EFCC arrests Energy Commission Director‑General over N701 bn linked

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria arrested Dr. Samuel O. Ogbemudia, the Director‑General of the Federal Ministry of Power’s Energy Commission, on suspicion of involvement in a ₦701 billion (about $850 million) fraud scheme linked to the ministry’s power‑sector projects. The arrest is part of a broader anti‑corruption drive targeting alleged misappropriation of funds meant for electricity infrastructure and reforms. Views Nigeria