Court Orders Ex-Minister to Defend N33.8bn Power Project Fraud Charges, Dismissing No-Case Plea
A Nigerian court has ordered former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to stand trial, rejecting his attempt to dismiss a major corruption case. The ruling confirms prosecutors have established a *prima facie* case, compelling Mamman to defend himself against allegations of laundering N33.8 billion intended for critical hydroelectric projects. This development underscores a significant judicial step in a high-profile anti-corruption effort, moving the case from investigation to a substantive defense phase where the accused must now provide explanations for the evidence presented.Continue Reading






