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Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Declares Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted
EFCC issued an arrest warrant after investigations into alleged mismanagement of $14.8 million tied to Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board investments in a refinery project.
- The anti-graft agency EFCC has declared former Nigerian minister and governor Timipre Sylva wanted in connection with an alleged $14.9 million conspiracy and dishonest conversion case related to a refinery project.
- A warrant for Sylva's arrest was secured on November 6, 2025 from a Federal High Court in Lagos by the EFCC.
- The EFCC has urged anyone with information on Sylva's whereabouts to contact the agency's zonal directorates, police stations, or other security agencies.
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Why we declared Timipre Sylva wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14.8 million, belonging to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB.
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Sylva aide says, It’s from Coup allegation to Fraud accusation
By, Kola Alawiye Reacting to the EFCC notice, declaring Sylva wanted, his media aide, Bokoru, said the commission did not notify the former minister through formal channels, alleging that the development was politically motivated. He expressed surprise that what was initially described as an alleged coup plot had suddenly become a financial allegation. He said, ...
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