An eighth former governor of Nigeria was arrested Wednesday, January 9, 2008, on account of President Yar'Adua's new policies regarding corruption. Lucky Igbinedion of Edo state was arrested after accusations that he stole more than $24 million through three front companies.
The other former governors who have been arrested are: Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani of Enugu state, Segun Osaba of Ogun state, James Ibori of Delta state, Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, Joseph Dariye of Plateau state, Dr. Orji Kalu of Abia state, and Saminu Turaki of Jigawa state.
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This article shows the new policies that Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has implemented. He has vowed to stamp out corruption in Nigeria and plans to do whatever it takes to make this happen. The implementation of these policies are applicable to everyone; no one is safe from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) including those who previously served in a leadership role in Nigeria.
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