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Nigeria suspends Accountant-General detained over US$200m fraud

Nigeria’s embattled Accountant-General has been suspended indefinitely amid a corruption allegation leveled against him by the country’s anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Ahmed Idris’s suspension according to government was to allow for proper investigation of the claims.

He was arrested after being linked to fraud, money laundering and diverting nearly $200m (£161m) from government coffers, an EFCC statement of Monday, May 19 noted.

In his capacity as the accountant-general, Idris served as the administrative head of the national treasury.

He has been in office since 2015 when he was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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