Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

BBC News Wednesday 15 July 2026, 09:42 UTC 1 min read

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The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

Nigeria (LOCATION) Bola Tinubu (PERSON)

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