EFCC re-arraigned two men on N1.63 billion money laundering charge in Abuja.

EFCC re-arraigned Bauchi State Accountant-General Sirajo Jaja and BDC operator Aliyu Abubakar on an amended money laundering charge involving approximately N1.63 billion. The case, heard in Abuja, alleges funds were transferred from a state sub-treasury account to Abubakar's firm. Both defendants pleaded not guilty and challenged the charge's validity, but the court admitted the case and adjourned the trial until May 12.