Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
BBC News·May 14, 2026
Saleh Mamman, Nigeria's former Power Minister, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for corruption. The conviction is a rare instance of a high-ranking official being held accountable for such crimes in the country. However, authorities are currently unable to enforce the sentence as Mamman's whereabouts are unknown. His conviction and sentencing mark a significant step in Nigeria's efforts to combat corruption.
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