Former Secretary To Nigerian Government, Anyim Pius Anyim, Arrested By EFCC

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A former Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Pius Anyim, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over fraud he allegedly committed involving Centenary City in Abuja. Sahara Reporters learned that Mr. Anyim is indetention and is being interrogated by EFCC officials.

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