The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned a Director with the Federal Ministry of Works, Blessing Lere-Adams, on charges bordering on money laundering and corruption. Lere-Adams was brought before the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday on six charges under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022; the Penal Code (Northern Nigeria) Federal Provisions Act; and the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. A statement on Tuesday by the ICPC spokesman, John Odey, said the alleged offences were committed between August 2022 and January 2024 in Abuja. The ICPC said the arraignment underscores its resolve to ensure accountability in public service. On January 29, the ICPC arraigned Yusuf Mustapha, a Deputy Director at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged forgery.

Source: Punch February 17, 2026 12:59 UTC