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Nigerian ex-governors are charged Nigerian ex-governors are charged
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Three Nigerian ex-governors have appeared in court for alleged corruption and money laundering. Two Nigerian ex-governors have appeared in court for alleged corruption and money laundering.
Joshua Dariye, who skipped UK bail three years ago, was arrested by the anti-graft agency earlier on Friday.Joshua Dariye, who skipped UK bail three years ago, was arrested by the anti-graft agency earlier on Friday.
Saminu Turaki and Orji Kalu were arrested on Wednesday and face similar charges, which all three deny. Saminu Turaki was arrested on Wednesday and faces similar charges, which they both deny.
The three lost their immunity from prosecution when they stood down after elections in April. Nigeria's governors have considerable powers and budgets. They lost their immunity from prosecution when they stood down after elections in April. Nigeria's governors have considerable powers and budgets.
Mr Dariye is accused of embezzling nearly $9m in public funds during his eight-year reign as governor of central Plateau State.Mr Dariye is accused of embezzling nearly $9m in public funds during his eight-year reign as governor of central Plateau State.
The former governor had fled the country shortly after he stepped down in May, but returned when he thought the anti-graft agency had stopped looking for him.The former governor had fled the country shortly after he stepped down in May, but returned when he thought the anti-graft agency had stopped looking for him.
Mr Dariye is among several ex-governors the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been investigation on corruption allegations.Mr Dariye is among several ex-governors the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been investigation on corruption allegations.
On Wednesday, the EFCC arrested two of them and questioned three others, who are also expected to be charged soon, the commission says.On Wednesday, the EFCC arrested two of them and questioned three others, who are also expected to be charged soon, the commission says.
Under Nigerian law, sitting governors have immunity from criminal prosecution.Under Nigerian law, sitting governors have immunity from criminal prosecution.