A former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika and his brother, Ahmad, have been granted a N100 million naira bail each, in the fresh fraud-related charges, instituted against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, in Abuja, also barred them from travelling out of the country except with the court’s permission.

In the EFCC fresh 10-count charge yesterday, Sirika was accused of conferring unfair advantage on his brother while using him as leverage to divert over 19 billion naira from the Federal Ministry of Aviation.

The anti-graft agency also alleged that the former Minister engaged in the “illegal award” of contracts but the duo pleaded not guilty.

After the ruling, the court subsequently adjourned to May 28 for further hearing of the case.

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