Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction
BBC • 5/20/2026
Summary
Nigeria has arrested a former power minister who was in hiding after being convicted of corruption. The former minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
8h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
5
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier93% (0.5^5/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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