Anger over 'wanted notice' for Nigeria's ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva
BBC • 11/11/2025 • Last cited 11/11/2025
Summary
Nigeria's former oil minister Timipre Sylva is facing a wanted notice, which his spokesman claims is politically motivated, and he plans to contact the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) upon his return from the UK, according to the BBC.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
65 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-11-11Anger over 'wanted notice' for Nigeria's ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva (current)
- 2025-12-08One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria (BBC)
- 2025-12-11The Conflict Over Nigeria’s Returned Treasures (The New York Times)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 65 days - proven survivor
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