We can now report that Oyo-Ita has been granted bail in the sum of N100 million. Oyo-Ita who was accused of fraud in relation to DTA, estacodes, conference fees and receiving kickbacks on contracts, pleaded not guilty to the charges in court today March 23.

She was arraigned alongside her special assistant, Ubong Effiok; Frontline Ace Global Services Limited; Asanaya Projects Ltd; Garba Umar and his companies, Slopes International Ltd and Gooddeal Investments Ltd, U & U Global Services Ltd belonging to Mr Effiok, and Prince Mega Logistics Ltd.

Justice Taiwo Taiwo granted the former Head of Service bail in the sum of N100 million with two sureties in like sum.

In her place the president have announced Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan as her acting successor. The announcement was made via the presidency’s twitter handle, @presidencynigeria.

Yemi-Esan, until her appointment was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

Oyo-Ita, 55, has been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow conclusion of the investigation being carried out by EFCC. Oyo-Ita is currently being investigated by the anti-graft agency for alleged N3 billion contract scam. She is also being investigated for alleged abuse of duty tour allowance, money laundering and alleged theft of government funds.