Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, on Thursday, rescheduled to February 3, the arraignment of Prof Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on Wednesday arrested Yusuf and brought before the court on Thursday for arraignment on allegations of fraud.

The arraignment was, however, moved to Monday to allow for amendment of the charges.

Though defence counsel, Isah Dokto Haruna, who held brief for the lead defence counsel, O.I.Habeeb, SAN made an application for bail, it was turned down by the court on account of the defendant’s deferred arraignment.

Justice Nwecheonwu adjourned the matter till February 3, for arraignment and ruled that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the Commission.