The ex- Speaker of the House of Representative, Dimeji Bankole has appeared in court on fraud charges. Bankole pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of fraud.
The ex House of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole filed the plea during a court appearance in Abuja.
Mr Bankole was arrested on charges of misappropriating millions of dollars of government funds.
Nigeria’s anti-corruption body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said it arrested Mr Bankole after it had received information that he had planned to flee the country.
His spokesman has denied that he planned to leave Nigeria.
It is alleged that Mr Bankole secured a 10bn naira ($65m; £40m) loan, which was then shared out among senior figures in parliament.
The first charges relate to the purchase of 800 computers, 400 widescreen TVs, three Mercedes cars, two Range Rovers and a selection of office equipment.
Bankole has acknowledged that the loan exists but says he did not gain personally. Prosecutors say they are planning to bring more charges next week.
Justice Okorowo adjourned the case to July 26 and 27 for trial.
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