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BREAKING: EFCC arraigns Emefiele, Court fixes November 22 for ruling on bail application
***to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, while trial commences Nov 28
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has on Friday arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele over alleged money laundering and abuse of office.
He was arraigned before Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja on a six-count charges.
When the charges were read to him, Emefiele pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
The counsel to the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the court to refuse him bail as he would jump bail.
But his lawyer, Matthew Burkaa (SAN) asked the court to grant his client bail because he has suffered unduly.
He also made an application to the court on where Emefiele should be kept.
According to him, the court should use its discretion to grant him bail.
“We have placed evidence before your Lordship that the defendant will not jump bail. But the plaintiff has not given sufficient evidence that he would jump bail. We urge your Lordship to grant him bail”, he argued.
The judge in his ruling said the ex-CBN Governor should be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre till November 22 for the determination of his application for bail.
Meanwhile, November 28 has been fixed for the commencement of his trial.
He will also appear before Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of same FCT High Court for a fundamental human rights enforcement, having been illegally detained for 151 days.
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Sanwo-Olu Opens Lagos State Commercial Court
“The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared open the newly constructed commercial court of the high court of Lagos at Tapa, in Lagos Island.
The Governor described the new court as a game changer with cutting edged technology where economic barriers and business disputes would be addressed for economic growth believing the court would bring a new era in speedy dispensation of justice within months.
“This development is expected to enhance the state’s judicial system, particularly in commercial dispute resolution.
The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro SAN, said the State Government would continue to use the judiciary as a tool of economic growth in Lagos through the rule of law.
Pedro said the Lagos state revenue court would entertain matters on recovery of tax, levies, land use charges and prosecution of tax related issues.
Chief judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, said the edifice would be used for the administration of justice.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.
He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.
Details later…
Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
More to follow….
Watch the video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Nasrk54MA/
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