Emefiele’s Arraignment Stalled, Adjourned To Aug 23

Emefiele was charged in an FCT High Court with 20 counts of alleged procurement fraud

By paulcraft
1 year Ago

Emefiele’s arraignment was postponed due to a CBN employee’s illness; charged with fraud and corrupt advantages with CBN staff and company
The hearing was postponed to August 23 after the prosecution’s request; Emefiele’s counsel did not object to the application

The arraignment of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has been postponed due to the illness of one of the apex bank’s employees.

Emefiele was charged in an FCT High Court with 20 counts of alleged procurement fraud and conferring corrupt advantages on himself, alongside Sa’adatu Yaro, a CBN staff member, and her company, April 16 Investment Ltd.

At the hearing on Thursday, the DPP, Abubakar Mohammed, informed the court that Yaro became ill in the morning and would be unable to attend the arraignment.

Alabi Ajayi Esq, Emefiele’s counsel, did not object to the application.

Justice Hamza Muazu postponed the case until August 23 to allow the prosecution to present the second defendant.

Govt Won’t Do Everything For You, Remi Tinubu Tells Nigerians

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigerians should do whatever they can to help themselves and those around them.

Mrs Tinubu admonished Nigerians not to wait for the government to do everything for them

She gave the admonition on Wednesday while hosting the National Executive of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) in her office at the State House, Abuja.

We cannot wait for government to do everything. We must lend a helping hand to everyone around us, she said.

She urged all women to ensure youths are nudged towards the path of good values and morals.

She emphasized the need for all women to pursue a way to take the youth out of the clutches of the negative aspects of social media.

In her remarks, Lau said the NCWS would partner with the first lady on her Renewed Hope Initiative pet project.

Meanwhile, former First Lady Patience Jonathan visited Mrs Tinubu yesterday and promised her support to assist the needy in society.

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Govt Won’t Do Everything For You, Remi Tinubu Tells Nigerians

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