Latest
Just in: Court grants Emefiele N20m bail with one surety
Embattled suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has been released on bail by Justice Nicholas Oweibo.
The bail was granted with one surety in like sum who must have a landed property.
The court ordered that he should held in the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, pending perfection of the bail.
READ ALSO: Lagos announces traffic diversions for LRMT red line project
Emefiele, clad in yellow jalabiya, who arrived the court at about 9 a. m. amidst tight security, clutched a big black Bible in his hands, entered the dock and pleaded “My Lord, I am not guilty” to two count charges preferred against him.
The charge against Emefiele is possession of a single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) without a licence, an offence said to be contrary to Section 4 of the Firearms Act, and punishable under Section 27 (1b) of the same Act.
Next hearing date is fixed for November 14.
Details later…
-
Latest5 days agoLagos NURTW organising secretary Toba Ajiboye dies after gunmen attack
-
Business1 week agoNCC chief highlights trust as key to Nigeria’s digital transformation
-
Politics1 week agoADC urges FG to rescue Borno, Kwara kidnap victims after Oyo schoolchildren’s release
-
Aviation6 days agoNCAA, NAMA disagree over proposed revenue sharing formula
-
Business6 days agoNCC unveils cost-sharing framework to boost broadband rollout, end repeated road excavations
-
Maritime6 days agoLicensed port agents back FG’s Green Tax on imported vehicles
-
Latest1 week agoAtiku slams presidency over Oyo school rescue ‘silence’ claim
-
Latest1 week agoStructural cracks: LASBCA pulls down six-flat building in Abesan Estate (Video)