- The court has adjourned the trial of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele until February 26, 2025, following a request for the judge to recuse himself due to alleged bias
- The development occurred during the court session on Monday as the judge allowed a key witness to testify and present evidence against Emefiele, despite objections from the defence
- Meanwhile, Emefiele is on trial over alleged charges related to corruption and financial misconduct and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is also facing related charges
Emefiele asks judge to step aside, gives reason.
Photo credit: Godwin EmefieleSource: FacebookHow Emefiele’s PA received $400,000 on his behalfCourt adjourns Emefieles trial over alleged bias
- N1.3 trillion probe: EFCC bans ex-governor Okowa from travelling abroad, seizes his passport
- Emefiele loses as court orders final forfeiture of $2.04m, properties linked to him
Court orders forfeiture of assets linked to Emefiele
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Hit-and-run driver kills 12-year-old student in Lagos
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Bringing ladies to my room almost got me into trouble as young soldier -IBB
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Rivers woman arrested over 523,600 ATM card swap fraud
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