After 151 days in the custody of federal security agencies, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by a High Court […]
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EFCC complies with court order, presents Emefiele in court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has adhered to the directive of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory concerning the case of former Central Bank of Nigeria […]
Judge warns of Emefiele’s possible arrest over $53m debt
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has extended the deadline for former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to appear in court […]
DSS releases Emefiele to EFCC for ongoing interrogation
The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, was released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the night of October 26. Shortly after […]
Illegal firearm charges against Emefiele dropped by court
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed charges of illegal firearm possession against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The charges were struck […]
FG files fresh charges against Emefiele
The Federal Government has requested the withdrawal of the illegal firearms possession charge against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. The Director of Public Prosecutions at […]
Emefiele’s case against DSS goes to court on August 15
The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled August 15 for the hearing of an application by Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He aims […]
Emefiele granted N20m bail by court
The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, received bail in the sum of N20 million with one surety of the same amount from the Federal High […]
Drama unfolds as DSS and prison services clash over Emefiele
A tense showdown occurred at the Federal High Court in Lagos between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) over the custody of the suspended […]
Court threatens Emefiele with arrest over $53m Paris club refund
Federal High Court in Abuja warns of arrest warrant for suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, due to his failure to appear in court regarding a $53 […]
Court orders DSS to charge or release Emefiele within seven days
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Department of State Security Service (DSS) to either charge or release the suspended Governor of the Central […]
Falana calls on DSS to speed up investigation into Emefiele and Bawa cases
Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to expedite their investigation into the cases involving Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the […]
Tinubu condemns state of Nigeria’s financial system and discusses Emefiele’s arrest
President Bola Tinubu expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of Nigeria’s financial system under the leadership of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), stating […]
Emefiele will flee if granted bail – DSS
Suspended CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s potential flight from the country if granted bail was emphasized by the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Federal Capital Territory High Court on […]
Emefiele spends seven nights in custody, Bawa also faces bribery and asset sale questioning
Suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Takes Legal Action for Freedom: Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has initiated steps to secure his release from the […]
Court orders DSS to grant Emefiele access to lawyers and family
Federal High Court Orders DSS to Grant Godwin Emefiele Access to Lawyers and Family A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a directive to the Department of State Services […]
Nigerian stock market soars to a 15 year high following suspension of Emefiele
Following the suspension of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, the Nigerian stock market experienced a surge, reaching its highest level since July 2008. Investors are speculating on a potential […]
DSS confiscates Emefiele’s passport and prepares to search his home and office
Suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has had his passport confiscated by the Department of State Services (DSS). As part of their ongoing investigation into his office and the planned […]
Niger Delta group criticizes Emefiele’s arrest as violation of rule of law
The Niger Delta Rights Advocates (NDRA), a non-governmental organization (NGO), has criticized the arrest of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), stating that it […]
Emefiele lands in DSS custody following suspension by Tinubu
Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is reportedly being held in custody by the Department of State Services (DSS). The suspension was announced by […]
Tinubu suspends CBN governor
President Bola Tinubu has taken the decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele from his position as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The suspension was announced by Willie […]
Governor Matawalle opposes study leave for CBN Governor, calls for accountabilit
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has voiced his opposition to the purported study leave granted to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Speculation had […]
Nigerians demand Governor Emefiele’s arrest and removal in fresh protests at Central Bank headquarters
Protesters gathered at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) demanding the resignation and arrest of CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele over a failed new naira notes policy. The […]
CBN governor urges commercial banks to collect the newly redesigned naira notes or face strict sanctions
The Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has urged commercial banks to visit branches of the apex bank throughout the country to collect the new naira notes. During […]