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Exposed! How Emefiele’s allies acquired 753 duplexes in FCT using forex ‘egunje’
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed the massive Abuja property with 753 duplexes and other apartments located in the Cadastral Zone area of the capital city was acquired by the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele and his cronies.
The revelation was made by the anti-corruption body in court documents.
Recall that the anti-graft agency had on Monday announced the recovery of the property from an unnamed ex-government top brass, describing the property as the biggest single recovery it had made in the course of fighting corruption since its establishment in 2003.
However, they failed to name the individuals who owned the properties.
However, documents released by Omoyele Sowore showed that the EFCC told the court that the properties belonged to Emefiele and his cronies.
Emefiele is currently being prosecuted by the EFCC in three separate cases before different judges.
Before Justice Hamza Mu’azu, he is being tried for procurement fraud, forgery of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature, and other charges.
Before Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, Emefiele is charged with alleged fraud involving $4.5bn and N2.8bn.
Additionally, Emefiele is before Justice Maryann Anenih of the FCT High Court in Abuja for allegedly approving the printing of N684.5m notes at the cost of N18.96bn.
According to the document, Emefiele allegedly carried out “monumental fraud” as the CBN governor with his cronies to acquire several properties including the estate.
second paid N700m, while the third paid N600m, totalling N2.2bn.
It said the directors of the companies were arrested “and their statements voluntarily obtained in the course of investigation.”
“The funds used in the acquisition of the property highlighted in Schedule A to this application are not legitimate earnings of Godwin Emefiele but funds acquired through illegal and unlawful activities.
“That I know as a fact and verily believe that the source/origin of the funds used in the acquisition and/or development of the properties sought to be forfeited are proceeds of unlawful activities to wit: corrupt enrichment, receiving of gratification or kickbacks and abuse of office,” an EFCC investigator stated in the affidavit filed in court.
The EFCC noted that the court had on November 1, 2024 made an order for the temporary forfeiture of the property “after evaluating facts placed before it.”
It, therefore, urged the judge to order the permanent forfeiture of the property to the Federal Government as no one had come forward to challenge the facts placed before the court, in spite of adverting the interim forfeiture order in The PUNCH edition of November 6, 2024.
According to the EFCC, the court acceded to its request and has now permanently forfeited the property to the Federal Government.
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Abandoned health facility for 40years gets new lease of life as Senator Manu moves for its completion(Photos)
It was jubilation galore midweek as the Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District , Haruna Manu moved for the completion of a health facility abandoned over 40 years ago in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area.
On behalf of the Senator, Professor Yusha’au Bali, has officially flagged off the completion of a comprehensive health center in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area.
This beautiful development addresses a critical need for the community, as the hospital project had remained unfinished for over 40 years.
The residents of Garba chede expressed great joy and gratitude for the Senator’s commitment to finally set to completing the long-awaited healthcare facility.
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Democracy Day: Senator Manu rejoices with constituents and Nigerians saying let’s remain steadfast better days are ahead
The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District Senator Haruna Manu has facilitated with his constituents and Nigerians as the country celebrates 27 years of unbroken democracy enjoining Nigerians to remain steadfast.
Senator Manu disclosed this in a congratulatory message where he enjoined his constituents to remain steadfast and still have faith in the Nigerian project as better days are ahead of us.
The immediate past deputy governor of Taraba called on all Nigerians to continue to believe in democratic governance.
He advised youths to remain consistent and actively participate in the Nigerian democratic process as it can speed up their growth in all human endeavours.
Congratulations as we celebrate today.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: Tinubu honours seasoned journalists, Lad Bonuola, Louis Odion, Delee Alake, others with National awards
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on seasoned journalists, Lad Bonuola, Louis Odion, Delete Alake and other Nigerians who played important roles in the country’s fight for democracy.
Tinubu announced the honours on Friday as part of the Democracy Day events.
The President said that June 12 remains a key moment in Nigeria’s path to democracy.
“June 12 occupies a sacred place in our national memory. It represents more than an election; it is a defining chapter in our story,” Tinubu said.
He said Nigerians who benefited from the sacrifices of pro-democracy activists had a duty to protect and deepen democratic institutions.
“As beneficiaries of their struggle, we have a duty to strengthen and deepen the democratic institutions for which they fought. The greatest tribute we can pay is to build a Nigeria where freedom is protected, justice is upheld, opportunity is expanded, and government is accountable,” he added.
Tinubu said the June 12, 1993, election revealed the possibility of a truly united Nigerian nation.
According to him, while the heroes of June 12 secured political freedom, the current generation must work to secure economic freedom.
The President said, “June 12, 1993, revealed the possibility of a true Nigerian nation. The heroes of June 12 secured political freedom. Our challenge is to secure economic freedom.
“Democracy must be felt in the quality of people’s lives, in opportunities for youth, in prosperous farmers, successful entrepreneurs, and the dignity of our workers.
“Every generation has a defining responsibility. The generation of our founding fathers secured independence—the generation of June 12 secured democracy. Our generation must secure prosperity.”
Tinubu said the honourees endured hardship and personal sacrifice in the struggle to restore democracy.
The President said the awardees “suffered persecution, endured indignities, exile, incarceration, and, at times, solitary confinement, so that we have democracy today.”
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Barrister Ayoka Lawani
Tunde Fagbenle
Oladele Alake
Olatunji Bello
Louis Odion
Segun Babatope
Sam Omatseye
Sir Ademola Osinubi
Bola Bolawole
Lade Bonuola
Femi Kusa
Debo Adeniran
Chief Ayo Opadokun
Chief Ralph Obiora
Ose Osayande
Barrister Osa Director
Prof. Sylvester Odion-Akhaine
Dr Arthur Nwankwo (Posthumous)
Dr Osagie Obayuwana
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin
Barrister Titus Mann
Joe Igbokwe
Richard Akinnola
Ben Charles-Obi (Posthumous)
George Mbah
Dr Niran Malaolu
Major-General Ishola Williams (rtd)
Femi Aborisade
Jenkins Alumona
Gbemiga Ogunleye
Muyiwa Adekeye
Babajide Kolade-Otitoju
Ike Okonta
SOLDIER-DEMOCRATS
Major General MA Garba
Brigadier General Lawal Jaafaru Isa
Col Umar Farouk Ahmed
Col Sambo Dasuki
Col Lawan Gwadabe
Brigadier Jonathan Ndam Temlong
Col Musa Shehu
Major General Chris Eze
Major General Harris Dzarma
Col Isa Jibrin
Maj. General Joseph Oshanupin
Col Olusegun Oloruntoba, Olugbede of Gbede Kingdom)
Lieutenant Colonel Happy Kefas Bulus
Col J Okai
Col Emmanuel Ndubueze
Lt Col Yakubu Muazu
Brigadier Yahaya Abubakar, the Current Etsu Nupe, who is already the holder of the CFR title.
The president said the full honours list will be released in the “next few days”.
Abandoned health facility for 40years gets new lease of life as Senator Manu moves for its completion(Photos)
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