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Supreme Court Affirms Final Forfeiture Of Properties, $2m Linked To Emefiele

Dissatisfied with the appellate court’s decision, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, approached the Supreme Court, which has now restored and affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court.

Eniola Bello
Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

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Witness Tells Court How Fraudulent Withdrawal Of $6.2m Under Emefiele’s Supervision Pushed CBN’s Special Dollar Account Into Negative Balance

The special investigator also revealed that CBN’s Bank Verification Number, BVN portal was non-functional for over a month in the lead up to the withdrawal, making it impossible for the fund recipient to present identification before collecting the funds.

Eniola Bello
Posted on July 3, 2026July 4, 2026

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Witness Details How $6.23m Was Moved From CBN To Fund 2023 Election Observers In Emefiele’s Trial

He disclosed that forensic analysis conducted on the documents confirmed that the signatures attributed to the two officials were not genuine.

Eniola Bello
Posted on April 27, 2026April 28, 2026

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EFCC To Present Last Witness In Emefiele’s Trial Over $6.2m Election Observers Fund

The matter was adjourned to April 27 and 28, 2026 for continuation of trial.

Mide Charles
Posted on March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

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INSIDE STORY

Emefiele: Forged Papers Used To Withdraw $6.23m, Witness Narrates

The witness informed the court that he was approached early January 2023 by one Alhaji Ahmed

Eniola Bello
Posted on January 29, 2026February 3, 2026

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Inside Bail Conditions As Arraigns Emefiele For Unlawful Possession Of 753 Housing Units

Emefiele is facing trial for allegedly using his privileged position to unlawfully acquire properties

Eniola Bello
Posted on June 16, 2025June 17, 2025

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NEWS

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Godwin Emefiele

The signatories to the account warehousing the sum of $1,426,175.14 USD sought to be forfeited are at large and are making frantic efforts to dissipate the funds electronically