EMEFIELE: FINANCE MINISTRY UNAWARE OF N124.86BN CBN WITHDRAWAL, WITNESS TELLS COURT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Emefiele:  Finance Ministry Unaware of N124.86bn CBN Withdrawal,   Witness Tells Court   A Director in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Ali Mohammed, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, that the Ministry was not aware of the withdrawal of N124.86 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.   Mohammed, who testified as the prosecution witness 10, PW10, in the ongoing trial of the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this while being led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Abbas Mohammed.   The witness said he appeared before the court because his Ministry received a letter from the investigation team concerning N154 billion said to have been withdrawn by the CBN.   Explaining his position and responsibilities in the Ministry, Mohammed said, “My Lord, the Department of Home Finance is made up of three functions based in three divisions, that is State and Public...

ANAMBRA STATE GOVT COMMENCES REBRANDING OF OKADA RIDERS. (PHOTOS).


Anambra State Government Commences Rebranding Of Okada Riders

Anambra State Government has commenced the  rebranding of commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada raiders in the state. 

The Commissioner for Transport, Mrs. Patricia Igwebuike stated this during the flag off of the  enrollment of the motorcyclists in the state into the data base of the state ministry of Transport. 

The flag-off held in Nanka, Orumba North Council Area.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Igwebuike said that meeting is important as a way to sensitize and educate motorcyclists on government policies and programmes and to make it known that the ongoing enrollment is free of charge, which after registration, each rider is entitled to identification number and vest.

According to Commissioner Igwebuike, motorcyclists should endeavor to pay the weekly state government levies to avoid penalties and explained that any registered commercial motorcyclist who pays his due as at when due will be enrolled into Anambra Health Insurance Scheme.

The Transport commissioner commended the convener of the event, Mr. Emeka Uganeme for the procurement of helmets for motorcyclists in the area and challenged other well-meaning individuals to emulate such deeds.

The Chairman of the event, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene urged commercial transporters to always ensure they take care of their health needs before plying the roads as their health and attitude will determine their use of the road.

The convener of the event, Architect Uganeme said that he intends to contribute to his community especially because of loss of lives by motorists and residents of the town, and advised the people to always use helmet when boarding a bike as life has no duplicate.

He assured the state government that the community through the various pits of motorcyclists will ensure compliance and key into the state government activities.    
 
Lectures on safety on roads by men of Federal Roads Safety Corps, FRSC, formed the highpoints of the event.

More photos below. 







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