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the court because his Ministry received a letter from the investigation team concerning N154 billion said to have been withdrawn by the CBN.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...

COMMISSIONER EMBARKS ON FAMILIARISATION TOUR OF LAGOS FIRE STATIONS.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE



COMMISSIONER EMBARKS ON FAMILIARISATION TOUR OF LAGOS FIRE STATIONS



The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Honourable Gbenga Oyerinde has embarked on a familiarization tour to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), starting from the Headquarters of LSFRS in Alausa Ikeja.


Speaking during that tour on Thursday, the Commissioner conveyed the heartfelt appreciation of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to all the men and women of the Fire and Rescue Service for their unwavering commitment  to ensuring the safety of lives and the protection of properties in Lagos State.


He thanked the Director of LSFRS, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye and her team of dedicated  Professionals for their efforts, stating that the purpose of the tour was to allow him to gain valuable insights into the operations of the agency.


In his words, “This visit underscores the Lagos State Government's commitment to its emergency response and safety infrastructure. It serves as a testament to the government's pledge to continuously support and strengthen agencies like LSFRS, which play a crucial role in public order and safety of the Sanwo-Olu Administration's THEMES Plus Agenda”. 


The Commissioner was accompanied on the familiarisation tour by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Sesan  Ogundeko and other Directors.

More photos below. 






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