KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).

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 Kebbi Govt Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles to Boost Security on Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway  The Kebbi State Government has handed over 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works to strengthen security for personnel working on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The vehicles were formally received by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who praised Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for the donation. Goronyo described the gesture as a clear demonstration of the state government’s commitment to protecting workers and contractors on the strategic highway corridor. He explained that the vehicles will be deployed exclusively to security operatives providing cover for construction teams along the section of the super highway passing through Kebbi State. The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway is a multi-state infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities across northern and southern Nigeria. More...

HIGH-STAKES LEGAL DRAMA UNFOLDS AS EMEFIELE'S TRIAL FACES JANUARY 18 SHOWDOWN. (PHOTO).


High-Stakes Legal Drama Unfolds as Emefiele’s Trial Faces January 18 Showdown

In a riveting turn of events, the Federal Capital Territory High Court has deferred the continuation of the alleged procurement fraud trial involving the former Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to January 18, 2024.

Emefiele stands accused of leveraging his position to grant a corrupt advantage, purportedly awarding a staggering N1.2 billion contract for 43 vehicles to CBN staff member Sa’adatu Yaro between 2018 and 2020.

Following his arrest, Emefiele spent time in the confines of the Kuje Correctional Centre, awaiting a ruling on his bail application.

On November 22, Justice Hamza Muazu granted him bail in the substantial sum of N300 million. However, this legal reprieve comes with stringent conditions, as the former CBN governor must secure two sureties, each possessing certificates of occupancy and titles to properties within Abuja’s upscale Maitama district.

As the high-profile case unfolds, the spotlight remains fixed on Emefiele, who, as of now, has been unable to meet the stringent bail conditions.

The scene at the court was intense as armed personnel from the Nigerian Correctional Service escorted him in and out, underscoring the gravity of the allegations surrounding one of the nation’s former financial leaders.

 

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