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the court because his Ministry received a letter from the investigation team concerning N154 billion said to have been withdrawn by the CBN.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

GOV. ALIA TO BUILD AIRPORT, EXPORT/IMPORT ZONE IN BENUE. (PHOTOS).


 GOV. ALIA TO BUILD AIRPORT, EXPORT/IMPORT ZONE IN BENUE


26th September, 2025  


The Benue State Government has announced plans to construct a new airport with international, domestic, and cargo terminals, alongside an Export/Import Processing Zone on the Makurdi–Gboko Road.


Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Rev. Dr. Frederick Ikyaan, disclosed this on Friday during a meeting with traditional rulers from Guma, Gboko, Gwer and Tarka LGAs. He said the airport will be located after Agasha junction while the processing zone will cover about 100 hectares on the opposite side.


Ikyaan noted that the land survey has been completed and that Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed work to commence immediately. He added that traditional rulers were consulted to ensure smooth implementation.


Responding, Ter Gwer, Chief Dominic Akpe, and Ter Gboko, Chief Gabriel Shosom, welcomed the project but called for adequate compensation for affected communities. They commended Governor Alia for the initiative and pledged cooperation.


The meeting also had in attendance senior government officials, including the Special Adviser to the Governor on Lands, Surv. Matthias Antor, and the Director-General of Benue Geographic Information System, Prof. Daniel Amine.

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