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the court because his Ministry received a letter from the investigation team concerning N154 billion said to have been withdrawn by the CBN.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

RARE TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE TO DAZZLE WEST AFRICA TONIGHT. (PHOTO).


 Rare Total Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle West Africa Tonight


Residents of Nigeria and several West African nations are set to witness a spectacular total lunar eclipse tonight, starting at 8:00 PM West Africa Time. The celestial event, lasting approximately 83 minutes, will transform the Moon into a striking reddish hue, captivating stargazers across the region.


According to the National Television Authority, scientists confirmed the eclipse will be visible across most of Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Chad, and São Tomé and Príncipe. However, westernmost areas may miss early penumbral or partial phases due to the Moon rising closer to or during totality.


The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) noted that the eclipse will also be visible in Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Moon’s “blood moon” appearance results from sunlight refracting through Earth’s atmosphere, casting a reddish glow on the lunar surface. NASA’s recent observations of temperature variations during lunar eclipses further explain this phenomenon.


Unlike solar eclipses, tonight’s event is safe to view with the naked eye. Nigeria’s remote regions, such as Yobe and Borno, with minimal light pollution, are expected to offer prime viewing conditions for this awe-inspiring spectacle.

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