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Courtroom Clash! EFCC Rejects Emefiele’s Torture Allegations, Vows To Use Disputed Statements!.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) maintains that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele provided his extra-judicial statements voluntarily, as the Ikeja Special Offences Court prepares to deliver a ruling on their admissibility on July 9, 2026. Justice Rahman Oshodi adjourned the trial following legal arguments regarding whether these statements should be permitted as evidence.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Emefiele and co-defendant Henry Omoile are currently facing trial for charges including abuse of office, corrupt demands, and alleged gratification involving approximately $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion. Emefiele faces a 19-count charge, while Omoile is charged with three counts related to receiving unlawful gifts.
Arguments from the Defence
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Representing Emefiele, Olalekan Ojo (SAN) argued that the statements were made under oppressive conditions while his client was held by the Department of State Services for over 157 days.
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Citing the Evidence Act and the Anti-Torture Act of 2017, Ojo insisted the statements were involuntary.
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Ojo argued that the lack of video recordings of the interrogations undermines their credibility, labeling them “poisoned fruits,” and maintained that any doubt concerning voluntariness should benefit the accused.
EFCC Response and Prosecution Stance
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Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), representing the prosecution, presented EFCC investigator Alvan Gurumnaan, who testified that Emefiele attended questioning voluntarily and had legal counsel present.
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The prosecution offered to withdraw the statement dated October 26, 2023, while maintaining that it intends to present others recorded on October 27, October 30, November 1, and November 2, 2023.
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Oyedepo argued that a trial-within-trial is not necessary because the remaining statements do not constitute a confession, and urged the court to reject the defence’s objections.
Additionally, Justice Oshodi granted an application from the second defendant’s counsel, Adeyinka Kotoye (SAN), for leave to appeal a previous court ruling. Following the upcoming ruling on July 9, the court has scheduled dates for the continuation of the trial in October and November 2026.
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THE ULTIMATE PRAISE: Mourinho Drops Jaw-Dropping ‘Incredible’ Verdict After Mbappé’s Epic Hat-Trick!.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho lauded Kylian Mbappé as “incredible” following the French forward’s hat-trick performance in a victory against Real Sociedad. In post-match remarks to Real Madrid’s official website, Mourinho characterized the 27-year-old’s performance level as “stratospheric” and highlighted his strong drive to cement his legacy at the Santiago Bernabéu. Describing Mbappé’s multifaceted impact, the coach emphasized that the player does not merely wait for service in front of goal; rather, he drops deep to generate chances, links up effectively with teammates—such as executing a one-two with Jude Bellingham—and contributes heavily to the team’s overall build-up play, complementing a collective team effort that Mourinho noted is crucial even when coaching elite talent.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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THE ULTIMATE SHOCKWAVE: Okoya’s Son Drops Bombshell And Quits Music Forever!.
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Raheem Okoya—son of renowned industrialist Rasaq Okoya—announced on Wednesday via Instagram that he is stepping away from professional music release. What initially started as a casual hobby and bonding activity with friends evolved into a professional career featuring major performances and recognition from childhood idols. However, over the past year, balancing music with his other obligations became increasingly difficult. Stating that he could no longer provide the craft with the required patience and dedication, he chose to make a professional exit.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
While the “Siraheem music” era is wrapping up—just months after the May 1, 2026 release of his eight-track debut project, By The Order Of The City—Raheem noted that he plans to channel his creativity into new ventures. He added that music remains therapeutic for him, leaving open the possibility that his unreleased album might eventually see the light of day. Since beginning his professional music journey around 2022, he built an audience through tracks like Bad Bitch Syndrome, Kowope, SOWETO, and TRU$T FUND.
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THE ULTIMATE SHOCKWAVE: Tinubu Orders Massive NFF Overhaul In High-Stakes Directives!
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated a thorough restructuring of Nigerian football, citing ongoing struggles and failure to qualify for major international tournaments. In a Thursday statement issued through Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the President emphasized that despite advancements in other sports following the re-establishment of the National Sports Commission (NSC), football continues to suffer from deep-seated structural deficits in governance, administration, and accountability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
To execute this overhaul, Tinubu instructed NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko to collaborate with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secretariat on a wide-ranging consultative process, while stressing the necessity of coordinating with FIFA and CAF to avert any penalties related to government interference. This presidential directive closely follows the resignations of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and General Secretary Muhammad Sanusi.
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