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NO CONFESSION, NO PROBLEM: Court Clears Path For Prosecution As Emefiele’s Statements Become Evidence!.
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The Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has officially admitted into evidence several extra-judicial statements attributed to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Justice Rahman Oshodi overruled objections from Emefiele’s legal team and ruled that a trial-within-trial was not required because the statements were not confessional in nature.
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The judge clarified that a statement only qualifies as confessional if it contains an “unequivocal admission” of the alleged crimes, which he found absent in these documents.
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Consequently, statements dated October 27, October 30, and November 11–13, 2023, were marked as exhibits.
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The trial is scheduled to resume on October 6–8 and November 11–13, 2026.
Case Background
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Godwin Emefiele is being tried alongside Henry Omoile on a 19-count charge related to corruption, abuse of office, and fraudulent property transactions involving approximately $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion.
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Henry Omoile faces an additional three-count charge for allegedly receiving unlawful gifts related to CBN transactions.
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Both defendants have entered a plea of not guilty.
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Emefiele’s defense counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), had requested the rejection of the statements, claiming they were extracted through torture and oppression during the defendant’s time in DSS custody.
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In response, the prosecution, led by Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), maintained that the statements were not confessional and that the defense lacked a legal basis for requesting a trial-within-trial.
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Clearing the Air: Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has once again denied allegations that he previously labeled Tinubu an illegitimate president during his time in the opposition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Pointing Fingers: Speaking on the KAA TRUTHS podcast, Bwala clarified that activist Aisha Yesufu was the actual person who made those remarks, maintaining that he never uttered such a statement.
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Legal Finality: Bwala criticized Yesufu’s ongoing refusal to accept the validity of Tinubu’s presidency, arguing that once an electoral dispute reaches a final and binding verdict at the Supreme Court, all parties are obligated to respect it.
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Challenging the Critics: Challenging anyone to produce proof of his alleged past comments, Bwala emphasized that even opposition figures like Kenneth Okonkwo did not call the President illegitimate, dismissing Yesufu’s stance as a sign of legal ignorance.
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ROMANTIC BOMBSHELL: Tiwa Savage Spills Shocking Secrets About Dating One Of Nigeria’s Big 3 Artistes!.
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The Secret Romance: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage revealed during an interview with Madam Joyce that she previously dated one of the artists considered part of Nigeria’s “Big 3,” choosing to keep his identity private.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Covert Tactics: According to Savage, the relationship was kept under wraps because the artist wanted to hide their romance, going as far as deliberately mingling and dancing with other women at public events to avoid suspicion.
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Emotional Connections: In a separate viral video, Savage opened up about her relationship and music collaborations with Wizkid, admitting that performing alongside him evokes strong memories and proves to be an emotional experience.
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CONTROVERSY CRUSHED: Tiwa Savage Sets The Record Straight On Working With Female Artistes!.
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Addressing the Backlash: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage recently pushed back against criticisms accusing her of refusing to support or collaborate with fellow female artistes, clarifying during an interview with Madam Joyce that she is very much open to working with women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Promotion Problem: Savage pointed out that while she has featured numerous female acts in the past, those songs often underperform because the collaborators fail to put adequate effort into promoting the finished projects.
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Double Standards: Highlighting a double standard, she questioned why her collaborations with male artists—such as Odumodublvck, Wizkid, Davido, and Young Jonn—attract complaints while her extensive history of working with women like Waje, Ayra Starr, Simi, Asa, Efya, Becca, and Di’Ja is overlooked.
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Crayon’s Claim: In a separate development, singer Crayon alleged that Tiwa Savage introduced him to ‘Backy’—a blend of illicit substances rolled into a blunt—back in 2018.
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