The Lagos State Special Offences Court has rejected an application filed by Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, challenging the court’s authority to handle the fraud charges brought against him.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is accusing Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, of misappropriating $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.

In his ruling, Justice Rahman Oshodi confirmed the court’s jurisdiction to proceed with the case.

However, he dismissed four out of the 26 charges due to a lack of jurisdiction.

Addressing the territorial jurisdiction issue raised in some counts, the judge stated, “The objection to the court’s territorial jurisdiction over counts eight to 26 is dismissed.

The prosecution has shown a sufficient link to Lagos in this matter.”

The case has been adjourned to February 24, 2025, for the continuation of trial.

Nigerian Fashion creator, Liz Sanya breaks world record by making the world largest sandal. The creator broke the record in just 72 hours passing the last record in 2016. The sandal measurement is 4.8 metres (15 feet 9 inches) in length.

She now holds a world Guinness record for her creation of the largest sandal.

The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) requests the Federal Government to reduce post-harvest losses of the produce.

The chairman of NATPAN, Rabiu Zuntu stated on Tuesday that the government inference will cut down the post-harvest losses.

“Most farmers cannot afford loans for this equipment to aid reduction of post-harvest losses because they are smallholder farmers. The government can help tomato farmers reduce post-harvest losses by coming to their aid with interventions.”

“With the use of plastic crates for the transportation of tomatoes from one part of Nigeria to the other, the rate of post-harvest losses will be reduced.”