News
Zenith Bank Manager Testifies in Emefiele Trial Over Alleged Financial Transactions
Mrs. Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, an Assistant Manager at Zenith Bank Plc, testified in the Ikeja Special Offences Court about alleged financial irregularities involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and his wife, Margaret Emefiele. She detailed how funds were purportedly transferred through Zenith Bank to companies linked to Mrs. Emefiele, including Amswing Resources and Solution, Limelight Dimensional Service Ltd., Omec Support Service Ltd., and Mango Farm. Ogbonnaya, who joined Zenith Bank in 2006 and serves as a Business Relationship Manager, stated that she received instructions from Mrs. Emefiele and others associated with her to facilitate these transactions.
According to Ogbonnaya, the transactions involved significant sums, such as ₦18.9 million and ₦1.8 million in March 2015, and subsequent flows including ₦43 million in February 2021, ₦37.3 million in July 2022, ₦44.6 million in October 2022, and ₦93.1 million in May 2023, among others. She testified that all transactions underwent verification and approval by Mrs. Emefiele before processing, often communicated through email, phone calls, and WhatsApp.
The prosecution presented documents supporting these claims, which were admitted into evidence without objection from the defense. Emefiele, who faces charges related to abuse of office and financial misconduct during his tenure at the CBN, has pleaded not guilty. The trial is set to continue on July 10, following procedural discussions in court.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.
He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”
“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”
The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.
It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”
Nicki Minaj Reveals Why She Stopped Going to Church
Content Creator Shank Shares Controversial Relationship Opinion
VeryDarkMan Calls on Seyi Makinde to Act on Students Abduction
-
Entertainment14 hours agoVeryDarkMan Calls on Seyi Makinde to Act on Students Abduction
-
News15 hours agoFederal Government Clarifies Position on Proposed Tax Recommendations
-
Entertainment13 hours agoNicki Minaj Reveals Why She Stopped Going to Church
-
Sport16 hours agoRonaldo Under Spotlight as Portugal Prepare for Match Following Messi’s Hat-Trick
-
Entertainment14 hours agoContent Creator Shank Shares Controversial Relationship Opinion
-
Entertainment16 hours agoSinger Brymo Calls for an Igbo President Ahead of 2027 Election