The EFCC said the suspect was arraigned on Tuesday.
A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered 22-year-old point-of-sale operator Janet Vincent to sweep the court premises for 40 days for stealing N250,000.
The police command in Ogun says it has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.
Mr Nweke pleaded not guilty to the charge, prompting a full trial.
The case was adjourned until November 4, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
The suspect was handed over to the commission on August 26, 2026 for further investigation.
The prosecution urged the court to reject the defence’s arguments and require Mr Emefiele to enter his defence.
“There is a kind of family tie, community tie, community relation and family relationship between the defendant and the judge,” Mr Garba’s lawyer said.
The former governor said he served as minister between August 2003 and November 2006.
Ms Duruibe emerged as the House of Representatives candidate for Okigwe South Federal Constituency in June.
