Court rejects Emefiele’s application on jurisdiction An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday dismissed the application filed by the embattled ex-Governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear his case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 26-count charge against Emefiele for alleged misuse of office, resulting in losses of $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion. His co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is standing trial on related offences, including unlawful acceptance of gifts. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in his ruling on Wednesday, held that the court had jurisdiction...