Nigeria, June 16 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on fresh charges of unlawful acquisition of the recovered 753 housing units.

The anti-corruption agency accused Mr Emefiele of stealing, and forgery, among others, in the eight counts brought against him.

He pleaded not guilty to all eight counts.

The judge, Yusuf Halilu, subsequently granted him bail.

Earlier arguing Mr Emefiele's bail application, defence lawyer Matthew Bukar contended that the defendant is a well-known figure standing trial in three other courts, where he has consistently attended trial while on bail.

But EFCC's prosecution lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, pleaded with th...