Tag: DEFENCE COUNSEL
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Absence of prosecution, defence counsel stalls Fani-Kayode’s trial
T he money laundering trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and others, was on Wednesday, stalled before a Federal High Court in Lagos, following absence of Prosecution and Defence Counsel. The case which was initially fixed for continuation of the trial could not proceed
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Alleged N6bn money laundering: Absence of defence counsel stalls Mompha’s trial
The absence of the defence counsel to Ismaila Mustapha (alias Mompha), on Wednesday stalled the trial in the alleged six billion Naira money laundering against him. Newsmen reports that Justice Mojisola Dada of an Ikeja Special Offences Court adjourned the case until Dec. 16 for trial, following the absence of the defence counsel, Mr Gboyega…
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Hushpuppi appoints ex-govt lawyer as defence counsel
Nigerian internet sensation, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi who is on trial in the United States for business email compromise (BEC) frauds and other scams has engaged a top-rated criminal defence lawyer Loius Shapiro as his attorney. The appointment follows the withdrawal of Gal Pissetzky and Vicki Podberesky as Hushpuppi’s lawyers after months of…