Tag: Trial
-
Nnamdi Kanu apologises over attacks on judge, others
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday, tendered an apology over his recent attacks on the Federal High Court and Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu, through his new counsel and former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice,
-
Judge adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial indefinitely
Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), indefinitely. Justice Nyako gave the order after Kanu and his counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, insisted that the trial judge no longer had jurisdiction to preside over the case following…
-
Justice Binta Nyako withdraws from Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Justice Nyako withdrew from the case following oral applications by Kanu and his lawyer
-
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax evasion trial
U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, pleaded guilty to all nine counts in his criminal tax case in a Los Angeles federal court. Hunter 54, was indicted in California in December on nine counts related to a Justice Department investigation into his taxes.
-
Armed robbery suspects jump from two-storey building to evade trial
Two armed robbery suspects on Tuesday attempted to evade trial when they jumped from a two-storey building located within Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Complex, Ibadan, where they are facing trial. The duo jumped simultaneously as Magistrate G. Oladele was about to give the next adjourned dare.
-
Court threatens to adjourn Nnamdi Kanu’s trial indefinitely
A Federal High court, Abuja, on Wednesday, threatened to adjourn the trial of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, indefinitely. Justice Binta Nyako made this known after Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, told the court that the legal team was not ready for the trial.
-
Police officers who demanded Tinted glass permit to face trial
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says that the three police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development
-
Alleged procurement fraud: Court sets date to begin Emefiele’s trial
An FCT High Court, Maitama on Friday, fixed Feb. 12 for the trial of the suspended Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on alleged procurement fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him with amended 20 counts of criminal conspiracy, conferring undue advantage, breach of trust among others.
-
FG resumes trial of suspected Boko Haram members
The Federal Government on Monday resumed the trial of suspected Boko Haram members in the Kainji Prosecution Project Phase IV in Abuja. Speaking at the opening of the court session, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), said the first phase commenced in 2017.
-
Alleged Cyber Crime: Trial of Naira Marley stalled
The trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley charged with cyber crime, was on Monday, stalled before a Federal Court Lagos, as the court did not sit. The trial judge, Justice Nicholas Owiebo is said to be