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Alleged N17.1bn fraud: Court temporarily halts re-trial of Orji Uzor Kalu

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Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday temporary halted the re-trial of former Abia Governor, Sen. Orji Kalu, on alleged corruption charges.

Justice Ekwo temporarily stayed the re-trial while delivering ruling in an application by Kalu seeking leave to file a motion against his re-trial for alleged fraud committed when he served as governor of Abia between 1999 and 2007.

The ex parte application was filed by Kalu’s counsel, Prof. Awa Kalu, SAN.

Justice Ekwo also granted leave to the senator to challenge the legality of the retrial on the same charge.

The judge agreed that the former Abia governor had placed sufficient materials of value before the court to enable him secure permission for judicial review of his retrial on charges which he had been tried, convicted and spent some months in prison.

The Judge also granted Kalu permission to apply for an order of perpetual injunction against the Federal Government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to prohibit his retrial.

The court gave Kalu seven days within which to file and serve the EFCC all processes he intended to use to challenge the legality of the retrial.

The matter was adjourned until Feb. 23 for mention.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kalu had asked the court to prohibit the EFCC from retrying him on the same alleged N7.1 billion money laundering charge against him.

He contended that having been tried once by EFCC, convicted and sentenced in the same charge, FHC/ABJ/CR/56/ 2007, it will amount to double jeopardy for him to be subjected to a fresh trial on the same charge.

In his ex-parte motion, Kalu asked that if his application was granted, it should serve as a stay of proceedings until the determination of the application or until the judge otherwise orders.

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Akpabio: The Misconcepted Man Of Purpose, Says Niyi Babade

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“Just let him know that you are passionate like him and fellow human being’s happiness is paramount to you and that you hold the ideals of man in high esteem, let him know you can contribute positively to the reason why humanity must not suffer, let him know that you are full of ideas that can bring joy and happiness to humanity, let him know that the comfortabilities of the people, the equal rights of the people in a world where no man feels he/she is more superior to the other is your perogative, let him know you can offer positive solutions to difficult situations instantly,let him know that you are super ready to bring people out of the quagmire they might found themselves at any point in time, then he will bring you closer to himself so you will have unlimited access to him and become his friend. He will make sure you are encouraged and generously rewarded for your contribution.His love and concern for humanity is unprecedented no matter your gender or status in the society. This is why people often times take undue advantage of his large heartedness for granted especially the female folks”

This was how Gbenga a former staffer of the Directorate of the State Security Services described Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio the Senate President of Nigeria,when he worked with him as security personnel when he was the Governor of Akwa Ibom State.while speaking with our reporter.

The senate president still remain steadfast and resolute to the course of humanity especially Nigerians wherever they are within the globe.

The ongoing encounter with Senator Natasha is one of the misconceptions that we speak about which has often times trailed the senate president’s path.Because of his love for people,humanitarian and philanthropy heart for every one

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JUST IN: Terrorism trial, Court admits video recording of Kanu’s interrogation, other items

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A video recording of Nnamdi Kanu’s interrogation by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been played in court in his ongoing trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

The statement Kanu made on October 15, 2015 has also been read.

In the video, he admitted establishment of Radio Biafra and registration in London.

Kanu also admitted not registering the radio station with NBC because there was no need for it.

In his statement, he admitted fighting for emancipation of the people of South East, South South and parts of Benue and Kogi.

He made it abundantly clear that freedom fighting is not a crime in any part of the world including Nigeria because it is a fundamental right.

Kanu claimed not to be involved in any violence because he has not been linked with any one.

Items in four suitcases recovered from him in his hotel room in 2015 were also brought to the court room full display.

Defence lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN) did not object when prosecuting lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) applied to tender all the items in evidence.

Justice James Omotosho has admitted the items in evidence.

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Update : Court sentences Gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death By hanging

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A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging.

Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the verdict, finding Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide.

Osinachi died in April 2022, and the case drew widespread attention due to allegations of domestic violence.

The court also handed down additional prison sentences and fines for other charges related to the case.

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