EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

FRENCH DEFENCE ATTACHÉ COMMISSIONS FRENCH LANGUAGE LABORATORY AT NDA. (PHOTOS).




 French Defence Attaché Commissions French Language Laboratory At NDA


The French Government through its embassy in Abuja has commissioned an ultramodern French language laboratory at the Nigerian Defence Academy-NDA.


In a statement by Public Relations Officer of the Academy, Major Mohammed Maidawa says the project was commissioned at the Academy's permanent site, Afaka in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, by the Defence Attaché, Colonel Guillaume Dujon.


Colonel Guillaume Dujon explained that France places a high premium on enhancing the learning of French language, as well as boosting French language proficiency across the globe.


According to the Defence Attaché, the gesture serves to further strengthen bilateral relations and sustaining mutual ties with Nigeria due to its pivotal role in Africa, and history of peace support operations worldwide.


In a remark Commandant of the NDA, Major General John Ochai commended the French embassy for its generous support towards the enhancement of French language at the NDA.


The Commandant noted that proficiency in French language would greatly improve communication and enhance integration between Nigerian troops and troops from Francophone countries during multinational operations.


Major General Ochai solicited for the expansion of the programme to make room for more lecturers and cadets to benefit from the sponsorship of training in French language.


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