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.

UPDATE: NNAMDI KANU SIGNALS POTENTIAL NEGOTIATION WITH FG.(PHOTO).


 Legal Developments: Nnamdi Kanu signals potential negotiation with FG


Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed intentions to pursue negotiations with the Federal Government of Nigeria, according to statements made by his lawyer, Alloy Ejimakor, during proceedings before Justice Binta Nyako at the Federal High Court.


Ejimakor informed the court that Kanu, under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act, intends to seek negotiations with the federal authorities.


This announcement followed the presentation of two applications by Kanu’s legal team: one involving Form 49 and another challenging the court’s jurisdiction over the case.


In response, counsel representing the federal government, Adegboyega Awomolo, clarified to the court that he lacks the authority to negotiate on behalf of the government. He emphasized that any negotiation must involve the Attorney General of the Federation.


The Form 49 application, also raised during the proceedings, pertains to a contempt charge against the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly failing to comply with court orders granting Kanu unrestricted access to his legal representatives. The DSS has reportedly not adhered to these directives.


Additionally, Kanu’s legal team challenged the remaining seven charges retained by the court, following the striking out of eight charges from an initial 15-count charge.


Justice Nyako indicated that she cannot overrule her previous decisions and suggested that Kanu should pursue an appeal.


The developments in court underscore ongoing legal maneuvers and the complex dynamics surrounding Kanu’s case, which has garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally.

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