ALLEGED WIRETAPPING: COURT REJECTS EL-RUFAI’S NO-CASE SUBMISSION, ORDERS HIM TO ENTER DEFENCE. (PHOTO).

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ALLEGED WIRETAPPING: COURT REJECTS EL-RUFAI’S NO-CASE SUBMISSION, ORDERS HIM TO ENTER DEFENCE A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to enter his defence, if he so desires, in his ongoing trial over the alleged unlawful interception of the telephone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the order on Monday while ruling on El-Rufai’s no-case submission. The judge dismissed the application, holding that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to warrant calling on the defendant to enter his defence. The court adjourned the case until November 25 for the defence.

SOUTH AFRICAN COALITION PARTY GOES TO COURT OVER LAW THAT ANGERED TRUMP. (PHOTO).



 South African coalition party goes to court over law that angered Trump


South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the ‌governing coalition, went to court on Monday to challenge a land seizure law that U.S. President Donald Trump cited when cutting off aid to the country last year.


The case has caused friction with the ​biggest party, the African National Congress, as the country gears up for municipal ​elections in November.


The Expropriation Act allows the state to seize land in ⁠the public interest, in some cases without compensating the owner, as part of efforts ​to redress the legacy of apartheid, Reuters reported.


It has been the subject of lengthy and often acrimonious ​debate for years, and was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2025. No land has been seized to date.


The pro-business and mostly white-led DA says the legislation gives the government "vague and ​sweeping powers" and it will deter investment.


South Africa's government has ​rejected Trump's criticisms ⁠of its land reform policies and says the Expropriation Act is comparable to similar laws in many other countries.


The DA's case will ​be heard along with two other legal challenges launched by groups ​promoting the ⁠interests of Afrikaners, descendants of mostly Dutch settlers who Trump has offered refuge, alleging they face discrimination though South Africa vehemently rejects that claim.

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