The spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, said this in a terse statement issued on Friday.
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The anti-graft agency, through its team of lawyers led by Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, told the court that Bello, who is facing another corruption charge before the High Court, repeatedly refused to make himself available for trial.
Ogunbanjo, whose residential address was not provided, was arraigned on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to commit felony to wit obtaining under false pretence, stealing and forgery.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that he was granted bail alongside his son, Bala Muhammad, on Thursday.
The spokesman of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement he issued on Friday.
The trial which was fixed for continuation on Monday, could not proceed as the trial judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke was said to be attending a conference.
The defendant, whose address was not provided, was charged with obtaining money under false pretence and theft.
Police Prosecutor Rachael Mchiave told the court that the case was received at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Makurdi via a petition written by Kajoh & Associates on behalf of Osita Ekwune of 22, Niger Crescent, Wadata, Makurdi, dated April 9.
Justice Bolaji Olajuwon, in a judgment, said that the suit instituted by the company and its General Manager, Olusegun Olaleye, lacked merit.
The application seeking the transfer was brought pursuant to Sections 19, 22 and 45 of the Federal High Court Act 2010 and Section 93 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, (ACJA) 2015.
The defendant, who resides at Ogudu, Ojota, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of obtaining money on false pretence and stealing.
The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a one-count charge of fraud.
Oluwakemi pleaded not guilty to a three -count charge of conspiracy and fraud preferred against her.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mohammed is facing a 15-count charge preferred against him by the EFCC on allegations of conspiracy, money laundering and forgery.
Muritala, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.
Lawal, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-charge of stealing and obtaining money under false pretences.
The request, granted by Justice Ahmed Mohammed, was filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, on behalf of the CBN.
Adeyemi was charged with one-count offence of fraudulent transfer of customer’s money.
Elijah, whose address was not stated, is facing a charge of fraud.
Justice Inyang Ekwo granted Osipitan’s plea after her counsel, Tayo Oyetibo, SAN, moved the motion on notice, which was not opposed to by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s lawyer, Christopher Mshelia.