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Justice Okon Abang fixed the date after counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mohammed Abubakar, adopted his final written address.

An officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Kuje, who did not mention his name in the open court, told Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that Maina was not in the courtroom because of knee problems.

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who refused the right, then ordered Maina to open his defence.

The former governor, who said it was obvious during the trial that Justice Okon Abang was on a mission to convict Metuh at all cost, praised the appellate court for once again saving another Nigerian from the judge’s judicial shenanigan.

Justice Okon Abang after taking arguments from counsel to parties in the case on Friday, adjourned the matter at the instance of Dan-Galadima, who stood surety for Faisal

Justice Okon Abang gave the order following an oral application by the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mohammed Abubakar, to that effect

A top intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the arrest was made possible due to an existing mutual relationship and security agreement between the two neighbouring countries

The instruction, which circulated like a wild fire at about 1:20pm, made the judges, staff and other people in the high-rise building, to abruptly stop their official duties as they filed out of the skyscraper.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed adjourned the matter following an application from the prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN.

When the matter was called by the court registrar, counsel for Maina, Francis Oronsaye, tendered an apology on behalf of his client to Justice Okon Abang.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Uzoh and his lawyer, Eziafa Enwedo, were arraigned by the Federal Government for allegedly using a forged originating summons and court processes to obtain a forged judgement from a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to unseat Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South.

Justice Okon Abang fixed the date after taking the originating summon with suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/602/2020, argued by Pius Owhoavwodua, counsel to the applicant, JRP Foundation Ltd/GTE.

Counsel to Maina, Joe Gadzama, made this known while presenting another motion before Justice Okon Abang for further bail variation for the defendant

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday restrained the Federal Government from extraditing Senator Buruji Kashamu to the US to answer allegations of his complicity in illicit drug trade.

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday ordered Kano State Government to unseal Tiamin Rice Mill, which was shut down in April over allegations that it was situated near the state COVID-19 isolation centre.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, defunct Pension Reform Task Team, to further review the bail conditions granted him on November 26, 2019.

Mohammed Dangana, a senior official of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, on Monday agreed to forfeit N245 million asset following his decision to enter a plea bargain to end his ongoing trial.

A Federal High Court on Friday in Abuja dismissed the suit filed by George Uboh, Chairman Whistleblowers Network, against the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu; Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Dr. Godwin Emefiele; and billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko.

Metuh was jailed on Tuesday by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday filed an amended three-count charge against Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed, former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team.