Court Rescheduled Naira Marley’s Internet Fraud Trial as Police Fail to Provide the Rapper
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has deferred the cybercrime trial of popular Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola, commonly known as Naira Marley.
The postponement was necessitated by the police’s consistent refusal to present the defendant, causing the trial to stagnate.NYSC Portal
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaCharged with allegations of conspiracy and credit card theft, Naira Marley faces 11 counts brought forward by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The next hearing dates have now been set for November 13 and 30.Information Guide Nigeria
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During the preceding hearing, Olalekan Ojo, Naira Marley’s legal counsel, revealed that the musician was conspicuously absent due to his detention by the police, supposedly linked to the unfortunate demise of Mohbad. Consequently, Ojo petitioned the court to adjourn the trial.
To ensure Naira Marley’s presence in the forthcoming hearing, prosecutor Bilkisu Buhari recommended the issuance of a production warrant against the musician.JAMB Result
Presiding judge Nicholas Oweibo heeded the prosecutor’s requests and granted the production warrant for Naira Marley.JAMB portal
It remains to be seen how the postponed trial will unfold, with many anticipating the musician’s presentation by the police at the upcoming hearing.
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