Featured
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Fixes January 26 For Maina To Open Defence
The trial of a former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina continued in Abuja on Monday.
TRACKING____At the resumed trial, the judge, Justice Okon Abang ordered the embattled former pension boss to open his defence on scheduled date of January 26, 2021.
Maina’s lawyer, Anayo Adibe asked for an adjournment on the ground that he is unable to proceed with his no-case submission due to his inability to access the certified true copy of the court’s record of proceedings.
The application for adjournment was opposed by the prosecutor who insists that it is only a ploy to stall the trial.
Justice Abang after listening to both parties foreclosed the right of Maina’s counsel to present a no-case submission as he orders the defendant to open his defence on the next adjourned of January 26 and 27, 2021.
Speaking after the court ruling, Adibe told Channels Television that the legal team is very ready to open defence.
“We are very ready to open our defence but it’s just that we have made an application for the opening of no-case submission to be made which has been refused and foreclosed. We are going to appeal that.
“However, we intend to continue our representation for the first defendant. Therefore, we are very ready to open our defence.”
-
Niger Delta5 days ago
IYC: 12 Killed, Over 50 Injured as Violence Erupts Over Eastern Zone Election
-
Politics6 days ago
Breaking: APC candidacy threatened as Abuja Court summons Okpebholo for making false statements on oath
-
National5 days ago
NAFDAC Press Statement Against Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry Incorrect
-
News5 days ago
‘Forgive My Actions’ – Oshiomhole Apologies To Igbinedion
-
News4 days ago
Henceforth Any Police Officer Who Involves In Land, Rent And Marital Matters Will Be Sanctioned, Promotion Suspended-PSC
-
Sports7 days ago
UPDATE: World’s Most Monstrous Bodybuilder Dies At 36
-
News7 days ago
Gov. Diri attends burial of Pst. Ngozi Muoka, wife of Lord’s chosen G.O at Mgbidi
-
News5 days ago
Crisis hits Abiola family over oil asset as other children accuse Kola, Wuraola of fraud