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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Court Ruling On Jurisdiction

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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja presided by Justice Binta Nyako.

 

He is objecting to the court’s jurisdiction to try him.

 

Kanu, through his lead Counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, in a statement said he filed the notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal in Abuja.

 

Ejimakor’s statement reads in part, “Earlier today, I filed a Notice of Appeal with the Court of Appeal in Abuja against the 19th June 2024 ruling of Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako, refusing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s application objecting to the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court to subject him to trial. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

“The grounds of the objection are seven and mostly predicated on provisions of the Constitution, the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022 and other pertinent statutes.”

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria is the only respondent in the appeal which is expected to be served through its Counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN.

 

The notice of appeal further read, “TAKE NOTICE that the Appellant being dissatisfied with the Ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division coram: B.F.M Nyako, J. delivered on the 19th June, 2024, more particularly set out in Paragraph 2, doth hereby appeal to the Court of Appeal, Abuja upon the grounds set out in Paragraph 3 below and will at the hearing of the Appeal seek the reliefs set out in Paragraph 4 of this Notice of Appeal.

“Ground one: Error in law: The Learned Trial Judge erred in law and occasioned grave miscarriage of justice against the Appellant when the trial Court held that

“The main claim in this application deals with the counts of charge the Defendant is facing. These counts of charge that this Court had retained after a considered ruling on the counts of charge dismissing 8 of the original counts. The main issue is that, if the Defendant has a problem with the counts of charge retained, the option open is appeal.”

 

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It Is Disrespectful And Rude

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Popular Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw has taken to the X platform to speak against  the concept of “African time.”

This term is often used to excuse lateness in many African societies.

Henshaw shared her thoughts on X, strongly criticizing the habit of tardiness. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

She wrote, “There is nothing like ‘African time.’ You are disrespectful and rude!! If it comes to money matters, you will be very early or you have an embassy appointment! Miss me with that attitude. I detest tardiness.”

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The actress’s message highlights her frustration with people using cultural norms as an excuse for being late.

She pointed out that the same individuals who are late for other appointments can be punctual when it comes to financial matters or important meetings like embassy appointments.

Kate’s post resonated with many of her followers, who agreed with her stance against the “African time” concept.

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Binance Executive, Gambaryan Arrives Courtroom in Wheelchair

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Detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan has arrived court in a whieel chair.

 

During his appearance on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Gambaryan, was seen dressed in a black T-shirt with a blue jeans trousers.

 

He is facing a money laundering charge alongside the cryptocurrency firm.

 

When the matter was called, Gambaryan stood up from the wheelchair and walked slowly into the dock.

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Ogechi Ujam, told the court that though the matter was scheduled for continuation of trial, the commission’s lead counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, was not in court.

 

Ujam prayed the court to stand down the matter to enable Iheanacho conduct the trial. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

 

Babatunde Fagbohunlu, SAN, who appeared for Binance (1st defendant) and Mark Mordi, SAN, who represented Gambaryan, did not oppose the application.

 

 

Justice Emeka Nwite stepped down the matter until 12pm.

 

Recall that Justice Nwite had, on July 5, ordered the management of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to release the medical certificate of Gambaryan on or before July 16.

 

The judge gave the order following an application by Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mordi.

 

Mordi had prayed the court to summon the medical doctor at the health facility of Kuje Correctional Centre, to explain why he had allegedly refused to make available his client’s medical report despite earlier court order.

 

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Actor Akeem Adeyemi Bags Master Degree (Video)

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Popular Nigerian actor, Akeem Adeyemi has bagged a Master’s degree in International Business.

He shared the good news on his Instagram page while appreciating God and those who helped his dream become a reality.

He wrote;

”It’s graduation time!

God did it.

I came.

I learned. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

I conquered.

Officially done and dusted.

Master’s in International Business with Merit.

I am grateful to God and everyone who made this dream a reality”.

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