PRO-BIAFRA: JUDGE HANDS OFF KANU’S TRIAL
The trial of the leader of one of the Pro-Biafra group, Nnamdi Kanu at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday was stalled following an objection raised against presiding judge.
Kanu and two others were arraigned before Justice Ahmed Mohammed on a six-count charge bordering on terrorism and money laundering.
The other defendants are Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi.
Delivering ruling on the objection, Mohammed held that the objection raised by the first defendant (Kanu) could not be ignored.
According to him, section 396 of the Administration Criminal Justice Act used to deflate the objection does not apply in the circumstance.
Kanu had earlier sought the permission of the court to advance his complaint.
Upon the granting of the leave to speak by the judge, Kanu raised an issue of lack of confidence in the presiding Judge and the court.
Objecting the oral application, Mr Mohammed Diri, counsel to the prosecutor, argued that the issues raised by Kanu were unfounded.
Countering Diri’s argument, Mr Vincent Obetta, who aligned himself to the objection raised by his client, said the prosecutor’s submission was misconceived.
Obetta said the court was established to do justice to the public, the prosecution and to the defendants, adding that the three elements must come together for justice to be served.
He therefore urged the court to dismiss Diri’s argument and to uphold Kanu’s objection.
POPE FRANCIS RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CHARLEMAGNE PRIZE
Pope Francis on Wednesday was announced the winner of Germany’s 2016 Charlemagne Prize, which is offered for services to promoting unity in Europe.
“In these times, in which many citizens in Europe seek orientation, His Holiness Pope Francis sends a message of love and encouragement,” the awarding board said in a statement.
It lauded the pope for being a voice of conscience that urged Europe to place people at the centre of its politics.
In a break from tradition, the prize-giving ceremony is to take place in Rome, rather than the German city of Aachen, where the Charlemagne Prize Society is based.
The board did not give a date for the ceremony.
Previously winners of the prize include European Parliament President, Martin Schulz, EU President, Donald Tusk and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.
POLICE REAFFIRM BAN ON STREET CARNIVALS, USE OF FIREWORKS
CSP Adebowale Lawal, Public Relations Officer, Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, on Wednesday reaffirmed the ban on street carnivals and the use of fireworks during the Yuletide due to the high rate of robbery and insurgency in the country.
The ban would also help to avoid unnecessary bloodshed during the Christmas and New Year festivities.
LAGBUS TO PROVIDE FREE BUS RIDES ON CHRISTMAS DAY
The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its franchises, said it would provide free bus rides to residents on Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m, to commemorate this year’s Christmas celebration.
This is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation, as well as reducing congestion on Lagos roads during the festivities.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please leave a helpful comment. Thank You!