Defence counsel Paul Erokoro (SAN) argued that the prosecution had failed to establish sufficient evidence against El-Rufai and requested time to file the application. The prosecution said it was satisfied that the evidence presented supported the charges.
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Court Replays El-Rufai Interview, Adeyanju Testifies In Alleged Phone-Tapping Trial
The witness also tendered the subpoena compelling his appearance in court, which was admitted as evidence without objection from the defence. The court further admitted a flash drive containing Adeyanju's own interview on the programme, alongside a certificate of compliance.
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Andy Burnham Sworn In As MP Amid UK Leadership Speculation
Burnham's return to Westminster comes amid growing speculation about the future leadership of the Labour Party and the United Kingdom's next government.
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Colombia Elects Right-Wing Outsider As President After Divisive Runoff
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, a flamboyant lawyer backed by conservative and pro-business groups, celebrated his victory in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla alongside family members and hundreds of supporters.
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Abuja Court Remands Sowore In Kuje Prison Pending Bail Hearing
Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order pending the hearing and determination of Sowore’s application seeking a stay of the court’s earlier decision revoking his bail and issuing a bench warrant for his arrest.
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APC Sweeps Key By-Elections, PDP Retains Rivers Seat Amid Disputes
Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday expanded the APC's representation in the National Assembly, although several of the contests were marred by allegations of electoral malpractice, violence and voter intimidation.
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UK’s Starmer Resigns As Prime Minister
Starmer's authority has been waning since Labour endured a drubbing in local and regional elections in May
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Al Jazeera Rejects Israel Claim That Slain Cameraman Was Hamas Operative
Al Jazeera on Sunday rejected Israeli military allegations that one of its cameramen killed in Gaza was a Hamas operative. It described the accusations as baseless and part of a campaign to justify attacks on journalists in the Palestinian enclave. The Israeli military said late on Saturday that cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in a...
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INEC Says Oyebanji Winner Of Ekiti Governorship Election
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. INEC’s Chief Returning Officer, Professor Adenike Oladiji, announced the result in Ado-Ekiti after the collation of votes from the state’s 16 local government areas. According to the electoral commission, Oyebanji...
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NSCDC Reports Peaceful Ekiti Polls, Successful Security Operations
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said on Sunday it recorded successful security operations during the Ekiti State governorship election, which it said ended peacefully across the southwestern state. The agency said it began election security activities with confidence-building patrols on the eve of the vote, covering major parts of the state to...