The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, adjourned till November 13, 2023 the trial of Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, for alleged internet fraud.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo adjourned the trial of Naira Marley due to the failure of the Police to produce him in court for continuation of his trial.
Naira Marley has been standing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud.
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At the last sitting on October 6, 2023, his counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN) told the court that he, Naira Marley, was unavoidably absent in court, due to his detention by the Police for interrogation in respect of the murder of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad.
As Mr. Ojo prayed the court for an adjournment of the trial of the owner of Marlian Records, Prosecution Counsel, Bilkisu Buhari opposed, praying for the issuance of an arrest warrant against Naira Marley. Justice Oweibo granted the prayers of the prosecution counsel and also issued a production warrant against the defendant.
The Judge had also adjourned till October 30, yesterday, for the continuation of his trial, however, the defendant, Naira Marley was not present in court. New dates, November 13 and 30, have been fixed for the continuation of trial.
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