The Next Edition
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
No Result
View All Result
The Next Edition
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
Home Featured

Applicant In Court For Alleged Forgery, Defamation Of Ex-Minister Fani-Kayode

Next Edition by Next Edition
November 27, 2021
in Featured
Oyo Journalists Boycott FFK’S Press Conference In Ibadan

Fani-Kayode

0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

An applicant, Emmanuel Anakan on Friday appeared in a Karu Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for alleged forgery and defamation of a Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode.

The police charged Anakan of Guzape Village, Asokoro Extension in Abuja with criminal conspiracy, forgery, using a forged document, participating in false evidence and defamation of character.

You might also like

Sanwo-Olu Seeks Investor Collaboration For Economic Growth

Tinubu Never Asked Me To Lie, Arrest Or Harass Journalists – Information Minister

Visa Reciprocity: FG Urges U.S. To Reconsider Its Decision

The Prosecution Counsel, Mr. John Ijagbemi, told the court that sometime last March, the complainant, Fani-Kayode, reported that the defendant conspired with his estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu, Prisca Chikwendu and Anthonia Uchenna.

He said that the defendant also conspired with one Oko Emmanuel, Daniel Gona and Agbolo Edah, who are now at large to forge some court processes using them against him at the court.

The prosecutor said that the defendants used the processes as genuine and deposed to series of affidavits to false allegations against the complainant.

The prosecutor also alleged that Fani-Kayode also accused the defendants of assault, sexual harassment inhumane conducts and violence which had affected his reputation.

Ijagbemi said that during police investigation, it was discovered that the defendant on March 19, went to a newspaper house with Anthonia Uchenna, Osakwe Azubuike, Oko Emmanuel, Jonathan Gaya, Daniel Gona and Agbolo Edah to publish a false information, sponsored by Chikwendu and her sister Prisca.

READ ALSO: OAU-MBA Student’s Death: Lawyer Wants Police To Declare Hotel Owner’s Son Wanted

The prosecutor alleged further that the offence contravened the provisions of Section 97, 364, 366, 158, and 392 of the Penal Code.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Judge, Mrs Elizabeth Woni, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties each in like sum.

Woni said that the two sureties must live within the court’s jurisdiction and deposit means of identification and two passports photographs each.

She said that the sureties address must be verified by the court’s registry and must deposit their utility bills and also be must be gainfully employed.

The judge said that the police should ensure that the defendants were all present at the next adjourned date because the court shall not condone piece-meal hearing.

Woni adjourned the case until Jan. 21, 2022 for further mention and hearing (NAN)

Tags: applicantCourtFani-Kayode
Next Edition

Next Edition

Recommended For You

Sanwo-Olu Attends ‘Chosen’ Crusade, Says Prayer Contributes To Lagos Peace

Sanwo-Olu Seeks Investor Collaboration For Economic Growth

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has pledged to collaborate with investors, multinationals, agencies, foundations, and innovation hubs to build a globally respected 21st-century economy. Sanwo-Olu, represented...

Tinubu Never Asked Me To Lie, Arrest Or Harass Journalists – Information Minister

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Tinubu never asked him to lie, arrest or harass any journalist because of...

US Visa Applicants to Submit Social Media Handles, Email Addresses

Visa Reciprocity: FG Urges U.S. To Reconsider Its Decision

  The Federal Government has urged the United States to reconsider its revised visa reciprocity policy, which now limits Nigerian non-immigrant visas to single-entry, three-month validity. The call...

FG Approves NYSC Mobilisation For Full-time HND Graduates

FG Pegs University Admission Age At 16

  The Federal Government has formally pegged the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years.   The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed this...

Next Post
OML 29 Spill: Aiteo Deploys Clean-up Equipment To Nembe

OML 29 Spill: Aiteo Deploys Clean-up Equipment To Nembe




Related News

Truck crushes Ben Ubeh, Taraba CAN chairman to death

Truck crushes Ben Ubeh, Taraba CAN chairman to death

Senate: A Vote Against Mrs Obiano

Senate: A Vote Against Mrs Obiano

Aproko Doctor Celebrates Recovery Journey Amid Brain Tumor Surgery

Aproko Doctor Celebrates Recovery Journey Amid Brain Tumor Surgery




The Next Edition

Office Address

3B, Agboola Aina street, Off Toyin Street,
Ikeja, Lagos.

Quick Contact Details

Phone:
08033018430
Whatsapp:
08051679910

Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Categories

  • Aviation
  • Beauty
  • Breaking News
  • Business
  • Columnists
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Headline News
  • Home & Garden
  • Interviews
  • Investigations
  • North Central
  • North East
  • North West
  • Opinion
  • Parenting
  • Politics
  • Relationships
  • South East
  • South West
  • South-South
  • Special Reports
  • Sports
  • Top News
  • Vox Pops

© Next Edition Business Development Limited

  • About Us
  • Advert Rate
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate

© Next Edition Business Development Limited