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A court has decided to expedite the trial of a journalist from Taraba who has been in detention for six months. During the hearing, prosecuting counsel Barr. D.G. Tukura requested that specific bank documents and account statements from three banks be presented to the court along with PIN witnesses.

In the trial concerning the alleged N109 billion fraud involving former accountant-general Ahmed Idris, a witness testified that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) coerced her into signing a statement. The defense team for Idris concluded their case, and the judge has scheduled the adoption of final written addresses for 13 October regarding the disputed statements.

The Association of Young People Against Corruption (AYPA) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and certain media organizations of biased reporting regarding the trial of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. The allegations suggest that the coverage of the trial proceedings has been selective, impacting public perception of the case, according to Tribune Online.

A French court has confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, following allegations made by a 24-year-old woman in February 2023. The incident was reported to police in the Val-de-Marne region, located southeast of Paris.