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Nigerian court grants bail to ex-central bank chief facing fraud charges

Nigerian court grants bail to ex-central bank chief facing fraud charges

A Nigerian court freed on bail former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele, who has been charged with six counts of fraud and corruption. Emefiele, suspended as head of the central bank in June and detained by the security services, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Justice Hamza Muazu granted Emefiele bail subject to the provision of a 300 million naira (roughly $333,000) bond and two sureties with properties in the upmarket Maitama district of the country's capital Abuja. "I hereby admit the applicant (Emefiele) to bail subject to his appearance in court," Justice Muazu said in his ruling. The…
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Man United’s Greenwood granted bail after private hearing

Man United’s Greenwood granted bail after private hearing

MANCHESTER United soccer player Mason Greenwood has been released on bail following a private hearing after he was charged with attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault. The 21-year-old was arrested in January after social media images and videos were posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence. Greenwood was granted bail at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court following a private hearing, having been remanded in custody after appearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday. The British Crown Prosecution Service on Saturday authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Greenwood with "attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour,…
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18 Bobi Wine supporters granted bail

18 Bobi Wine supporters granted bail

A Ugandan military court yesterday released on bail 18 supporters of singer-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine detained since the start of the year on charges lawyers and government critics say are politically motivated. "They were granted bail, so for now they have some temporary freedom," their lawyer, George Musisi, told Reuters. The move follows the release on May 25 of a first batch of 17 activists from a group of 35 originally detained on Dec. 30 for violating COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings. They were subsequently charged in a military court with weapons offences, even though all the accused are civilians. Wine,…
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Ugandan court frees dozens of gay men

Ugandan court frees dozens of gay men

A court in Uganda has granted bail to 39 people, most of them gay men, held for days after what police said was a raid on a same-sex wedding that violated coronavirus rules, but which a rights group described as a round-up at an LGBT shelter. Frank Mugisha, Executive Director of rights group Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMU), told Reuters 17 of the men had been subjected to rectal examinations in police custody, in what he called a "witch hunt against the LGBT community". Police spokesman Luke Owoyesigyire denied that the arrests were linked to the sexuality of the people who…
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine released on bail as protest death toll rises to 37

Uganda’s Bobi Wine released on bail as protest death toll rises to 37

ELIAS BIRYABAREMA UGANDAN pop star and presidential candidate Bobi Wine, whose arrest this week triggered protests that led to at least 37 deaths, was released on bail on Friday after being charged with holding rallies likely to spread the coronavirus. Authorities have deployed the military across the capital Kampala and surrounding areas to help police forces disperse protesters. They have used live bullets, tear gas, water cannon and arrested hundreds. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was arrested on Wednesday while campaigning in eastern Uganda for allegedly holding mass rallies in violation of restrictions on gatherings imposed to curb…
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