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The Lagos division of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi has granted a N50 million bail bond to former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose. Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, (Source: Twitter/@OlayinkaLere) Fayose is facing an 11-count charge bothering on receiving money illegally to fund his 2014 governorship campaign, among other allegations of benefitting from proceeds of money laundering. When he was first arraigned before the court on Monday, October 22, 2018, the outspoken former governor  pleaded not guilty to all the charges  and pressed for bail. During his second appearance before the court on Wednesday, October 25, the presiding judge,  Justice   Mojisola Olatoregun , granted him bail in the sum of N50 million with two sureties who have landed properties in Lagos and must possess three years tax clearance in the state. The judge also directed the former governor to submit his international passport to the court. The court's decision in Fa

Nnamdi Kanu The British government has informed the Federal Government of plans to issue travel document to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. A top government official disclosed this to reporters on the condition of anonymity on Tuesday. Kanu is a dual citizen of Nigeria and Britain. The source said in informing the Federal Government of their intention, the British authorities made it clear that they have the best intentions towards Nigeria. “The British authorities have briefed the Nigerian government about the temporary travel documents they are about to issue to Nnamdi Kanu, who holds a Nigeria-UK dual citizenship. “It shows that they have the best intentions towards the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the source said. Source: The Punch Newspaper