Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death of 20-year-old
A State High Court in Delta State has remanded content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, over the alleged rape and death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro, following the release of autopsy and toxicology results to investigators. The post Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death of 20-year-old appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Gani Topba, an Ogoni activist and leader, is currently facing a trial in relation to alleged terrorism and other charges. However, his bail hearing and the trial's commencement have been delayed due to a court ruling. The presiding judge at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Justice Muhammed Turaki, stated that his authorization was only for the defendant's plea during the court's vacation period.
This limitation prevented him from hearing Topba's bail application or proceeding with the substantive trial. Consequently, the court adjourned the proceedings until September 8, 2026, for the bail hearing and the possible commencement of the trial. Topba is accused of four counts, including terrorism, seizure and detention of oil wells in Ogoniland, cybercrime, and another offence.
One count specifically alleges that Topba intentionally published a video through a computer system to intimidate or harass the President-General of KAGOTE and the leadership of the organization, causing them to fear for their safety. Topba, a member of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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