Nigeria: Fani-Kayode's Trial Halted As Defence Counsel Raises Fresh Objection

27 January 2014

The arraignment of Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, over money laundering charges was halted Monday after his lawyer raised fresh objections to the prosecution's amended charges.

The Federal Government is prosecuting Mr. Fani-Kayode, a lawyer, on money laundering charges amounting to about N100 million.

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