Tag: UK Court
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UK Court Convicts Councillor Who Posted That Nigerians Should Be “melted down” To fill Potholes
By George Omagbemi A suspended Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been convicted after posting a Facebook comment suggesting that Nigerians living in Sunderland should be “melted down” and used to fill potholes. Gibbins, 66, was found guilty of sending a grossly offensive communication following a trial at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 9…
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“NNPC Paid for Everything” — Diezani Denies Bribery in UK Court
By Paul Joseph Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has firmly denied all bribery allegations against her, telling a UK court that her lifestyle and expenses abroad were fully funded by Nigeria’s state oil company. Testifying at Southwark Crown Court in London, the ex-minister insisted she never solicited or received bribes during her time…