Algeria is ranked 146th (out of 180) in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index for 2021.
While commending HT for putting together the event, he also noted that the future of Africa remains bright and great despite seeming challenges.
The appellate court found the respondents guilty of counts 1 and 2, and sentenced both to three years’ imprisonment each of the counts, with an option of N10 million fine on each count.
Mr Odinga who rejected the election results has since challenged the result, claiming the process was fraudulent.
Law officers allegedly found a consignment of drugs in Ms Comalie’s official vehicle containing 995 grams of cannabis and 10 grams of cocaine powder.
They pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them.
Mr Bello claims that he bought most of the properties before he became governor and that the EFCC cannot prosecute him, since he enjoys immunity under the constitution.
According to the letter, the former speaker says he aligns himself with the request made by the state chapter to the National Working Committee (NWC) for a ‘consensus candidate’
“France 24 is not only acting as a mouthpiece for these terrorists, but worse, it is providing a space for the legitimisation of terrorist actions and hate speech.”
EFCC has filed an appeal against Shamsudeen Mohammed, the son of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi.
