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Mr. Purnama wept Tuesday as his trial began.

Mr. Saraki’s trial was adjourned from November 8 to January 11.

The Court of Appeal also attacked Justice Ibrahim Buba for a "bizarre" ruling.

The former Adamawa governor is standing trial for alleged corruption.

The accused face a 37-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office and money laundering.

One of the accused persons was said to be on admittance at the hospital.

The situation was brought to lawmakers' attention under a motion by Emeka Anohu from Anambra State.

The accused were alleged to have on June 11, 2013, conspired to conceal proceeds of crime amounting to over N1.6 ...

Ibrahim Abdulsalam was charged alongside six others over alleged stealing and conversion of NAMA’s N6.8 billion.

Danladi Umar, chairman of the tribunal, fixed January 11 for continuation of the asset declaration trial.

Mr. Saraki is facing trial on a 16-count charge of false asset declaration.

“Being President of the Senate does not make one the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."

The lawyer says the summons is a violation of the doctrine of separation of powers.

The Senate president legal team has so far filed several motions, delaying the trial.

The government claims Mr. Dasuki has armed sympathizers across the country who could attack the witnesses.

The adjournment came after weeks of rescheduling.

Egypt was second worst jailer of journalists worldwide on December 1, 2015, according to CPJ's most recent annual prison census.

Mr. Saraki is already at the tribunal with his contingent of lawyers and supporters.

Mr. Umar spoke shortly after the trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, resumed Tuesday.

The courtroom is already packed with lawyers for and against the accused.

The SSS has yet to release Mr. Dasuki to the EFCC.

The prosecution counsel is also involved in the Saraki trial.

Mr. Saraki says the tribunal chairman still has a serious corruption case against him.

Mr. Metuh was in court Wednesday.

Mr. Metuh is standing for allegedly receiving the sum of N400 million from former NSA, Sambo Dasuki.