Nigerian Hip-Hop artist Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, who was arrested and detained by Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) commenced his court proceedings today, in a connection with advance internet fraud popularly called ” Yahoo Yahoo ”.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo on Monday ordered his remand after his arraignment before the court on an 11 count charge of alleged credit fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed the charge against him on Tuesday, May 14.
When the counts were read to him, Naira Marley pleaded not guilty. The court fixed May 30 for arguments on his application for bail.
Internet Fraud: Naira Marley Arraigned before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of a Fed High Court Lagos, Remanded in Prison Custody till May 30, 2019.
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While in court today, Naira Marley‘s mother burst into tears seeing his son in court today.
Naira Marley at Federal High court in Ikoyi where he is being arraigned for alleged fraud pic.twitter.com/ncHfDEuBiu
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Here’s a video of Naira Marley being escorted out of court.
He will be remain in custody till the 30th of May, 2019 where his bail application will be heard. pic.twitter.com/OmDY7ELQcV— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) May 20, 2019