Events News October 25, 2026 Pi-CNG EC, Ismael Ahmed, Nero City Oil & Gas Chairman, Nedu Wazobia Set for 16th Peace Achievers Awards

The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), Ismael Ahmed, Chairman and CEO of Nero City Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited, Mr. Dorume Oghenero, Dr Gbadewole Amos Kayode,CEO, Crown Luxury Properties Ltd and popular broadcaster and entertainer, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, widely known as Nedu Wazobia, have been named among distinguished personalities to be honoured at the 16th Peace Achievers International Awards 2026. Which will take place on the 7th of November at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, 6pm. 

The trio will join other prominent Nigerians, including the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, Minister of Women Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Premium Bello, CEO, MasterMind Investment Group, Dr Lukman Olatunbosun Emiola,Director, Human Resource and Administration, (FAAN), Dr Asu Kunemofa, Director of Finance and Accounts, NDDC at the annual ceremony scheduled for November 7, 2026, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Ahmed will receive the Distinguished Clean Energy Transformation, Innovation & National Development Leadership Award, in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria's transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.

Mr. Oghenero will be honoured with the Peace Achiever in Energy Enterprise, Industrial Leadership & Community Impact Award, celebrating his role in the energy sector, business leadership and community development. 

Nedu Wazobia, whose career spans broadcasting, comedy, acting and digital content creation, will receive the Distinguished Media, Entertainment & Social Impact Award, recognising his contributions to Nigeria's entertainment industry and his influence across traditional and digital media platforms.

The awards ceremony is expected to attract political leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, entertainers, media practitioners, civil society organisations and other stakeholders from different sectors to celebrate individuals and institutions whose work has positively impacted society.

Speaking ahead of the event, the convener, Amb. Dr. Kingsley Amafibe, said this year's edition would recognise outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, leadership, humanitarian service, entrepreneurship, public service, education, healthcare, entertainment, media and community development.

He explained that the Peace Achievers International Awards goes beyond celebrating professional success, as it places equal importance on how individuals use their positions, resources and influence to improve lives and strengthen communities.

According to him, the platform seeks to celebrate people whose achievements reflect the values of peace, integrity, innovation, compassion, service and excellence, while encouraging others to make meaningful contributions to national development.

Dr. Amafibe further noted that peace should not be viewed merely as the absence of conflict, but as a condition in which people have opportunities to thrive, differences are resolved through dialogue, and communities work together in an atmosphere of inclusion and mutual respect.

He said the 16th edition would combine the celebration of outstanding achievements with conversations around national unity and responsible leadership, while inspiring young Nigerians to pursue excellence and use their talents to make a positive difference in society.

Events News October 25, 2026 Irri Kingdom Set to Bid Farewell to Chief Samuel Onomeruoja Oniko as Funeral Holds October 30–November 1

All is set for the final farewell to the late Osogba of Irri Kingdom in Delta State, Chief Samuel Onomeruoja Oreziferuo Oniko (PARO), as family members, traditional rulers, friends, associates and well-wishers prepare to gather in Irri Town to celebrate his remarkable life of service, wisdom and legacy.

The revered patriarch of the Oniko Dynasty, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the African Medical Centre of Excellence, Abuja, after a brief illness, will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was aged 84.

According to the burial arrangements announced by the Oniko Dynasty, the three-day funeral ceremony will commence on Friday, October 30, with a service of songs and night of tributes at his residence, Paro Farms Estate, KM 1, Idheze Road, Irri Town, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The main funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 31, at 11:00 a.m. at the Omo-Ode Primary School Field Ground, Irri Town, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.

This will be followed by interment at noon at his compound, Paro Farms Estate, Idheze Road, while a reception for guests and sympathisers will hold immediately afterwards at the Omo-Ode Primary School Field Ground.

The funeral activities will conclude on Sunday, November 1, with an outing and thanksgiving service at St. Gabriel Anglican Church, Irri, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Until his death, Chief Oniko was a respected patriarch of the Oniko Dynasty, an architect of the Modern Irri Kingdom Development Plan, and a distinguished financial expert and banker whose contributions to his community earned him widespread respect.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, he was regarded as a pillar of wisdom, leadership and guidance within Irri Kingdom, where his commitment to community development and the preservation of family values left an enduring legacy.

He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Announcing the funeral arrangements on behalf of the Oniko Dynasty, Chief (Sir) Daniel O. Oniko, Ogba of Irri Kingdom, described the late patriarch as a beloved brother, uncle, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose leadership, wisdom and contributions to Irri Kingdom were of the highest order.

The family said the funeral would provide an opportunity for loved ones, associates and the wider Irri community to honour a man whose life was defined by service, wisdom and dedication to humanity.

Business News October 25, 2026 Jos-Based Keter Africa Energy Ltd™ Makes History At California’s Global Capital Network Entrepreneurship Conference

Plateau-born clean energy and electric mobility company takes its African innovation vision to a global stage, strengthening international alliances for regenerative community development.

JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA — October 19, 2026

Keter Africa Energy Ltd™, a clean energy and electric mobility company based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, has taken its African innovation vision to the international stage through its participation in the Global Capital Network (GCN) conference held on October 15, 2026, in Marriott Renaissance Newport Beach, California.

Representing Keter Africa was Blaise Nwokocha, a member of its Board of Directors and Founder/CEO of RED Marketing Firm, who invests in promising innovations and entertainment ventures across the United States and Africa. He participated alongside Tom Sims, CEO of Wize Eco Inc., who was exhibiting his own energy invention. The two entrepreneurs are incubated in Green2Gold, and their companies share an interest in the potential of the Nigerian and wider African markets for practical energy innovations.

A GUIDING HAND WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY

An important figure in Keter Africa’s journey is Professor Alan Arthur Tratner, International Director of Green2Gold Incubator, who serves as the company’s coordinator and guide. Alan Tratner is an environmental pioneer who helped establish the first Earth Day in 1970 and participated in the first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in 1972. His 5 decades of work in environmental education, renewable energy and entrepreneurship have helped innovators pursue practical solutions to environmental and economic challenges.

Keter Africa also maintains an alliance with The Super Crowd, the US-based organisation focused on equity crowdfunding and social-impact entrepreneurship, founded by Devin Thorpe. A bestselling author, Forbes contributor with over 500 bylines reaching more than two million readers, and host of the Your Mark on the World show featuring over 1,200 notable guests including Bill Gates, Thorpe has spent decades championing social good and helping nonprofits and entrepreneurs raise capital through crowdfunding. He has been a friend and strategic advisor to Keter Africa’s Founder/CEO, Prosper Ikechukwu Egeonu, for ten years.

Keter Africa Energy Ltd™ has signed letters of intent with Wize Eco Inc. in the United States and Nabta Lab Inc. in Uganda.

THREE CONNECTED AREAS OF INNOVATION

Founded by Egeonu, Keter Africa Energy is developing its business around three connected areas: clean energy and power systems; electric vehicle conversion, charging and battery-swapping infrastructure; and energy technology manufacturing.

Its electric mobility ambitions include supporting the transition from petrol-powered tricycles to electric alternatives, alongside the infrastructure needed to support their operation. Its longer-term manufacturing vision seeks to build local technical capacity and help Africa participate more actively in developing and producing energy technologies suited to local conditions and creating regenerative communities across Africa.

PROFIT FOR SOCIAL GOOD

At the heart of Keter Africa’s approach is the belief that commercial success and positive social impact can reinforce each other. Egeonu describes this philosophy as “Profit for Social Good.”

“Our vision is to connect clean energy, electric mobility and technology with real opportunities for our people. Jos, Plateau State and Nigeria deserve a seat at the global table of innovation. We want to build a business that will outlive us and succeed commercially while creating regenerative community impacts — helping build capabilities, clean energy and long-term value for our communities and the environment,” Egeonu said.

Keter Africa’s participation at the GNC California conference marks a milestone in its effort to connect a Nigerian-founded enterprise with international innovators and strategic collaborators. For Jos and Plateau State, the ambition is to demonstrate that locally rooted businesses can participate in global innovation. For Nigeria and Africa, it is to help build an energy transition that creates not only cleaner power and transportation, but skills, enterprise and lasting regenerative community impact.

ABOUT KETER AFRICA ENERGY LTD™

Keter Africa Energy Ltd™ is a clean energy and electric mobility company based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Founded by Prosper Ikechukwu Egeonu, the company is built alongside Blaise Nwokocha on the philosophy of Profit for Social Good — developing renewable energy systems, electric vehicle infrastructure and local energy technology manufacturing with a clear purpose: to energize communities, enrich lives and build regenerative communities across Nigeria and Africa. Its motto is “Energizing Communities, Enriching Lives.”

News Politics October 24, 2026 Only People with Track Records of Service Should Be Voted to Power, Community Declares as They Endorse Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo’s Senatorial Ambition

The people of Unubi in Nnewi South LGA, Anambra State have thrown their weight behind Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Anambra South Senatorial District, describing his ambition as genuine and deserving of collective support.

The declaration was made at a well-attended reception hosted by Chief Amobi Ogum (Onyechimel’eze Unubi) at his residence in Unubi, where the community trooped out en masse to receive the philanthropist and industrialist-turned politician. 

In keeping with tradition and as a mark of respect, Chief Onunkwo first stopped at the palace of the traditional ruler of Unubi, HRH Igwe Francis Umennajiego, Igwe Ohazurume Unubi, where he was warmly received by the King and members of his cabinet.

At Ogum's residence, where a mammoth crowd had already over-run every available space, speakers extolled Ebuka Onunkwo’s track record of job creation through his Seahorse Lubricant Industries, scholarship schemes, and community development initiatives, and whole-heartedly endorsed him to bring effective, people-oriented representation to Anambra South.

The host, Chief Amobi Ogum encouraged the teeming crowd not to be intimidated by the politics of the ruling parties in both the federal and state levels, and decried the prevalence of money politics in the country. He assured them that Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, whom they affectionately addressed as Nwoke Factory will drive employment and infrastructural development from the Senate. 

Responding, Chief Onunkwo thanked the Igwe and the people of Unubi for the warm reception and assured them of his commitment to quality representation if elected. He promised immediate employment to two indigenes of Unubi who were qualified as accountants and promised to carry the entire zone along, if elected. 

In a rare display of maturity and political sagacity, he implored party faithfuls to treat those in other parties as brothers and partners, and assured that his empowerment programmes, scheduled for next month, should be inclusive, as the dire economic situation in the country was biting everyone, irrespective of which party one belonged to. 

The occasion was graced by the leadership of the NDC in Anambra State, led by the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Ikem Uzoezie, who implored the teeming crowd to vote massively for Mr. Peter Obi, and continue all the way down in their voting patterns. He decried the poor state of infrastructural development in the state and wondered what the ruling party in the state would campaign with, as all indices of growth were at an all-time low. 

He was joined by the Party’s State Publicity Secretary, Chief Okwuma Epuechi, the party’s Chairman in Nnewi-South LGA, Barr. Paul Chukwudumogu and all the 20 ward chairmen in the local government area. 

With this endorsement, Unubi joins other communities in the senatorial District that have adopted Onunkwo ahead of the 2027 general election, citing his accessibility, capacity, and track record of philanthropy and service.

Events News October 24, 2026 Prof. Chinedu Ogwus and wife, Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ogwus Chinedu, Dedicate New Presbyterian Church at Edeoha

Date: October 18, 2026

EDEOHA, AHOADA EAST, RIVERS STATE — It was a historic and spiritually significant occasion on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as Prof. Chinedu Ogwus and his beloved wife, Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ogwus Chinedu, children and their extended family, dedicated the new Presbyterian Church of Nigeria at Edeoha Parish, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, to the glory of God.

The memorable ceremony attracted prominent traditional rulers, political stakeholders, religious representatives, family members, friends, and well-wishers from within and outside the community, all gathered to witness the dedication of the new church edifice.

The dedication was conducted by His Eminence, Most Rev. Dr. Ekpenyong Nyong Akpanika, and the Niger Delta Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, who led the spiritual ceremony marking the consecration of the building to the service of God.

The occasion represented a moment of thanksgiving and fulfilment for the Ogwus family, who came together to offer the edifice to Christ as an expression of their faith, gratitude, and commitment to God’s kingdom.

The ceremony was graced by several distinguished personalities and traditional leaders, underscoring the significance of the occasion within the community and beyond.

Among the notable traditional rulers present were Eze Ekpeye Logbo, His Imperial Majesty, Eze Sir (Amb.) Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo, Ph.D., DSSRS, ACTI, FNIM, MNIMN, SFALPP, JP, AP, and His Majesty, King (Amb.) Noble Friday Uwoh, Eze Igbu-Ehuda IV, the Supreme Monarch of the Ancient Ahoada Kingdom (Igbu Ehuda). Other traditional rulers and community leaders were also in attendance to honour the Chinedu Ogwus family on the special occasion.

The event also welcomed relatives who travelled from far and near to witness the historic dedication, including Engr. Ndubuisi Azuka Utulu, Dr Chika, etc

In recognition of the spiritual significance of the event, Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Trans Amadi Branch, sent representatives led by Pastor Steve Osiago to attend the ceremony on behalf of the church.

Political stakeholders were also present, including the NNPP chairmen of Ahoada East and Abua-Odual Local Government Areas, Pastor Joe and Hon. Edi Omagile, respectively. Their presence added to the gathering of community, religious, traditional, and political representatives who came to celebrate with the family.

Beyond the dedication of the church, the occasion highlighted the longstanding philanthropic and humanitarian contributions of Prof. Chinedu Ogwus and his wife, Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ogwus Chinedu, to the development and well-being of their community.

The couple are known for their support for education, youth participation in sports, and humanitarian outreach to widows and less privileged members of society. Through these initiatives, they have continued to demonstrate a commitment to improving lives, supporting young people, and contributing to the development of their community.

Their efforts have attracted commendation and appreciation from members of the community, who recognise the importance of supporting initiatives that promote education, social development, youth engagement, and the welfare of vulnerable people.

For the family, the dedication of the church represents another expression of their desire to give back, not only to society but also to God, whom they acknowledge as the source of their blessings and achievements.

Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ogwus Chinedu is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political aspirant who has continued to participate in community development and humanitarian activities.

She is the Chief Executive Officer of Ekash Collections and serves as Vice President of the Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYECDO).

She is also contesting for the Federal House of Representatives seat representing the Ahoada East/Abua-Odual Federal Constituency under the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

Her involvement in business, philanthropy, youth development, and politics reflects her engagement in both economic and community affairs. The church dedication provided an opportunity for family members, friends, community leaders, and well-wishers to join the couple in celebrating a milestone rooted in faith and service.

The presence of Prof. Chinedu Ogwus, his lovely wife, their children, relatives, friends, and well-wishers made the dedication a deeply personal and memorable family occasion.

By dedicating the new church to Christ, the Ogwus Chinedu family marked what they consider a significant act of gratitude to God for His faithfulness and provision. The edifice is expected to serve as a place of worship, prayer, fellowship, and Christian growth for the congregation and future generations.

The ceremony also reinforced the message that meaningful contributions to society extend beyond material achievements. Their contribution and support in spiritual institutions, education, sports, and humanitarian services can help strengthen the social and moral foundations of the community.

The dedication of the new Presbyterian Church of Nigeria at Edeoha Parish, Ahoada East, on October 18, 2026, stands as a memorable milestone for the Ogwus Chinedu family and the wider community.

As the new edifice begins its service it remain that it will become a centre of prayer, peace, unity, and hope for generations to come.

The occasion concluded as a celebration of Gods love and faithfulness in the family, their philanthropy work and service to God and humanity, expressing gratitude to Almighty God for the opportunity to dedicate an edifice to Christ.

News October 24, 2026 President Tinubu's Extension of CG Immigration Kemi Nandap's Tenure is Well Deserved - Dr. Fasakin

I, Dr. Stephen Olawale Fasakin, KSM, National President, University of Ilorin Alumni Association and Deputy Chairman, Association of Nigerian Universities Alumni, on behalf of the entire alumni family, wish to most heartily commend His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for graciously extending the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, a distinguished alumna and a true Better By Far product of the University of Ilorin.

This well-deserved extension is a testament to the visionary leadership and supervision provided by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, under whose strategic policy direction the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed unprecedented reforms.

The synergy between the Minister and the CGIS has been the driving force behind these achievements. It is on record that Hon. Tunji-Ojo provided the political will, policy backing and massive technological support that enabled the Service to excel.

The sterling achievements recorded under this productive synergy include:

1. Passport Reforms & Service Delivery:

With the Minister's directive and provision of new passport printing infrastructure, the CG cleared over 200,000 backlogs, centralized production to increase capacity from 300 to 5,000 per day, and achieved full digitalization and contactless passport renewal to end touting.

2. Border Security and Technological Innovation:

Under the Minister's Renewed Hope Security Architecture, the landmark e-Border Solution Project was realized, including the Command and Control Centre in Abuja, Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), Passenger Name Record (PNR), e-Gates at all international airports, drones, AI-driven surveillance, and consolidation of over 15 million migration records.

3. War Against Human Trafficking and Transnational Crime:

With the Minister's support for inter-agency collaboration, the Service rescued 137 victims of human trafficking, dismantled 42 trafficking syndicates, and deepened partnership with IOM, INTERPOL, ECOWAS and the EU.

4. International Recognition and Regional Leadership:

The Minister's repositioning of the NIS for global relevance helped Mrs. Nandap to be elected Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum in 2024, and to champion the ECOWAS Biometric Identity Card and secure modern document verification tools from the Netherlands.

5. Personnel Welfare and Capacity Building:

In line with the Minister's staff welfare revolution across the paramilitary services, Mrs. Nandap prioritized improved health insurance, pension, and initiated specialized trainings for over 87 senior officers in document fraud detection, migration data analysis and border management.

Mrs. Nandap, the third female to lead the NIS in its history and a graduate of Biochemistry from the University of Ilorin with Masters in International Relations and an MBA, has justified the confidence reposed in her by Mr. President and the Honourable Minister.

We therefore commend both the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Tunji-Ojo, for his exemplary leadership, and the CGIS for her diligence. We assure Mr. President that this extended tenure of 18 months will be used to further consolidate on these gains.

Thank you, Mr. President, for believing in merit, competence and teamwork.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Signed:

Dr. Stephen Olawale Fasakin, KSM

National President, University of Ilorin Alumni Association

Deputy Chairman, Association of Nigerian Universities Alumni

Former Personal Assistant to Chief M.K.O. Abiola

Crime News October 24, 2026 How my late girlfriend demanded N1.5m for s£x -Killaboi

Benjamin Nnayerugo, popularly known as Killaboi, has told a Lagos State High Court that he allegedly discovered Instagram messages in which his late girlfriend, Augusta Onuwaghagbe, was discussing a sexual encounter with another man for N1.5 million.

Nnayerugo, who is standing trial over Augusta’s death, gave the account while testifying in his defence before Justice Ibironke Harrison at the Lagos State High Court, TBS Annex, Igbosere.

He told the court that the alleged discovery left him emotionally distressed and prompted him to confront Augusta during a video call.

According to the defendant, the incident began in late June 2023 after he lost money on a sports bet and became upset.

He said Augusta had attempted to comfort him by reminding him of previous betting successes and encouraging him, but her efforts failed to improve his mood.

Nnayerugo said Augusta later returned to school, adding that he had access to her Instagram account and continued monitoring her conversations after she left.

He told the court that he noticed she regularly exchanged messages with accounts belonging to people who were not her friends on the platform, with some of the conversations subsequently deleted.

The defendant said he monitored the account for about a week and came across messages concerning invitations to clubs and enquiries about Augusta’s well-being.

He added that they later agreed that she could visit Lagos for the weekend.

Nnayerugo told the court that he intended to log out of her Instagram account before her arrival to prevent her from discovering that he had been monitoring her conversations.

However, he said that a day before the planned visit, he noticed a message from an account identified as “Yako”.

According to him, the sender addressed Augusta as “sweetheart”, explained that he had deactivated his Snapchat account and suggested continuing their conversation on Instagram.

The defendant said the sender asked Augusta when she would visit Lagos, to which she allegedly replied that she could come whenever he wanted.

He further claimed that their conversation progressed to a discussion about payment, during which Augusta allegedly insisted that she would not lower her price.

Nnayerugo said the sender subsequently requested her WhatsApp number to enable them to continue the discussion on the messaging platform.

He told the court that he became suspicious and decided to investigate the exchange using the phone number provided in the conversation.

According to him, he obtained a virtual SIM card, created a WhatsApp account using the name and profile picture associated with “Yako”, and contacted Augusta while pretending to be the man.

The defendant said he asked her to remind him of the amount she wanted, and she allegedly demanded N1.5 million.

He told the court that he offered N800,000, but she allegedly rejected the proposal, explaining that she was taking a significant risk.

Nnayerugo said he subsequently asked whether their proposed meeting would take place in a hotel or an apartment. He alleged that Augusta indicated that either location was acceptable, provided he sent the address.

He added that he later offered N1 million, which she allegedly turned down, before he agreed to pay the N1.5 million she had requested.

The defendant further claimed that he proposed having sex without a condom, provided both parties underwent medical tests beforehand, and that Augusta agreed.

He told the court that the exchange eventually convinced him that the discussion concerned a sexual encounter for payment, although he had initially been unsure about the purpose of the money.

Nnayerugo said he became so distressed during the conversation that he was shaking and experiencing an emotional breakdown.

He told the court that he initially considered sending the money through a friend and arranging a hotel meeting where he could confront Augusta.

However, he said he later abandoned the plan, reasoning that he did not need to spend such an amount to establish that his girlfriend was allegedly cheating on him.

The defendant said he subsequently decided to end the relationship and confront Augusta with the messages he claimed to have discovered.

According to him, he initiated a video call, which Augusta answered, but she screamed and dropped the phone after seeing him.

Nnayerugo said he confronted her over the alleged arrangement, told her he knew what she had been doing and informed her that their relationship was over.

He also told the court that he threatened to inform Augusta’s mother about what he had discovered.

The defendant said he shared a close relationship with her mother, who had supported their relationship, regularly prayed for him and attended a church he sometimes visited.

He said he initially could not reach her for about 20 minutes but eventually explained the messages he had allegedly found and informed her that he had ended the relationship.

According to Nnayerugo, Augusta’s mother questioned his decision to access her daughter’s account, telling him that the action was wrong and constituted a criminal offence.

He said he was angered by her response, explaining that his intention had been to inform her about the breakup rather than discuss how he accessed the account.

The defendant added that Augusta’s mother indicated she would speak with her daughter, but he reiterated that this was not the reason for his call before ending the conversation.

Earlier in the proceedings, defence counsel, Marcel Oru, asked the court to excuse Augusta’s mother and brother from the courtroom during the planned playback of a video recording.

Oru said the request was intended to spare the deceased’s relatives additional emotional distress while the recording was being played.

Prosecution counsel, Adebayo Araba, did not oppose the request.

The defence lawyer, however, clarified that the recording had not yet been tendered in evidence and that his application was aimed at preventing further emotional pain for the deceased’s family.

Justice Harrison subsequently adjourned the case to Thursday, October 22.

Nnayerugo is standing trial over Augusta’s death. The allegations concerning her private communications were made by the defendant during his testimony and have not, by themselves, been established as facts by the court.

(TVC)