A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has granted
bail to former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki, and four
others standing trial for alleged money laundering and criminal breach
of trust.
Others standing trial over a 19-count charge preferred against them
include, a former director of finance at the office of the NSA, Shuaibu
Salisu, a former Group General Manager of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation, Aminu Baba Kusa and two firms, Acacia Holdings
Limited and Reliance
Reference Hospital.
Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf granted bail
to the accused persons on the sum of N250 Million on the condition
that they produce a surety each who must be a serving or retired
civil servant not lower than the rank of a director.
The civil servant must also show possession of a property within the FCT worth the same amount, the judge ordered.
All the accused
were also asked to deposit copies of their international
passports with the court registrar. They are to also notify the
court of any travel arrangement outside the FCT.
Mr. Dasuki is accused of mis-spending about $2.1 billion meant for
the purchase of weapons for the fight against extremist group, Boko
Haram.
He denies wrongdoing.
Guus Hiddink in two minds over succeeding Mourinho - "Chelsea are in a bad situation"
The former Real Madrid manager, who is heavy
favourite to take over as the Portuguese's replacement at Stamford
Bridge, admits he is unsure whether he wants the job
The former Real Madrid and PSV boss has been strongly linked with taking over at Stamford Bridge following the sacking of Jose Mourinho on Thursday.Hiddink previously coached the Blues on an interim basis following Luiz Felipe Scolari's departure in 2009.
But the Dutchman has conceded that he does not know whether he wants to take up the position for a second time.
"I want to gain as much information as possible. Chelsea is in a bad situation and there are reasons for that," he told De Telegraaf.
"Before I take a decision, I want to have insight.
"The coaches will do that [take charge against Sunderland on Saturday]. Or I will visit the match depends on my first conversation. In response, I determine whether I stay longer in London to discuss the matter further."
Reports suggested that Hiddink was favourite to take over from Mourinho, but his latest comments could open the door for another candidate.
Guus Hiddink in two minds over succeeding Mourinho - "Chelsea are in a bad situation"
The former Real Madrid manager, who is heavy
favourite to take over as the Portuguese's replacement at Stamford
Bridge, admits he is unsure whether he wants the job
The former Real Madrid and PSV boss has been strongly linked with taking over at Stamford Bridge following the sacking of Jose Mourinho on Thursday.Hiddink previously coached the Blues on an interim basis following Luiz Felipe Scolari's departure in 2009.
But the Dutchman has conceded that he does not know whether he wants to take up the position for a second time.
"I want to gain as much information as possible. Chelsea is in a bad situation and there are reasons for that," he told De Telegraaf.
"Before I take a decision, I want to have insight.
"The coaches will do that [take charge against Sunderland on Saturday]. Or I will visit the match depends on my first conversation. In response, I determine whether I stay longer in London to discuss the matter further."
Reports suggested that Hiddink was favourite to take over from Mourinho, but his latest comments could open the door for another candidate.
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