350:(1979), the Federal Court of Appeal did not possess the jurisdiction to consider the appeal against the initial order of acquittal granted by the High Court in Kano. The argument revolved around how "decision" is understood in Section 277 of the Constitution. Nafiu claimed that the Federal Court of Appeal made a legal mistake by even considering the appeal and insisted it should have simply rejected it outright.
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return before taking any further action. Consequently, the cook contacted Nafiu and informed him of the situation. Nafiu promptly returned home shortly thereafter. Together, they all proceeded to the room, where they found her lifeless body. Signs of froth were apparent in her mouth and nostrils, and there were wounds on various parts of her body, including her back.
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At around 2 p.m., Nafiu's children were driven home, at his request, by one of his other drivers. Upon their arrival, the children went to Fatima's room. Subsequently, they alerted the cook, concerned after their mother was not responding to their calls. The cook suggested that they wait for Nafiu to
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Meanwhile, upon his return from the airport, the driver reported to Nafiu's office located 'elsewhere in the city'. Nafiu directed the driver to take the
Peugeot to a mechanic for repairs. But before doing so, the driver checked the car's trunk to remove the "soiled blankets and clothes" he had
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was among the guests, leaving the residence between 10 p.m. and 11p.m. According to him, Fatima "was quite alright" when he left them. Nafiu's driver and cook also confirmed that they left Fatima "in good health, joking...", before retiring for the night.
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intruder being responsible for the homicide, as there was no evidence of a break-in. The trial judge further examined the cause of death based on expert medical evidence provided by the defense. However, the judge was unable to conclude
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Nafiu spent "a few years in jail" before being released and have since been free. Due to this conviction, Nafiu was deemed "unstable" to assume control of his father's business empire. As a result, his younger brother,
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with his luggage filled with cash provided by Nafiu. This allegation triggered a significant public uproar, prompting the state government to challenge the verdict by lodging an appeal with the
322:'s last British judge. Jones retired from service and left Nigeria "immediately on the conclusion of this case". Unsubstantiated rumors circulated, alleging that Jones was spotted leaving
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on certain aspects of their testimony, which related to the circumstances surrounding the death. Medical evidence was provided by Dr. Bansi Badan
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judge, who ultimately declared him not guilty. However, the verdict led to substantial public outcry and allegations of corruption, prompting a subsequent trial overseen by a
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