Court demands explanation for Dino Melaye’s absence
By OakTV
17 May 2018 |
9:56 am
Justice Olasumbo Goodluck of FCT High Court in Maitama, on Wednesday, adjourned until May 17 for Dino Melaye’s lawyer to properly tender an explanation as to why his client was not in court.
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