Nigeria’s Deputy Senate Omo-Agege not convicted in U.S – Court
31 January 2020 |
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An FCT High Court sitting in Bwari, FCT, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking the sack of Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege’s over allegations of perjury.
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