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Court grants bail to Galaxy Transport MD

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7 years ago

July 4, 2019

Justice Venchak Gaba of the High Court, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Kwali Area Council, on Wednesday granted bail to the Managing Director of Galaxy Transport and Construction Services Ltd, Babagana Dalori, on the condition he signs a N5 million bond.

Delivering ruling on the bail application filed by Counsel to Dalori, Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama (SAN), Gaba also ordered the managing director to submit his international passport to the court.

The judge also held that the defendant must provide two sureties with N5 million each; adding that one of the sureties must be resident in his personal house while the other must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court.

According to him, the essence of the bail is to enable the defendant prepare adequately for his defence, adding that an accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

“I have gone through the processes before this court and all the provisions cited therein and when an accused person is arraigned before the court, he is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.

“Bail issues are always at the discretion of the court and the essence of bail is to enable the defendant attend to proceedings and to enable him prepare adequately for his defence.

“In this light, I have exercised my discretion in granting the defendant bail in the sum of N5 million and two sureties in like some.

“The defendant is to deposit his international passport in the custody of the court,’’ he held.

Earlier, Gadzama (SAN) prayed the court to grant the defendant bail on liberal terms since he has never had any criminal record.

“The applicant has no criminal record. When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invited them, they submitted themselves voluntarily.

“If the application is granted, they will make themselves available for trial in the next adjourned date.

“The defendant submitted themselves since March 29 and has been in incarceration since then.

“He has never interfered with the investigation and he will never interfere with the investigation,’’ he said.

The EFCC arraigned the 35-year-old Dalori alongside his Galaxy Transport and Construction Company on a alleged one-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N10 million from one Abubakar Hajara.
However, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, prompting the prosecuting counsel, Maryam Aminu Ahmed, to pray the court to remand the suspect in prison custody, pending the commencement of trial.

The one-count charge reads: “That you, Babagana Abba Dalori and Galaxy Transportation and Construction Services Limited, sometime in 2016 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this honourable court with intent to defraud.
“To obtain the sum of N10,000,000.00 from one Abubakar Hajara under the false pretence that the money would be invested in the business of buying and selling of special trip(s) of excavated sand.

“Which pretence you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the same Act.”

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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11 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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