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The Federal Government has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, over alleged conspiracy.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani. The charges relate to an alleged conspiracy involving a property in London, according to a report from Daily Trust.

The report indicates that this is a new development in proceedings concerning Ozekhome, a prominent human rights lawyer in Nigeria. No additional details on the specifics of the conspiracy were provided in the initial coverage. The case could have significant implications for Ozekhome and Useni, though no outcomes or future steps are outlined.

The story was published on February 24, 2024, highlighting ongoing legal matters linked to overseas property.

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