The trial of Isaac Bristol faced delays due to the absence of Justice Emeka Nwite from the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The court session scheduled for Tuesday could not take place as Justice Nwite is currently on a two-week vacation, having previously sat during the annual vacation period from July 23 to September 13. The next court date for Bristol has been set for January 22, 2025.

On September 27, Justice Nwite had granted Bristol bail of N5 million, with the stipulation of one surety in the same amount. The ruling emphasized that bail is a constitutional right, requiring the surety to be a reputable citizen with a verified tax clearance certificate and address. Additionally, Bristol was ordered to deposit his international passport with the court. Failure to meet these conditions could result in the revocation of his bail.

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Credible News recalls that the Nigeria Police Force said the officials from the National Cybercrime Centre arrested him for allegedly undermining the integrity of government operations.  He faced a nine-count charge of unlawfully obtaining and distributing classified government documents, destroying evidence, and violating money laundering and cybercrime laws.

The prosecution accused him of sharing documents alleging that President Bola Tinubu had allocated N24.1 billion to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria via Vice President Kashim Shettima, later claiming the amount had risen to N90 billion. Bristol has denied all charges against him.

Tamunobiefiri operates as an anonymous whistleblower on X.com, 99% Oppressed, and tweets as #PIDOMNIGERIA.

The police said PIDOM Nigeria was arrested on August 5 in his hotel room in Rivers State.

His arrest and arraignment by the police had stirred up the internet with Nigerians demanding his immediate release and end to the consistent intimidation of journalists and activists.

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