Court Orders Remand Of Naira Marley In Prison

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand in prison custody of hip hop artist, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley.

Justice Nicholas Oweibo on Monday ordered his remand after his arraignment before the court on 11 counts of alleged credit fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed the charge against him on Tuesday, May 14.

When the counts were read to him, Naira Marley pleaded not guilty. The court fixed May 30 for arguments on his application for bail.