Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday ordered Ezekiel Onyedikachi, a former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, to appear on 6 March.

Trial judge Alexander Owoeye gave the order following Mr Onyedikachi's absence from court on Monday. The judge insisted that the bench warrant he issued against the defendant at previous proceedings remained.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Mr Onyedikachi before the court over an alleged $345,000 fraud committed against gospel singer Mrs Chinwo.

Mrs Chinwo alleged that the defendant diverted about $345,000 from royalty due to her.

But the court had repeatedly rescheduled the defendant's arraignment due to his absence from court.

On 16 January, the ...