Nigeria, July 31 -- The Special Offences Division of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has refused a fresh bail application filed by embattled former socialite Fred Ajudua, who is standing trial for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian national of over $1 million under false pretences.

The judge, Mojisola Dada, ruling on Wednesday, said she was constrained to grant the application due to pending appeals before the Supreme Court.

The judge said she would await the Supreme Court's decision.

"In view of the applications filed at the Supreme Court, I am constrained to make any decision with respect to this instant application filed by the defence counsel. I will abide by the decisions of the Supreme Court," she ruled.

Ms Dada adjourned fu...