Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges to November 24.

The trial was originally scheduled to begin on Monday, October 20, but it was delayed due to a protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore, who was demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

After court activities resumed on Tuesday, the judge fixed November 24 as the new date for the hearing.

Earlier, on September 22, Justice Umar had also adjourned the case after the defence team raised an objection. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was first arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Publ...