Nigeria’s Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal rejects a bail application by Garba Mohammed Dukku, a former Director of Finance and Administration in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The court dismisses his request for release from prison custody following his conviction over alleged involvement in an N319 million fraud case. According to the reports, Dukku was sentenced to 24 years in relation to the matter. The Appeal Court also orders an accelerated hearing, directing that the case be processed more quickly than standard timelines. The decisions reflect that the court does not grant interim liberty while the appeal proceedings continue. The outlets present the rulings as part of the appellate process after the conviction and prison term, with the court’s focus on denying bail and moving the appeal forward through a faster hearing schedule. Details on the prosecution’s allegations, the lower court’s reasoning, and the specific grounds for the appeal are not included in the provided summaries.