Nigeria, June 20 -- A state high court in Awka, Anambra State, on Friday, granted a native doctor bail in the sum of N50 million.

The native doctor, Johnpaul Ezenagu, popularly known as "Muo Mmili Afuluanya" is facing trial over alleged ritual practices.

Mr Ezenagu would have been arraigned in April but the arraignment was postponed until 3 June due to his ill-health.

During the hearing on 3 June, his lawyer, Kingsley Awuka, applied for his bail on health grounds which was opposed by the prosecution which asked the court to remand him in prison until determination of the application.

The court subsequently declined the bail application and remanded the native doctor at the Amawbia Correctional Centre.

The court subsequently adjourned...