Suspect charged with breaching peace (Nation) A 35-year-old man, Hassan Bakare, on Monday appeared at an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly conducting himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace. Bakare,…
Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan boss hit with fresh charge (BBC)
Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has been indicted by prosecutors in Japan on a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust. It is the fourth charge brought against Mr Ghosn and relates to the alleged misuse of company funds. The…
Ghosn: Former Nissan chief arrested in Japan on new claims (BBC)
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has been re-arrested in Tokyo while out on bail pending trial over claims of financial misconduct. Prosecutors said the 65-year-old had been detained over suspicions he caused Nissan $5m (£3.8m) in losses, according to reports.…
Ghosn lawyer urges separate trial from Nissan (Guardian)
The lead lawyer for Carlos Ghosn on Tuesday called for the tycoon to be tried separately from Nissan and his former right-hand man, in the interests of a “fair trial.” Junichiro Hironaka told reporters that the court currently planned to…
Ex-Nissan boss faces more time in custody as bail denied (BBC)
A Tokyo court has rejected Carlos Ghosn’s latest request for bail, despite his promise to wear an electronic tag to secure his release. The former Nissan boss has been in detention since 19 November on allegations of financial misconduct. Lawyers…
New Nissan Leaf goes farther, faster (CNN)
This time, Nissan is going head-to-head with General Motors and Tesla. Nissan unveiled a new, more powerful version of its Leaf electric car Tuesday that will compete more directly against cars like the Chevrolet Bolt EV and, eventually, the base…
Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn’s detention extended (DW)
Carmaker Nissan’s ex-chair Carlos Ghosn, arrested last month for breach of trust, is to be kept in pre-trial detention over Christmas and New Year. Ghosn was credited with making Nissan Motors a viable global competitor. A court in Tokyo on…
Crisis worsens for Nissan after indictments (CNN)
Carlos Ghosn and Nissan, the Japanese automaker he saved from collapse, were indicted Monday on allegations of financial misconduct, deepening a crisis that already brought down one of the global car industry’s most iconic figures. Tokyo prosecutors said they indicted…
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn charged, served with fresh arrest warrant (Guardian)
Japanese prosecutors Monday formally charged Carlos Ghosn with financial misconduct for under-reporting his salary and also served him a fresh warrant on separate allegations, meaning the tycoon will likely spend Christmas in a cell. It represents a stunning turnaround for…
Ghosn sacked as Mitsubishi Motors chairman (BBC)
Carlos Ghosn has been sacked as chairman of Mitsubishi Motors after his arrest in Japan over misconduct claims. It follows a similar move by Nissan last week amid claims he falsely understated his salary and used company money for personal…