Nnamdi Kanu
Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of terrorism. The sentencing was announced on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho. Kanu was handed a life imprisonment sentence for Counts 4, 5 and 6 of the seven-count charges, while he was handed a 20-year […]
BREAKING: Court Finds Nnamdi Kanu Guilty On All Counts
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on seven terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the Presiding Judge, James Omotosho, cited prosecution evidence, including video interviews in which Kanu made violent threats against Nigeria and its citizens, […]
DSS denies role in Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest in Kenya
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it was not involved in the 2021 arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Kenya. The agency said its operational jurisdiction does not extend beyond Nigeria’s territorial boundaries. concerns about social media posts by Ejimakor, describing them as misleading. He called for […]
Afenifere Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Appoints Dele Farotimi As Secretary
The leadership of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to forthwith release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The group in a communique on Tuesday said the fair hearing of the separatist leader may no longer be guaranteed due to controversial and conflicting legal proceedings […]
Nnamdi Kanu drags Justice Nyako before NJC, alleges judicial bias
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a petition against Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, before the National Judicial Council, accusing her of judicial misconduct in handling his trial. The petition, dated 13 January 2024, was addressed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who also […]
Alleged rights breach: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kaanu failed to provide credible evidence to back the alleged […]
Nnamdi Kanu Labels FG Lawyer ‘Terrorist’ Following Bail Plea Denial
On Monday, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), sparked turmoil at the Federal High Court in Abuja when his bail request was denied. Detained on charges of treasonable felony, Kanu had sought bail or a transfer from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to prison, or alternatively, house arrest. Presiding […]
Nnamdi Kanu Awaits Ruling on Bail Restoration and Custody Change
Today, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Biafra nation agitators, awaits a crucial ruling on his plea for the restoration of revoked bail and a shift from Department of State Services (DSS) custody. Justice Binta Fatimat Nyako is set to deliver the ruling following arguments from Kanu’s legal team […]
Judge threatens to adjourn Kanu’s trial indefinitely
Binta Nyako, judge of a federal high court, in Abuja, has threatened to adjourn indefinitely, the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Nyako, at the court session on Wednesday, faulted Kanu and his lawyer for delaying the commencement of the trial. Earlier, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s lawyer, […]
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal against police, DSS over unlawful arrest, detention
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday dismissed the appeal brought before it by Felix Okonkwo, one of the lawyers to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu over his unlawful arrest and detention by the Police and the State Security Services, SSS. Justice Okon Abang dismissed the appeal […]