‘Unconstitutional and Political’ — IPOB Condemns Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Imprisonment
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed the Federal High Court ruling that handed its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, a life sentence on seven terrorism-related charges, describing the verdict as unlawful and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group insisted that Kanu “committed no offence recognized […]
Drama As Judge Orders DSS To Bundle Nnamdi Kanu Out Of Court
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday when Justice James Omotosho ordered security operatives to remove the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from his courtroom. The directive came after Kanu repeatedly interrupted proceedings, raised his voice, and refused to follow the judge’s instructions. […]
Nnamdi Kanu Challenges Legality of Terrorism Charges as Court Gives Final Deadline to Open Defence
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has once again contested the legitimacy of the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government, arguing that the case lacks a valid legal basis under Nigerian law. At the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on […]
Ejimakor Accuses FG of ‘Romancing Terrorists’ While Persecuting Kanu, IPOB
Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, has accused the Federal Government of maintaining a “romantic relationship” with terrorists while relentlessly prosecuting his client, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ejimakor made the allegation on Friday, criticising what he described as the government’s blatant double standards in handling terrorism-related cases. According to […]
Kanu Files Fresh Motion to Dismiss All Charges in Terror Trial
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a new motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the entire terrorism‑related prosecution against him and seeking the dismissal of all charges. What the Motion Alleges In a document filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, Kanu argues the current trial is […]
Police Re-Arrest Sowore Moments After Bail at Kuje Court, Abuja
Drama unfolded at the Kuje Magistrate Court on Friday as security operatives re-arrested human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, moments after he was granted bail by the court. Sowore, alongside several others, had been arraigned earlier in the day over charges related to a recent #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. The prosecution accused […]