The Federal High Court in Abuja has given a new order to the Nigerian government. The court said that all documents or materials planned for use during Nnamdi Kanu’s trial must be given to him ahead of time.

Justice James Omotosho made it clear that the defence must not be taken by surprise. All documents must be shared early and listed properly before they are used in court. This will help make sure the trial is fair and follows the law.

The judge gave this order during the hearing of Kanu’s case on terrorism charges. The trial resumed on Tuesday, and this rule was made to ensure that Kanu and his legal team are fully prepared.

During the trial, a second witness, known as PWBBB, said he was asked by the Attorney General to investigate Kanu. He said Kanu operates Radio Biafra and is the founder of the Eastern Security Network.

The government’s lawyer, Chief Adegnoyega Awomolo (SAN), tried to submit a letter that gave permission for the investigation. But Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), objected. He said the letter was not submitted ahead of time as the law requires. Because of this, the government withdrew the letter, and the court allowed the withdrawal.

There was also an argument about a video that the defence wanted to use. Interestingly, Kanu himself disagreed with showing the video. The judge reminded both sides that no evidence will be accepted unless it has already been shared with the defence.

During more questioning of the first witness (PWAAA), who is a DSS officer, he admitted that he didn’t know some of the terrorism charges against Kanu had already been removed by the court. He also didn’t know the current status of the other charges.

Later, when questioned again by the lead prosecutor, the witness said Kanu’s actions show he wants parts of Nigeria to separate and become their own country.

The court has set the next hearing date for May 7th. More testimonies and arguments are expected as the trial goes on.