Court rejects Nigerian Govt’s exhibits in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected major pieces of evidence the Nigerian Government brought forward in its terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, a pro-Biafra activist. The government had submitted statements Kanu made on October 21, 24, and November 4, 2015 during his interrogation by the Department of State […]
Put your house in order, judge tells Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team
The Federal High Court in Abuja is growing tired of delays in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Kolawole Omotosho has told Kanu’s legal team to get their act together and stop asking for many adjournments. The judge explained that he decided to speed […]
FG Sues Access Bank, Staff Over Alleged N825.9 Million Fraud Scheme
The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against Access Bank Plc and one of its employees over a serious fraud case. They are accused of stealing N825.9 million that belonged to the government. This case is now before the Federal High Court. This legal action came after an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and […]
Natasha arrives court as judge hears Akpabio’s contempt claims
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan attended the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday for a court hearing regarding a contempt case brought by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The case revolves around accusations that Natasha disregarded a court order. Justice Binta Nyako, who is overseeing the case, scheduled the hearing for Tuesday. Additionally, she mentioned that she […]
Court Orders Nigerian Govt to Serve Court Documents On Nnamdi Kanu Ahead of Trial
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 […]
We did not find weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in Lagos – DSS witness tells court
A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court in Abuja that no weapons linked to terrorism or violence were found on Nnamdi Kanu when he was arrested in Lagos on October 15, 2015. The DSS officer, referred to as PWAAA in court, also said nothing threatening was recovered from […]
Court okays Nigerian Govt to use masked witnesses to testify in charges against Nnamdi Kanu
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Nigerian government permission to let its witnesses testify behind a screen in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is facing charges related to terrorism because of his role as a leader in the Biafra movement. The ruling was made on Tuesday, April 29, by Justice James […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to start afresh March 21, identity of new judge revealed
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will start over on March 21, 2025. The case has been assigned to a new judge, Justice James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu’s lead lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed that hearing notices have already been sent out. He described […]
Court confirms service of order as senate denies knowledge of order restraining ethics committee from investigating Natasha Akpoti
A Federal High Court in Abuja has confirmed that the Senate was properly served with a restraining order in the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District. The case has now been adjourned to March 25, 2025, for further hearing. Senator Natasha Akpoti had gone to court to stop the Senate Committee […]
BREAKING: Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu’s case finally reassigned to another Judge
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will now have his case handled by a new judge. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, made this decision. This update was shared by Kanu’s lead lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, in a statement on Saturday. He confirmed that Kanu is […]