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 […]
Nnamdi Kanu reports Abuja Chief Judge to CJN over case transfer
The leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to assign his case to a different judge. His legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, sent a letter explaining that the current judge, Justice Binta Nyako, had already stepped down from the […]
Assign Nnamdi Kanu’s case to another judge or transfer to South-East – IPOB lawyers write CJN
The legal team representing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has written to Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. They are asking for the case to be assigned to a different judge or moved to the South-East, where the alleged offenses took place. Kanu’s case has been ongoing since 2015 and […]
EFCC arraigns man for selling Cartier diamond bracelet in dollars in Lagos
On February 5, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Precious Chimaobi Uzondu before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Uzondu is facing two charges related to allegedly refusing to accept Naira as payment for a Cartier diamond bracelet. The case was heard by Justice A.O. Owoeye. The EFCC has accused Uzondu […]
Transfer My Case To The South East – Nnamdi Kanu To Chief Judge
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has requested that his trial be moved to the Southeast if no judge in Abuja is willing to handle it. He made this demand following concerns about Justice Binta Nyako, who previously withdrew from his case. Back in September 2024, Kanu asked Justice Nyako […]