Nnamdi Kanu fails to open defence, cites denial of access to case file
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu told the court that he was unable to proceed because he had not been granted access to his case file, which he said […]
Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 24 hours to defend terrorism charges against him
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence against terrorism charges on October 24, giving him just 24 hours to comply. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, ruled that failure to open his defence as ordered would be seen […]
Court Approves Only 10 Attendees As Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Resumes Today
The court case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed today, Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. However, the court placed a strict limit on how many people could attend. Justice James K. Omotosho, the judge in charge, approved only ten people from Kanu’s […]
Court throws out FG’s evidence against Nnamdi Kanu due to absence of lawyer during interrogation
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected important pieces of evidence that the federal government wanted to use in the case against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which is a banned group. The government, through a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS), tried to submit statements […]
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 […]
Explain why you blocked Nnamdi Kanu from his lead lawyer, Kanu Agabi – Ejimakor to DSS
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team has questioned why the Department of State Services (DSS) blocked his lead lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi, from visiting him. On Monday, Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, shared this concern in a statement posted on social media platform X. He said Agabi had gone to the DSS facility in Abuja to meet […]
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 […]
Ex- Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, Collapsed in Court
Former Power Minister, Saleh Mamman, collapsed in court, delaying his hearing. He entered the courtroom with wet clothes. The judge, Justice Omotosho, asked why Mamman was sweating or if it was raining. Mamman said water was poured on him. EFCC lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, told the court about Mamman’s health issues discussed outside the courtroom. […]