Rescued victims filed petition against Tukur Mamu on terrorism involvement – DSS Witness
A Federal High Court in Abuja has heard that several victims rescued after the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack submitted written petitions to the Department of State Services (DSS) against alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu. The disclosure was made by a DSS operative who appeared as the sixth prosecution witness in Mamu’s ongoing terrorism trial before […]
You don’t know the law’ — Nnamdi Kanu tells judge
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday confronted a judge in court, insisting that the judicial officer did not understand the law. The incident occurred during proceedings in a case where Kanu faces terrorism-related charges. The IPOB leader argued that certain legal points were being ignored, claiming that the judge’s […]
Terrorism trial: Nnamdi Kanu wants AGF, DSS DG, two witnesses charged for alleged perjury
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called for the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and two prosecution witnesses to be charged with perjury. Kanu’s legal team alleges that these officials provided false statements during his terrorism trial, which they claim […]
Terrorism: You can’t convict me – Nnamdi Kanu dares Judge
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has boldly declared that he cannot be convicted in his ongoing terrorism case. Speaking after his hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kanu strongly argued that he cannot be found guilty without a legal basis. Looking visibly upset, he insisted that no […]
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 […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment not life-threatening, he’s fit to stand trial – NMA Panel
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) panel assigned to evaluate Nnamdi Kanu’s health has declared that the ailment of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not life-threatening. The report confirmed that Kanu is medically fit to continue his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The medical assessment […]
FG kicks as Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer claims his threats were mere boast
The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss Nnamdi Kanu’s request to stop his trial and instead order him to continue defending himself against terrorism charges. During the hearing on July 18, the government’s lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), said they had given the court enough evidence—including videos and witnesses—to prove […]
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 […]