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Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Bid for Transfer From Sokoto Prison

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out an ex parte motion filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Mr. Kanu’s legal representative, Mr. Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer with the […]

Fresh Concerns After Court Orders Kanu’s Relocation to Sokoto

The Department of State Services (DSS) has transferred the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, to the Nigerian Custodial Centre in Sokoto, in compliance with a judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja. A senior security source confirmed that the relocation followed Kanu’s conviction and sentencing for […]

Four Years After Controversial Arrest, Kanu Faces Life Term as FG Pushes for Death Sentence

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven terrorism charges brought by the Federal Government. The judgment came four years after Kanu was arrested in Kenya under contentious circumstances […]

Defend yourself or forfeit the chance, judge warns Nnamdi Kanu

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has given the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, until 5 November to defend the terrorism-related charges filed against him or be deemed to have forfeited his right to do so. The judge issued the order after Mr. Kanu, for […]

Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Freed After Four Days in Kuje Prison

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, have been released from Kuje Prison after four days in detention. Announcing his release on Monday via X, Sowore wrote: “Happening Now: Leaving Kuje Prison in Abuja after being detained there illegally for four days. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.” He was detained last week following his appearance […]

‘No Case to Answer’: Kanu Rejects Defence, Challenges Legitimacy of Trial

Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial, insisting he has no case to answer. At the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Kanu said he had reviewed the case file […]

Going Solo: Nnamdi Kanu Fires Lawyers, Questions Court’s Power to Try Him

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday announced that he had disengaged his legal team led by Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN) at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Kanu informed Justice James Omotosho at the resumed hearing that he was prepared to conduct his own defence. Following his decision, all […]

Sowore Insists on #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Despite Court Ban

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has vowed to proceed with the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest despite a Federal High Court order restricting demonstrations around key government institutions in Abuja. The protest, scheduled for Monday, 20 October 2025, seeks the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in custody since his […]

No Cause for Alarm: Nnamdi Kanu’s Ailment ‘Not Serious’, Doctors Tell Court

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) team, led by its president, has confirmed that the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The team’s assessment followed a directive by Justice James Omotosho, who ordered a neutral medical evaluation to determine Kanu’s true health status after […]

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