7 h. ago Alleged Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu Petitions CJN Over Case Transfer 

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun over his pending transfer case. Kanu urged Justice Kekere Ekun to direct Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to reassign his case to another judge with proper jurisdiction. The IPOB’s leader […] The post Alleged Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu Petitions CJN Over Case Transfer  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago S’East stakeholders demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release, establishment of human rights bureau

A two-day South-East Stakeholders’ Summit held in Enugu, Nigeria, has called for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the establishment of a human rights bureau to address escalating security challenges and human rights violations in the South-East region. The South-East Stakeholders’ Summit on Peace and Read More

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5 d. ago Nnamdi Kanu alerts public on alleged executive, judicial fraud against him

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has accused the executive and judiciary of perpetrating fraud against him since his extraordinary rendition in 2021. In the light of this, Kanu has therefore vowed not to make himself available again to be tried by any judge […] The post Nnamdi Kanu alerts public on alleged executive, judicial fraud against him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ndume demands probe into USAID’s operations over terrorism financing allegation

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has said the operations of the United States Agency for International Development, in Nigeria is suspicious. The former Senate Chief Whip stated this on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise News programme, Prime Time. Ndume’s comment comes days after US Congressman Scott Read More

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7 d. ago Senate Threatens To Expel USAID Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding

The Nigerian Senate has issued a stern warning to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), stating that the agency’s offices in Nigeria will be shut down if allegations of funding Boko Haram terrorists are proven true. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session on Wednesday, emphasised the need for a thorough investigation […] The post Senate Threatens To Expel USAID Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Alleged USAID Terrorism Funding In Nigeria

The Senate has summoned security and intelligence chiefs to investigate allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was funding terrorism in Nigeria. The resolution was adopted following an Motion of Urgent National Security raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, during plenary on Wednesday. Ndume emphasised the gravity […]

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8 d. ago Senate summons NSA Ribadu, DSS, NIA chiefs over alleged USAID terrorism funding

Tribune Online Senate summons NSA Ribadu, DSS, NIA chiefs over alleged USAID terrorism funding The security chiefs are to brief the Senate in camera on the veracity or otherwise of the allegation, which is also being investigated by the US Government. Senate summons NSA Ribadu, DSS, NIA chiefs over alleged USAID terrorism funding Tribune Online

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8 d. ago IPOB explains reason for Kanu’s outburst during his recent court trial

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB) has given reasons for its leader’s angry outburst during his last court sitting in Abuja. Spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful, alleged that the judiciary by his continual trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has derailed. His statement read in part: “It is scandalous that […] The post IPOB explains reason for Kanu’s outburst during his recent court trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s detention: Family decries UK PM’s continued silence 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The family of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has decried the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer’s continued silence over the detention of their son who is a British citizen, in Nigeria. A statement by Kanu’s younger brother, Kanunta Kanu on behalf of the […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s detention: Family decries UK PM’s continued silence  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to probe terrorism allegation made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Recall that Mr. Perry had recently accused former U.S president, Barack Obama of allegedly funding notorious terrorist group, Boko Haram through United States Agency for International Development. The Republican from Pennsylvania, made […] The post Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Accuses Southeast Govs Of Playing Politics With Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has publicly condemned the Southeast Governors for their inaction regarding the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group accused the governors of reneging on their commitments made during a public meeting in Enugu on July 2, 2024, to secure […] The post Ohanaeze Ndigbo Accuses Southeast Govs Of Playing Politics With Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ndume, BOCCIMA Seek Probe Of USAID Over Alleged Terrorism Sponsorship

Lawmaker representing Southern Borno Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume has described the allegation by a United States congressman, Scott Perry that USAID is funding terrorist organisations including Boko Haram terrorists as weighty allegation that should be investigated by the National Assembly and the Nigerian government. LEADERSHIP reports that Perry, who represents […]

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1 week ago Kanu Vows To Remain In Detention For Life Until Impartial Judge Takes Over His Case

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made a bold declaration, stating that he is prepared to spend the rest of his life in detention if it means waiting for a proper and impartial judge to handle his case. Kanu has been detained since 2021, facing terrorism-related charges before Justice […] The post Kanu Vows To Remain In Detention For Life Until Impartial Judge Takes Over His Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kanu’s Family Accuses South East Govs Of Inaction Over IPOB Leader’s Detention

The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), has expressed disappointment with the South East Governors, accusing them of not doing enough to secure Kanu’s release. Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, speaking at a memorial service for his late parents, HRM Eze Israel and Ugoeze Sally Kanu, questioned the […] The post Kanu’s Family Accuses South East Govs Of Inaction Over IPOB Leader’s Detention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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