52 h. ago I swear in God’s name, I’ve no hands in Lagos EndSARS killings –Kanu

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has denied involvement in the October 2020 #EndSARS protests and destruction of properties in Lagos. Kanu distanced himself from the tragic incident in a video played in the course of his ongoing trial at the Abuja division of the Federal […] The post I swear in God’s name, I’ve no hands in Lagos EndSARS killings –Kanu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), denied any involvement in the violence and destruction during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos State. Speaking via a video played during his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, May 8, Kanu distanced […] The post “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, resumed on a dramatic note with a ban placed on Favour Kanu, the wife of his younger brother, Prince Fineboy Kanu, from attending the next three court sessions for streaming the proceedings of the […] The post Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned what it calls deliberate misrepresentation of court proceedings in his ongoing terrorism trial by certain media outlets. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Kanu, the family described an article titled “Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public […] The post Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago ‘No Arms Found On Nnamdi Kanu During 2015 Arrest’, DSS Witness Testifies

A witness of the Federal Government testified on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja that no weapon of terrorism or violence were recovered from the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. Kanu’s trail resumed on Friday before Justice James […]

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8 d. ago We found no weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in 2015 — DSS witness

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A witness for the Federal Government has told the Abuja division of the Federal High Court that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. The witness who is […] The post We found no weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in 2015 — DSS witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Freedom Fighting Is My Right, Not Terrorism – Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), reiterated in court on Tuesday, that his campaign for self-determination is not terrorism but a lawful exercise of his rights. During the proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a statement he made to the Department of State Services (DSS) on October 15, 2015, […] The post Freedom Fighting Is My Right, Not Terrorism – Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nnamdi Kanu: Court Grants FG’s Request To Hide Witnesses’ Identities, Allows Them Testify Behind Closed Doors Over Security Fears

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the federal government permission to shield its witnesses in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), facing terrorism charges. The government argued that the identities of the witnesses should be protected for security reasons, as the case […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: Court Grants FG’s Request To Hide Witnesses’ Identities, Allows Them Testify Behind Closed Doors Over Security Fears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fighting For Biafra Freedom Within My Right, Kanu Admits In Statement

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that fighting for the emancipation of the South-East, South-South and parts of Benue and Kogi States was within his fundamental human rights. He said his action cannot be described as terrorism as alleged by the federal government. Kanu, in his […]

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1 week ago Nnamdi Kanu: Witnesses to testify behind camera in terrorism trial

The terrorism trial involving the proscribed leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has taken a unique turn as witnesses are set to testify behind camera. The development comes after a request by the Federal Government, represented by counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). After hearing the request, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: Witnesses to testify behind camera in terrorism trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Hooded Witnesses To Give Evidence In Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has granted permission to the federal government for its witnesses to give evidence behind camera in the terrorism charges brought against the leader of the outlawed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The court granted the request on Tuesday while delivering ruling in […]

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2 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised the alarm over an alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against him and the pro-Biafra group. In an open letter to Nigerians and the International community, by Emmanuel Kanu, titled: ‘Stop the false […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Warns FG Over False Media Campaign

The family of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over what it described as a coordinated attempt to manipulate public opinion through negative media coverage. According to the family, the resurgence of alleged false reports linking IPOB to insecurity in the South-East appears to be a […] The post IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Warns FG Over False Media Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu has raised the alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against her son and the pro Biafra group. In an open letter to the Nigerian public and the International community, titled, “Stop the false narratives and media manipulation […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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