4 d. ago ‘No bastard among us,’ Onikijipa family tackles popular Islamic cleric over comment

The family of Onikijipa in Ilorin have called on stakeholders in the Ilorin Emirate Council to call the Mudir (leader) of the Markaz Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Agege, Lagos State, Sheikh Mohammed Adam (El-Ilory) to order following his persistent attacks on the personality of the Mufty of Ilorin, Sheikh Sulaimon Faruq (Onikijipa). The Read More

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5 d. ago Attack on cleric: Onikijipa family calls on Ilorin Emirate to wade in

Tribune Online Attack on cleric: Onikijipa family calls on Ilorin Emirate to wade in In a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday, the Magaji Onikijipa compound, Abdulrahman Suyuti Onikijipa, on behalf of the family, said there is no distinction between the descendants of Onikijipa as they remain an indivisible entity. Attack on cleric: Onikijipa family calls on Ilorin Emirate to wade in Tribune Online

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6 d. ago IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s wife commends Agabi, new lead counsel’s stance in court

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The wife of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB), Uchechi Kanu, has commended the positions of Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), the new Lead Counsel in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial. Mrs Kanu in a statement she made available to Sunday Sun said Agani’s stepping into the matter of her husband […] The post IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s wife commends Agabi, new lead counsel’s stance in court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ASITU disagrees with Soludo, insists Kanu’s detention reason for S’ East insecurity

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU), the foremost grassroots organisation in Igboland, has disagreed with the recent claim by the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, that the continual detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu is not the cause of the worsening insecurity in […] The post ASITU disagrees with Soludo, insists Kanu’s detention reason for S’ East insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nnamdi Kanu apologises, asks for forgiveness over misconduct in court

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has formally apologised to the Federal High Court, Justice read more Nnamdi Kanu apologises, asks for forgiveness over misconduct in court

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7 d. ago BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court

Tribune Online BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court The IPOB leader pleaded for forgiveness and promised to be of good conduct throughout the duration of his trial. BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court Tribune Online

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7 d. ago UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court

Tribune Online UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court The IPOB leader pleaded for forgiveness and promised to be of good conduct throughout the duration of his trial. UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Stakeholders Seek Increased Funding For Family Planning In Bauchi

Stakeholders in Bauchi State have raised the alarm over dwindling support for family planning initiatives, calling for urgent action to ensure their sustainability and accessibility. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organised by the Bauchi State Government in collaboration with The Challenge Initiative Nigeria (TCI). The chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare […]

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9 d. ago FG’s Prosecution Of Kanu Lacks Jurisdictional Basis – Barrister Chidera

Renowned legal expert, Barrister Christopher Chidera, has criticized the Federal Government’s planned prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chidera argues that the trial is legally flawed, questioning its validity as this development may impact the ongoing case against Kanu, who has been a key figure in the IPOB movement. […] The post FG’s Prosecution Of Kanu Lacks Jurisdictional Basis – Barrister Chidera appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Be impartial in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Igbo war veterans urge Justice Omotosho

Tribune Online Be impartial in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Igbo war veterans urge Justice Omotosho The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent has urged Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to remain absolutely impartial in the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Be impartial in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Igbo war veterans urge Justice Omotosho Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Kanu’s lawyer petitions Ebonyi governor over 36 IPOB detainees

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, the state Chief Judge, Justice Elvis Ngene, and the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Ben Odo, over the continued detention of 36 members of IPOB at […] The post Kanu’s lawyer petitions Ebonyi governor over 36 IPOB detainees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity Challenge In South East Not Connected With Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention – Gov Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has claimed that the detention of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has nothing to do with insecurity challenge facing South East region. Recall that the IPOB’s leader had been detained by Department of State Services for about 5 years since his arrest from Kenya by former president […] The post Insecurity Challenge In South East Not Connected With Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention – Gov Soludo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement

Tribune Online Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement The Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has commended The Challenge Initiative (TCI) for its steadfast support in promoting family planning and reproductive health across the state. Speaking at a one-day roundtable discussion held on Monday at the Epidemiological Unit of the Specialist Hospital in Sokoto, the agency’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Larai Tambuwal—represented by Malam […] Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement Tribune Online

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1 week ago IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to the Nigeria Police, urging them to cease intimidating the Igbo people. This comes after leaders from Bende Local Government Area in Abia State were summoned over allegations of killing a Fulani herder. IPOB condemned the summoning, asserting that the Igbo people will defend […] The post IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self-defence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Starts Anew, Charges Against IPOB Leader Not Stated

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to appear before a new judge, Justice James Omotosho, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on March 21, 2025. This marks a fresh start in his trial, which has been ongoing due to his pursuit of Biafra’s actualization. Kanu’s lead counsel, […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Starts Anew, Charges Against IPOB Leader Not Stated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alleged terrorism: New judge fixes March 21 for Nnamdi Kanu’s trial

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has fixed March 21 for the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to begin. Justice Omotosho fixed the date after the case file was transferred to him. Kanu, who was brought back to the country in […] The post Alleged terrorism: New judge fixes March 21 for Nnamdi Kanu’s trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kanu’s trial: IPOB leader’s family calls for sanctioning of Justices Tsoho, Nyako

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Family of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has called for sanctioning of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho and the former Judge handling the case of Kanu, Justice Binta Nyako. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Kanu, the family said […] The post Kanu’s trial: IPOB leader’s family calls for sanctioning of Justices Tsoho, Nyako appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Biafra: I’m ready to resume trial, prove my innocence, Nnamdi Kanu declares

… As CJ re-assigns his case file to another judge   From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to another judge. Consequently, the detained IPOB leader has expressed his readiness to earnestly prepare […] The post Biafra: I’m ready to resume trial, prove my innocence, Nnamdi Kanu declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kanu not afraid of trial, family says after case reassignment

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said their son is not in any way afraid of standing trial in any court in Nigeria. The family’s position was made known by Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel, who spoke to Sunday Sun shortly after the […] The post Kanu not afraid of trial, family says after case reassignment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned To New Judge Amid Intense Debate

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has had his case reassigned to another judge by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho. This development was confirmed by Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, who stated that Kanu is ready to face trial, convinced of his innocence. Kanu […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned To New Judge Amid Intense Debate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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