5 d. ago March TalkExchange Poll 2025: Was the state of emergency in Rivers State justified?

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked intense national debate. The move includes read more March TalkExchange Poll 2025: Was the state of emergency in Rivers State justified?

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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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8 d. ago IPOB Condemns FG’s Alleged N500m Spending On Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Appearance

IPOB has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s alleged expenditure of over N500 million for each court appearance of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group views this as a blatant exploitation of Nigerian taxpayers. IPOB questioned the justification for such a huge expense, accusing the government of misusing public funds. In a statement issued by […] The post IPOB Condemns FG’s Alleged N500m Spending On Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Appearance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NJC dismisses reports of Nnamdi Kanu’s release, repatriation

The National Judicial Council has disclaimed reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been released and repatriated back to Kenya. NJC in a statement signed by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, on Thursday in Abuja, emphasised that the purported report is a fabrication and a figment of Read More

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8 d. ago Obi of Onitsha denies mobilising Igbo youths for Nnamdi Kanu’s court appearance

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has dismissed reports claiming he directed Igbo youths to stage a mass protest in Abuja on March 21, 2025, in support of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Reacting to the speculation, the monarch, through a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Read More

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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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1 week ago Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release not about South East insecurity – Soludo

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the call for the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has no connection to insecurity in the South-East. Speaking on Monday during a media chat to mark his third year in office, Soludo, who has been advocating for Kanu’s release, stated that Read More

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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 “Supreme Court’s Action In Rivers State Is Unconstitutional” – Asari Dokubo

Asari Dokubo has joined the chorus of Nigerians condemning the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Rivers State issues. Dokubo strongly criticized the apex court, alleging that it overstepped its bounds by exercising powers it doesn’t have. This ruling has sparked intense controversy and debate, with many questioning the court’s jurisdiction. In an interview on Monday, […] The post “Supreme Court’s Action In Rivers State Is Unconstitutional” – Asari Dokubo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago IBB’s memoir is an attempt to control public memory— Analysts

Tribune Online IBB’s memoir is an attempt to control public memory— Analysts The release of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s memoir, A Journey in Service: An Autobiography, has continued to spark intense debate over the former military ruler’s motivations for publishing the book. At The Toyin Falola Interviews, a virtual intellectual forum held on Sunday, scholars, journalists, and political analysts scrutinized whether Babangida’s account was an honest reflection […] IBB’s memoir is an attempt to control public memory— Analysts Tribune Online

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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 Federal High Court refutes report of Chief Judge stepping down from Nnamdi Kanu’s case

Tribune Online Federal High Court refutes report of Chief Judge stepping down from Nnamdi Kanu’s case "The Court unequivocally refutes the false and misleading report. The report referred to, is therefore, totally spurious. Federal High Court refutes report of Chief Judge stepping down from Nnamdi Kanu’s case Tribune Online

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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 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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4 w. 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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