44 h. 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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44 h. 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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44 h. ago S’East monarchs ready to dialogue with Tinubu to release Nnamdi  Kanu –Eze Obiefule

Says plight of Imo pensioners bothers him From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Eze Thomas Obiefule, the Okiroro 1 of Umudioka ancient kingdom in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State is the longest reigning monarch according to the recent compendium of the state.  He is the National President, Association of  Royal Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. He […] The post S’East monarchs ready to dialogue with Tinubu to release Nnamdi  Kanu –Eze Obiefule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Court approves accelerated hearing on Kanu’s terrorism charges

Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja has approved an accelerated hearing on the seven-count terrorism charge brought against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The accelerated hearing was in consideration of the fact that the case had been ongoing for 10 years. Kanu was first arrested Read More

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3 d. ago Rivers: IGP orders deployment of police personnel amid emergency rule

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel and resources to Rivers State following the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement released by Force Headquarters, the deployment is a collaborative effort between the Armed Forces and other security agencies. The development is […] The post Rivers: IGP orders deployment of police personnel amid emergency rule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu Apologises Over Attack On Judge, Others

Embattled leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has apologized to Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court and Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN over his recent misconduct at the last proceedings of his trial on terrorism charges. Kanu on Friday, pleaded for forgiveness and promised to be of good conduct throughout the duration […] The post Alleged Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu Apologises Over Attack On Judge, Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 d. ago Oluremi Tinubu Offers Condolences To Families Affected By Abuja Tanker Explosion

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the Wife of the President, has released a statement expressing her condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating tanker explosion on the Abuja-Keffi highway. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has left many dead and injured. In her message, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu acknowledged the severity of the incident […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Offers Condolences To Families Affected By Abuja Tanker Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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5 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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5 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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 Nnamdi Kanu: Abaribe distances self from viral threat to shut down N’Assembly

Former Senate Minority Leader and the lawmaker representing Abia South District, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe on Friday denied the viral statement credited to him that he would disrupt plenary and shut down the National Assembly if President Bola Tinubu fails to call for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Read More

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1 week 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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