Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, ordered that the scheduled judgement in the alleged terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu be delivered in his absence. Justice James Omotosho, who gave the order, said this was in line with Section Section 266(1)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA),...
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There was a brief moment of drama at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday as the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu openly objected to the court moving ahead with judgment in his ongoing terrorism trial. Just as Justice James Omotosho signaled the...
Nigerian Army has dismissed four soldiers deployed in the North-East for counterinsurgency operations, after they were accused of flouting an unspecified military standing order. The affected personnel — Mukaila Mutari (22NA/88/10253), Isah Emmanuel (22NA/83/7262), Kolomo Alex (24NA/86/5151), and Ibrahim Musa (24NA/86/0885) — were serving in ongoing operations against Boko...
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the issuance of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 1,600 newly recruited watchmen deployed to secondary schools across the state — a decisive move he said is aimed at restoring order and boosting safety in public schools. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement, and the collapse of essential services in West Africa and the Sahel are a growing concern worldwide. Guterres told the UN Security Council at UN headquarters that the growth in terrorist groups was “not only a regional dramatic...
Nigeria has appealed to the international community to stop what it described as a “naming and shaming” approach when addressing the country’s security difficulties, insisting that genuine partnership is the only path to lasting solutions. The call was made in New York by Syndoph Endoni, Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires at...
Federal Government has expressed deep concern and solidarity with the families of the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. A statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Nigerian government shared...
Nnamdi Kanu has prayed the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stop Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court from continue with the proceedings in his trial. Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently being charged on seven-count bordering on alleged terrorism. The...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to national security, unity, and global diplomacy, declaring that Nigeria will “decisively defeat terrorism and claim victory in this battle.” Speaking with characteristic resolve, the President acknowledged the challenges confronting the nation but expressed confidence in Nigeria’s collective strength...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for November 20 in the terrorism trial of the detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho chose the date on Friday while ruling after Kanu failed to open his...
Federal Government has said it would not slide into panic mode but will continue to work assiduously with local and international partners to end terrorism and insecurity in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after the...
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the country has witnessed a significant decline in terrorism-related incidents over the past two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Idris addressed the U.S. Government’s recent designation of Nigeria...
Federal High Court in Abuja has once again urged Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence in the ongoing terrorism-related charges against him. Justice James Omotosho, presiding over the matter, on Tuesday cautioned Kanu about the consequences of his continued refusal...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to foreclose the detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, should he fail to enter a defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism. Justice James Omotosho issued the threat on Tuesday...
National Working Committee (NWC) of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Uzokwe, citing gross misconduct and anti-party activities. According to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Uzokwe, who represents Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, was formally expelled...
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, gave Nnamdi Kanu seven days to file his final written address in the ongoing trial on alleged terrorism offences. Justice Omotosho granted Kanu’s request for a week to file his final written address following his decision not...
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday made a dramatic U-turn in his ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja, declaring that he would no longer open his defence. At the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho, Kanu...
*Judge advices him to consult criminal law experts for counsel The detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. The court had...
Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has fired all members of his legal team. Kanu is facing trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja over his alleged involvement in terrorism activities. The trial began in October...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has again refused to grant bail to Tukur Mohammed Mamu, the controversial negotiator accused of aiding terrorists linked to the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar dismissed Mamu’s third attempt to secure bail, this time on medical...