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Reps caucus adopts call for Kanu’s release
No fewer than 180 members of the minority caucus of the House of Representatives have adopted the call by Rep. Obi Aguocha (LP-Abia) for the release of Mr Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The caucus adopted the motion at the caucus end of session dinner in Abuja on Monday. The caucus…
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South East Senators meet AGF, seek Kanu’s release
Senators from the South East met with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to demand the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The senators made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during their close door meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef…
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South-East Govs resolve to meet FG for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
The South-East Governors has resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The forum also resolved to visit President Bola Tinubu to discuss pressing issues concerning the South- East region. These are contained in a communique issued and signed by the South-East Governors Forum…
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Alleged rights breach: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to back his alleged violation of his fundamental rights by…
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Nmamdi Kanu files brief of appeal against trial court’s ruling
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed his brief of argument against the decision of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja which dismissed his objection to his trial continuation. Kanu, in the brief of argument dated May 28 but filed May 29 by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, prayed the Court of Appeal, Abuja…
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Ohanaeze Youth Council Extols Nnamdi Kanu for Legal Education in Court
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), representing the apex socio-cultural youth organization of Ndigbo, has commended Mazi Nnamdi Kanu for his efforts in educating Justice Binta Nyako and legal counsel to the Federal Government, Mr. Solomon Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), on the intricacies of Nigerian law during his ongoing court case. Following the Federal High Court’s denial of bail to Nnamdi Kanu…
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Court delivers judgment in  Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG July 1
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed July 1 for judgment in a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after Kanu’s counsel, Aloy Ejimakor; the FG’s lawyer, Mercy Akeredolu and their counterpart with…
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Religion
Uzodinma felicitates new Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Obiatuegwu
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has felicitated Most Rev. Thomas Obiatuegwu on his episcopal ordination as Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu Catholic Diocese. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obiatuegwu was ordained at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Orlu, on Wednesday. NAN also reports that the priest was appointed auxiliary bishop in January by the Spiritual Head of the Catholic…
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Again, court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG, DSS until March 18
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday again adjourned a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government until March 18 for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on Jan. 8, reported that Justice James Omotosho fixed the hearing for today when no lawyer…
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General News
Hardship: Current constitution cannot resolve our economic challenges– Anyaoku
Mr. Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, has said that the current Nigerian constitution would not adequately address the nation’s economic predicaments and other myriad challenges. Anyaoku told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in his country home, Obosi village in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra. Obosi said this when he received Mrs. Joy…
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UPDATED: Court to rule in Nnamdi Kanu’s bail prayer March 19
A Federal High Court in Abuja fixed March 19 for ruling in the bail application and preliminary objection to his trial commencement filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice Binta Nyako fixed the date after counsel for the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, and that of Kanu, Alloy Ejimakor, adopted their processes and presented…
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Court hears Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application, preliminary objection to his trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard the bail application and preliminary objection to the trial commencement filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Upon resumed hearing of the matter, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, who appeared for the Federal Government, told Justice Binta Nyako that the case was coming up for hearing after the decision of…
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Law
Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 Billion Suit Against Federal Government Adjourned
ABUJA – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday, Justice James Omotosho adjourned the hearing of a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government until March 4. The adjournment resulted from the absence of Mr. Kanu’s legal representation in court. The applicant, Mr. Kanu, had…
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Court fixes Jan. 18 for Nnamdi Kanu’s suit challenging jurisdiction
A Federal High Court, Abuja, will on Jan. 18, 2022, hear a suit filed by the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, challenging its jurisdiction to preside over the matter. Justice Binta Nyako fixed the date, on Thursday, following an application for abridgment of time filed by counsel to the IPOB leader, Ifeanyi Ejiofor. The…
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Emergency court hearing fuels speculations about Nnamdi Kanu’s release
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is scheduled to appear in court for an emergency hearing tomorrow. This has fueled speculations that it will lead to his release on bail. It was learnt on Wednesday that the hearing could open the door for Kanu’s release on bail. This was confirmed by the counsel for…
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Alleged treason: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers staged a walkout, FG tells court
The Federal Government told a Federal High Court, Abuia that a team of lawyers of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on a Wednesday, staged a walkout before the trial opened.  Counsel to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Abubakar, told Justice Binta Nyako, following non-appearance of any lawyer on Kanu’s behalf shortly after the…
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Again, tight security at Federal High Court as Nnamdi Kanu stands trial
There is tight security at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday morning, as the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is produced to face his trial. Â The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on Oct. 21, reported heavy deployment of security personnel in and around the court premises when the case came up.…
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