The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday warned that its leader Nnamdi Kanu cannot be sacrificed to save corrupt politicians. It cautioned Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court against jailing Kanu. The group also charged Nyako to step down from Kanu’s trial, alleging that she had been compromised. In a statement […]
‘Nigerian govt should admit wrongdoing’ – Ejimakor reacts to US report on Nnamdi Kanu
The lead Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Saturday, reacted to the United States, US, report on the Biafra agitator. Ejimakor urged the Nigerian government to admit its error in Kanu’s trial and bring the prosecution to a closure, “without further ado.” The US “2023 Country […]
Nigerian govt using Nnamdi Kanu as pawn against Igbo – Methodist Archbishop, Onuagha
The Methodist Archbishop of Okigwe Archdiocese, Most Rev. Biereonwu Livinus Onuagha, has said the Federal Government is using the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, as a pawn against Igbo people. Onuagha made this statement in the Archbishop’s address he presented to the 43rd Annual Diocesan Synod […]
Consider political solution for Nnamdi Kanu’s release before May 20 – Igbo group to Tinubu, Akpabio
The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has called for a political solution leading to the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, before his next court appearance slated for May 20. The congress urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to release Kanu as a step towards national healing. WIC made the call […]
Nnamdi Kanu: We never gave conditions for trial of IPOB leader – Lawyer, Ejimakor
The lead counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Friday denied reports of giving some conditions for the trial of the Biafra agitator during his last proceedings at the Abuja Federal High Court. Ejimakor explained that the claims of Kanu’s legal team giving conditions for his trial […]
‘Fair hearing before trial’ – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer demands as IPOB leader knows fate May 20
Alloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has demanded for “fair hearing safeguards” for his client. Ejimakor said his condition should be met before Kanu’s trial for terrorism begins. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court had fixed May 20, 2024, to decide Kanu’s bail. Justice […]
Court fixes date to rule on request to move Nnamdi Kanu from DSS facility
Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja federal high Court has fixed May 20 to rule on an application seeking to transfer the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, out of the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. Justice Nyako adjourned for ruling after listening to arguments on the application. […]
IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s family questions change of his charges from treason to terrorism
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday questioned the terrorism charges against the Biafra agitator. Kanunta, younger brother Kanu wondered why the charges against Kanu changed from treason to terrorism. Posting on X, he berated the judiciary in Nigeria, saying judges have failed to stick to the […]
Nnamdi Kanu in dilemma as court threatens to begin trial or adjourn indefinitely
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in a dilemma at the Federal High Court in Abuja as Justice Binta Nyako informed him to allow commencement of trial today or have it adjourned sine die (indefinitely). The judge issued the order to either allow trial to begin or shift it indefinitely […]
Nigerian Govt kicks as Nnamdi Kanu lists conditions for resumption of trial
The Federal Government has kicked against conditions submitted by detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, for the resumption of his trial. During the hearing on Wednesday at the Federal High Court Abuja, Kanu agreed to acceleration of prosecution of the charges against him on the ground that his conditions […]