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Court urged to dismiss Nnamdi Kanu trial over jurisdiction concerns

A U.S. lawyer for Nnamdi Kanu has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, to dismiss the terrorism trial on grounds that the court lacks jurisdiction due to irregular extradition and offences committed abroad.

95News•10/29/2025

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Nigeria Court Adjourns Kanu’s Terrorism Trial to Monday

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Monday, after he complained of being unable to access his case file following his lawyers’ withdrawal. The judge granted him weekend access to his defence team but warned that the six-day window for his case would not be extended.

95News•10/25/2025

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Court Grants Bail to Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel Kanu and 10 Others After #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest Arrests

A Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to human rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore. Also granted bail were Aloy Ejimakor, one of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, and 11 others

95News•10/24/2025

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Human-rights activist Omoyele Sowore arrested by police outside Abuja court

“The arrest of Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja moments ago is preposterous. The police and the Tinubu regime are making a mockery of our judiciary. He should be freed immediately.” — human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong

95News•10/23/2025

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Tear-gas in the capital: Nigeria clamps down on protests over detained separatist leader

Tensions flared in southeastern Nigeria yesterday as police used teargas to disperse demonstrators demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The protests, which erupted across major cities like Enugu and Aba, quickly turned chaotic as security forces clashed with pro-Biafra supporters. Rights groups have condemned the government’s heavy-handed response, warning that continued repression could inflame long-standing grievances in the region.

95News•10/21/2025