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Appeal Court Throws Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Rights Violation Case Against DSS, AGF

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed Nnamdi Kanu’s fundamental rights violation suit against the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), ruling that the case had become academic following his conviction and life imprisonment sentence.

95News•11/28/2025

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Family Alleges Court Refused Order to Produce Nnamdi Kanu

The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the Federal High Court in Abuja of refusing to issue a production warrant that would have compelled prison authorities to bring him to court for the settlement of records in his ongoing appeal.

95News•11/27/2025

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Tight Security at Sokoto Prison as Nnamdi Kanu is Transferred After Life Sentence

Heavy security has enveloped the Sokoto Custodial Centre following the transfer of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja, with armed personnel deployed to forestall any breach.

95News•11/22/2025

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Life Jail for Kanu: South-East Leaders Rally for Political Solution

Prominent leaders from Nigeria’s South-East have rejected the reported life sentence handed down to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), calling instead for a political solution to the long-running separatist agitation.

95News•11/21/2025

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IPOB Rejects Life Sentence for Nnamdi Kanu, Says Agitation Not a Crime

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected the reported life sentence handed down to its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that the group’s agitation for self-determination is not a crime under international law.

95News•11/21/2025

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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja after being convicted on all seven counts of terrorism. The court ruled that Kanu's repeated broadcasts incited violence and unrest in Nigeria’s South-East, finding his actions destabilizing and endangering lives. This landmark judgment has sparked mixed reactions across the country.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/20/2025

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Nnamdi Kanu Ejected from Court for ‘Unruly’ Conduct During Terrorism Trial Judgment

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the removal of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from the courtroom on Thursday after his “unruly” conduct disrupted proceedings as the judge began delivering judgment in his terrorism trial

95News•11/20/2025

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Terrorism: Police Tighten Security Across South-East as Nnamdi Kanu Awaits Court Verdict Today

Security has been heightened across the South-East region of Nigeria as the Federal High Court in Abuja prepares to deliver judgment today in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

95News•11/20/2025

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Court to Deliver Judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Case on November 20

The Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on November 20 in the terrorism case against IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who declined to present a defense and challenged the validity of the charges.

95News•11/7/2025

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Federal High Court to Deliver Judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Case on November 20

The Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on November 20 in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism case, after he declined to present a defense and challenged the legal basis of the charges.

95News•11/7/2025

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Court Gives Kanu Wednesday Deadline to Open Defence in Terrorism Trial

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence in the terrorism case filed against him by the Federal Government no later than Wednesday. The directive follows delays caused by the absence of his case file, which his former legal team has yet to release. The prosecution previously closed its case after presenting five witnesses, and Kanu’s team is expected to file a no-case submission.

95News•11/4/2025

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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