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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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ISWAP Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison, Ansaru Terrorists’ Trial Set for January

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced an ISWAP leader, Hussaini Ismaila (alias Mai Tangaran), to 20 years in prison for terrorism-related offences, while announcing that the trial of suspected Ansaru terrorists will commence in January 2026.

95News•11/20/2025

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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