The Indigenous People of Biafra
Federal High Court Denies Report of Assassination Attempt on Justice Omotosho
The Federal High Court has dismissed as false a social media report claiming that Justice James Omotosho narrowly escaped an assassination attempt following his recent judgement sentencing Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. The rumour, circulated by a blogger on Facebook, alleged that the Abuja-based judge was attacked early Saturday and rushed to the hospital while […]
Court Sentences IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho delivered the sentence on Thursday shortly after the court reconvened from an hour-long recess to conclude […]
Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Seven Terrorism Charges, Awaits Sentencing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on a seven-count charge of terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho, delivering judgment on Thursday, held that Kanu was guilty on all the counts, which include: engaging in acts of terrorism, […]
Judge Orders Nnamdi Kanu Out Of Court Over Unruly Behaviour
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to taken out of the courtroom after he became unruly during Thursday’s proceedings. The judge had ruled and dismissed three fresh motions filed by Kanu after the case was adjourned for judgement, […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze Youth Council Raises Alarm Over November 20 Judgment
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has voiced serious concern over the forthcoming November 20, 2025 judgment in the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, warning that the process appears tainted by legal and constitutional irregularities. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its National President, […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Ejimakor, Sowore Regain Freedom After Four Days in Detention
After four days in custody, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, alongside human rights lawyer Aloy Ejimakor and rights activist Omoyele Sowore, have been released from Kuje Prison, Abuja. Their release followed mounting public concern and social media agitation over what many described as an unlawful detention by security […]
Release Me Today or Grant Me Bail, Kanu Tells Court As He Refuses To Open Defence
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, refused to open his defence in the terrorism charge filed against him by the Federal Government. He insisted that there is no valid charge against him before the court. At the resumed hearing before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, […]
