Nigerian lawyers have reacted to a controversial incident involving the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, explaining how they will respond if a client shouted at them as Kanu did to his counsel. In a viral video recorded in the courtroom where Kanu was standing trial for terrorism charges, the …

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, questioned the jurisdiction of his alleged terrorism case when he re-appeared before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court for the resumed hearing of his protracted case. Despite Kanu’s insistence that Justice Nyako has no jurisdiction over his case, the judge adjourned the matter …

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been ordered to appear for a hearing on Monday, 10 February 2025, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. This was contained in a hearing notice obtained by The PUNCH on Friday. The notice, dated 22 January 2025, was addressed to Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy …

Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a communique on Tuesday, the group said that the fair hearing of the separatist leader’s cases may no longer be guaranteed due to controversial and conflicting legal proceedings in different courts. Afenifere had held …

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has clarified that the misinformation on his reluctance to support the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was wrongly orchestrated. In a statement on Tuesday, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Law Mefor, the “erroneous views about Governor Soludo on Kanu’s release from detention are perceived …

Ohanaeze targets Kanu’s release as Tinubu visits Enugu today The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has shown excitement about the planned visit of President Bola Tinubu to Enugu State today. Ohanaeze expressed optimism for the release of the leader of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. According to a statement by the Secretary to the Enugu …

There has been a heavy push by political elites, traditional rulers as well as Governors of the five South East states namely Abia, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra and Enugu, for the unconditional release or should one say, State Pardon, of incarcerated leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB); and this is not forgetting to mention the cacophony of noises …

The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has agreed to abide by any condition the Federal Government would give for his release from detention. Leading South East Senators to a meeting with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi on Wednesday to demand Kanu’s release, the Senator representing …

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, warned President Bola Tinubu against plans to implement four national budgets at the same time, saying it is a recipe for chaos and frivolity. Obi’s advice came on a day he also called on the President to release the leader of the Indigenous People …

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would seek negotiation with the Federal Government over his ongoing trial. Kanu, speaking through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, that he would seek the negotiation under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. The Act states: …