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Terrorism Trial: Nigerian Govt Closes Case Against Nnamdi Kanu

June 19, 2025

The Nigerian government has finally closed its case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services

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HURIWA Accuses Tinubu Of Bias, Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

December 26, 2024

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of perpetuating what it called “systemic discrimination” against the Igbo people by refusing to release the detained leader of

Drama As Okorocha Puts Akpabio On The Spot Over MNK At Late Senator Ubah’s Abuja Night Of Tributes

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Drama As Okorocha Puts Akpabio On The Spot Over Kanu At Ubah’s Abuja Night Of Tributes

November 19, 2024

The night of tributes organised in honour of late Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South on Monday, 18th November 2024 at the NAF Centre, Abuja, was graced by dignitaries

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‘Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Restore Peace In South-east’

October 24, 2024

The Nigerian government has again been advised to release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, for restoration of peace in South-east region. Kanu’s continued detention by the

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Against Nnamdi Kanu’s Echoing Detention

July 6, 2024

Maazi Nnamdi Kanu, supposed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been facing a second wave of court cases since 2021 for his part in the activities of IPOB, a

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South-east Govs Resolve To Tackle Insecurity, Meet Tinubu For Kanu’s Freedom

July 3, 2024

Governors in the South-east region of Nigeria have resolved to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss all pressing issues affecting the region, including securing the release of the Indigenous People of

HURIWA has criticised the removal of Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor from the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu

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Kanu Trial: Removal Of Ozekhome, Ejiofor From IPOB Leader’s Legal Team A Grave Error – HURIWA

March 20, 2024

HURIWA has criticised the removal of Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor from the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu

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Supreme Court Dashes Hopes For Kanu’s Release, Orders Continuation Of Trial

December 15, 2023

Supreme Court has set aside the judgement of the Court of Appeal that ordered the Federal Government to release the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), leader, Nnamdi Kanu

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Taking The Shape Of Mandela, Nkrumah, Kenyatta, Kaunda Trials – Uwazurike

December 15, 2023

Former president of the Igbo think tank, Aka Ikenga, Chief Goddy Uwazurike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by

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Supreme Court To Decide Nnamdi Kanu’s Fate On December 15

October 6, 2023

The fate of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be decided by the Supreme Court on December 15. This date follows a series of legal battles and

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Asari Dokubo To Tinubu: Allow Igbo Secession

July 7, 2023

By Chidera Abaratu, Journalism Mentee Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to allow people of the Southeast agitating for self-determination to separate and form their own

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Bishop Onah Urges South-East Govs To Push For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

June 6, 2023

Godfrey Onah, has called on South-East governors to intensify efforts for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from detention.

Release Kanu If Your Apology To Nigerians Is Genuine, IPOB Leader's Lawyer, Ejimakor, Tells Buhari

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer To Buhari: ‘Let Your Apology Be Genuine, Release IPOB Leader’

April 22, 2023

Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to prove that his apology to Nigerians is genuine by releasing

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El-Rufai In Kaduna: Like Nnamdi Kanu … Like Sunday Igboho?

February 19, 2023

ELRUFAI’s UNCONSCIONABLE COUNTER ADDRESS IN KADUNA Kaduna State governor, Alhaji Ahmad Nasir El-Rufai’s statewide address on Thursday, February 16, 2023 comes across as an unconscionable counter action to President Muhammed Buhari’s nationwide

#IWD2023: Soludo Hails Women, Says They Are Nation Builders

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Ohanaeze Charges Southeast Govs to Support Soludo’s Call For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

January 19, 2023

Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Okeke Ogene, has called on other South East Governors to support the call by their Anambra State counterpart, Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the unconditional release

South-East Monarchs, Bishops Demand Immediate Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

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US Lawmaker Demands Immediate Release Of Kanu, Calls on American Govt To Intervene

January 13, 2023

United States lawmaker, Jarvis Johnson, has demanded immediate release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Johnson who is representing District 139 in the Texas House of Representatives, equally

Senate South East Caucus Seek Nnamdi Kanu's Release

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Nnamdi Kanu To Appear In Court Nov. 14, As Nigerian Gov’t Files Fresh Charges

November 11, 2022

Nigerian government has filed an amended seven-count terrorism charge against the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu who has been in the custody of the Department

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Senate South East Caucus Seek Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

October 20, 2022

South East Caucus in the Senate has appealed to the Nigerian Government to obey the Appeal Court ruling, which ordered the immediate release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), leader, Mazi

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Govt Appeals Nnamdi Kanu’s Discharge 7 Days After

October 20, 2022

Nigerian Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge last Thursday's Appeal Court judgment that discharged the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

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South-East Monarchs, Bishops Demand Immediate Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

October 19, 2022

South-east council of traditional rulers and representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops on peace and conflict resolution has demanded the “immediate release” of Nnamdi Kanu

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Uwazurike, Effiong Fault AGF Malami

October 14, 2022

Reacting to Malami's comment on the judgement, Alloy Ejimakor in a chat with Prime Business Africa stated that the AGF is "flatly wrong and it is perverse to the boot."

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Not Over Yet – AGF

October 13, 2022

Malami, has stated that the embattled leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) , Nnamdi Kanu, was only discharged but not acquitted by the Appeal Court.

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Why Court Frees Nnamdi Kanu

October 13, 2022

Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has discharged the Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

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Kanu Trial: Appeal Court Reserves Ruling

September 13, 2022

Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, today, reserved judgment on an appeal by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

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UN Group Demands Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

July 23, 2022

The UN body had in 2021 indicted both Nigeria and Kenya for Kanu’s arrest and extraordinary rendition.

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Why Nnamdi Kanu Lost In Court

June 28, 2022

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has lost the move to regain freedom, yet again. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed a fresh

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We Need Lasting Peace In South East – Soludo

May 15, 2022

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has reiterated the resolve of his administration to finding lasting peace and security in South East Nigeria as he continues to consult with critical stakeholders to

IPOB Leader Kanu Rejects Secret Terrorism Trial By Federal High Court

April 25, 2022

The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has vehemently resisted that his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court be done in secret, reports Prime

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Insecurity: Anambra Govt Ends Sit-at-home With Statewide Prayers

April 4, 2022

Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration in Anambra State has today formally brought to an end the Monday sit-at-home exercise in the state, urging the people to embrace peace as the government has offered

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Kanu Trial Adjourned Till April 8, 2022

February 16, 2022

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to April 8, 2022.

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Court Asks Buhari’s Govt To Pay Nnamdi Kanu N1bn, Gives Reason

Federal Government might pay a sum of N1 billion to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and issue a letter of apology to him. Prime Business Africa can confirm that the High Court in Abia State has ordered

January 19, 2022

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Igbo Think Tank Nzuko Umunna Seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s Immediate Release

The Igbo Think Tank, Nzuko Umunna has, for the umpteenth time, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and seek political solution to every other issue preceding or arising from his ‘abduction.’ Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People

January 17, 2022

Southeast Traditional Rulers, Clergy Call For Release Of Kanu

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Southeast Traditional Rulers Council, Bishops Express Worry Over DSS Treatment Of Kanu’s Legal Team

Southeast Council of Traditional rulers and representatives of Igbo Archbishops have expressed concern over the nature of

November 14, 2021

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BREAKING: Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case To January 19, 2022

FEDERAL Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)

November 10, 2021

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Nigeria’s Justice Minister Harps On Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest, Thanks Countries That Banned IPOB Leader

Nigeria’s Justice Minister Harps On Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest, Thanks Countries That Banned IPOB Leade The Honourable Attorney General Of The Federation And Minister Of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN on Friday held a press conference on the investigation reports on Acts of Terrorism

October 22, 2021

KANU’S DETENTION: Southeast Legislators Resolve To Intervene

SOUTHEAST legislators have resolved to intervene in the case of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who has been kept in detention by Department of State Services (DSS), in Abuja since his arrest at Kenya in June.

September 15, 2021

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Kanu’s Lawyer: DSS Humiliated, Stripped Me Naked For Visiting My Client

ONE of the lawyers to the embattled leader of the proscribed group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said he was treated like a common criminal and highly embarrassed and humiliated with no dignity by the officers of Department of

September 7, 2021

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Onitsha, Nnewi Business Owners Shut Down For Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial

Protesters believed to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has blocked strategic roads in Onitsha and Nnewi , Anambra state in protest against the trial of Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja. It was gathered that IPOB had on Sunday evening

July 26, 2021

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Ezeife To Lead Ohanaeze Ndigbo Delegation To Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial

A former governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, will lead a delegation of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to the trial of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The court is expected to sit for Kanu’s trial on Monday, July 26, 2021,

July 24, 2021

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Explain How You Arrested Nnamdi Kanu, UK Asks FG

The United Kingdom has asked for clarification from Nigeria on the circumstances surrounding the arrest of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The IPOB leader, who holds British citizenship, was arrested in June and extradited to Nigeria to

July 21, 2021

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