Perhaps for the first time since the country’s return to democracy in 1999, the meeting of the South-East Governors’ Forum recorded full attendance of the 5 governors of the zone. In the past, governors would typically send their deputies and infrequently attended the zonal meetings in...
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The proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday, began the distribution of flyers and posters across the South-East to notify residents of cancellation of the sit-at-home exercise in the region. IPOB’s spokesman, Mr Emma Powerful, disclosed this in a statement entitled: “Monday weekly sit-at-home: An ugly phase...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has not released Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a competent source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The source said on Sunday that contrary to reports in a section of the media, the...
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to collaborate with Finish government to extradite Simon Ekpa for prosecution, given his alleged roles on persistent “sit-at – home orders and killings in the South-East. The senate resolution was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a motion at plenary...
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, access to a medical doctor of his choice on grounds that he requires urgent ear surgery amidst his...
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kanu’s suit lacked merit and ought to be...
The Vice President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, has urged President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government to heed the call to release Mr Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Okeke-Ogene said that time is now apt for the federal government to heed...
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has opened conversations on the release of the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu requesting President Bola Tinubu to give the matter utmost consideration to extend hand of fellowship to the South-East people. Mbah told State House...
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned hearing in the suit filed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu until Sept. 14. The self-determination agitator had on Nov. 3, 2022, filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s verdict stopping his release from the...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has warned lawyers to the Department of State Services and the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against truncating proceedings in the next adjourned date. Justice Binta Nyako gave the warning following the Wednesday’s proceeding that could not go...
The Arewa Community in Southern Nigeria, has faulted call for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by President Muhammadu Buhari. Alhaji Musa Saidu, the leader of the Community, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,...
Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, on Saturday, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari for the release of the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The governor also offered to act as a surety for the IPOB leader who remains in the custody of...
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called for an end to all the violence in the Southeast. A statement, on Monday, December 26, 2022, by spokesperson for the group, Emma Powerful, quoted Kanu to have ordered the Eastern Security Network (ESN) to stop...
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, struck out a N20 billion suit filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kanu, through his lawyer,...
The Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned indefinitely the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Justice Binta Nyako put off the trial sine die at the instance of Kanu pending...
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday prayed the Supreme Court to set aside the ruling of the Court of Appeal staying the execution of the judgment discharging him. The prayer is contained in court papers obtained by the News Agency of...
South-East Governors Forum says it will seek political solution to the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) currently in detention. The governors disclosed this in a communique’ issued at the end of the forum’s meeting held at the Government House, Enugu...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday, stopped the execution of its judgment that quashed the terrorism charge and ordered the release of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the appellate court had on Oct....
The Court of Appeal on Friday upheld the Federal Government’s application for stay of execution of the October 13 judgment which set Nnamdi Kanu free. Justice Haruna Tsanammi also ordered that the result of the ruling be forwarded to the Supreme Court within seven day for expeditious hearing. This...
A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Nov 18 for hearing a N20bn suit filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date for hearing the suit, which also...