Nnamdi Kanu
27 Mar
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has uncovered 27 cells belonging to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in 22 countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. IPOB is a secessionist group seeking independence from Nigeria. It is led by Nnamdi Kanu who is in detention and being tried on terrorism charges by…
26 Mar
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has intensified talks with President Bola Tinubu towards ensuring the release of the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, soon.
24 Mar
It was yet another period of shock and disappointment for supporters and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) last Tuesday when the Federal High Court Abuja refused to grant their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
20 Mar
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, refused to grant bail to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over the terrorism charges against him.
19 Mar
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has disassociated himself from the violence in the southeastern part of the country, saying the violence persists because he is in detention. He vowed that those behind the violence in the name of being an IPOB member would not be spared. Kanu spoke…
19 Mar
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday refused to grant bail to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in the terrorism charges against him. Justice Binta Nyako declined to grant Kanu bail on the ground that the earlier application he filed had been refused. The court held that the only…
19 Mar
A Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed April 18 for the hearing of a N1 billion suit filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS).
18 Mar
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed April 18 for hearing a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS).
12 Mar
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged South East importers and exporters to prioritise the use of Onne Seaport in Rivers State. IPOB said that state-imposed technical and operational barriers should not be allowed to outweigh the economic benefits to importers.
29 Feb
Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed optimism that the on-going initiative by President Bola Tinubu to light up the South East, as enunciated recently by his vice, Kashim Shettima, would be revolutionary if political intrigues are not permitted to derail the project.
27 Feb
Ahead of the commencement of the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is undergoing prosecution of treasonable felony charges against him, the Federal Government has engaged the services of a legal luminary...
26 Feb
The Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned the bail application of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to March 19. Justice Binta Nyako has also scheduled the long-awaited trial of the IPOB leader for March 20. A hearing notice dated February 8, 2023 fixed today for commencement of proceedings but Kanu's…
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