Nnamdi Kanu convicted of terrorism, risks death sentence
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been convicted for alleged terrorism by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Omotosho proclaimed the verdict on Thursday afternoon, November 20, 2025, after Kanu, who openly challenged his move to render judgement in the prolonged legal battle with the […]
Kanu gets last chance to defend himself or risk being foreclosed
The detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been given the last opportunity by the Federal High Court in Abuja to enter a Defence in his ongoing terrorism trial, failing which he would be deemed to have foreclosed the case. Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho said on […]
Nnamdi Kanu sacks legal team
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has sacked all members of his legal team, saying that he was prepared to defend himself. Following his declaration, members of his legal team, led by Kanu Agabi (SAN), announced their decision to withdraw their continuous participation in the case, setting the stage […]
IPOB leader Simon Ekpa sentenced to six years in prison on terrorism charges
Päijät-Häme District Court has sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related charges. The court ruled that Ekpa had participated in a terrorist organisation and had publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. The charges relate to Ekpa’s alleged activities aimed at re-establishing an independent state in the Biafra region […]