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NNAMDI KANU
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from the federal government's treason and terrorism-related case against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, which has been ongoing since 2015.
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgment by the lower court that dismissed the terrorism charges against the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The Supreme Court has scheduled December 15 as the date for announcing its decision on the appeal aiming to compel the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu.
Prominent Niger Delta leader and former agitator, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has accused the Nigerian army and navy of being behind 99% of oil theft recorded in the oil-rich Niger Delta region.
The apex court also granted the FG leave to add the nine grounds as part of its amended notice of appeal dated 28th October 2022.
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour party, Peter Obi, has said that he will negotiate with various agitators nationwide and adopt the carrot and stick approach to stem the tide of increasing crime rate across Nigeria.
The suit was discontinued for strategic reasons that would be inappropriate and unprofessional to disclose publicly
The lawyer said he was alarmed by his client’s worsening health condition caused by the detention conditions to which he is being subjected
The prosecution counsel, Mohammed Abubakar, aligned with Ozekhome that the matter should be adjourned
The FG had earlier prayed the court to halt the execution of the judgement
Says his continued and unlawful detention violates his fundamental rights to personal liberty, dignity of human person, and freedom of movement
The court also ordered the government to take Mr Kanu back to Kenya where he was extradited from