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The Digest: Legal experts have described IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's refusal to enter a defence against terrorism charges as a "risky gamble" that could have serious implications for his trial. The defendant told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that he would not defend himself...

The Digest: The trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu took a dramatic turn as he refused to open his defence against terrorism charges, declaring that he has found "no charge" against him in Nigerian law. Representing himself, Kanu urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to release him immediately or...

The Digest: The terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has encountered another delay after he failed to open his defence at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who recently dismissed his legal team to represent himself, informed the court that the Department of State Services (DSS) had...

The Digest: The terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu was stalled as he dismissed his entire legal team. The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned until Friday after Kanu declared his intention to personally conduct his defence, following the withdrawal of a team led by Kanu Agabi (SAN)...

The Digest: Nnamdi Kanu has taken over his own defense after his lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, and all Senior Advocates on his team withdrew from the case. According to Channels TV, the IPOB leader personally argued that the court lacks jurisdiction to try him, declining an offer for a...

The Digest: Fresh details have outlined the specific testimonies Nnamdi Kanu expects from high-profile witnesses. The IPOB leader’s defense will compel testimonies on events like the 2017 military raid, the Obigbo incident, and the Lekki Toll Gate shooting, aiming to establish a "pattern of...

The Digest: IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has submitted a list of 23 high-profile witnesses for his defense. According to Vanguard and NAN, the list includes former AGF Abubakar Malami, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and former military leaders, challenging the court to compel their testimony in a trial...

The Digest: Pro-Nnamdi Kanu protesters, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, are set to march on Abuja's Aso Rock Villa, defying a police warning and a court order restricting the demonstration. According to Daily Trust, security forces are on high alert, setting up roadblocks to prevent a breach...

The Digest: The Nigerian Police Force has issued a strong warning against a planned protest at the Presidential Villa demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, stating that anyone who violates a recent court order will be arrested and prosecuted. The warning follows the mobilisation of...

The Digest: A medical panel constituted by the Nigerian Medical Association has determined that the health condition of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is not life-threatening, clearing the way for his terrorism trial to proceed. The report, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja...

The Digest: Bashir Ahmad has declared that calls for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release constitute a "grave betrayal" to the victims of the group's brutality, a statement that has drawn immediate and heated backlash online. Former Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad condemned calls for Nnamdi...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has aligned with activist Omoyele Sowore’s campaign, demanding the immediate release or fair prosecution of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Key Points: Atiku described Kanu’s detention as “an open sore on our nation’s conscience” and an...

The Digest: The terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has been postponed to October 16, 2025, due to the absence of a crucial medical report. Key Points: Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the case. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) failed to...

The Digest: The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared he is in "immediate danger of stroke, collapse, or sudden death" due to untreated ailments while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). His detailed complaint to the Nigerian Medical...

Key Points: The Indigenous People of Biafra has issued a stark warning to the Nigerian government, stating the country is "sitting on a keg of gunpowder" over the deteriorating health of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a strongly-worded statement, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful cautioned...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a high-profile commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Codenamed "Gentle De Yahoo," he was captured during a raid on his hideout in Imo State...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has rejected claims that detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu requires urgent transfer to the National Hospital, Abuja, calling the reports "exaggerated" and made in "bad faith." In a counter-affidavit, the agency insisted its medical facilities...

The Digest: Following Simon Ekpa's conviction for terrorism in Finland, the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) has once again distanced itself from the pro-Biafra agitator. This dramatic turn marks a family feud, with IPOB stating that Ekpa’s conviction is his burden alone and that he is not...

The Digest: The All Igbo Youth Forum (ALYF) has threatened to boycott the 2027 elections unless the federal government releases Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB. Despite claims from Edo State Governor Okpebholo that Kanu's release hinges on security and political dialogue, the youth forum...

Finnish prosecutors have filed terrorism-related charges against Simon Ekpa, citing incitement and links to an outlawed group. The charges are tied to his pro-Biafra activities and alleged online propaganda. The Finnish court charged Ekpa with incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent...