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Jan

2026

Court Orders Airtel to Pay N210m for Unauthorised Use of Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s Song

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Court Orders Airtel to Pay N210m for Unauthorised Use of Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s Song "A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay N210 million in damages for unlawfully using veteran singer Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s song, Nigeria Go Survive, marking a major win for copyright enforcement in Nigeria’s music industry." The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay N210 million in damages to veteran singer Veno Marioghae Mbanefo for copyright infringement. Justice Ibrahim Kala delivered the judgment after finding that the telecommunications company unlawfully used Mbanefo’s song, Nigeria Go Survive, without…

Dec

2025

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Court Fixes February 2026 for Judgment in Abba Kyari’s Money Laundering, NDLEA Asset Forfeiture Case

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Court Fixes February 2026 for Judgment in Abba Kyari’s Money Laundering, NDLEA Asset Forfeiture Case Judgment Set for Feb 26, 2026 as Court Hears Final Arguments in NDLEA’s Asset Forfeiture Case Against Abba Kyari. "The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 26, 2026, for judgment in the NDLEA’s asset forfeiture and money laundering case against suspended DCP Abba Kyari and his brothers". The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 26, 2026, for judgment in the case instituted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and former head of the…

Nov

2025

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Anyaso Condemns Kanu’s Life Sentence, Says ‘Southeast Is Bleeding’ in Emotional Letter to Tinubu

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Anyaso Condemns Kanu’s Life Sentence, Says ‘Southeast Is Bleeding’ in Emotional Letter to Tinubu "Dr. Chima Anyaso condemns Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence, describing the Southeast as “bleeding” in an emotional open letter to President Tinubu. He urges a review of the decade-long prosecution and subsequent conviction of Kanu, while highlighting the growing despair among Igbo youths." Dr. Chima Anyaso, President of the Chima Anyaso Foundation (CAF), has expressed profound sadness over what he describes as the “glaring dehumanisation and victimisation” of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). His reaction follows the verdict delivered by Justice…

Nov

2025

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Court Sentences IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism

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Court Sentences IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism "The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment after a ten-year terrorism trial. Justice James Omotosho ruled that Kanu’s Radio Biafra broadcasts and sit-at-home directives constituted acts of terrorism." Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment, marking the end of a decade-long trial. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Omotosho recalled that Kanu was arrested in Kenya under what he described as “contentious circumstances” and…

Nov

2025

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FG Seeks Death Penalty for Nnamdi Kanu After Terrorism Conviction

NATIONAL NEWS#AdegboyegaAwomolo, #BiafraAgitation, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #DeathPenaltyRequest, #FederalHighCourt, #FG, #ipob, #JusticeOmotosho, #NigeriaNews, #TerrorismCharges, NnamdiKanu

FG Seeks Death Penalty for Nnamdi Kanu After Terrorism Conviction "The Federal Government has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death sentence on IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu after his conviction on seven terrorism charges, arguing that his actions warrant the maximum penalty." ABUJA — The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death sentence on the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, following his conviction on all seven terrorism-related charges. The request was presented on Thursday by the Federal Government’s lead counsel, Chief Adegboyega…

Nov

2025

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Breaking news: Court finds Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism charges

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Breaking news: Court finds Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism charges "The Federal High Court in Abuja has found IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty on count one of the terrorism charges against him, with Justice James Omotosho citing “uncontroverted evidence” of inciting broadcasts ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has found the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, guilty on count one of the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Delivering the ruling, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution had presented “uncontroverted evidence” showing that Kanu made a series of…

Nov

2025

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Drama as Nnamdi Kanu Forces Judge to Exit During Live-Broadcast Terrorism Trial

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Drama as Nnamdi Kanu Forces Judge to Exit During Live-Broadcast Terrorism Trial "Drama erupted at the Federal High Court in Abuja as Nnamdi Kanu disrupted proceedings during his live-broadcast terrorism trial, forcing Justice James Omotosho to briefly exit. Here’s the full report on the tense courtroom moment." There was heightened drama on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, after Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), abruptly interrupted proceedings—forcing the presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, to momentarily step out of the courtroom. Famousreporters.com reports that the incident unfolded just as Justice Omotosho prepared to deliver…

Nov

2025

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Kanu Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial, Cites Repealed Law, others

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Kanu Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial, Cites Repealed Law, others "IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has filed a motion asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend judgment in his terrorism trial, citing constitutional breaches and reliance on a repealed law. He claims the proceedings are void and without jurisdiction." Abuja, Nigeria – The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to halt the delivery of judgment in his terrorism trial scheduled for November 20. In the motion, dated and filed…

Oct

2025

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“Please, My Brother, Consult Properly” — Judge begs Kanu to Reconsider Self-Representation in Terrorism Trial

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"Please, My Brother, Consult Properly" — Judge Pleads with Nnamdi Kanu to Reconsider Self-Representation in Terrorism Trial Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, pleads with IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to seek legal counsel before defending himself in his ongoing terrorism trial, after Kanu insists there is “no case” against him. “Please, My Brother, Consult Properly” — Judge Pleads with Nnamdi Kanu to Seek Legal Advice", were the passionate words of the presiding judge to the indefatigable leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as the latter insists that "there is no case against me". Proceedings at…

Oct

2025

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Terrorism Trial: Nnamdi Kanu Lists Witnesses from U.S., Kenya, and Ethiopia

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Terrorism Trial: Nnamdi Kanu Lists Witnesses from U.S., Kenya, and Ethiopia Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, tells the Federal High Court that 23 defence witnesses from the U.S., Kenya, and Ethiopia will testify in his terrorism trial. Justice Omotosho grants extended visitation for legal access. The renowned leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that his defence witnesses will be arriving from several countries, including the United States, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Kanu, who has chosen to represent himself in the ongoing terrorism trial instituted by the Federal…