Tag: #HumanRightsNigeria

Dec

2025

My Son Is Innocent’: Abia Father Begs Gov. Otti for Intervention 5yrs After Death Sentence for Phone Theft

LEGAL, NEWS#AbiaCourt, #AbiaState, #DeathRowNigeria, #DeathSentence, #GovernorAlexOtti, #HumanRightsNigeria, #JudicialReform, #JusticeReform, #MiscarriageOfJustice, #PhoneTheftCase, #WrongfulConviction

My Son Is Innocent’: Abia Father Begs Gov. Otti for Intervention 5yrs After Death Sentence for Phone Theft "A grieving Abia father appeals to Governor Alex Otti for intervention, five years after his only son was sentenced to death for alleged phone theft, insisting the conviction was a miscarriage of justice." Five years after a High Court in Abia State sentenced his only son to death over allegations of phone theft, Mr. Mbaonu O. Mbaonu has renewed a desperate appeal to the state government, insisting that the conviction was a grave miscarriage of justice. In 2020, according to a court…

Dec

2025

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Kanu’s Self-Representation Stalls Appeal, Says Ejimakor — Likens Him to Awolowo

NATIONAL NEWS#Abuja, #AloyEjimakor, #Biafra, #CourtOfAppeal, #HumanRightsNigeria, #ipob, #LegalNews, #NigeriaNews, #NnamdiKanu, #ObafemiAwolowo, #SokotoPrison #KeffiPrison #SulejaPrison, #TerrorismCharges

Kanu’s Self-Representation Stalls Appeal, Says Ejimakor — Likens Him to Awolowo "Legal consultant Aloy Ejimakor says Nnamdi Kanu’s refusal to hire lawyers has delayed his appeal, likening his self-representation to Awolowo’s legacy. He also backs Kanu’s request for a transfer from Sokoto prison to a facility closer to Abuja." Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has likened his client’s legal approach to that of the late Premier of the old Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, following Kanu’s insistence on representing himself in court. In a conversation with The Punch…

Nov

2025

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Tinubu Government Using Kanu’s Conviction as 2027 Political Strategy — Chief Emeka Kalu Alleges

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaTinubu, #EmekaKalu, #HumanRightsNigeria, #IPOB #2027Elections, #JusticeForKanu, #NigeriaNews, #NigeriaPolitics, #NnamdiKanu, #PoliticalStrategy, #SouthEastNigeria

Tinubu Government Using Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction as 2027 Political Strategy — Chief Emeka Kalu Alleges "Chief Emeka Kalu has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction as a political strategy for the 2027 elections, alleging plans to exploit a future pardon to win Southeast votes. Read the full report." Following the unexpected conviction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, after years of incarceration and a legal process widely criticised as unjust by many observers, fresh allegations have emerged regarding the underlying motives of the Federal Government. Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Chairman of…

Nov

2025

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

NATIONAL NEWS#AbujaJudgment, #BolaTinubu, #ChimaAnyaso, #FederalHighCourt, #HumanRightsNigeria, #ipob, #JusticeForKanu, #NigeriaPolitics, #NnamdiKanu, #SouthEastNigeria

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…