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Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Reveals She Underwent Major Surgery

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Uchechigeme Okwu-Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has disclosed that she recently underwent major surgery. In a post shared on her verified Facebook page on Friday, Uchechi revealed that she is still in recovery but remains determined to continue advocating for her husband’s release. She described Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention as “unjust and illegal,” adding that her health challenges would not stop her from speaking out. “While I am yet to recover from major surgery, I continue to rise in pain because there is work to be done. My husband, Nnamdi Kanu, remains unjustly and illegally detained, and silence is not an option,” she wrote. “This shows our spirits will not be broken. From Trafalgar Square to Downing Street, we carry the cry of freedom. Injustice to one is injustice to all. Join us tomorrow, 01.11.2025, at Trafalgar Square.” Kanu, who was rearrested in 2021 over his involvement in the Biafra separatist movement, remains in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Earlier this month, nationwide protests erupted, demanding his immediate release.

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Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Dismissal of All Charges, Calls for Immediate Release

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The detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja, requesting the dismissal of all charges against him and his immediate release. Dated October 30, 2025, and titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support,” Kanu argued that the current charges have no legal foundation, describing them as “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.” Representing himself, Kanu cited Sections 1(3), 6(6)(b), and 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution, the Evidence Act 2011, and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 to support his application. He contended that the prosecution relies on repealed or non-existent laws, such as the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA), repealed by the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, and the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013, repealed by the TPPA 2022. According to Kanu, using these outdated laws violates Section 36(12) of the Constitution, which bars trials for offences not defined under current law. Kanu also argued that the alleged offences were committed in Kenya, citing Section 76(1)(d)(iii) of the TPPA 2022, which requires validation by a Kenyan court for acts committed abroad. He said the lack of such validation invalidates the court’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and breaches Article 7(2) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Citing precedents including FRN v. Kanu (SC/CR/1361/2022), Aoko v. Fagbemi (1961) 1 All NLR 400, and FRN v. Ifegwu (2003) 15 NWLR (Pt 842) 113, Kanu maintained that any law or judicial act inconsistent with the Constitution is void, and lower courts must take judicial notice of repealed laws. He urged the court to direct the prosecution to respond strictly on points of law within three days and requested a ruling on or before November 4, 2025. Kanu emphasized that his motion raises only constitutional and legal questions, making an affidavit unnecessary.

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Sowore, Ejimakor, Kanu’s Brother Released From Kuje Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions

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Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, along with Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, has regained freedom from Kuje Prison after fulfilling their bail conditions. They were released alongside Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, and other protesters who were arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration in Abuja. Sowore, who led the protest, was picked up by police at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he had gone to show support during Kanu’s trial. The group was later arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Kuje, which granted them bail last Friday. In a video shared by SaharaReporters on Monday, Sowore, Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel, and the others were seen exiting Kuje Prison carrying their belongings and singing songs of freedom and solidarity.

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Nnamdi Kanu Skips Defence In Terrorism Trial, Case Adjourned To November

Nnamdi Kanu Skips Defence In Terrorism Trial, Case Adjourned To November

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his plan to open his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. At the last court sitting on October 24, the case had been adjourned to October 27 to allow Kanu to present his defence. He had initially indicated his intention to call witnesses to testify on his behalf. When proceedings resumed on Monday, Kanu informed the court that after reviewing the case file, he was convinced that no valid charges had been brought against him. He described the trial as “unlawful” and said there was no need to proceed with a defence. Presiding judge Justice James Omotosho directed Kanu to submit a written statement formalizing his decision and to serve it on the prosecution. The judge also advised him to consult legal experts on the implications of foregoing witnesses. The trial has now been adjourned to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses, reflecting Kanu’s stance that the evidence and charges presented to date do not establish a case against him.

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Tompolo Dismisses Alleged 21-Day Ultimatum To Federal Government Over Nnamdi Kanu

Tompolo Dismisses Alleged 21-Day Ultimatum To Federal Government Over Nnamdi Kanu

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The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has dismissed reports alleging that he gave the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued by his media consultant, Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo described the viral claim as false, mischievous, and an attempt by detractors to tarnish his reputation. “We wish to state clearly that High Chief Government Ekpemupolo did not author or approve the said publication. It is the handiwork of mischief-makers determined to discredit him because of his uncompromising fight against illegal crude oil activities in the Niger Delta. Their efforts will continue to fail, as Tompolo remains committed to ending oil theft and pipeline vandalism,” the statement read. Tompolo reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and expressed full support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He also reiterated his endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term, emphasizing his confidence in the government’s developmental drive. The statement urged the Federal Government, the media, and the public to disregard the fabricated report, stressing that it does not represent Tompolo’s position or any official statement from his office.

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Wike Says He Will Only Testify In Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial If Officially Subpoenaed

Wike Says He Will Only Testify In Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial If Officially Subpoenaed

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will only appear as a witness in the trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu if he is officially subpoenaed by the court. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Friday, Wike addressed reports that Kanu had listed him among 23 planned witnesses, which also include former Minister of Defence Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd) and former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd). Wike clarified that he did not volunteer to be a witness and has not received any legal documents or formal court summons. He emphasised that one cannot assume the role of a witness simply based on media reports. “If you see Nnamdi Kanu, ask him why he listed me. I did not go to him to say I want to be a witness. You don’t become a witness by reading a newspaper. Nobody has served me process; nobody has subpoenaed me. “So, if I am served and subpoenaed to give evidence, I will obey the court and appear,” Wike said, stressing the importance of following proper legal procedure.

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Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer And Brother Granted Bail Over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest In Abuja

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A Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, along with Aloy Ejimakor — a lawyer on Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team — the IPOB leader’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and ten other persons. The court approved bail in the sum of ₦500,000 each, with two sureties in like sum. The thirteen defendants had been charged with inciting public disturbance and breaching the peace following their participation in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, which took place in Abuja on October 20. While Ejimakor, Emmanuel, and the other protesters were detained at the Kuje Correctional Centre after their arrest during the rally, Sowore was picked up on October 23 at the Federal High Court premises in Abuja, where he had gone to show support during Kanu’s ongoing terrorism trial.

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Federal High Court Reschedules Hearing Against Sowore Over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest To October 29

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 29 for the hearing of a suit filed by the police against Omoyele Sowore and other organizers of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on October 20. The case, initially set for October 20 for the respondents in an ex parte motion to show cause why the interim order should be vacated, could not proceed due to the protest, which disrupted court activities that day. Justice Mohammed Umar had earlier issued an interim order restraining Sowore and others from staging protests for the release of Nnamdi Kanu in sensitive areas of Abuja, including Aso Rock Villa, the National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square, and Shehu Shagari Way, pending the hearing of the motion on notice. The judge also granted an abridgment of time for the respondents to respond to the application on notice, originally set for 9:00 a.m. on October 20, before adjourning to the new hearing date. The ex parte motion was filed by police lawyer Wisdom Madaki on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Police Force, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2202/2025, listed Sowore, Sahara Reporters Ltd, and Sahara Reporters’ Media Foundation as the first to third respondents. The Take It Back Movement (TIB) for the Transformation of Nigeria, any organization or person acting with express or implied instruction, and unknown persons were included as the fourth and fifth respondents. In an affidavit supporting the motion, police officer Bassey Ibithan, attached to the Directorate of Legal Services at Force Headquarters, Abuja, warned that the protest could pose a threat to national security if not restrained. Sowore, a former 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC), had mobilized for what he described as a peaceful protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Several individuals were reportedly arrested during the protest, including Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, who is scheduled for arraignment on October 24 at a Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja.

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