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Nnamdi Kanu Appears In Abuja Court Ahead Of November 7 Judgment In Terrorism Case

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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was present at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday as the court prepared to deliver judgment in his alleged terrorism case. The ruling will be broadcast live on Channels TV, TVC, and AIT. Presiding Judge James Omotosho had set the judgment for November 7 after Kanu declined to present his defence, having exhausted all available legal options. Kanu has consistently argued that any conviction would be unlawful, insisting that there is no valid charge against him. Photos from the courtroom show Kanu appearing for the hearing today.

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

Nnamdi Kanu Says He Cannot Be Convicted Without Written Law Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he cannot be convicted without a written law, expressing his anger during his trial at the Abuja Federal High Court on Friday. A visibly agitated Kanu insisted that no one has the authority to convict him as he faces terrorism-related charges before Justice James Omotosho. He argued that the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, under which he is being prosecuted, has been repealed, rendering the charges against him invalid. Kanu’s outburst came after he refused to open his defense, even though the prosecution had concluded its case. In response to his refusal, Justice Omotosho scheduled November 20 for the delivery of judgment in a trial that has dragged on for 10 years. In open court, Kanu declared: “You can’t convict me without a written law. Are you insane? It’s not possible. Nobody can. I’m Nnamdi Kanu—who is going to try it?”

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Court Fixes November 20 For Judgment In Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Case

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has set November 20 as the date to deliver judgment in the terrorism case filed against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho announced the date on Friday after Kanu failed to open his defence despite being given six days by the court to do so. In his ruling, the judge stated that Kanu’s failure to present his case within the allotted time meant he could not claim to have been denied a fair hearing, emphasizing that due process had been followed. However, Kanu, through his legal team, challenged the continuation of his trial, insisting that the terrorism law used to charge him was no longer in effect. He argued that the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act had been repealed, and as such, the charges against him were invalid. The IPOB leader maintained that there was no legal basis for his continued prosecution and urged the court to dismiss the case and grant his immediate release.

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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals To Trump Over Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has written to U.S. President Donald Trump, commending him for his stated willingness to act against what Kanu described as a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. In the letter, Kanu said Trump’s remarks regarding the killings of Christians in Nigeria were “factual and verifiable” and applauded the former U.S. President for speaking out. He also noted that Jewish adherents in Nigeria are under attack and claimed to have documentary evidence to support his claims. Kanu cited numerous violent attacks against Judeo-Christian communities across the country, referencing media reports as proof. A copy of the letter, dated November 6 and shared via his lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, stated: “Your Excellency, I extend warm greetings to you in the name of the Judeo-Christian faith and values we both hold dear. Your bold declaration on October 31, 2025—that the United States is ‘prepared to act’ militarily and cut aid if Nigeria fails to protect its Christian population—has ignited hope in the hearts of millions who have been abandoned by the world. You have seen the truth: Christians in Nigeria face an existential threat.” Kanu emphasized that the violence is not limited to northern Nigeria, but has spread to the South-East and South-South. “This genocide is not confined to the North—it has metastasised into the Igbo heartland, where Judeo-Christians are being systematically exterminated under the guise of counter-terrorism,” he wrote. The IPOB leader also highlighted his own abduction from Kenya in June 2021, which he described as an extraordinary rendition that violated international law. He detailed surviving four assassination attempts by the Nigerian state and being held in solitary detention without charge. Kanu recalled that the Court of Appeal in Abuja discharged and acquitted him in October 2022, declaring his rendition illegal, yet he remains detained. He also cited the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which labeled his imprisonment “arbitrary, unlawful, and politically motivated.” Kanu accused the Nigerian government of using insecurity to demonize IPOB while granting amnesty to terrorists and bandits. He called for an internationally supervised commission of inquiry into the alleged “Judeo-Christian genocide” in Nigeria, highlighting massacres in the South-East and the killing of 20 IPOB members during a pro-Trump rally in Port Harcourt in 2017. He urged Trump to launch a U.S.-led investigation into the killings, impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials responsible for human rights abuses, and support an internationally supervised referendum for self-determination. “Mr President, history will judge us by what we do when genocide knocks. You have the power to stop a second Rwanda in Africa. One tweet, one sanction, one inquiry could save millions. I remain steadfast in peace, faith, and non-violence—even from a prison cell. IPOB rejects every form of violence. We seek only justice, truth, and freedom,” Kanu wrote, concluding with a prayer for Trump’s wisdom and courage to protect the persecuted.

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

Federal High Court Gives Nnamdi Kanu Fourth Opportunity To Open Defence

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), another chance to defend himself against terrorism charges brought by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the case to November 7, marking the fourth time Kanu has been allowed to respond to the charges. The IPOB leader, however, continues to insist that the terrorism charges against him are invalid and has refused to open his defence. Kanu faces a seven-count terrorism-related charge. The prosecution concluded its case on June 19, 2025, after calling five witnesses. Kanu initially filed a no-case submission, which the court dismissed on September 26, ruling that a prima facie case had been established. At Wednesday’s hearing, Kanu again argued that the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act under which he is being tried had been repealed. He told the court, “The Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act has been repealed. I cannot put up a defence under a repealed law. I won’t do that.” Justice Omotosho urged Kanu to “keep his gunpowder dry” and prepare his defence, but Kanu said he needed to consult with his legal team—Nnaemeka Ejiofor, Aloy Ejimakor, Maxwell Okpara, and Mandela Umegborogu—before proceeding. The judge, citing the interest of justice, granted another adjournment, advising Kanu to seek guidance from lawyers experienced in criminal law. Earlier, the prosecution, led by Adegboyega Awomolo, had asked the court to compel Kanu to open his defence or forfeit the right to do so, but the judge said he was willing to allow Kanu one more opportunity to reconsider.

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Court Gives Nnamdi Kanu Deadline Of November 5 To Defend Or Waive Rights In Terrorism Trial

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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has ordered Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to either present his defence against terrorism charges or formally waive his right to do so by November 5. The judge advised Kanu to consult with lawyers skilled in criminal law or appoint legal counsel to handle his case. Kanu, who appeared in court representing himself on Tuesday, has repeatedly refused to enter a defence, insisting that no valid charge exists against him. He told the court he would not return to detention unless the charges were clearly presented, maintaining that his custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) was illegal. He also accused the court of violating a Supreme Court ruling that condemned his extraordinary rendition from Kenya, demanding immediate discharge. Even after being reminded that the Supreme Court had remitted the case for a fresh trial, Kanu maintained that the terrorism charges were invalid, citing Section 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution. He added that the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act had been repealed. “In Nigeria today, the Constitution is the supreme law. There is no provision for terrorism offences in the Constitution. Prosecuting me under a repealed law violates my fundamental rights. I will not return to detention unless a valid charge is shown to me,” Kanu said. After extensive arguments and Kanu’s refusal to defend the charges, Justice Omotosho adjourned the case to November 5, giving him the choice to present his defence or waive his right. During the hearing, counsel for the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), challenged certain documents submitted by Kanu, claiming they were unsigned and lacked legal validity. The judge overruled the objection, stating that the documents were properly signed and supported by evidence of payment.

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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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