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Mar

22

2025

Abuja lawyer: Nnamdi Kanu’s re-arraignment proceedings mark a new era in Nigerian justice

News, OpinionBiafra, Court, Nnamdi Kanu

According to Christopher Chidera, a lawyer based in Abuja, the re-arraignment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), last Friday marked a new age of justice in Nigeria's judicial history. "The step signified the end of bickering between Kanu and the Federal Government that put him on trial on terrorism charges," said the lawyer, who expressed satisfaction with the style the manner proceedings were conducted without tension, bias, animosity, and conflict. The attorney specifically believed that the development was a turning point in the quest for justice, a time of regeneration and healing. Chidera…

Mar

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerian Woman Falsely Declared Dead Foils Fraudster’s Plot to Seize £350,000 London Home

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCourt, United Kingdom

A Nigerian woman, who was falsely declared dead, recently made a dramatic appearance in a UK court via video call from Nigeria. Her goal was to prevent a fraudster from seizing her £350,000 London home. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, had been a victim of identity theft and fraud. A con artist had managed to obtain a fake death certificate, declaring her deceased, and then attempted to use this document to claim ownership of her London property. Fortunately, the woman became aware of the scam and took swift action. She contacted the UK authorities and, with their assistance, was…

Mar

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Supreme Court confirms death sentence on farmer who resisted Fulani herdsman attacker

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCourt, Crime, Herdsmen

Sunday Jackson a farmer who was violently attacked by a Fulani herdsman with a knife, is to die by hanging. Despite injuries he sustained, Jackson overpowered his attacker, wresting the weapon from him and stabbed him as well following which his attacker died. However in a gross travesty of Justice, Jackson was sentenced to death in 2021 after being in prison for seven years. Regrettably today the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence 10 years after. This is despite a constitutional infraction notable in the judgment of the High Court of Yola that was appealed. The statement of facts of…

Feb

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Ordered to Appear in Court Despite Objections

Amos Kalu, Metro, NewsBiafra, Binta Nyako, Court, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu

OHAFIATV reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to appear in court on Monday, February 10, 2025. This directive was issued by Justice Binta Nyako, despite Kanu's repeated requests to transfer his trial to the South-East, where the alleged offences took place. Kanu's legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, has expressed strong objections to Justice Nyako presiding over the case. This stems from her previous recusal from the case at Kanu's request, which the legal team argues is binding. In a surprising turn of events, Chief Judge…

Jan

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court orders arrest of Access Bank MD, others over alleged property theft, belonging to Obanikoro’s family

Business, Economy, MetroAccess Bank, Business, Court, Economy

A Lagos State High Court judge, Justice Ibironke Harrison, has ordered the arrest of Access Bank's Group Chief Executive, Bolaji Agbede, Managing Director, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and Company Secretary, Robert Imowo, over an allegation of property theft belonging to Obanikoro's son. This is contained in a bench warrant issued by Court No. 18 of the High Court of Lagos State with suit No. LD/24884c/24 with Lagos State Government as Complainant and Bolaji Agree and others as Respondents. The Judge made the order when the defendants, including Balmoral International Limited, DDSS International Company Limited, and Adejare Adegbenro, accused of conspiracy, obtaining by…