US EditionCourt gives Nnamdi Kanu ‘final chance' to present his defence
- The Federal High Court in Abuja allowed Nnamdi Kanu to present his defense in his terrorism trial, with Judge James Omotosho stating it is his duty to give Kanu sufficient opportunity to defend himself.
- Kanu insists he cannot defend himself under a repealed law, maintaining that there are no valid charges against him.
- Despite the judge's repeated invitations to open his defense, Kanu has declined, arguing that his rights have been violated.
- Kanu has consulted with new legal advisors to aid in his defense against the terrorism charges, and the case has been adjourned until Friday for further proceedings.
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Alleged terrorism: Again, court extends till Nov 7 for Kanu’s defence
A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the umpteenth time, given the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu more time, till November 7, to open his defence or risk waiving the alleged terrorism offences. Justice James Omotosho on Wednesday again repeated his plea for Kanu to consult with criminal law experts to guide him in his chosen self-defence. The decision of the judge followed Kanu’s refusal to open his defence on We…
Court gives Nnamdi Kanu ‘final chance' to present his defence
The judge said Wednesday that he has the duty to offer Mr Kanu every opportunity to present his defence. The post Court gives Nnamdi Kanu ‘final chance’ to present his defence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nnamdi Kanu Finally Agrees to Meet Legal Team Ahead of Terrorism Trial
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has agreed to meet with his lawyers before continuing his defence in the terrorism case brought against him by the Federal Government. This decision came on Wednesday during his appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja before Justice James Omotosho. The judge had advised Kanu to seek proper legal guidance after he again claimed that the charges against him were not …
Court Gives Kanu Till Nov 7 to Defend Terrorism Charges, Warns of Case Closure
Nnamdi Kanu’s trial on terrorism charges hit another impasse on Wednesday, November 5, after the Biafra nation agitator refused to open his defence. He insisted there were no valid charges against him, prompting a Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him a final opportunity until November 7 to either defend the case or forfeit his right to do so. Offering the extension, Justice James Omotosho stated the new deadline was offered “in the interest …
Court Gives Nnamdi Kanu ‘Final Chance’ To Present His Defence
The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again 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, who presided over the case on Wednesday, explained that it was his duty to ensure Kanu, who […]
Federal high court grants Nnamdi Kanu another chance to open defence
GistReel The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), an additional opportunity to respond to the terrorism charges brought against him. The court has set November 7, 2025, for Kanu to either begin his defence or formally waive the right to do so. This marks the fourth time the court has offered him such a chance. Kanu has repeatedly argued that the charges against him are invalid, in…
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