‘Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to Kenya’, Traditional ruler tells Tinubu
Since Mr Kanu's conviction, prominent Igbo leaders have called for his release through a political solution.
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‘I’ll secure your release,’ Abia governor assures Nnamdi Kanu during prison visit
Shortly after the court sentenced Mr Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism, the governor promised that he would activate plans to ...
Abia governor visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison
Shortly after the court sentenced the IPOB leader to life imprisonment for terrorism, the governor promised that he would activate ...
Ex-counsel blames legal team’s lack of strategy for Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction
On Thursday, Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism after being found guilty on all seven counts filed ...
‘It’ll aggravate tension:’ Peter Obi faults conviction of Nnamdi Kanu for terrorism
On Thursday, Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism after being found guilty on all the seven counts ...
Abia governor speaks on ‘plans’ to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release despite life imprisonment
Mr Kanu, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, had ...
Nnamdi Kanu moved to Sokoto prison – Lawyer
Mr Kanu, who was convicted for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, had been facing trial since 2015 ...
South-east residents, IPOB react to Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment
Mr Kanu, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, had ...
TIMELINE: Inside Nnamdi Kanu’s journey from Biafra activism to conviction for terrorism
Mr Kanu, who was convicted for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, had been facing trial since 2015 ...
Tinubu sends delegation to UK, seeks Ekweremadu’s transfer to Nigeria
The delegation was also received at the Nigerian High Commission in London by Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu, who is serving as ...
Group criticises Tinubu’s pardon to convicts for lack of transparency
The group said, “it raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of our justice and correctional systems.”
Father of boy in organ trafficking case against Ekweremadus is dead
Mr Ekweremadu, his wife, Beatrice and a doctor were convicted of organ trafficking by a UK court in March 2023.
VIDEO: Outrage as police operative ‘invade’ courtroom to arrest suspect
The operative, Mohammed Abubakar, disrupted a court session during the incident at Orogwo Customary Court in the Owerri West Local ...
Enugu court sentences lady to death by hanging for murder
The deceased was said to have left her house on 11 November 2020 for a job but went missing until ...
Court sentences five men to death by hanging
The five men who were sentenced to death were charged in 2021 with criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, mischief and culpable ...
Nigerian sentenced in UK for encouraging violence in Nigeria
Mr Shoyemi was initially charged with six counts of inciting racial hatred and he was released on bail with a ...
Apo Six: Why judge freed three police officers, sentenced two to death
The victims were killed in 2005 by police officers.
Sweden jails man six-month for terrorism fund-raising
The 34-year-old, who was not named, denied the charges.
Subsidy fraudsters sentenced to 10 years in prison
The judge said the sentence would start to count from January 13, 2016.
Fuel subsidy convict to be sentenced January 18
The convict fainted on Friday before she could be sentenced.
Katsina district head’s son sentenced to death by hanging
The man was arrested during his mother’s funeral after fleeing for five years.
Two men jailed 10 years each for employment scam
The convicts were arraigned on May 16 by the EFCC.
Messi, father sentenced to prison for tax crimes
Messi is the second Barcelona and Argentina player to receive a prison sentence following January’s sentencing of team-mate Javier Mascherano.
Pistorius jailed for 6 years for murder of girlfriend
Shortly after the sentencing, Pistorius was led away to the cells.
