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Full List: Offences Nnamdi Kanu was convicted for by Federal High Court

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all seven terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment.   Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, holding that Kanu’s actions, both through broadcasts and […]

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BREAKING: Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment

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The Federal High Court has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven terrorism charges filed by the Federal Government.   Justice Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, four years after Kanu was arrested in Kenya under controversial circumstances and brought back

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Delta: Pastor used ‘deliverance prophecy’ to exploit three female church members

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a pastor accused of using so-called “deliverance prophecy” to manipulate and sexually exploit female members of his congregation, including three sisters.   Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspect allegedly invited vulnerable members to his church office under the guise of spiritual guidance and deliverance sessions. According to

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JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu convicted on all seven counts of charges

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has found Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty of terrorism. Justice James Omotosho, delivering his judgment in Kanu’s trial, convicted him on all seven counts brought by the Department of State Services (DSS). The judge said that Kanu’s threats of violence, killings, and

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Two men arrested for defiling 12 year old girl in Yobe State

Ogun man caught trying to ‘ride away’ with wife’s corpse

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The Ogun State Police Command says its officers have arrested a man, Gandonu Lowe of Omolende Village in Yewa South, for allegedly trying to leave his community with his wife’s corpse tied to a motorcycle and hidden in a sack. Police said Lowe, who was suspected of killing his wife, was stopped after the Divisional

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VIDEO: Judge orders Nnamdi Kanu out of courtroom over outburst

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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered Nnamdi Kanu of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) out of the courtroom after he became unruly during proceedings. Earlier, the court had dismissed three fresh motions filed by Kanu after the matter had already been adjourned for judgment, ruling that

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Christian genocide: US congressman hosts Nigerian security chiefs on terrorist attacks

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U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has met with a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials in Washington, D.C., for high-level discussions on the growing attacks against Christians and the wider terrorist threats across Nigeria.   The delegation, led by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, included top security chiefs such as the Chief of Defence

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Nigeria has enough electricity, Adelabu

Nigeria has enough electricity to meet domestic demand — Adelabu

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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that exporting electricity to countries within the West African sub-region will not affect supply to homes and businesses across the country. According to him, Nigeria currently has enough generation capacity to meet domestic demand. Speaking on Wednesday at the maiden Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) stakeholders’

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Christian Genocide: ‘I’ve conducted mass burial 70 times’ — Rev Dachomo

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Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a prominent cleric from Plateau State, says he has conducted more than 70 mass burials for victims of attacks targeted at Christians in Nigeria.   Speaking in an interview with a British journalist, Dachomo accused the Nigerian government of neglecting the continuous killings, which he described as coordinated and devastating. He said

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