Nigeria's Biafra separatist leader denies new terrorism charges in court

The leader of a banned Nigerian separatist movement pleaded not guilty to eight new charges that include terrorism and incitement on Wednesday as his defence sought the dismissal of the case, arguing that it lacked merit.
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Nigeria adds new charges as Biafran separatist leader Kanu's trial resumes

The lawyer of an outlawed Nigerian separatist leader, whose trial is due to resume on Tuesday, accused authorities of extending his client's time in custody by filing new charges against him. Nnamdi Kanu heads Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO, a group he founded in 2014 that is pressing for the secession of the Igbo ethnic group's homeland, which covers part of southeast Nigeria.
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Nnamdi Kanu Sues DSS, Alleges Illegal Extraction Of His Blood Samples

Nnamdi Kanu urges the court to make an order directing the SSS and the AGF "to immediately allow" him access to "medical facility and material for the practice of his religion. The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO, Nnamdi Kanu, has sued the State Security Service (SSS) over allegations of gross violation of his fundamental human rights.
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Festus Keyamo: Buhari Has No Power To Release Nnamdi Kanu

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Tuesday said President Muhamma­du Buhari lacks the power to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indige­nous People of Biafra (IPO, who is currently facing treason charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
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'Please Release Nnamdi Kanu' - Bianca Ojukwu Begs Buhari

Former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu, has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO.
#buhari #bianca #ipob #nnamdikanu

IPOB: Northern Elders Rejects Special Treatment, Trial For Nnamdi Kanu

Pan–Arewa socio-politcal group, Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has rejected special treatment and trial for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO.
#ipob #nnamdikanu #biafra

Anambra Guber: Soludo, Uba, Ozigbo Other Candidates Ask FG To Release Kanu

Candidates participating in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State on Tuesday issued a joint state­ment asking the Federal Gov­ernment to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indige­nous People of Biafra (IPOB, in order not to avoid acts that may jeopardise the conduct of the election.
#anambraelection #nnamdikanu #buhari

Obasanjo Tells Buhari To Meet With Nnamdi Kanu

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Muhammadu Buhari must meet with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO, Nnamdi Kanu, before the ongoing crisis gets out of hand.
#obasanjo #nnamdikanu #buhari

UN Queries Nigerian Government Over Nnamdi Kanu's Case

The United Nations has demanded an explanation on the alleged abduction, torture and detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from the Kenyan and Nigerian Governments.
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