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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, prominent Southeastern Nigerian stakeholders have demanded the release of Nnamdi Kanu and questioned infrastructure projects like the Eastern rail and seaports.

Former lead counsel Aloy Ejimakor has moved to halt the terrorism trial of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, citing a legal flaw regarding undisclosed broadcast locations used as evidence.

Doris Ogala, an AAC candidate for Abia state governor, pledges to prioritize securing a presidential pardon for convicted IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu if elected in 2027.

The lawyer representing Nnamdi Kanu has publicly faulted the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for its silence regarding an alleged 'illegal' civil stay. This criticism highlights ongoing legal disputes surrounding Kanu's case.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asserted that recent remarks attributed to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir regarding Nigeria's religious identity have validated concerns previously raised by their detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Nnamdi Kanu has reportedly sacked his lawyer, Ejiofor, who in turn claims he had already quit as Kanu's personal lawyer in 2023 but remains counsel for IPOB. This dispute highlights a rift in their professional relationship.

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened legal action. The threat follows an alleged public call for the extrajudicial killing of his client.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) arrested and subsequently released a retired professor who serves as the medical doctor for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at his residence in Enugu State.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to its members, threatening disciplinary action against those who defy Nnamdi Kanu’s authority amid an ongoing leadership dispute within the group.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has announced a significant restructuring of its leadership, with its leader Nnamdi Kanu dissolving the third administration of the group's Directorate of State (DoS) and inaugurating a new team.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his opposition to calls for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for the detained leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed concerns regarding the ongoing trial's procedure. His worries specifically relate to the limited time allotted for the defense to present its case.

IPOB has questioned the conviction of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, following a cross-appeal filed by the Federal Government. The group suggests the government's action weakens the conviction and raises doubts about the trial court's jurisdiction.

A US lawmaker has introduced a resolution urging Nigeria to uphold human rights and constitutional standards in the ongoing legal proceedings involving Nnamdi Kanu.

Activist Omoyele Sowore participated in protests in Aba, Abia State, alongside other non-Igbo individuals, calling for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

A delegation of prominent Igbo spiritual mothers visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in prison to pray for him and demand justice.

Senior lawyer Prince Uche Darlington Okeke has called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a political resolution for the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to facilitate his release and restore peace.

Aloy Ejimakor cites the Federal Government's failure to disclose key evidence regarding his client's detention as grounds for opposing the continuation of the terrorism charges.

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has formally requested that President Bola Tinubu grant presidential amnesty to Biafra agitation leader Nnamdi Kanu to foster national cohesion.

A governorship candidate in Nigeria, Gen Ijioma, has vowed to compel the federal government to release Nnamdi Kanu if elected, accusing the government of double standards.

The family of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has expressed renewed health concerns, advocating for his continued access to independent medical care.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, has officially sacked his longtime lead counsel, Mr. Ejiofor, who had served until June 2023, citing reasons for the change in his legal team.

A lawyer has threatened legal action against an individual who publicly called on the Nigerian federal government to kill Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to restore peace in the South-east.

David Umahi stated that leaders in Nigeria's South-East region are exploring political avenues to secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

Nnamdi Kanu and a former disciple have announced conflicting leadership changes within the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), though Kanu insists he remains the group's leader and his decisions are final.

The Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has indefinitely suspended the offices of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Director of Radio Biafra to safeguard operations.

An aide to Governor Soludo has criticized Peter Obi's call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as a “major slap” on the Nigerian judiciary and an insult to Finland’s courts.

Nnamdi Kanu's brother has challenged the legal basis of the IPOB leader's terrorism conviction, arguing it must be anchored on a valid law in force at the time of judgment.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed optimism that the Federal Government's cross-appeal strengthens their case for the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, urging the Appeal Court to void his conviction.

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has declared May 30 as Biafra Day, calling for a sit-at-home protest and church memorials to honor civil war victims and demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release.

The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has expressed concerns over the prolonged detention and prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stating it impacts Igbo leadership credibility.

A coalition of supporters is set to hold a ‘One Million March’ protest in Aba, Abia State, to demand the release of convicted IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Read More: https://punchng.com/pro-kanu-group-holds-mass-protest-in-abia-thursday/

Addressing the assembly, the nonagenarian said she would want to behold Kanu again in the community before joining her ancestors. The post Release Nnamdi Kanu to me before I die  —  99-yr-old woman urges Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Finnish Court of Appeal will review the six-year prison sentence handed to Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed follower of Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu, who was convicted on terrorism charges.

The Oluwo of Iwo has publicly called on President Bola Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, citing the need to foster national unity.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged the court to consider his bail application. His lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, emphasized the importance of the court addressing the bail request.

The family of detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has expressed concern over undue delays in the hearing of his pending cases and urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria to intervene.

Nnamdi Kanu has warned his former lawyer, Ejiofor, against disclosing 'confidential and privileged information' about himself and IPOB, raising questions about lawyers' ability to disclose such information about ex-clients.

A US lawmaker is advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, who was convicted of terrorism, and has hinted at the possibility of cutting aid to Nigeria if the demand is not met.

The legal team representing Nnamdi Kanu has condemned a public call for his extrajudicial killing and announced intentions to pursue legal action against the individual and television station involved.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has affirmed its Code of Conduct as supreme, confirming the dissolution of its 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State (DOS).

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected the purported suspension and expulsion of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Chika Edoziem-led faction, deeming the move unconstitutional and void.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticized an aide to Governor Soludo for comments made against Peter Obi, while defending Obi's call for Nnamdi Kanu's release.

The lead counsel for detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has cautioned that any attempt to seek the death penalty against his client could have significant international implications, particularly for Nigeria's relationship with the United Kingdom.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has renewed its campaign regarding the conviction of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the appeal filed against the judgment raises broader legal and constitutional issues.

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has reiterated its demand for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, warning President Tinubu of potential backlash in the 2027 elections and citing the Dikko abduction case as precedent for his unconstitutional trial.

An analysis of the DSS’s intelligence-led strategy that successfully ended the Monday sit-at-home in Southeast Nigeria, leading to Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-dg-dss-appointment-strategy-that-ended-sit-at-home/

Ejiofor, the former counsel to the imprisoned leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu, has confirmed returning $19,000 USD that was reportedly erroneously paid into his bank account.

Since Mr Kanu's conviction, prominent Igbo leaders have called for his release through a political solution. The post ‘Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to Kenya’, Traditional ruler tells Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.