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IPOB Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Nnamdi Kanu’s Acquittal on Terrorism Charges
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly criticized the Supreme Court of Nigeria for overturning the discharge of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from terrorism charges filed by the federal government.
Previously, a panel of three Justices at the Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the charges against Kanu, ruling that his abduction from Kenya and subsequent return to Nigeria violated local and international laws. The court ordered his release on those grounds.
However, following an appeal by the federal government, the Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s decision. The apex court ruled that the manner of Kanu’s return to Nigeria was irrelevant and ordered that his trial continue.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Barrister Onyedikachi Ifedi, IPOB’s Directorate of Legal Affairs & Global Communications, the group denounced the Supreme Court’s ruling, accusing it of undermining constitutional protections and enabling executive overreach.
The statement read in part:
“We condemn in the strongest terms the Supreme Court’s betrayal of the Constitution in FRN vs. Nnamdi Kanu. By overturning a lawful discharge based on state-sponsored kidnapping, the Court has violated non-derogable rights, annulled the constitutional ban on double jeopardy, and reduced the judiciary to an instrument of executive lawlessness.”
IPOB argued that the Court’s introduction of a “national security” exception to fair trial rights is a fraudulent reinterpretation of the Constitution, noting that Section 36(9) explicitly prohibits retrial after acquittal.
The group further stated:
“The Court of Appeal’s discharge was a final acquittal. The Supreme Court’s revival of dead charges serves state impunity. Courts lack jurisdiction where a defendant is procured through state abduction. The judgment rewards kidnapping as state policy, isolating Nigeria’s judiciary among civilized nations.”
IPOB condemned the ruling for violating Nigeria’s international obligations under the ICCPR and the African Charter and described the decision as “tyranny disguised as jurisprudence.”
The group called on the global community to withhold full engagement with Nigeria until Nnamdi Kanu is freed and constitutional rule restored. IPOB declared the Supreme Court’s ruling null and demanded Kanu’s immediate release.
Additionally, IPOB urged for the reversal of the Supreme Court’s decision and requested that the International Criminal Court investigate Nigerian officials for crimes against humanity related to abduction and denial of fair trial, urging sanctions against those responsible.
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NISO restores national grid after nationwide blackouts
The previous day,there was a nationwide blackout as the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) recorded 0Mw total energy generation at 16:00 hour.
• A power generation site
The Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO) has restored the national grid to 2,126 megawatts (Mw) total energy generation at 20:00 hour.
The previous day,there was a nationwide blackout as the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) recorded 0Mw total energy generation at 16:00 hour.
NISO also raised the total energy sent to the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to 1,895Mw at 21:02 hours.
The grid developed issues that the NISO was yet to report its cause and restoration measures at press time, leading to the cut in the supply to the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) from the average of 4,000MW on a normal day.
According to the NISO website dashboard, the system dipped from 148.30MW at 15:00 hour.
On its distribution profile, the NISO revealed that total energy sent to the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) at 16:46hour was 305MW.
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Operation Awatse nabs six suspected drug dealers in Lagos
The suspects include Okoduwa Odianose (38, Edo State), Obagede Abraham (25, Osun State), Abdulahi Umate (18, Borno State), Bala Abdullahi (18, Kano State), Mallah Umate (18, Borno State), and Habeeb Badmus (34, Kwara State).
Image of the six suspects / NAF
In furtherance of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal and terrorist activities within its Area of Responsibility (AOR), the Headquarters Joint Task Force South West, Operation AWATSE, has conducted a joint multi-component kinetic and non-kinetic operation code-named Operation EMBER Guard.
The operation, aimed at strengthening public confidence and enhancing inter-agency cooperation, led to a successful raid on a suspected drug den located along Idinmu Road, Egbeda, Lagos State, on 28 December 2025 at about 2300 hours.
During the operation, six suspects were arrested in connection with illegal drug-related activities.
The suspects include Okoduwa Odianose (38, Edo State), Obagede Abraham (25, Osun State), Abdulahi Umate (18, Borno State), Bala Abdullahi (18, Kano State), Mallah Umate (18, Borno State), and Habeeb Badmus (34, Kwara State).
The Items recovered from the suspects include three pieces of crack cocaine, 29 packs of ice, six bottles of codeine, 70 pieces of loud, six wraps of backwood, three small wraps of backwood, two wraps of Russian cream, 49 pieces of colos, two pieces of rohypnol, as well as other personal belongings.
The suspects and recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to the Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, on 29 December 2025 at the Nigerian Air Force 651 Base Services Group(BSG) 3 Provost, Sam Ethnan AirForce Base, Ikeja, Lagos for further investigation and prosecution.
The Theater Commander, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation AWATSE, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha was ably represented by the Commander 651 BSG, Air Commodore IM Imam who handed over the suspects to NDLEA officials.
The Commander 651 BSG reiterated the operation’s commitment to sustaining joint operations with relevant security agencies to curb criminality and ensure the safety and security of lives and property within the South West region.
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Ex- AGF Malami ‘s court trial begins at FHC Abuja
Malami is being tried for alleged money laundering, concealment of illicit funds, and unlawful acquisition of assets valued at more than ₦1.014 billion.
The former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has been arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on corruption charges.
Malami is being tried for alleged money laundering, concealment of illicit funds, and unlawful acquisition of assets valued at more than ₦1.014 billion.
Malami is facing 16‑count charges alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed a 16‑count charge against Malami, accusing him of multi‑billion‑naira money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets.
Malami and his co‑defendants are accused to have knowingly handled, transferred, and concealed funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
Investigators traced ₦1.014 to a Sterling Bank account linked to the transactions.
EFCC filings claim Malami laundered billions to acquire choice houses in Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and other locations, with assets valued at about ₦212.8 billion allegedly traced to him and his associates.
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