Crime
Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to start afresh March 21, identity of new judge revealed

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, will appear before a new judge, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court on March 21, 2025 in Abuja.
Kanu’s lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, said the legal team is primed and ready.
Ejimakor, however, disclosed that Kanu’s legal team has not been served with the charges he would face before Justice Omotosho.
Kanu has been facing charges over his pursuit for the actualization of Biafra.
Meanwhile, in September 2024, Kanu had challenged Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja to recuse herself from his trial.
Following his call, Justice Nyako recused herself but the Chief Judge of the Abuja Federal High Court rejected her decision.
In December, Justice Nyako adjourned Kanu’s case indefinitely.
Against this backdrop, Kanu vowed never to appear in court until an impartial judge is appointed to preside over his case.
Ejimakor said: “It’s now official that Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu shall appear before a new Judge on 21st March 2025.
It’s a milestone; and we are primed & ready.“He will appear before Justice James Omotosho of Federal High Court in court 7.
“The case will start new like it has never held before. Everything that was done from 2015 when he was arrested to the last time that he appeared before Justice Binta Nyako are gone including the appeals that are pending, they are gone out of the window.
“He would be rearraigned on charges that we have not seen, we can mention that we received a hearing notice but no charges have been sent to us.
“We really don’t know the charges we are facing on March 24. The government has a trick they always do, they will serve you a day before the hearing so that you don’t have time to study the charges.
“Sometimes they serve you will you are in court but the charges would have been in the court registry and we can’t start asking the court to give us copy.”
Crime
JUST IN: Police Find Pastor Adefarasin Innocent in Viral Gun Video Case

The Lagos State Police Command has cleared Senior Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church of any wrongdoing after a viral video showed him holding what appeared to be a firearm.
In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi confirmed that Adefarasin voluntarily reported to the Ikeja headquarters for questioning. Investigations revealed that the object in the video was a stun gun—not a lethal weapon.
“After thorough investigation, including interrogation and a cautionary statement from Pastor Adefarasin, it was established that the object was a stun gun and not a firearm. There are no sufficient grounds to proceed, and the case is discontinued,” the statement said.
The police emphasized their commitment to transparency, rule of law, and public safety.
This development contrasts with an earlier statement in June by the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, who noted that stun guns fall under prohibited riot control equipment and that pointing one at someone could be a criminal offense. At that time, both Adefarasin and the person allegedly threatened were set to be questioned.
The video showed the pastor in a Range Rover holding the device during an exchange. Adefarasin has maintained that he never brandished a firearm and that the object was non-lethal.
Crime
EFCC: Yahoo Boys Fuel Stricter Visa Rules for Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned that increasing cases of internet fraud are leading to stricter visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians abroad.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, represented by Chief Superintendent Coker Oyegunle, spoke on Monday at a Port Harcourt event organised by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs. He stressed that fraudulent activities damage Nigeria’s reputation, causing harsher travel conditions for law-abiding citizens.
Olukoyede urged youths to focus on productive sectors like digital innovation, agriculture, and entrepreneurship, warning that “fraud is not success; it is a trap” with lasting consequences.
The EFCC recently intensified efforts against cybercrime, arresting 38 suspected fraudsters in Lagos and securing convictions in Edo State for fraud-related offences.
In July, the US reduced the validity of Nigerian visas, including business, tourism, and student visas, a move linked to the rise in fraud cases.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to combating fraud through enforcement and community collaboration.
Crime
Gov Alia’s Aide Abducted by Unidentified Gunmen

The Principal Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Youth and Media Mobilization, Mr. Atu Terver, popularly known as Krayzeetee, has reportedly been abducted by unknown individuals.
The incident came to light late Tuesday after his wife shared an emotional post on social media, raising the alarm.
She revealed that her husband called her in a terrified voice saying, “I have been abducted, call mummy,” before his phone went unreachable.
Terver recently made headlines after dismissing one of his aides who took part in a protest against killings in Benue.
Authorities have yet to confirm the abduction or provide updates on any rescue efforts.
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