The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday sentenced the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of terrorism-related ...

A coalition of Igbo religious leaders has called for the unconditional release of the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following his conviction in 2025 on ...

The court viewed multiple clips where Kanu, addressing followers in what he called “The Blessed Land of Biafra,” announced the formation of the ESN to “defend the South-East from Fulani domination.” ...

Editor’s note: In this piece, peace and conflict researcher Lekan Olayiwola writes about the growing tension around Nnamdi Kanu’s trial. He details why the government’s fear of unrest now shapes its ...

Tension flared in Abuja on Monday, October 20, as a joint detachment of security and defence operatives forcefully dispersed protesters calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous ...

A Department of State Services witness has said that about 200 security agents were killed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in South Eastern part of the country. The witness, ...

When self-determination agitator Nnamdi Kanu sacked his lawyers during the trial court’s last sitting, he signaled his preference for legal histrionics rather than substance. He will go on to give ...

Security forces arrested Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and lawyer Aloy Ejimakor during the Sowore-led #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja Police fired live bullets and teargas to disperse peaceful protesters ...

Nnamdi Nwannekaenyi Kenny Okwu Kanu was born on 25th September 1967 in Isiama Afara Ukwu, Umuahia. He is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which he founded in 2012. The main aim of ...