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ISWAP Commander convicted as DSS intensifies prosecution of terror suspects across Nigeria

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted a senior Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. The conviction forms part of a broader push by the Department of State Services (DSS) to fast-track

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FG seeks death penalty for Nnamdi Kanu

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu on all seven counts of terrorism charges. Following the conviction, the Federal Government’s counsel formally requested that the court impose the death penalty as the maximum sentence prescribed by the relevant law for some of the offenses.  Key Details This is a developing story, with the final sentence […]

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HURIWA condemns Kanu verdict, says judgement violates constitution and fair hearing

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticised the judgement delivered on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, describing it as a miscarriage of justice and a blatant violation of constitutional guarantees. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, the group said

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Court labels Nnamdi Kanu an international terrorist

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Thursday that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), qualifies as an international terrorist. The decision stemmed from evidence indicating that Kanu had voiced intentions to bomb the British High Commission in Nigeria. Justice Omotosho also noted that Kanu […]

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Nnamdi Kanu incited killing of security operatives — says Court, convicts him on 4th and 5th counts

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, was on Thursday afternoon convicted on fourth and fifth counts of terrorism by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. This time, his offence, according to Justice Omotosho, was inciting people to attack and kill security operatives. He had earlier convicted the […]

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Breaking: Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu on first terrorism charge

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on one of the seven terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Thursday, November 20, 2025, shortly after Kanu was escorted out of the courtroom by […]