the decision of justice Nyako's on Nnamdi kanu's case and Federal government of nigeria

the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu and three others were at the Federal High Court to face charges of treasonable felony, management of an unlawful society among others. President Muhammadu Buhari and Nnamdi Kanu Nnamdi Kanu said he cannot be intimidated by President Muhammadu Buhari At the trial, the judge, Justice Binta Nyako delivered ruling on an application for secret trial made by the Department of State Service (DSS). The judge in her ruling said the witnesses will be protected behind a screen and their names withheld from the public. However, Nyako informed the court that the pattern could not be labelled ‘a secret trial’ as widely believe by the defendants. READ ALSO: SHOCKING! How Nnamdi Kanu reacted to Justice Nyako's ruling On Tuesday, December 13, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu and three others were at the Federal High Court to face charges of treasonable felony, management of an unlawful society among others. President Muhammadu Buhari and Nnamdi Kanu Nnamdi Kanu said he cannot be intimidated by President Muhammadu Buhari At the trial, the judge, Justice Binta Nyako delivered ruling on an application for secret trial made by the Department of State Service (DSS). The judge in her ruling said the witnesses will be protected behind a screen and their names withheld from the public. However, Nyako informed the court that the pattern could not be labelled ‘a secret trial’ as widely believe by the defendants. READ ALSO: SHOCKING! How Nnamdi Kanu reacted to Justice Nyako's ruling today But, after delivering her ruling, Kanu, who was visibly vexed by the court’s decision said he will not be subjected to a secret trial. Losing his temper, the leader of the IPOB said President Buhari made allegations against him in public and now wants to try him in secret. He also said he is not intimidated by the president whom he claimed had been intimidating judges in the country. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Court rules on secret trial on Nnamdi Kanu (Update) Below are the five things Nnamdi Kanu said about Buhari in court today: 1. "He wants to try me in the secret? They are killing my people, after killing my people you tell me you want to try me in secret?" 2. "The person is mad! Completely mad!! Tell Buhari that's what I said, that he is mad! He cannot jail me, he is a mad man." 3. "There is a contempt of court proceedings here, contempt of court, they don't obey court order, and you're telling me secret trial. Is the person mad? Rubbish! It is not possible." READ ALSO: Kanu is in prison for Radio Biafra but who will be imprisoned for BBC Hausa service? Achuzie spits fire 4. "When Buhari testified against me in public, what happened, why didn't he guard his utterances?" 5. "He appoints judges, Buhari has been appointing judges in this country, he should stop intimidating judges that is rubbish! I cannot have it. Buhari can intimidate judges, not me (speaks Igbo)."

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COPA Lagos beach soccer tournament thrills with potpourri of shows

COPA Lagos thrills with potpourri of shows •The crowd at COPA Lagos This year’s edition of the annual COPA Lagos show which took place at the Eko Atlantic City has taken art and entertainment a notch higher in Nigeria, having treated revelers to a variety of high profile shows. It was the best of time for fun seekers who were treated to an international football match, a runway show of local designers with Nigerian Beachwear 2017 collection and a series of musical performances featuring some of the best of Nigerian artistes. At the event which had in attendance notable dignitaries including the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the crowd was full of merry and cheers for the performers. The day had begun with a thrilling beach soccer match between Enyimba FC beach soccer team and the Pepsi Football Academy. Next was a celebrity match between Team Dbanj and Team Victor Ikpeba. Team Dbanj included Peter Okoye of P-Square, Samson Adamu, CEO of Kinetic Sports,...

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The Executive team of Otu Oka-iwu Abuja paid courtesy visit to one of the founding fathers of Otu-Okaiwu Abuja, Chief Ikechukwu Ezechukwu SAN, attended by some Stakeholders of Otu Oka-iwu Abuja, for His Contributions to the growth of Igbo Lawyers in Abuja.

k The executive team of Otu-Okaiwu Abuja led by Chief Chidi Udekwe Esq, on Friday, 21st of June, 2024 paid a courtesy visit to one of their founding fathers and expressed their heartfelt appreciation for Chief Ikechukwu Ezechukwu SAN , for his invaluable contributions and unwavering support towards the growth and development of Otu-Okaiwu Abuja. The executive team commended Chief Ezechukwu's role as a guiding light, emphasizing his wisdom and guidance in shaping the organization. During the meeting, the president of otu-okaiwu Abuja, Chief Chidi Udekwe, addressed various concerns and challenges faced by Igbo lawyers in Abuja. In his remarks, Chidi Udekwe highlighted crucial issues, including: hosting of meeting, young lawyers' welfare, and the need for enhanced career opportunities for members. At the meeting, Exco and stakeholders present were astonished by the comments of Learned Silk, Chief Ikechukwu Ezechfukwu SAN, on the history, reason and how the ...

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My Ernest Advice To Our New President Elect Of NBA.

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Say no to human desire and allow the spirit of God to guide your affairs.

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FG apologizes for given false information on the news that went viral about president tinubu being the first president to ring the NASDAQ Bell.

find other interesting articles via a click. The Federal Government has offered an apology for its erroneous claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the closing bell of NASDAQ. Tinubu had rung the bell on Wednesday alongside other business leaders, including Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group. In a statement issued by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, he admitted that the error was made based on information provided by a third-party event organiser. The presidency expressed regret for the mistake and apologised for misleading the public. KINDLY find the ERROR message here as shared in his Twitter account page. pic.twitter.com/GUVajv3baG — Ajuri Ngelale (@AjuriNgelale) September 22, 2023 Ajuri Obari Ngelale Ajuri Ngelale is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and politician currently serving as presidential spokesm...

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Takes Every Measure To Ensure The Safety Of The People Of Enugu Over the Sudden Rise Of Spread Of Covid 19 In The State.

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The Executive team of Otu Oka-iwu Abuja paid courtesy visit to one of the founding fathers of Otu-Okaiwu Abuja, Chief Ikechukwu Ezechukwu SAN, attended by some Stakeholders of Otu Oka-iwu Abuja, for His Contributions to the growth of Igbo Lawyers in Abuja.

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