Nigeria: Court dismisses eight charges against separatist leader Nigerian authorities had introduced additional charges of ‘terrorism’ against Kanu earlier this year. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2022
Nigeria to try separatist leader Kanu on terrorism charges Nigeria's separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu should stand trial and answer to charges that include terrorism and broadcasting falsehoods, a High Court judge ruled on Friday. Reuters · Apr 8, 2022
Nigeria to hear all terrorism trials in secret, judge rules A federal judge ruled on Thursday that all trials of terrorism cases in Nigeria will henceforth be held in camera. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Nigeria's separatist protests are reminders of Biafran war Large parts of southeastern Nigeria come to a halt each Monday, as a separatist group has ordered all residents to stay at home to show support for their campaign for the region to become an independent country The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Nigerian court adjourns trial of separatist leader again The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra appeared in court for the second time this year on a 15-count charge. Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022
Nigeria's Biafra separatist leader denies new terrorism charges in court The leader of a banned Nigerian separatist movement pleaded not guilty to eight new charges that include terrorism and incitement on Wednesday as his defence sought the dismissal of the case, arguing that it lacked merit. Reuters · Jan 19, 2022
Nigerian separatist Kanu faces new charges as trial resumes Kanu previously pleaded not guilty to seven charges including terrorism and calling for secession. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2022
Nigerian separatist leader Kanu faces new charges as trial resumes A lawyer for outlawed Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu, whose trial on terrorism charges resumed on Tuesday, accused authorities of seeking to extend his client's time in custody by filing additional charges. Reuters · Jan 18, 2022