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JUST IN: Drama As Nnamdi Kanu Disowns Counsel In Court

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1 month ago

May 6, 2025

There was a mild drama in court on Tuesday when detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, disowned a lawyer, one Charles Ude, who claimed to be representing him.

Kanu is facing terrorism-related charge before the court.

During the trial, the presiding judge drew attention of parties to a letter from one Charles Ude, claiming to be counsel on record for the defendant.

However, the defence legal team denied knowledge of Ude, a stance Kanu himself affirmed, insisting Agabi remained his counsel.

The court also addressed the issue of the overcrowded defence team.

According to the judge, only 16 of the 26 lawyers listed would be allowed, citing a previous agreement and threatening to move the proceedings online, if decorum was not maintained.

“I don’t want to be pushed to take the case virtually; we have the facility,” the judge warned.

A separate incident involved a woman named Favour Kanu, who was accused of recording court proceedings during a previous sitting and allegedly publishing restricted content online.

The judge recounted how he had previously warned her and refrained from charging her for contempt.

Kanu, in an emotional plea, appealed to the judge for forgiveness on her behalf, quoting the Bible and admitting, “I owe them an apology.”

Favour, when called upon, claimed ignorance of the court still being in session and stated that she had stopped recording immediately after the warning.

“I didn’t know the court was still sitting. The moment you cautioned me, I stopped because it was a livestream,” she said.

The judge, while listening to both explanations, temporarily excused Favour from attending the next three sittings, reiterating the need for order and respect for the court’s process. “We must do things properly. Justice will be done,” he said.

Earlier, lead prosecution counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, raised concerns about a motion served on them for the release of certain exhibits tendered in court.

He noted the prosecution objected only to the release of non-perishable items.

During cross-examination of the first prosecution witness (identified as AAA), the defence counsel, Agabi, grilled the witness on his awareness of the charges and previous rulings.

The witness admitted knowing little about the details of the 15-count charge, including several that had reportedly been struck out by the court.

The witness acknowledged awareness of IPOB’s role in enforcing Monday sit-at-home orders, which the defence suggested was among charges that had been dismissed.

Agabi repeatedly highlighted that several serious terrorism-related allegations — including disruption of elections and attacks on federal property — were part of the struck-out charges, a point the witness said he was largely unaware of.

In re-examination, Awomolo asked the witness what he understood by “agitation” in the context of Kanu’s actions.

The witness responded that the defendant was pushing for the secession of parts of Nigeria.

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Idahosa Hosts NBA, Assures Of Government’s Collaboration

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2 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has assured of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration’s desire to reduce crime and criminality in the state while also upholding the rule of law.

According to a press statement by Friday Aghedo, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Idahosa gave the assurance when he played host to members of the Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Benin on Tuesday.

During the interface with the body of lawyers, also referred to as “Lion Bar,” the deputy governor solicited their collaboration to help rid the state of violent crimes.

“Indeed, the state we met was plagued with security challenges such as kidnapping, cultism and its related issues, and other vices for which the governor needed to take decisive action to address these menaces which plagued society.

“To the glory of God and with your support, we have done reasonably well at reducing crime in Edo State,” he stated.

He informed the lawyers that their collaboration with the administration would assist at stamping out crimes and criminality and boost investors confidence in the state.

Idahosa also promised the government support to the lawyers in whatever capacity to assist in carrying out their functions efficiently.

Speaking earlier, the Benin NBA branch, Idemudia Osifo, congratulated and commended Governor Okpebholo, his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on their inauguration and efforts at eradicating security challenges in the state.

He said the NBA maintained cordiality with the seat of power in order to form a solid partnership geared towards the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

He further commended the Okpebholo-led administration for appointing members of the Bar to key positions of his government.

Speaking on the rule of law, Osifo said that the Bar believed that the administration would deliver, especially against the background of swearing in the three judges denied the same action by the immediate past administration

“That singular action showed the willingness of this administration to reposition Edo State in terms of Justice delivery and the rule of law,” he stated.

He expressed the willingness of the Benin Branch of the NBA to support the government to fight crime and criminality

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Police Quiz Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over ‘Gun-like Object’ Video

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3 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has turned himself in for questioning over a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like object during a roadside encounter.

The Command, in a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, stated, “No one is above the law!

“Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have commenced investigation on the case since a video surfaced online showing the pastor holding a gun-like object against another road user, while driving in an unregistered vehicle.

“The outcome of the investigation will be made public.”

The video, which surfaced earlier, shows Adefarasin holding a metallic object while speaking to a passerby who appeared to be recording him.

The clip has since gone viral, with several social media users alleging that the object was a firearm.

Responding to the allegations, Adefarasin in a message to his congregation posted on his verified social media pages, he denied brandishing a weapon.

He described the incident as a misunderstanding.

According to the cleric, the object in question was not a firearm, and at no point was it pointed at anyone.

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How Trailer Sent To Kill Me Fell Flat, Dented — Iwo Monarch

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6 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, said the trailer that was sent to kill him upon hitting him fell flat and got extremely dented.

The Osun monarch made the revelation while testifying to the power of God in a now-trending video on Tuesday.

While Oba Akanbi didn’t give details or the location of the incident, he noted that after the trailer hit him, he saw some angels of God dragging it.

“A trailer that was sent to kill us, hit us and fell flat and extremely dented. It was dragged away by angels of God. Except you do not choose God. Don’t have doubts while trusting God.”