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Nnamdi Kanu Drags Justice Nyako Before NJC Over Alleged Misconduct

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1 year ago

January 18, 2025

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has dragged Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja before the National Judicial Council, NJC, for alleged judicial misconduct in the handling of his trial by the Nigerian Government.

Kanu alleged that the misconduct committed by Justice Nyako has resulted in incalculable and continuing damage to him, and the continued loss of his “liberty to this day”.

In a petition addressed to the Chief Justice of the Federation/Chairman of the NJC, dated January 13, 2024, Kanu urged the Council to punish Justice Nyako for alleged misconduct.

Attached to the petition was an affidavit deposed to by Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu.

Kanu has been standing trial before the Federal High Court since December 2015.

On June 19, 2021, the IPOB leader, who was earlier granted bail by Justice Nyako, was, pursuant to the revocation of the bail and a bench warrant issued by the same judge, arrested in Kenya and brought back to Nigeria to face his ongoing trial.

The petition forwarded to DAILY POST by Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, reads: “Complainant, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu hereby files this Complaint against His Lordship, Honorable Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako for judicial misconduct in the handling of the Complainant’s case, No: FHC/ABJ/CR//383/2015 (Mazi Nnamdi Kanu v. Federal Republic of Nigeria). The said Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako currently presides over Court 2 of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division.

“That His Lordship, Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako has committed judicial misconduct in the handling of the Complainant’s case and the misconduct is such that has resulted in incalculable and continuing damage to the Complainant, including particularly the continuing loss of Complainant’s liberty to this day.

“The conduct of the Justice is tantamount to judicial fraud and amounts to non-adherence to the Constitution and established rules of law.

“In particular, the Justice’s refusal to reinstate the Complainant’s bail amounts to disobedience to the said determination, such that it also amounts to a clear and brazen violation of provisions of the Nigerian Constitution which states at Section 287(1) that: “The decisions of the Supreme Court shall be enforced in any part of the Federation by all authorities and persons, and by courts with subordinate jurisdiction to that of the Supreme Court.

“Wherefore, the Complainant prays the Council to discipline His Lordship, Honorable Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako in accordance with the pertinent Rules for disciplining erring judicial officers.”

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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2 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.