Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has granted a state pardon to farmer Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for killing a herder. The decision, part of Christmas clemency, sparked jubilation in Yola. Read the full story.
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
Bello Musa sentenced to death by hanging for poisoning Shamsiyya Usman in a Birnin Kebbi hotel. Court convicts on charges of homicide, conspiracy, and cheating. Read the full details.
A Kano High Court has sentenced Najibullah Alkasim to death for stabbing his neighbour to death during a dispute at a celebration party. Justice Farida Dabappa delivered the verdict after the prosecution proved its case. Read the full details of the tragi
Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Analyst supports ruling, citing constitutional grounds. Discover the court's reasoning and reactions.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death for murdering his UNIPORT girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Full details of the gruesome case and court judgment.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Justice served after brutal 2023 killing.
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the 2024 murder of taxi driver Shittu. Justice delivered in Ibadan court ruling. Read full details.
IPOB demands Senator Orji Kalu provide evidence for his claim that 30,000 South Easterners died due to Nnamdi Kanu's activities. The group denies responsibility, accusing Kalu of political betrayal.
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the murder of taxi driver Akeem Shittu. Justice delivers verdict after thorough examination of evidence in the brutal case.
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says he will lead calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release if the IPOB leader shows remorse for his actions. Read the full story on this developing news.
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Reno Omokri suggests Nnamdi Kanu could have used his massive popularity to start a political party and elect governors and senators for peaceful change in Southeast Nigeria.
South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.
Nnamdi Kanu receives life imprisonment while Simon Ekpa and Adeyinka Grandson face prison terms for secessionist activities. Read about Nigeria's crackdown on separatist movements.
Southeast Nigeria experienced a partial and varied response to a viral sit-at-home order following Nnamdi Kanu's conviction. While some areas saw normal activity, others observed the protest.
42 South-East federal lawmakers urge President Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu clemency, warning his life imprisonment worsens regional security. Read the full appeal.
Public affairs analyst Donald Okwuosa explains how South East leaders can secure IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release using Sunday Igboho's case as example following life imprisonment sentence.
Southeast lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu for a political pardon for Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it will de-escalate tensions and foster national healing. Read the full appeal.
Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, states that even one million lawyers couldn't have changed the terrorism conviction outcome. Read his full analysis of the case.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu claims Nigeria's insecurity is politically engineered for 2027 elections. He insists Tinubu is working hard and calls for political solution to Nnamdi Kanu's case.
Lagos APC strongly criticizes Peter Obi for his comments on Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence, accusing him of politicizing terrorism and ethnic bias. Read the full statement.
Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer Maxwell Opara visits IPOB leader in Sokoto prison, reveals urgent appeal plans and challenges transfer decision. Read latest developments.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti discloses ongoing strategy to secure IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release from life imprisonment. Read latest developments.
Media personality Noble Igwe calls out those speaking out after Nnamdi Kanu's conviction while remaining silent during IPOB's sit-at-home orders and violence in Southeast Nigeria.
Federal High Court debunks false reports of assassination attempt on Justice James Omotosho following Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence. Read official statement and details.