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Chief Justice Vows Judiciary’s Support in Fight Against Terrorism

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and heinous crimes within the nation. During her remarks at the event titled “Building the Capacity of the Nigerian Judicial Sector to Prosecute, Defend and Adjudicate Terrorism and Atrocity Cases” held in Abuja, she emphasised the Judiciary’s role in…

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Fagbemi: 226 Terrorism Suspects Convicted in December 2024

Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, announced that the federal government successfully prosecuted and convicted 226 terrorism suspects in December 2024. Fagbemi attributed this success to intentional efforts aimed at enhancing the criminal justice system in Nigeria. During a special engagement session on Thursday, he provided updates to…

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FG Plays Video Evidence In Court Of Kanu Directing In Followers To Attack Security Personnel

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, played some of the Biafra Radio broadcast and videos made by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in open court to establish the allegation of terrorism preferred against him. The broadcast and video documents, which were marked as exhibits, were tendered through the 2nd prosecution…

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Countering Terrorism Financing Critical In Addressing Insecurity – NCD Commandant

The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has stressed the need to enhance capacity of stakeholders in the countering of terrorism financing efforts to address national security challenges. Olotu stated this at the inauguration of Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Regional Security Course 1/2025, organised by the NDC’s Centre for Strategic…

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FG Tenders Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu In Alleged Terrorism Charge

The Federal Government on Tuesday, tendered some evidence in the alleged terrorism charge filed against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the prescribed Indigenous People of Bifar (IPOB). The evidence were tendered by the Federal Government’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, before Justice James Omotosho through the first prosecution witness and a Department of State Service (DSS)…

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