In a dramatic twist, the detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, appeared in court today and chose to defend himself, after reportedly sacking his entire legal team.
Eyewitnesses from the courtroom say Kanu, dressed in his usual white attire, spoke confidently as he addressed the judge directly, insisting he would personally handle his case going forward.
The courtroom moment sparked mixed reactions — with supporters hailing his boldness as a sign of strength, while others expressed concern about the implications of facing such a complex case without legal counsel.
🎥 Watch the full video for exclusive courtroom footage, eyewitness reactions, and what this latest move could mean for Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing trial.
He didn't sack shii. They all withdrew their services from him so he and his hoodlums don't get to blame them when he's finally convicted.
Gerhards: What's indigenous name of Lagos before it was changed to Lagos and why Ibadan was not rename to Lisbon? some part of Lagos also belong to Ewes
Whatever makes you sleep. But know this and know pey. Lagos is Yoruba land.
LagosOrigin: If serial murderers, drug pushers and Kidnappers are given presidential pardon by tinubu, then a freedom fighter should also be given presidential pardon.
Tinubu should release this man if he could release murderers, kidnappers and drug barons like himself in the name of presidential pardon.
Even if he's going to be pardoned ( which I strongly doubt because you people have been unduly pampered for too long), he would be convicted and sentenced first. Presidents don't pardon innocent people or people who have not yet faced trial. You get how it works now? Your emotional out urst is inconsequential.
tctrills: That tells you that change is the only constant thing. A lot has changed since 130 years. Ownership has been changing hands. And it is a good thing.
If Ibos think they can "own" Lagos, then they're planning suicide.
smartemperor042: Once the killings are in the North, you don't have a problem, right? I cannot share the same country with people like you.......
My conclusion is that Nigeria CAN NEVER function as a country!
Same way, there is no way Palestinians and Israelites can cohabit as a country.
3million + people died in the Biafra war, much less than the number already killed in Gaza!
You support a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, but you are forcing Nigeria on people after the civil war. The hate can never end since there is no sincere reconciliation.
Funkyswagzz: So up till now you don't know someone is covering him up.. see if you guys have no evidence or clue of what you talk about better don't open your mouth to avoid looking stupid. I don't blame most of you Nigerians cos u don't ask questions u just believe whatever you hear.
igbosarejews: Same you will open your guttèrs to tell the Igbos to leave Lagos and South West. You don't want Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB, yet you complain of Igbos trying to dominate you in Lagos. If you don't want the Igbos to dominate, why don't you want Biafra
Who told you we don't want you to have your Biafra? Is it not you who want to include Ekiti, Ondo, Benue, Kogi, Edo, Bayelsa and Delta States into your madness? Is that not a telltale sign that you people are in serious? We know you don't really want Biafra. You want Nigeria. You want full control of Nigeria and nobody will allow that. If you really want Biafra, leave the SW alone, leave the North, go back to your region and stay there. Ask Kanu to agree to and fulfill the conditions given to him by the government. Let him take the 5 States in the SE and stop moving mad on other people's cultures, identities and spaces. That is when you people will have peace. Otherwise, if you continue this madness for the next 1000 years, you will still get the same results.
Funkyswagzz: Please can you show us any proof gentle was killed just like they showed ikonso own. If I may ask how come it's difficult to capture bello turji while Nnamdi was so easy including flying on a private jet unannounced.
At least, Gentle is no longer in circulation Since it seems you want to contest his being alive or not
Deepspirituals: Why Bush ,Are the Terrorist not coming to the Town now Negotiating with the Government in the Day ...You are Okay with the Northern Terrorist,They are the ones that has right to Terrify the Nation .
Don't mind Kanu ,He doesn't know he is not a notherner
I didn't know that terrifying the country (not nation) is now subject to Federal Character.
Racoon: Imagine Bello Turji still running amok, holding territory and even releasing hapless captive citizen of a sovereign nation without the security agencies tracking him? This selective justice system is going to be Nigeria's undoing. Finger crossed.
Kanu will be tried and jailed. Ask him to reopen his case if he dares. Instead of running to the UK, he should have taken to the bush like the likes of Shekau, Yusuf, and other scores of terrorists leaders who have been dispatched to the great beyond. I'm sure, the government would have killed him just like it did to Ikonso and Gentle. The real people behind his incarceration are Ibo elites and Jubril of Sudan. Go and meet them.
Racoon: This is how the renal dialysis price cuts was being delayed for more than a year despite approval until the world kidney day came around this year.
This is not unusual for a government established on the foundation of incredible lies and propaganda. Unto the next one please.
Ahracoonlahi!! Tinubu is trying his best but is surrounded by saboteurs like you and thieves who are calculating that baba will look away so that they can steal those tractors for themselves. Tinubu should do a cabinet shake up and fire 75% of his ministers. He's surrounded by people hellbent on not making him succeed. People like Ahracoonlahi who just hate him because their preferred candidate lost. An evil set of people that would sacrifice the country on their altar of ego and Pride.
thisisit: LAGOS IS INFESTED WITH TOUTS, THUGS AND AGBERO, ... AND FILTHY TOO! .... WITHOUT THE CRUDE OIL OF THE SS, THE SW IS JUST LIKE YOBE OR KEBBI STATE .... ANYWAY LET ME TELL MY PEOPLE IN THE CREEK TO DEMOLISH AGIP OIL COMPANY DRILLING EQUIPMENT... THE OWNER OF AGIP IS FROM SW. HE SHOULD CARRY HIS AGIP OIL COMPANY TO SW
Thank you for you " description" of Lagos. All the same, carry your protests to Abuja and your region. Leave our Lagos alone. We're satisfied with the way it is. Go and rescue your region and resuscitate it. Capishe?
Outthemudbyvoke: You contradict yourself by acknowledging that Ekpa got jailed and try to gaslight me and the general public by assuming it was for a lesser offence. Now you have subconsciously admitted that in sane societies justice is administered speedily and concisely. Why can't this country get this right why everything has to be politicized, tribalized, and marginalized. If KANU is found guilty as charges why take so many years to draw such conclusion? You make no sense Mr. Your submission is DOA
At least, you now agree with me that Kanu deserves to be jailed. A bail jumper is a flight risk. Ask him to open his case. Period. Forget about that psychobabble you're trying spin on me.
Outthemudbyvoke: Tell me truthfully, if killer mercenaries in guise as military are sent to your home, would you stand and get killed!! Now open your Google and type "survival" Then add "instincts"
Read on that. That's your assignment for today.
Secondly why on earth would a case drag on so long for many years? The evil you support will come knocking at your door soon, then there will be no pity of any kind for you and your likes
Ask Kanu to open his case. Ekpa got jailed in Finland for lesser but similar offense. All these gimmick will amount to nothing.
Outthemudbyvoke: You must have traveled back in time through an open portal or living in denial. How many times will the court acquit him? How many times will the court grant him bail? Yet impunity continues by the DSS. What sort of biased judiciary do we have that can't conclude a case quickly? Have you asked questions as to why Ekpa's case was concluded as quick as possible in Finland while NK goes through legal back and forth for many years. Such baseless submissions from you deserve no response but I am glad I can lead you to think about the rot in all arms of the government wasting tax payers money on legal battles with no conclusion. Justice delayed is justice denied.
Stop being disingenuous. Kanu still has cases to answer to. He was initially slammed with a 15 count charge out of which 7 was dropped. He won 7 out of 15. So does that mean that the other 8 counts should be ignored? Let him open the case for the remaining charges if he really thinks he can win. Mind you, this is someone who jumped bail once. That in itself is a jailable offense.
Ruke1991: don't worry, by the time bandits from Kwara and kogi overrun ekiti, osun and Ibadan, you Yoruba people will desire to organise a protest in Lagos and you will see the other southern tribes taunting you rather than support you given the way you rejoice at their misery. Every other tribes are watching Yoruba behaviour and noting it. Before tinubu finishes his 2nd tenure, bokoharam and bandits would have reached Lagos or overrun most of the south west - looking at their current speed
Why would we organize a protest in Lagos? Is Lagos the capital of Nigeria? We know you are looking for opportunities to destroy Lagos but you would be picked up like snails if you come.
Sermwell: Just look at this ogbomosho man claiming Lagos!! Na wa ohh
An Ogbomoso man has a strong, firm ancestral and ethnic connection to Lagos. But what we will not allow is for some people who had to cross the Niger and travel almost a thousand kilometers into the SW and be dragging Lagos with Yorubas.
Outthemudbyvoke: This is a good move. All efforts to ensure sanity is restored to the justice system in the country is welcome.
Bravo to Sowore and all the brave citizens whom turned out en masse
Ask Kanu to open his case in the court if he has the liver. He wants out without any indictment or court proceedings because he knows he's going to lose. He can't just be granted freedom. It doesn't work that way. He should open his case and forget about that that fake illness he is talking about.
Just maintain your Nepal and Madagascar crap in your region. It's your right to protest but a riot or an insurrection would not be permitted. If you come to Lagos or any SW state, you'd be picked up like a snails.