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Section 36 (9) of the 1999 constitution is clear..... "No person who shows that he has been tried by any court of competent jurisdiction or tribunal for a criminal offence and either convicted or acquitted shall again be tried for that offence or for a criminal offence having the same ingredients as that offence save upon the order of a superior court." Nnamdi Kanu has no case in court as long as Nigeria's constitution is concerned. Even the government was not able to prove that Kanu committed any offense as regards all terrorism charges that was filed against him. There is a big difference between Kanu's case and Simon Ekpa's case in Finland. Your attempt to use that a comparison only exposes your biased hypocrisy and love for lawlessness.... Okonsbecky: |
Yes there is no court session online but public discuss/opinion is shaped online. I've no idea about what you are trying to say as this case has nothing to do with LP or obidients. I know that there are people reading the comments we make here that know Justice Omotosho, that's if he is not already a member of Nairaland. Let this message serve as reminder to him and Nigerians that it is not Nnamdi Kanu that is on trial but the Nigerian judiciary.... sreamsense: |
Justice Omotosho has continued the illegal unjust trial of Nnamdi Kanu, forcing a deadline that expires today (5th November) for Kanu to open his defense even when it is clear that he has no case in court. The Nigerian government keeps saying it has a case against Nnamdi Kanu, but when you strip away the politics and look strictly at the law, you can see that the government has no case. Everything about the case from how he was kidnapped from Kenya to the phantom laws used to charge him violates the Nigerian constitution and international laws that Nigeria is bound to uphold. This case against Nnamdi Kanu can only stand if it rests on a lawful foundation. Since such foundation is broken, it is obvious that what going on in Justice Omotosho's court is not a lawful prosecution, it is an illegal persecution, a judicial betrayal. There is no law that supersedes the constitution, section 1 (3) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution states and I quote "If any other law is inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, this Constitution shall prevail, and that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void." This means that once the government breaks constititional law, everything that follows becomes illegal. You can’t dispense justice on illegality. Nnamdi Kanu’s kidnapping from Kenya in 2021, done without any extradition order, broke Nigerian and Kenyan law. The Court of Appeal in 2022 and the Kenyan High Court in 2025 both ruled that the extraordinary rendition was illegal. By disregarding due process, Nigeria's government destroyed the court’s power to try Kanu. There is no law or court order that can upturn it. - Extraordinary Rendition The UN working group on arbitrary detention (2022) and the Kenyan courts have already ruled that Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and transfer to Nigeria was illegal. Nigeria has signed treaties like the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which forbid this kind of illegalities and because these treaties are part of Nigerian law, ignoring it also means breaking the constitution. A trial that begins with a crime by the state itself cannot be legitimate. - Right To Fair Hearing Section 36 of Nigeria's constitution protects the right to fair hearing, presumption of innocence, and trial only under valid law. These rights cannot be taken away not even in wartime or national emergency. So when someone is dragged before a court after being kidnapped, denied proper access to lawyers, and charged under outdated laws, the trial is automatically void. - None Existing Laws Most of the charges filed by the government come from the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013 which was repealed in 2022 and replaced with the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. The new Act changed the definitions of some of these offences and penalties. You can’t prosecute someone today under a law that no longer exists that’s retroactive and unconstitutional. Even if the government claims there is a “saving clause,” it can’t override the Constitution or revive a dead statute. If a law seizes to exist, the charges relying on it are dead with it. - Court of Appeal Ruling On 13 October 2022, the Court of Appeal in Abuja discharged Kanu and said the government had lost jurisdiction because of the illegal rendition. Under Section 36 (9) of the constitution states and I quote. "No person who shows that he has been tried by any court of competent jurisdiction or tribunal for a criminal offence and either convicted or acquitted shall again be tried for that offence or for a criminal offence having the same ingredients as that offence save upon the order of a superior court." The law is clearly against double jeopardy, once a person is discharged, he can’t be retried for the same matter. The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision sending the case back for trial ignored this law and the principle of finality. Simply put, once a higher court frees you, another court can’t restart the same case. - Final Words If Justice Omotosho has any regard for the law, then Kanu's trial should end today (5th November) with a verdict issued by Justice Omotosho declaring his immediate release/acquittal. Nigeria will once again break it's own laws if Nnamdi Knau is not released, if Justice Omotosho fails to uphold the constitution, the Nigerian judiciary will once again proof to the whole world that Nigeria is a shamelessly lawless country, breaking It's obligatory internatonal commitments and treaties to protect human rights, to guarantee fair trials and to forestall against arbitrary detentions. Justice Omotosho's illegal unjust trial and sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu will be the final nail that will destroy what is left of Nigeria's judicial credibility forever. |
I am guessing your initial insertion of "Victor Chibuzor" was not an "honest mistake".... Kemetian: |
Nigeria can not and may never make any progress as a nation if Nnamdi Kanu is killed or jailed. There will be no peace as long as injustice continues to reign supreme in Nigeria. |
This is a malicious post, the speaker is Tajudeen Abbas and not Victor Chibuzor |
Maimalari Cantonment is the Nigerian Army barracks and the headquarters of the Nigerian Army's 7th Division. The Nigerian military has suffered yet another security breach as nine soldiers on Monday escaped from a military guardroom at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State, SaharaReporters has learnt. Maimalari Cantonment is the Nigerian Army barracks and the headquarters of the Nigerian Army's 7th Division. Top military sources told SaharaReporters that most of the escaped soldiers were arrested by the military over alleged links to the Boko Haram terrorism. They were alleged to be involved in arms trafficking to terrorist groups operating in Nigeria’s North-East. “There was a jailbreak on Monday around 0215 hours at the military Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State. Nine personnel detained mostly for dealing in arms running with terrorists escaped,” a military source told SaharaReporters. The source added that one of the escaped soldiers had been recaptured, while efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the remaining eight. “One of them was arrested after the incident in the bush. It’s a very major security breach, imagine something like this happening inside a military barracks, so shameful,” another source added. SaharaReporters had in the past reported how a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Leo Irabor (retd.) condemned the increase in cases of military personnel aiding and abetting terrorists and bandits in the country. Irabor while in active service had in a letter sent to all commanders of various operations and exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters asked them to sensitise their officers on the implication of collaborating with the enemy. “Recent happenings in various TOOs reveal an increase in cases of aiding and abetting by personnel. This development was revealed in different reports of arrests of military personnel within a shot period of time,” the letter signed on behalf of the ex-CDS by one CE Oji had read. “It would be recalled that a soldier was arrested by a covert intelligence Team for conniving with a confirmed terrorist informant known as Babagana Kura in Bama LGA, Borno State. “The arrests of these personnel are indicative of inside action that has continued to aid the adversary, pertinently with immediate or potential impact on operations.” In 2022, a personnel named Lance Corporal Abdullahi Jibrin, an instructor with the Nigerian Army battalion in Geidam, Yobe State committed suicide. He took his life after he was arrested for allegedly conniving with Boko Haram insurgents who attacked Yobe communities recently. Jibrin, who disappeared from his duty post was said to have been sighted among the Boko Haram terrorists that attacked Geidam town in same year. Military sources had said the soldier was tracked by army intelligence unit and was found in Gashua, some hundreds kilometers from his duty post. https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/04/breaking-jailbreak-borno-nine-nigerian-army-personnel-detained-over-links-boko-haram |
Justice Omotosho should know that the world is watching.... He will not escape the consequences of the role he played in continuing with this unjust shameful trial. The government has no case against Nnamdi Kanu. He should be released.... |
So according to you, it's okay for USA to release bombs in the north and south east regions as long as the south west is excluded? Can you see that you are a testament that validates my stance about dividing or restructuring the country. I am certain this your view is been shared by several of your tribesmen in south west. It's so bad that you are not even sympathetic to the fact that in the event of a USA military invasion, so many innocent lives will be lost, I guess it will give you joy as long as they are i-gbos or hausa/fulani victims. I won't blame you per say for your callous utterance because the forced toxic prison called Nigeria brings out the animousity, hatred and selfish sentiments of Nigerians.... sreamsense: |
The problem with the country called Nigeria is foundational, no amount of foreign intervention can fix it. OP, when you read what you posted, does it not sound silly to you that you need a president of another country to intervene before your leaders can offer you good governance? All these postulations you are stating here is only wishful thinking because it is same Nigerians filled with tribal/religious sentiments that will attack Trump for doing what you are asking just because these politicians are from their region. Nigeria needs to be divided or restructured to allow any form of sanity and progressive mindset or policies to thrive. Also, why are you not demanding for Tinubu to resign since he has failed woefully in his primary responsibility as president? |
Nigeria is a prison, the British that created it for their own selfish reasons never consulted the people of each region to ask them what they want. Azikiwe and co who had the opportunity to reverse it failed. How can a people whose agendas requires them to work against themselves build a progressive nation? It is not too late to end the disaster called Nigeria. CodeTemplarr: |
Voting won't solve the problem and you know this. It will require a national movement by the people that will usher in a new decentralized system of governance or creation of new countries. Nigerians can not escape the impending doom if this is not done. garykoeman: |
There is nothing to solve, you can not force a deceitful union to work. For the people to make any meaningful progress, Nigeria needs to be divided or totally restructured. ebukal67x: |
Ever since I started my journey towards understanding the country's root problem, I've always been a proponent for restructuring or division of the toxic entity called Nigeria as a lasting solution that will give the people a chance to prosper. What do Nigerians gain from waking up daily to insult themselves over tribe? They hate, kill and backbite themselves constantly just to defend their tribal/religious agendas against others in the same country. Why are the people not ready to let go of this unprogressive, unproductive, divisive and toxic union that only fosters destruction, hatred and division. An environment where the majority are only after their own tribal/regional/religious agendas, they can't trust or accept others outside their tribe/region. Fulani muslim northern people want islamic country through a bloody conquest and see their jihadist brothers as freedom fighters, yoruba south western people want the federal power to remain with their son Tinubu for another 4 years before they can start their agitation for Oduduwa nation, while Igbo south eastern people want Biafra as they appear to be the only ones that are ready to leave the toxic union now since they have nothing to gain at the national level. As a result of these foundational conflict of interests, many continue to perish, Nigeria's situation keeps getting worse as none of these groups care about salvaging Nigeria. How long will the self-inflicted violence, injustice and pain continue before the people accept the undeniable truth that they can never prosper or experience lasting peace in an unjust cosmetic union? When will Nigerians rise up to push for the total restructuring or division of this country? Nigeria can not work and will never work because of a foundational problem, majority of the people from each region are too sectional, hopelessly tribalistic, they don't share the same tribal, religious and cultural values. |
The presidency source noted that the upcoming G-20 Summit in South Africa is being considered for Tinubu's attendance and as the viable opportunity for the Nigerian president to have talks with President Trump. Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu's reported trip to the United States to resolve the diplomatic frictions between his government and the Donald Trump's administration will not go ahead as planned, SaharaReporters learnt on Monday morning. Top sources informed this newspaper that discussions between the Tinubu's presidency and the White House were already ongoing "but a face-to-face meeting is not yet on the cards." The presidency source noted that the upcoming G-20 Summit in South Africa is being considered for Tinubu's attendance and as the viable opportunity for the Nigerian president to have talks with President Trump. The source said, "The meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump is not going as reported. No plans are in place to go to Washington DC; conversations between the US and Nigeria are ongoing but a face-to-face meeting is not yet on the cards. "Rather there is an invitation on the cards for Tinubu to attend the G-20 summit on November 20 in Durban, South Africa where a likely meeting between Tinubu and Trump is a possibility." SaharaReporters earlier reported that President Tinubu and United States President Trump were expected to meet in the coming days, either at the State House in Abuja or the White House in Washington, to further strengthen cooperation between both nations on counterterrorism and global security. This was according to a statement issued by Daniel Bwala, Media Aide to President Tinubu, adding that both leaders share a common vision in combating terrorism and protecting humanity from violent extremism. Bwala had made the assertion after Trump designated Nigeria as a 'country of particular concern.' "Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity," Bwala had said. He noted that the Trump administration had extended significant support to Nigeria’s security efforts, which President Tinubu has effectively built upon. "President Trump has assisted Nigeria a lot by authorising the sale of arms to Nigeria and President Tinubu has adequately utilized the opportunity in the fight against terrorism for which we have massive results to show for it," the statement added. Bwala further stated that any perceived differences between the two leaders on the nature of terrorist targets in Nigeria would be addressed during their upcoming engagement. "As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or in fact all faiths and no faiths, the differences if they exist would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in State House or White House," he said. The Nigerian presidency’s comments came as President Trump warned that he would deploy the U.S. military to Nigeria if the “killing of Christians” in the country does not stop. According to Trump, the United States military may come “gun-blazing” into the country. "If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities." “I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians,” he said. The Nigerian Presidency however issued a statement on Saturday, denying such genocide. The President emphasised that Nigeria’s constitution enshrines the protection of religious rights and that his administration continues to ensure equality for all faiths across the country. “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” Tinubu said. He noted that since assuming office in 2023, his administration has maintained active engagement with both Christian and Muslim leaders while working to tackle security challenges that affect citizens regardless of their religious affiliation. “Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions,” he stated. Tinubu dismissed what he described as a mischaracterisation of Nigeria’s religious landscape by external observers, saying such claims fail to reflect the country’s diversity and the government’s ongoing efforts to promote peaceful coexistence. “The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians,” the President declared. He stressed that religious tolerance remains central to Nigeria’s national identity, insisting that the government neither supports nor condones persecution based on faith. “Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so. Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it,” he affirmed. Tinubu further underscored that Nigeria’s constitution guarantees protection for citizens of all faiths, reiterating that his administration will continue to work with international partners to promote understanding and safeguard communities. “Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths,” he said. “Our administration is committed to working with the United States government and the international community to deepen understanding and cooperation on protection of communities of all faiths,” Tinubu added. https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/03/breaking-tinubus-us-trip-aborted-attend-g-20-meeting-south-africa-discuss-trump |
Funny breaking news he is no longer going there. He can not go to USA for obvious reasons. https://www.nairaland.com/8553424/tinubus-us-trip-aborted-attend Mattswaggz: |
How does this help Nigeria, so you want US to forcefully setup military in another sovereign country? Are you not ashamed? fineboynl: |
I read the news this morning that Tinubu will be going to USA to beg Trump over his tweet of invading Nigeria. In a previous post, I had appealed to Nigerians to explore the option of pressurizing the national assembly to as matter of urgency begin the impeachment of Tinubu and removal of his muslim/muslim government to restore Nigeria's dignity in eyes of the international community. But sadly many Nigerians are still bent on supporting Tinubu's failed government due to tribal and relgious sentiments. In order to avoid additional international embarrassment to Nigeria, Tinubu should not be allowed to go to USA for now. It will not surprising that the invitation to meet US VP Vance may be setup to further rubbish Nigeria's image. Tinubu may be detained on arrival to USA over his drug related case (any other crimes that he may have committed in US which he fought to hide during the last electon) or even on trumped-up charges of aiding terrorism. I will maintain that the best option for Tinubu if he truly cares about Nigeria is resign as president to save Nigeria from further international shame. Tinubu has too many baggages to continue as Nigeria's president in critical times.... |
Buckeyemedia I am not surprised that you find the jihadists killings of over 10,000 people funny. What has Nnamdi Kanu got to do with Tinubu's colossal failures as C in C and president of Nigeria? Where is that fake anger you exhibited towards IPOB and killings in the south east? I guess Tinubu deserves your praise for his complicity over the nationwide killings and insecurity.... buckeyemedia: |
Trump based on what he knows about Tinubu through the CIA/FBI files won't want to meet a dubious shady character like Tinubu in person. To end the genocidal killings, Nigerians need to protest for the impeachment and removal of Tinubu's shameless government. The country's international reputation is in tatters.... Ezeama400: |
No one will save Nigeria except the people rise up to save themselves. Tinubu should be impeached and removed from office as his government has failed completely and is complicit over these jihadists genocidal killings. The violence will not end as no region will be spared unless the people rise up to demand for justice before it is too late. If Nigeria still has a functional national assembly now is the time for them to represent the people. USA military invasion of Nigeria will compound Nigeria's security challenges and violate it's sovereignty. |
The primary responsibility of any democratic government is the security of properties and live of it's citizen. Since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria's president in 2023, over 10,000 people have been killed by jihadists while thousands have been displaced, living in IDP camps. See details below https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250529-amnesty-over-10-000-killed-in-two-years-of-violence-in-north-and-central-nigeria US president Trump's plan to invade Nigeria which he termed a "disgraced country" over the continued failure of Tinubu to secure Nigerians, his inability to crush terrorists on killing sprees all over the country is an indication that Tinubu's government has become not just a national shame but an international burden and should be dissolved. The fact that Tinubu ran a religiously divisive politics of muslim/muslim ticket to become president means that even if he is given another 20 years to remain in power, he will never be able to confront the fulani islamic extremists since many of them are part of his government or supporting his government. Nigerians as a matter of urgency will do themselves a big favor if they can rally to protest at the national assemby to impeach Tinubu, remove his government and allow fresh election that will usher in a serious unbiased uncompromised government capable of crushing these fulani terrorists and tackling the widespread insecurity once for all. If Tinubu is allowed to continue as president, the killings will only get worse, nothing concrete will be done to find a lasting solution to the menace as his government is completely compromised and incapable of addressing the situation. For those in support of a USA invasion of Nigeria, I will state here that Trump and US government have their own selfish agenda, their greek gift invasion to kill terrorists in Nigeria will not be for the benefit of Nigerians in the long run because once they establish a military base in Nigeria it will be another ploy to plunder Nigeria's natural resources similar to what France did in Niger republic before the military coup that forced the French government to leave. Nigerians must choose if they want a progressive nation as no one will save them but themselves. Tinubu's muslim/muslim complicit government must be dissolved for Nigeria to genuinely tackle islamic terrorism, fulani genocide and widespread national insecurity. |
How did it end? oalandAgents2: |
I did not blame any tribe in my post, your attempt to derail this thread by trying to tribalize it, has exposed you as one of the agents I mentioned in my post because these are the kind of comments they make to drive up tribal hateful sentiments. Fiscus105: |
Can you prove that those saying this are from other regions? You know that's a lie to think it's not a tribal statement to drive up divisive tribal sentiments. helinues: |
The government has no case against Nnamdi Kanu, The judicial rascality of supreme court judges ruling against Kanu even after he was acquitted by a lower court is another disgraceful proof that Nigeria does not respect it's own laws. Justice Omotosho must end this shameful trial and order the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu to restore hope in Nigeria's justice system. |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSo9v5gh3Zk A party member told SaharaReporters that Sowore’s outreach had sparked a massive surge in membership registration across the country, particularly through his personal referral link. Barely 24 hours after human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) National Chairman, Omoyele Sowore, called on Nigerians to register with the party for what he described as a “revolutionary political renewal,” thousands of citizens have already taken up the call. A party member told SaharaReporters that Sowore’s outreach had sparked a massive surge in membership registration across the country, particularly through his personal referral link. “Sowore is number two on the website referral list. It is transparent and can be seen in real-time by all members,” the source said. “In less than 24 hours after Sowore called for Nigerians to register as members of AAC, about 2000 people have registered using his registration link. Others are still registering as we speak." The development comes on the heels of Sowore’s renewed push for Nigerians to take active ownership of their political destiny, following what he termed “decades of recycled leadership and betrayal by the ruling class.” In a message posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the AAC, urged citizens to “get involved, get organised, and stand for integrity, transparency, and justice in leadership.” He wrote: “"It is time for Nigerians, young and old, to take ownership of their political future,” Sowore declared. "Stop letting the same politicians recycle failure across generations; they lied to your grandparents, they probably did to your dad and mom, too, and now you can stand up for yourself.” "Get involved, get organised, and stand for integrity, transparency, and justice in leadership,” he said. Sowore, a long-time pro-democracy activist and founder of the #RevolutionNow movement, described the AAC as “not just a political party but a Pan-African revolutionary platform committed to truth, justice, and the welfare of the masses.” He urged Nigerians to visit aacparty.org to complete their registration, emphasizing that the AAC represents a genuine vehicle for social transformation and national renewal. “Together, we can make our country work. No one can stop an idea whose time has come,” he said, quoting French novelist Victor Hugo. Sowore’s call appears to have reignited grassroots enthusiasm within the party, which has often positioned itself as an alternative to Nigeria’s traditional political establishment. The AAC, since its formation in 2018, has been at the forefront of radical advocacy for governance reform, youth empowerment, and anti-corruption. Sowore’s leadership, marked by resilience despite repeated arrests and state repression, continues to inspire young Nigerians seeking a credible political alternative. If you are interested, you can use the link below to become a memberhttps://aacparty.com/ |
Seem you are the cl.own here. I did not create this thread to exnoerate any tribe. Please read the post again. Brenbentondiaz: |
I sighted that as example as from experience threada with such headline ends up being tribalistic contest. @helinues I asked you a question earlier. helinues: |
Well, you are wrong as I gave specific scenarios of government's actions so your attempt to tribalize this thread won't work. @helinues, tell us what other way we can identify the tribal political agents? helinues: |
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