Kunle Olasanmi

Abuja

Journalist at Leadership Newspaper

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Articles

IPOB: 200 Security Agents Killed In South-East, DSS Witness Tells Court

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has heard how between 170 and 200 security agents were killed in the South-East region due to the activities of the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
Alleged Defamation: Court Sets June 19 For Natasha’s Arraignment Amid Witness Credibility Saga

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 19, 2025, for the arraignment of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation case brought against her by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. The arraignment, which was initially set for June 3, was adjourned following procedural delays.
Kanu: Court Admits ‘Radio Biafra’ Transmitter As Evidence

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted as evidence, a radio transmitter that was said to have been smuggled into the country by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho yesterday admitted the transmitter along with a 20-foot container on which it was allegedly brought into the country from London without relevant customs documentations.
JUST-IN: Ex-CJN Uwais Dies At 89

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 89. A family source, who confirmed Uwais’ death, said the retired jurist died on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Abuja. Preparations were said to be underway for his funeral prayer and burial. Born on June 12, 1936, Justice Uwais served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006.
Pro-Tinubu Group Adopts Wike Chief As Patron

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The ReNewed Hope ReNewed Patience Group (RHRPG), has adopted the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, as its chief patron. According to its coordinator, Citizen Tom Obulu, the group is proud to associate with the minister because of his infrastructural development of the FCT and for making the city to rank among great cities in the world.
Court Admits Clip Of Kanu's Radio Biafra Transmitter

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

‎Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has admitted three videos in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as evidence, including one, where he is seen inspecting a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country. ‎‎During the trial, Kanu alleged that he made statements to the Department of State Services (DSS) under duress, sometime in October and November 2015.
Lawyers, CSOs Protest Alleged Abuse Of Office, Misuse Of Public Funds

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A group of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) embarked on a civil protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) chief executive officer. The Concerned Lawyers and Civil Society in Defence of Public Trust group, which gathered at the NMDPRA headquarters, claimed that Ahmed’s actions were a clear case of corruption and abuse of power.
Court Nullifies Expulsion Of Ideato Rep Ugochinyere From Imo PDP

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

An Abuja High Court has nullified the expulsion of the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The court declared the expulsion as an illegal action. Recall his purported suspension was announced by a faction of the party loyal to Senator Samuel Anyanwu in Imo State. But, the court presided by Justice N.
Alleged Terrorism: DSS Declares ESN Illegal Organisation

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Department of State Services (DSS) has told Justice James Omotosho of Abuja Division of the Federal High Court that the paramilitary wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Eastern Security Network (ESN), was an illegal organisation. According to the DSS, the ESN was operating without the backing of the law.
Nigeria: Alleged Terrorism - Court Admits Gulak's Death Certificate

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Kunle Olasanmi

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has admitted the medical report and death certificate of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, as evidence in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges before the court. Justice James Omotoso admitted the documents after the prosecution tendered them through a witness identified as BBB. Defence Counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN) did not object to it.