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Is It True That Court Is Set To Revisit Kanu’s Case After Pressure From Israel, US? Facts Emerge

Published

5 months ago

January 10, 2026

The social media claim that Justice James Omotosho has been pressured to revisit the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is false.

Legit.ng reports that Justice Omotosho sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment on November 20, 2025, after being convicted of terrorism.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Kanu, was handed life imprisonment for counts 1, 4, 5, and 6 of the seven-count charges.

An X user, John-Ezeakolam, claimed that Israel and the United States of America (USA) are pressuring the court to re-examine Kanu’s case.

Ezeakolam added that the International Criminal Court mandated Justice James Omotosho to review the case of the convicted IPOB leader.

In a post via his X handle, @JohnEzeakolam, he wrote: “BREAKING NEWS: Justice James Omotosho is set to revisit the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. There is an ongoing plan to re-examine the case due to pressure from Israel and the United States of America. According to reports, the International Criminal Court has mandated Justice James Omotosho to review his ruling on the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This is a significant development. We await further updates.”

Verification
According to the CableCheck, there was no evidence on the ICC website and social media pages that it commented on Kanu’s conviction and sentence.

The claim that the ICC called for a review of Kanu’s conviction and sentence was not reported by any credible media platform.

There is no evidence to suggest that Omotosho is planning on revisiting the judgment he delivered on Kanu’s case in November 2025.

The leader of the separatist group in the southeast has the right to approach the appeal court and the supreme court to overturn the federal high court’s judgement, according to Nigeria’s criminal justice system.

The appellate court, however, is yet to deliver its judgment on Kanu’s conviction. Hence, it is unusual for the lower court to revisit its earlier judgment.

As reported by TheCable, Kanu’s legal counsel, Ejimakor, dismissed the claim of “revisiting” Kanu’s case at the federal high court.

“If there is any such thing as ‘revisiting’ Nnamdi Kanu’s case, I will be involved, either as of counsel or confidant. So, there is no such thing.”

Verdict/conclusion
Following Kanu’s legal counsel’s comment, it is safe to say the claim that the federal high court is revisiting Kanu’s case is false. There is no evidence from the ICC, Israel, or the United States government that Kanu’s case will be revisited by the court.

Kanu’s plea to be transferred from Sokoto prison
Recall that the Federal High Court in Abuja took a decision over Kanu’s application to be transferred from Sokoto Correctional Centre.

Justice James Omotosho directed Kanu to convert the ex parte application into a motion on notice and serve all parties.

The court fixed January 27, 2026, for the hearing of the imprisoned secessionist Nnamdi Kanu’s

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BREAKING: Shock Results Emerge From Ekiti Governorship Election [FULL RESULTS]

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29 minutes ago

June 20, 2026

The Daily Voice

Results from the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election are beginning to trickle in from polling units and local government areas across the state, with electoral officials collating votes amid keen interest from political parties and supporters.

While the outcome remains uncertain, early figures are expected to provide an indication of the direction of the closely watched contest.

PU08, ward 10, Ekiti-east LGA, Ekiti state

ADC – 17

APC – 151

PDP – 28

PU016, ward 09, Idi Igi Ose, Ijero LGA

APC: 93

ADC: 22

PU002, ward 10, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state.

ADC: 3

APC: 163

PDP: 32

PU008, ward 09, Best way, Ijero LGA

APC: 160

PDP: 35

ADC: 25

PU004, ward 11, Oke Ode, Ijero LGA

APC: 229

PDP: 35

ADC: 34

PU005, ward 11, Oke Ode, Ijero LGA

APC: 253

PDP: 30

ADC: 21

PU016, ward 11, Emmanuel Anglican Nur/Pry School, Ijero LGA

APC: 36

PDP: 4

PU009, ward 08, Oko Ejemu, Ijero LGA

APC: 121

ADC: 17

PDP: 7

PU005, ward 08, Fajuyigbe, Ijero LGA

APC: 146

PDP: 14

ADC: 10

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Nigerian Gov Announces Fresh Public Holiday for Workers Across State

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1 day ago

June 19, 2026

The Daily Voice

The Ekiti State Government has declared Friday, June 19, 2026, a work-free day for public servants in the state.

Naija News reports that the government said the holiday was to enable workers to travel to their respective voting centres ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary to the Head of Service, Janet Ajibola.

“His Excellency, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has graciously declared Friday, 19th June, 2026, as a work-free day for all public servants across the state,” the statement read.

Ajibola said the directive was addressed to commissioners, special advisers, the Secretary to the State Government, permanent secretaries, the Clerk of the House, heads of tertiary institutions, the Registrar of the High Court of Justice, general managers, executive secretaries and heads of departments.

“For the purpose of public safety and continuity of essential services, hospitals and health centres, fire service departments and other essential service providers are exempted and shall continue to provide appropriate services,” the statement added.

The Permanent Secretary urged heads of exempted essential institutions to ensure uninterrupted service delivery during the election period.

She also directed chief executive officers and accounting officers across state parastatals to ensure compliance and wide circulation of the directive.

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BREAKING: Mixed Reactions as Tinubu Announces Fresh Appointment

Published

1 day ago

June 19, 2026

The Daily Voice

The news of Kunle Elebute by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the chair of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). has started generating reactions from Nigerians.

Kunle Elebute, a renowned chartered accountant and financial management consultant, as the chair of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).

This was disclosed in a statement by the presidency on Thursday, June 18, adding that his appointment, adding that his appointment was meant to strengthen corporate governance, deepen accountability and transparency, as well as enhance the confidence of investors within the financial reporting ecosystem of Nigeria.

According to The Punch, Elebute is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with over 40 years of professional experience in Nigeria, West Africa and the world at large. Elebute had earlier served as the senior partner and chief executive officer of KPMG Nigeria, the KPMG West Africa chairman and the chairman of KPMG Africa.

Also, he had served on the regional and global boards of KPMG, such as its Global Board Audit Committee.

In the statement, he was described as a highly respected professional with wide experience in financial advisory services, auditing, strategic transformation, risk consulting and corporate governance.

Below are some of their comments:

Segun Benson said the appointment should have gone to another qualified person in another region of the country: “I would have expected Mr President to appoint a qualified person from another region.. no shades.”

Dimeji Lawal said that Nigerians are on the lookout for the effect of the appointment: “The appointment is one thing. The impact of the appointment is what Nigerians will be watching.”

Danjuma claimed that Tinubu’s appointments are following a particular pattern of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari: “I like Tinubu for this, he is following the footsteps of Buhari, who fulanised Nigeria with his appointments.”

Shamsuddeen commended the appointment of Elebute by President Tinubu, describing it as wonderful: “That’s another wonderful selection by President Tinubu GCFR by appointing Mr Elebute. Congratulations sir.”