The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20, 2025, for judgment in the terrorism case involving Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Justice James Omotosho announced the date on Friday after Kanu failed to open his defence, despite being granted six days by the court to do so.
The judge ruled that Kanu could not claim a violation of his right to a fair hearing since he failed to utilise the time allotted for his defence.
Meanwhile, Kanu moved a motion challenging the validity of his trial, arguing that terrorism was “no longer an offence under Nigerian law” due to the repeal of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act.
He maintained that the charges against him were baseless and urged the court to dismiss the case and order his release.
The court, however, proceeded to reserve judgment for November 20, setting the stage for a landmark decision in one of Nigeria’s most closely watched trials.
