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Nigeria witnessed a major turning point today as the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered its long-awaited judgment in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). After years of legal battles, adjournments, and controversies, the court found Kanu guilty on all seven counts brought against him and sentenced him to life imprisonment. A LONG-AWAITED JUDGMENT BY JUSTICE JAMES OMOTOSHO The proceedings, which have attracted both national and international attention since 2021, reached a decisive conclusion under the leadership of Justice James Omotosho. In his ruling, the judge meticulously examined Kanu’s actions—including his broadcasts, public directives, and alleged coordination of disruptive activities—and determined that they constituted acts of terrorism under Nigerian law. Justice Omotosho highlighted that these actions incited violence, threatened national security, and fueled instability in parts of the Southeas...