The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday struck out a ₦50 billion lawsuit filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Presiding over the matter, Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the case lacked diligent prosecution. When the matter was called in court, neither Kanu nor legal representatives from either side were present.
Justice Ekwo noted that on the previous adjourned date, while the Federal Government had legal representation, no counsel appeared on behalf of the IPOB leader.
He observed that the matter had suffered three consecutive adjournments due to non-appearance by parties involved. Consequently, the judge struck out the suit.
The case, filed under suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/462/2022, listed the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) as the first and second defendants respectively. Kanu had accused the defendants of violating his fundamental human rights, alleging that he was abducted from Kenya and forcibly returned to Nigeria to face trial.
Igbo Organisations Unite for Landmark Diaspora Convention in the U.S.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the World Igbo Congress (WIC), Dr Festus Okere, and his executive team have reached a formal agreement with the Igbo Organisation of New England (IONE) regarding the highly anticipated 2025 convention, scheduled to take place on 29 August.
The event, which is set to be hosted at the Marriott Boston Quincy in Massachusetts, promises to be the largest assembly of Ndigbo in the North-East of the United States in recent years. IONE, known as a formidable Igbo body in the Diaspora, is leading the initiative to foster global advocacy for the Igbo cause.
President of IONE, Mr Bonny Chibueze, alongside Vice President Dr Ubiem and the organisation’s executive council, has appointed a team of experienced administrators to steer the convention’s planning and execution. The team is led by Dr Joyce Nwosu and Dr Ejike Eze.
The multi-venue convention centre will feature a variety of amenities, including direct flight access and airport shuttle services. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with “WIC 2025” designated as the official promo code for bookings.
The convention is expected to attract notable figures and stakeholders from across the Igbo community, as discussions on development, cultural heritage, and political engagement take centre stage.
