Tag: political trial
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Consultants Challenge Conviction: Signals of an Appeal
Context of the Conviction In a landmark ruling delivered by a Federal High Court in Abuja, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the separatist group IPOB, was convicted on terrorism-related charges and sentenced to life imprisonment. The decision marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s ongoing security and legal debates surrounding Biafra agitation, with implications for both…
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Marine Le Pen’s Appeal Trial Dates Set for 2026
Overview of the Appeal Trial The court of appeal in Paris has announced that the highly anticipated appeal trial of Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National (formerly known as the Front National), will take place from January 13 to February 12, 2026. This trial revolves around the assistants affair, where Le Pen, along…