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The Digest:

A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a landmark judgment, convicting Nnamdi Kanu on three counts of terrorism, marking a pivotal moment in the long-running legal battle between the secessionist leader and the Nigerian state.

Key Points:
  • Federal High Court convicted Nnamdi Kanu on three of seven terrorism charges
  • Justice James Omotosho cited video evidence of violent threats in his ruling
  • The IPOB leader was tried on seven counts related to incitement and terrorism
  • Judgment follows years of legal proceedings and multiple adjournments
  • Kanu had previously challenged the court's jurisdiction to try him
  • The case has been one of Nigeria's most politically sensitive trials
  • Security was heightened around the court premises ahead of the verdict
As the judicial process reaches this crucial stage, the conviction represents not just a legal outcome but a significant moment in Nigeria's ongoing dialogue about security, sovereignty, and the boundaries of dissent.

Sources: Punch, Channels Tv, Daily Trust