The Federal High Court in Abuja has brought forward the date to rule on the no-case submission filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in his ongoing terrorism trial.
Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, announced the new date on Monday through a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to him, the court will now deliver its ruling on Friday, September 26, 2025, instead of the earlier scheduled date of October 10.
“The scheduled ruling on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case submission has been abridged from 10th October 2025 to Friday, 26th September 2025,” Ejimakor stated.
The IPOB leader is standing trial on terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government. The charges stem from his activities and public statements pushing for the secession of Biafra from Nigeria, which the government has repeatedly described as a threat to national unity and security.
Kanu was first arrested in 2015 and later jumped bail in 2017. He was re-arrested and returned to Nigeria in 2021, under controversial circumstances that drew international attention. Since then, he has remained in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), with several court appearances and legal applications challenging the charges against him.
The no-case submission, filed by his legal team, argues that the prosecution has failed to provide sufficient evidence to warrant Kanu continuing with the trial. In such cases, the court is expected to either discharge the accused if the submission is upheld or order that the trial proceeds if the prosecution has a case.
A court notice related to the matter also indicated that either party can apply for an adjournment, but such requests must be made early and backed with proof if they involve facts that can be verified.
The outcome of this ruling will play a significant role in determining the next phase of Kanu’s long-running legal battle with the Nigerian government. If the no-case submission is successful, Kanu could be freed from the current charges. If not, the trial will continue.
