State drops capital punishment appeal in Nnamdi Kanu case

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally withdrawn its cross-appeal seeking the death penalty against detained Indigenous read more State drops capital punishment appeal in Nnamdi Kanu case

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August 21, 2026 · 16:10 · 5 min read

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