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Court Orders DSS to Allow Legal Access to Nnamdi Kanu Amidst Ongoing Visitation Restrictions
Nnamdi Kanu has been restricted legal access by the Department of State Service, he has been charged for terrorism in the federal high court in Abuja.
Kanu, detained since June 2021 after being repatriated from Kenya, has seen his legal team repeatedly claim that the DSS is intentionally blocking their access to him. This issue led the court on October 17 to warn DSS Director-General Adeola Ajayi, threatening possible jail time if access denial continues. In response, the court ordered Ajayi to explain the ongoing restrictions, which reportedly stem from orders within the SSS hierarchy.
Earlier, Judge Binta Nyako directed on May 20 that Kanu be permitted visitors three times a week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—in a secure, clean room to meet with up to five lawyers for his defense preparation. Recently obtained court documents highlighted that these sessions were to provide ample space for Kanu’s legal team to take necessary notes.
Despite these directives, DSS officials argue that the court order only applies when active trial proceedings are underway, which they claim have been temporarily paused. They cited Kanu’s previous request for Justice Nyako’s recusal as a factor in delaying proceedings, though she has now resumed the case. The DSS, however, maintains that visitation is only warranted once trial proceedings officially resume.
Kanu’s lawyer, Nnaemeka Ejiofor, criticized the DSS’s interpretation as “childish,” emphasizing that the court order remains valid until explicitly overturned. He argued, “An order of the court does not ordinarily expire unless replaced by a subsequent court order.” Ejiofor added that the DSS has no legal basis to restrict access, stating, “Is it when the trial resumes that we begin to prepare Kanu for trial?”
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has pointed fingers at Nigerian traders for the continued surge in food prices across the country. In a Facebook post on Saturday, the outspoken supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration accused traders of being too greedy to reduce their prices.
He added that even as statistics suggest that the cost of food is starting to drop, traders have refused to comply. Furthermore, he expressed frustration, saying the refusal to lower prices shows a deeper problem of selfishness among citizens. According to him, Nigerians are their own worst enemies, driven by greed and a habit of taking more than they need.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to travel to Rome this Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The invitation came directly from Pope Leo XIV, who emphasized the importance of the president’s presence during this significant moment for the Church and a world facing many challenges.
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, will be officially installed as the 267th Bishop of Rome on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
President Tinubu will be accompanied by key Catholic figures, including the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji of Owerri, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Archbishop Alfred Martins of Lagos, and Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto.
Notably, Pope Leo XIV has a special connection to Nigeria, having worked at the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s. After the ceremony, President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja on Tuesday, May 20.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to preserve their culture and ensure it doesn’t fade away with time. Speaking through his deputy, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, at the 2025 World Egungun Festival grand finale held in Ibadan, Makinde emphasized the importance of keeping traditions alive.
The event took place at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in the Oke Ado area and was graced by top dignitaries including Chief Lekan Alabi, who represented the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Osun State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ojo Abiodun, Prince Adeola Adelakun of Oje Parapo Worldwide, and Oyo State’s own Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun.
Makinde stressed that culture and tourism are key focus areas for his administration, and his government is committed to supporting efforts that will keep local traditions thriving. He added that by investing in cultural events and heritage, the state can boost its economy through tourism and increase revenue. He said, “We must not let our culture die. I’m glad to see young people taking part in this celebration, not just the elders.”
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