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Court bans Nnamdi Kanu’s sister-in-law from live-streaming proceedings
Favour Kanu, wife of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, barred from three court sessions for live-streaming trial; prosecution witness identifies Nnamdi Kanu as founder of Eastern Security Network.
Favour Kanu, wife of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, barred from three court sessions for live-streaming trial; prosecution witness identifies Nnamdi Kanu as founder of Eastern Security Network
A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Favour Kanu, the wife of Prince Fineboy Kanu, the younger brother of proscribed IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, from attending the next three court sessions.
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Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Tuesday after Favour Kanu admitted to live-streaming the court proceedings on her Facebook page.
The judge stated that her action could have constituted contempt of court.
Despite apologies from Favour Kanu and her husband’s lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi, Justice Omotosho maintained the three-sitting ban, expressing disbelief that she repeated the offense after her phone was previously seized for similar conduct.
During the proceedings, the federal government’s second prosecution witness, code-named BBB, testified that Nnamdi Kanu is the founder of the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The witness made this statement under examination by the prosecution’s lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, in open court.
Justice Omotosho had previously granted the prosecution’s request to conceal the identities of witnesses for security reasons, given the serious terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu.
The trial resumed with BBB stating that he was assigned by the Attorney General of the Federation to investigate Kanu.
He further testified that his investigation revealed “the defendant is the operator of Radio Biafra and the founder of the Eastern Security Network.”
Efforts by the prosecution to tender a letter authorizing the witness’s investigation were opposed by the defense, citing a lack of prior service.
The prosecution subsequently withdrew the document. Similarly, the defense objected to the admissibility of video evidence tendered by the prosecution for the same reason.
The court ordered that all trial materials must be served on the defense in advance.
Justice James Omotosho, addressing Favour Kanu’s action, stated that her live-streaming “could have amounted to contempt of court.”
Earlier in the proceedings, a mild dispute arose over legal representation, with one Charles Udeh claiming to be part of the defense team, a claim denied by Nnamdi Kanu and his lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi.
Justice Omotosho also addressed the overcrowded defense team, reiterating that only the previously approved number of 16 counsel would be permitted, threatening to move proceedings online if decorum was not maintained in the small courtroom.
The prosecution also informed the court of a motion for the release of previously tendered exhibits, which the court directed to be refiled with explicit identification of each item.
Under re-examination, prosecution witness AAA stated his understanding that Nnamdi Kanu’s agitation was driven by secessionist aims.
During cross-examination, the witness admitted limited knowledge of the specifics of the initial 15-count charge against Kanu, including those that had been struck out.
The trial continues with emphasis on adherence to court directives regarding the presentation and sharing of evidence.
The Lagos State Government has flagged off the enforcement of Executive Order EO/BOS/01/2024, introducing the Lagos Private Health Plans (LPHP) to expand health insurance coverage to salaried workers and corporate organisations.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that residents and employers have until December 31, 2026, to secure coverage, as formal enforcement of the mandatory health insurance policy kicks off on January 1, 2027.
The new private sector arrangement complements the existing Ilera Eko scheme, which primarily targets vulnerable residents and workers in the informal sector. To drive the initiative, 21 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) have partnered with the state government to expand access across corporate establishments.
To protect vulnerable residents unable to afford premiums on their own, the state government tripled its Health Equity Fund from ₦1 billion to ₦3 billion, covering over 500,000 citizens.
In addition, the state government instituted a strict directive for healthcare providers across the metropolis, warning that no hospital is permitted to turn away patients requiring emergency care due to financial constraints. Under the policy, medical facilities must stabilize patients before demanding payment or insurance verification.
Governor Sanwo-Olu stressed that employee healthcare remains a mandatory employer responsibility comparable to pension obligations, noting that the systemic upgrade aims to safeguard household finances against unexpected medical emergencies.
The spiritual director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, has shared controversial thoughts on modern relationships, warning men against the practice of training or financially supporting young women in anticipation of marriage.
According to the popular cleric, men who invest resources into sponsoring women often risk losing them to other suitors who have achieved greater financial success.
Speaking during a recent ministration, Obi asserted that contemporary relationship dynamics have shifted, suggesting that financial investment alone does not guarantee commitment.
“The fact remains that some of the girls you are training now will end up not marrying you,” Obi stated. “They will marry someone who has made it further in life than you. Women of this generation don’t care anymore. The only thing that will make a woman stand by you is if you have something she doesn’t have.”
The remarks have since drawn mixed reactions across social media platforms, sparking public debate among Nigerians regarding gender roles, expectations, financial support in courtships, and changing values in modern relationships.
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