Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s No-Case Bid, Orders Him to Face Terrorism Charges

The long-running saga of Nnamdi Kanu took a fresh twist on September 26, 2025, when Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed his no-case submission. The ruling means the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra must now stand in the dock and defend himself against terrorism and treason-related charges.

Kanu had hoped to walk free, arguing that prosecutors failed to prove anything worth answering. But the judge disagreed, ruling that the Department of State Services had presented enough evidence to make him open his defence. It was a dramatic moment in a case that has kept Nigerians divided and glued to their screens for years.

But there was more than just legal fire in the courtroom. The judge also weighed in on Kanu’s health saga, which has become its own subplot. While Kanu’s private doctors claim he is unfit and needs urgent care outside DSS custody, government doctors insist he is stable. Caught in the middle, Justice Omotosho ordered the Nigerian Medical Association to set up a panel of up to 10 specialists, including a cardiologist and neurologist, to finally settle the debate.

And here’s where the human drama spills into gossip territory: whispers from those close to the proceedings suggest Kanu himself has been restless over the conflicting reports, while his supporters interpret every medical update as part of a bigger political game. Social media hasn’t been quiet either, with hashtags trending within hours of the ruling, as both loyalists and critics traded heated takes.

For now, Kanu remains in DSS custody. His bid to be transferred to the National Hospital was flatly rejected, though the upcoming medical panel could change that if it finds DSS facilities inadequate. What is certain is that his trial is entering a fiery new phase, one that will decide not only his fate but also the shape of conversations about justice, politics, and power in Nigeria.

September 26 may go down as another turning point in a case that blends law, health, politics, and just a touch of scandal—all the ingredients that keep Nigerians watching.