Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday shifted the terrorism trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to October 16th, 2025.

The postponement followed the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, to present its report on Kanu’s health status before the court.

Justice Omotosho had during the last adjourned date ordered the NMA President to constitute a board of medical experts to carry out investigations on the alleged deteriorating health of the defendant.

The medical examination is to, among others, ascertain whether the medical facility at the Department of the State Services, DSS, Headquarters can cater for Kanu’s treatment, or whether he should be moved to the National Hospital – as requested by his lawyers.

The report is also to determine whether Kanu is fit to stand for continuation of his trial.

However, at Wednesday’s proceedings, DSS lawyer, Mr Suraj S’aad, SAN, informed Justice Omotosho that the medical board told them that the report is not ready for presentation as directed by the court.

The senior lawyer therefore applied for a one-week adjournment to enable the NMA medical board conclude its investigation.

Following no objection to the adjournment request, Justice Omotosho fixed October 16th, 2025, for the board to submit its report and determine the next line of proceedings.Absence of NMA medical report stalls Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial

A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, d!ed after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.

The officer, who was also a medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) and his wife, Retyit Obadiah Dalong, got married on April 21, 2025 in Jos, Plateau State

The tragic incident occurred on September 22, 2025.

The officer had a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, which resulted in her allegedly dousing him with petrol (PMS) and setting him on fire.

The officer sustained severe burns and was immediately stabilised at the Military Reference Section (MRS) in the barracks before being evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further management.

The officer, however, succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life.

It was further gathered that the suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody while an investigation into the incident.

Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area and Deputy ALGON Chairman in Benue State, James Melvin Ejeh, has expressed deep sympathy to the Obagaji community and the family of Mr. Moses Baba, who lost five children in a tragic boat accident on Sunday evening.

Ekwutosblog  recalls that the tragic incident occurred when Mr. Baba and his five children were returning home from their farm in Obagaji.

Their boat, reportedly overloaded, capsized midstream, throwing all six occupants into the river.

While Mr. Baba narrowly survived, all five of his children drowned before help could reach them.

In a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Amb. Obochi Solomon, the chairman described the incident as “unfortunate, heart-wrenching, and painful.”

He expressed profound grief over the loss and commended local volunteers for their efforts in the rescue and recovery operations.

Ejeh prayed for God to console the bereaved family and give them the strength to bear the irreparable loss, while also urging residents to adhere to safety measures when using waterways to prevent future tragedies.