Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The Nigerian government has commenced a new round of mass trials of terrorism suspects at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The cases commenced on Thursday before eight separate judges occupying different courtrooms of the court complex.

Among the judges are Binta Nyako, James Omotosho, Salim Ibrahim, Emeka Nwite, and Obiora Egwuatu.

The rest of them are Hauwa Yilwa, Joyce Abdulmalik and Peter Lifu.

and the hearings are expected to continue for a few days.

While 34 defendants were scheduled to come up before Judge Ibrahim on Thursday, 25 defendants were listed for the day's hearing before Judge Lifu.

Among those listed for arraignment before Judge Ibrahim were Isah Ismail, Alai Goni, Bulama Lawal, Garba Ibrahim, M...