Tag: IPOB

IPOB: Kanu defense team says it is ready for legal fireworks

Aminu Imam

The lead counsel to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Barr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, says that he and his colleague, Barr. Alloy Ejimakor, had a fruitful visitation with Kanu on October 18 at the headquarters of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), Abuja. In a message which Barr. Ejiofor signed and posted online, he stated that the team discussed a wide range of matters with Kanu, especially concerning hearing in his case and appearance in court on October, 21. According to the statement, “The…

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IPOB: FG files amended terrorism charge against Nnamdi Kanu

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has filed an amended seven-count against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amended charge which was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice yesterday, borders on treasonable felony and the alleged involvement of Kanu in acts of terrorism. Meanwhile, the lawmaker representing Anambra-North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Ifeanyi Uba, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the Motion of Notice, dated October 15, the…

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IPOB: No ‘sit-at-home’ on Monday, Tuesday

Aminu Imam

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has dismissed statements credited to it that the group had directed a ‘sit-at-home’ order on October 18, 19 and 21 for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu and the first anniversary of the #EndSARS protest. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful. According to the group, it did not issue any sit-at-home directive except on October 21, when its leader was expected to appear in court. We also urge the general public to ignore the fake…

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Biafra: “In 6 months, we shall ban consumption of Fulani cattle meat” – IPOB declares

Aminu Imam

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB)’s HDoS, Chika Edoziem, has said in six (6) months time Fulani cattle meat will be banned in ‘Biafra land’. According to him, in six months from yesterday, there will be no more buying of Fulani cattle for any event/occasion in Biafra land.  He advised the so-called ‘Biafra people’ to go into animal husbandry, and adviced the people abroad to invest in efi Igbo, (goat) for consumption.

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‘One month sit-at-home will stir another civil war’ Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Aminu Imam

The South-East socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has lamented on the ineptitude of the southeast political leaders to show bravery, heroism, and political will to voice the truth to President Muhammadu Buhari on where he is not getting it right in the South-East remains the adversities and calamitous impediments that had befallen the Igbos. According to the group, The Ndigbo are cognizant of the fact that Abuja holds the remote controls of most actions of the southeast politicians. Most of the South-East governors are reluctant to make sacrifices for the…

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Sit-at-home: Arewa Youth group asks Northern Govs. to seal business of Igbos who close shop in solidarity with IPOB

Aminu Imam

The Northern youth group, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, (AYCF), has asked the regions governors to seal shop Igbo trader who fails to open for business in solidarity with the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB). The group in a statement Alhaji Yerima Shettima, its national president, faulted the recent call by IPOB on Middle-Belt people to join its sit-at-home campaign, warning that no section of the North should be a party to a deliberate, politically-motivated plan to undermine or worsen the nations current security challenges. The AYCF…

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Fear grips Igbo VIPs over mystery killings in South-East

Aminu Imam

A little beyond Beach Junction, Obukpa, Nsukka in Enugu State, lies the charred remains of a truck containing motorcycle spare parts said to be worth over N30 million. Since September 6, when it was set ablaze by masked hoodlums numbering about six, it has remained on the same spot; and as a constant reminder to residents of the dangerous turn the quest for Biafra in the region is taking. The hoodlums, who put fire on the vehicle were enforcing a Monday sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra,…

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IPOB gunmen set DSS, FRSC offices, Joe Igbokwes house ablaze in Anambra

Aminu Imam

IPOB gunmen yesterday set ablaze the offices of the Directorate of State Service (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nnewi, Anambra State, leaving two people dead on their trail. Also set ablaze was the country home of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe who is based in Lagos. Identities of the victims have not been known, although it was gathered that the casualties might have been hit by stray bullets during firing by the gunmen. According to an eyewitness, the gunmen drove from Owerri…

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“IPOB is the greatest killer of Igbos” Ex-deputy leader Mefor

Aminu Imam

A former deputy leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Uche Okafor Mefor, has described the IPOB as the greatest killers of Igbos. Mefor made the remark while accusing IPOB of gruesomely killing its own people”. The former IPOB Deputy leader, in a Facebook post, said the separatist group detests human rights. He maintained that the group was guilty of crimes against humanity, adding that IPOB was lawlessness. The post, stated: You cannot be claiming that the Nigerian State is killing our people but turn around to behead…

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Tribal bullying: Presidency condemns Yoruba nation, IPOB’s alliance against Nigeria, Buhari

Aminu Imam

Barely two weeks after condemning the alliance between the Yoruba ‘nation’ proponents and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), the Presidency has again lampooned their romance. Recall that at the start of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the secessionist organisations protested against President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian State. In reaction, Buharis spokesman, Garba Shehu, described IPOB as a designated terror group, with a 50,000 militia wing operating under the name, Eastern Security Network, (ESN). The presidential aide denounced the attempt to hold States in Nigerian hostage and…

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