Tag: IPOB

We are not part of IPOB – Igala Youth

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Igala Youth

The Igala Youth Council in Kogi State has condemned the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for including the Igala ‘nation’ in their proposed ‘United States of Biafra’ without their consent. This strong stance was taken during an emergency meeting held in response to a viral video outlining IPOBs plan for a 40-State Biafran nation. The Igala Youth Council emphasised that the Igala ‘nation’ was never consulted or invited to discuss this proposal and therefore, rejects IPOBs attempt to include them in their secessionist agenda. The councils National Publicity Secretary,…

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Despite Ekpas arrest in Finland, loyalist insists on ‘sit-at-home in S’East

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A loyalist of the self-confessed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, has insisted that the weekly sit-at-home in the South-East would continue despite their principals arrest by security agents in Finland. A member of the group, Ngozi Orabueze, announced this in a statement posted on the X platform on Sunday night. Orabueze, who described herself as the Chief of Staff to Ekpa and the acting Prime Minister of the Biafran Republic Government in Exile, (BRGIE), said the sit-at-home order still exists with or without the former.…

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Justice Binta Nyako withdraws from Nnamdi Kanus trial

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Justice Nyako withdraws

At the resumed hearing in the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, Justice Binta Nyako, said she was going to recuse herself from the trial. Recuse, as defined by the Law.com dictionary, means to refuse to be a judge (or for a judge to agree to a request by one of the parties to step aside) in a lawsuit or appeal because of a conflict of interest or other good reason (acquaintanceship with one of…

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Nigeria intensifies move to extradite IBOP factional leader, Ekpa

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IPOB Ekpa

As foreign minister meets Finland counterpart The Nigerian government has intensified a move to extradite Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from Finland. The foreign affairs minister, Yusuf Tuggar, revealed this on Tuesday after high-level discussions with his counterparts from Finland, Sweden and Iceland as well as representatives from Norway and Denmark in Abuja. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, Tuggar confirmed that Nigeria had raised concerns about a controversial Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa with Finland, addressing the issue vociferously. The Minister said, That…

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IPOB demands referendum, says Igbo prepared to leave Nigeria

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IPOB demands

The Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has sharply criticised those behind the IgboMustGo campaign in the South-West geo-political zone, insisting that it is time for a referendum to determine the Igbos exit from Nigeria. IPOB expressed disdain for the South-Western authorities dismissive attitude toward the campaign and asserted that the Igbo people are firmly established and unfazed by such threats. The group alleged that influential figures within the Lagos State and Federal governments are behind the IgboMustGo movement and cautioned Southerners to be wary of these actions in the South-West.…

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Rivers: Travelers stranded, as soldiers block road after IPOB clash

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Rivers soldiers

Several trucks, petroleum tankers, and vehicles are trapped around the Oyigbo axis of the Port Harcourt-Aba expressway in Rivers State, as security operatives block the Imo-Rivers border yesterday. This followed the killing of some soldiers by suspected members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia State, who were enforcing the sit-at-home order in commemoration of the May 30th Biafra Day. Following the long queues, hundreds of passengers were stranded, as movement to the neighbouring Abia State is restricted. According to a resident, who spoke to newsmen on…

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S’ East: IPOB threatens to shut down Enugu DisCo over poor power supply

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IPOB threatens

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has sent a warning message to the management of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC). The group, in an issued statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, accused EEDC of not providing adequate power supply in the South-East region and warned the company to ensure steady power supply or risk being kicked out of the region. Part of the statement reads: Following the abysmal power supply from Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in the South-East, we the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of…

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??IPOB declares May 30 ‘sit-at-home’ in South-East

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IPOB flag

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Thursday, May 30 as sit-at-home day in South-East to honour those who fought in the civil war. A statement by IPOBs Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, stated: The sit-at-home is an annual event held on May 30th to remember the men and women who died during the Nigerian civil war between 1967 and 1970. IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, urged all Biafrans, friends of Biafra, and residents in Biafra Land to observe the sit-at-home and reflect on the sacrifices made by…

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Ipob: Court rejects Nnamdi Kanus fresh request for bail

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Leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was yesterday denied bail by Justice Binta Nyako, of the Federal High Court Abuja. However, the court mandated an expedited hearing in the case involving the controversial IPOB leader, who is accused of crimes that might be considered treasonous. Since his arrest in June 2021, Kanu has been under the care of the Department of State Services (DSS), and he was brought before the court yesterday. Delivering ruling, the presiding judge, Justice Nyako, held that the court would only…

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Alleged unlawful arrest, detention: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanus appeal against Police, DSS

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal brought before it by Felix Okonkwo, one of the lawyers to the detained leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu over his unlawful arrest and detention by the Police and the Department of State Security Services, (DSS). Justice Okon Abang dismissed the appeal for want of merit and substance. Delivering judgment on the appeal yesterday, Justice Abang held that the appellant failed to establish a miscarriage of justice in the judgment of a High Court of…

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