Tag: IPOB

IPOB reacts as UN asks FG to release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally

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The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has commended the United Nations, (UN), for asking the Federal Government to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The banned group expressed hope that the Federal Government would comply with the call and release Kanu. The UN Human Rights Councils Working Group on Arbitrary Detention had called on the Nigerian Government to release Kanu unconditionally. However, the IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, said: It is indeed a great milestone for our leader, Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB and Biafrans worldwide. It is our hope that Nigeria,…

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Insecurity: “Cancel your planned South-East visit”, IPOB tells British envoy

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Warns of assassination plot The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has advised the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, to cancel her planned visit to the south-eastern part of the country. IPOB made the call after it raised the alarm over an alleged plot to assassinate Laing during her visit to the region. According to an issued statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, yesterday, the proscribed group claimed it got the information through its intelligence arm, the M-Branch, revealing that the idea is to assassinate the envoy in the…

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Enugu: 748 ballot boxes, 240 cubicles burnt, as IPOB hoodlums again set INEC office ablaze

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Hoodlums have razed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Igboeze-North local government area of Enugu State. This came barely weeks after the INEC State Headquarters was attacked and vehicles and other valuables torched. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr. Festus Okoye disclosed this in an issued press statement yesterday in Abuja. According to him, the attack occurred on Sunday night, destroying about 748 ballot boxes and 240 voting cubicles in the process. The statement partly reads: “Recall that on May 23, 2021,…

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South-East Unrest: Buhari reads Riot Act to IPOB, others over killing of woman, 4 children in Anambra

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President Muhammadu Buhari has promised criminals responsible for the gruesome murder of a pregnant northern woman, identified as Fatima, along with her four children in Anambra State, that they will face a tough response from the security forces. According to an issued statement from the Presidents Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, warned the perpetrators of the dastardly act to expect a tough response from the security forces. He, however, cautioned against any knee-jerk reactions, the creation of panic, disruption of lives and livelihoods, or even retaliatory…

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Anambra IPOB murder: Northern Elders condemn killing of pregnant Fatima, 4 kids

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Warns against reprisal attack The Northern Elders Forum, (NEF), has urged northerners not to avenge the killing of a pregnant northern woman and her four children in Anambra State. The statement reads: In the last few weeks, gruesome killings of people in States of the South East have escalated to a point which suggests that some factions of IPOB/ESN are now operating with unfettered freedom to wrought mayhem. In addition to killings of soldiers, policemen, public servants and other citizens, these killers are now embarking on targeted killings clearly intended…

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“Your actions giving Ndigbo bad name, promoting ethnic conflict” CAN warns IPOB

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), yesterday warned the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), against criminality in the South-East region, noting that the groups activities are giving Ndigbo a bad name. CAN also condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of Lady Fatima and her four innocent children by some unknown gunmen. The Christian body, in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant to the CAN President, Rev. Dr. Samson Ayokunle, demanded justice for the victims while calling on security agencies to fish out those responsible…

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Miyetti Allah threatens legal action against IPoB over alleged attacks on members, cattle

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The association of Fulani cattle breeders, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, (MACBAN), has accused the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra IPoB of attacking Fulani herdsmen in the Southeast and killing their cattle, vowing to institute legal actions against the secessionist group. Addressing newsmen yesterday, after an emergency meeting of the herders in Abuja, the MACBAN’s Secretary-General, Engr. Saleh Hassan, also challenged States to account for the money given to them to provide ranches for herdsmen. He said the group will institute legal actions against some of the states, especially Benue, who…

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Terrorism: UK tags IPOB as a terrorist group

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Bars members from seeking asylum The United Kingdom (UK) government has finally accepted Nigerias classification of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation. Recall that following widespread killings and acts of lawlessness, the Federal government designated IPOB as a terrorist group in 2017. However, some foreign countries, including the UK, where IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, holds his passport, did not acknowledge the declaration at the time, But, four days after the outlawed group beheaded an army couple, who were on their way to Imo State for…

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2023: IPOB warns Wike to stay away from SEast

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Counts his sins against Ndigbo The members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), have warned the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike to stay clear of the South-East in his bid to become the president of Nigeria in the 2023 general elections. Giving reasons for the warning, the Biafran agitators said Wike had, on many occasions in the past, denied having any links with the region, wondering why he would now want to come there to campaign and canvas for votes. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by…

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‘Only Nnamdi Kanus release will end IPOBs sit-at-home order’ – Mbaka

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The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has said that only the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, can lead to the end of Mondays sit-at-home directive. Mbaka stated this during the Good Friday all-night programme, where he lamented the negative impact of the exercise, especially on businessmen and women. He said: We can not deny the fact that this sit-at-home is costing millions of money, especially to business people; but we cannot also pretend…

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