When a Finnish court sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison on Monday for terrorism-related crimes, Nigerians were reminded of the far-reaching impact of the man who, from the safety of his Lahti apartment, incited a wave of fear, violence, and economic paralysis in the country’s southeast. Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen and former … Read more
Army Raids IPOB armed wing Two Security Agents killed Troops recover weapons Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based in Obinze, Owerri, confirmed the death of two security agents during a raid by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network … Read more
The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have demanded the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on or before December 25, 2024. In a letter to the Igbo community, AVID emphasised that since the courts have failed to deliver justice in Kanu’s case, Igbo leaders should … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, disclosed that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), issued threats against him for not endorsing the agitation for Biafra. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Kalu recounted the threats and reaffirmed his commitment to national unity. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disassociated itself from a recent declaration of Biafra made in Finland, dismissing it as a sham and a disservice to the Biafran cause. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the proscribed group labeled the declaration as a “charade” and reaffirmed that the only … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will facilitate the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The declaration was made during the 13th memorial anniversary of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Owerri on Tuesday. Ambassador … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has reported the arrest of a suspected “founding father” of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) by Operation Udoka troops in the South-East. The announcement was made at a biweekly press briefing on Thursday, where it was revealed that the arrests occurred in Orsu, Imo State, … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared its intention to identify and eliminate the producers and distributors of Crystal Meth, known locally as Mkpuru Mmiri, in the Southeast region. In a statement on Friday, IPOB condemned the production and distribution of this harmful drug, particularly in Umuaka, Orlu Province, Imo State. IPOB spokesman Emma … Read more
The lead counsel of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Alloy Ejimakor has refuted claims that the Biafra agitator agreed to abide by any conditions for his release. Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia South Senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe had disclosed that Kanu agreed to comply with any conditions set by … Read more
Fifty members of the House of Representatives, known as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East, have urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Eko Hot Blog reports that they appealed to the President to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution and … Read more
IPOB announces region-wide sit-at-home on May 30 in Southeast. Emma Powerful instructs all sectors to suspend activities. Sit-at-home day declared by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu for Biafrans, freedom advocates, and residents in Biafra Land. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a region-wide sit-at-home on May 30 in the Southeast … Read more
Concerned Igbo Citizens Council urges Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees. Calls for extension of amnesty to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees, citing President Tinubu’s commitment to a free society. Urges investigation and compilation of list of victims of unlawful incarceration or violence related to self-determination agitations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has requested the Federal High Court to transfer him to Kuje prison. He claimed that the Department of State Services lacks adequate medical facilities for his treatment and suggested that there is a plot for him to perish … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that in a coordinated operation, Nigerian Army and Navy forces dealt a blow to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN), resulting in the elimination of five fighters in Imo State. Editor’s pick: Customs Stops Plan To Smuggle 400 Bags Of Beans Out Of Nigeria Tinubu Orders … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the prominent Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on former President Muhammadu Buhari to provide a comprehensive account regarding the arrest and subsequent trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The appeal comes in the wake of revelations from the newly released book … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has revealed conditions to achieve true reconciliation in Nigeria. This online media platform reports that Kanu’s position was made public by his younger brother, Prince Emmanuel, after a recent visit to the IPOB leader. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that discussions are in progress to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu from detention. His chief press secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, shared this update in a statement from Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra says its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is battling internal bleeding resulting from alleged torture in the detention of the Department of State Services. The pro-Biafran group said Kanu needed urgent and specialised medical emergency treatment to avert serious outcomes. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesman of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Emmanuel Powerful has said that the group would disband if the people vote against self-determination in a referendum. Powerful insisted that the United Nations charter has given them the right to chart their own political future if their political and economic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday announced its intention to negotiate with President Bola Tinubu-led government on a peaceful exit of Biafra from Nigeria through a United Nations-supervised referendum. According to IPOB, the peaceful agitation for Biafra Independence started in 2012 without any violence or criminality. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent … Read more