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
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is a prisoner of conscience in Nigerian custody and should be released immediately. IPOB said Kanu remains in detention because he has refused to compromise his stance on the Biafran cause. This is contained in a statement by the group’s … 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
IPOB rejects a legislative proposal to create a new state in Nigeria’s South-East region. The bill, sponsored by Representative Ikenga Ugochinyere, aims to establish Orlu State, increasing the total number of states from 36 to 37. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, stated that the Igbo people prefer a referendum for independence over the creation of … Read more
IPOB denies involvement in the killing of five soldiers in Aba during their sit-at-home order. The incident occurred at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area. IPOB claims politicians trying to create unrest are responsible for the soldiers’ deaths. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied involvement in the … Read more
IPOB Issues Warning to Soludo Over Alleged Fulani Herdsmen Activities Accuses Governor of Succumbing to Pressure from ‘Fulani Hegemony’ Calls on Residents to Unite Against Insecurity in Anambra Biafra Agitators Accuse Soludo of Yielding to ‘Fulani Hegemony’ Eko Hot Blog reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a cautionary statement to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) spokesman, Emma Powerful has described Nnamdi Kanu’s continuous detention as “unconstitutional”. In a statement on Tuesday, the IPOB’s spokesman commended Anambra and Enugu state governors, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Dr Peter Mba respectively on their call for the unconditional release of the pro-Biafran leader, … Read more
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have declared a total sit-at-home for the Biafra Remembrance Day celebration on May 30, 2023. The group has urged industries, transport companies, schools, and churches in Southeastern Nigeria to shut down businesses IPOB also asked people of the Southeast living in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria to join the … Read more
IPOB has claimed that Buhari’s sins against Nigerians are unforgivable and cannot be pardoned. According to IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, Buhari’s crimes will find him out after leaving office and relocating anywhere in the world. He also stated that IPOB will continue to expose the president as his alleged atrocities are unforgivable. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra, classed as IPOB condemns the killing of police officers and a couple in Imo State. Through words from its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, the group denies any involvement with the murders. They assert that they are after the separation of the South-East region of the country and not … Read more
IPOB have protested against the ‘10th deadliest’ terror group ranking by IEP Glabal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra have dismissed the IEP Global Terrorism Index Report of 2022 as a conspiracy by the Federal Government and some other foreign agencies to blackmail and demonise the group. The pro-Biafran group was … Read more
IPOB has declared that the Police IG, Usman Baba is ‘unfit to end insecurity.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has fired back at the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba, Saying that he is “unfit to end insecurity” in the country. Recall that the IGP had on Wednesday described … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has distanced itself from any kidnapping act after the Police claimed it arrested members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). EKO HOT BLOG reports that IPOB has said it has nothing to do with kidnappings. EDITOR’S PICKS Anxiety As Report Reveals How Price Of Kerosene Increased By 9.90% Osinbajo To … Read more
IPOB has reacted to Nnamdi Kanu’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended the Court of Appeal for discharging and acquitting the leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu. This online media platform had earlier reported that a Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday, struck … Read more
IPOB Declares Public Holiday, Total Lockdown In Southeast EKO HOT BLOG reports that the that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) declared Tuesday, September 13, 2022, a total lockdown and sit-at-home in the whole South Eastern States. This was revealed in a statement signed by IPOB ‘s media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful. … Read more
IPOB Denies Replacing Leader Nnamdi Kanu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that it has not replaced the currently detained Nnamdi Kanu as its leader. The Biafra group asked its followers to ignore the reports making the rounds that IPOB has replaced Kanu, describing it as … Read more
IPOB has unveiled Chika Edoziem as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s replacement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has announced Mazi Chika Edoziem as its new leader. IPOB said Edoziem would pilot its affairs until its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is released. EDITOR’S PICK Senators Move To Drop Impeachment Plot Against … Read more
Imo Killings: IPOB Accuses Security Agencies, Ebubeagu Of Conniving EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that security agencies are conniving with the Ebubeagu militia group in killing innocent people in order to blackmail the group. The group described the Nigeria Police and Ebubeagu as “partners in … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has warned Biafrans to desist from selling Igboland to Fulani Herders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday warned people of the South-East against selling their land to the government and Fulani agents for alleged agricultural purposes. IPOB said Fulanis buy the lands under the … Read more
The British government had said though it does not change its position against recognising IPOB as a terrorist organisation, as requested by the Nigerian government, they would however not grant asylum to anybody linked to the group’s… The IPOB claimed it got the information about the alleged plan to assassinate the envoy through its intelligence … Read more