There is renewed hope for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, revealed that significant progress has been made through high-level negotiations with key authorities to secure his freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kalu shared this optimistic … 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 police in Abia State, southeast Nigeria, are investigating an incident where it was reported that some police operatives mistakenly exchanged gunfire, believing each other to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The confusion occurred on Wednesday in the Alaoji Area of Aba, a key commercial hub in the state, when two … Read more
Efforts to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu have intensified, with traditional rulers and archbishops visiting him under the auspices of South East governors negotiating his release with the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the effort to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has intensified … Read more
– Federal High Court in Abuja schedules April 18 for hearing Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn Suit – Kanu’s counsel seeks to respond to DSS’s counter affidavit. – Government requests adjournment; DSS says they’ve filed their counter affidavit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 18 for the hearing of a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspected murderers of a Divisional Police Officer and an Inspector in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State have been apprehended by the police authorities. The State Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, announced the arrest of the suspects during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Owerri, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, met with the service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. This online media platform gathered that the service chiefs in attendance include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Simon Ekpa, the leader of a faction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) known as auto pilots, has given the federal government an ultimatum to release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. He said that another 3-weeks civil disobedience over the continued detention of Kanu would continue if his demand is not … Read more
IPOB has issued a warning against subjecting their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to an ear surgery while in custody, claiming it is a plot to eliminate him. IPOB rejects any surgery and demands Kanu’s release to his personal physicians. The alleged conspiracy by the DSS to neutralize Kanu through an illicit ear surgery has sparked … Read more
Governors in the South-East have designated the Second Niger Bridge as the “Buhari Second Niger Bridge” in honor of President Buhari. This decision was confirmed through tweets by Bashir Ahmad and Tolu Ogunlesi. The bridge is set to be officially commissioned today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors in the South-East region have reached a … Read more
The Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos, Frederick Nwajiagu, has been detained and denied bail for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. Igbo leaders and lawyers have unsuccessfully attempted to secure his release, and his cabinet members have reportedly gone into hiding. The police have assured the public that … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
COSEYL has slammed the DSS and the Nigeria Police over the arrest of Eze Fredrick Nwajagu. COSEYL are demanding the release of the Igbo leader and have spoken out against the injustice faced by the Igbo people in Lagos. The group claims that Nwajagu’s arrest is an insult and affront to the entire Igbo nation. … Read more
Fredrick Nwajagu, has been arrested by security agencies for threatening to invite members of the IPOB to secure the properties of Igbo people in Lagos State. Imo Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Spokesman for the CUPP has condemned the arrest and called for the release of the Igbo leader. Ugochinyere argued that arresting Nwajagu without first arresting … Read more
The Indigenous People Of Biafra, through its spokesman, Emma Powerful has accused the Supreme Court of Nigeria of stalling justice for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to Emma Powerful, despite the Appeal Court ruling at Umuahia High Court in favor of Nnamdi Kanu, the government are yet to have him released. The federal government has … Read more
Ohanaeze has begged President Buhari to allow the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to address the Ndigbo. Isiguzoro said the killings in the Southeast would subside if Buhari allows the IPOB leader to address Nigerians. Isiguzoro said, “in order to have a peaceful election, the Government should give Nnamdi … Read more
Kanu’s Lawyer, Ejiofor, has issued a final warning to the DSS over the failure to release the IPOB leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has issued a final ‘administrative’ wearing to the Department of State Services, DSS, over … Read more
The Court of Appeal on Friday approved the Federal Government’s request for a stay of execution of the October 13 judgement—which freed Nnamdi Kanu. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to Justice Haruna Tsanammi’s order, the Supreme Court must receive the decision’s outcome within seven days of the appeal’s filing for a prompt hearing. EDITOR’S … Read more
The federal government has again lost its bid against Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has lost its bid to transfer the suit of the extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, from Umuahia to Abuja. The Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia … Read more
FG has revealed why Nnamdi Kanu will remain in detention despite appeal court judgement that ordered his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, on Monday, gave reasons why it has not consented to the Court of Appeal judgement that ordered it to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, … Read more