Massive protests have erupted in Abia State over Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that loyalists of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday stormed major roads in Abia State, condemning the incarceration of their leader despite a court’s verdict for his discharge. Kanu has … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has pleaded for an appeal in the Supreme Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB) has today confirmed that its leader Nnamdi Kanu has appealed the judgement of the Court of Appeal staying the execution of its earlier judgment discharging him. According to the IPOB‘s lead lawyer, … Read more
The First Republic Aviation Minister had a final desire, and the Indigenous People of Biafra, or IPOB, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of not granting it. EkoHotBlog reports that Amaechi had repeatedly pushed Buhari to free Nnamdi Kanu, the head of IPOB. EDITOR’S PICK Governor Oyebanji Lifts Ban On State Accounts 2023: INEC Rejects Call … Read more
IPOB has reacted to the terror alert issued by the United Kingdom and other countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday called upon the Department of State Services (DSS) to obey the court orders and release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group while reacting to the terror alert … 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
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to a court ruling against Buhari’s government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has hailed the ruling of the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia which ordered the Federal Government to compensate him with N500m following his illegal abduction and human … 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
FG has arrived in Abuja to battle the Appeal Court judgement that set Nnamdi Kanu free. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has arrived at the Court of Appeal in Abuja to begin a battle against the judgement that set the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, free … Read more
Eleven South East senators have asked President Buhari to obey a court ruling and release Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the South East Caucus in the Senate has called on the Federal Government to obey the ruling of the Appeal Court and discharge the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi … Read more
Buhari’s government has appealed the court ruling on Nnamdi Kanu’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Muhammadu Buhari-led government on Wednesday filed an appeal against the ruling of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja which discharged the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu last week. The Federal Government dragged the … Read more
Peter Obi stated that he would discuss with agitators in Nigeria if elected. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has promised to dialogue with agitators across the country. This online media platform gathered that Obi made this known at an interactive session organised for the Presidential … Read more
IPOB has replied Malami over his comment on Nnamdi Kanu’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has berated the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over his comment on the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. This online media platform gathered that IPOB was reacting … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged President Buhari to keep to his promise and release Nnamdi Kanu from detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to honour his earlier stance on the ongoing trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Buhari had consistently … 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
The Appeal Court has freed Nnamdi Kanu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has ordered the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On Arrival For Nigerians JUST IN: PDP Set To Flag … Read more
IPOB has spoken on alleged plans to disrupt 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied a claim that it’s members are planning to disrupt the election in Igboland in 2023. In a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group said there is no truth in any … Read more
A court has struck out Kanu’s suit against judge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abuja division of the Federal High Court has struck out the suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Chief Judge of the court on secret trial of terrorism charges policy … Read more
Ohanaeze has urged Buhari to release Kanu and meet with him because he is remorseful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Igbo apex socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to consider releasing and meeting the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, … Read more
Again, Court Adjourns Kanu’s Case, Fixes New Date For Judgement EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, has adjourned the case of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu until the 27th of October for judgement. IPOB is challenging the Federal … Read more