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 Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a strong warning to the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, threatening imprisonment for obstructing the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him. In a Notice of Consequences delivered on Friday, the … 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
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the United Kingdom to pressure the Nigerian government for her husband’s release. Nnamdi Kanu has been detained since June 2021, following his arrest in Kenya and subsequent extraordinary rendition during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
The residence of former federal lawmaker Frank Ibezim, from Imo State in Nigeria’s South-East, was attacked by hoodlums. Reports indicate the attack occurred on Monday night in Nsu, a community in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Ibezim, who represented the Imo North District under the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2021 … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly barred the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him in detention. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed during a press conference in Abuja that the DSS has cancelled all future visits by Kanu’s legal representatives. Ejimakor expressed concern … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has formally requested that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court recuse herself from his ongoing trial, expressing a loss of confidence in the court’s impartiality. During a recent hearing, Kanu voiced his concerns regarding Justice Nyako’s management of his case, alleging that … 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
Maj. Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, Chief of Defence Operations, announced that 125,517 terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops. He also revealed that over 60,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been relocated with the support of the Borno State Government, which has helped to alleviate congestion in some IDP camps. Addressing journalists in Abuja on … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has announced that Igbos and the entire southeast region will not participate in any protest against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released on Tuesday by its Secretary General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group highlighted past instances where Igbos have been victimized during similar protests, … Read more
Mounting pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, with hints of imminent release and lobbying from South-East leaders. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is reportedly facing mounting pressure to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to an online media platform, … Read more
Nigerian Government faces criticism as Nnamdi Kanu’s counsel argues insufficient evidence warrants end to trial, cites unjust detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), asserts that the Nigerian Government acknowledges its inability to secure a conviction against Kanu with current evidence. … 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
Former President Obasanjo met with South East Governors to advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s release and established a burial committee for the late Ogbonnaya Onu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, met with the South East Governors, who have decided to meet with President Bola Tinubu to press for the release of the … Read more
Peter Obi has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu and urged the federal government to address rising insecurity, warning of the risk of Nigeria becoming a failed state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has called on the federal government to release Nnamdi Kanu, … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide accuses the federal government of marginalizing Igbos through fewer states, ministerial slots, and neglect in infrastructure development, along with the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has accused the federal government of marginalizing the Igbo people in Nigeria. The President General of the group, Chief … Read more
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has indicated his willingness to engage in negotiations with the Federal Government through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this move is pursuant to Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act, which encourages amicable settlement and reconciliation among parties. … Read more
IPOB warns Igbo investors against continuing investments in Lagos due to lack of protection and historical tensions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cautioned South-Easterners that their investments in Lagos State are not safeguarded. The Biafran group asserted that continuing to invest in Lagos would be succumbing to “deception.” EDITOR’S … Read more