During the clearance operation, troops engaged the dissidents in a firefight compelling them to take to their heels… EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army (NA) in conjunction with other security agencies while conducting Exercise Golden Dawn have arrested one Godwin Nnamdi, a notorious leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of … Read more
Obasanjo has explained why he will never support Yoruba Nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he will never support Yoruba Nation. Obasanjo who spoke when leaders of socio-cultural organisations met at a retreat on inclusive security organised by the Global Peace Foundation in collaboration with Vision Africa reaffirmed … Read more
Afunanya said contrary to IPOB’s claim, Kanu has never been denied a change of clothes, adding that he gets all he wants… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday, refuted claims of maltreating Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in its custody. DSS Public Relations … Read more
The indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, said that the plans by President Muhammadu Buhari to visit Ebonyi State will be resisted by youths of the South East geopolitical zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that IPOB promises to nullify the resistive plans, unless the national leader, Nnamdi Kanu is released unconditional from the DSS detention. IPOB … Read more
Prince Kanu Meme was on a routine visit to the detained separatist leader, Nnamdi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that he is being denied food in the facility of the Department of State Service (DSS). Kanu is currently detained in the facility … Read more
Justice Nyako agreed to shift other cases slated for January 18 to accommodate the trial which will last till January 19 and 20 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Binta Nyako of the federal high court in Abuja on Thursday brought down the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra … Read more
He said that the public has been misinformed about his visit to the IPOB leader in DSS custody EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has responded to the claim by Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu wherein the lawyer said that he (Kalu) violated the law by visiting the secessionist … Read more
…the minister stated that the trials associated with Kanu have not been concluded and as such the pardon option cannot get on the table just yet EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that the issue of pardoning the leader of the outlawed … Read more
Powerful said Kanu was not being persecuted because of any crime other than his fight for the freedom of Igbo people… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked residents of the South-East not to sit at home on Thursday, as its leader, Nnamdi Kanu goes to court. Media and … Read more
…a suspected member of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was killed in a shootout… EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Exercise Golden Dawn have foiled an attempt to abduct a group of doctors and nurses providing free healthcare for residents in Amauju Isu Local Government Area of Imo State. The Director of … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it will suspend its agitation if the Federal Government sets a date to hold a referendum on the secession of the southeast region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over the past few years, IPOB’s agitation for the secession of the south-east has heightened. Amid the agitation, many stakeholders … Read more
He described the abduction of three policemen and the killing of two of them as an unacceptable attack against the state EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of executing two policemen in cold blood. A statement on Monday by Information Minister, Lai … Read more
The Igbo group urged President Buhari to honour the Igbo leaders in line with his promise… EKO HOT BLOG reports that apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has come hard at the leadership of the Arewa Youths over their opposition to the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Northern group spoke after a meeting … Read more
…any attempt to release Kanu “will inadvertently reduce Nigeria to a completely lawless state… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has rejected Igbo leaders call on President Muhammadu Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igbo leaders had visited the president at Aso … Read more
The IPOB leader was allegedly re-arrested in Kenya and extradited to Nigeria after he jumped bail in 2017 over claims that his life was being threatened by security agencies EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aloy Ejimakor, legal counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has said that the … Read more
Shettima stressed that Kanu’s release would undermine what he has done to Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has warned against releasing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention. National President of AYCF, Yerima Shettima, warned that more Kanu’s would emerge to further … Read more
Notable Igbo leaders have met with President Muhammadu Buhari over Nnamdi Kanu in Aso Rock Leaders keep mum after meeting Notable leaders from the Southeast geopolitical zones on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the grey room, by the President’s office, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The agenda of the meeting was not made public as … Read more
Kanu was apprehended in Kenya in June and extradited to Nigeria for trial EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), might be freed soon if current talks between parliamentarians from the South-East and Igbo leaders succeed. Last week, Malami said the government was open to … Read more
The body said it is relieved that the Anambra State Gubernatorial Election was conducted without any major incidents or breach of the peace EKO HOT BLOG reports that the South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops have commended the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for allowing … Read more
PDP chieftain urges IPOB to stop the violent campaign in Southeast The party chieftain faulted the group’s threats to break away from Nigeria, saying it was not real. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been asked by Alhaji Lawal Usman, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in … Read more