Nnamdi Kanu is the latest in a line of ethnic Igbo activists taking up the cause of pushing for an independent state… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says it is only his client that possesses “the vires to lead any … Read more
IPOB accused Justice Nyako of involving in judicial rascality and bias… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to cripple Nigeria over the lingering trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB threatened to cripple Nigeria if the Federal Government uses Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court … Read more
…the group also called on traditional rulers to ensure Kanu’s release and that Fulanis vacate the Southeast EKO HOT BLOG reports that an armed group simply identified as the Angry Vipers has issued a 21-day Ultimatum to Southeast Governor to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The group vowed … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu engages security officials in shouting bout in court EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday contended the refusal of the Department of State Services, DSS, to allow some lawyers access into the Abuja Federal High Court. The DSS had barred lawyers, journalists, … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as Police, IPOB members clashed during Anambra election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots on Tuesday as suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and joint security operatives including the Police on Tuesday engaged in gunshots for over three hours at Osumoghu junction in the Ihiala … Read more
The IPOB leader has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS)… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has hailed the South-East Governors Forum over its intervention in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case. South-East governors, had after their last meeting, announced that they had commenced a political … Read more
Anambra election live updates, Anambra election results & situation reports can be accessed below. It is November 6, 2021. Anambra election is here and EKO HOT BLOG team are on ground to bring you all the live updates and happenings. EKO HOT BLOG understands that there are 2.5 million registered voters and 18 political parties … Read more
#AnambraDecides: Obiano Urges Early Turnout for Election, Hails IPOB Governor Obiano told the public that the election will be calm, free, and fair. EKO HOT BLOG Governor Willie Obiano has urged registered voters in Anambra State to vote not just in large numbers, but also early, in the state’s gubernatorial election on Saturday (today). Read … Read more
IPOB has cancelled the one week sit-at-home in Anambra State and urged the residents of the state to vote during the governorship election on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has on Thursday announced the cancellation of its one week sit-at-home order across the South-East region of the state. The … Read more
Anambra, alongside other states in the South-East, has witnessed several ‘gunmen’ attacks, casting doubts on the feasiblity of the elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that candidates for Saturday’s Anambra governorship election have signed a peace accord in Awka, the state captial. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, was present at … Read more
Students of Oko Poly could be seen in fear and panic as security operatives parade in a show of force The police will deploy a total of 34, 587 personnel including two DIGs, five AIGs, 92 other top officers and three helicopters to Anambra for the election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents in Anambra … Read more
Moghalu urged the people of the State to file out and perform their civic right on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, a former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu has criticized the tactics employed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Moghalu, the tactics used by … Read more
He pointed out that Army’s tough response to pro-Biafra sentiment is “not the solution” EKO HOT BLOG reports that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has opined that President Muhammadu Buhari needs to meet with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, before the current crisis gets out of hand. According to him, … Read more
…there was no incident of indiscriminate firing or unprovoked burning of houses during the raid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has confirmed a raid on hideouts of the outlawed Indigeneous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Enugu State. The operation at the Eastern Security Network (ESN) camp was carried out Monday night in … Read more
The Nigerian Army has revealed those behind South-East killings. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has claimed that the recent killings, arson, and destructions in the South-East region of the country were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). This … Read more
The individual is simply a member of IPOB and not a high commander of ESN, in Anambra State. IPOB demanded that a forensic examination be carried out to deflate the lie that he had bullet wounds. Ekohotblog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disputed claims that the Nigerian Army shot and detained … Read more
Security operatives have arrested ESN Commander in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that security operatives have arrested a top commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who also commands its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). It was gathered that the commander was arrested in Ekwukobia in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra … Read more
IPOB said it has nothing to do with any group involved in criminality EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from the Biafra National Guard (BNG). IPOB said it has nothing to do with any group involved in criminality. In a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, it … Read more
There has been tension over the planned conduct of the November 6th governorship election in Anambra State EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, has defended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and his group, saying they never said election should not hold in Anambra State. The … Read more
Several persons, including Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have called for the bandits to be proscribed as terrorists owing to the proliferation attacks in the North-West and North-Central EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defense, Bashir Magashi, has explained that despite calls to proscribe bandits as terrorists, the Federal Government is yet to … Read more