…the already alerted members came in their number and engaged the police operatives in a gun duel but were overwhelmed by the superior fire power of the police… The Imo State Police Command has disclosed that men of the command shot dead one suspected member of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern … Read more
The Nigerian Army has explained the reason behind the arrest of popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has said that popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, was arrested for soliciting support for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). EKOHOTBLOG had earlier on Thursday reported that the veteran actor was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State, for … Read more
Protest is currently rocking Onitsha as Nigerian Soldiers brutalize popular Nollywood actor over Biafra attire. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a protest rocked Onitsha, Anambra State on Thursday as a popular Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu, was reportedly brutalized by soldiers for wearing an outfit with colours of the Biafran flag. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the … Read more
On Tuesday, the state got its fourth Commissioner of Police within an 8-month period The Federal Government has said it will impose a state of emergency in Anambra State to tighten security ahead of the November 6 governorship elections. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, announced this on Wednesday after … Read more
The security outfit was established in April as part of plans to checkmate the rising unrest in the region… ‘Ebube Agu’, a security outfit conceived by the South-East Governors’ Forum will be established in all southeast states before the year runs out. The governors said this as part of their eight-point agenda during a meeting … Read more
Abaribe made the remarks amid heightened calls for secession Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, says there are dozens of separatist groups in the south-east region of the country. He stated this on a Channels Television programme where he lamented that the focus has always been on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “One of … Read more
…the emergency Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting would among other issues deliberate on the way forward The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today hold an emergency security meeting in Abuja to take a final decision on the conduct of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. There are fears that the … Read more
Students and others on Monday fled as gunmen enforced sit-at-home order in Imo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Monday as unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) enforced the sit-at-home order in the state. It was gathered that the assailants, who stormed streets … Read more
Suspected IPOB members have razed Joe Igbokwe’s house. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has claimed that his house in Nnewi in Anambra State, has been razed by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igbokwe, who made the claim via his … Read more
IPOB says Uzodinma is responsible for killings in South East, using agents to assassinate people. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday disclosed the identities of those allegedly behind the killings in Imo, Anambra, and the southeast generally, EkohotBlog reports. IPOB said that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and his accomplices created a … Read more
The separatist group had denied involvement in Chike’s killing, stressing that it was a political assassination A former Deputy Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has linked the killing of Dr Chike Akunyili to the pro-Biafra group. Chike, who is the husband of late Dora Akunyili, the ex-Director-General of National Agency for Food … Read more
The group said it was preoccupied with the restoration a Biafra Republic The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has not called for a boycott of the governorship election in Anambra State. The Media and Publicity Secretary of the secessionist group, Emma Powerful stated this in a press release issued in Awka, Anambra State … Read more
Hoodlums attacked bus to enforce IPOB sit-at-home order. Hoodlums allegedly trying to enforce the suspended IPOB sit-at-home order have set ablaze a bus conveying tomatoes, vegetables and other food items to Enugu, EkoHotBlog reports. The Ford vehicle was burnt to ashes on Monday by the thugs at Edem junction, Ibeagwa, Nike, in the Enugu East … Read more
Radio Biafra Location in London has been discovered by CNN. EkoHotBlog understands that for years now, Nigerians have asked for the location of ‘Radio Biafra’, a network of internet-based amateur radio stations broadcasting the agenda of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Yesterday, the Cable News Network (CNN), discovered a tucked away down a quiet, … Read more
The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has declared October 1 as another sit-at-home. This was made known during a live broadcast byIPOB Directorate Of State (DOS), Mazi Chika Edoziem on Friday. Mazi Edoziem noted that Biafrans do no longer recognise the purported sovereignty of Nigeria, therefore will not participate in their sham Independence Day celebration. … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened to shutdown the southeast if the Department of State Services, DSS, refuses to bring Nnamdi Kanu to court. EkoHotBlog reports that the trial of Nnamdi Kanu at the Abuja High Court is expected to continue on October 7th, 2021. In a statement on Wednesday through its spokesperson, … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu also demanded N5 billion from the FG over alleged gross violation of his fundamental rights. EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was heavy presence of security operatives at the Abia State High Court located at Ikot Ekpene Road Umuahia, the state capital, as the suit filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, commenced for … Read more
“Several innocent Biafrans especially our youths have lost their lives in the hands of these mindless and compromised Nigeria security agents in Biafra land all…” The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cautioned security agents in the Southeast to stop “genocidal killings” of Igbo after tagging them operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). IPOB … Read more
The number of Nigerians killed by gunmen in August has been revealed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Nigeria recorded no fewer than 612 deaths across 103 local government areas in 29 states in August 2021, a security report has revealed. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen and kidnappers in various armed attacks, violent crimes and bomb … Read more
…the IPOB is attempting to hold Nigerian states hostage with orders to stay at home under threat of terror. The Presidency has decried a recent “alliance” between the Yoruba Nation agitators and the Indigenous People of Biafra, warning that such a treaty cannot be taken seriously because of the violent antecedents of the IPOB. In … Read more