Eko Hot Blog reports that Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has said that the worsening insecurity in the South Eastern region of the country has created division among Igbos. The former Minister of Finance, stated this on Thursday virtually at the Economic and Security Summit held in Owerri, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that the camps bombed by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in Anambra and Imo on Tuesday do not belong to them. This online media platform recalls that the spokesperson of the Air Force, Edward Gabkwet, had on Wednesday said that the Force … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB has described the claim by the Nigerian Military that they stopped the Monday sit-at-home orders in the southeast as laughable. The pro-Biafra group while replying the military over the claim said that it was the directive of its leader, Nazi Nnamdi Kanu to Simon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralised 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce encounter. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Simon Ekpa, the leader of a faction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) known as auto pilots, has given the federal government an ultimatum to release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. He said that another 3-weeks civil disobedience over the continued detention of Kanu would continue if his demand is not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared its readiness to sign an indemnity agreement for the Federal Government for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation also said that nothing would gladden the hearts of Igbo people than the unconditional … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has demanded the unconditional release of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from what it called ‘unlawful’ detention to ensure lasting peace and security in the South-East region. The House through the Ad-hoc Committee Ad-Hoc Committee, investigating the killing and kidnapping … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the self-imposed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile and Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has raised the alarm that the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu may die in the custody of the Department of State Services if something is not done urgently. Ekpa alleged … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu yesterday, said that the Monday sit-at-home in the southeast is “dead and buried.” Kanu urged the people of the southeast to welcome the cancellation of the sit-at-home order. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra said it has now set aside Mondays as an “Economic empowerment day” in the entire South-East. The pro-Biafran group said the aim is to enable the people to mobilise resources and means towards reversing the sharp decline in the economic, educational, and social sectors of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has sacked Nnamdi Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. This online media platform understands that this was made known in a statement on Tuesday by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the executive Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has revealed what the South-East governors discussed with the new National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu when they met him in Abuja yesterday. Governor Hope Uzodimma said on his verified Facebook page; “Every necessary measure must be considered and applied in our … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has hosted prominent Igbo leader, Chief Dan Ulasi, to a lengthy meeting. The meeting, which took place within the premises of the Department of State Serv ices (DSS) complex in Abuja, afforded the two the opportunity to share … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Bola Tinubu, Nuhu Ribadu is currently having a closed-door meeting with Governors from the five South-East states in Abuja on Monday. While the meeting’s agenda was not disclosed, it is believed to pertain to the escalating security issues in Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Imo, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to reports making the rounds in some quarters that it released the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from its custody. In a statement dated Sunday, July 30, DSS said it only complied with a court order … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has declared an end to all forms of sit-st-home exercise in a handwritten letter. This online media platform reports that the IPOB leader, in a handwritten letter, which his special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, read at a world … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 9, AIG Echeng Echeng, has ordered police personnel in Imo to neutralize IPOB/ESN elements enforcing the sit at home directive. Echeng gave the order during a tour of the Imo command in Owerri on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo to keep his Islamic militia from the southeast. The group promised to ensure that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) confronts Dokubo and his militia if they encroach into the Southeast. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has carried out a special prayer for the release of the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The clergyman took to Facebook to announce that he was praying for the embattled … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has warned against the continued detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, stressing that such an action would sink Nigeria. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, issued the warning in response to a call by the Coalition of Northern Group, CNG, urging President Bola Tinubu not … Read more