Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has reassured his supporters of his unwavering dedication to realising Biafra as an independent nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 6th 2023 Shehu Sani Speaks On Appointment Of Nuhu Ribadu As New NSA NLC Suspends Planned … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chikodili Anara, the Commissioner for Homeland Security in Anambra State, has refuted allegations made against him by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), claiming that he was utilizing state security operatives, particularly the Anambra Vigilante Service, to perpetuate insecurity within the state. In a press statement signed by IPOB … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s Family has debunked rumours of alleged plans to disrupt Monday’s inauguration. Prince Emmanuel Kanu spoke on behave of the family, stating that they had no hand in such plans. Recall that the IPOB has been seeking Kanu’s release for months, as the detained leaders suits in custody of the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
IPOB has warned against linking Peter Obi to the US envoy attack in Anambra State. The group described the allegations as mere demonizatio. According to the IPOB Spokesman, Obi is innocent and his mandate cannot be thwarted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to individuals who … Read more
The Lagos State Government has arraigned Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Frederick Nwajago, on nine counts of alleged terrorism linked to his support for a proscribed entity, IPOB. Nwajago pleaded not guilty, and the trial is set to begin on July 4th. The charges include participating in terrorism, financing terrorism, preparing to commit an act … Read more
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have declared a total sit-at-home for the Biafra Remembrance Day celebration on May 30, 2023. The group has urged industries, transport companies, schools, and churches in Southeastern Nigeria to shut down businesses IPOB also asked people of the Southeast living in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria to join the … Read more
Despite his current detention, IPOB is still hopeful that Nnamdi Kanu will be released soon. According to IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu is innocent and has not committed any offence. Ahead of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, the group called on his followers to exercise caution in their movements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra … Read more
Operation Udoka sees Nigerian troops raid ESN hideouts in the South East region of Nigeria. In a recent raid of Ihiala, a cache of arms was recovered from the proscribed group. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami, revealed troops also raided suspected ESN terrorists’ camps in Nkanu East Local Government Area and … Read more
By Bernard Joseph Since June of 2021, Nnamdi Kanu, the leading figure of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been confined, a circumstance that has ignited a firestorm of controversy and triggered a wave of legal and detention-related concerns. The arrest and detention of Kanu were part of the Nigerian government’s bid to quash … Read more
The Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned till May 22 a lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu against the DSS. Kanu’s representative is asking the court to compel DSS to allow him access to his physician, but DSS filed a preliminary objection urging the court to dismiss the suit for … Read more
The Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has granted bail to Fredrick Nwajagu, the Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate. He was arrested for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to Lagos. The court granted him bail in the sum of N1m with 4 sureties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Nigerian government has filed nine fresh grounds of appeal to oppose the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB. The Supreme Court granted the request of the federal government to include the fresh grounds in its amended notice of appeal. Kanu’s legal team is seeking his release on bail and an accelerated hearing of … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra, classed as IPOB condemns the killing of police officers and a couple in Imo State. Through words from its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, the group denies any involvement with the murders. They assert that they are after the separation of the South-East region of the country and not … Read more
The British Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the UK government to intervene in the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the IPOB. He has been held by the Nigerian Department of State Services since June 2021. The committee has recommended action to secure Kanu’s release. The matter remains unresolved. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
IPOB has criticised the Supreme Court of Nigeria for not hearing the federal government’s appeal against the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was discharged and acquitted by an Appeal Court in Abuja, but the Supreme Court is yet to fix a date to hear the suit. IPOB accuses the Supreme Court of showing … Read more
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has rejected the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was first arrested in 2015 but was granted bail in April 2017. He was re-arrested in Kenya and brought back to Nigeria in June 2021. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked … Read more
By Tunde Odesola At the Admin Block, where I had to pay some fees and do some paperwork, something instructive happened. I came before a registration officer, who was in high spirits. He greeted me in Igbo but I answered in English. He looked at me from head to toe, and asked in Igbo what … Read more
Frederick Nwajagu, has been remanded for 30 days by a magistrate court in Lagos for threatening to bring IPOB to Lagos. He was charged with conspiracy and breach of public peace. Nwajagu made the inciting statement in a video and the court ruling was delivered on May 3 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Igbo … Read more
Heavily armed police and DSS officials have stormed the residence of Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, twice. They conducted searches for evidence after Nwajagu was arrested for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to secure Igbo people’s properties in Lagos State. However, no incriminating evidence was … Read more
COSEYL has slammed the DSS and the Nigeria Police over the arrest of Eze Fredrick Nwajagu. COSEYL are demanding the release of the Igbo leader and have spoken out against the injustice faced by the Igbo people in Lagos. The group claims that Nwajagu’s arrest is an insult and affront to the entire Igbo nation. … Read more