Nnamdi Kanu has filed a fresh suit against the Federal Government. Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor said he filed a suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami over repeated claims by state actors that his client jumped bail back in 2017. He stated that Malami or other FG representatives saying Kanu jumped bail “is … Read more
A prominent Bishop has again asked Buhari Govt to set Nnamdi Kanu free. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Archbishop of Enugu Province and Bishop of Enugu Diocese Anglican Communion, Most Rev Emmanuel Chukwuma has asked the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to release the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Addressing newsmen on … Read more
Soludo has asked President Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu as his presence is needed in the South-East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Anambra state Prof Charles Soludo has appealed to the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to him. He said that … Read more
Adama Garba has compared Kanu with the late Boko Haram leader, Mohammed Yusuf. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba has compared the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to Boko Haram’s late founder, Mohammed Yusuf. Garba insisted that Kanu is no different … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian army have eliminated 12 ESN gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters on Thursday said it neutralised a total of 12 insurgents of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). During a press briefing on troops’ activities in the various … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s US lawyer, Bruce Fein, has told Buhari to “fear God and release Kanu from detention.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bruce Fein, the United States lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to comply with the Opinion of the United … Read more
Ohakim says IPOB is not responsible for the attack on his convoy in Imo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has dismissed speculations that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) agitators carried out an attack on his convoy. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: I Promise To Be A … Read more
IPOB has opened on alleged plans to boycott the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday spoke on reported plans to boycott the 2023 general election, which is fast approaching. According to the group, it has no plan to boycott the forthcoming electoral process. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari’s … Read more
Some suspected members of IPOB have been arrested in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least ten suspected Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members have been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force in a recent operation. The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Okon Effiong, confirmed the development to journalists on Friday, December … Read more
Gunmen have abducted another female soldier, stripped and vowed to behead her. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped a lieutenant of the Nigerian Army, PP Johnson, and vowed to kill her. The abducted Army officer, PP Johnson was accused of being a saboteur by remaining in the Nigerian Armed Forces. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has told the IPOB group to stop all Forms of Violence in the Southeast. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has issued a stern warning to his members and its security outfit, the Eastern Security Network, (ESN) to stay away from any form … Read more
A group has called on the FG to make sure Kanu leaves custody alive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a call has gone out to the Federal Government that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu must not die in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), or else … Read more
By Haneefa Badru While we count down to the 2023 General Election, the tension in the political atmosphere counts up with episodes of calculated violence and mischief perpetrated by political thugs. Countless individuals and government agencies nation-wide have been victims of these attacks; even the Independence National Electoral Commission, the presiding body over the anticipated … Read more
IPOB has declared that the Police IG, Usman Baba is ‘unfit to end insecurity.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has fired back at the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba, Saying that he is “unfit to end insecurity” in the country. Recall that the IGP had on Wednesday described … Read more
Soludo has declared that the sit-at-home order will come to an end by next year in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has pledged to end the trend of weekly sit-at-home orders in the state. According to him, the trend that has lasted for several months has to completely … Read more
The IPOB has stated that DSS is systematically killing Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of systematically killing its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in detention. In a statement by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the pro-Biafra group … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has stated that Simon Ekpa is not a member of the IPOB. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has called on members of the pro-Biafra group, to ignore directives of a controversial, self-acclaimed disciple of his, Simon Ekpa. Recall that Ekpa … Read more
A Labour Party House of Assembly Candidate has been murdered in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. Hon. Eleghu, aka WASCO, was murdered in his home late Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s family will release N1m for his feeding and drugs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has confirmed that the family of Nnamdi Kanu would be releasing to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, a cheque of one million naira, … Read more
IPOB has commenced legal action against Simon Ekpa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the Lead Counsel of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday, announced that he has commenced legal action at the FCT High Court Abuja against controversial Biafra separatist, Simon Ifeanyi Njoku Ekpa. Ekpa has been accused of masterminding … Read more