EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that discussions are in progress to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu from detention. His chief press secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, shared this update in a statement from Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra says its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is battling internal bleeding resulting from alleged torture in the detention of the Department of State Services. The pro-Biafran group said Kanu needed urgent and specialised medical emergency treatment to avert serious outcomes. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, … 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
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
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
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team has served copies of the Court of Appeal’s decision freeing him on the Department of State Services, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Monday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawyers claim that after receiving the court order, the Federal Government is left with no … Read more
A court has struck out Kanu’s suit against judge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abuja division of the Federal High Court has struck out the suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Chief Judge of the court on secret trial of terrorism charges policy … Read more
Ohanaeze has urged Buhari to release Kanu and meet with him because he is remorseful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Igbo apex socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to consider releasing and meeting the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, … Read more
Buhari’s Govt Accused Of ‘Terrorism’ Over Continued Detention Of Kanu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lead Counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has again questioned the Federal Government of Nigeria over the June 2021 arrest and extradition of his client, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Ejiofor … Read more
The Appeal Court has scheduled Tuesday next week for the hearing of the appeal filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kanu is challenging the remaining seven count charges filed against him by the Nigerian government. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A … Read more
Northern Group has rejected the call by United Nations for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups has rejected the call by the United Nations for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The Pan-Arewa socio-political organisation also accused the UN … Read more
‘Silence Is Unacceptable, Nigeria Wants To Imprison Kanu Indefinitely’—US Lawyer. Fein warned the group not to sit on the legal fence, noting that Nigeria plans to imprison Kanu indefinitely without trial. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: EFCC Drags Okorocha To Court Amid Heavy Security BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams PDP, Rejects Atiku’s Candidacy BREAKING: Another PDP Presidential Aspirant … Read more
Ejiofor reminded the UK government that the proscription of IPOB was a subject of a lawsuit pending before the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal He noted that the case would be coming up on October 12, 2022, for definite hearing EDITOR’S PICK Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention … Read more
Those people behind the killings in the South East, don’t want Kanu’s release -IPOB None of our members will engage in acts inimical to the people we are struggling to liberate – IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office … Read more
Unknown Southeast Gunmen release their first-ever video and reveal details about their real’ goal. …There shall be no election, and anybody that attempts any election matter will die.” EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over 3, 000 Statutory Delegates 2023: … Read more
Court Fixes New Date To Decide Kanu’s Bail Request. The trial judge maintained that Kanu betrayed the previous discretion the court exercised in his favour when he jumped bail and escaped from the country. EDITOR’S PICK Court Strikes Out Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka ‘Our … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to the bombing of Ohanaeze President’s home, saying perpetrators won’t be forgiven. Kanu urged the people of the South-East to protect elder statesmen in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday, condemned the bombing of the residence of … Read more
The Nigerian government had dragged Kanu to court over charges bordering on terrorism The IPOB leader had been detained since June 2021, after his extraordinary rendition from Kenya EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kanunta Kanu, a brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the Nigerian government should … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s supporters and security operatives have clashed in court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters of Nnamdi Kanu in large numbers clashed with members of security operatives at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. According to PUNCH, it was observed the supporters kept on chanting, “Holy Holy Holy, Nnamdi Kanu is another … Read more
DSS and Police have attacked journalists during Nnamdi Kanu’s trial in court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Department of State Services and members of the Nigeria Police Force have once again engaged in a show of force by harassing and pursuing journalists who assembled at the Federal High Court to cover the … Read more