When a Finnish court sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison on Monday for terrorism-related crimes, Nigerians were reminded of the far-reaching impact of the man who, from the safety of his Lahti apartment, incited a wave of fear, violence, and economic paralysis in the country’s southeast. Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen and former … Read more
There is renewed hope for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, revealed that significant progress has been made through high-level negotiations with key authorities to secure his freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kalu shared this optimistic … Read more
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu urged Ndigbo to support the 1999 Constitution review and collaborate on South-East development during a meeting with the South-East Legislators Forum. Kalu emphasized the importance of unity, urging an end to sit-at-home orders, saying, “Unity is power; we must come together for growth.” Kalu urged lawmakers to back the South East … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has pledged to ensure a peaceful Christmas in the South-East, urging those returning home to do so safely. IPOB’s Media Secretary, Emma Powerful, emphasized the group’s commitment to ending insecurity and assured that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) would protect lives and property during the festive season. IPOB’s Media … Read more
The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have demanded the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on or before December 25, 2024. In a letter to the Igbo community, AVID emphasised that since the courts have failed to deliver justice in Kanu’s case, Igbo leaders should … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disassociated itself from a recent declaration of Biafra made in Finland, dismissing it as a sham and a disservice to the Biafran cause. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the proscribed group labeled the declaration as a “charade” and reaffirmed that the only … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will facilitate the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The declaration was made during the 13th memorial anniversary of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Owerri on Tuesday. Ambassador … Read more
The hearing of a ₦50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government was postponed on Monday due to the absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has called on the Federal Government to honour the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah by releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Okorocha made the appeal during a tribute night held in Ubah’s honour on Monday in Abuja. He urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has provided insights into the reasons behind the denial of lawyer access to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The DSS claims that the restriction was necessary to maintain security and prevent potential disruptions to ongoing investigations. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a strong warning to the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, threatening imprisonment for obstructing the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him. In a Notice of Consequences delivered on Friday, the … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is a prisoner of conscience in Nigerian custody and should be released immediately. IPOB said Kanu remains in detention because he has refused to compromise his stance on the Biafran cause. This is contained in a statement by the group’s … Read more
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the United Kingdom to pressure the Nigerian government for her husband’s release. Nnamdi Kanu has been detained since June 2021, following his arrest in Kenya and subsequent extraordinary rendition during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly barred the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him in detention. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed during a press conference in Abuja that the DSS has cancelled all future visits by Kanu’s legal representatives. Ejimakor expressed concern … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has formally requested that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court recuse herself from his ongoing trial, expressing a loss of confidence in the court’s impartiality. During a recent hearing, Kanu voiced his concerns regarding Justice Nyako’s management of his case, alleging that … Read more
Igbo youths, led by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, have decided not to participate in the nationwide protest against economic hardship, urging instead for continued government engagement to address their grievances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbo youths have firmly declared their non-participation in the proposed nationwide protest against the increasing hardship in Nigeria. Instead, they … Read more
Efforts to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu have intensified, with traditional rulers and archbishops visiting him under the auspices of South East governors negotiating his release with the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the effort to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has intensified … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has announced that Igbos and the entire southeast region will not participate in any protest against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released on Tuesday by its Secretary General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group highlighted past instances where Igbos have been victimized during similar protests, … Read more
Mounting pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, with hints of imminent release and lobbying from South-East leaders. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is reportedly facing mounting pressure to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to an online media platform, … Read more
Nigerian Government faces criticism as Nnamdi Kanu’s counsel argues insufficient evidence warrants end to trial, cites unjust detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), asserts that the Nigerian Government acknowledges its inability to secure a conviction against Kanu with current evidence. … Read more