The Supreme Court is set to sit for the court hearing of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Ahead of the court hearing, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has advocated for his release. Nnamdi Kanu has been in a battle of wits with the Nigerian government owing to his Biafran secessionist movement. … Read more
Simon Ekpa has urged President Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu in order to confirm his genuine apology to Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a controversial pro-Biafra separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s apology to Nigerians. Buhari had on Friday asked Nigerians to pardon him, especially those he might have hurt … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed displeasure over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu by the DSS and raised concerns over the FG’s alleged disobedience of court orders. They called on the FG to address Kanu’s health challenge and allow him to go for medical treatment urgently. Ohanaeze Ndigbo also passed a vote of confidence on their … 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
Nnamdi Kanu is reportedly set to sack Ozekhome over poor representation. Kanu is said to be particularly unhappy with the handling of his trials and the recent narrative about IPOB in the media. In January 2022, Kanu, who is presently in custody, enlisted the assistance of Ozekhome to aid him in fighting his numerous legal … Read more
The Indigenous People Of Biafra, through its spokesman, Emma Powerful has accused the Supreme Court of Nigeria of stalling justice for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to Emma Powerful, despite the Appeal Court ruling at Umuahia High Court in favor of Nnamdi Kanu, the government are yet to have him released. The federal government has … Read more
IPOB has given an update on Kanu’s health status. According to the group, Kanu needs urgent medical attention. The group also demanded the release of their leader, to meet his medical needs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday gave an update on the health status of their leader, … Read more
Governor Soludo is trying to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Soludo thinks that Kanu can distinguish between real freedom fighters and criminals in the South East. The governor wants to discuss security in the South East and Kanu’s release with President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma … Read more
Atiku has pledged to liberate IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, if he emerges president in 2023. Senator Wabara revealed this on Saturday during the party’s presidential campaign rally in Umuahia. He said that Kanu would be released within the first one hundred days of Atiku’s administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer in the United States, Bruce Fein, points the fingers at Britain for sabotaging the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader. Fein points fingers at the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing. According to Fein, Laing is in collaboration with the Nigerian government to keep the IPOB leader in detention. … Read more
IPOB has warned Presidential candidates to stop campaigning with Nnamdi Kanu’s name. The PDP Director in Anambra previously claimed that Atiku has plans to restore peace in the South-East and release the IPOB leader. Emma Powerful asked the PDP to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the detention of the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer has raised an alarm over the health status of the IPOB leader. The lawyer blamed the DSS’s inadequacy as a source of medical attention for Kanu’s condition. Ejiofor stated that urgent medical attention was needed to address Kanu’s health. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel of the leader … Read more
Ohanaeze has begged President Buhari to allow the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to address the Ndigbo. Isiguzoro said the killings in the Southeast would subside if Buhari allows the IPOB leader to address Nigerians. Isiguzoro said, “in order to have a peaceful election, the Government should give Nnamdi … Read more
Ohanaeze has placed a $50,000 bounty on the wanted Simon Ekpa. The group said Ekpa’s ploy is part of the strategies of “his paymaster” who is one of the frontline presidential candidates. Ohanaeze accused Ekpa of hiding under his Finnish citizenship to evade arrest and wreak havoc in the Southeast and called on Interpol to … Read more
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
The US is set to declare Nigeria a “state sponsor of terrorism” over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu. Bruce Fein said President Buhari is depriving Kanu of his liberty and thus violating 16 international human rights covenants. Fein asked Buhari to comply with the order of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Working … Read more
Simon Ekpa has declared a fresh sit-at-home order in the South-East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared a two-day sit-at-home order in the Southeast. Ekpa made the announcement on Monday via an update posted on his Twitter handle. EDITOR’S … 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