‘Further Action Will Be Taken’ – FG Welcomes Conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland FG vows further steps after reviewing the full judgment from Helsinki. AGF Fagbemi commends Finland’s cooperation in tackling insecurity with Nigeria. The Federal Government has hailed the conviction of separatist agitator and self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, by a … Read more
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
Simon Ekpa Jailed in Finland Over Terrorism and Incitement Charges The Päijät-Häme District Court had remanded him in custody earlier Ekpa is the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government (IPOB) A District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, to … Read more
Simon Ekpa, a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently held at Finland’s Kylmäkoski Prison, known as one of the toughest facilities in the world, following his arrest on terror-related charges. Ekpa, who styles himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, was arrested alongside four others for allegedly inciting … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, disclosed that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), issued threats against him for not endorsing the agitation for Biafra. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Kalu recounted the threats and reaffirmed his commitment to national unity. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa, arrested in Finland over alleged terrorism-related activities, will remain in detention through Christmas, as Finnish law does not allow bail. Finnish authorities accused Ekpa, the self-styled Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, of promoting violence in Nigeria’s South-East through social media. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid … Read more
Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, will potentially face charges in May 2025 in Finland for terrorism-related offenses, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa and four others last week, accusing him of using social media to incite violence in Nigeria’s South-East region. … Read more
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a dual Nigerian-Finnish citizen and factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by Finnish authorities. Ekpa, widely known for his controversial online activities, was detained on Thursday, November 21, on charges of inciting terrorism and promoting violence. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has expressed happiness over the arrest and detention of the factional leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa by the Finnish authority. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Thursday in Abuja. “CDS is … Read more
Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, and four others have been arrested in Finland for involvement in terror-related activities. Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in-Exile, was detained by the Päijät-Häme district court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
The Finnish government has announced that it has begun addressing the complaint lodged by the Nigerian government against Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Valtonen stated that Ekpa’s case is currently before Finnish courts, confirming that the matter has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defence Headquarters has announced that a total of 97 individuals are being sought, including terrorists, insurgents, and other perpetrators of violent crimes across the nation. According to PUNCH, among those wanted is Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed that the worrisome rise in insecurity in the South East will end two minutes after his release. Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services since his arrest in 2021, made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Simon Ekpa, the leader of a faction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) known as auto pilots, has given the federal government an ultimatum to release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. He said that another 3-weeks civil disobedience over the continued detention of Kanu would continue if his demand is not … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the self-imposed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile and Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has raised the alarm that the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu may die in the custody of the Department of State Services if something is not done urgently. Ekpa alleged … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has agreed to meet and discuss with the acclaimed prime minister of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, and his group. This online media platform gathered that the meeting is scheduled to find a lasting solution to the incessant sit-at-home orders in the Southeast. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate on Wednesday called for the extradition of Simon Ekpa back to Nigeria from Finland to face the full weight of the law over his antics which it said is corrupting the minds of youth in the South East. Ekpa, a Nigerian who resides in Finland, has been calling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has cautioned the factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, against plans to stage a sit-at-home protest in Lagos State. Reports had quoted Ekpa as hinting in a tweet on Wednesday of plans by IPOB to replicate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organization has accused Finland-based agitator, Simon Ekpa of declaring a second Biafra war in the Southeast. The group made the allegations while announcing a $500, 000 bounty on Ekpa. Editors Pick “Nobody Wants To Die:” Imo Governor Reveals Why Easterners Obey Sit-at-home Orders BREAKING: President Tinubu … Read more
Summons meeting with all Commissioners of Police under the Command Warns those behind the sit-at-home order against infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens EkoHotBlog reports that the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 9 Command, AIG Echeng Echeng, has said that the Command would not tolerate the two-week sit-at-home order declared … Read more