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
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists allegedly linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspects, arrested by Nigerian security agencies, will face arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge, under the supervision of the office … Read more
The case against Luigi Mangione intensified on Thursday as federal prosecutors filed four criminal charges against him, including one carrying the possibility of the death penalty. Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month, was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York and arrived in Manhattan by helicopter under heavy security. Wearing an … 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
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, has acquitted and released over 50 individuals accused of belonging to the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and facing terrorism-related charges. Delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice Omotosho upheld the no-case submission filed by the defendants, concluding that the Nigeria Police Force … 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
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has requested the Federal High Court to transfer him to Kuje prison. He claimed that the Department of State Services lacks adequate medical facilities for his treatment and suggested that there is a plot for him to perish … Read more
The Lagos State Government has arraigned Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Frederick Nwajago, on nine counts of alleged terrorism linked to his support for a proscribed entity, IPOB. Nwajago pleaded not guilty, and the trial is set to begin on July 4th. The charges include participating in terrorism, financing terrorism, preparing to commit an act … Read more
FG will resume Nnamdi Kanu’s trial on terrorism charges today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will on Monday, November 14 resume the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges brought against him. The trial will centre only on seven out of 15 … Read more
The Appeal Court has freed Nnamdi Kanu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has ordered the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On Arrival For Nigerians JUST IN: PDP Set To Flag … Read more
Kanu is facing charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony before Justice Nyako EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered the Department of State Services, DSS, to allow Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) change his clothes. She gave the order … Read more