…the IPOB is attempting to hold Nigerian states hostage with orders to stay at home under threat of terror. The Presidency has decried a recent “alliance” between the Yoruba Nation agitators and the Indigenous People of Biafra, warning that such a treaty cannot be taken seriously because of the violent antecedents of the IPOB. In … Read more
DSS lawyer has said that armed robbers have hijacked the case file of Sunday Igboho’s supporters. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the lawyer for the Department of State Service (DSS), I. Awo, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that the case file relating to the Fundamental Human Rights Enforcement application filed by the … Read more
Sunday Igboho’s lawyer has revealed why the popular Yoruba Nation agitator was angry with his legal team. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ibrahim Salami, one of the Benin Republic-based lawyers of the embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has condemned the leaked audio where the activist slammed his legal team. Sunday Igboho … Read more
Ilana Oodua has given a fresh update on Sunday Igboho’s detention in the Benin Republic. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, has said that the efforts to secure the release of the embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly known as Sunday Igboho, from detention in the Benin … Read more
Sunday Igboho has again spoken from detention in the Benin Republic. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the embattled Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, has said that he has accepted his detention at a prison facility in the Benin Republic as his “journey in life between me and God”. The Yoruba secessionist leader … Read more
Gov Oyetola Attacks Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, Others. EkohotBlog reports that the Governor of Osun State; Gboyega Oyetola, on Sunday berates those agitating for Yoruba nation and Biafra Republic. The Governor noted the agitations for secession is being championed by “unserious” people. Read Also: APC Chairmanship Bid: Akume Launches Campaign Office In Abuja He revealed … Read more
DSS has released two more supporters of Sunday Igboho. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has released two more aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho. It was gathered that the detained supporters of the Yoruba rights activist were released on Friday to their lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi. … Read more
A Yoruba group has warned Federal Government (FG) over the continuous detention of Sunday Igboho. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a diaspora pro-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Oodua Worldwide, has cautioned the Federal Government (FG) to avert a looming danger by ensuring the freedom of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, and his detained … Read more
DSS has released the detained supporters of Sunday Igboho. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Department of State Security (DSS) has released eight detained supporters of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, to their lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi. It was gathered that the detained supporters of the Yoruba rights activist were released on Monday … Read more
Court has again stopped AGF and the DSS from arresting, and blocking bank accounts of Sunday Igboho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State High Court has again stopped the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and the Department of State Security (DSS) from arresting, and blocking bank accounts of popular Yoruba … Read more
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has called for the release of Sunday Igboho. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has called on the government of the Benin Republic to release the embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho. Soyinka made the call while speaking with newsmen during an interactive … Read more
Obasanjo has spoken about the agitation for the Yoruba Nation in Nigeria. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, said Nigeria will continue to exist no matter what happens. Obasanjo made the comment while speaking at the Book Launch and 85th Birthday of Eminence Prelate Sunday Mbang of the Methodist Church Nigeria on … Read more
Court has delivered judgment on the DSS suit seeking further detention of Sunday Igboho’s aides. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a motion seeking further detention of four out of the 12 aides of Yoruba secessionist leader, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, by … Read more
One of the lawyers of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has revealed when his client will return to Nigeria. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Olusegun Falola, one of the lawyers of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, has said that his client will seek asylum in the Benin Republic and France … Read more
Recall that Jumoke, a sachet water seller, was killed after during found the rally held at the Gani Fawehinmi Park on July 3. Jumoke Oyeleke, the 25-year-old woman killed by stray bullets during the Yoruba Nation rally on July 3, has been buried. Jumoke Oyeleke was buried today, August 20, at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, … Read more
Counsel to Igboho, Yomi Aliyu, SAN, had informed the court that his client’s life was being threatened after the invasion of his house by the SSS on July 1, where properties were damaged and some occupants killed. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has filed an application before the Oyo … Read more
One of the lawyers of Sunday Igboho has given an update on his trial in the Benin Republic. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Olusegun Falola, one of the lawyers of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, has said that his client may not return to Nigeria in a long time after his … Read more
…Ilana Omo Oodua was not a terrorist group but a peaceful self-determination association with a belief in referendum and sensitisation through rallies. Yoruba Nation agitator, Prof Banji Akintoye, has said that there is no basis for the Federal Government to outlaw his Yoruba Nation secessionist group. The erudite professor of History disclosed this while reacting … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) is set to outlaw the Yoruba Nation group. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) is considering all options against Yoruba Nation separatist group including the proscription of the movement led by Prof Banji Akintoye and Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho. According to the Office of the Attorney General … Read more
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has given a fresh update on the detention of Sunday Igboho in the Benin Republic. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has said that it is working behind the scene to secure the release of the Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, … Read more