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IPOB tells Buhari govt to release Nnamdi Kanu or prepare for doomsday

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a renewed call for the immediate release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. In a statement on Saturday, IPOB's spokesperson, Emma…

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FG orders closure of ALL land borders; Buhari govt not in breach of Supreme Court order – Malami | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG orders closure of ALL land borders Air Peace, Ibom Air suspend flight operations over Feb 25 elections Buhari govt not in breach of Supreme Court order – Malami President…

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Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland

Simon Ekpa, a former host for Radio Biafra, has been detained in Finland. Thursday, 48 hours before the start of general elections in Nigeria, Ekpa was arrested. Tommi Reen, a…

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Benin’s parliament votes to legalise abortion | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Benin’s parliament votes to legalise abortion Parliamentarians in Benin have voted to legalise abortion in…

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Amnesty Int’l: Security agents killed 115 within South East in 4 months; Ghanaian Court acquits 21 arrested at LGBTQ event | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Security agents kill 115 in South-East within four months, says Amnesty International No fewer than 115 persons from the South-East have been allegedly killed by security operatives between March and…

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#BiafraRemembranceDay: 54 years after, scars of the war still haunt victims | A #YNaijaSpecial

“If we had achieved a Biafran state, we would have been better than today. Our economy would have been stronger because our people are industrious. But there can never be…

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IPOB is trending again and this is what we know

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is in the news again. This time, not exactly because it's acclaimed leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has said something controversial again, but because they have…

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“I am coming back to Biafra” “I will bring hell with me” | Here’s what Nnamdi Kanu said on his ‘return’

Following his first public appearance in Jerusalem on Friday since September 14, 2017, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Sunday delivered a world press conference, from…

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#Owerri112: Where do law and liberty stand in Rochasland

Not so far from the roundabout where the statue of a man in broken chains stands in tribute to freedom, at least a hundred and twelve women were taken captive…

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Forget 2019… Nigeria will disintegrate before then | MASSOB tells Buhari, Atiku, others

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra on Monday ashed President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and others to perish their presidential ambition in 2019. What MASSOB…

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We will die with you if… | IPOB threatens Buhari

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to come to the South-East. The group said this as the President prepares to visit Ebonyi state on Tuesday,…

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‘President Buhari handled Nnamdi Kanu’s issue with deep hatred for Ndigbo’

A First Republic Minister of Aviation and the only surviving member of the pre-independence Zikist Movement,  Mbazulike Amaechi in an interview with Punch said the Nigeria we have today is…

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UN meeting with Ohanaeze aimed at deceiving Igbos – IPOB

The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has described the meeting between a United Nations delegation and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo as a "lie". A UN team led by Mohamed Ibn Chambas, a…

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Anambra church declares 40-day fast for the restoration of Biafra

The General Overseer, Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries (aka By Fire By Fire), Nnewi in Anambra, Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh, reportedly said his congregation have embarked on a 40-day…

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The Late 5: Buhari to begin payment of pension to ex-Biafran policemen, Court remands Atiku’s son, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhhamdu Buhari has approved the payment of pension to retired members of the now-defunct Biafran Police who served…

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Buhari approves payment of pension to retired ‘Biafra police officers’

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of pension to the police officers who served under the defunct Biafran police during the civil war. The Police officers were granted presidential pardon…

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The Thread: This is why Igbos call themselves Jews

Ever wondered why one of the attributes Igbos reel out proudly while discussing their heritage is "we are descended from Jews"? Well, for one Jews are economic giants, not just…

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FG, security operatives brought violence into the Biafran agitation – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described those against its fight for the Republic of Biafra as Igbo political contractors. Background: The Federal High Court in Abuja had declared…

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My husband’s absence gave Nnamdi Kanu advantage – Aisha Buhari

The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha says the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, used the advantage of her husbands' absence to upgrade his operations.…

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“We were slaughtering Igbos on the pretext of fighting to keep Nigeria one” | Gen Alli’s revelations about the Asaba massacre

The anniversary of the dastardly Asaba massacre is today. 50 years to the day, Igbo civilians were mowed down by Federal forces. We've heard a tale of survival, we've listened…

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The Thread: How I survived the Asaba Massacre

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the gruesome Asaba massacre. That day, the indigenes of Asaba were deceived by the Nigerian Army that they were coming to broker peace. Instead…

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Why IPOB members should not be regarded as terrorists – Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should not be regarded as terrorists. He said this on Friday when he paid…

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We should forget Biafra | Ohanaeze leader tells Igbos

President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo has urged Igbos to forget about Biafra and fight for restructuring. Nwodo said this on Thursday while speaking at the 3rd inauguration of…

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Opinion: It’s time for Nigerians to fight

by Habeeb Isiaka   The year 1970 represents hope and stability in the history of Nigeria. It was the year that marked the end of the civil war after several…

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I will not allow Nigeria break up during my administration – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would never allow Nigeria disintegrate under his administration. Buhari made his position known in a national speech to mark the nation’s 57th independence anniversary…

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Nnamdi Kanu fled to London through Malaysia – Kalu

Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is currently in London. Kalu said this in a recent…

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Pro-Biafrans organise protest in London, reaffirm their resolve to leave Nigeria (WATCH)

Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have organised a protest in the UK, in continuation of the secessionist agitation. In the video (published by TheCable), the Placard-wielding…

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Opinion: We do not want a repeat of the Civil War

  By Gideon Arinze   Several decades after the war that lasted between 1967-1970, there were stories of how the Federal government then in Lagos, launched a full-scale invasion into…

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IPOB thanks Afenifere, Yoruba elders for speaking against Operation Python Dance

The Indigenous People of Biafra has commended Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere for its stance against Operation Python Dance in the South-East. Background: Afenifere had condemned the deployment of troops to…

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I am not in support of Nigeria’s division – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said he is interested in the unity of Nigeria. Fayose said this on Friday while responding to criticisms that followed his support for the…

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