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Oduduwa, Biafra Republics Imminent – Nnamdi Kanu

20May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

Oduduwa, Biafra Republics Imminent – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has expressed optimism that the clamour for the independence of the Oduduwa and Biafra republics would soon materialise. Kanu in a tweet on his Twitter handle on Wednesday blamed the British colonialists for failure to offer Southern and Northern Nigeria the option of partition, describing it as a violation of a declaration which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 1960. He wrote, “Britain’s failure to offer Southern and Northern Nigeria the option of partition like it did with India & Pakistan violated the ‘United Nations Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries’. It’s time to right this violation. Oduduwa and Biafra coming soon.” Meanwhile, Yoruba freedom ...

Nnamdi Kanu Blasts Iheanacho, Ndidi for Showcasing Nigerian Flag After FA Cup Success

17May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Sports

Nnamdi Kanu Blasts Iheanacho, Ndidi for Showcasing Nigerian Flag After FA Cup Success

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has called out Super Eagles duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi for showcasing the Nigerian flag after winning the FA Cup in England. Both players were part of Leicester City side that outsmarted Chelsea by a lone goal at Webley Stadium on Saturday to clinch the prestigious cup in England. Iheanacho and Ndidi who are both from Igbo extraction displayed the Nigerian flag while celebrating their victory at full time. Kanu in his reaction slammed both players claiming it was a testament to their lack of support for his agitation for an independent state of Biafra. The IPOB leader expressed strong displeasure at the Leicester players, referencing Spain and Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, who publicly identifie...

Full Text of Nnamdi Kanu’s Open Letter to President Joe Biden

9May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

Full Text of Nnamdi Kanu’s Open Letter to President Joe Biden

Honorable Joe Biden President United States of America The White House Washington DC Re: REQUEST FOR UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI OF NIGERIA Dear Mr. President: We, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) applaud your election as President of the United States, the most powerful office in the history of the world. We salute your adept and muscular discharge of presidential duties during your tenure in the White House. Mr President, as you consider Buhari’s request for military assistance to Nigeria, we respectfully urge you to also consider the following: President Buhari has made Nigeria the most dangerous country in the world for Christians, Jews and Nigeria’s indigenous peoples, particularly those of the former Rep...

Buhari Govt Attacking me for Blessing Nnamdi Kanu – Fr Mbaka

4May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

Buhari Govt Attacking me for Blessing Nnamdi Kanu – Fr Mbaka

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has said that the presidency was attacking him for blessing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The cleric also cautioned clerics across the country not to serve as an instrument of disaster by supporting those killing the downtrodden in the country. Fr Mbaka disclosed this on Sunday while giving the homily in a viral video. According to the Catholic priest, no amount of the blocking of the National Assembly and security in Aso Rock Villa would secure the country “if they don’t take care of youths and give them jobs, and address all these issues the Holy Spirit raised on that Wednesday.” Mbaka cautioned the Buhari administration that he (Mbaka) would be the ...

MASSOB, IPOB declare Sit-at-home on May 30

2May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

MASSOB, IPOB declare Sit-at-home on May 30

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have ordered a sit-at-home on May 30. But IPOB said its members in over 100 countries, including Lagos, Abuja as well as northern towns with reasonable population of its members are to also observe the sit -at -home The pro -Biafra groups said the annual event in commemoration of its fallen heroes and heroines, would be observed in all markets, churches, banks, parks, airports and seaports within and outside the region. These were contained in separate statements by IPOB and MASSOB by the Media and Publicity Secretary,Emma Powerful and Comrade Samuel Edeson, National Director of Information, respectively in Awka The pro-Biafran groups said there would be no...

‘Be at Alert to Repel Terrorists in Uniform’ – Nnamdi Kanu Says he Raises Alarm Over Possible Military Air Strike

29Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

‘Be at Alert to Repel Terrorists in Uniform’ – Nnamdi Kanu Says he Raises Alarm Over Possible Military Air Strike

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has claimed that raised an alert over a possible attack of some areas in Imo State by personnel of the Nigerian Army. This was contained in a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, urging members of the group and residents to be at alert as there was an indication that drones have been readied by the Nigerian Army to attack Mbaise, Mbano and Obowo communities in Imo State. He added that the soldiers were encroaching with many Hilux vans to the aforementioned areas. The IPOB leader urged members of the Eastern Security Network to defend their territory from those he termed "terrorists in uniform". He tweeted, “Danger! There is a confirmed report of sightings of @HQNigerianArmy drone over Mbaise, Mbano & ...

Military Technology beyond Native Doctors’ Protection, APC warns Youths

25Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security, Youths

Military Technology beyond Native Doctors’ Protection, APC warns Youths

The ruling All Progressives Congress has warned Nigerian youths to not allow themselves to be used as tools in a war against any tribe or community in Nigeria. The party said this in a post on Twitter accompanied by photos of a Commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ikonso, who was killed yesterday during an operation involving the police, army and the Department of State Services. One of the photos showed Ikonso’s dead body wearing a vest made of leather and cowries that appears to be a form of protection. In the caption, the APC warned youths not to rely on the protection provided by native doctors because they cannot protect them from military technology. “Dear Nigerian youth. Don’t allow anyone to send you to war with another Nigerian, community, state or tribe. Thos...

IPOB/MASSOB asylum: UK replies Federal Govt, Says Offer is to Protect those who Need It

22Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News

IPOB/MASSOB asylum: UK replies Federal Govt, Says Offer is to Protect those who Need It

The United Kingdom has disclosed that all asylum and human rights claims from Nigerian nationals are considered on their individual merits in accordance with its international obligations. The British government states that it has a proud history of providing protection to those who need it, in accordance with its international obligations under the Refugee Convention and European Convention on Human Rights. The British High Commission stated this on Wednesday, in response to inquiries by The PUNCH on the Federal Government’s allegations that the UK’s asylum offer for persecuted members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra undermined Nigeria’s security. The UK Visas and Immigration had released new guidelines to...

Nnamdi Kanu: There’s Nonexistence of Repentant Terrorists, Not Even Pantami

22Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Religion, Terrorism

Nnamdi Kanu: There’s Nonexistence of Repentant Terrorists, Not Even Pantami

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that terrorism is an Islamic ideology, hence there are no repentant terrorists. He made the remark in reaction to alleged ties of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, with terrorism, SaharaReporters reports. Kanu in a tweet posted on his Twitter handle on Wednesday claimed that terrorism is a form of Islamic ideology, as well as a religious duty for every Muslim that believes in the holy war, Jihad. He wrote, “In case you forgot, terrorism is a form of #Islamic ideology, as well as a religious duty for every Muslim that believes in Jihad. Therefore, there can never be anything like a repentant terrorist, not even some minister named Isa Pantami (@DrIsaPantami). Please...

World Igbo Congress Drums Support for ESN, Rejects Ebubeagu

19Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

World Igbo Congress Drums Support for ESN, Rejects Ebubeagu

The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has disowned the security outfit tagged Ebubuagu recently announced by the governors of the South-East region. The group communicated their standpoint through its Chairman, Board of Directors, Prof. Anthony Ejiofor, and the executive members of WIC, Guardian reports. Basil Onwukwe, the WIC spokesman, urged governors of the region to back the Eastern Security Network to make it a formidable security outfit for the South-East region. He asked the governors not to be used as instruments in the hands of the Fulani ethnic group who have set out to conquer Nigeria. He said, “How do you expect the same people whose kith and kin hold the Sword of Damocles over our heads to be our defenders? That is antithetical. Governors beware of the Trojan horse. “Co...