Tag: Biafra - Page 3 - African News Today

Kenyan Authorities Respond to Arrest, Extradition of Nnamdi Kanu To Nigeria

2Jul

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Biafra, Kenya, News, Nigeria

Kenyan Authorities Respond to Arrest, Extradition of Nnamdi Kanu To Nigeria

Kenyan Immigration and diplomatic authorities have claimed no involvement in the arrest and “extradition” of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who was alleged to have been arrested in Kenya and brought to Nigeria. Alexander Muteshi, Kenya’s Director-General of Immigration Services, refuted the claims of the country’s entanglement with the arrest and “extradition” of Kanu. Also, an official in the Kenya Ministry of Interior said the ministry was not aware of the “extradition” of Nnamdi Kanu to Nigeria. The Kenyan government officials in separate interviews with Reuters and Kenya’s Nation newspaper debunked the family’s claim. Reuters said, “A spokeswoman for the Kenyan interior ministry said it was not aware of the matter, while the foreign affairs ministry...

Asari Dokubo Conned me of N20m – Says Nnamdi Kanu as he Fires Back

18Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

Asari Dokubo Conned me of N20m – Says Nnamdi Kanu as he Fires Back

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has indicted the leader of the Biafra de facto Customary Government, Asari Dokubo, of conning him N20 million. Kanu disclosed this while reacting to Dokubo’s recent threats aimed at him. The IPOB leader also asked the former Niger-Delta militant to stay away from the Biafra movement and focus on his mandate as a pipeline security guard. Kanu described Dokubo as a petty pipeline security guard who he would not dignify with a response. Dokubo had in a recent viral video vowed to bring down Kanu, who he described as “evil and a "con man". Read Also: Politicians Behind Insecurity In Imo – Nnamdi Kanu He accused Kanu of standing against the actualisation of Biafra because of his greed and selfish interest. Dokubo had said...

IPOB Lawyer, Ejiofor Narrates Ordeal After Army, Police Invasion of his Residence, Death of Aide

9Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Security

IPOB Lawyer, Ejiofor Narrates Ordeal After Army, Police Invasion of his Residence, Death of Aide

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has explained how he survived an army, police invasion of his residence at the weekend. Ejiofor in a statement issued on Tuesday, appreciated a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, as well as his friends in the Nigerian Bar Association who he notified and stood by him during the period of the invasion. He said, "I must deeply appreciate the untiring efforts of my client, friend and in-law, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode for defying sleep at that wee hour of the night when he got the SOS from me, to alert the world and those that mattered on the bloody attack/invasion of my peaceful home by those whose primary duty is to secure lives and properties. "I want to specially thank my people of good conscience, particularl...

IPOB: Defend Yourselves Against Molestation, Gov Umahi Tells Residents

30May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

IPOB: Defend Yourselves Against Molestation, Gov Umahi Tells Residents

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has warned that his government will not tolerate any restriction of movement in the State, urging the Ebubeagu security outfit to be on guard. Umahi asked those without weapons to arm themselves with cutlasses for self-defence purpose. He said this in a state-wide broadcast on Saturday in Abakaliki to commemorate the sixth anniversary of his administration. His comment was in reaction to the order issued by Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, to the people of the South-East region. According to the governor, all markets in the state should open for business on Monday. He said: “There should be free movement of people in the state on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and other days of the year. “People should go to church on Sunday to pray for the...

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...

‘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 & ...

Kanu: I Sacrificed My Parents to Get Biafra, I Will Sacrifice Everything

18Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

Kanu: I Sacrificed My Parents to Get Biafra, I Will Sacrifice Everything

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has expressed stern resolve to achieve an independent state of Biafra. He said that if he could sacrifice his parents for Biafran struggle, he was ready to give up anything for the self-determination of his people. This was contained in an image he tweeted on his official Twitter handle on Saturday evening which also conveyed the date and time for his usual live radio programme on Biafra radio. The inscription reads, "I sacrificed my mother and father to get Biafra. I will sacrifice everything.” Meanwhile, in a separate tweet, Kanu, while reacting to a publication by SaharaReporters about “seven military officers arrested for supporting bandits,” said he earlier predicted it. He said, “I’ve been telling you this for ...

IPOB Not in Search of Money to Buy Arms, Relies on Local Production, IPOB Replies DSS

16Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

IPOB Not in Search of Money to Buy Arms, Relies on Local Production, IPOB Replies DSS

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has assured institutions, especially banks that the group has no plans to attack them. The group stated this while refuting an allegation credited to the Department of State Services that IPOB intends to attack commercial banks to cart away money to procure arms. Emma Powerful, IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary in a statement described the allegation as a poor script intended to dent their global reputation. He said, “We are not looking for money to buy arms because we produce our arms locally. According to him, IPO members are freedom fighters rather than criminal elements. The statement partly read, “The DSS is propelling this wicked propaganda to blackmail Eastern Security Network and IPOB and dent our global reputation. “IPOB an...