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Nobody Can Rename Any Part of Rivers – Wike

28Nov

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Youths

Nobody Can Rename Any Part of Rivers – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that nobody can rename any part of Rivers State. Wike spoke while making reference to the nefarious activities of the disbanded Indigeneous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). The governor spoke on Friday when he received a delegation of Tiv people living in Rivers State under the aegis of Mdzough U. Tiv led by Mr. Caleb Yashi to Government House, Port Harcourt. The leadership of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation worldwide also accompanied the delegation of the TiV people. The governor noted that the Tiv people had not caused any problem for the state government and urged them to continue to live peacefully with people of their host communities. He said: “In this state, you have not made any problem here. We know that the Tiv people...

Opinion: The “Terrorists” of IPOB – Femi Fani-Kayode

2Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Opinion: The “Terrorists” of IPOB – Femi Fani-Kayode

I watched my brother Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s interview with my brother Chief Dele Momodu on Thursday evening and I was inspired and encouraged. Nnamdi spoke with such eloquence, passion, courage and strength. He is brilliant and irrepressible. He cannot be underestimated or ignored. Every African should listen to that interview. He cleared a lot of misconceptions about himself and made his position clear on so many issues. Most important of all is the fact that he had the decency and humility to tender his regrets and apologies where he may have got things wrong. That is the mark of a great leader. President Muhammadu Buhari I have loved and trusted him dearly ever since the first day we met and spoke for 3 hours when we were both incarcerated at Kuje prison in 2016. From the firs...

IPOB: Wike Declares Manhunt for Stanley Mgbere, Places N50m Bounty

24Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

IPOB: Wike Declares Manhunt for Stanley Mgbere, Places N50m Bounty

Governor Nyeson Wike of Rivers State has placed a N50 million bounty on a leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) identified as Stanley Mgbere. The governor reiterated its ban on the activities of the IPOB across the state in conformity with the proscription of the group by the Muhammadu Buhari led federal government. This was disclosed during a state broadcast on Friday by governor Wike who noted that Mgbere led members of the IPOB to perpetrate destruction of lives and property in Oyigbo Local Government of the state. He said, “Security agencies are hereby directed to stop any form of procession or agitation by IPOB in Rivers State or any part thereof and arrest and prosecute any person or group that identifies with the membership or activities of IPOB in the State; Governm...

Police Warns Against IPOB Oct. 1 Sit-at-Home Call

24Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, Human Rights, News, Nigeria

Police Warns Against IPOB Oct. 1 Sit-at-Home Call

Police authorities on Wednesday warned against the call by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for a sit-at-home on October 1. The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Philip Maku, warned IPOB to steer clear of the state while stating that the proscribed group does not have the legal right to tell citizens to sit at home. In his reaction to the directive by the leader of the proscribed group, Maku said: “People have the fundamental right to movement. If you try to restrict their right to move about and transact their lawful business activities, you are crossing the red line. “If anyone tries to force people to sit at home, the Police will not fail to deal decisively with such persons,” he warned. IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu had earlier said the call to sit-at-home was to ...

IPOB: Orji Kalu Begs for Nnamdi Kanu’s Return

9Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Photos, Security

IPOB: Orji Kalu Begs for Nnamdi Kanu’s Return

Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor has asked Nigerian government to permit leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to return to Nigeria. The Senate Chief Whip said negotiations for Kanu’s return would involve abandonment of his movement for the creation of an independent state of Biafra. Kalu’s appeal was made on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The former governor expressed displeasure at misleading statements and unverified reports media houses publish about him. He cited an instance of his promise in an interview to transform Nigeria to a 21st century nation if he had the chance to govern the country but some online news outlets misquoted him to have said the 20th century. “I am a friend of the ...

Violent Clash in Enugu Claims Lives of ‘21’ IPOB Members, Two DSS Operatives (See Video)

24Aug

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Armed Forces, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security, Videos

Violent Clash in Enugu Claims Lives of ‘21’ IPOB Members, Two DSS Operatives (See Video)

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that 21 of its members were killed in a violent clash with security operatives and 47 others arrested in Emene, Enugu State on Sunday. The Department of State Services (DSS) has also alleged that two of its operatives were killed by members of the IPOB. The claims were made by the IPOB and SSS in separate statements on Sunday. The clash left residents of the neighborhood gripped with fear as armed police officers and soldiers were deployed to ensure normalcy returns to the area. DSS: IPOB killed two of our operatives Department of State Services in a statement by Peter Afunanya, its spokesperson, accused the IPOB of attacking its patrol team in Emene, leading to the death of two of its personnel. Afunanya said, “The Serv...

Igbo Elites to Join Kanu in Fight for Biafra If South-East is Denied Presidency in 2023, Says Okwesilieze Nwodo

6Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Interview, News, Nigeria

Igbo Elites to Join Kanu in Fight for Biafra If South-East is Denied Presidency in 2023, Says Okwesilieze Nwodo

Former National chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Okwesilieze Nwodo has said Igbo leaders will join forces with Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to demand Biafra Republic if the South-East region is denied a shot at Presidency in 2023. Kanu has been vocal in the demand for an independent state of Biafra over claim that Igbos are relegated to second class citizens in Nigeria. He disclosed this in an interview with reporters where he equally lauded Tanko Yakasai, elder statesman, who endorsed Igbo Presidency in 2023. Nwodo said the Igbo had underdone continued neglect for over 50 years, urging those who desire a brighter future for their children to cast a vote for a president from Igbo extraction. He said, "Yakassi's call is very fair...

Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu Orders Group to Cease Attacks Against Yorubas

23Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu Orders Group to Cease Attacks Against Yorubas

Nnamdi kanu, leader of the pro-Biafra group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has ordered its media arm to cease attacks on the Yoruba ethnic group. Chike Edoziem, IPOB Head of Directorate of State in a communique instructed the group’s media personnel to abide by the directives of it leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and stop every attack against the Yoruba. IPOB's statement read, "Consequent upon the directive by Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, worldwide during his live broadcast of Sunday, July 19, 2020, to the effect that all attacks on Yoruba people should cease immediately, the Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra has deemed it instructive to reiterate and reaffirm the adherence by all to that directive from our leader...

Opinion: What do these Biafrans Really Want? by Pomonua

21Jul

By Guest ContributorNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

Opinion: What do these Biafrans Really Want? by Pomonua

I asked this question because the noise from their agitation is really taking a nuisance pitch and dimension. Let us set the records straight, the British continues to have an interest in the affairs of Nigeria and its governance. The country is a major source of earnings for them. When they departed upon independence, they entrusted its affairs in the hands of those they could trust; those who will allow them unfettered access to those things that fueled their economy. That is how the Fulani came to be in power. Biafra knows that Britain is the unseen hand working behind the scene to frustrate its actualization, even though the face of the Fulani is what you see. If in doubt, watch this video of the confession by Harold Smith, one of the principal participant during that episode. ...

IPOB is Absolutely Necessary for the Fight for the Emancipation of Igbo Land – Igbo Stakeholders

8Jul

By adminNo Comments

Biafra, Human Rights, News, Nigeria

IPOB is Absolutely Necessary for the Fight for the Emancipation of Igbo Land – Igbo Stakeholders

Resolutions Reached The Meeting Between Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Some Igbo Stakeholders Being Facilitated By Nzuko Umunna (Bridge Builders) at the Peace And Reconciliation Meeting On July 5th, 2020. The discussions held between Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and some stakeholders of Igbo land and the resolutions agreed thereupon are as follows: 1. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has legitimate reasons to be angry. The failure of leadership in Igbo land is a critical issue that has to be addressed urgently. However, there is a need to move away from verbal attacks and abuses /insults on elders and neighbours of the Igbo nation. 2. The personal sacrifices Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has made for the cause and rights of the Igbo nation is highly appreciated and honoured by many Igbos. Most Igbos love Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and this is...