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November 25, 2015

‘Igbo leaders have shown their inferiority complex’ | MASSOB, IPOB reject dialogue

Movement for Actualization for Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have rejected the South East governors’ resolution, in an attempt to quell the protests over the detention of the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu and agitations for secession. In a statement released on Wednesday, November 25, MASSOB claims... Read More

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November 24, 2015

‘Nobody cares about the South East’ – Eze Ndigbo of Lagos

The Eze Ndigbo of Lagos state, Eze Nwabueze Ohazulike, says the South East zone of Nigeria has been disenfranchised since time immemorial. He blamed the neglect of the South East on the recent outbreak of pro-Biafra protests and agitations in the region. Ohazulike, who’s also the President of the Association of Eze Ndigbo in diaspora, said the... Read More

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November 24, 2015

‘No nation goes to civil war twice and survives’ – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has implored the pro-Biafran agitators to have patience and table their frustrations before the federal government. George said on Monday, that no nation has ever survived two civil wars in the history of the world, hence Nigeria would not be an exception, should that be the case. Speaking at... Read More

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November 23, 2015

This is what transpired in court during Nnamdi Kanu’s hearing today

The Department of State Services has requested that the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), who is charged with criminal conspiracy, be stopped by a Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’ court in Abuja. The request was made by the DSS on Monday, November 23. Kanu has pleaded not guilty... Read More

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November 23, 2015

An ‘unkempt’ Nnamdi Kanu appears in court, supporters protest (See Photos)

Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, finally appeared in Court on Monday. He has been in the detention of the Department of State Security (DSS) since October 18, after being arrested at the Lagos Airport Hotel on his arrival from the United Kingdom. Ahead his appearance in court, his supporters stormed Abuja in luxury buses, to show solidarity to Kanu.... Read More

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Prince Enitan Ogunwusi is the new Ooni of Ife | YNaija.com

November 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 6 women killed in IDP centre | Ogunwusi to be crowned Ooni | MASSOB threatens Ohaneze Ndigbo | More stories

4 versions of how Abubakar Audu died. YNaija Six women killed in a fresh blast in IDP screening centre. This Day MASSOB threatens to move against Ohaneze Ndigbo. Punch Ogunwusi to be installed as Ooni today. Leadership NLC kicks against cut on the 18,000 minimum wage. YNaija Senate committee says Lamorde’s probe will continue. This Day Balarabe... Read More

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November 23, 2015

In respect to Biafra agitations, South-East stakeholders arrived at this decision on Sunday

In order to quell the continued protest by pro-Biafra agitators and Nnamdi Kanu apologists- political leaders, Igbo stakeholders and state governors in the South-East, held a meeting on Sunday, November 22. At the end of the meeting, which was held in Enugu, it was decided by the representatives of South-East stakeholders, that the way forward is dialogue.... Read More

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November 22, 2015

Today, Igbo leaders, groups, governors will gather to deliberate on Biafra agitations

Biafra! To be or not to be– will be deliberated upon when Igbo stakeholders converge in Enugu on Sunday, November 23, to discuss on the way forward. South-East governors, Igbo leaders and groups are expected to take a stand on the ongoing protests and agitation for the creation of the Biafra state. The detention of Nnamdi Kanu,... Read More

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November 21, 2015

“Igbo Christians should boycott Father Mbaka’s Ministry”

Having been accused of being peaceful in its approach for the demand for the actualization of Biafra, the Campaign for Democracy (CD), has said its critics should keep quiet, if they can’t be objective. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), have been at the... Read More

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November 20, 2015

‘Biafra is dead, we’re ready to support Buhari’ – Ohaneze Ndigbo

Leading lgbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed the death of Biafra and the futility in the agitation and protests for secession from Nigeria. Ohaneze Ndigbo called on the youths of the South East and South South involved in pro-Biafra protests to take their frustration to President Muhammadu Buhari. The group said Buhari was not responsible for... Read More

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November 19, 2015

We’re worried by Biafra agitations – Arewa Youth Forum

The Northern youth has condemned the continued protests by the Pro-Biafra proponents for the creation of Biafra. The youths under the aegis of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) warned those behind the criminal agitation to desist from it and allow Nigeria to remain in peace and find solutions to its challenges. In a statement signed by its... Read More

Arewa, biafra, nigeria, youth

November 19, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ISIS already in America | Dasuki defends himself | DSS ordered to produce Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

Female suicide bomber kill 15 in Kano market. Punch Ex-service chiefs to also be charged in arms procurement trial. YNaija Court orders DSS to produce Nnamdi Kanu. Leadership This is why Buhari ordered sack of Justice Akanbi. YNaija Court upholds governor Ortom’s election. Leadership Former education minister, Aja-Nwachukwu, dies at 63. Punch Remi Tinubu takes over... Read More

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November 19, 2015

‘Pro Biafran protests sponsored by Jonathan’s associates’ | An Igbo group said this

Those who served in the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, have been fingered as being responsible for the recent wave of pro-Biafran protests. A pan-Igbo group, The Igbo Conscience, said the claim can be backed by the fact that the momentum and frequency of the protests increased right after Jonathan was defeated by President Muhammadu... Read More

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November 18, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu trial: 2 lawyers battle in court to represent him

The Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu had two lawyers battle to represent him in court today. At the resumed hearing of his trial on Wednesday in Abuja, two lawyers Gabriel Egbule and Vincent Obetta, appeared before the judge, claiming to be his defendants. Kanu, who was arrested in October by the Department of State Security, is being... Read More

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November 18, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Diezani begs for mercy | Ben Carson knows nothing about the Middle East | Ekweremadu escapes assassination | More stories

NNPC orders DPR to seal filling stations hoarding petrol. YNaija Kwara governor, Ahmed swears in second batch commissioners. Leadership Fresh bombing in Yola killing over 30 killed, 80 injured. This Day Assassination attempt carried out on Ekweremadu’s life. Leadership Dokpesi says- ‘I didn’t apologise for PDP, Jonathan’. This Day Jega not cool with new source... Read More

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November 18, 2015

This is the South South’s official position on Biafra

Ethnic groups of the South-South geo-political zone, have called for an immediate end of the pro-Biafra protests in their region. On Tuesday, November 17, during a meeting of the Conference of Ethnic Nationalities of the South-South at Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, they distanced the South-South zone from the agitation for Biafra, while denouncing calls for secession. Present at the... Read More

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November 17, 2015

South East governors took a decision on Pro-Biafran protests today

Governors of the South East region held a meeting on Tuesday, to discuss the growing spate of pro-Biafran protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). Present at the meeting were: Governor Ifeany Ugwuanyi of Enugu state, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Rochas Okorocha... Read More

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November 17, 2015

“I’m very happy people are being killed over Biafra” – MASSOB leader

While it may sound and seem twisted to the ears of the average person, Ralph Uwazuruike is joyous that lives have been lost to Biafra agitations. It gets better- as Uwazuruike also stated that if he dies in the fight to actualize the creation of a Biafran state, he’d die a fulfilled man. The leader... Read More

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November 17, 2015

The army will ‘suppress Biafra protests’ when called upon

Protesters and agitators for the creation of a Biafra state, have been warned… by the army. The Nigerian Army reminded Biafra secession activists on Monday, that the constitution empowers it to crush their insurrection, when and if called upon by the Federal Government. Speaking directly to the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

November 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: DSS still in Dasuki’s house | Lamorde’s probe resumes on Tuesday | Masari says APC will deliver | More stories

Ishaku swears in 20 commissioners in Taraba. Leadership Fayemi says they are ready to tackle illegal mining. YNaija Okupe say GEJ lost the presidential election because he failed to sack Jega. Leadership DSS still lays siege at Dasuki’s house despite court order. This Day Masari reiterates that APC will deliver on its promise. Leadership Falana criticizes Supreme... Read More

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November 15, 2015

‘You made money from Pro-Biafra protests’ | Father Mbaka slammed by MASSOB, IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has faulted the recent comments made by Enugu-based Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka. The outspoken cleric, on Saturday, urged all pro-Biafra youth protesting for the immediate release of Radio Biafra Director and leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to go back to their businesses. Mbaka criticised Biafra supporters protesting across South-East... Read More

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November 15, 2015

Why Buhari is to blame for Biafra agitation, protests – Ohaneze Ndigbo

A chieftain of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Ozo Anaekwe, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s marginalization of Ndigbo is the reason behind the renewed agitation for Biafra by the members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking on Saturday in Onitsha, Anaekwe said Buhari’s utterances, policies and actions towards the South-East, is responsible for the recent protests. Anaekwe said Buhari’s continuous... Read More

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November 14, 2015

Father Mbaka blasts Biafra protesters, says Buhari is fair to South-East

Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, has described the recent Pro-Biafra protests as ‘evil’. Mbaka condemned the agitators for the Biafran state in Enugu on Saturday, while delivering a sermon at Adoration Ministry. He advised the youths of the South East and South-South that the protest could lead to their death, hence, they should go back to their business. “Locking up... Read More

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November 14, 2015

Is the President of Gabon really an Igbo man?

Reports making the rounds suggests that the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba is a Nigerian, from the Igbo ethnic group. Reports in the West African country indicates that Ali Bongo was adopted by a former leader of the country during the Nigerian civil war. The shocking revelation was reportedly made in a court in western France on Thursday,... Read More

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November 14, 2015

Urhobo nation to Pro-Biafrans: ‘Remove us from your map’

Agitators for secession, The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have been disowned by the Urhobo nation. The Urhobo nation, on Friday, demanded that the Pro-Biafrans remove them from the proposed map of Biafra. National Publicity Secretary of the Urhobo Progress Union, Alhaji Mumakai-Unagha, warned IPOB to exclude Urhobo and its territories from its plan to secede... Read More

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November 13, 2015

Pro-Biafra supporters protest in Owerri… with Police in tow (See Photos)

Pro-Biafrans in Imo state came out en masse on Thursday, to protest the continued detention of Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu. The Bro-Biafran protesters stormed the city to continue the protest, which has been held in several parts of the South East, in the past couple of weeks. See below, photos from today’s protest:

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November 13, 2015

Commentary: Igbo leaders stir up Biafra sentiments with careless statements

In recent time, several Igbo leaders have publicly condemned the agitation and protests for the creation of the Biafra state. The Pro-Biafra activists and Nnamdi Kanu apologists have showed their hand with the spate of protests in the South East and South South. The elders of the Ndigbo and some South East stakeholders, have repeatedly insisted that... Read More

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November 13, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump compares Carson to a ‘child molester’ | Jihadi John killed | Lamorde to be Commissioner of Police | More stories

Orientation agency says Boko Haram has infiltrated South- West. YNaija This is why Buhari didn’t select permanent secretaries through examination. This Day APC takes a swipe at PDP | says it doesn’t assign positions to mistresses like the PDP. Leadership PDP agents laments non-payment of election allowance. Punch Rivers state disowns Biafra says it will... Read More

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November 13, 2015

‘Rivers state people will never be Biafrans’

The people of Rivers state are not Biafrans, have never been and will never be, says the Rivers Elders and Leaders Council. The Council, which is led by a former national Director-General of the State Security Service, SSS, Chief Albert Horsfall, has condemned and warned pro-Biafra agitators from using the state as its protest-ground. Chief Albert... Read More

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November 11, 2015

No dialogue with Ohaneze until Kanu’s released – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has refused to participate in the proposed meeting with South East governors and Ohaneze Ndigbo, over the continued detention of the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. A faction of MASSOB insists that it will not attend the meeting scheduled to take place in... Read More

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