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“We are not terrorists and can never be” | IPOB replies FG
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it is surprised that Nigeria proscribed a “peaceful organisation”. Reference: Nigerian defence headquarters declared IPOB a "militant terrorist organisation" - followed by the…
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Lai Mohammed’s grouse with the UK on Radio Biafra
by Alexander O. Injury's France and the United Kingdom have been accused of having links with IPOB, according to news reports. Various media quote the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The danger of branding IPOB a terrorist group
by Femi Fani-Kayode Given the unfolding events in our country, I believe that this is the time for deep introspection and sober reflection. I am not a member of IPOB,…
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IPOB members already printed passports, currencies – Presidency
Garba Shehu, Special Adviser to the President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has already printed passports and currencies for Biafra. Shehu said this on Thursday,…
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Opinion: Biafra will not die
by Ayo-Bankole Akintujoye A few months ago, I wrote about reasons why the call for Biafra, as is currently being done by IPOB, is crap and a sheer waste of…
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FG accuses France, UK of “aiding” IPOB
The Federal Government has blamed the United Kingdom for its lack-lustre attitude towards the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) crisis - in consideration of the Biafra Radio…
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“We are concerned at the exposure of traits of terrorism in IPOB” | Former Senator writes letter to the UN
Nigeria’s senate president during the end of the third republic, Ameh Ebute has reportedly written a letter to the UN over the recent events in the Southeast. According to TheCable, Mr…
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Opinion: How Nnamdi Kanu happened to Nigeria
by Bura-Bari Nwilo In 2017, children given birth to in 1970 would be 47 years old. These are people who were born at the end of the 1967 -…
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Why Muslims, non-Biafrans in the S’East have nothing to fear – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied burning a mosque at Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The group made the denial in a statement signed by its Media…
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Fisayo Soyombo: A million pythons cannot dance away the Biafra question
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. — Albert Einstein Whoever he is, the military officer who coined the…
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Biafra: Northern governors visit Abia
Some northern governors have paid a solidarity visit to Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu. This is after President Muhammadu Buhari appointed a delegation to visit the South-East on a peace…
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Buhari sends northern governors to S’East over Biafra agitation
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a delegation of Northern governors to the South-East on peace mission, TheCable reports. The President had held a meeting with Governors Ganduje, Shettima and Tambuwal…
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Ikpeazu’s pro-activeness in averting bloodshed in Abia takes him to #1 on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Tensions are high in the country at the moment and one wrong move from anyone in power can set the country ablaze. The Army's Operation Python Dance II in the…
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Turkey dissociates self from citizen who expressed support for Biafra
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has dissociated itself from a Turkish citizen, Abdülkadir Erkahraman, who has expressed support for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Highlights:…
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IPOB is not a terrorist organisation – Ohanaeze
Igbo Socio-political group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not a terrorist organisation. The defence headquarters had declared IPOB a militant terrorist group after a…
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Igbos are not in support of Nigeria’s division – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said no Igbo person will support the division of Nigeria. Okorocha spoke on Saturday at the New Yam festival organised by the State Council of…
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Why we banned the activities of IPOB – Umahi
Chairman of the Southeast Governors forum and Governor of Ebonyi, Dave Umahi Saturday, said the governors of the region had to proscribe activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of September
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We are not terrorists, we are not violent – IPOB responds
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday downplayed the declaration by the Defence Headquarters, that the group is a "militant terrorist organisation". In a phone interview with the Channels Television,…
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Southeast governors ban all IPOB activities
The governors of the Southeast have proscribed all the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and called on its leadership and all other aggrieved groups to articulate their position on…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The homicidal rhythm of Buhari’s Python Dance
by Femi Fani-Kayode On the 15th September 2016, one year ago today, I wrote the following. "You bathed in the blood of Biafrans, you crushed their bones and…
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Why were you silent on Nnamdi Kanu’s calls for war? | Garba Shehu replies Ezekwesili
The Presidency has berated former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, for accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of being a tribal leader. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba…
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IPOB agitation just a “childish act” – Okorocha
The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha Thursday, described the agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for a Biafra Nation as a child’s play. Mr Okorocha, who spoke after…
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FG should have allowed S’East governors interface with Kanu – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the operation python dance being embarked upon by the Army in the South-East. Fayose in a series of tweets said the Federal Government…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Biafra agitation is child’s play – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has described Nnamdi Kanu's agitation for Biafra as child's play. Okorocha spoke in Wednesday after leading a delegation of the forum on a visit to…
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The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories
Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The United Labour Congress has threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Stop being a tribal leader, Ezekwesili tells Buhari | National Assembly postpones resumption by one week | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Panic as armed IPOB members search buses for Hausas (WATCH) - YNaija Biafra agitations aimed at making Nigeria ungovernable for Buhari –…
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Biafra agitations aimed at making Nigeria ungovernable for Buhari – Northern coalition
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Wednesday said the agitations for Biafra is an attempt to topple the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. The group while addressing journalists on…
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Nnamdi Kanu says “non-violent” struggle will be re-considered
The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu Wednesday, announced that his Pro-Biafra group would reconsider its “non-violent” methods - considering the launch of Operation Python Dance II…
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‘Soldiers torture men suspected to be members of IPOB’ (WATCH)
A video showing soldiers of the Nigerian Army torturing men believed to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was published online; although it was not established when the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy