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 in the Southeast region. This was contained in a statement, reported by Punch Newspapers. “On Friday the 15th of September 2017, the leadership of IPOB... Read More

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September 13, 2017

‘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 video was made. In the video, the soldiers can be seen forcing the men to swim in dirty swamp water while flogging them with canes.... Read More

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September 13, 2017

“Is force really necessary, FG?” | Reactions trail Operation Python Dance 2

The social media space has been torn in two since the recent debacle between the Nigerian Army and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The federal government has been accused of sending soldiers to raid the home of Nnamdi Kanu in Abia on Sunday which led to a faceoff between... Read More

Thinking Through

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September 13, 2017

Why Nnamdi Kanu is to blame for the face-off with the military – Southeast group

The South East Renewal Group (SERG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu for the tension in the region. Highlights: SERG called on Igbo leaders of thought to do the needful in calming the tension in the region. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the National... Read More

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September 13, 2017

The Big 5: Operation Python Dance 2 not targeted at Kanu; Osinbajo says “future of oil is declining”; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In response to the alleged attack on the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kana by members of the Nigerian Army, which has reportedly sparked tension in the Southeast region, the Army has said the military exercise... Read More

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September 9, 2017

FG is planning to kill my son – Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Father of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Okwu Kanu has said the Federal Government is planning to kill his son. In an interview with The Sun, Okwu said the recent moves to re-arrest him was a plan to kill the Biafran agitator. He added that his son had done nothing... Read More

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September 7, 2017

Lagos and Abuja are part of Biafra – MASSOB

Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Biafra (MASSOB), Kingsley Madu has said cities where Igbos own major investments, including Lagos and Abuja are part of Biafra. Madu said this on Thursday in Enugu during a rally organised to welcome the leader of another pro-Biafra group, the Biafra National Guard, Innocent Oji. “Pro-Biafra groups... Read More

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September 5, 2017

‘Argument over Biafra leads to the death of a Nigerian in India’

An argument, among Nigerians, over whether Biafra should be or not, led to the death of N. Chigozie, who was in India for studies, The Indian police in Bengaluru are already probing the death. The body of the Nigerian was found near the railway gate in Hennur, northeast Bengaluru on Monday. Chigozie, 33, a resident... Read More

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September 4, 2017

I did not write any article about Biafra – Chimamanda Adichie

Literary giant, Chimamanda Adichie has distanced herself from pro-Biafran articles credited to her name. The headline of one of such write-ups read, ‘Enough of this Political Correctness, I am a Biafran and Nothing Else- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’ In a Facebook post on Monday, Adichie said she never made any statement or wrote articles about Biafra.... Read More

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September 4, 2017

He is being used | Uwazurike cries foul of the activities of Nnamdi Kanu

The founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike has claimed that the federal government is using Nnamdi Kanu to destroy the struggle for Biafra. Speaking in the current edition of The Interview, Mr Uwazuruike accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader of waging war against Biafra.... Read More

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September 3, 2017

“I will sacrifice anything including my family to ensure Biafra is restored” – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has in an interview, reiterated that any attempt to re-arrest him will make the country burn – He also stated that the decision to boycott the Anambra election stands. In the interview with Sun News, the IPOB leader said he has seen hope in... Read More

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September 2, 2017

[YNaija 2019] Should Nnamdi Kanu contest for president?

by Usman Alabi Perhaps the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu should run for the office of the President in 2019. It would be interesting to have someone with such a gargantuan support base run for election.

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September 2, 2017

Opinion: The problem with the Federal Government’s plan to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu

by Jideofor Adibe The move by the Federal Government to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) is, as expected, generating interesting conversations, grandstanding and competition for the moral high ground. The Federal government on Friday, August 25, 2017, asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to revoke the... Read More

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September 2, 2017

Opinion: Biafra is a country whose time has come

by Chinyere Akataobi A few months ago the entire world witnessed a marriage between agitation and solemn remembrance. An entire region was shut-down as the spirit of a country that once was, came alive. Teary-eyed elders sat in silence and reminisced about a period of darkness that scarred their lives forever, while the hopeful... Read More

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August 31, 2017

“It is too late for Nigeria to disintegrate” – Fayose

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has said it is too late for Nigeria to break up. Fayose said this while reacting to the Wednesday meeting of Governors of the South-East states with leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Punch reports. He said the meeting had provided a veritable platform, which... Read More

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August 30, 2017

What Southeast governors told Nnamdi Kanu

South East Governors Forum under the leadership of Governor David Umahi Wednesday, met with the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in Government House, Enugu and have reached an agreement with Kanu over demands on Biafra. The Forum, in a communique issued shortly after the meeting with Kanu urged the leader of... Read More

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August 30, 2017

“It is dangerous and politically unwise to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu” – Abubakar Umar

A military administrator of Kaduna from I985 to 1988 under the Ibrahim Babangida regime, Abubakar Umar, has stated the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not a common criminal as he is being described by the government – warning the Federal against re-arresting him. In a statement issued Wednesday, Umar,... Read More

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August 27, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu dares FG, says no one can arrest him

In reaction to calls for his re-arrest, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has vowed that anyone who attempts to arrest him would be crushed. Kanu stated this on Sunday at Boys Technical College (BTC) located along Faulks road in Aba North Local Government, Abia; where members of IPOB Faulks... Read More

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August 27, 2017

How Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer reacted to FG’s call to rearrest the IPOB leader

Nnamdi Kanu‘s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has said the Federal Government has no case against his client and are only beating about the bush. In a recent development, the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami asked that the court repeal the bail granted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as he has flouted his... Read More

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August 26, 2017

Ohanaeze condemns move to revoke Nnamdi Kanu’s bail

Socio-politicak Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the Federal Government for making moves to re-arrest leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu who is on trial for felony was granted bail in April. The Federal Government has reportedly asked the court to revoke the bail granted the IPOB leader, and also order... Read More

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August 24, 2017

South-East senators ask Nnamdi Kanu not to resort to violence

Senators from the South-East on Wednesday met with leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to the chairman of the Caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia-South), the meeting took place in his Ohuru, Obingwa country home in Abia State on Tuesday. In a statement, Abaribe was quoted to have urged the agitators to... Read More

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August 24, 2017

Defeat me with superiority of your argument not AK47 | Nnamdi Kanu tells Buhari

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to defeat him with a more compelling argument against Biafra, rather than weapons. Kanu said this on Wednesday in Abia, in reaction to an order to security chiefs to curtail the excesses of secessionist groups, including IPOB. He said the... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu: The man who was born to restore Biafra

by Festus Iyorah Fifty years after the Nigerian civil war, Nigeria is facing another wave of agitation for the independence of a Biafran state. At the forefront of this struggle is Nnamdi Kanu, the man who heads the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Festus Iyorah in this special report profiles Kanu, his antecedents and ambition. ... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Kayode Ogundamisi: Nnamdi Kanu’s nuclear weapon and Biafra’s road to self-destruction

Sadly, it isn’t the so called “marginalisation” that may lead to another civil war in Nigeria. It is IGNORANCE. The weapon of FEAR is being deployed across the Nigerian space. Imaginary enemies are being created from North, South, East and West. The creators of the imaginary enemies are protected from the implosion that will emerge... Read More

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August 16, 2017

What do you think about Nnamdi Kanu’s Secret Service?

Last night, a video of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu inspecting “a guard of honour of the Biafra Secret Service (BSS) in Umuahia, Abia made its way online. We have the video up on our Facebook page but you can watch parts of it below. https://www.facebook.com/YNaija/videos/1612382555462324/ https://www.facebook.com/YNaija/videos/1612380712129175/ It is possible that you’ll erupt into a... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu inspects ‘Biafra Secret Service’ (WATCH)

The leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Tuesday, inspected a guard of honour of the Biafra Secret Service (BSS) in Umuahia, Abia State. What the BSS is: They are volunteers from different states, including Delta, Rivers. What they were inaugurated to do: To defend Biafranland. And would employ force where necessary. To... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Nobody is speaking against Nnamdi Kanu who is deceiving Igbos – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said Igbo leaders are not doing enough to stop leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from deceiving Igbos. He said this while speaking at the presentation of staff of office and certificate of recognition to traditional rulers on Monday. He said the Biafra war started... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu is a child, he can’t lead Igbos – Joe Igbokwe

Popular Igbo politician, Joe Igbokwe has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is a “child” who cannot lead Igbos. In a recent interview with Punch, Igbokwe said Kanu’s method of agitation was dangerous and could breed violence and war. He said, “The late Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu has done his bit,... Read More

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August 12, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 12th of August

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: Buhari receives presidential media team, Lai Mohammed in London Are the agitating Niger Delta groups a subset of IPOB? I am already in Aso Rock, Fayose tells PDP members

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August 12, 2017

Charly Boy: Biafra should be a national cause

Fellow Biafrans, I know some of my Igbo brothers and sisters are not happy with me simply because I have not used my brand as CharlyBoy to advocate for the clamour of The Biafran state. However, like I always say, there is more than one way to achieve a purpose. Though I may disagree with... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu says “non-violent” struggle will be re-considered

‘Soldiers torture men suspected to be members of IPOB’ (WATCH)

“Is force really necessary, FG?” | Reactions trail Operation Python Dance 2

Why Nnamdi Kanu is to blame for the face-off with the military – Southeast group

The Big 5: Operation Python Dance 2 not targeted at Kanu; Osinbajo says “future of oil is declining”; and other top stories

FG is planning to kill my son – Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Lagos and Abuja are part of Biafra – MASSOB

‘Argument over Biafra leads to the death of a Nigerian in India’

I did not write any article about Biafra – Chimamanda Adichie

He is being used | Uwazurike cries foul of the activities of Nnamdi Kanu

“I will sacrifice anything including my family to ensure Biafra is restored” – Nnamdi Kanu

[YNaija 2019] Should Nnamdi Kanu contest for president?

Opinion: The problem with the Federal Government’s plan to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu

Opinion: Biafra is a country whose time has come

“It is too late for Nigeria to disintegrate” – Fayose

What Southeast governors told Nnamdi Kanu

“It is dangerous and politically unwise to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu” – Abubakar Umar

Nnamdi Kanu dares FG, says no one can arrest him

How Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer reacted to FG’s call to rearrest the IPOB leader

Ohanaeze condemns move to revoke Nnamdi Kanu’s bail

South-East senators ask Nnamdi Kanu not to resort to violence

Defeat me with superiority of your argument not AK47 | Nnamdi Kanu tells Buhari

Nnamdi Kanu: The man who was born to restore Biafra

Kayode Ogundamisi: Nnamdi Kanu’s nuclear weapon and Biafra’s road to self-destruction

What do you think about Nnamdi Kanu’s Secret Service?

Nnamdi Kanu inspects ‘Biafra Secret Service’ (WATCH)

Nobody is speaking against Nnamdi Kanu who is deceiving Igbos – Okorocha

Nnamdi Kanu is a child, he can’t lead Igbos – Joe Igbokwe

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 12th of August

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