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Our members are in jail without trial | MASSOB laments

Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Wednesday staged a protest in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state over the continuous detention of 12 of its members without trial. The group urged governor of the state, Willie Obiano to facilitate the release of its members. The protesters carried placards... Read More

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An open letter to Nnamdi Kanu from a Yoruba demon

by Michael Ace Dear Hero (as your about-to-be-divided-Igbos call you ), I hope you are hale and healthy. Do take some time off from your busy schedule to scrutinize this letter which is not in anyway written to insult your majestic self. Sir, regarding your recent statement where you said that you would rather... Read More

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Opinion: Who will tell Nnamdi Kanu and his followers that they are deluded?

by Olalekan Waheed Adigun The story is told of an Emperor whose obsession with clothes is second to none. His love for clothes was so much that he spent all his money on being well dressed. He cared less about state functions like warfare, people’s welfare, recreation, going to the theatre, or going for a... Read More

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Opinion: It’s time to call Nnamdi Kanu to order

By Gbenga Odunsi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has on several occasions violated the conditions of the bail granted to him by a federal high court in Abuja. On April 25, a federal high court sitting in Abuja granted him bail on health grounds and ordered him not to grant press... Read More

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I have never met them | Pat Utomi disowns Biafran group

Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has disowned a secessionist group, which nominated him and few others as cabinet members of the proposed Biafra Republic. While speaking with Punch, Utomi said he has never heard about them or met the group before. He said, “I have never heard of those people before. I have never met them.... Read More

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Election must hold in Anambra – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASOB) has said the governorship election in Anambra State must hold. National Director of Information of MASSOB, Sunday Okereafor said this in an interview with Punch. This is contrary to a statement made by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, that... Read More

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IGP Idris warns officers to stop taking pictures with Nnamdi Kanu

The Nigeria Police Force has warned officers to desist from taking photographs with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the action will not be taken with levity. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris expressed disgust over the attitude on Thursday in Lagos where he addressed officers. “We will... Read More

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Anyone calling for boycott of Anambra election is anti-Igbo – BIM

The Ralph Uwazuruike-led Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has described anyone calling for the boycott of the November 18, Anambra State governorship poll, as anti-Igbo. Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Nnia Nwodo had urged the Igbo to be more committed to the ongoing voters registration exercise, as he expressed concern over the disposition of some Igbo to the... Read More

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“If you’re a Nigerian you’re evil and a child of Satan” – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that Hausa/Fulani are the ones behind the misfortune of the Igbos. Addressing members of IPOB at his home town in Isiama Afaraukwu Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, Kanu alleged that Hausa/Fulani’s are terrorising people everywhere they go. Kanu asked why nobody from the South East has been arrested... Read More

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Opinion: Nigeria risks breaking up without restructuring

by Prof. Babs Onabanjo The handwriting is clear. The cloud is gathering. Our dear country Nigeria is sitting on a gun pounder, waiting to explode. Nigeria has remained in the tunnel of misery, including fighting an avoidable civil war which claimed over a million lives. The drum of war is being played in many... Read More

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I will speak with Nnamdi Kanu and he will listen – Kalu

Former governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Kalu, has said the agitation for a sovereign state of Biafra is affecting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the South-East. Kalu spoke on Tuesday in Abuja, at a joint press conference with members of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), after a closed meeting with the group.... Read More

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Biafra is not possible at the moment | Kalu tells Igbos

Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said the struggle for the independent state of Biafra was not possible at the moment. Kalu made this statement in Lokoja on Saturday while delivering a lecture at an Igbo gathering for the inauguration of Igbo Support Group for Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, which... Read More

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We shall shut down Lagos, expect Nnamdi Kanu soon – Radio Biafra

Without giving details of when exactly he would arrive or his mission in Lagos, Radio Biafra announced on Facebook that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu would be arriving “Lagos soon”. [Read Also: IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Meets Large Crowd In Owerri] They wrote, “we shall shut down Lagos, expect Nnamdi... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. POLICE RESCUE THE IGBONLA SCHOOL CHILDREN Officers of the Nigeria Police have Friday rescued the six students who were kidnapped Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, Lagos State. 2. AFRICA’S RICHEST MAN, DANGOTE DROPS 54 PLACES IN FORBES RATING Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has fallen from being the... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of July

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: We will jail you for invading our land | Anambra community tells Nnamdi Kanu Joint military chiefs say there will be no changes to Obama transgender policy Jeff Bezos’ reign as world’s richest man only lasted hours

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Cheta Nwanze: This is why Nnamdi Kanu is getting more followers

by Cheta Nwanze A month ago, my boss, Kadaria and I, for a TV programme, The Core, got to interview Nnamdi Kanu. It was an interesting drive from the hotel to his place in Umuahia. Two things that struck me, the organisation of his movement, and how close the Kanu compound is, to the... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested for threatening Nigeria’s existence – Arewa youth

Arewa youth Thursday has asked the Presidency to order the arrest and detention of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, over what they called threats to Nigeria’s corporate existence. Addressing a news conference in Abuja, the Speaker of the Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA), Mohammed Salihu and the Clerk, Desmond Minakaro, accused the federal government of helping... Read More

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Southern Kaduna will go with Biafra in case Nigeria breaks up – Danfulani

The Co-ordinator of the Centrum Initiative for Development and Fundamental Rights Advocacy, Dr. John Danfulani, has said the people of Southern Kaduna would rather go with the Biafra Republic if there’s secession. Danfulani spoke in Umuahia, Abia State, when he paid a solidarity visit to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi... Read More

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Igbos should stop agitations, they can’t exist on their own – Ohanaeze chieftain

The Anambra State chapter of pan Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has downplayed Biafra agitations, saying Igbos cannot afford to exist alone. Speaking in Awka, the state capital, President of Ohaneze in the state, Damian Okeke explained that Igbos can’t leave Nigeria because they have investments all over the country. He insisted that Igbo leaders... Read More

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MASSOB asks Gov Fayose to release Igbo traders detained since 2016

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has asked the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, to release some Igbo traders who were ‘unlawfully’ detained in the state since December 2016. In a statement published by Punch on Sunday, signed by MASSOB’s National Director of Information, Samuel Edeson, the group expressed... Read More

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We deserve to be honoured | Arewa youth asking Igbos to quit the North say

Leader of the ‘Kaduna Declaration’, a coalition of Northern youth groups that gave Igbo an October 1 deadline to vacate the North, Yerima Shettima has said that the idea behind the quit notice is working perfectly. According to him, the groups decided to come with the quit notice to make leaders in the Southeast disclose... Read More

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“Any call to divide Nigeria is unacceptable” – Al Mustapha

Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha has urged those calling for separation to desist. He said this in an interview with Vanguard, saying God has a reason he created us as Nigerians. He said, “If we want to make progress in Nigeria, we should first... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. We’re in talks with over 16 political parties to take power back – Makarfi The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the party is in talks with over 16 political parties ahead of 2019 elections.... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. We’re In Talks With Over 16 Political Parties To Take Power Back – Makarfi The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the party is in talks with over 16 political parties ahead of 2019 elections. 2. Sean Spicer... Read More

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“I don’t think God has fixed a date for the Igbo to go” – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and National Coordinator of the Yoruba Youth Alliance (YYA), Jackson Lekan Ojo has said it is not yet time for the Igbos to secede. He explained that the agitation by the Igbos is to be more recognised and relevant not particularly about seceding. Ojo told Daily Trust, “I... Read More

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FG offered me Biafra with only 5 states – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Wednesday claimed that the Federal Government offered him Biafra while he was in prison, Vanguard reports. Kanu who spoke when leaders of Igbo Civil Society Coalition paid him a solidarity visit at his Umuahia home, said he rejected the offer because Rivers and Benue states... Read More

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What Igbos must do for Biafra to become a reality – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has urged pro-Biafrans to sit at home come November 18 if they want to Biafra to be actualized. Kanu said this addressing a huge crowd at Nri, Anambra State on Tuesday, Daily Post reports. According to Kanu, “Biafra would come as a surprise to... Read More

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N’Delta groups support Nnamdi kanu to boycott Anambra election

Some Niger Delta militant groups have reportedly declared their support for the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over his decision to boycott the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra. The groups, Concerned Militant Leaders (CML), Niger Delta People Democratic Front (NDPDF) and Rainbow Marabas Squad (RMS) said they are distraught over the May... Read More

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MASSOB gives Igbos in the North date to start returning home

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State Biafra (MASSOB) has declared August as the month of “mass return” for the Igbo living in the North. A statement issued in Awka, Anambra state, MASSOB spokesman, Samuel Edesonu, said the decision was made at the national executive meeting of the group presided over by its leader,... Read More

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Opinion: Is Nigeria on the brink of another civil war?

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo On August 1, 1966, after the collapse of last-ditch attempts by Nigeria’s power brokers to prevent the impending Civil War, Lieutenant-Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu, the man who would later declare Biafra a secessionist state, said only one thing would make the rebels cease fire: “that the Republic of Nigeria be split into... Read More

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