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 its... Read More

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July 15, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Buhari, not Nnamdi Kanu is responsible for Biafra

by Farooq Kperogi On the surface, it sounds oddly counter-intuitive to suggest that President Muhammadu Buhari is the principal reason we’re contending with the intensified recrudescence of Biafra agitations. But he is. Here is why. First, it’s apparent that President Buhari nurses a deep-seated resentment against the Igbos for spurning his political overtures to them... Read More

Opinion

biafra, Buhari, Farooq Kperogi, nigeria, Nnamdi Kani, opinion, secession, self determination

July 12, 2017

Opinion: Nnamdi Kanu’s hate speeches and the unspoken realities of Nigeria’s first coup

by Albert Afeso Akanbi “Our minds have been poisoned and our accepted beliefs are unnatural and artificial” –Bryant McGill I am not one of those who believes balkanization would ultimately transform the governments of the nations that would emerge into several magic wands that would solve all the problems facing the people that inhabit the... Read More

Opinion

biafra, Hate Speeches, national unity, Nigeria's First Republic, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion

July 11, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial adjourned to October 17

The trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu which was supposed to resume on Tuesday has been adjourned, Premium Times reports. The news source stated that the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court adjourned the trial to October 17. According to Premium Times, a court official disclosed the adjournment date this... Read More

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July 10, 2017

How agitations can end – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB), under the leadership of Ralph Uwazuruike, has said restructuring Nigeria is not the solution to issues of secession. According to Daily Post, MASSOB maintained that the only solution to the current agitation is for the Federal Government to convene a sovereign national conference where... Read More

The News Blog

biafra, MASSOB, Ndigbo, restructuring, secession

July 10, 2017

Election will not be held in Anambra, IPOB insists

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Sunday insisted that the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State would not hold. In a statement by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful in Awka, the Anambra State capital, IPOB said it was still holding on to its promise not to allow elections in the state.... Read More

The News Blog

anambra, biafra, election, IPOB, police

July 9, 2017

“Fifty years later, Nigeria has failed to learn from its horrific civil war” | 5 things we learned from Eromo Egbejule’s article

The conversation on secession and restructuring continues loudly in Nigeria, but is the government really listening? These are the 5 things we learned from Eromo Egbejule’s Washington Post article 1 The road to Biafra was paved by two coups & a pogrom In 2006, my freshman year at the University of Nigeria, a random adventure... Read More

Opinion

biafra, civil war, Eromo Egbejule, nigeria, opinion, secession, self determination

July 9, 2017

“Jonathan is weak and incompetent”, “Obasanjo will die” | A timeline of Nnamdi Kanu’s utterances since he was granted bail

Since his arrest in October 2015, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has only gained more popularity. Kanu had started his agitation for the independence of Biafra through his broadcast on ‘Radio Biafra’ in London. He was later picked up by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) when he... Read More

Thinking Through

biafra, IPOB, Kuje Prison, Nnamdi Kanu

July 9, 2017

Igbos are only blackmailing Nigeria to give them Presidency – Arewa chieftain

A chieftain of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mohammed Abdulrahman, has said restructuring should be considered, as long as it doesn’t affect Nigeria’s sovereignty or unity. He said this in an interview with Punch on Sunday, adding that, “no matter our differences, we have become united in our diversity. It is only natural for issues of... Read More

The News Blog

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July 8, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: The intellectual case against Nigeria’s break up [Pt IV]

by Farooq Kperogi One of the biggest germinal tragedies of Nigeria, as Chinua Achebe has pointed out in his The Trouble with Nigeria, is that Nigeria has never had the fortune to have a corps of far-sighted national leaders. We have not had our Mahatma Gandhi or Kwame Nkrumah, that is, transcendent national leaders that... Read More

Opinion

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July 8, 2017

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

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Nnamdi Kanu A Facebook user went on social media to compare the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu with Jesus Christ and set the internet on fire. 2. Biafra While the South East governors insist on ‘One Nigeria’, a former militant and leader of Niger... Read More

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July 7, 2017

Mammoth crowd welcomes Nnamdi Kanu as he visits Anambra (WATCH)

The leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu stormed the learning field Omagba in Onitsha, Anambra State on Friday, July 7, and was welcomed by hundreds of pro-Biafran people. [Read Also:] Thousands of Biafran supporters gather at Nnamdi Kanu’s home (WATCH) In the video shared by a Facebook user, about half a million... Read More

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July 7, 2017

“We feel pained and insulted” | Efik people distance self from Biafra

The Efik Leadership Foundation (ELF) has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from including the Efik people in their agitation. The ELF is a pan Efik non-governmental organisation (NGO) that champions the cause of the Efik people of Calabar, Cross River State. A statement signed by members of the group including the... Read More

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July 6, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. ‘PANEL IDENTIFIES POLICE OFFICER WHO RELEASED BILLIONAIRE KIDNAPPER EVANS IN 2006’ The Policewoman who has been accused of aiding the release of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans in 2006 has been identified. 2. ROB KARDASHIAN AND BLAC CHYNA ASIDE, KENDALL AND KYLIE JENNER ARE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE TOO Rob... Read More

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July 6, 2017

Obasanjo will die for condemning Biafra agitation – Nnamdi Kanu (WATCH)

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday, July 6, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo will die, for condemning the Biafra agitation. Kanu stated this in reaction to Obasanjo’s comment that Nigerians must do everything possible to stop the agitation for Biafra led by Kanu. In a video obtained posted by a Facebook... Read More

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July 6, 2017

It’s either Biafra or death, Nnamdi Kanu insists (WATCH)

The leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has insisted that Biafra should be made independent from Nigeria. He made this comments in an interview with Channels Television, adding that ‘nothing can make me change my mind.” When asked if he will go to war, he said, “No, because the truth is... Read More

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July 5, 2017

Remember when Nnamdi Kanu didn’t want anyone to tear Nigeria apart? (WATCH)

A video has emerged of the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, in a rally by Nigerians in UK asking the government to deal with Boko Haram insurgency or there would be “no Nigeria to return to.” He said he is concerned with the spate of killings of families by the insurgents who are keen on... Read More

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July 5, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nnamdi Kanu is the Lion of the East (Pt I)

by Femi Fani-Kayode Let me make this abundantly clear right from the outset. I love and respect Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the supreme leader of the Biafran movement, the founder and convener of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) and the man that I have appropriately dubbed as the Lion of the East. I do not,... Read More

Opinion

biafra, Femi Fani-Kayode, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, Politics, restructuring, secession

July 5, 2017

Obiano should be blamed for killing of pro-Biafran agitators – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday said its leader, Nnamdi Kanu did not exonerate Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano from the killings of some pro-Biafran agitators at Nkpor, near Onitsha in 2016. IPOB said lied that Kanu freed him of blames from the killings. The group insisted that the governor was allegedly culpable in the... Read More

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July 5, 2017

Nigeria is an artificial creation, it can blow up at any time – Agbakoba

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on Tuesday rejected the call for restructuring of the country. Agbakoba addressed journalists in Lagos on Tuesday at his Ikoyi office on “The future of Nigeria.” He agreed with the call for referendum made by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.... Read More

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biafra, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Olisa Agbakoba, restructuring, self determination

July 4, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Biafra is already a success – and ready to be emulated

by Peregrino Brimah You cannot beat it. You cannot deny it. For anyone who knows what makes a state and people successful, Biafra is already exhibiting a major quality: true nationalistic love. The positive and progressive force of healthy, faithful nationalism has no adversary. Nigerians can only feel envious watching pro-Biafrans douse their “national” colours... Read More

Opinion

biafra, Biafra's success, FESTAC 77, IPOB, MASSOB, Nationalism, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, Peregrino Brimah

July 4, 2017

Opinion: Yoruba political leaders are cowards

by Bayo Oluwasanmi The expression, “Sick man of Europe” commonly referred to the Turkish Empire. In the 19th century, it was believed that Turkey had fallen under the financial control of other nations. In the 1920s, Turkey was a typical Muslim hellhole with a long record of atrocities, ethnic cleansing, genocide, massacres, an overwhelming and... Read More

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biafra, Ethnic politics, nigeria, opinion, self determination, yoruba leaders

July 4, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria deserves better

by Samuel Akinnuga Dear Nigerians, Please accept this very kindly. It is from the heart of a concerned young Nigerian. I am just a little over 2 decades old so I cannot claim to know much or to have experienced some of the epoch-making eras in our country’s history but I have had... Read More

Opinion

biafra, Federalism, nigeria, opinion, Politics, secession

July 4, 2017

Opinion: Reno Omokri – When a Media Aide becomes a slave boy

By Jude Ndukwe We must have heard how the former media aide to erstwhile President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, the self-called pastor and founder of the Mind of Christ Christian Centre, embarked on an ill-advised and futile attempt at lecturing the Igbo nation on diplomacy in reaction to a statement credited to Nnamdi Kanu, the... Read More

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July 4, 2017

Reuben Abati: The Nnamdi Kanu phenomenon

by Reuben Abati The most discussed subject in Nigeria today is what is called “restructuring” and indeed so popular is this subject that it has attracted the attention of roadside commentators, the bright, the not-so-bright, the mischievous and the outrightly unintelligent all united by the singular claim that Nigeria belongs to all of us and... Read More

Opinion

biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, Politics, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, reuben abati, secession, The Nnamdi Kanu phenomenom

July 3, 2017

And the Truth about Nnamdi Kanu shall set us free

by Alexander O. Onukwue If there is any author out there drafting a novel to be called A Man of the People, it is arguable that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu would stand a great chance of influencing the lead character. Even that will not fully capture the enigma that he has become. Love or loathe him,... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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July 3, 2017

Bruh, Nnamdi Kanu is not even bigger than Nwankwo Kanu

by Alexander O. Onukwue Word on the web is that the heaven will come on earth for all freedom loving people when they embrace Nnamdi Kanu as their saviour and messiah. The Facebook account that the comments emerged from has been besieged with all sorts, from curses for the user to perish, to prayers for... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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July 3, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu attacks Bola Tinubu, others over ‘One Nigeria’

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has come after the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bowing out of the call for a national sovereign conference which he once championed during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. Kanu was speaking when he played host... Read More

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July 3, 2017

The more Nigeria continues to exist, the more these criminals get fatter – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said the government was trying to turn his supporters against him because they know he is the right person to lead them. In an interview with SaharaReporters, Kanu said “the more Nigeria continues”, the more politicians will continue to feed on the poor. Kanu said,... Read More

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biafra, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, seccessiom

July 3, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: My advice to the Igbo race

by Pius Adesanmi Not everyone should be writing for the public. Sadly, the democracy of social media and the internet is such that we must endure the co-presence of all sorts of opinionated intellectual dilettantes who can wear the toga of “public commentator”. There are always the giveaways. You will always recognize the dilettantes through... Read More

Opinion

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

Farooq Kperogi: Buhari, not Nnamdi Kanu is responsible for Biafra

Opinion: Nnamdi Kanu’s hate speeches and the unspoken realities of Nigeria’s first coup

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial adjourned to October 17

How agitations can end – MASSOB

Election will not be held in Anambra, IPOB insists

“Fifty years later, Nigeria has failed to learn from its horrific civil war” | 5 things we learned from Eromo Egbejule’s article

“Jonathan is weak and incompetent”, “Obasanjo will die” | A timeline of Nnamdi Kanu’s utterances since he was granted bail

Igbos are only blackmailing Nigeria to give them Presidency – Arewa chieftain

Farooq Kperogi: The intellectual case against Nigeria’s break up [Pt IV]

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

Mammoth crowd welcomes Nnamdi Kanu as he visits Anambra (WATCH)

“We feel pained and insulted” | Efik people distance self from Biafra

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

Obasanjo will die for condemning Biafra agitation – Nnamdi Kanu (WATCH)

It’s either Biafra or death, Nnamdi Kanu insists (WATCH)

Remember when Nnamdi Kanu didn’t want anyone to tear Nigeria apart? (WATCH)

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nnamdi Kanu is the Lion of the East (Pt I)

Obiano should be blamed for killing of pro-Biafran agitators – IPOB

Nigeria is an artificial creation, it can blow up at any time – Agbakoba

Peregrino Brimah: Biafra is already a success – and ready to be emulated

Opinion: Yoruba political leaders are cowards

Opinion: Nigeria deserves better

Opinion: Reno Omokri – When a Media Aide becomes a slave boy

Reuben Abati: The Nnamdi Kanu phenomenon

And the Truth about Nnamdi Kanu shall set us free

Bruh, Nnamdi Kanu is not even bigger than Nwankwo Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu attacks Bola Tinubu, others over ‘One Nigeria’

The more Nigeria continues to exist, the more these criminals get fatter – Nnamdi Kanu

Pius Adesanmi: My advice to the Igbo race

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