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IPOB has no capacity to stop election in Anambra – Police

Anambra State Police Commissioner, Garba Umar, on Saturday said the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) cannot stop the governorship election in the state. He said the police in the state had all it would take to ensure a peaceful election in Anambra. He said, “The election has been fixed by relevant federal government agency. Nobody... 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. 2017 BET Awards The awards held on Monday, 26, Nigeria’s Wizkid won Best International Artiste, Africa, for the second time in a row. You can check out the full list again to see the other winners for this year’s edition of the awards.... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu has not flouted his bail conditions – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Friday, said its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, had not flouted his bail conditions. It added that Kanu had neither held any rally nor protested as instructed by the court. There have been calls for the re-arrest of Kanu due to his meetings with large gatherings and granting interview to media... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu’s community disowns him

The Isiama Afaraukwu Ibeku Community (Umuahia North LGA), Abia State, on Thursday distanced themselves from the call for succession by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The community, instead, pledged their support and loyalty to one Nigeria. Isiama Afaraukwu Ibeku community is the hometown of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.... Read More

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YNaija Says: These politicians need to stop fooling themselves with calls for ‘restructuring’

For the past couple of years and especially for the past few months, the debate on whether Nigeria needs restructuring and the exact manner that restructuring should take has been steadily growing. It can be said that this is the biggest political debate in the country today especially in the light of agitations for secessions... Read More

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Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu

Seven pro-Biafra groups, on Wednesday, decided to work together under the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, with the aim of speaking in one voice in their quest for referendum that will lead to the formation of the Republic of Biafra. Rising from a closed door meeting with Kanu, attended by over... Read More

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APGA killed 2000 Biafra agitators in Anambra – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday blasted the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for chiding Nnamdi Kanu and referring to him as an emperor. The party in a statement on Tuesday had berated Kanu for stating that no election will be held in Anambra. While responding on Wednesday, IPOB in a statement by its Media... Read More

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“Kanu has no authority to speak for the Igbos” – APGA

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has warned the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against speaking for the Igbo people. The party said this in reaction to the IPOB leader’s call on people to boycott the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November. In a letter addressed to Kanu and signed... Read More

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I don’t hate the North like people believe – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said he does not hate the North as widely believed. In an interview with The Sun, Kanu said he loves former Presidents Shehu Shagari and late Umaru Yar’Adua than Nnamdi Azikwe. He described both northern leaders as unique, stating that Shagari built the Port Hacourt expressway... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] One photo from Osinbajo’s consultations says (almost) everything about Nigeria right now

It is so interesting, all these unexpected extras we are learning about Nigeria from the recent ethnic agitations and the consequent consultations. Who’d have thought that a situation as ugly as the issuance of “quit notices” from one part of the nation to another and the fear that the hate birthed would lead us to real truths about our... Read More

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

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Comments on the agitations and hate speeches. The “Kaduna Declaration” has raised so much dust from several quarters. The governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari has said the agitation is a mere exercise of the freedom of expression of the concerned parties. While... Read More

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Dele Momodu: Biafrans, hear the voices of reason and wisdom

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that this is a season of acute paranoia and schizophrenia in our dear beloved country. But we must not give up. We have more to gain in an atmosphere of peace and unity and more to lose in a condition of war and lawlessness.... 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. Kaduna Declaration: Yerima lives in Lagos and is giving quit notice to Igbos – Falana Femi Falana (SAN), has said that the leader of the northern coalition, Shettima Yerima, that issued a quit notice to the Igbo, resides in Lagos state. 2. Supreme Court sacks Senator... Read More

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Bayelsa is part of Biafra not South-South – Nnamdi Kanu (WATCH)

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said Bayelsa is part of Igboland. Kanu said this when he recieved some Biafran supporters from Bayelsa state in his hometown in Abia. He said one of the Niger Delta region founding leaders, Late Ken Saro-Wiwa supported the cause of Biafra, making it a... Read More

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Anambra gov election will not hold if … | Nnamdi Kanu threatens

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said the Anambra state governorship election scheduled for November 18 will not take place if the Federal Government fails to conduct a referendum on Biafra. Kanu also said the group will boycott the 2019 election if the demand for Biafra is not granted, while... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu prophesied and it is becoming a reality – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), said yesterday, that some of prophesies of Nnamdi Kanu, three years ago, were already becoming realities. In a statement published by Vanguard, IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, recalled that Kanu had also predicted on October 14, 2015 before his arrest, that there were plans to encourage the... Read More

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No referendum, no 2019 election – Nnamdi Kanu warns

The Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has warned on Wednesday that his members and other eligible voters in Anambra State would boycott the 2019 general elections if a referendum is not held. Kanu, who spoke at his father’s palace in Afara Ukwu Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State also stated that the gubernatorial election slated for November... Read More

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Biafra: There must be allowance for people to express themselves – PDP

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led PDP has said the agitations by pro-Biafra groups is not taking the right steps. This was made known in Abuja at a press conference addressed by Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on Wednesday. The Party also condemned the recent ultimatums and counter-ultimatums by some Nigerians from the Northern and South-Eastern regions, saying it... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: To those who threaten to jail Biafrans

by Femi Fani-Kayode A man called Nnamdi Kanu and his movement called the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) single-handedly brings the whole of the south-east of our country to a standstill with his one day “stay at home order” and someone in the Presidency says they don’t consider him to be a leader of thought?... Read More

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African leaders lack the mental capacity and discipline to rule | IPOB tackles Osinbajo over his comment on hate speech and secession

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday attacked Yemi Osinbajo over his comment on those who promote hate speech or ask to secede. IPOB said it was empowered by charters and conventions under international law to seek self-determination as an indigenous people. It added that domesticated charters and conventions were binding on member countries.... Read More

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Kaduna Declaration: Northern youth write Osinbajo, ask him to make Biafra a reality (READ)

The coalition of northern youth groups led by the Arewa Youth Council, who recently gave a three-month quit notice to Igbos who reside in Northern Nigeria has urged Yemi Osinbajo to allow the Biafran agitations turn to reality. In an open letter to Osinbajo, urged him to facilitate the process that will lead to the... Read More

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We don’t see Nnamdi Kanu as a south-east leader of thought – Presidency

The Presidency has said the government does not see leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) as a leader of thought in the south-east region. Special Adviser to the President on Political matters, Babafemi Ojodu said this while explaining the reason Kanu was left out of the meeting Acting President Yemi Osinbajo held with... Read More

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“Agitations to create a Biafran state is mere freedom of expression” – Aminu Masari

Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari has declared that a Biafran nation cannot happen, saying the agitation is a mere exercise of the freedom of expression. Masari said Nigeria was bigger than Biafra, noting that even if a referendum was called on Biafra, it will fail, Daily Post reports. The governor said the Igbos occupy... Read More

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Osinbajo’s meeting with Igbo leaders was a complete waste – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has berated Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for not inviting its leader, Nnamdi Kanu to the resolution meeting he held with Igbo leaders. Osinbajo had on Wednesday held a meeting with leaders of thought from the South-East over an ultimatum by some Northern youths to Igbos asking them to leave the... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Australian PM mocks Trump in leaked audio | N’Delta militants defy Osinbajo’s warning, issue quit notice to Northerners again | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. N’Delta militants defy Osinbajo’s warning, issue quit notice to Northerners again – YNaija ‘Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, used N4.6m phones to frustrate arrest’ – YNaija Lai Mohammed ‘clears the air’ on President Buhari’s death – YNaija Hilary Clinton compares herself to movie heroine Wonder Woman – YNaija “Time has come for... Read More

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Extra judicial killings: Nigerian army releases report

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday released the report of a Special Board that probed alleged human rights abuse levelled against it by the Amnesty International (AI). AI had accused the Army of extra-judicial killing of members Boko Haram and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The nine-man board headed by Retired Maj.-Gen. A.T Jibril was... Read More

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“It is Igbo Presidency in 2019 or Biafra 2020” – Ohanaeze youth

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council on Tuesday said the Ndigbo must produce the Nigeria’s President in 2019. They however said a northerner could be the Vice-President in 2019. “It is Igbo Presidency in 2019 or Biafra 2020,” the OYC, the umbrella body of Igbo youths, declared in a communiqué signed by its General Secretary, Okwu... Read More

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Stop demand for Biafra | Okorocha tells IPOB, MASSOB

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has said the Igbos were not ready for another civil war. Okorocha gave the advice at a news briefing at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday. He asked the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from demanding for secession. He said the agitation should rather be for the... Read More

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“We’re surprised that Northern youth calling for secession haven’t been arrested” – Ohanaeze

The apex socio-political organisation of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, says northern youth asking the Igbo to leave the north should be treated the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In an interview with Punch on Sunday, the deputy national publicity secretary of the Ohanaeze, Chuks Ibegbu, said that is “the only way... Read More

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Igbos are happy with the ultimatum we gave them – Arewa youth

President of the Area Youth Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima has reiterated that Igbos must leave the North before October 1. In an interview with Punch, Shettima said Northern youths will not apologize for the ultimatum because they were helping the Igbos get “the international attention they want”. He said, “Apology for what? And exactly what... Read More

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