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January 16, 2017

Heaven will fall if soldiers stop our rally for Trump – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have said there would be repercussions if their solidarity rally in honour of Donald Trump is interrupted by soldiers. In a statement on Monday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group said the heavens will fall if their peaceful rally scheduled for Friday is stopped. The statement reads, “The Indigenous... Read More

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January 12, 2017

I am a freedom fighter, not a coup leader like Buhari – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said he is a freedom fighter and not a coup leader like President Muhammadu Buhari, TheCabke reports. Kanu said this through his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday. He said Kanu has committed no crime by... Read More

Biafara, Coup, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, President Muha.madu Buhsri

January 10, 2017

How DSS killed 9 people who visited me at Kuje prison – Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu who is on trial for treason has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) killed nine persons who came to visit him in Kuje prison. He said this through his counsel Ifeanyi Ejiofor while in court on Tuesday. Kanu claimed that “nine persons were arrested... Read More

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IPOB

January 9, 2017

‘Probe killing of Nigerian in South Africa’ | IPOB tells FG

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the Federal Government to probe the death of Tochukwu Victor Nanadi, a Nigerian who was allegedly killed by the police in South Africa. In a statement by its Zonal Coordinator Cape Town, Innocent Alia, the group likened the killing of Tochukwu to killings of Biafrans by the... Read More

FG, IPOB, Nigerian killed, PROBE, Soith Africa

January 5, 2017

Timeline: How not to defend President Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana As humans, we are prone to make mistakes and errors as we embark on life’s journey. Most times it’s not because we intend to, but we can’t just help it, after all, we are human. But when the President of a country is in the habit of goofing, one expects his aides to... Read More

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January 4, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Police kill 2 protesting workers in Lagos | Nigerian escapes from Indian cell | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. António Guterres, Amina Mohammed assume office at United Nations (PHOTOS) – YNaija Cabinet reshuffle: Oshiomhole meets Buhari at Aso Rock – YNaija Biafra: Gowon, Buhari, others should be tried for genocide – IPOB – YNaija Police kill 2 protesting workers in Lagos – YNaija Nigerian escapes from... Read More

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IPOB

January 4, 2017

Biafra: Gowon, Buhari, others should be tried for genocide – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday said it will not relent in its fight for justice until former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, President Muhammadu Buhari and others responsible for the mass murder of Biafrans from 1966 till date are tried for genocide. In a press statement in Awka, Anambra State, by... Read More

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January 3, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Only God can stop me in 2019 – Sule Lamido | Biafra: IPOB to hold referendum | More stories

From the papers this morning – A Tracklist. Only God can stop me in 2019 – Sule Lamido – YNaija Biafra: IPOB to hold referendum – YNaija Man arrested with cocaine worth N1.1bn – YNaija Charleston killer, Dylann Roof ruled competent for sentencing – YNaija North Korea won’t complete nuclear weapon capable of reaching the U.S. – Trump – YNaija... Read More

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IPOB

January 3, 2017

Biafra: IPOB to hold referendum

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for a sovereignty referendum in its bid to actualising Biafra, The Sun reports. IPOB said in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said it does not require the permission of the Federal Government to seek its “natural freedom”. The statement said, “IPOB leadership invites... Read More

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December 30, 2016

Nnamdi Kanu’s court session to be monitored by International observers – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have said the court session of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, coming up on January 10, 2017 will be monitored by International observers, The Punch reports. In a press statement issued in Awka, Anambra on Friday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group said among those that would observe... Read More

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December 26, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. We will no longer tolerate the killing of our members – IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it would no longer take lightly, the killing of its members by security agencies. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful... Read More

$2bn arms scam, Chibok girls, IPOB, The Big 5

December 26, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: I’ll not appear before Osun magistrate –Iwo monarch | We will no longer tolerate the killing of our members – IPOB | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. We will no longer tolerate the killing of our members – IPOB – YNaija Why I accepted the outcome of Ondo gov. polls – Jegede – YNaija Troops are close to rescuing Chibok girls in Sambisa – DHQ – YNaija ‘$2bn arms scam: APC chieftain returns N170m... Read More

Chibok girls, IPOB, The YNaija Tracklist

December 26, 2016

We will no longer tolerate the killing of our members – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it would no longer take lightly, the killing of its members by security agencies. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful on Sunday, the group said it would avenge the death of any member killed by the security agencies henceforth. The statement read... Read More

IPOB, killing, members, Nnamdi Kanu

December 22, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. ‘How Ibori made governors, senators from prison’ (WATCH) Peter Nwaoboshi, a Delta State Senator has narrated how former governor of Delta State, James Ibori decided who became governor of the state from prison. 2. IPOB threat: Buhari, ministers shun South-East summit President Muhammadu Buhari on... Read More

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December 22, 2016

IPOB threat: Buhari, ministers shun South-East summit

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday failed to attend the South-East Economic and Security Summit in Enugu, after threats from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), The Punch reports. IPOB had on Monday warned Buhari to ‘stay clear’ of the South-East zone. Buhari, who was meant to be the Chief Guest of Honour at the summit, which held in the... Read More

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December 19, 2016

IPOB warns Buhari to stay away from South-East

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to President Muhammadu Buhari to ‘stay clear’ of the South-East. The group said this in a statement issued on Monday, entitled, ‘Muhammadu Buhari must stay clear of Biafraland or have himself to blame for the outcome of any such visit’. The statement by its spokespersons,... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Former Abia governor Kalu visits Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje prison

Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu on Friday visited embattled leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu at the the Kuje Prison, Abuja. Kanu is standing trial for alleged treason amongst other charges. The former governor made this known on his Facebook page on Friday. He wrote, “Today, I visited... Read More

IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Orji Uzor Kalu

December 14, 2016

“Buhari can intimidate judges, he cannot intimidate me” – Nnamdi Kanu (WATCH)

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday expressed displeasure at the judgment of Justice Binta Nyako to grant the request of the Federal Government that the identity of witnesses in his trial be shielded from the public. In fits of rage, Kanu fumed, using expletives on President Muhammadu Buhari, as he... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Biafra will be actualised without bloodshed – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it would actualise its dream of seceding from Nigeria without shooting a gun, Vanguard reports. In a statement by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Emma Powerful, the group said it would achieve its aim without bloodshed. The statement read, “We are aware that some individuals fear that the Biafra... Read More

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December 7, 2016

IPOB launches Operation David Dance, tells members to avoid the army

Just weeks after the Nigerian Army launched the Operation Python Dance in the South East, the Indigenous People of Biafra has launched the Operation David Dance. IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Tuesday said members of the group should ensure they do not fall victim of soldiers. The separatist group... Read More

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December 1, 2016

FG importing foreigners to testify against me – Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi KANU has alleged that the Federal Government is importing people from nearby countries to testify against him in court. KANU and three others accused of treasonable felony were denied bail by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja citing that the charges against them... Read More

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December 1, 2016

Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application

The bail application filed by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and three others was dismissed on Thursday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, The Punch reports. Those arraigned alongside Kanu are Mr. Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi. Kanu was presented before Justice Binta Nyako by the Federal Government for offences including... Read More

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November 30, 2016

MASSOB declares fast for Nnamdi Kanu

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called on all Igbos to fast and pray for the release of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and others being detained by the Federal Government. According to The Punch, the leader of the group, Uchenna Madu, made the call... Read More

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November 28, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Why Buhari jailed me for 18 months – Anenih | Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How Buhari jailed me for 18 months – Anenih – YNaija Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto – YNaija Millions of illegal voters cost me the popular vote – Donald Trump – YNaija Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB – YNaija Agbaje died in LUTH,... Read More

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November 28, 2016

Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reinstated its position that the Nigerian military killed its members, The Vanguard reports. IPOB, in a statement by its Media and Publicity Officer, Mr. Emma Powerful described the military’s action as cowardice. “The military has exhibited the greatest level of cowardice by denying that they did not shoot and kill peaceful... Read More

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November 25, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet Governors Ibikunle Amosun, Rauf Aregbesola, Abiola Ajimobi and a former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande met behind closed doors to discuss the crisis in the party. 2. Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators – Southeast... Read More

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November 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu | NBA promises to rid judiciary of corruption

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu – YNaija APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet – YNaija Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators – Southeast senators – YNaija Over 2000 of our members have been killed – IPOB – YNaija NBA promises to rid judiciary of corruption – YNaija 2017 budget:... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Over 2000 of our members have been killed – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says over 2000 of its members have been killed by security agencies in the country, Vanguard reports. In a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary Mr. Emma Powerful, the group commended the recent report released by Amnesty International on the killing of pro-Biafra agitators. IPOB, however disagreed with... Read More

Amnesty International, DSS, IPOB, killing, report, security agencies

November 17, 2016

Opinion: If Chinua Achebe were alive today

by James Eze Chinua Achebe would have been 86 yesterday. I remember him in a very special way in the piece below : On the day that would have been Chinua Achebe’s 86th birthday, I can’t help but wonder what would have happened if he hadn’t died three years ago. So much has happened since... Read More

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