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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. “Soldiers burnt our village and took away our property”– Boko Haram survivors Survivors of the Boko Haram attack on June 7, in Ali Dawari village of Jere, Maiduguri, Borno state capital, have alleged that Nigerian soldiers burnt their village and carted away their... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: MASSOB visits Arewa, insists on peace | Sessions won’t reveal information about conversations with Trump | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. MASSOB visits Arewa, insists on peace – YNaija “Soldiers burnt our village and took away our property – Boko Haram survivors – YNaija China donates N60 million to Aisha Buhari’s project – YNaija 8 Agencies allowed to operate at the Ports – YNaija Osinbajo Appoints members of Code of Conduct... Read More

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MASSOB visits Arewa, insist on peace

The leader of MASSOB, Ralph Uwazurike, has called for peace as he meets with Northern groups in Kaduna. Uwazurike, who led a delegation of Igbo leaders from the South East, told some youth groups in Kaduna on Monday that MASSOB had pursued the path of peace since its creation in 1999, Punch reports. “MASSOB had... 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. My husband is recovering fast – Aisha Buhari speaks from London After 23 days of the President’s medical vacation in the UK, Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari, visited him. Speaking through her Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Hajo Sani, she said the President... Read More

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Biafra agitators should form a party to push their cause – APC

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has said those agitating for an independent nation should form a political party to push their cause. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) have continued to agitate for the secession of the South-East. In a statement on Thursday... Read More

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The Thread: Nigerians don’t care for El Rufai’s reassurance

Governor of Kaduna, El Rufai, has issued a communique concerning the Kaduna Declaration worded by Pan-Northern youth, otherwise known as Arewa. The declaration contained an order to Igbos to vacate the North by Oct 1st or be prepared for consequences. Governor of Kaduna state has responded, condemning their actions and ordering the arrest of these... Read More

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‘Start returning home now’ | MASSOB urges Igbos in the North

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB) has urged Igbos in the North to return to the South-East. MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu said this while reacting to ultimatum issued by the Coalition of Northern Youths, that Igbos should vacate the Northern region in three months. MASSOB said the eviction order was issued... Read More

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Niger Delta, Ijaw not part of Biafra | Ijaw youth tells MASSOB

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has said the South-South region is not part of Biafra. The group called on the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) to stop claiming that states in the region are among the territories of Biafra. In a statement by its spokesman, Henry Iyalla on Tuesday,... Read More

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I didn’t give Nnamdi Kanu $50,000, SUVs – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has denied allegations that he sponsors the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Movement for the Actualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on media and strategic communications, Oliver Okpala on Tuesday, Obiano described the allegations as false. There had been reports... Read More

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I am practicing what late Ojukwu taught us – Ngige

Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige has said he is following the footsteps of late Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu by joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ngige said this while reacting to a statement credited to the leadership of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). He said his advice in 2015... Read More

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Biafra: What we will do next – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has reportedly revealed what it would do next after the successful May 30 sit-at-home. A MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu, said that all the pro-Biafra groups would work together to actualize the goal through a United Nations-supervised referendum. He said, “MASSOB will continue to press... Read More

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‘Biafra is a delusionary struggle’, South-South group says

The South-South Progressive Coalition has on Thursday, distanced itself from the rebirth of the Biafra Republic as they issue warning to IPOB and MASSOB to stop their fraudulent activities. This is coming less than 24-hours after the Idoma National Forum led itself away from the struggle, Daily Post reports. The SSPC called instead for a... Read More

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YNaija Says: This is what Nigeria has to learn from Biafra

Fifty years ago, Colonel Emeka Odimegwu Ojukwu declared the secession of the then Eastern Region as the Republic of Biafra, as a result of the pogroms of Igbos in Northern Nigeria and the failure of the then political leadership to resolve problems arising from it. This declaration led to the 30-month civil war between Nigeria... Read More

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Biafra@50: Activities paralysed in Southeast to commemorate 50 years

Shops, schools, banks have been shut down in part of the Southeast as people obeyed the call by IPOB and MASSOB to sit-at-home to commemorate the declaration of the Biafran state. IPOB and MASSOB had declared May 30 a public holiday in commemoration of the biafran state, remembering those who died in the Nigerian civil... Read More

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CAN against IPOB, MASSOB sit-at-home protest – Bishop

The Archbishop of the Enugu Province, Anglican Communion, Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has said the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is against the sit-at-home protest declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). Chukwuma said this during the democracy day celebration and second year... Read More

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Sit-at-home order should be optional, Ekweremadu tells IPOB, MASSOB

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) to make the May 30 sit-at-home order optional. Ekweremadu spoke at an Inter-denominational church service at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, to commemorate 2017 Democracy... Read More

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MASSOB faults IG’s directive on May 30 protest

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has faulted the alert by Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on the sit-at-home protest by Biafrans to mark the Biafra Day on May 30. The group had ordered Igbos to stay at home and has restricted movement to celebrate the day. Idris however... Read More

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Ebonyi police confirm arrest of IPOB, MASSOB members

The Nigerian Police in Ebonyi confirmed on Saturday, the arrest of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), in various parts of the state for alleged unlawful sensitisation programme. The Ebonyi police command’s spokesman, DSP Jude Madu, said on Saturday that the suspects... Read More

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MASSOB pulls out of planned Biafra celebration

by Azeez Adeniyi The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has pulled out of the celebration scheduled for Monday. One of its leaders, Uchenna Madu in a statement asked members to prepare for the May 30 sit-at-home Biafra remembrance day and shun the May 22 celebration. MASSOB also disowned its... Read More

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US, UK, Germany, others, to monitor 17th anniversary, MASSOB claims

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB), has claimed that 20 countries will be sending observers to monitor the 17th anniversary celebration of the group proposed to hold May 22nd to 30th. Sunny Okereafor, MASSOB’s National Director of Information, revealed this in Aba, Abia, adding that some of the foreign... Read More

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“Must FFK speak on everything?” | Read Femi Fani-Kayode’s sexist statement from our top 10 quotes from the past week

For the first time in her undeserving social media career, presidential aide Lauretta Onochie finally got something right last week. She asked a valid question. A question that borders on the relevance, legitimacy and sanity of Femi Fani-Kayode’s runny mouth and the words that come out of them. While it’s hard to vouch for the... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Some freed Chibok girls need surgery – FG The Federal Government has said some of the released Chibok girls would undergo surgery for various ailments. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Jummai AlHassan said this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. 2.... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump says he’s not under investigation | We are not interested in Igbo presidency – MASSOB | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Some freed Chibok girls need surgery – FG – YNaija We are not interested in Igbo presidency – MASSOB – YNaija Witnesses against Dasuki should testify behind screen, FG urges court – YNaija #Chibokgirls: 21 girls released last year had bullet fragments in their bodies – FG... Read More

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We are not interested in Igbo presidency – MASSOB

by Azeez Adeniyi The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra has said it is not interested in an Igbo Presidency. National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun while speaking in Enugu had called on the people of the South East to vote for the APC, stating that the... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The march of the ethnic nationalists and a friendly warning for the British and French ambassadors (Part 1)

by Femi Fani-Kayode In 1941 during the course of the Second World War, the most famous alumni of my old school Harrow and the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Sir Winston Churchill, said the following words to General Bernard Montgomery, who was also known as the “Spartan General”, the hero of the Battle of Alamein,... Read More

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God has ordained Biafra – MASSOB

by Dolapo Adelana The Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Comrade Uchenna Madu, has said that the issue of Biafra has been ordained by God. Madu said no amount of intimidation or killing of Biafra agitators will stop the actualisation of the sovereign state of Biafra. The... Read More

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Buratai cannot stop Biafra – MASSOB

by Dolapo Adelana The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has dismissed a statement credited to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Buratai, who was alleged to have said that the creation of the state of Biafra would not be actualised. Buratai was alleged to have said the Biafra agitation would not... Read More

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We’ll not allow any pro-Buhari rally in Igboland – MASSOB

by Dolapo Adelana The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said it will not allow any pro-President Muhammadu Buhari rally in any part of Igboland. According to The Sun, the warning was made in a statement issued by MASSOB leader Uchenna Madurai. The group said it had received reports... Read More

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Ojukwu would have fought against continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu – MASSOB

by Azeez Adeniyi The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Wednesday said Late Chukwumerije Ojukwu would have fought against the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu should he be alive. MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka, Anambra state. He said Igbo... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Presidency: Igbos are political slaves in Nigeria – MASSOB

by Dolapo Adelana The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, on Tuesday said Igbos are political slaves in Nigeria. In a statement signed in Enugu by MASSOB leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, entitled ‘We insist on Biafra through non-violence, not Igbo presidency’, the pro-Biafra group said Igbos have no chance of ruling Nigeria.... Read More

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