MASSOB

December 7, 2015

There’s no more MASSOB, our new name is BIM – Ralph Uwazuruike

Founder of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike has announced the renaming of the group to Biafra Independent Movement (BIM). He announced this on Sunday in an interview at the Ikemba Ojukwu Memorial library in Owerri. “The change in name became absolutely necessary because of the sad introduction... Read More

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December 6, 2015

‘Uwazuruike is completely lost… no Igbo man wants to hear his voice’ – MASSOB

The Uchenna Madu-led faction of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) says one of its leaders, Ralph Uwazuruike has lost the confidence of Ndigbo. Factional MASSOB leader, Madu, says Uwazuruike is completely lost as he’s no longer fighting for the actualization of Biafra, but for personal interests. Speaking in Enugu... Read More

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December 5, 2015

‘There is no faction in MASSOB’ – Uwazuruike

Contrary to earlier indication that the leader of the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike was expelled by a faction of the group, Uwazuruike has insisted that he remains the leader of MASSOB. He also reiterated that Uchenna Madu and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are no longer part of MASSOB and have long... Read More

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December 3, 2015

Dead protesters trigger Governor Obiano’s speech on Biafra agitation

Governor Obiano of Anambra has broken his silence on the continued protests in the state and blockage of Niger Bridge. His reaction is coming in the wake of the killing of 9 Indigenous People of Biafra protesters by the Joint Military Task Force in the early hours of Wednesday, December 3 when they clashed with... Read More

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December 2, 2015

How the peaceful Biafra protest in Onitsha turned into a bloodbath

What started out as a peaceful protest on Tuesday, December 1, by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the Radio Biafra Director, escalated into a bloodbath in the early hours of Wednesday, December 2 when the Joint Military Task force clashed with members of the IPOB. The Joint Military Task force comprises... Read More

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December 1, 2015

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Bello named as Audu’s substitute, Faleke declares self governor-elect. This Day Defence Minister maintains that Boko Haram will be defeated by December. Leadership Ohanaeze Ndigbo wants Igbo president in 2019. YNaija Momodu says he didn’t join APC to be a minister. Punch Buhari approves INDC to tackle climate change. Leadership Fire kills 7 students in... Read More

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December 1, 2015

Why MASSOB expelled its leader, Ralph Uwazuruike

A faction of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has expelled its leader, Ralph Uwazuruike. In place of Uwazuruike, the National Director of Information of another faction of MASSOB, Uchenna Madu, was named the new national leader of MASSOB. The expulsion of Uwazuruike was formally announced on Monday, by... Read More

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November 27, 2015

Why Ndigbo cannot fight Nigeria | MASSOB leader speaks on IPOB, Radio Biafra

Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Ralph Uwazuruike, says it’s impossible for the Ndigbo to take up arms against the Nigerian state. Uwazuruike said the South-East states are landlocked and as such, do not have the needed deep sea ports to bring in arms and ammunition to wage a war.... Read More

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November 25, 2015

‘Igbo leaders have shown their inferiority complex’ | MASSOB, IPOB reject dialogue

Movement for Actualization for Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have rejected the South East governors’ resolution, in an attempt to quell the protests over the detention of the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu and agitations for secession. In a statement released on Wednesday, November 25, MASSOB claims... Read More

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November 24, 2015

‘No nation goes to civil war twice and survives’ – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has implored the pro-Biafran agitators to have patience and table their frustrations before the federal government. George said on Monday, that no nation has ever survived two civil wars in the history of the world, hence Nigeria would not be an exception, should that be the case. Speaking at... Read More

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November 23, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu’s alive, shows up in court

Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been arraigned in an Abuja Magistrate Court on Monday, November 23. Kanu has been in the detention of the Department of State Security since October 18, after being arrested at the Lagos Airport Hotel on his arrival from the United Kingdom. A faction of the Movement for the Actualization... Read More

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November 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 6 women killed in IDP centre | Ogunwusi to be crowned Ooni | MASSOB threatens Ohaneze Ndigbo | More stories

4 versions of how Abubakar Audu died. YNaija Six women killed in a fresh blast in IDP screening centre. This Day MASSOB threatens to move against Ohaneze Ndigbo. Punch Ogunwusi to be installed as Ooni today. Leadership NLC kicks against cut on the 18,000 minimum wage. YNaija Senate committee says Lamorde’s probe will continue. This Day Balarabe... Read More

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November 23, 2015

In respect to Biafra agitations, South-East stakeholders arrived at this decision on Sunday

In order to quell the continued protest by pro-Biafra agitators and Nnamdi Kanu apologists- political leaders, Igbo stakeholders and state governors in the South-East, held a meeting on Sunday, November 22. At the end of the meeting, which was held in Enugu, it was decided by the representatives of South-East stakeholders, that the way forward is dialogue.... Read More

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November 22, 2015

Today, Igbo leaders, groups, governors will gather to deliberate on Biafra agitations

Biafra! To be or not to be– will be deliberated upon when Igbo stakeholders converge in Enugu on Sunday, November 23, to discuss on the way forward. South-East governors, Igbo leaders and groups are expected to take a stand on the ongoing protests and agitation for the creation of the Biafra state. The detention of Nnamdi Kanu,... Read More

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November 22, 2015

“Nnamdi Kanu has been murdered” – MASSOB faction claims

A faction for the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB), has alleged that the Director of Biafra Radio, Nnamdi Kanu, has been killed. Kanu has been in detention for over a month since he was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security, in Lagos. Kanu, who’s being charged on three counts... Read More

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November 21, 2015

“Igbo Christians should boycott Father Mbaka’s Ministry”

Having been accused of being peaceful in its approach for the demand for the actualization of Biafra, the Campaign for Democracy (CD), has said its critics should keep quiet, if they can’t be objective. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), have been at the... Read More

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November 20, 2015

‘Biafra is dead, we’re ready to support Buhari’ – Ohaneze Ndigbo

Leading lgbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed the death of Biafra and the futility in the agitation and protests for secession from Nigeria. Ohaneze Ndigbo called on the youths of the South East and South South involved in pro-Biafra protests to take their frustration to President Muhammadu Buhari. The group said Buhari was not responsible for... Read More

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November 17, 2015

South East governors took a decision on Pro-Biafran protests today

Governors of the South East region held a meeting on Tuesday, to discuss the growing spate of pro-Biafran protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). Present at the meeting were: Governor Ifeany Ugwuanyi of Enugu state, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Rochas Okorocha... Read More

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November 15, 2015

‘You made money from Pro-Biafra protests’ | Father Mbaka slammed by MASSOB, IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has faulted the recent comments made by Enugu-based Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka. The outspoken cleric, on Saturday, urged all pro-Biafra youth protesting for the immediate release of Radio Biafra Director and leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to go back to their businesses. Mbaka criticised Biafra supporters protesting across South-East... Read More

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November 11, 2015

No dialogue with Ohaneze until Kanu’s released – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has refused to participate in the proposed meeting with South East governors and Ohaneze Ndigbo, over the continued detention of the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. A faction of MASSOB insists that it will not attend the meeting scheduled to take place in... Read More

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November 6, 2015

‘Why was MASSOB quiet under Jonathan, only to wake up under Buhari?’ – Okorocha

As far as Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, is concerned, Ralph Uwazuruike’s Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), is an unnecessary distraction. Okorocha has questioned the genuineness of the Uwazuruike-led MASSOB, noting that they were largely invisible during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, only to emerge now that President Buhari, is in... Read More

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November 5, 2015

‘We will show the military’ | MASSOB gives Army 48-hour ultimatum to release its members

The military has been given a 48-hour ultimatum by the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, to release its members arrested in Anambra. MASSOB claims that five of its members were picked up on Wednesday, at various locations within the state. Regional administrator of MASSOB in charge of Nnewi South Local government... Read More

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November 5, 2015

‘I came into the world to achieve Biafra’ – Ralph Uwazuruike

Leader of the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Ralph Uwazuruike, says his sole purpose of existence is to liberate Igbo people from Nigeria. Uwazuruike also condemned Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, on his criticism of the agitations of MASSOB for a Biafran state. Okorocha had said: “The Igbo will not use the... Read More

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November 4, 2015

How Nnamdi Kanu used Radio Biafra to plant our struggle in 78 countries – MASSOB

Nnamdi Kanu, Director of Radio Biafra, has become a factor of reckoning in Nigeria, owing to his arrest by the Department of State Services, says the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). MASSOB insists that the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, is a price to pay for their... Read More

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November 3, 2015

If Nnamdi Kanu is dead, Ralph Uwazuruike will be the happiest man – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has ascribed the recent criticism of the group by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to Ralph Uwazuruike’s betrayal and deviation from the Biafran struggle. Obasanjo had recently described the Biafran struggle as an avenue to defraud people and make money. However, Uchenna Madu, factional National Director... Read More

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November 3, 2015

Biafra activists are working for Jonathan – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani, believes that the agitators of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, working for former President Goodluck Jonathan. Sani, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, said on Monday, that the new Biafra agitators were carrying out the ‘Plan B’ of Pro-Jonathan loyalists. He said the Biafra forces were upset... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Why Igbo people are afraid of identifying with us – MASSOB

The members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) have pledged their lives for the secession of the Biafra Republic. MASSOB insists that its mission to break the South-East from Nigeria was in the interest of the entirety of Ndigbo. Director of Information, MASSOB, Uchenna Madu, in an interview... Read More

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September 30, 2015

MASSOB leader begs UN to allow Biafra secede from Nigeria

Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) has given ‘genuine reasons’ why the United Nations should allow Biafra secede from Nigeria. Uwazuruike, gave the reasons on Tuesday, in Onitsha, Anambra state, through MASSOB’s Deputy National Director of Information, Mazi Chris Mocha. He pleaded with the UN to allow... Read More

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September 27, 2015

“It’s better to remain in Nigeria and fight for our right” – Ohaneze Ndigbo

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has been informed by the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, that secession won’t favour the Igbo people. Ohaneze Ndigbo says that it is better for the Igbo to stay in Nigeria and fight for their fair share of the nation’s... Read More

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September 24, 2015

MASSOB cannot be banned in Nigeria – Ralph Uwazuruike

Ralph Uwazuruike, the leader of the Movement for Actualisation Sovereign State of Biafra, insists that the activities of MASSOB cannot be stopped by any policeman, poltiician or soldier. Uwazuruike, stated that MASSOB has a right to exist because of the United Nations charter on indigenous peoples right to self-determination. Speaking through MASSOB’s deputy national director... Read More

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