Northern youth

September 13, 2017

What IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu are trying to do to Nigeria – Arewa youth

Arewa Youth, under the auspices of the Northern Youth Coalition, has claimed that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is trying to destabilize President Muhammadu Buhari’s government before 2019. Highlights: In a statement in Kano on Wednesday, during a press conference at the Nigerian Union of Journalists’ Press Centre, the... Read More

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September 6, 2017

“When Kanu talks about Biafra, he is talking nonsense” – Edwin Clark

Edwin Clark yesterday in a chat with Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) condemned the Biafra agitation led by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The elder statesman also condemned the quit notice by the Northern youth, given to Igbos in the North. Key excerpts: “When... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu is not speaking for the Igbo, he is only making noise – Yerima

The President of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Shetima Yerima has urged relevant authorities not to overlook anyone who violates the suspension of the quit notice previously given to the Igbo in the Northern region. In this interview with Sun News, he said the quit order belongs to the past as the objective has been achieved by... Read More

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Afenifere

August 28, 2017

FG’s plan to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu is a clear case of double standard – Afenifere

Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere on Sunday said the Federal Government was being biased in handling the case of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnmadi Kanu. Afenifere’s publicity secretary, Yinka Odumakin said the government has refused to arrest northern youth who issued a quit notice, but planning to arrest Kanu. It said Kanu’s re-arrest would overheat... Read More

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August 27, 2017

Why we withdrew the quit notice to Igbos – Arewa youth

The Northern youth coalition led by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) said the decision to rescind on the quit notice was in order to show respect for President Muhammadu Buhari. Sequence of events: Northern youth issue quit notice to Igbos – asking them to leave before October 1, 2017. The reason given was that... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Abuja connection: What are the Northern youth signifying?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The good news is that the quit notice has been suspended, but what did the Northern Youth show by the way they went about announcing it? On the 6th of June, the constituent members of the group went to Arewa House in Kaduna and made a declaration which caught the attention... Read More

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August 24, 2017

Northern groups withdraw quit notice to Igbos

The coalition of Northern youth groups that gave quit notice to Igbos to vacate the Northern Nigeria has temporarily withdrawn the notice, Premium Times. The groups led by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, issued the quit notice in June, asking Igbos to leave before October 1 and claiming their demand was in response to the secessionist stance of... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Katsina youth disagree with Emir, declare support for quit notice to Igbos

A youth group under the aegis of Katsina State Progressive Youth Alliance Saturday met and declared its support for quit notice given by some Northern youth groups to the Igbo’s to leave the region by October 1st. The youth declaration of support for the quit notice is coming after the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir... Read More

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Ango Abdullahi is one principal loser from the anti-Igbo song

by Alexander O. Onukwue Reactions continue to trail the anti-Igbo song that has been on the internet over the past days. While there are speculations about the brains behind it, no particular persons or group has taken ownership of it. APC Chairman, John Odigie Oyegun, has placed the blame at the feet of the losers... Read More

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Northern youth, Igbo leaders committee meeting ends in deadlock

A committee that had been set up to review the quit notice given to Igbos in the North met on Monday, but nothing came out of the meeting, yet. Leaders of the northern coalition groups and representatives of the Igbo resident in the North set up the committee to resolve agitations over the Kaduna Declaration. According... Read More

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We’re still reviewing our position on the quit notice to Igbos – Arewa youth

The leadership of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (ACYF) under the aegis of Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) yesterday declared that it is not in a hurry to withdraw the October 1st quit notice it given to Igbos to vacate the northern region of the country. The group however announced that it has begun consultations with... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump plan on China may come as soon as this week | Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles | More stories

From the papers, tracklist. IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election” – YNaija Amaechi’s blackmail will fail – Wike – YNaija Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles – YNaija Quit notice to Igbos is just a part of the Kaduna Declaration – Northern youth – YNaija ASUU threatens indefinite... 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 be monitoring today. 1. IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election” 2. Amaechi’s blackmail will fail – Wike 3. ‘Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles’ 4. Wike claims he has CJN, judiciary in his pocket – Amaechi 5. Quit notice to Igbos is just a part... Read More

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Quit notice to Igbos is just a part of the Kaduna Declaration – Northern youth

The Northern Youth Coalition, led by the Arewa Youth is set to withdraw the October 1 quit notice given to Igbos to quit the region. The youth were waving the olive branch after a meeting with Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima in Abuja yesterday, The Nation reports. Arewa Youth Coalition spokesman Abdulaziz Suleiman told reporters... Read More

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MASSOB gives Igbos in the North date to start returning home

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State Biafra (MASSOB) has declared August as the month of “mass return” for the Igbo living in the North. A statement issued in Awka, Anambra state, MASSOB spokesman, Samuel Edesonu, said the decision was made at the national executive meeting of the group presided over by its leader,... Read More

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Stop trying to rob us of the presidency | Northern youth warn South-West leaders

The National President of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu, has warned politicians in the Southwest to stop trying to rob the North of the slot of Presidency, in the interest of peace. According to The Guardian, Gujungu said the north and especially the youth are aware of the plan of the southwest to push... Read More

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Kaduna Declaration: Why the Igbos are “shaking” – Mbanefo

A former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Arthur Mbanefo, has explained what is making Igbos afraid after a quit notice was given to them by Northern Youth. Mbanefo who made this remark at his house in Onitsha, Anambra, said the Igbos are “shaking” because they love wealth. According to Daily Post, he... Read More

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I’m ready to submit myself if I’m declared wanted – Arewa youth leader, Yerima

The Leader of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, Shettima Yerima, who was chief speaker of the youth who issued a notice to the Igbo to quit the 19 northern states, on Tuesday, said he would submit himself for questioning if declared wanted. He debunked reports that he was not on the run and had nothing... 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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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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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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Northern youth want to drag Nigeria into another war – Ohanaeze

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reacted to a letter written to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo by a coalition of Northern youths. In the open letter on Monday, the youths had urged Osinbajo to facilitate the process of allowing Igbo to leave Nigeria. They said, “We feel that it is risky for the rest of the country,... 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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What Igbo leaders discussed with Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa – Okorocha (WATCH)

The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has given highlights into the discussion of Igbo leaders with Yemi Osinbajo yesterday at the Presidential villa, Abuja. Osinbajo had a meeting with South East governors and leaders of the region to discuss the rising threats of the nation’s separation, especially the three ultimatum by Northern youths asking... Read More

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Igbo quit notice: We are addressing the issue – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday said it was making all efforts to address the quit notice by some northern youths to Igbos leaving in their region. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said this while speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council. He said the... 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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From the papers, a tracklist. ‘Buhari not returning soon’ – Presidency sources – YNaija Dino Melaye turns pastor, insists he cannot be recalled – YNaija “We’re surprised that Northern youth calling for secession haven’t been arrested – Ohanaeze – YNaija Boko Haram kills 8 in Borno – YNaija “I ccollect ransom in dollars because am... 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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Northern youth should be charged with treason like Nnamdi Kanu – Ohanaeze

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said Northern youths have committed a more greivous crime than IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The youths had asked all Igbos in the North to leave while urging Northerners in the Southeast to return home. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Chuks Ibegbu in an interview with Punch said the actions of the... Read More

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Why Ango Abdullahi should be dropped by the Northern Elders Forum

by Alex O.Onukwue A former Vice Chancellor of a top Nigerian University, Prof Ango Abdullahi, has left very many persons bemused. Standing not to be corrected, the Kaduna-born elder statesman who was also a Federal Minister of Education, vehemently threw his weight behind a statement that threatened “visible actions” against Nigerians of Igbo extraction... Read More

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