The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said the proscription of the activities of IPOB in the South-East would not stand. It warned that any attempt by the governors to enforce the proscription will lead to loss of lives. National Director of Information, MASSOB, Samuel Edeson, said this in... Read More

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February 28, 2017

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‘Stop meddling into our security issues’ | Military warns Amnesty International

by Azeez Adeniyi The Defence Headquarters has warned the Amnesty International and its affiliates to stop meddling into security issues in Nigeria. This comes after the international non-governmental organisation claimed the army killed 150 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) some days ago. In a statement on Monday, signed by the acting Director... Read More

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May 30, 2016

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Police officer stabbed to death, 2 thrown off bridge by pro-Biafra protesters

Two policemen have been reportedly thrown into River Niger while another officer was stabbed to death by suspected members of MASSOB. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a police officer, speaking anonymously, revealed that the pro-Biafra protesters attacked some officers at the bridge on Monday. “We have been able to retrieve one of them... Read More

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February 11, 2016

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IPOB blames APC for ‘1,000 members killed’ since Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest

The Indigenous People of Biafra on Wednesday, alleged that over 1,00 of its members have been publicly and secretly killed since their leader- Nnamdi Kanu was arrested and detained. IPOB Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful made this disclosure in Nnewi, Anambra, while adding that the group would make sure that all those responsible for... Read More

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February 3, 2016

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Vessel hijack: We’ll treat pro-Biafra former militants as ‘criminals’ – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters says ‘criminals’, not Pro-Biafran militants, hijacked a merchant vessel off the coast of Nigeria on Friday, January 29. A group of ex-militants in support of the agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to secede- had taken responsibility for the hijack of the ship along the Bakassi Pennisula Nigeria coastal line.... Read More

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December 6, 2015

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Pro-Biafra protests: Hausa community in Onitsha remain in hiding

Following the death of nine people and the destruction of properties during the two-day pro-Baifra protest in Onitsha, Anambra, members of the Hausa community in the city have gone into hiding. While the pro-Biafra protests lasted, the Onitsha central mosque, a nomadic school and many other properties belonging to the Hausa community were destroyed. Punch reports that the... Read More

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December 4, 2015

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YNaija Editorial: The dangers of ignoring pro-Biafra protests

For the past few months, the airwaves and many inches of newspaper column space has been occupied with details of protests that have rocked the South-Eastern region and cities like Port-Harcourt calling for the release of the Director of pirate radio station, Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who has been in the custody of the Department... Read More

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December 4, 2015

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‘We won’t let pro-Biafra protests, violence spread to the North’ – NGF

The coalition of 19 Northern Governors under the Northern Governors Forum, have expressed worry over the pro-Biafra attacks of Wednesday, December 2, in Onitsha, Anambra state. The NGF says firm measures have been taken to make sure the violence and protests in the South East doesn’t extend to the North, however, the measures won’t be disclosed publicly.... Read More

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December 3, 2015

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Governor Obiano visits mosque attacked by pro-Biafra agitators (PHOTOS)

Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano on Thursday, visited the mosque that was attacked during pro-Biafra protests on Wednesday in Onitsha. During the visit, Obiano also toured the Bridge Head and Nkpor to have a look at the damages done by the protesters. See below, photos from Obiano’s visit.

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November 22, 2015

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Pro-Biafra protests will hurt South East – Femi Adesina

Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, has said that the South East region would be hurt by the agitations and protests for the creation of a Biafran state. Adesina says unless the current strategy being employed is changed, the region will be greatly affected by the ceaseless protests and agitations... Read More

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Ban on pro-Biafra groups will lead to loss of lives – MASSOB

‘Stop meddling into our security issues’ | Military warns Amnesty International

Police officer stabbed to death, 2 thrown off bridge by pro-Biafra protesters

IPOB blames APC for ‘1,000 members killed’ since Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest

Vessel hijack: We’ll treat pro-Biafra former militants as ‘criminals’ – Defence Headquarters

Pro-Biafra protests: Hausa community in Onitsha remain in hiding

YNaija Editorial: The dangers of ignoring pro-Biafra protests

‘We won’t let pro-Biafra protests, violence spread to the North’ – NGF

Governor Obiano visits mosque attacked by pro-Biafra agitators (PHOTOS)

Pro-Biafra protests will hurt South East – Femi Adesina

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