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BREAKING: Court sentences Kanu to life imprisonment

by Folarin Kehinde November 20, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment.

He was handed the life sentence on counts 1, 4, 5, and 6 of the charge, while it handed him 20-year jail term on count three and five years on count 7, without the option of fine.

Trial Justice James Omotosho said his decision not to pass death sentence on the defendant was owing to a Biblical injunction that demanded the show of mercy.

He ordered that Kanu should be kept in protective custody, even as a radio transmitter he illegally imported into the country was forfeited to the federal government.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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FG Seeks Death Sentence For IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 20, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Federal Government has asked the court to impose the death penalty on the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, following his conviction on terrorism charges.

Counsel to the government, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), told the court that the provisions of the law under which Kanu was tried and found guilty prescribe a death sentence without the option of a lesser punishment.

Addressing the court after the conviction was pronounced, Awomolo argued that the judge had no discretion in the matter and must impose the maximum penalty as mandated by law.

He further submitted that Kanu showed no remorse throughout the trial for the offences committed against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but instead maintained what he described as a militant, arrogant and unruly disposition.

The senior lawyer also urged the court to order the forfeiture of all properties seized from Kanu to the Federal Government.

Awomolo additionally prayed the court to commit Kanu to prison custody, where his safety would be guaranteed, pending the execution of the sentence.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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Nnamdi Kanu: Justice Omotoso Must Be Careful Not To Cause Another Crisis

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 11, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Igbos in the Federal Capital Territory [FCT] Abuja are unsettled by the unfolding events at the Nigerian Judiciary over the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu trial.

The decision by Justice Omotoso to give judgement on November 20, 2025 against Nnamdi Kanu will potentially ignite another crisis in Nigeria.

This is because Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has yet to present his defense and it would be unfair to judge a defendant who has yet to present his defense.

It is clear to the people of Nigeria that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was illegally abducted from Kenya and brought to Nigeria and detained for four [4] years for a crime he has not been found guilty for.

President Tinubu must call Justice Omotoso to approach this situation with wisdom and extreme caution. Nigeria cannot be allowed to undergo another unrest amidst a growing anxiety over President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern [CPC].

President Tinubu should listen to the voices of the masses who are calling for a political solution to the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu matter. As a Democrat, it is the most suitable path to follow to reach lasting solution.

Igbo Community in the FCT along with the good people of Nigeria are calling on the President to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and end the growing quagmire.

The South East and igbo seaking regions of Nigeria need a return to peace. Too many lives and properties have been lost and destroyed. The region needs a return to sanity.

Let us not allow November 20, 2025 to turn to a lightning rod for Nigerians.

Give Nnamdi Kanu Justice and free him.

Together, we can make Nigeria a peaceful place to live in.

Signed
Engr Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe
President General
Igbo Community Association FCT

Emmanuel Chinwoke Onah
Secretary General
Igbo Community Association FCT

November 11, 2025 0 comments

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IPOB declares May 30 lockdown to remember Biafra heroes

by Folarin Kehinde May 12, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

…..set to disrupt ongoing WAEC exams

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared a lockdown on May 30, 2025, to remember Biafran heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the defunct Republic of Biafra.

The group stated that the lockdown is an annual memorial and remembrance day for Biafra heroes and heroines.

Spokesman of IPOB, Emma Powerful, said the event will feature memorial lectures honouring Biafran heroes, both at home and abroad, just like in earlier years.

The statement said, “The peak of the yearly memorial and remembrance event will occur on May 30th, 2025, known as the Biafra Heroes Memorial Day. It is a day designated by IPOB for Biafrans to commemorate and pay tribute to our heroes, heroines, and those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for Biafra’s liberation and independence. The IPOB leadership has announced that May 30, 2025, will be a free day, marking a total lockdown for Biafrans residing in Biafran Land.

“Biafrans residing in Biafra land should observe a lockdown to pay tribute to those who battled and perished in the Nigeria genocidal war against Biafra while Biafrans fought for our independence. We need to commemorate them by spending one day indoors. We urge all Biafrans and every advocate of freedom in Biafra Land to comply with this one-day lockdown directive on May 30, 2025.

“All IPOB family members in their various countries must organize and obtain permits to demonstrate against the unlawful imprisonment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the illegal detention of Nnamdi Kanu in Nigeria.

”There will be no school, no community meetings, no religious services, no opening of markets and stores, and no public assemblies of any kind. Simply stay inside and enjoy television and videos with your family while contemplating the memories and the genocide inflicted upon Biafrans from 1967 to the present day. It is a day for families to recount their experiences of the Biafran genocidal war from 1967 to 1970 and the ongoing victimisation, destruction, and marginalization of the Ndigbo within Nigeria.

“IPOB has contacted the West African Examination Council, WAEC, to inform them of the lockdown directive on 30th of May, so they can modify the May/June SSCE exams schedule to serve all students. Messages have also been dispatched to the Governors in the South East and South South Regions to notify them that we will remember and pay tribute to our heroes and heroines who sacrificed everything for us with a lockdown mandate on May 30, 2025.”

May 12, 2025 0 comments

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Independence Day: “No Nigerian Flag Must Fly in South- East” says IPOB

by Folarin Kehinde October 1, 2024

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Monday, announced it had banned the celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day across the South-East region.

The pro-Biafran group, however, asked residents of the region and the Diaspora to go about their normal business, reminding them that the ban on such celebrations is still in force.

In a statement on Monday, IPOB Spokesman, Emma Powerful, said its Directorate of State urges Ndigbo to comply with the warning, adding that there shall be no flying of Nigerian flags in South-East on Tuesday.

The statement read in part, “The Directorate of State of IPOB wishes to remind Biafrans at home and in the diaspora that the ban on the celebration of Nigeria’s annual October 1 Independence Day by Biafrans is still in force.

“As a Biafran, you are to avoid any Nigeria Independence Day celebration globally. IPOB calls on Biafrans globally to go about their normal business because we are not part of Nigeria and have nothing to do with their British flag independence of 1960.

“We are aware that some prominent Igbo men and women played pivotal roles in securing the flag independence that Nigeria celebrates annually on October 1, however, such independence has taken more blood of Ndigbo to maintain than any other ethnic group in Nigeria.

“Biafrans have decided to reject the bloody flag independence of Nigeria and work for the restoration of a true united and prosperous Independent State of Biafra.

“Therefore, every Biafran should reject this Nigerian forced unity as we look forward to celebrating Biafra independence soon.

“Ndigbo must adhere to this clarion call to stop every activity concerning Nigeria’s independence tomorrow. There shall be no flying of Nigerian flags in Biafra territory.”

The group is directing residents to go about their businesses or use that day for family quality time and rest at home for those who may choose not to go for their work and business.

“IPOB is not joking with the restoration of Biafra freedom and sovereignty. Do not make yourself an enemy of the struggle by participating in Nigerian flag independence celebrations tomorrow.

“Parents and guardians must not allow their children to go for any Nigerian independence activities tomorrow. We are monitoring everywhere in Biafraland. As an Igbo parent, do not allow your children to be sacrificed for a country that considers them less of a human,” the statement added.

October 1, 2024 0 comments

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Five Dead As Imo Police Raid ESN Camp

by Folarin Kehinde August 27, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

The tactical team of the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command has raised a camp allegedly belonging to the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Izombe, the Oguta Local Government Area.

CSP Michael Abattam, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), stated in a release on Friday that the raid on the hoodlums’ camp came after a thorough investigation of technical intelligence and reliable information on the group’s activities.

The police spokesman claimed that when the criminals saw the police officers, they started a gunfight with them but were defeated by their greater weaponry and professional positioning.

He claimed that during the intense gunfight, the thugs lost a significant number of members, forcing them to flee into the bush while still carrying varied degrees of bullet wounds.

He said, “Following their removal, the operatives moved in and carried out a comprehensive search of the camp, discovering the following items: three English-made Pump Action Guns, 118 GPMG ammunition, 41 AK-47 live ammunition, 19 G3 ammunitions, One (1) cut to size locally made double barrel, one locally made double barrel, 4 locally made pistols, 4 locally made explosive devices, military uniforms, police uniforms, Biafra flags, four ESN caps, 1 pair of police boot, various types of hard drugs, some police accoutrements, 4 live tortoises, large quantities of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, and pieces of red cloths were recovered to the station.”

He claimed that following the successful operation, the agents were ambushed by the hoodlums who then engaged them in another gunfight as they were exiting the hoodlums’ den.

According to the PPRO, the operatives were able to overpower the thugs during the exchange of gunfire, and in the process, five of them were neutralised.

“Sadly, three (3) police officers received non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a government hospital for treatment,” he noted.

He also stated that after their defeat, the gunmen launched a retribution attack in the villages, setting fire to the residences of active and former police personnel as well as those of other security organisations.

According to CSP, homes belonging to people they believe to be security agency informants were also destroyed by fire

August 27, 2022 0 comments

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“South-South, South-East Don’t Have A Say If The North Endorses Me”: Tinubu

by Leading Reporters December 13, 2021

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An exclusive report by 247ureporters had quoted Presidential hopeful, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been quoted to have told leaders of thought from the northern part of the country, during a secret meeting with them, that with the North’s support, his proposed Muslim-Muslim ticket would fly despite opposition that may come from Christian dominated South-South and South-East regions.

Tinubu was quoted to have told the Northern power brokers that the only problem he foresees with his proposed Muslim-Muslim ticket is the South West, Yoruba Ethnic people. But he assured them that getting the Yorubas on his side would be just a walk-over.

Addressing some elders of the North some days ago in Abuja at a secret meeting arranged by his long time friend Senator Abu Ibrahim, Tinubu said they should leave the task of convincing the Yoruba to him if selected by his APC party to carry the banner of the party in the 2023 elections.

The issue of who will be his running mate according to our sources became a major issue during the deliberation. They told him flatly they will not accept a Christian northerner to be his running mate.

He was said to have promised to pick a Northwest politician who will be a Muslim. It was then a prominent politician and former governor was said to have asked him how that will be taken in the South.

Tinubu, said our sources , told his guests the South East and South South who are largely Christians will not matter. It is the South West, he was quoted to have said , that could raise issues but he will manage that and they will not mind.

Tinubu , at the meeting was said to have argued that the vote of the North West, North East , some largely Muslim states in the North Central as well as South West were enough to make him President.

“ All I need is your support,” he was quoted as having said. “ Leave the rest to me, I will handle it.” His guests were said not to have been convinced by his assurance as no regime in the country since independence has governed with both head and deputy as Muslims.

It is believed that come February , the party APC , under which he want to seek the office is most certain to pick a Muslim Chairman from the North Central part of the country. Aspirants for this position are already emerging from Niger , Kwara and Nasarawa states . These candidates are all Muslims . If Tinubu therefore emerges as APC candidate and picks a Muslim candidate from the North West it means all of the important positions in the party are held by Muslims to the exclusion of the Christian.

Part of the argument of the pro -Tinubu elements is that this has happened before when the late billionaire Muslim Aare Moshood Abiola selected Alhaji Babagana Kingibe as his running mate . One of the northern leaders present at the meeting said ,while this is true, that time is different from now. There are all manners of tensions in the land and the security of the nation is fragile.

“If anybody does that now it will be like deliberately setting the country on fire. “

“The IPOB issue is still raging in the South East, young elements are restless in the South West” the source in the meeting was quoted to have pressed on Tinubu

December 13, 2021 0 comments

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Anambra guber: IPOB cancels sit-at-home order

by Leading Reporters November 4, 2021

written by Leading Reporters

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cancelled its sit-at-home order in the south-east.

The proscribed group had threatened to lock down the region from November 5 to protest the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, its leader.

Emma Powerful, IPOB’s spokesperson, on Thursday, said the sit-at-home order has been cancelled to allow people in Anambra to participate in the governorship election on Saturday.

“Following the genuine intervention of our elders, esteemed traditional Institutions/Rulers and Religious Leaders, and after a due consideration of the positive impacts of their engagement, and sequel to the fact that our elders have spoken in our terms, the Leadership of IPOB ably lead by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu hereby and immediately call off the one week sit-at-home earlier declared to commence tomorrow, November 5 to November 10, 2021,” the statement reads.

“We have equally considered several appeals by our mothers who earn their living based on their daily economic activities which will obviously be affected if Biafra land is locked down for one whole week. It’s never our intention to add to the pains of our people, hence our decision to suspend the sit-at-home.

“IPOB leadership is only interested in our referendum and peaceful agitation for self determination, and cannot by under any guise be seen to be interfering with any electoral process.

“The people of Anambra State should go out en masse and peacefully exercise their franchise come 6th November 20121 and accordingly, chose a leader of their Choice and should not be intimidated by anybody, group of persons or security agents.”

The group also warned supporters against attacking voters in Anambra under the guise of enforcing the suspended sit-at-home directive.

IPOB, however, said it remains committed to the agitation for secession.

“Anambrarians should vote and standby to protect their votes. No rigging of any kind will be tolerated on the Anambra State governorship election. It must be transparent, free and fair to all,” IPOB said.

“We wish to thank Biafrans, IPOB members worldwide, friends of Biafra and lovers of freedom for their continued support for our dogged struggle for independence.

“May we, therefore, warn detractors, traitors and enemies of Biafra not to cause confusion by imputing motives to our decision. IPOB doesn’t expect anybody to observe, monitor or enforce the suspended order, otherwise such action will be considered a rebellion to the highest leadership of our global movement.

“On the other hand, our oppressors should not take our decision as an act of cowardice. IPOB still believes that our elders, religious leaders, political leaders and various stakeholders will live up to their promises in their engagements and efforts towards securing the unconditional release of our leader.

“We therefore urge all Biafrans and residents of Biafra to go about their lawful businesses without fear of any molestation. All agents of darkness recruited by our enemies to inflict pains on our people under the guise of enforcing the sit-at-home are hereby warned to steer clear or brace up for the consequences of their evil action.

“IPOB will not relent in our pursuit for Biafra freedom. Nigeria government must give us date for Biafra referendum to decide where we want to belong.”

November 4, 2021 0 comments