Tag: Biafra
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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu not afraid of returning to prison – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that Mazi Nnamdi KANU is not afraid of going to prison a second time. The group in a statement made available to journalists by its media and publicity secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful said there was need to make the clarification, especially for those who were calling for…
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Nigeria has already disintegrated, we won’t give up on Biafra – MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has vowed not to give up until the Independent State of Biafra is actualized. The group was reacting to a statement by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo that Nigeria cannot afford to disintegrate. MASSOB said yesterday that contrary to the VP’s statement, the country…
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Kate Henshaw slams Fani-Kayode over linking her to anti-Biafra article
Nollywood actress, on Thursday slammed Femi Fani-Kayode for erroneously ascribing an article about Biafra to her and later attacking her in a rejoinder.The piece titled ‘Biafra without our Consent’ was written by a certain Ken Henshaw but the former minister of aviation supposed it was written by the actress. He titled his rejoinder:‘Nnamdi Kanu, Biafra…
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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu in trouble as SEPA writes court to revoke his bail
Activities of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have pitted the group’s leader, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, against the South East Peoples Assembly (SEPA). For organising a sit-at-home after he obtained a court bail, SEPA has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to revoke the bail granted Kanu, a pro-secession leader. IPOB in collaboration with other groups,…
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BIAFRA: An open letter
By: John Paul Iloduba REPRESSION OF THE INNOCENT POPULATION OF NIGERIANS BY SEPARATISTS IN THE SOUTH-EAST: THE WORLD MUST ACT NOW On May 30, 2017 small businesses in Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Imo and Ebonyi were forced shut down by separatists as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the moribund Biafra…
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Biafra sit-at-home: Compliance shows Igbos want their nation – IPOB [Videos added]
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says the total compliance with its earlier sit-at-home order across the South East is an indication that Igbos are determined to actualise Biafra. IPOB made the remark while commending people of the South East for staying indoors today, which was scheduled to mark the 50th anniversary of the declaration…
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Pro-Biafra: Police release complaints’ hotlines
The Enugu State Police Command has released hotlines for complaints by residents of Enugu state who are intimidated by pro-Biafra groups during the sit at home action on Tuesday. The command urged the people to report such threat to nearby police station or alert the command through its distress lines 08032003702, 08075390883,08086671202 and 08098880172. The…
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50 years after Biafra: Relections and hopes – Ohanaeze President, Nwodo
Biafra at 50: Full text of speech delivered by John Nnia Nwodo, President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo I am grateful to Shehu Musa Yar Adua Foundation, Ford Foundation and OSIWA – the co-sponsors of this event for your kind invitation. I commend your foresight in convening this conference, the first major conference discussing Biafra outside of…
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BIAFRA: No need for break up – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that there is no need for any Nigerian to call for the breakup of the country. He stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a Colloquim on 50 years of Biafra organised by the Yar’Adua Foundation. The event, which was tagged “Memory and Nation Building Biafra: 50 Years After”…
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BIAFRA: ‘Our plan was not to exterminate Igbos’, says Obasanjo on civil war
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said it was not the intention of the Federal Government to wipe out Igbo during the civil war. Obasanjo said this at an event tagged, ‘Memory and Nation Building: Biafra 50 years later’, which held in Abuja on Thursday. The event was held to commemorate 50 years of the declaration…