Tag: Biafra
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Biafra: MASSOB disowns Uwuazurike’s group, distances self from 22 May celebration
The leadership of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has distanced itself from the celebration slated for Monday, May 22. The group said it was not affiliated to any group called Biafra Independent Movement led by Chief Ralph Uwuazrurike. MASSOB in a statement by its leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu…
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We’ll mark Biafra Independence Day May 22 – MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has declared May 22 as Biafra Independence Day across the country, urging all Igbos worldwide to join in the celebration. They noted that unlike in the past, this year’s celebration would be held for seven days, assuring that the exercise throughout the period…
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Biafra: Fayose, Ekweremadu to steer fund raising committee for Kanu
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekwemeradu, are set to raise support fund for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu to perfect his bail conditions and also cater for his immediate family. The governor had on Tuesday stormed an Abuja Federal High Court where he…
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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu granted bail on health grounds
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday. Kanu was granted bail on health grounds. The IPOB leader is also expected to provide three sureties one of whom must be a serving Senator, a Jewish religious leader and…
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45 Biafra suspects granted bail on health grounds
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Port Harcourt on Friday granted bail on health grounds to one of the 45 Biafra separatists standing trial for treason and unruly behaviour. Emmanuel Nnamani, a member of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)was granted bail by Chief Magistrate Andrew Jaja. Nnamani, along with 44 accused were standing trial on a…
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We will actualise Biafra without bloodshed – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared that Biafra would be actualized without warfare or bloodshed. IPOB’s declaration was contained in a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. The statement also urged those sympathetic to the Biafra course not to panic, stressing that there will be no repetition of the civil war. According to…