Tag: IPOB
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Join us in shutting down Nigeria on October 1, IPOB woos Yoruba, Christians, others
Following its earlier declaration that there will be operation “No Nigeria Flag in Biafraland” on October 1, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged other ethnic nationalities in Nigeria to join in shutting down the country on the slated date. In a statement signed Tuesday, by Emma Powerful, the mouthpiece for the group, IPOB…
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Ohanaeze speaks against IPOB’s activities, says Igbos mustn’t perish in violence
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Monday, called for stoppage of anarchy in Igbo land to attract development in the southeast. Amb George Obiozo, president general of Ohanaeza Ndigbo Worldwide, made this demand ahead of the annual celebration of the Igbo Day on 29th September 2021. According to Obiozor, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, traditional rulers and stakeholders call for an…
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BREAKING: IPOB declares total shutdown of South East on October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a total shutdown of the Southeast on October 1.
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Declaration of S’East as red zone inimical to dev. – Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has expressed the fear that the declaration of the South-East as a red zone due to the spate of insecurity will deprive the area of federal projects. Umahi made the remark on Tuesday in Abakaliki while inaugurating the new leadership of the South-East Traditional Rulers Council, headed by Eze Charles…
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Don’t “Sit at Home.” Go Out and Face Nigeria – Chidi Amuta
Chidi Amuta A new political current that portends anarchy and violent division is brewing in the South East. It is an imminent tussle between elected politicians and sundry non-state organizations for control of hearts, minds and political support. Disciples of IPOB and other separatist cults in the zone have since assumed informal dominance of the…
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Yoruba Nation’s alliance with terrorist group, IPOB to attack Buhari is worrying – Presidency
As President Muhammadu Buhari joins his counterparts at the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), holding September 18 to 30 in New York, the Presidency has appealed to the media to focus on important issues other than designated terrorist organisation, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President…
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IPOB, Yoruba nation agitators not different from terrorists – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the refusal of the separatist movements in the southern part of the country to accommodate dissenting opinions makes them the same as the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. He stated this on Wednesday in his address to welcome members of the House back from…
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IPOB: South East NASS caucus makes move for release of Nnamdi Kanu
IPOB: South East NASS caucus makes move for release of Nnamdi Kanu
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How IPOB militants killed Anglican Priest, Rev. Emeka Merenu for violating sit-at-home order
An Anglican priest in Imo state, Rev. Emeka Merenu was gruesomely murdered Tuesday, by gunmen believed to be members of the armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Merenu, the priest in charge of St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Ihitte-Ikwa, in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, was shot and stabbed…
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IPOB sit-at-home does not affect South-East governors – Umahi
IPOB sit-at-home does not affect South-East governors – Umahi