Tag: Nnamdi Kanu
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Kenyan interior ministry says unaware of Nnamdi Kanu arrest
Kenya’s interior ministry said it was unaware that Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader was arrested in the country as Nigerian government also refused to confirm reports linking Kenya. Reuters said a spokeswoman for the Kenyan interior ministry said it was not aware of the matter. Although the country’s foreign affairs ministry in Nairobi snubbed media…
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How we trailed Nnamdi Kanu for over two years before re-arresting him – FG
The Federal Government says security and intelligence agencies were on the trail of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu for over two years before he was re-arrested. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja, said Kanu was living…
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Father Mbaka accuses governors of ‘selling’ out Nnamdi Kanu, says ‘vengeance is coming’
Vocal Catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, has blamed unnamed Governors for re-arrest of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The cleric did not mention any Governor or directly mention Kanu throughout the message, during his popular Wednesday weekly ministration titled: ‘E no…
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How IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu orchestrated killing of 60 persons in four months – FG
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, orchestrated the killing of 60 persons and the destruction of property in 55 violent attacks across the South East and South South Zones within four months. The Federal Government stated this in a letter to western diplomats. The letter dated April 26, 2021…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s rights must not be trampled upon in your custody, World Igbo Congress tells FG
The World Igbo Congress (WIC) is calling on the Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, saying the rights of the secessionist leader must be protected. Kanu who jumped bail in 2017 was rearrested and brought back to Nigeria on Tuesday. He…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s family seeks UK’s intervention over ‘unlawful arrest, extradition’ from Kenya
The family of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has urged the British government to condemned what it termed the unlawful rendition of Kanu by the government of Kenya. Rendition is a legal term for the extradition of a fugitive who has fled to another state. Kingsley Kanu, a sibling…
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Ohanaeze disclaims statement on re-arrest, re-arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, says it is yet to issue any public statement on the re-arrest and re-arraignment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB). Chief Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of…
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Gov Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Joe Igbokwe celebrates after Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest
Joe Igbokwe, former spokesperson of Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Special Adviser for Drainage & Water Resources to Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu has celebrated after IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu was arrested. Igbokwe who took his celebration to Facebook, shared photos of himself kneeling down with his hands raised. He also…
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Kanu rearrested in Kenya, detained illegally, Omokri alleges
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has hinted that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, may have been rearrested in Kenya. Omokri said a top official of the Nigerian government disclosed this to him. He affirmed that the United Kingdom, UK, was not aware of Kanu’s rearrest and…
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Nnamdi Kanu not arrested in UK says British Govt
The British High Commission says Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was not arrested in the UK. The fugitive leader of the outlawed group was arrested on Sunday, according to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Malami had said Kanu was arrested through the collaborative efforts of Nigerian intelligence and…