Why Tinubu Has Not Released IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) would have regained his freedom but for Imo State politics and the forthcoming governorship election in the state, SaharaReporters can exclusively report. Kanu, the leader of the separatist group was on June 19, 2021, abducted from Nairobi airport in Kenya and then detained and tortured for about 10 days in Kenya. Under Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, Kanu was subsequently flown by private plane from Kenya to Nigeria later in June 2021. Since Kanu was brought to Nigeria to face trial for terrorism charges, he has been detained in solitary
FG raises fresh allegations against Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said yesterday that the Federal Government had found that the major financier of the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a. Sunday Igboho is a member of the National Assembly. Malami, who was silent on the identity of the federal lawmaker, said a report by a committee constituted by the Federal Government also revealed that Igboho allegedly received funding from a firm, Abbai Bako and Sons, allegedly being probed for terrorism financing activities. “It will be recalled that Abbal Bako & Sons and its promoter, Abdullahi Umar Usman,
I’m in possession of original Aburi accord tapes, says Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said he is in possession of the original Aburi accord tapes, “which will vindicate the late Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu and Biafra before the world.” The Aburi accord is an official record of the minutes of the meeting of Nigeria’s military leaders held in Aburi, Ghana shortly before the outbreak of the Nigeria-Biafra civil war. Kanu claimed yesterday in a statement by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful that he possessed the original Aburi accord tapes, whose content would shock the world. He said the tapes would vindicate
Give Nnamdi Kanu Presidential pardon, to attend father’s burial – Ohaneze to Buhari
Ohanézè Ndígbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) on Friday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to grant Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Leader, Nnamdi Kanu presidential pardon and allow him entry into the country to attend his parent’s burial. President General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Secretary, Okwu Nnabuike made the recommendation in a joint statement. Mr Kanu has been on self-exile since 2017 when the Army invaded his Umuahia country home during operation python dance. His parents who died last year are to be buried next weekend. His father, Eze I. Ọ. Kanu was until his death the Traditional Ruler of his Afaraukwu community,
Don’t restore Nnamdi Kanu’s bail, FG tells court
The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject a request by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to restore his revoked bail. Sunday PUNCH on Friday obtained the counter-affidavit filed before the court by the Federal Government to oppose an application filed in April last year by Kanu seeking the restoration of his bail. The Federal Government’s objection to the application was filed by the prosecuting counsel, Mr Magaji Labaran, on January 17, 2020. Kanu, before his disappearance from the country sometime in September 2017, was being prosecuted on charges bordering on
I will attend my mother’s burial on February 14, says Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced his plan to attend the burial of his parents slated for February 14, 2020. Kanu who spoke through IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful said the burial would follow the normal burial preparation, according to the custom of the land. He, however, refused to disclose the security arrangements put in place for the burial in view of its sensitivity. He said, “The burial of our leader’s parents' burial will be 14th of February 2020. “We are not going to disclose our security arrangements because they are much enemies who wish to destroy or
IPOB’ll continue attacking Igbo leaders – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has given reasons why his members would not retreat in attacking Igbo leaders in foreign countries. He blamed the death of over 600 of his members through ‘Operation Python Dance’ on the leaders who he said allowed the desecration of Igbo tradition and culture following the invasion of his father’s compound by Federal troupe. In a press statement issued Tuesday by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful titled: “Setting the Records Straight…..” Kanu alleged that the interest of the Igbo politicians was his death, that of IPOB, as well
IPOB Declares May 30 As Sit-At-Home In Igboland
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared May 30, 2019 as sit-at-home day throughout Biafraland and Nigeria in remembrance of its fallen heroes and heroines. The group urged religious institutions across the country to offer special prayers the night before the day for Biafran heroes murdered in cold blood in the region. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group said the day would be a time to remember victims of Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen attacks. It explained that the entire Biafraland would be in total lock down, adding that
Nnamdi Kanu Threatens To Reveal A Deep Secret About Buhari To Nigerians
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened to reveal a deep secret about President Muhammadu Buhari. The Punch has reported that IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, stated this in a press statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Awka, the Anambra State capital. He alleged that the Federal Government was working towards closing Radio Biafra so as to stop the IPOB leader’s revelation. He said, “It has been brought to the attention of the worldwide family of the Indigenous People of Biafra that plans by the government of Nigeria are at
I Will Work Against Buhari’s Reelection–Nnamdi Kanu Told Fani Kayode
In a fresh revelation made available to the Public by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has vowed to work against the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari. Fani-Kayode said the IPOB leader told him this in a telephone conversation on Saturday. “I just received a call from my brother Nnamdi Kanu. I am delighted that he is alive and well. I commend his strength and courage even as I marvel at the loyalty, resilience and commitment of his lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor and IPOB. We have agreed to
