TWELVE members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who had been incarcerated since May 24, 2021, have regained their freedom. Trojaninsights reports that the individuals were released from prison on Thursday, April 10, 2025, following a ruling by the Ebonyi State High Court. This decision represents a significant legal triumph after nearly four years … Read more
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has insisted that the Igbos will defend themselves from attacks by herdsmen in the Southeast. The group asserted this in a statement while condemning the summoning of some leaders of Bende Local Government Area in Abia State over allegations of killing a Fulani herder. Spokesman of the group, … Read more
A NIGERIAN woman, who attempted to gain asylum in the UK eight times, was finally granted leave to remain after becoming involved with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group designated as a terrorist organisation in Nigeria. According to British daily, The Telegraph, the 49-year-old woman arrived in Britain in 2011 and was … Read more
THE Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, as a terrorist organization. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel led by Justice Hamma Barka, affirmed the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which outlawed the IPOB. The court … Read more
THE Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from the second Biafra declaration in Finland. Speaking via a statement on Sunday by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the proscribed group insisted that the declaration was shambolic and a charade, adding that only the declaration made by the late Odimegwu Ojukwu stands. Powerful explained that IPOB’s mission … Read more
FINNISH police have detained five individuals, including a dual Finnish-Nigerian citizen, in connection with violent unrest in southeastern Nigeria. Authorities are seeking court approval to extend their detention as investigations unfold. While the suspects’ identities remain undisclosed, reports suggest the investigation involves Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) separatist group. Ekpa, … Read more
IGBO youths under the canopy of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) have condemned the recurring sit-at-home orders, which it said are detrimental to the economy of the South-East region. In a statement, COSEYL President General Goodluck Ibem frown at the recent orders despite calls for its cessation. Recall that the Indigenous … Read more
The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has lashed out at the facilitators and purveyors of the “IgboMustGo” campaign in the South-Western part of the country, saying it was high time they convoked a referendum for the Igbo to exit. It said it was laughable that the authorities in the South-West were … Read more
THE Council of South East Traditional rulers has pleaded with the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The Chairman of the Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, made the appeal on Sunday in Abuja, saying his eventual freedom will reduce tension in the south east zone of Nigeria. … Read more
BARRISTER Aloy Ejimakor, Special counsel for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said that Kanu did not agree to abide by “any conditions” set by President Bola Tinubu’s administration for his release. He said Kanu only agreed to abide by “negotiated terms” of his release as he is ready … Read more