The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has fulfilled the conditions for his release. Prince Kanu, his brother, confirmed this on Friday. “Yes, we have fulfilled the bail conditions,” he said. “In fact, we are on our way to the prison now.” Also, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu’s lawyer, insisted his client had […]
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Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday admitted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to bail on health grounds. Recall that Kanu was arrested on October 15, 2015 in Lagos and charged with treason and terrorism. Justice Nyako, said that she was convinced that Kanu was […]
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I guess it’s about time I break my silence on this matter. From 1967 to 1970 my youth was scandalised with the horrors of the Nigerian civil war. I was never on the front line as a fighting soldier, but I was in the boys’ brigade transmitting from the naval headquarters then in Oguta. With […]
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France , a former friend of Biafra in the 1967 secession bid, has ruled out any support for the secession of any part of the country, particularly Biafra. France’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer, told The Guardian, that his country would not in anyway work with any group agitating for the dismemberment of the nation. […]
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in a statement released on Thursday, urged justice Binta Murtala-Nyako to dismiss four of the charges brought against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari and his family will be embarrassed if its Nnamdi Kanu is tried for treason and defamation. Murtala-Nyako had on Wednesday, March […]
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The publisher of Biafra Times, who was arrested by the Lagos state police command on Monday, has declared his love for Nigeria. The unnamed publisher who paraded alongside nine others for allegedly publishing and circulating seditious and malicious publication, told newsmen he loves his country and president and does not intend to “fight my country”. […]
Continue ReadingThe self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, says Nigeria will collapse when he gives his testimony in court. Kanu, who spoke from the dock, said this in protest of Justice Binta Nyako’s decision to shield witnesses that would testify against him at her court. “Buhari went […]
Continue ReadingNigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the essence of the unity in the country, urging those contemplating its break-up to have a rethink. The President said this at a meeting with the Council of South-East Traditional Rulers at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. In a statement issued by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior […]
Continue ReadingA Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected an application for bail made by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu and three others, on the grounds that the offence for which they are standing trial are serious and not entirely bailable. Justice Binta Nyako said that in the alternative, she […]
Continue ReadingThe ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has adjourned until Feb. 9, 2017 ruling in the suit of breach of fundamental human rights filed by Nnamdi Kanu against the Federal Government. The presiding judge, Justice Micah Wright, adjourned on Tuesday for ruling after hearing arguments from both counsel. Counsel to the defendant, Dayo Apata, argued that […]
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