Biafra Archives - Page 5 of 19

Nov

22

2024

Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Has Averted The 2nd Biafra War: A Huge Relief For Ndigbo – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Simon Ekpa

The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, wishes to express its profound relief and collective gratitude to the authorities following the recent arrest of Simon Njoku Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Biafra movement. His apprehension, executed by the District Court of Päijät-Hame in Finland, is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle to ensure peace and security within Southeastern Nigeria. Simon Ekpa’s arrest on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent has been a significant turning point. His reckless intentions to declare a Sovereign Biafra Nation on December 2, 2024, have posed a…

Oct

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nnamdi Kanu’s detention: Nigeria has an Igbo problem – Sowore

Metro, News, OpinionBiafra, Freedom, IPOB, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Politics

Sowore, the Sahara Reporters publisher , made this known in a recent interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90 Minutes Africa. The activist-cum-politician said he had expected that President Bola Tinubu ‘s first act in office would be to release Kanu from detention, concluding that the incarceration of the IPOB leader reflects a deep-seated problem with the Igbo by the Nigerian state. He further argued that Kanu is a casualty of the post-civil war marginalisation of the people of the South-East extraction. “Nigeria has an Igbo problem. It’s like when a father is dying, they will tell their children, I have…

Sep

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Southeast Govs’ Delay to Visit Tinubu Over Kanu’s Release Is Signal He Has Been Sacrificed for 2027

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Freedom, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

To the Esteemed Citizens of Nigeria and the Global Ndigbo Community,OHANAEZE NDIGBO In the context of the unfolding narrative surrounding the ongoing prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ohanaeze Ndigbo finds it imperative to issue this press release regarding the palpable negligence and lack of responsiveness demonstrated by our Southeast Governors. The recent decision by Justice Binta Nyako to recuse herself from Kanu's trial has highlighted not only judicial integrity but also the pressing need for political accountability. Justice Nyako's choice to step down from presiding over this critical case, particularly following…

Jul

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

ANYA Leader, Udoeze Kalu Commends President Tinubu on Southeast Development Bill, Urges Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Freedom, Nnamdi Kanu, Politics, Udoeze Kalu

In a recent statement, Hon. Udoeze Kalu, leader of the Abia North Youth Agenda, ANYA, expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for signing the Southeast Development Bill into law. This landmark legislation is poised to bring significant economic growth and infrastructure development to the Southeast region. Hon. Kalu praised President Tinubu's commitment to addressing the region's long-standing challenges, stating, "We are thrilled that Mr. President has taken this bold step towards redeeming the Southeast. This bill will unlock the region's vast potential and bring prosperity to our people." However, Hon. Kalu also seized the opportunity to appeal to President…

Jul

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Lauds Tinubu, Umahi For Taking Steps To End Biafra War Through Reconstruction Of Southeast

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics, South East

...AND REVITALIZING SOUTHEAST FEDERAL ROADS In a momentous gathering of Southeast stakeholders alongside the esteemed Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi on the 17th of July 2024 in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Ohanaeze Ndigbo resoundingly applauds and commends the unwavering resolve, iron will, purposefulness, and decisiveness exhibited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in confronting the long-standing infrastructural deficits, deficiencies, and neglect plaguing the Southeast region for over five decades. Following the conclusion of the Nigeria-Biafra war in January 1970, Nigerians, particularly Ndigbo, were acquainted with the policy decree of General Yakubu Gowon, the 3Rs (Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction), designed to reintegrate…