Freedom Archives - Page 7 of 22

Nov

17

2024

Ohanaeze Urges President Tinubu to Negotiate with Visiting Indian Prime Minister Modi on Key Issues like…

Column, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Freedom, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

Press Release - 17/11/2024 The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, extends a warm welcome to the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, during his historic maiden visit to Nigeria—marking the first visit from an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. This pivotal occasion heralds a remarkable opportunity for both nations to forge stronger ties across multifaceted sectors, particularly in technology, energy, and infrastructure. In light of the socio-economic aspirations that underpin the bilateral relationship between our great nations—India, the world’s largest democracy, and Nigeria, the largest democracy on the African continent—Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…

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…

Aug

21

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

IPOB Demands Release of Two Brothers, Others, Allegedly Abducted by Nigerian Army

Metro, News, OpinionAnambra State, Emma Powerful, Freedom, IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a press release calling for the immediate release of two brothers, Obinna Okafor and Amarachi Okafor, allegedly abducted by the Nigerian Army and Ihiala Vigilantees in Anambra State. According to the release, the brothers were abducted for no reason other than being seen sitting in a restaurant, with one of them having just returned from Indonesia. IPOB accuses the Nigerian Army and Vigilantees of indiscriminately abducting innocent Igbo youths, particularly those returning from overseas, to intimidate and extort them. The group warns that any Vigilante member colluding with the Nigerian Army to…

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…