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The Condemnation of Nigerian Security Forces’ Attack on Enugu Community by BRGIE
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Condemnation of Nigerian Security Forces’ Attack on Enugu Community by BRGIE

An alleged attack on Igga community in Uzo-Uwani local Government Area of Enugu State by security operatives has been condemned by the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE. Reports indicate that a combined group of security personnel, led by the Nigeria Police Force, set fire to the community and resulted in the deaths of some villagers. The attack was said to have been in retaliation for the killing of two policemen and three members of the Enugu State Neighbourhood Watch Group by criminals in the area. BRGIE, in a statement released on Tuesday through its Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa, accused the security forces of attempting to suppress the movement advocating for Biafra's independence as a sovereign state. Despite the attack, the freedom fighters remain undeterred. Accor...
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Troops in Imo State eliminate IPOB commander and recover arms
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Troops in Imo State eliminate IPOB commander and recover arms

A successful special clearance operation was carried out by the Nigerian Army, alongside personnel from the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, spanning the areas of Udda, Ihiteukwa, and Orsumoghu along the borders of Orsu and Ihiala LGAs in Imo and Anambra states. An Army statement reported that during the operation, the troops encountered members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) who had been utilizing the region as a hideout. The insurgents resorted to guerrilla tactics upon sighting the troops, using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and setting booby traps along the roads. However, the troops effectively countered the attacks with superior firepower, ultimately neutralizing a...
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The commander of IPOB/ESN in Ojoto has been eliminated by troops
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The commander of IPOB/ESN in Ojoto has been eliminated by troops

Amid a clearance operation in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised Tochukwu, also known as Ojoto, the commander of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and their security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The Army’s official X handle confirmed this development in a recent post, revealing that the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA was acting on credible intelligence during their operation around Udda, Ihittukwa, and Orsumoghu in Orsu Local Government Area. During the clash with the terrorists, who resorted to using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as a defense mechanism, the joint troops displayed their superior firepower which compelled the criminals to flee in disarray. As stated in the post, "Four of the irredenti...
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EEDC Offers Explanation on Electricity Supply Issues in the Southeast
6May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
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EEDC Offers Explanation on Electricity Supply Issues in the Southeast

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has emphasized that the electricity supply challenges in the southeast cannot solely be attributed to the company. In a statement released on Monday, the Disco clarified that various entities in the country's electricity value chain, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria and Generation Companies, contribute to the issues experienced in the region. Addressing concerns about receiving N100 billion from the Anambra State government, the company denied such claims and explained that the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed with Anambra State aimed to enhance power supply efficiency in the state. Furthermore, EEDC dismissed the allegation that TCN imposed restrictions on them due to a purported N12 billion debt, stating that such c...
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Visit from Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife to IPOB Leader in DSS Custody
6May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Visit from Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife to IPOB Leader in DSS Custody

Uchechi Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), recently visited her husband while he is in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). During her visit, she mentioned that Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, facilitated her meeting with Kanu. Kanu has been held by the DSS since 2021, following his extradition from Kenya. Prior to her visit, it was reported that Mrs. Kanu had been previously denied access to her husband multiple times. Speaking to IPOB members on a radio broadcast in the United Kingdom, Uchechi expressed appreciation for Ubah's efforts in arranging the visit. She stated, "I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah for swiftly enabling my visit to my husband while he ...
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IPOB: EEDC Must Provide Reliable Electricity or Leave Southeast
5May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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IPOB: EEDC Must Provide Reliable Electricity or Leave Southeast

In a statement issued by spokesperson Emma Powerful, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have demanded that the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) ensures consistent power supply in the Southeast or step aside for capable entities to take charge. The group has accused EEDC of deceitfully overcharging residents in the Southeast through unjustifiably high bills and an unreliable billing system. IPOB has threatened to take action against EEDC by shutting down its operations in the Southeast if the electricity situation in the region is not rectified promptly. Part of the statement reads: “In light of the persistent power shortages caused by Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in the Southeast region, the global IPOB community under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi...
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Appeal for Justice, Equity, and Fairness in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial – Diaspora Igbo Community Urges Judge
5May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Appeal for Justice, Equity, and Fairness in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial – Diaspora Igbo Community Urges Judge

Calling for justice, equity, and fair-play, the Igbo community in the diaspora emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach in handling the terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), brought forward by the federal government. Addressing the trial Judge, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja, the group urges her to prioritize fairness and uphold the integrity of the judiciary while adjudicating on the case. In an open letter to Justice Nyako, the diaspora Igbo group, operating under the banner of the American Veterans of Igbo Decent (AVID), implores her to follow the provisions of Nigeria’s Constitution and pertinent laws in ensuring justice and potentially absolving Kanu of the charges. The letter, signed by Dr. Sy...
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Biafra civil war: BRGIE announces counter to IPOB’s Sit-at-home plan in South-East
5May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Biafra civil war: BRGIE announces counter to IPOB’s Sit-at-home plan in South-East

The Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, BRGIE, has presented a conflicting date for the sit-at-home event in honor of Biafran heroes who lost their lives during the 1967-1970 Civil War in Nigeria, opposing the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Prime Minister of BRGIE, Simon Ekpa, revealed in a statement on Sunday that the sit-at-home in Biafra land is scheduled from the 29th to the 31st of May 2024. This move comes in response to IPOB's declaration of a sit-at-home on May 30, 2024. BRGIE emphasized that their sit-at-home will span three days, with Ekpa stressing the importance of the event for Biafrans to participate in voting for the Liberation of Biafra. The significance of casting votes for the Liberation of Biafra was highlighted by Ekpa, who pointed out that merely observing the ...
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Anglican Bishop Ibezim: ‘Hunger and Poverty Pose a Threat to National Unity’
4May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Anglican Bishop Ibezim: ‘Hunger and Poverty Pose a Threat to National Unity’

The Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, Archbishop of the Province of Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka within the Anglican Communion, highlighted the detrimental impact of poverty and hunger on the peace and unity of the nation. Speaking at the 2nd Session of the 13th Synod of the Diocese of Awka in Awka, he emphasized the urgent need for authorities to address the economic and security challenges faced by the populace. He lamented the continuous rise in food prices and other essential commodities despite efforts by the federal government. Ibezim criticized the economic policies of the current administration, led by President Bola Tinubu, stating they lack vital economic values and urged for an overhaul of these policies. The Archbishop called for a state of emergency to ...
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Death of IPOB and ESN Bomb Expert by Nigerian Troops
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Death of IPOB and ESN Bomb Expert by Nigerian Troops

An expert in Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) allegedly linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) was neutralised by Nigerian Army troops in Orsu, Ihitteukwa, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation, as reported on the Nigerian Army Headquarters' Facebook page, took place on Thursday. Troops from the Nigerian army, Navy, Air Force, Nigerian Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies were conducting a clearance operation in Udaah, Identa Ihitteukwa, and Awo Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area when they encountered the assailants. During the operation, the criminal elements engaged the troops by firing, throwing hand-held IEDs, and launching locally made rockets (Ogbunigwe). As the troops advance...
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