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EEDC Offers Explanation on Electricity Supply Issues in the Southeast

6May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

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...

Visit from Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife to IPOB Leader in DSS Custody

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

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 ...

IPOB: EEDC Must Provide Reliable Electricity or Leave Southeast

5May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

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...

Appeal for Justice, Equity, and Fairness in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial – Diaspora Igbo Community Urges Judge

5May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

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...

Biafra civil war: BRGIE announces counter to IPOB’s Sit-at-home plan in South-East

5May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

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 ...

Anglican Bishop Ibezim: ‘Hunger and Poverty Pose a Threat to National Unity’

4May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

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 ...

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...

2May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

Headlines

The Sit-at-Home Directive by IPOB in the South-East to Honor Biafran Soldiers

Announcing a significant move, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared May 30, 2024, as a day for a sit-at-home protest across the South-East region in remembrance of the Biafran soldiers. In recognition of the sacrifices made by these soldiers during the Biafran war from 1967 to 1970 and beyond, the pro-Biafran group emphasized the importance of this annual event. According to a press release by IPOB's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, every individual of Biafran descent in the South-East is urged to stay at home and contemplate the impact of the war. Powerful urged the residents of the South-East to refrain from unnecessary movement on this day, advising those planning to travel to or from Biafra land to do so before the evening of May 29. ...

May 30 Sit-at-Home Declaration by IPOB to Commemorate Biafran Civil War

2May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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May 30 Sit-at-Home Declaration by IPOB to Commemorate Biafran Civil War

On the upcoming May 30, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has announced a sit-at-home directive covering the Southeast region. This move by IPOB is aimed at paying tribute to the Biafran heroes who lost their lives during the years of the civil war from 1967 to 1970. In an announcement made by Emma Powerful, the spokesperson for IPOB, all educational institutions, government offices, private establishments, banks, transportation unions, market associations, and individuals are instructed to suspend all activities on Thursday. Issuing a statement, Powerful stated: “We, the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the leadership of the resilient and compelling figure Mazi Nnamdi OkwuChukwu Kanu, officially declare May 30, 2024, as a sit-at-hom...

IPOB Sets May 30 as Day of Remembrance, Calls for Sit-at-Home Action

2May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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IPOB Sets May 30 as Day of Remembrance, Calls for Sit-at-Home Action

Across the Southeast, IPOB has announced a sit-at-home day on May 30 to honor the Biafran heroes who sacrificed their lives during the civil war from 1967 to 1970. In a statement by Emma Powerful, the spokesperson of IPOB, all sectors including schools, government offices, private businesses, banks, transportation and market unions are urged to suspend operations on Thursday. The statement issued by Powerful stated, "On Thursday, May 30, 2024, IPOB, under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi OkwuChukwu Kanu, designates a sit-at-home day in Biafra Land for Biafrans, supporters, freedom advocates, and residents alike to commemorate our fallen heroes and heroines. This day serves as a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for our existence amidst the tragic Nigerian-Biafran war and the ong...