David Umahi, minister of works, has accused Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), of failing to speak against the Monday sit-at-home order in the south-east. Umahi spoke to journalists during an inspection of federal government projects. His comments come days after Obi said he would secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has suspended Nnamdi Kanu indefinitely and removed him as director of Radio Biafra. The group announced the decision in a statement issued on Thursday by Chikadibia Edoziem, head of IPOB’s directorate of state (DOS). According to IPOB, the move is aimed at protecting the organisation, preventing violence and strengthening…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says there is no justification for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu was handed life imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court over terrorism and treasonable felony. He was later transferred to the Sokoto correctional facility,…
Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, says Nnamdi Kanu is in jail because he refused to campaign for President Tinubu like his counterpart, Sunday Igboho. Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is serving a life in prison sentence in Sokoto correctional centre after being convicted of terrorism. Sowore…
Prophet Robinson Ike stated that the imprisonment of Nnamdi Kanu did not halt the Biafra struggle. He expressed this view during a press briefing in Onitsha. Ike explained that the movement gained strength in the spiritual realm. He added that it awaited physical manifestation soon. Additionally, Ike introduced himself as the President of Biafra Republic….
Serah Oparaocha appealed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a community gathering in Afaraukwu. Oparaocha, a 99-year-old woman from Etitinabu Na Ndagbo in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, described Nnamdi Kanu as her grandson. The event occurred over the weekend at Isama Afaraukwu Ibeku and heightened emotions among residents. Personal Connection to Kanu…
The Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Enugu state, Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, has asked President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying ultimate responsibility lies with him. Agubuzu made the call on Tuesday during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, filed a notice of appeal against his terrorism conviction. He challenged the ruling by James Omotosho, judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court convicted Kanu on November 20, 2025, on seven counts. Conviction Details Authorities charged Kanu with committing acts preparatory to terrorism…
Authorities in the US state of Georgia proclaimed Nnamdi Kanu an honorary citizen. They also designated him a goodwill ambassador. This declaration occurred while Kanu remained in detention in Nigeria. The Proclamation Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s Secretary of State, issued the official proclamation on January 16, 2026. He signed the document at the State Capitol in…
Supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) gathered in large numbers on January 20, 2026. They organized peaceful rallies in Abia, Anambra, and Ebonyi states. Participants expressed solidarity with US President Donald Trump and demanded the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. These events coincided with Trump’s inauguration activities. IPOB members marched through streets,…
