Tag: biafra
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IPOB a Terrorist Organization? Or Just Another Chapter in Nigeria’s Political Soap Opera?
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Is IPOB a terrorist organization? According to the Global Terrorism Index 2023, IPOB entered the top 10 deadliest terror groups of 2022. This inclusion highlights a contentious debate about the group’s nature and activities, particularly in the Sahel region and Nigeria. Global Terrorism Index 2023 Findings The Global Terrorism Index…
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Heavy Military Presence in Southeast As Nigeria’s Conflict Escalates
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Heavy military presence in Southeast as Nigerian Army escalates conflict with IPOB after the killing of soldiers in Abia state. Calls for political solutions and support for affected families highlight the urgent need for peace and dialogue. In recent months, Nigeria’s Southeast has been marred by escalating violence and a…
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The Bloody Cost of Sit-at-Home Orders: The Untold Story
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Sit-at-Home Orders led to three soldiers’ deaths, empty streets, and closed businesses across Southeast Nigeria. Abia’s government condemns the violence, offering a bounty for the attackers and support for victims’ families. The recent sit-at-home directive by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualization of Biafra…
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1966 Coup: 58 Years Later, Debunking Misconceptions
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The 1966 coup, which shook Nigeria, occurred 58 years ago, yet misconceptions about its origins persist. The recent denial by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, regarding allegations that Igbo people were responsible for the coup underscores the need to clarify historical truths. The coup, which began…
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How the Igbo Pogroms Led to the Biafra War
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The Igbo pogroms of the 1960s, marked by a series of massacres against Igbo and other southern Nigerian communities, were a pivotal moment in Nigerian history, ultimately leading to the declaration of the Republic of Biafra and the Nigerian Civil War. The violence, which began in May 1966 and escalated…
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1968 Frankfurt Demonstration for Biafra: A Moment of Solidarity (Video)
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Biafra-In August 1968, in front of St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt, Germany, a group staged a demonstration in support of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War. Donations were collected, and a silent march in Bonn further highlighted the cause. Watch the historic footage below Let’s honor this moment of solidarity…
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ESN Clashes with Fulani Herdsmen in Anambra
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ESN, The Eastern Security Network clashed with Fulani herdsmen in Anambra state, as part of their efforts to combat the activities of marauding herdsmen. The confrontation, marked by gunshots and dead cattle, highlights the ongoing tensions in southeast Nigeria. Reports suggest casualties, and there are claims of involvement by foreign…
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Recalling the Abagana Ambush in the Nigerian Civil War
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A Turning Point in the Nigerian Civil War On March 31, 1968, the Abagana Ambush unfolded as a pivotal event in the Nigerian Civil War, representing a strategic triumph for Biafran guerrilla troops under Major Jonathan Uchendu. This ambush, which targeted the Nigerian 2nd Division, led to a devastating blow…