Tag: IPOB
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Peter Obi Urges President Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu
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In a recent address in Onitsha, Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, called on President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Obi highlighted that the court had already…
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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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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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Breaking the Cement Ceiling: IPOB’s Push to Lift Ibeto Ban and Lower Prices
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have voiced concerns over the soaring cost of cement in Nigeria, particularly highlighting the impact on affordability for Nigerians, especially the Igbo people. Central to their concerns is the ban on Ibeto Cement, which they argue has contributed to the high prices in the…
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Troops Deployed to Crash IPOB’s “Staycation” in South-East States
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📢Nigerian Army Deploys Troops to Counter IPOB Sit-at-Home Order in South-East States The Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has issued a directive to deploy troops and establish control over regions affected by the sit-at-home order imposed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the…