Nigerian Army declares victory over IPOB

The Nigerian Army said it has successfully curtailed the activities of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra in the South East while clashes between farmers and herdsmen within the region had been prevented by troops in the past two weeks.

Providing an update on Exercise Egwu Eke II (Python Dance II) the army further said the activities of kidnappers and other criminals had been checkmated in the region while scores of people had been arrested and handed over to the police for prosecution.

The army was however silent on the whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB who was alleged to be on the run after a siege laid on his compound in Aba, Abia State.

‘We don’t see IPOB as terrorist organisation’ – United States Government

The United States Government has said it does not consider the Indigenous People of Biafra a terrorist organisation.

Last week, the Federal High Court in Abuja gave a judicial backing the executive order of President Muhammadu Buhari, outlawing the group and its activities in the country.

The court granted the order to proscribe the group on Wednesday.

It declared that the activities of the group constituted acts of terrorism.

The Federal Government also accused France and the United Kingdom of aiding IPOB activities.

The spokesman for the American Embassy in Nigeria, Russell Brooks, told SUNDAY PUNCH on Friday that the US government does not view IPOB as a terrorist group.

‘Igbos don’t deserve what they are demanding from Buhari’ – Idahosa

Hon. Charles Idahosa was Special Adviser to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State. He is one man who has seen it all in the politics of the state and currently that of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Political Bulldozer, as he is fondly called, clocked 64 last Thursday. To mark the occasion, he spoke with Sunday Vanguard on some issues of national importance.

How do you feel at 64.

It has been great. I thank God for His mercies. For one to clock 64 in a third world country like this is a big achievement when you consider our life expectancy. God has been very nice to me. It has been a very long political journey and I am grateful to God to have been able to mark 64 and I am looking forward to 65 and God willing 70.

FG to reveal account details of IPOB sponsors

The Federal Government will be giving the French Government account details of the sponsors of terrorist group, Indigenous People of Biafra, Saturday PUNCH has learnt.

The Nigerian Government had through the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said that France was the headquarters of IPOB’s funding. But the European country on Thursday said it had no knowledge of IPOB’s presence in France.

"Buhari to meet with Nnamdi Kanu" encouraged by Obasanjo

Obasanjo asked Buhari to hold meeting with Nnamdi Kanu Before It gets out of proportion

President Muhammadu Buhari must reach out to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), before it’s late, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned.

‘Nnamdi Kanu abducted or probably killed’ – Lawyer

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer representing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that his client was abducted by military operatives on September 14 and probably killed.

Ejiofor made the allegation in a statement on Tuesday issued in reaction to insinuations that Kanu has gone into hiding.

The statement as reported by Dailypost reads in part:

“I have no doubt whatsoever that stories making round that my Client has fled outside Nigeria, were planted to divert attention from their murderous raid on my client’s house.

Who is Nnamdi Kanu to ask me to follow him to war – Gov. Okorocha

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has claimed that Igbos play what he termed as the ‘worst politics’ among the ethnic and geopolitical zones in the country.

He stressed that Hausa had realized that they can now win an election without Igbos.

He said, “Igbos have to change their strategy, in order to reclaim their relevance in Nigeria’s power equation. Quote me anywhere, Igbos play the worst politics in Nigeria.

Why I can’t dethrone Nnamdi Kanu’s father – Governor Ikpeazu

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said there is a clear division between the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and his father, who is the traditional ruler of Afarakwu community in Abia.

Ikpeazu stated this while taking questions from State House correspondents, after a meeting with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday.

The reporters had asked him to react to the demand of a youth group seeking the dethronement of the father of the Biafra agitator.

“I clearly separate Kanu from his father. The processes of handling traditional institutions are enshrined in the laws of our land.

IPOB crisis is more pressing than Boko Haram – Shettima

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima has explained that the issues posed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is more urgent than those by Islamic Sect Boko Haram, and that is why he left his state to visit the South-East governors.

Nation  reports, He said this in Owerri, where the delegation from the Northern Governors Forum met with Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha.

It was reported on Monday that President Buhari had sent the delegation to meet with South-East governors in an effort to unite the nation.

Nigerian Army and Nnamdi Kanu Problem in the state

Nigerian Army point out those behind Nnamdi Kanu

Nigerian Army on Friday said politicians were behind the agitation by Nnamdi Kanu and his group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Police arrest 59 suspected IPOB members

The police have announced the arrest of 59 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia state.

The police have also confirmed the death of an officer after an attack by members of the now outlawed group.

Anthony Ogbizi, the state police commissioner, who stated these, also said the suspected members of IPOB, recently arrested, would be prosecuted for murder, arson and other related crimes.

Ogbizi disclosed this at a media briefing where he paraded seven of the suspected members of IPOB at Ariaria police station in Aba.

‘Operation Python Dance will be staged every year in South-East’ – Army

The Nigerian Army on Sunday said Operation Python Dance, which is currently going on in the South-East, would be staged in the region every year.

Deputy Director, Public Relations 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement entitled ‘The objectives of exercise Egwu Eke 11 (Python Dance II).

The army spokesman insisted that the military campaign was not targeted at anybody, or group.

Nnamdi Kanu petitions UN, US and Russia over army invasion

In letter addressed to Office of the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Palais des Nations CH-1211, Geneva 10, Switzerland, a team of IPOB international lawyers based in US and Nigeria have petitioned UN, US and Russia over the invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s residence and the recent tension in south-East Nigeria.

The group also claimed Nnamdi Kanu’s rights to freedom of speech, association and religion, has also been violated. The petition seeks the intervention of the UN human rights arm in the crisis in South-East Nigeria. The team of the US-based lawyers led by Bruce E. Fein, W. Bruce DelValle, alongside their Nigerian-based Attorney, Aloy Ejimakor, approached the UN human rights on behalf of the IPOB leader, IPOB members and pro-Biafra agitators.

“Dethrone Nnamdi Kanu’s father now or we would do it ourselves, strip him naked and burn his palace”- Umuahia Youths tell Governor Ikpeazu

Following the clash between IPOB members and the Nigerian army, which led to civil unrest in Isiama Afaraukwu community in Umuahia, where Nnamdi Kanu’s father is the traditional ruler, Youths in Umuahia under the aegis, Umuahia Youth Movement, have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, to dethrone the father of the leader of the now-outlawed secessionist group IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu or they would take the laws into their hands by dethroning him, stripping him naked and burning down his palace.

The Youths further called for the continued stay of the military’s Operation Python Dance in their community, as they claimed that if the soldiers are withdrawn, IPOB members would attack them and rob residents of the community of their belongings.

Catholic priest reveals why Nnamdi Kanu cannot lead Igbos

The cleric in charge of the Catholic Institute of West Africa, CIWA, in Port Harcourt, Rev Fr. Pius KII has described the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu as a “persona non grata” unfit to lead the Igbo nation.

Rev Fr Pius predicated his claim on the fact that Kanu came from nowhere to lure young people into a senseless agitation, Dailypost reports.

Addressing his members on Sunday, the Priest stressed that nobody knows Kanu’s address in the United Kingdom, UK, who he worked for or who he did business with in UK.

Nnamdi Kanu to escape through Cameroon – Arewa Youths

Shettima Yerima, president of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has said that his group is aware the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is planning an escape through the Cameroonian borders.

Nnamdi Kanu had reportedly gone into hiding after the Nigerian military declared IPOB a terrorist organisation.

Shettima Yerima, in a call with Punch, said intelligence reports available to the AYCF reveals that the IPOB leader is currently travelling toward the Cameroonian borders.

DR. CHRIS OKAFOR CAUTIONS FG OVER IPOB, URGES PRAYER FOR NIGERIA

The fiery General Overseer of Liberation City church known for his unrivaled audacity and strings of accurate prophecies has cautioned the Federal Government of Nigeria in their new quest to contain the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)

The revered man of God who accurately prophesied the end of Ebola in Nigeria, the outcome of the 2015 elections in Nigeria, the missing Malaysian airline, the release of Nnamdi Kanu from prison, the recently concluded Kenyan elections, etc., has warned that if not well handled, the method and timing of intervention could spell doom for the entire country.

More people killed as Imo Youths allegedly fight against demolition of Ekeukwu Market

There’s been more casualties from the alleged ‘war’ between Imo Youths who are fighting against the demolition of the Ekeukwu market, and the demolition squad allegedly dispatched to market by Gov. Rochas Okorocha.

It was also gathered that the market leaders had before now, reportedly sued the Governor over plans to demolish the market, a lawsuit they allegedly won. Sources claim that the demolition of the market which is reportedly as old as Imo, is against the alleged judgement passed in court.

"Tell Buhari that anyone who tries to arrest me will die"– Nnamdi Kanu

IPOB’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu who spoke today at Boys Technical College (BTC) in Aba, Abia state, also reacted to call for revocation of his bail and arrest.

Cableng reported that Nnamdi Kanu claimed that whoever tries to arrest him will die.

He said: 

“Where we are, is Biafra Land. Aba is the spiritual capital of Biafra land. We started in Aba in 2015 at CKC (Christ the King Catholic Cathedral). .

Finally, IPOB withdraws threat to stop Anambra election

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reportedly withdrawn its threat to stop the November 18 Anambra governorship election.

This is following a meeting IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu held with the leadership of a non-governmental organisation, Ala Igbo Development Foundation in Owerri, the Imo State capital yesterday.