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The Organisation of Emerging African States has raised an alarm over the continued detention of Simon Ekpa, a Biafra separatist
28 Nov
Fresh facts reveal that arrested Pro-Biafra separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, and Finnish authorities may request a re-evaluation of the terror
22 Nov
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday distanced itself from Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), who was arrested in Finland alongside four others over terror-related activities. According to the Finnish Police, Ekpa was arrested "on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent," while…
21 Nov
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters hopes that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be extradited to Nigeria to face charges of terrorism brought against him. Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, disclosed this on Thursday night, adding that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chris Musa,…
21 Nov
Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, alongside four other individuals, have been arrested in Finland for terror-related activities
16 Nov
Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has announced the appointment of a United States attorney, Arman Dabiri, to aid in achieving Biafra self-rule. Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, stating that the legal practitioner would play a key role in the actualisation of Biafra…
4 Nov
In commemoration of the 91st posthumous birthday of late Igbo leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has said that nothing on earth can stop the actualisation of Biafra independence. Ekpa stated this in a statement on Monday in reaction to a report by an international media titled 'Biafra's March towards Independence gains momentum'.…
24 Oct
The Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, a group founded by Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has issued a fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government for the return of all detained Biafrans to the Southeast. Ekpa, who made this known in a statement on Thursday, said the ultimatum, which is expected to last until October 27,…
21 Oct
Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has clarified that there will be no sit-at-home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the Southeast. This comes as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) also denied declaring a sit-at-home exercise for October 21 and 22 in any part of Igbo land. Ekpa, who disclosed this in a statement on…
29 Aug
Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has urged the Nigerian government to accept results of self-referendum for Biafra liberation. Ekpa who made this in a statement on Thursday said this is on the background of "over 50 million Biafra who voted in support of Biafra self-rule in a poll conducted by BRGIE." Ekpa noted that the…
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