Ekpa
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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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Recently, Bayo Onanuga responded to a Guardian lead story about how the economic frustrations of Nigerians in the hands of the Tinubu government are increasing sentiments in favor of the return of military dictatorship. Bayo Onanuga himself quoted a part of the Guardian story that said "And while the political elite splurge on fine wines…
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