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Obi’s supporters, IPOB behind planned protest, Onanuga says
Mr Bayo Onanuga, a presidential aide, has accused supporters of Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election, of planning protests across the country. Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, who was emphatic that Obi’s supporters were planning to stage nationwide protests, said that Obi would be held responsible for whatever crisis that…
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Alleged rights breach: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to back his alleged violation of his fundamental rights by…
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Defence
Troops raid IPOB/ESN camps, apprehend 25 suspects
The Defence Headquarters has said that troops of Operation UDO KA have raided several training camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South East, and apprehended 25 suspects. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
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Police raid IPOB/ESN camp, neutralise 2 in Enugu
Police operatives in Enugu have raided the camp of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a forest in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two members of the outlawed group were neutralised during the raid. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Daniel Ndukwe,…
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Nmamdi Kanu files brief of appeal against trial court’s ruling
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed his brief of argument against the decision of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja which dismissed his objection to his trial continuation. Kanu, in the brief of argument dated May 28 but filed May 29 by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, prayed the Court of Appeal, Abuja…
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Security
Police arrest ‘wanted’ IPOB/ESN terrorist in Imo
The Police Command in Imo said on Tuesday it had arrested a suspected terrorist who has been on its wanted list for a long . The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, said the suspect, Chidebere Nwuzor, 38, is a notorious member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed group of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Nwuzor, who…
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Security
Troops raid IPOB/ESN camp in Ebonyi, recover arms
Troops of Sector II (Ebonyi) of the Joint Task Force “Operation UDO KA” have conducted a raid on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN) Camp located in Mgbalukwu in Inyimagu, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Enugu by Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, Spokesman…
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Religion
Uzodinma felicitates new Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Obiatuegwu
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has felicitated Most Rev. Thomas Obiatuegwu on his episcopal ordination as Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu Catholic Diocese. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obiatuegwu was ordained at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Orlu, on Wednesday. NAN also reports that the priest was appointed auxiliary bishop in January by the Spiritual Head of the Catholic…
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judiciary
Again, court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG, DSS until March 18
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday again adjourned a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government until March 18 for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on Jan. 8, reported that Justice James Omotosho fixed the hearing for today when no lawyer…
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judiciary
UPDATED: Court to rule in Nnamdi Kanu’s bail prayer March 19
A Federal High Court in Abuja fixed March 19 for ruling in the bail application and preliminary objection to his trial commencement filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice Binta Nyako fixed the date after counsel for the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, and that of Kanu, Alloy Ejimakor, adopted their processes and presented…
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judiciary
Court hears Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application, preliminary objection to his trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard the bail application and preliminary objection to the trial commencement filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Upon resumed hearing of the matter, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, who appeared for the Federal Government, told Justice Binta Nyako that the case was coming up for hearing after the decision of…
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Crime
Police Dismiss False Claims of Umunze as ESN Headquarters and “No-Go-Area”
Awka, Anambra State – The Anambra State Police Command has refuted circulating social media claims asserting that Umunze in Orumba South LGA serves as the headquarters of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), and that the Police consider the town a “No-Go-Area.” Expressing sympathy for a reported kidnapping incident lasting four days in the area, the Police have clarified that the…
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Crime
Fresh crisis hits IPOB as Nnamdi Kanu bars brother from issuing statements
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has ordered his brother, Prince Emmanuel, to stop making public statements on behalf of himself or the family. Emmanuel, in January, urged the public to disregard a voice note that had gone viral, alleging that the IPOB Leader was poisoned in detention. He claimed that he met with…
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IPOB Deputy Commander Responsible for Killing of Gulak Nabbed in Imo
The Nigerian troops have arrested the Deputy Commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, one Nwagwu Chiwendu who is also responsible for the killing of a Northern politician Ahmed Gulak. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Chiwendu, PRNigeria gathered, is IPOB’s main trainer in weapon handling and rose to become the second in command to Temple, who is…
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Police arrests three suspected IPOB members in C/River
The Police Command in Cross River says it has arrested three suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The state Police Commissioner, Sule Balarabe, disclosed this during a parade of the suspects, who were arrested by the command between August and November. The Commissioner gave the names of the suspected IPOB members as Richard Ukehad, 29; Esther…
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Court fixes Jan. 18 for Nnamdi Kanu’s suit challenging jurisdiction
A Federal High Court, Abuja, will on Jan. 18, 2022, hear a suit filed by the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, challenging its jurisdiction to preside over the matter. Justice Binta Nyako fixed the date, on Thursday, following an application for abridgment of time filed by counsel to the IPOB leader, Ifeanyi Ejiofor. The…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s emergency trial set to begin in a Federal High Court
The emergency trial of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is set to begin in a Federal High Court. Although the matter is yet to begin, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, who led Kanu’s legal team and Shuaibu Labaran who is expected to appear for the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) are already seated for the proceeding.…
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