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The Indigenous People of Biafra spokesman, Emma Powerful, has described Nnamdi Kanu’s continuous detention as “unconstitutional”, saying that self-determination is legal as supported by the United Nations laws and by the Africa Union Charter. In a statement on Tuesday, the IPOB’s spokesman commended Anambra and Enugu state governors, Prof. Chukwuma …

THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has faulted reports that four commanders of the Eastern Security Network, ESN were arrested by security agents in Ogbaru, Anambra state. The group in a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, on Saturday said that all its ESN and operatives are intact. It however, …

The Ebonyi State Police Command has directed the people of the state to disregard the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, scheduled for May 8 to May 11 in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Faleye Olaleye, described the sit-at-home as unconstitutional.   Olaleye’s …

THE Police Command in Imo State has confirmed the arrest of 9 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Sector Commander of a dreadful IPOB/ESN syndicate Mathew Chuwkuma 48yrs ‘m’ of Mpam Ahaizu Mbaise LGA, Imo State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Henry …

THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has distanced itself from the Biafra Government in Exile announced by Simon Ekpa. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, said its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Eastern Security Network, ESN, have no links to Biafra Government in Exile. In a statement he signed, Powerful said the …

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Sunday said recent events in Nigeria have shown that Igbos are not wanted in the country. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, said the treatment being meted out to Igbos is unfair. Powerful lamented that security agencies allowed Shi’ites to protest peacefully but attacked its …

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, denied issuing a sit-at-home in Lagos State. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, described the remark as false and laughable. Powerful said the reported order was the handiwork of those trying to blackmail IPOB. In a statement, Powerful said: “The attention of the global movement and …

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Wednesday said it has no plans to print Biafra currency and operate a government in exile. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, warned those he described as autopilot to desist from such a move. In a statement he signed, Powerful distanced IPOB from the autopilot group, …

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged Igbos residing in Lagos State to protect their lives and businesses threatened by thugs led by the former Lagos State National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, chairman Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, said threatening Igbos …

Barely 24 hours to the governorship election, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged Igbos to defend themselves and their properties during the polls. IPOB urged Igbos to defend themselves from any thuggery attack during Saturday’s election. In a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the separatist group, said …