Biafra News

SINS OF SIMON EKPA, THE SO-CALLED BIAFRA PRIME MINISTER IN EXILE The arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), by Finnish authorities last Thursday has reignited questions about his controversial role in the Biafra agitation movement. Born on March 21, 1985, in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State, Ekpa has emerged as a polarising figure …

AS SIMON EKPA COMES TO JUDGEMENT Simon Ekpa, the self-styled leader of the Biafra secessionist movement, appears to be facing his long-overdue reckoning following his arrest by the Finnish government on allegations of terrorism. Ekpa has consistently stirred the hornet’s nest for years with his incendiary remark and actions, so much so that his name has become synonymous with terror …

Some Nigerians in Finland are in panic following the arrest and detention of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa. Ekpa is one of the leaders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. According to sources, Nigerians in the European country are afraid of commenting on the arrest of the suspect over fear of being attacked. A Nigerian community leader, who spoke to …

OUR DIPLOMATIC PRESSURE ON FINLAND IS WHY SIMON EKPA WAS ARRESTED – FG The Federal Government on Friday attributed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in-Exile, to sustained diplomatic pressure on Finland by Nigeria. Ekpa was arrested alongside four others on Thursday on suspicion of terrorist activities. The Finnish District Court of …

OHANAEZE CELEBRATES SIMON EKPA’S ARREST, SAYS IT’S HUGE RELIEF The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has described the arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Biafran independence movement, as a huge relief for the Ndigbo. The organization said Ekpa’s arrest marked a significant milestone in the collective journey towards healing and reconciliation. A Finnish court had sent …

IPOB DISOWNS SIMON EKPA, SAYS HE’S NOT ITS MEMBER‘The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has disowned Finland based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested yesterday for allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the South East, Nigeria.In a press release by IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, the group stated categorically that “for public records, Simon Ekpa has never been a member of IPOB …

SIMON EKPA WILL BE EXTRADITED TO NIGERIA – DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Director of …

FINLAND COURT REMANDS SIMON EKPA IN PRISON FOR INCITING TERROR IN NIGERIA A Finland district court in Lahti on Thursday, ordered the imprisonment of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on probable cause for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria. Ekpa was accused of using social media platforms to …

EX-PRESIDENTIAL AIDE BERATES FG OVER CONTINUOUS KILLINGS IN SOUTH EAST Jackson Ude, the former Director of Strategy and Communications for President Goodluck Jonathan, has lampooned the federal government over the continuous killing of Igbos in the Southeastern part of the country. He described and irresponsible, despicable and dangerous, the lackluster attitude of the federal government towards the bloodsheds and denial …

FIVE FEARED KILLED AS SIT-AT-HOME ENFORCERS ATTACK ANAMBRA COMMUNITIES Communities in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone are in tension as gunmen said to be enforcing the outlawed sit-at-home order wreaked havoc on Monday morning. It was gathered that the attacks which happened between 8am and 10am in Abatete, Abagana and Ukpo left no fewer than five persons dead. A source told …