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The Leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPO), Nnamdi Kanu has given the federal government conditions under which he can be released


Kanu gave the condition while answering questions from former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria Chukwuma Soludo who led a delegation of South-East and South-South leaders under the aegis of Nzuko Umunna to visit him in Prison. 

The IPOB leader said, "I am not begging to be taken out of this place (Kuje Prison); but if I must be released, it must be clean.”

“My release from this place must be through the same legal process that brought me here (Kuje Prison),” Kanu said.
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A splinter group of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB) has said it will deploy civil protests similar to the kind used during the emancipation struggle of Ghandi of India & Martin Luther King Jr. to cripple Nigeria, if Nnamdi Kanu is not released in seven days.
The group disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Information, Comrade Uche Madu,
According to Madu, MASSOB’s action will be sequel to the nationwide protest embarked by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday, demanding the release of Kanu and pledged full support to the protest by the IPOB, stressing that they would not relent till their agitation is actualized.
He also expressed regrets that the Southeast governors, Igbo senators, monarchs as well as leaders are not identifying with the MASSOB struggle.
The MASSOB Information Director also warned that his group would hold the Igbo governors and senators to account, if Kanu is not released.
He said: “MASSOB will unleash the potency of non-violence which includes civil disobe­dience, civil unrest, non-cooperation, civil/massive boycott as was done during the emancipation struggle of Ghandi of India & Martin Luther King junior.
“For the sake of Biafra’s love for our fatherland and the spirit of brotherhood, MASSOB shall continue to identify with genuine and selfless Biafra agitation as showcased in Nnamdi Kanu.
“Only some few disgruntled elements and Abuja errand boys from eastern region are always against Biafra. MASSOB shall hold Igbo governors, National Assembly members, traditional rulers and opinion leaders heavily responsible if Nnamdi Kanu is not released coming week.
“The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will worsen the already fragile security situation in Nigeria. Factional MASSOB, IPOB and other genuine groups are now ready,” 


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The Leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on Wednesday rained abuse on Nigeria after court dismissed six count out of 11 counts charges preferred against him. In court, he said;

''This is a country where law enforcement agencies do not obey the law, you heard the judge say it today''

''This is a country of savages and animals.''

''All hail biafra, all hail biafra.''

''Biafra or death, death to Nigeria''

''You kill my people, we'll kill you,'' Kanu said.

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The secret trial of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and three others has begun at the Federal High Court, Abuja. 

Kanu, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, who are on trial for treasonable felony and terrorism were shielded from the public in the courtroom.

Justice Binta Nyako had on Dec. 13, 2016, ruled that the identity of witnesses in the matter would be protected but at Tuesday’s sitting, the judge and parties were all shielded from public view. Nnamdi Kanu leaving the court today There was also a heavy presence of security personnel within and around the court premises. 

This made it difficult for people, including journalists and relatives of the defendants to enter the court. The defence team, however, insisted that each of the defendants was entitled to have four relatives in court during proceedings.

This led to a short adjournment to enable security operatives allow the defendants’ relatives into the courtroom. On resumption of proceedings, the defence counsel informed the court of its pending applications seeking to quash the charges against the four defendants. Counsel to Kanu, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, also informed the court of another application challenging the competence of the charge against the defendants. Ejiofor told the court that the proof of evidence did not support the charges against his client to warrant his continual detention.

“The charge does not warrant his detention because there is no case against him,” he said. Ejiofor also told the court that the Department of State Services (DSS) were frustrating the efforts of counsel in gaining access to the defendants. 

He also alleged that relatives of the defendants were being continuously harassed and arrested each time they visited them in prison. 

“They (DSS) are clamping down on the innocent citizens. If anything should happen to me or my family, the DSS should be held responsible,” Ejiofor said. Nyako cautioned operatives of the DSS against sensationalising the case, saying that there was nothing special about the four defendants.

According to her, this is a simple criminal case so I do not understand all the “gra-gra” around it which I see from my CCT camera. She also said that the defendants should be unhand-cuffed as soon as they arrived the court premises as the defence team had complained that they were brought into court in handcuffs. “State operatives should threat the case like any other case. 

You cannot break the constitution and still expect to be guided by the constitution,” Nyako said. She asked the defence team to file a formal complaint of all the allegations they made and serve the court. The judge also asked them to quickly serve the court copies of their applications to allow expeditious hearing. She said that ruling on the applications would determine whether the case would be terminated or continued. Nyako adjourned the matter till Jan. 12 to hear the application challenging the competence of the charge as well as that seeking to quash the case.

source: Vanguard News Nigeria
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Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and three others, David Nwawuisi, Benjamin Madubugwu and Chidiebere Onwudiwe, accused of treasonable felony are being tried by the Federal government.

Their trial resumed today at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Nnamdi Kanu however caused an uproar when he realized the court enforced trying him secretly








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The secret trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, commenced on Monday at the Federal High Court Abuja with some journalists prevented from entering the court premises
Kanu, alongside three others, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, are currently facing trial for an 11-count charge bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony and publication of defamatory matter.
The Justice Binta Nyako-led court had in December 2016 fixed today for the commencement of Kanu’s secret trial.
But Kanu, who doubles as the Director of Radio Biafra, caused a stir during the court proceedings when he shouted at Justice Nyako, saying he will not be tried in private.
A security personnel at the gate explained that journalists who were refused entrance where those without Federal High Court tags.

It was observed that some journalists were, however, allowed in amid displeasure of other reporters.
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Below are the  photos of IPOB/Nnamdi Kanu's supporters today 10th January 2017 at federal high court Abuja.



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The indigenous people of Biafra's leader, Nnamdi Kanu arrived the Federal High Court, Abuja for the commencement of his trial in a white outfit with the so called Biafra flag on his pocket design.

Inner source indicates states that, Kanu is still refusing to submit himself to secret trial.

He was brought in amidst tight security. Also, a lot of journalists were not able to access the court premises as a result of not having Federal High Court tags.

The atmosphere was tensed. Some journalists said they have applied and yet the court did not reply.

IPOB had earlier stated that International observers would monitor the trial.
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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has raised the alarm over alleged plot by the British government and President Muhammadu Buhari to secretly kill its leader, Nnamdi Kanu by administering a “non – traceable posion.”

The secessionist group claimed the move was aimed at preventing Kanu from releasing videos and “classified information ” indicting both Buhari and the British government as “accessory to genocide on Biafrans.”
IPOB also alleged that Kanu was wanted dead before the United States, US, President elect, Donald Trump was sworn in as President.
The pro – Biafra group said a, “phantom road accident” would be arranged for the vehicle conveying Kanu to court should the poisoning attempt fails.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the separatist group wondered why the British Government would opt to align with “people of Islamic faith such as Buhari to kill Biafrans and enthrone servitude in Biafraland?”
IPOB called on the British government to retrace its step of allegedly scheming to poison Kanu.
The group warned that should anything happens to Kanu and others standing trial with him, the “British Government shall be held directly responsible for their deaths.”
IPOB further reaffirmed its struggle towards the restoration of Biafra, saying “Both Buhari and the Biafra-hating British Government are incapable” of stopping the God ordained project.
The statement reads, “We can confirm that the British Government is working in tandem with President Muhammadu Buhari to stealthily administer a non-traceable poison on the leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“Our intelligence gathering team revealed that one of the reasons for embarking on this heinous crime by both the British Government and Buhari is to stop the avalanche of leaked videos and some classified information which incontrovertibly placed the British Government as an accessory to genocide on Biafrans.
“Another reason is to ensure that Nnamdi Kanu is dead before Mr. Donald J. Trump takes over as the 45th President of the USA. We have also confirmed that should the plan to poison Nnamdi Kanu fail, a phantom road accident will be arranged for the vehicle conveying Nnamdi Kanu to court on any of the court days beginning from Tuesday, 10th of January 2017.
“What bothers us in IPOB is the fact that Biafrans are Christians and a sizeable proportion of whom are Anglican denomination including the parents of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, which was where they baptised and christened him “Kenneth or Kenny” for short.
“So as a child and in accordance with Anglican prayer book Nnamdi Kanu grew up praying for the safety and well being of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and all their heirs. But the question we ask the British Government is this;
“Why would Britain, a supposedly Christian country and a proclaimed member of the body of Christ, be supporting people of Islamic faith such as Buhari to kill Biafrans and enthrone servitude in Biafraland?
“From where is this British Government hatred on fellow Christians of Biafran descent coming? Perhaps, the British Government must tell the world what we, Biafrans, did to them that makes them hate us so much.
“Is it because we accepted Christianity that they see us as inferior beings or is it the fact that we have English names that made them see us as people without a proud identity? Even the undersigned of this press release still bear their English names and append same on all documents both personal and corporate.
“Why would the British Government want Nnamdi Kanu dead in spite of the fact that he is a British citizen? Or is it in line with the British Government’s standard practice of hating every African freedom fighter? Recall that both Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron called Nelson Mandela a terrorist and demanded he should be hanged.
“In like manner, the British Government is now pushing for Nnamdi Kanu to be jailed by Buhari’s sister and incompetent Judge, Mrs Binta Nyako. This hatred for African freedom fighters, especially those of the Christian faith, by the British Government is very surprising considering that these are Africans who willingly accepted Christianity.
“What is it in Islam that the British Government discovered which makes them abandon their fellow Christians and connive with Muslims to oppress and kill these Christians on a continual basis?
“We would like to use this opportunity to caution the British Government to retrace their steps and terminate their plans to kill Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We are also putting the world on notice that should anything happen to Nnamdi Kanu or those detained with him and elsewhere in Nigeria, the British Government shall be held directly responsible for their deaths.

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Monday, warned President Muhammadu Buhari to ‘stay clear’ of the South-East.

The President is slated to attend the opening session of the South-East Economic Summit in Enugu on Thursday.

But IPOB, in a statement entitled, ‘Muhammadu Buhari must stay clear of Biafra land or have himself to blame for the outcome of any such visit,’ told the President to cancel the planned visit.

The secessionist group, in a statement signed by its spokespersons, Emma Nmezu (a lawyer) and Dr. Clifford Iroanya, equally warned Igbo governors and other political leaders against hosting Buhari in Enugu or any other part of the South-East.

IPOB warned that the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and other leaders should be held responsible for any breakdown of law and order in the state if Buhari went ahead to visit the Coal City on December 22.

The pro-Biafran group alleged that Buhari was a ‘killer and persecutor’ of Igbo and should not be allowed to visit the geopolitical zone.

The statement read in part, “The Indigenous People of Biafra have received information that Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) will be visiting Enugu on the 22nd of December, 2016. We object totally to this visit.

“We warn that any governor or Igbo politician that receives Buhari in Enugu will have himself or herself to blame. We make it public that should there be a breakdown of law and order in Enugu on the 22nd of December, greedy Igbo politicians will have themselves to blame.

“Any Igbo governor or politician that is found among those hobnobbing with Buhari becomes an enemy of the people and shall pay dearly for it.”

IPOB also demanded an investigation into the Amnesty International report, which accused the army of mass killing of Biafra activists.

The group urged all pro-Biafra activists to be in Enugu on December 22 to show their anger over Buhari’s visit.

“We are calling on all Biafrans to descend on Enugu on the said date of December 22, 2016 to show our anger and displeasure at this attempt by some greedy Igbo men to insult the memory of our glorious dead and those still in detention with our leader.
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Brother to incarcerated leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Prince Kanu, has insisted that the embattled Director of Radio Biafra is critically ill in Kuje prison.

Recall that IPOB had recently raised the alarm over Kanu’s health but a splinter group, The Re-branded Indigenous People of Biafra, TRIPOB, had dismissed the report saying the embattled Director of Radio Biafra was hail and hearty.

According Prince Kanu, “The leader of IPOB, Kanu is my brother and is having a severe abdominal pain and ocassional tightening in the chest resulting in cough.

“My brother needs urgent medical attention and we demand that a foreign doctors be allowed to examine him because we believe more in their diagnosis after all even the President travels abroad for treatment.”

Accusing the Department of State Services, DSS, of abandoning Kanu to his faith, Prince said, “DSS is aware as the report is everywhere and nothing has been done.”

Commenting on the the crises currently rocking IPOB, Kanu said, “There is no such thing as splinter groups, its only in the media and was orchestrated by the Federal Government.



“IPOB is one and remains one. The government is trying to create confusion here and there.”
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The wife of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has denied some statements saying her husband is giving up on the fight for independence of IPOB.

She condemned that the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) was negotiating with the Nigerian federal government on the possible release of Kanu, on the condition that he would renounce Biafra.


But Kanu’s wife in a statement maintained that the recent allegations against her husband Nnamdi Kanu were incorrect and insulting.

“Anybody thinking that my husband will renounce Biafra is certifiably insane,” she said, adding that “MEND does not speak for her husband.”

“This type of news as distressing as it is, is laughable because no group can postulate what my husband can or cannot do or say. This is not only an insult to our belief and of our rights as a people, perpetrated by dishonourable minds”, she further stated.

Kanu’s wife added that “It is now apparent that the charges against my husband are politically motivated and not a judicial process as President Buhari would have the world believe.

“This singular act of tyranny and injustice against my husband amongst others is reprehensible to every reasonable mind and is one of the critical reasons for the emergence of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) who have in their quest, consistently called for the release of my husband, which President Buhari has underplayed.

“Subsequently, Nnamdi Kanu should be present at any negotiations and I can refer President Buhari to F.W. de Klerk of South Africa on how to negotiate with a freedom fighter.”


The IPOB had equally released a statement stating their leader had not “consented to any agreement”.
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