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BIAFRA NEWS : Simon Ekpa not fighting for Biafra – Uwazuruike

    M ovement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra/Biafra  Independence Movement (MASSOB/BIM) has said the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra in exile, Finland-based Simon Ekpa is not fighting for Biafra, but out to truncate the actualisation of the struggle.  Founder of the Movement, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike stated this in Aba at the weekend during the 25th anniversary of the pro-Biafra group.  Uwazuruike, represented by the Biafran Prime Minister, Ezinne Uwaezuoke Precious David, said Ekpa who claims to be the Prime Minister of Biafra in exile, cannot so be when he is preaching violence and not in touch with the situation at home.  He insisted that the independence of Biafra can only be achieved through non violence approach which MASSOB/BIM has been advocating since 1999.  “Simon Ekpa said he’s prime minister of Bịafra in exile. That’s his own way of seeing things. However, we believe that one must start from h...

BIAFRA NEWS : Biafra Declaration BRGIE met US Speaker, congressmen – Simon Ekpa claims

    The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, BRGIE, has claimed that its Finance Minister, Ogechukwu Nkere and the Director Biafra Foreign Affairs, USA,  Ada Eze, held important meetings with US congressmen, including the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Mike Johnson and Congressman Jeff Van Drew to discuss Biafra Liberation and the interest of the Biafran community in the US. He made this known in a series of statements posted on his official X account on Thursday. Ekpa, known as the Prime Minister of BRGIE, noted that Nkere had a fruitful discussion with the US lawmakers regarding the Biafra self-referendum and the Nigerian government’s alleged marginalisation of Biafrans. Ekpa in his statement boasted that US Speaker expressed interest in supporting Biafra’s agitation for self-rule. According to him, the outcome of the discussion during the meetings would help in the actualization of Biafra liberation. H...

BIAFRA NEWS : Simon Ekpa fumes over alleged killing of youths in Anambra community

  The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government in Exile has condemned attacks and killings of Biafrans in the Ogbaru Community in Anambra state. Viral video had emerged over the week showing dead bodies of some youths, with accompanying voice notes claiming they were killed by security agencies. In a statement on Wednesday on Ekpa’s official X handle, he condemned the killings. A video posted by Ekpa, who is known as the Prime Minister of BRGIE, claimed that Nigerian security forces poured gasoline on lifeless men and set them ablaze. According to him, the incident will not deter BRGIE from pursuing Biafra Liberation. “The nation has been thrown into mourning as the terrorists killed and slaughtered innocent Biafra citizens in Ogbaru and destroyed their homes. “On behalf of the Biafra Government, our condolences go to the Biafra families in Ogbaru. “Our objective firmly remains to achieve Biafra Liberation despite the resistance of Nigeria and its institutions...

BIAFRA NEWS : Threat on Yoruba, Bini: Biafra Govt writes Canada in defense of Amaka Sunnberger

  This was contained a letter signed by the Director General of Biafra Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BRGIE, Dr Joy Robi addressed to the Mayor Brampton, Canada. Recall that Sunnberger sparked outrage after a now-viral video she posted on her Tiktok account showed that she would harm Yoruba and Edo People. In response to Sunnberger’s comments, the Nigerian government through the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission, chaired by Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Thursday petitioned the Mayor of Brampton to persecute Sunnberger over her threatening comment. Reacting, to the development Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of BRGIE had vowed to defend Sunnberger.  o this end, Irobi in a three-page letter to the Canadian Government posted on Ekpa’s official X handle on Friday expressed concern over the inaccuracies and potential misunderstandings claimed by NiDCOM over Sunnberger. The letter highlighted several violent remarks by individuals within the Nigerian government against Biafrans which ...

BIAFRA NEWS : End Bad Governance protests , Nigerian Army arrest officer who gunned down 16-year-old protester in Kaduna

  The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of its personnel who gunned down a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed during the ongoing EndBadGovernance protest in Kaduna State.  reports that the young boy was killed on Tuesday when the troops of the Nigerian army stormed the Samaru community in Zaria to disperse the protesters. The security operatives were enforcing a curfew earlier imposed on the ancient city by the Kaduna State Government. Confirming the incident, the NA in a statement issued on Tuesday night by its spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu said the officer responsible for the incident has been arrested. The statement reads, “on 6 August 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army received a distress call that some hoodlums gathered in Samaru in large numbers, burning tires on the road and pelting stones on security personnel. “The troops immediately mobilised and arrived at the scene to disperse the mob and enforce the curfew imposed by the State Government. “On...

BIAFRA NEWS : Simon Ekpa alleges assassination attempts

  The leader of the Biafra Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa has alleged that there is assassination attempt against him. Ekpa disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Tuesday. He claimed that a suicide bomber had been allegedly deployed from Abuja and headed for Finland.He further alleged this was the fifth attempt to take his life amid his struggle for Biafra liberation in recent times. Ekpa said he was monitoring the situation and assured that Biafra Independence would triumph over any attempt. “Sending suicide bombers to Finland to attack Simon Ekpa is their last option and they just departed from Abuja airport. “This is just to inform them that we are monitoring them even from the time they dropped them at the Abuja airport, to their next destination. “We are waiting for you suicide bomber at the port of entry. Their Finland contact knows already he is in the pot of soup. “I remain committed to Biafra Independence, this is your 5th attempt, y...

BIAFRA NEWS : S-East govs; elders, Nnamdi Kanu mourn Iwuanyanwu

      South-East Governors’ Forum has expressed deep pain over the unfortunate demise of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide,  Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. In a statement by Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, the forum said: “The entire region had been thrown into deep mourning by the sudden passing of  Iwuanyanwu.   Iwuanyanwu was an outstanding national leader who served Nigeria meritoriously in various capabilities over the years. “He was a bold, fearless and courageous defender of the truth; an unapologetic protector of the unity, peace, and indivisibility of Nigeria. “The South East, Ndigbo and indeed Nigeria at large, have lost a rare statesman, a dependable patriot, a philanthropist, an astute manager of human and material resources, a champion of justice, equity, fairness, and inclusiveness, a resourceful business leader and entrepreneur who created jobs and employment for thousands...