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  1. Nnamdi Kanu Supporters Dare Police: Protest Planned for Detained IPOB Leader

    Nigeria Nnamdi Kanu Supporters Dare Police: Protest Planned for Detained IPOB Leader

    The Digest: Pro-Nnamdi Kanu protesters, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, are set to march on Abuja's Aso Rock Villa, defying a police warning and a court order restricting the demonstration. According to Daily Trust, security forces are on high alert, setting up roadblocks to prevent a breach...
  2. Police Vow to Arrest Organisers of Planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest at Aso Rock

    Nigeria Police Vow to Arrest Organisers of Planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest at Aso Rock

    The Digest: The Nigerian Police Force has issued a strong warning against a planned protest at the Presidential Villa demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, stating that anyone who violates a recent court order will be arrested and prosecuted. The warning follows the mobilisation of...
  3. NMA Panel: Nnamdi Kanu’s Ailment Not Life-Threatening, Fit for Trial

    Nigeria NMA Panel: Nnamdi Kanu’s Ailment Not Life-Threatening, Fit for Trial

    The Digest: A medical panel constituted by the Nigerian Medical Association has determined that the health condition of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is not life-threatening, clearing the way for his terrorism trial to proceed. The report, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja...
  4. Bashir Ahmad: Releasing Nnamdi Kanu Betrays IPOB's Victims

    Nigeria Bashir Ahmad: Releasing Nnamdi Kanu Betrays IPOB's Victims

    The Digest: Bashir Ahmad has declared that calls for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release constitute a "grave betrayal" to the victims of the group's brutality, a statement that has drawn immediate and heated backlash online. Former Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad condemned calls for Nnamdi...
  5. Atiku Joins Sowore in Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release or Fair Trial

    Nigeria Atiku Joins Sowore in Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release or Fair Trial

    The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has aligned with activist Omoyele Sowore’s campaign, demanding the immediate release or fair prosecution of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Key Points: Atiku described Kanu’s detention as “an open sore on our nation’s conscience” and an...
  6. Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Stalled as Medical Report is Delayed

    Nigeria Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Stalled as Medical Report is Delayed

    The Digest: The terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has been postponed to October 16, 2025, due to the absence of a crucial medical report. Key Points: Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the case. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) failed to...
  7. Nnamdi Kanu Alleges 'Danger of Sudden Death' from Ailments in DSS Custody

    Nigeria Nnamdi Kanu Alleges 'Danger of Sudden Death' from Ailments in DSS Custody

    The Digest: The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared he is in "immediate danger of stroke, collapse, or sudden death" due to untreated ailments while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). His detailed complaint to the Nigerian Medical...
  8. 'Sitting on a Keg of Gunpowder': IPOB's Stark Warning to Tinubu Over Kanu

    Nigeria 'Sitting on a Keg of Gunpowder': IPOB's Stark Warning to Tinubu Over Kanu

    Key Points: The Indigenous People of Biafra has issued a stark warning to the Nigerian government, stating the country is "sitting on a keg of gunpowder" over the deteriorating health of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a strongly-worded statement, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful cautioned...
  9. Nigerian Army Captures Notorious ESN Commander "Gentle De Yahoo" in Imo Operation

    Nigeria Nigerian Army Captures Notorious ESN Commander "Gentle De Yahoo" in Imo Operation

    The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a high-profile commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Codenamed "Gentle De Yahoo," he was captured during a raid on his hideout in Imo State...
  10. DSS Disputes Kanu’s Deteriorating Health, Opposes Hospital Transfer

    Nigeria DSS Disputes Kanu’s Deteriorating Health, Opposes Hospital Transfer

    The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has rejected claims that detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu requires urgent transfer to the National Hospital, Abuja, calling the reports "exaggerated" and made in "bad faith." In a counter-affidavit, the agency insisted its medical facilities...
  11. IPOB Disowns Simon Ekpa after Terrorism Conviction

    Nigeria IPOB Disowns Simon Ekpa after Terrorism Conviction

    The Digest: Following Simon Ekpa's conviction for terrorism in Finland, the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) has once again distanced itself from the pro-Biafra agitator. This dramatic turn marks a family feud, with IPOB stating that Ekpa’s conviction is his burden alone and that he is not...
  12. Igbo Youths Vow to Boycott 2027 Elections Over Nnamdi Kanu's Detention

    Nigeria Igbo Youths Vow to Boycott 2027 Elections Over Nnamdi Kanu's Detention

    The Digest: The All Igbo Youth Forum (ALYF) has threatened to boycott the 2027 elections unless the federal government releases Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB. Despite claims from Edo State Governor Okpebholo that Kanu's release hinges on security and political dialogue, the youth forum...
  13. Finland Moves Against Simon Ekpa With Rare Terrorism Charges Tied to IPOB

    Nigeria Finland Moves Against Simon Ekpa With Rare Terrorism Charges Tied to IPOB

    Finnish prosecutors have filed terrorism-related charges against Simon Ekpa, citing incitement and links to an outlawed group. The charges are tied to his pro-Biafra activities and alleged online propaganda. The Finnish court charged Ekpa with incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent...
  14. Simon Ekpa’s Extradition? Nigerian Security Forces Await With Quiet Confidence

    Nigeria Simon Ekpa’s Extradition? Nigerian Security Forces Await With Quiet Confidence

    As talk of Simon Ekpa’s extradition grows, Nigerian security agencies appear cautiously optimistic. His possible return could mark a shift in the long-running struggle over separatist unrest in the South-East. KEY POINTS: A DSS witness testified in court that Ekpa may soon be extradited from...
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