We demand an immediate response from the Nigerian government the whereabout of Nnamdi Kanu - British government

The British government has demanded the whereabout of the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu from the Nigerian government.



Speaking through the British high commission in Nigeria, Joe Abuku expressed deep concern over the whereabout of the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Joe Abuku in an email said that the British government seek for clarification from the Nigerian government of a British-Nigerian man who was reportedly missing since army invasion into his residence since on the 14 September, 2017.

Recall that the Indigenous people of Biafra leader, Mazi Nnamdi's home Afara Ukwu, Umuahia in Abia state was raded by men of the Nigerian army on the 14th of September, 2017 and ever since Nnamdi Kanu's whereabout remains unknown.

Responding to the whereabout of the IPOB leader, Joe Abuku said;

"We are seeking urgent clarification from the Nigerian authorities the status and whereabouts of Mr. KANU, a British-Nigerian man who has been reported missing since September 14."

Although the Defence headquarters has denied rumors that the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu is in their custody as false.

Defence Headquarters finally reveals the whereabout of the proscribed group leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu

The defence headquarters has finally issued a statement regarding the whereabout of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi KANU


In a statement released by the defence headquarters spokesman, Maj. Gen. John Enenche said that the whereabout of the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra is unknown as he, Nnamdi Kanu is not in the military custody as claimed by many.

Maj. Gen. Enenche stated this at a news conference held today 29 September, 2017 in Abuja. The defence headquarters spokesman also said that the military operations across the country is to deal with the various security challenges.

The spokesman also pledged the military loyalty to the Commander-in-Chiefs of the armed forces, President, Muhammadu Buhari and the country constitution.

Enenche also narrated the the exercises carried out by the Nigerian Military across the country as a process of tackling the challenges in the country and also training its personnel, noting that they were been carried out in line with the best international practices. 

The spokesman also said that the military is working with the civil authorities to tackle emerging security threat. This, he said that most of the advanced countries passed through these processes and challenging times.

BIAFRA: FG terrorist tag on IPOB is unfortunate as igbo is the most marginalized ethnic group in Nigeria - President general Ohaneze

The president general of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia John Nwodo has faulted the federal government on its moves in declaring the IPOB group as terrorist.


Speaking at the Chatham house on Wednesday 26 September, 2017 said the federal government move to declare the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB as terrorist group is unfortunate stressing that the group do no constitute enough evidence to meet the international law to be seen as terrorist.

Nwodo noted that even though some of the activities by the group do not go well with him still do not qualify to be tagged as the boko haram terrorist group which have involved in a guerilla battle with the Nigerian forces and have killed over two hundred thousand people.

Nwodo's statements;

"Our present constitution is not autochthonous. It was not written by the people of Nigeria. It was not approved in a National referendum. In jurisprudence, its effectiveness will score a very low grade on account of its unacceptability.

"Regrettably, it continues to hold sway and begins with a false proclamation, we the people of Nigeria.

"IPOB and Boko haram have been designated as terrorist organizations by the federal government. This development in relation to IPOB is unfortunate.

"Boko haram is an armed organization which has attacked and occupied Nigerian territory hoisted its flag and appointed local authority governments.

"It has abducted and abused Nigerian women, kidnapped and imprisoned many and killed over two hundred thousand people. It is still involved in guerrilla warfare against Nigeria. Yet, the federal government is negotiating with them.

"No member of Boko haram captured by the military is under trail. Members of this federal government are on record for condemning the previous government for brutal murder of Boko haram members and condemning the retired Chief of Army Staff for zealous prosecution of the anti-terror campaign.

"Members of the sect who confess to a change of mind have been received along with their abducted female partners in the presidency and rehabilitation.

"The declaration of IPOB as a terrorist organization is in my view hurried, unfair, and not in conformity with the intendment of the law. Whereas, I am not completely in agreement with some of the methods of IPOB like it's inappropriate and divisive broadcast.

"The uncontested evidence given by the attorney General of the Federation in an interlocutory action claiming that IPOB attempted and or actually snatched guns from law enforcement agents are, if proven, merely criminal offences.

"They do not constitute enough evidence to meet international law definitions of a terrorist organization. The Igbo's in Nigeria feel the treatment of IPOB as unfair, discriminatory and overhanded.

"They see the move as an attempt to encourage a profiling of Igbo's in the international security arena."

Nwodo said.

Presidency fires back at US over stand on IPOB terrorist tag

Following the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB by the federal government of Nigeria as a terrorist organization.


Recall that VsXtra blog had reported the United State of America position on the IPOB as not seen as a terrorist organization. This was stated by the spokesman of the American embassy in Nigeria.

The Nigeria's information minister, Lai Mohammed speaking on BBC world service program focused on Africa said the position of the American government on IPOB was very unfortunate.

The information minister stressed that countries should work together as to ensure terrorism does not thrive and not choose which are not fully knowing that terrorist has no boundary.

"The fact that the United States does not Categorise IPOB as a terrorist group, America's position was very unfortunate because, if countries decide to pick and choose which organizations are terrorist and which are not bearing in mind that terrorism has no boundary.

"I think every country should work together to ensure that terrorism does not thrive."

Lai Mohammed said.

Military planned to blackmail IPOB in the next coming week exposed - Somto Okonkwo

A Facebook user has claimed and revealed a planned blackmail on the IPOB members by the military.



Somto Okonkwo a Facebook user took to his Facebook timeline to narrate how the military wants to blackmail his fellow IPOB members in the coming week.

The facebook user claimed that an undisclosed reliable source from the Nigerian military had informed him about the military planned blackmail as to give reasons why the military had tag the group a terrorist organization.

Somto Okonkwo said to alert all IPOB members that the Nigerian military will will disguise as IPOB members and then lay an ambush on a van loaded with soldiers while some will televise the event and  publish it online.

"A top military insider who reside in Abuja and a friend who is not an IPOB member called and told me that, a top Nigerian military  personnel have planned to blackmail IPOB in the coming week.

"He said, they will dress convicts and those sentenced to death by the Nigerian government as soldiers with military vans, and then drive them into Biafra land.

"While the real soldiers will disguise as IPOB members who will then lay armbush on them with a standby camera which will record everything going on.

"They will then televise it and say its their evidence of terming IPOB as a terrorist organization and after that they will introduce more soldiers into Biafra land.

"Please spread this info. Let's make sure the world knows about it. The Nigerian government really wants to use this medium to kill more innocent Biafrans."

The Facebook user claimed.

The federal government is in the position to produce my client, Nnamdi Kanu in court on the next sitting - Kanu Lawyer fumes

Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer, Ejiofor has raised an alarm regarding the whereabout of his client, Nnamdi Kanu and ask the federal government to produce his client.


Council to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Barrister Ejiofor has called on the federal government to produce his client on the said adjourned date in court.

Ejiofor made the disclosure in an interview with Vanguard news paper as he said the whereabout of his client still remains unknown to him.

Ejiofor accused the federal government of using the military code name, Operation Python Dance 2 to invade the home of his client,Nnamdi Kanu stating that before the invasion his client called him and told him about the military presence in his environment and after that he has not heard again from his client.

"The fact is that they are in position to produce him at the next adjourned date. It is public knowledge that my client had before his house was invaded, always made himself available for trial.


"He never evaded trial as he made it known that he was ready. If he wanted to jump bail, he would have done so immediately he was released from prison. But he did not run.

"The last time I spoke with my client was the day his house was invaded by soldiers who he said were shooting sporadically. Since then, I have not heard from my client again.

"If he his alive, they should tell the court on that day, they will not only explain to the trial court, but they will also produce the soldiers that went to his home to attack him."

This is also as Ejiofor said that he would not be surprised if the federal government moves against the people who stood surety for Nnamdi Kanu as the whole thing lies in the hands of the federal government.

Arewa Consultative Forum finally bows to pleasure on Restructuring

Following the calls from other regions in Nigeria to restructure the country the arewa consultative forum(ACF) and the Northern elders forum(NEF) has declared its support.



This was made available to the punch news paper in an interview on Sunday 24th September, 2017 by the Arewa Consultative Forum national publicity secretary, Alhaji Biu Muhammad.

The publicity secretary said that the north will support the call for Restructuring if only it will bring strength and unity in the country and also will give equal opportunities and rights to citizens.

Alhaji Biu said;

"Arewa Consultative Forum respect the view of Nigerians on any structure of government that will strengthen our unity and peaceful coexistence for equitable development.

"Arewa Consultative Forum reaffirm its commitment to one united, indivisible and indissoluble Nigeria with equal rights and opportunities for all.

"We also support due process within our Democratic institutions in effecting any structural change for the common good for all."

He said.

Arsene Wenger praises team over 2 - 0 win against West Brom

The Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger has praised his team over 2 - 0 win against West Brom.


Arsene Wenger louded his boys for the wining over West Bromwich earlier played today 25/9/2017, the Arsenal coach said it was not an easy match to play and win the West Bromwich.

Arsene Wenger commended his boys in a short interview after the end of the match.

Wenger said;

"You are always under when everybody else win You know you cannot afford to drop points. We know in the premier league that we know the team who can give you a very difficult time is West Brom.

"And that is why, for me, it is an important win. He said.

This was as Lacazett scored the two goals living arsenal with three points.

The United States of America do not see IPOB as a terrorist Organization - US Embassy

The United States of America has come out openly to say that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB is not a terrorist organization and is not recognized as such under the US law.



The Punch news paper reports that the spokesperson for the American Embassy in Nigerian, Russell Brooks has disclose the stance of the American government over the Nigerian government declaring the People of Indigenous People of Biafra as a terrorist Organization.

The US embassy spokesperson in his statement said that the United States of America is committed to the Unity of Nigeria and calls for peaceful resolution in the present crisis in the Nigerian State.

In the report Russell Brooks said,

"The United States Government is strongly committed to Nigeria's Unity. Important political and economic issues affecting the Nigerian people, such as the allocation of resources are worthwhile topics for respectful debate in a democracy.

"While the context of unity, we encourage all Nigerians to support a de-escalation of tensions and peaceful resolution of grievances.

"The Indigenous People of Biafra is a terrorist organization under the US law."

He said.

Federal government reveals secret bank account of IPOB funded by Top Nigerians at home and in Diaspora - Source

A top security source has revealed a secret bank account funded by Nigerians to support the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB)



A Nigerian news paper, The Nation news paper reported that a security source says an intelligence discovery of a secret bank account funded by Nigerians to pilot the affairs of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The source was quoted as saying most of the people funding the agitators are Nigerians living home and abroad which account discovered is in Paris.

The source said:

"Intelligence gathering has led to the discovery of an account in Paris into which some Nigerians in the Diaspora remit funds to support IPOB.

"From the said account, funds were being drawn for the activities of IPOB at home and abroad. The relevant security agencies did a thorough job and provided incontrovertible evidence on the basis of which the government proscribed the terrorist organization.
"These Nigerians in the Diaspora are using France as a clearing house. Investigations also confirmed inflows into the account from Holland, Hungary, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Turkey, Singapore and other parts of Europe.

"In fact, a football tournament was recently organized in Senegal to raise funds for IPOB. As a matter of fact, the account is being used to get money from a lot of people in the Diaspora.

"What many Nigerians did not know is that the Minister of Information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed was talking on the basis of credible intelligence report.

"But with the cooperation by the international community, especially the relevant countries, we will soon get the list of all the people remitting funds into the account in Paris."

Chief Femi Fani Kayode reacts to president Mohammadu Buhari Speech at UN, "You are the most ruthless dictator that Nigeria has ever known"

The former minister of aviation, Chief Fani Kayode who has been one of the critics of the president Buharis led government has come heavily on the president over speech at the United Nations meeting held in New York, United States of America.


Chief Kayode lambasted the president noting that the president has no idea of what he was saying as he was concern over the affairs and present condition of the state of Pakistan and condemned North Korea activities living Nigeria's problem unsolved.

The former minister took to his Facebook timeline to query the president for not showing concern over the incessant killing of innocent pro-Biafra agitators in the South East and South South region by the military.

"You condemn the killing of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar yet you slaughter Igbo Christians and Shiite Muslims in Nigeria and you turn blind eye as your salafist Fulani herdsmen butcher northern and southern Christians.

"You declare support for the establishment of a Palestinian State yet you reject the idea of Biafra.

"You condemn N. Korea's dictatorship yet you have proved to be the most ruthless dictator that Nigeria has ever known. Your speech at the United Nations was pitiful, shameless and uninspiring. 

"It was a cocktail of contradiction, deceit and mendacities."

South East governors disowns IPOB declears all activities cease to exist recognises Ohanaeze Ndigbo alone

The south eastern governors forum has disowns the separatist movement, IPOB and declears its activities and calls for one united Nigeria as it recognises the Ohanaeze Ndigbo alone.



The south east governors has come heavily on the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB on the recent deployment of heavy military war carriers in the region causing fear among the people most especially in Abia State.

The governors in an emergency meeting held at the Enugu government house calls the Indigenous People of Biafra led by Nnamdi Kanu to stop every activity being carried out for the break away of the region from Nigeria.

After the two hours meeting held in the state house in Enugu the governor of Ebonyi state read the communiqué.

"All activities of IPOB is hereby proscribe. IPOB and all other aggrieved groups are advised to articulate their position on all national issues and submit to the committee of governors and national assembly members from the southeast zone through the chairman, southeast governors forum."

Those in attendance where all the south east governors accept, the governor of Imo State who was represented by his deputy, others in attendance where, the Ohanaze president, Chief Nnia Nwodo, the Senate deputy president, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, the general office commanding the 82 division, Enugu, Adamu Abubakar.

BREAKING: The Nigerian army head quarters declears IPOB a terrorist organization

The Nigerian army headquarters in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria has declared the Indeginous People of Biafra, IPOB, a terrorist group.



Following the recent clash between the Nigerian army and some IPOB members, the Nigerian army said it has carried out investigations and from the investigation so far that IPOB is a violent group.

In a recent statement signed by the Nigerian army director of director of defence information, John Eneche said.

After all the necessary investigation, that the military has decided that the IPOB is a violent group and as such recognized and classified as a terrorist group.

Read statement: 

"After due professional analysis and recent development, it has become expedient to notify the general public that the claim by the IPOB actors that the organization is non-violent is not true. Hence, the need to bring to public awareness the true and current state of IPOB.

"In this regard, some of their actions clandestinely and actively that have been terrorising the general public includes:

1. The formation of a Biafra secret service 
2. Claimed formation of Biafra National guard
3. Unauthorized blocking of public access roads 
4. And extortion of money from innocent civilians at illegal road block.

"Militant possession and use of weapons, stones, Molotov, cocktails, matchetes and broken bottles among others on a military patrol, on September, 10th, 2017.

"Physical confrontation of troops by Nnamdi Kanu and other IPOB actors at a check point on 11th, September 2017 and also attempt to snatch their riffles. Attack by IPOB members on military check point on 12th, September 2017 at isialangwa where one IPOB member attempted to snatch a female soldiers riffle.

"From the foregoing, the armed forces of Nigeria wish to confirm to the general public that IPOB from all intent, plan and purposed as analysed, is a militant terrorist organization."

The statement reads.

I do not know if my client Nnamdi Kanu is still alive or dead - Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer cries out seeks international attention.

The leader of the indeginous people of Biafra leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has louded the federal government over the whereabout of his client.



Ifeanyi Ejiofor made the disclosure in a statement released today 12th September, 2017 the IPOB leader lawyer louded the international communities over the current military clamp down on his client calls for urgent action as his client whereabout is currently unknown to him.

The IPOB leader lawyer said:

"Just to notify the world that my client, Nnamdi Kanu house is presently under siege by the trigger happy soldiers acting under the direct instruction of the chief of army staff.

"The drove in their thousands to arrest and maim him, I just got a distressed call from him now.

"Further efforts to establish contact with him has remain unsuccessful. As it stands now, I can't confirm whether he is dead or live.

 

Ejiofor also accused the federal government noting that, the reason the operation python dance is launched is to eliminate his client, Nnamdi Kanu.

"The operation python dance presently launched by the Buhari led administration in the south east, principally targeted at eliminating my client is yielding the desired result to the presidency, having launched a man hunt for my client and unarmed members of indigenous people of Biafa.

"Let the world know that the federal has practically abandoned their case in court in search of a brute route to eliminate my client.

"As I type this statement, his residence has been cordoned off by the military, majority of whom are of Fulani extraction.

 

"The world should hold Buhari led federal government responsible if anything untoward happen to Nnamdi Kanu. The situation is very tense at the moment."

The IPOB leader's lawyer said .

Nnamdi Kanu finally reacts to Army invasion accused the army of force operations on unarm pro-Biafrans

The Leader of the indeginous people of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has condemned the recent invasion of the military in his fathers compound.



Nnamdi Kanu accused the Nigerian army of shooting on innocent and armless IPOB members speaking to some journalists in his home town, Umuahia.

The IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu also explained how the Nigerian army targeted his fathers compound and disturbed the peaceful lives of the community members.

He louded the international communities to take note of how the Nigerian army are killing innocent and unarmed members and ask the journalists to publish the truth and stop publishing lies of the Nigerian military as it is the federal government way of bringing war to his people.

"I want you to report this accurately and stop relying on lies of the Nigerian military because they are all liars.

"This incident happened right here, they drove from that way with their baring siren that woke me up from my siesta and they went that way to that junction, they reversed, their armoured car reversed and came back here.

"It wanted to come in and then started firing at people. They came here to the window of my bedroom and the front gate of fathers compound. As we speak right now, they are in Aba road.

"Firing live ammunition to scare people, terrorising people in this very peaceful village. This is what Nigeria is doing, and the world most know about it."

The Leader of IPOB said.

South East Governors Forum Condemns army invading Nnamdi Kanu's residence

The South East governors has condemned the recent army invasion at the Ipob leader residence, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu that resulted into injuring some of the agitators and military officers.



Recal that some military officers parading the south eastern part of Nigeria on Sunday 10th September, 2017 invaded the house of the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu resulting to clash between the agitators and the Nigerian military officers.

The governors from the south east has condemned the act of the military saying, the south east governors had earlier last month met to bring a lasting order and peace from the Biafra agitators.

The governors also lamented as the current invasion can poss more fears for the unity of the country. The statement which was delivered by the governors spokesman, Mike Udah said at the forums Secretariat in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State said.

"The south east governors had held meetings in order that the agitations by pro-Biafra group do not escalate. The recent invasion of the home of Nnamdi Kanu does not speak well for the unity of the nation, it is indeed worrisome.

"Meanwhile, efforts are been made by the governors to meet and nip such development in the bud."

He said.

President Muhammadu Buhari set to visit the United States tomorrow 4th September 2017

The president of the federal republic of Nigeria is said to depart from the country to the United States of America.



Report says the president will be living the country to Washington DC for an official visit being 4th of September, 2017 a presidential source said.

The president of the United States, Donald Trump had on February when he was elected as the president of the United States extended his invitation to Nigeria.

A presidential source also said that the President's official visit to the Washington DC was to combine the President's participation in the United Nation General Assembly at New York on the 21th September, 2017.

It was also gathered from another source that there was anxiety in the state house (Aso Rock) as the presidents trip might turn out to have a medical tone.