IPOB And The Civic Path To Self-Determination: A Case For Dialogue And Democratic Engagement

 IPOB And The Civic Path To Self-Determination: A Case For Dialogue And Democratic Engagement

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) began its agitation for Biafran self-determination under the clear principle of non-violence.  Since inception, the movement has maintained a disciplined and peaceful approach in expressing the aspirations of the Biafran people, guided strictly by the rule of law and international conventions on the right to self-determination.

From the onset, IPOB opened every legitimate avenue for dialogue with the Federal Government of Nigeria.  The movement consistently called for a civil and diplomatic process, in line with the United Nations Charter and Convention on the Right to Self-Determination, to allow for a UN-supervised referendum that would democratically determine the wishes of the Biafran people.

But, despite IPOB’s non-violent posture, the Nigerian state chose aggression over dialogue.  Peaceful rallies in Aba, Enugu, Igweocha, Nkpor, Onitsha, and other parts of Biafraland were brutally attacked by security forces.  Peaceful protesters; men and women holding nothing but flags were shot, abducted, and detained in unknown locations.  Many never returned home.

The world watched as citizens exercising their constitutional rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly were treated worse than hardened criminals.  Their only “crime” was asking for freedom, justice, and fairness in their homeland.  These state-sponsored attacks were direct assaults on democracy and on the essence of civic engagement.

Civic engagement is the process through which citizens and groups participate in public life to protect shared values, address social issues, and strengthen democracy.  It includes both political and non-political activities aimed at achieving the common good.  A nation thrives when its citizens can freely voice their concerns, organise peacefully, and demand accountability from leaders.

By clamping down on peaceful protesters, the Nigerian government worked against this democratic ideal.  The violent suppression of civic participation not only violates international human-rights standards but also destroys public trust and fuels deeper divisions.

IPOB has remained firm in its commitment to peaceful methods.  Even in the face of intimidation, arrests, and killings, the movement has neither taken up arms nor abandoned its principles.  The organisation continues to stand for peaceful separation through internationally recognised democratic procedures.

The call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the movement’s leader, is not only a demand by IPOB members but by millions of Nigerians of good conscience across regions and religions.  These citizens have recognised the injustice of detaining a man whose only offence was advocating for self-determination through peaceful means.

Their campaign; #FreeMaziNnamdiKanuNow, demonstrates that justice and fairness transcend ethnic or political boundaries.  It is a collective cry for the rule of law to prevail in a country that claims to be democratic. 

The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, despite several court orders, is a clear violation of both domestic and international law.  It exposes the Nigerian government’s reluctance to uphold justice and equality before the law.  No nation can claim unity while silencing those who peacefully demand fairness and accountability.

The present administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must understand that dialogue, not repression, is the pathway to peace.  Every effort to suppress truth only strengthens the determination of the oppressed.  The earlier Nigeria embraces genuine dialogue and civic engagement, the faster the nation can move toward lasting stability.

IPOB’s steadfastness remains a lesson in patience, discipline, and conviction.  Despite years of persecution, intimidation, and blackmail, the movement has not abandoned its commitment to peaceful agitation.  Its members continue to demand a future based on justice, equality, and mutual respect among all nations within the West African subregion.

Nigeria must now choose between force and fairness.  History shows that nations built on truth and dialogue endure; those built on suppression eventually crumble.  The government’s duty is not to silence its citizens but to listen to them.

The call remains clear and legitimate: Free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, respect the principles of civic engagement, and embrace the path of dialogue and justice.  Anything less is a betrayal of democracy and humanity.

#FreeMaziNnamdiKanuNow

#FreeBiafra

By Family Writers Press International

"I Pray Nigeria Never Happens to Me": Sommie Maduagwu’s Prophetic Cry and a Nation’s Unheeded Warning

 "I Pray Nigeria Never Happens to Me": Sommie Maduagwu’s Prophetic Cry and a Nation’s Unheeded Warning

In a single tweet, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, known to millions as Sommie, distilled the quiet dread of a nation: “I pray from the depth of my heart that Nigeria never happens to me or anyone I care about.” Posted months before her tragic death on September 29, 2025, those words have become a haunting epitaph for the 29-year-old ARISE News journalist, whose life was stolen in alleged brutal armed robbery at her Katampe home in Abuja. Sommie’s statement, raw and resonant, wasn’t just a personal fear, it was a piercing indictment of Nigeria’s systemic failures, a plea that reverberated across social and beyond, exposing the perils that stalk even the nation’s brightest stars.

Born on December 26, 1995, in Enugu, Sommie grew up steeped in Igbo resilience, the third of five children in a family where education and integrity were non-negotiable. Her law degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was a foundation, but journalism was her calling. At ARISE News, she transformed evening bulletins into compelling narratives, her sharp intellect and warm delivery making her a household name. Off-screen, she was a mentor, a friend who organized newsroom jollof rice runs, and a covert ally to activists, slipping tips to those fighting for women’s rights in Nigeria’s volatile north. Colleagues dubbed her “The Beacon” for her ability to illuminate truths in a country often cloaked in corruption’s fog.

Sommie’s life was a bridge between worlds. A 2022 fellowship in London earned her dual citizenship, and she fell in love with the Thames’ calm and the freedom of rainy anonymity. Yet, Nigeria’s fire drew her back. In 2025, she settled in Katampe, Abuja, planning a November wedding to her fiancé, Chidi, and a 30th birthday bash filled with makossa and laughter. Her latest project an exposé on urban insecurity was set to challenge Nigeria’s complacency. But her tweet, that raw prayer, hinted at the fear she carried: that the nation she loved might betray her.

The Tweet That Foretold Tragedy 

“I pray Nigeria never happens to me.” To Nigerians, the phrase needs no translation. It’s the fear of a nation where systemic dysfunction, corrupt policing, fuel shortages, unchecked crime can snuff out lives without warning.  Sommie’s tweet, shared in a moment of vulnerability, captured a universal anxiety. On X, users echoed her sentiment: “Nigeria happening” is the robbery that leaves you penniless, the hospital without power, the police car without fuel. For Sommie, a journalist exposing urban crime, the fear was likely sharper, her work a beacon that could draw danger.

On September 29, 2025, her prayer went unanswered. In the early hours, three hooded robbers breached her Katampe home, machetes gleaming. Sommie’s call to emergency services was met with excuses: no patrol cars, no fuel. As the intruders stormed her bedroom, demanding valuables, she wielded her courage like a weapon. “Your faces will haunt broadcasts,” she reportedly said, defiant to the end. In the chaos, she fled to her third-floor balcony, only to fall or be pushed to the concrete below. Relatives, alerted by a desperate call to her friend Ada, rushed her to Garki Hospital in a private cab, but Nigeria’s delays had already claimed her. She was pronounced dead, her light extinguished at 29.

The tweet resurfaced hours after her death, retweeted thousands of times, each share a stab of grief and rage. X became a digital wake, with #JusticeForSommie and #EndInsecurityNow trending alongside her words. “She knew,” one user wrote. “She saw Nigeria’s shadows and still fought them.” Another posted, “Her prayer was ours, but Nigeria keeps happening.” ARISE News aired tributes, replaying Sommie’s final report on youth resilience, a cruel mirror to her own unbreakable spirit. The Information Minister vowed justice, but X users were skeptical, demanding systemic change: “Fuel the ambulances. Arm the police. Honor Sommie with action.”

Her statement laid bare Nigeria’s fault lines. Insecurity plagues cities like Abuja, with 2025 seeing a spike in armed robberies, 1,247 reported cases in the capital alone, per police data shared on X. Emergency services falter under fuel scarcity and underfunding, a reality Sommie faced in her final moments. Her exposé, left unfinished on her ransacked laptop, aimed to name these failures. Her death, instead, became their starkest proof.

Sommie’s fear wasn’t weakness; it was clarity. She saw Nigeria’s potential and its peril, choosing to fight for the former despite the latter. Her fiancé, Chidi, clutched her engagement ring, vowing to carry her dreams. Ada’s eulogy cut deep: “Sommie prayed Nigeria wouldn’t happen to her, but she never stopped trying to fix it. We owe her that fight.” The Sommie Fellowship, launched by young journalists, will train women to wield truth as she did, ensuring her voice echoes.

Her tweet, once a prayer, is now a challenge. Petitions flood the National Assembly, demanding fuel reforms for emergency services and community patrols in Katampe. On X, #SommiesPrayer trends alongside calls for accountability. Her words have ignited a reckoning, a demand that Nigeria stop “happening” to its people. 

A Prayer Unfinished

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu’s tweet was more than a fear it was a warning, a mirror held to a nation’s soul. Nigeria happened to her, but her legacy demands it happen no more. From the ashes of her loss, a movement stirs one where truth tellers are protected, where ambulances arrive, where no one prays to survive their homeland. Sommie’s light endures, not in the silence of her grave, but in the fire of those who carry her words forward. 

Family Writers Press International.

Planned Slow-Neutralisation Of Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo Political Betrayal And The Struggle For Biafra Decolonisation

Planned Slow-Neutralisation Of Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo Political Betrayal And The Struggle For Biafra Decolonisation

The decolonisation of Biafra from the lingering British delusion of holding the Biafran people perpetually in bondage is at the heart of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s struggle and suffering. Today, the IPOB leader is slowly dying in the dungeon of the Nigerian Department of State Services(DSS) for daring to lead his people towards freedom.

Unfortunately, many Igbo politicians have reduced themselves to sycophants and willing tools for the continued marginalisation and suppression of Biafra within the contraption called Nigeria. Surely, history has already recorded their betrayal, and generations of unborn Biafrans will never forget the roles they played in sabotaging this noble cause championed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Acts of Betrayal:

1. Operation Python Dance: Igbo politicians facilitated the military invasion of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s home in an attempt to silence him and crush the agitation for Biafra.

2. Proscription of IPOB: They were the masterminds behind the proscription of IPOB as a terrorist organisation while their nothern counterparts shield Fulani terrorists and bandits facilitate their government pardon. But IPOB members have been abducted, detained, and killed.

3. Extraordinary Rendition: These same politicians played a hand in the abduction of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya and his illegal transfer to Nigeria. They hoped to use false witnesses and kangaroo trials to jail him, but IPOB’s legitimacy and discipline frustrated their plans. Blindfolded and bound, Kanu was poisoned in custody, left to die slowly.

4. Infiltration Attempts: They recruited infiltrators to weaken IPOB. Yet, the movement’s strict code of conduct and disciplinary structure have consistently exposed and separated the chaff from the wheat.

The IPOB struggle for Biafra is a legitimate quest for political independence, self-governance, and the reassertion of indigenous culture, language, and identity; an aspiration that intensified after World War II and the wave of global decolonisation.

Despite persecution, IPOB has remained committed to non-violent resistance. The movement continues to build institutions, preserve cultural legacies, and educate Biafrans to decolonise themselves from the “One Nigeria” brainwashing mantra.

For over a century, Biafrans have suffered under the shackles of death, pain, and systemic exploitation. At the root of this lies the British neocolonial agenda, aimed at controlling Biafra’s abundant natural and mineral resources. This is why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was kidnapped and remains incarcerated.

The Call For Freedom:

(a) Biafra deserves self-rule and political sovereignty.

(b) If the United Nations and the Soviet Union could support global decolonisation after World War II, then IPOB’s demand is just: a UN-supervised referendum for the people of Biafra to decide their future outside colonised Nigeria.

The World should be aware that Silently killing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is part of the British-Nigerian plan. By eliminating him and leaving Biafra to the same sycophantic Igbo politicians, they hope to hand over a weakened, unstable state with fragile institutions and stunted growth. But they should be aware of the unimaginable consequences too. 

IPOB’s resilience has shown that Biafra is not built around one man alone; it is a people’s movement, a collective call for freedom, justice, and survival. So, there are more than a million more Nnamdi Kanu out there who will ensure that Nigeria suffers greatly for their atrocities. 

Family Writer Press International

The Biafran Quest Under Attack: Why IPOB Must Guard Her Unity

    The Biafran Quest Under Attack: Why IPOB Must Guard Her Unity

For the umpteenth time, the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) is a self determination movement of the people of Biafra. It is a movement seeking the restoration of the autonomy that the people of Biafra had for 3 years. There was a country called Biafra between 1967 — 1970. 

For context, Nigeria was a country made up of four autonomous regions — Western, Eastern, Mid-western and Northern regions. As the colonial emperor, Britain, interfered with the political process, a military coup that led to a pogrom occurred. The killing of people from the Eastern region was outrageous, warranting that as an aftermath of a violation of a peace accord in Aburi, Ghana by the Gowon led Nigerian government, a Republic of Biafra was declared as a last survival resort.

However, the strategic and geopolitical position of the nascent country as a deposit of trillions of cubic feet of oil and gas and other essential minerals immediately condemned her as an enemy of the economically interested world powers led by the United States of America, acting through a proxy —the United Kingdom. These conglomerate of hostile nations feared the ingenuity and infrastructural development such unhindered access to mammoth raw material, an already thriving Eastern Nigeria would produce. So they covertly and overtly waged a war of annihilation.

Over 50 years after the genocidal war has seemingly come to a ceasefire, the descendants of the survivors are asking for a referendum to decide their fate in Nigeria and bring the war to an agreeable end. The Indigenous People of Biafra represents the people making the demand.

IPOB was founded on a core value called nonviolence. Her leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, created an administrative department called the Directorate of State (DOS) to run the day to day activity of the organization through a Command and Control principle.

The members of IPOB are under oath to obey the leadership, regardless of whether or not they personally agree with the order. Doing otherwise would strategically undermine cohesion and breed disloyalty. It is commonsensical that an organization as IPOB is not for expression of personal feelings or pursuit of individual glory. It is a collective that seeks the overall good of a whole. It is based off an underlying understanding that a whole (community) is greater than a unit (one). The ultimate goal, however, is for the community to be united: to become one.

Recently, some persons either mischievously or ignorantly have been promoting a divisive, deceptive and misleading rhetoric. They appear clearly ambitious, even sponsored. From their body language, it is clear that they feel that somehow, because Mazi Nnamdi Kanu mentioned their names as good writers before his kidnapping ordeal, they love Mazi Nnamdi Kanu more than anyone else. They want IPOB to be another community meeting where everyone can shout and act without decorum. 

The cowardly argument they are making that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is under torture in solitary confinement in Nigerian DSS dungeon, is under imminent and present danger from an organization he leads and not from the criminal Nigerian government persecuting him is laughable but also indicative of whose narrative they are pushing. It is exactly what Nigerian mainstream media is promoting: disloyalty, disregard and distraction to IPOB’s Command and Control.

Instead of focusing energy to attacking the criminal Nigerian government, they are willingly serving as a tool of distraction. Sowing doubts in the minds of Biafrans and publicly defying the IPOB leadership —the DOS. The aim is to intentionally mislead the gullible public  and to help Nigerian government create a parallel DOS; a DOS that will follow a predetermined script. They intend to achieve this by creating an artificial crisis and a show-off gig by power grabbers. But, it is shameful as it is dead on arrival.

That said, it is imperative on all members of IPOB at all levels to jealously guard the unity of purpose that exist in the movement. This unity and passion which the enemies have fought vigorously to fracture but it survived at all times, must continually be protected, because the fight is not over. 

Family Writers Press International

Hypocrisy in Justice: Nigeria's Dialogue with Bandit Kingpins While Nnamdi Kanu Languishes in Detention Without Medical Care

Hypocrisy in Justice: Nigeria's Dialogue with Bandit Kingpins While Nnamdi Kanu Languishes in Detention Without Medical Care

In a nation plagued by insecurity, ethnic tensions, and cries for self-determination, the Nigerian government's recent actions reveal a glaring double standard that undermines the very fabric of justice and human rights. On one hand, officials in Katsina State have engaged in "peace deals" with notorious bandit leaders, including Isiya Kwashen Garwa, a wanted terrorist with a N5 million bounty on his head for orchestrating killings, kidnappings, and terror in the North-West. On the other, the federal government persists in the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), denying him even basic medical attention despite his deteriorating health. This selective approach to reconciliation and punishment not only exposes ethnic bias but also risks escalating Nigeria's fragile peace.

The Bandit "Peace Deal": Rewarding Terror with Dialogue

Just days ago, on September 14 and 15, 2025, community leaders and government representatives in Katsina State's Faskari Local Government Area hosted a so-called peace meeting with armed bandit commanders. Garwa, declared wanted by the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in 2022 for his role in a wave of atrocities, openly attended the dialogue in Hayin Gada, strapped with ammunition around his waist. Flanked by other kingpins like Ado Alero and Babaro equally accused of leading deadly assaults, including the Mantau Mosque attack, he positioned himself as an "advocate for dialogue." Videos from the event show these criminals engaging with locals and traditional rulers, vowing to end violence only if "injustices" against Fulani herders are addressed.

This is not isolated. Banditry has terrorized northern Nigeria for over a decade, displacing communities, crippling economies, and claiming countless lives. Past attempts at amnesty by state governments have been criticized for emboldening criminals rather than deterring them. Yet, here we are again, the government opting for negotiation over prosecution. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported Garwa's "sudden posture" as a peace advocate, but skeptics, including controversial cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, warn against provoking these groups implying a tacit acceptance of their power. 

Gumi even cautioned security forces against disrupting the fragile truce. Why the leniency? Critics argue it's a pragmatic, if desperate, response to the government's inability to curb the violence through force. But it sends a dangerous message: terrorism pays if you're in the right region. Garwa, linked to raids across Katsina and neighboring states, walks free to "talk peace" while his victims' families seek justice. This "deal" isn't reconciliation; it's capitulation, rewarding bloodshed with legitimacy.

Now let us talk about Nnamdi Kanu's Plight, Prolonged Detention and Medical Neglect

Contrast this with the treatment of Nnamdi Kanu, a British-Nigerian activist arrested in 2021 and held in solitary confinement by the Department of State Services (DSS) ever since. Kanu, who advocates for Biafran independence through nonviolent means like broadcasts on Radio Biafra, faces terrorism charges for alleged sit-at-home orders and incitement charges IPOB dismiss as politically motivated. His trial, ongoing under Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has dragged on for years, marked by procedural delays and jurisdictional disputes. The Court of Appeal discharged him in October 2022, ruling his rendition from Kenya unlawful and stripping the court of jurisdiction. 

Yet, the Supreme Court remitted the case back in December 2023, a decision IPOB called "judicial fraud." From October 2022 to December 2023, Kanu was detained without fresh charges a blatant violation of the Nigerian Constitution, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has deemed his imprisonment illegal, calling for his release and compensation. Even the UK government, of which Kanu is a citizen, has been accused by IPOB of complicity through silence. Worse still is the denial of medical care. 

As of September 2025, Kanu's health has plummeted. Recent examinations by a team led by Emeritus Professor Austin A.C. Agaji revealed liver and kidney complications, critically low potassium levels, and a suspicious armpit swelling that could indicate malignancy or infection. His brother, Emmanuel Kanu, deposed in a 14-page affidavit that Nnamdi has complained of persistent weakness and body pains. Doctors recommended immediate transfer to the National Hospital in Abuja, but the DSS has ignored their letter. On September 15, 2025, Justice Musa Liman deferred a motion for this transfer, citing jurisdictional issues during court vacation, and returned the file to the Chief Judge for reassignment, delaying potentially life-saving intervention. This isn't new. 

Kanu has a history of heart issues, hypertension, and an enlarged heart, with solitary confinement exacerbating his condition. His lawyers, including Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), argue that the DSS's refusal to allow private doctors access constitutes "state-sponsored suppression" and cruel treatment. IPOB media and publicity secretary Emma Powerful calls it a ploy to silence a "prisoner of conscience" whose Biafran advocacy threatens the status quo. In court, Kanu himself has pleaded, "I am dying in DSS custody," even lifting his shirt to show growths under his armpits.

The Double Standard: Ethnic Bias and Eroding Trust

Human rights lawyer Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo captured the hypocrisy perfectly: "The Nigerian government cannot justify such glaring double standards. If a wanted bandit can be offered dialogue and freedom, then there is absolutely no moral or legal basis for keeping Nnamdi Kanu behind bars." Why court reconciliation with Garwa, a confirmed criminal responsible for mass terror, while Kanu a political agitator languishes without trial or treatment? The answer lies in ethnicity: bandits operate in the Fulani-dominated North, where dialogue aligns with political expediency, while Kanu's led IPOB challenges the federation from the Eastern region.

This selective justice fuels division. Protests erupted across Biafra land upon Kanu's initial arrest in 2015, and his continued detention sparked international petitions to the US, UK, EU, and others. Kanu himself petitioned 20 foreign missions on August 22, 2025, demanding enforcement of prior court rulings and his release. Meanwhile, northern banditry "peace deals" risk normalizing crime, as past amnesties collapsed into renewed violence. The federal government's approach erodes public trust. 

A Call for Equity and Release

Nigeria cannot preach unity while practicing division. The government must release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally, as demanded by international bodies, and provide him immediate medical care. True peace requires consistent justice: prosecute bandits like Garwa, not dialogue with them as equals. Until then, these actions expose a regime more interested in suppression than reconciliation, dooming the nation to further fragmentation. The time for double standards is over. Release Kanu, heal the divides, and let justice be blind not biased by tribe or terror.

The Perils of Undermining IPOB's Directorate of State: A Threat to Nnamdi Kanu's Case and the Broader Biafra Struggle

The Perils of Undermining IPOB's Directorate of State: A Threat to Nnamdi Kanu's Case and the Broader Biafra Struggle

In the heart of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement lies a structure designed for resilience and unity: The Directorate of State (DOS). This decentralized body serves as the operational nerve center, coordinating global communications, intelligence, and enforcement of the IPOB's non-violent push for Biafran self-determination. Established under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB's founder and leader, the DOS functions like a distributed network ensuring no single point of failure can dismantle the organization. 

 Yet, recent internal frictions, external infiltrations, and deliberate sabotage efforts have raised alarms about the dangers of weakening this vital organ. Such erosion not only jeopardizes the integrity of IPOB but also casts long shadows over Kanu's ongoing legal battle and the overarching quest for Biafran independence.

Understanding the DOS: The Backbone of IPOB's Resilience. The DOS is more than an administrative arm; it is the guardian of IPOB's ideological purity and operational discipline. Comprising principal officers who oversee radio broadcasts via Radio Biafra, diaspora coordination, and enforcement of directives like the IPOB peaceful rally, Catalonia events and others.  The DOS embodies Kanu's vision of a leaderless, impenetrable movement. Its decentralized nature makes it "too hard for the Nigerian government to hack," as one activist aptly described, allowing it to withstand arrests, proscriptions, and smear campaigns. 

 This structure has enabled IPOB to grow into a global force, with millions of supporters across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, all unified under the banner of legitimate quest for Self-determination.

However, weakening the DOS through internal betrayals, disinformation, or resource diversion poses existential risks. Historical precedents abound: movements like the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force crumbled under similar pressures, infiltrated and fragmented by state actors. For IPOB, the DOS's strength is non-negotiable, diluting it invites chaos, as seen in the rise of groups and individuals that have target members of DOS and tarnished the movement's peaceful image.

Sabotage from Within and Without the Nigerian Department of State Services (DSS) has long viewed the DOS as a formidable adversary, investing millions in covert operations to dismantle it. Recent alerts from IPOB insiders highlight a surge in assassination plots targeting DOS members, including the Abia State Coordinator, amid frustrations over failed infiltrations. The systematic target of Mazi Chinasa Nworu member of DOS is a covert operation from Nigerian intelligence service. 

 In November 2024, the DOS issued a stark warning about the DSS's "IPW" (IPOB Political Wing) ploy a fabricated entity designed to lure members into Nigerian politics and sow doubt about IPOB's commitment to independence. 

 This tactic echoes past failures, such as the recruitment of figures like Simon Ekpa, whose Finland based faction promoted violence, leading to his arrest and further division.

Internally, the dangers are equally insidious. Reports of principal officers turning public offices into personal fiefdoms disconnecting lines, forging letters, and blocking verifications for asylum seekers have embarrassed the movement and alienated supporters. 

 Such misconduct, often fueled by opportunists exploiting IPOB's structure for personal gain, has led to a spike in petitions and fallout, mirroring the government's strategy of "divide and conquer." Activists like Chinasa Nworu have decried how these "fools" risk lives by prioritizing deceit over duty, potentially handing ammunition to Nigerian authorities. 

External critics, including some Biafran sympathizers, argue that IPOB's enforcement tactics have already caused economic setbacks in the Southeast, displacing families and fostering anarchy. 

 A weakened DOS exacerbates this, as uncoordinated actions could devolve into the very violence IPOB disavows, providing Nigeria with pretexts for crackdowns.

Implications for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's Case

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's detention since his 2021 extraordinary rendition from Kenya remains a flashpoint in international human rights discourse. Charged with treasonable felony, Kanu has maintained that IPOB's activities are protected under free speech and self-determination rights, as recognized by the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The DOS plays a pivotal role here, issuing statements that reinforce Kanu's narrative of a non-violent struggle and countering government propaganda.

Weakening the DOS could fatally undermine Kanu's defense. Courts in Nigeria, often accused of bias against IPOB, rely on evidence of organizational structure to assess culpability. If internal chaos portrays IPOB as fragmented or violent echoing Ekpa's unauthorized actions, it bolsters the prosecution's claim that Kanu leads a terrorist outfit, despite the group's proscription being ruled unlawful by the ECOWAS Court in 2018 (a ruling Nigeria has ignored). A disjointed DOS might fail to mobilize global advocacy, such as petitions to the UN or ICC, which have kept Kanu's case in the spotlight. As one observer noted, the absence of a strong DOS risks turning IPOB into "a toothless bulldog," leaving Kanu isolated and his release a key demand of the Biafra struggle further out of reach. 

Moreover, in a September 2025 statement, the DOS reiterated its dismissal of links to Ekpa, emphasizing peaceful self-determination amid foreign backed subjugation. 

 Any perceived weakness could embolden Nigeria to prolong Kanu's trial indefinitely, using it as leverage to suppress Biafran activism.

The IPOB led Biafra struggle seeks a referendum to restore the sovereignty lost in the 1967-1970 civil war, where over 3 million Biafran lives were lost. A robust DOS ensures disciplined mobilization, from Italy, Germany, Australia etc showcasing thousands of unified supporters. Weakening DOS invites fragmentation, as splinter groups vie for dominance, turning the focus inward and diluting the independence agenda. 

Economically, a destabilized DOS could accelerate the Southeast's decline, with critics already blaming IPOB for lost progress post-genocide. 

 Politically, it plays into Nigeria's hands, justifying militarization and eroding international sympathy. Despite four years of massive spending to destroy IPOB through infiltrators like Ekpa and blackmail the movement endures, proving its resilience. 

The dangers of weakening the IPOB DOS are clear: it invites infiltration, division, and defeat, with direct fallout for Nnamdi Kanu's freedom and Biafra's aspirations. Stakeholders must prioritize transparency, ethical training, and unity to safeguard this decentralized powerhouse. As the DOS itself urges, Biafrans must remain "vigilant and focused," rejecting provocations that could unravel decades of sacrifice. 

 In a struggle defined by endurance, a strong DOS isn't just strategic it's the lifeline to victory.

Senator Ned Nwoko’s Call for Igbo Unification: A Push for Anioma Identity and Unity

   Senator Ned Nwoko’s Call for Igbo Unification: A Push for Anioma Identity and Unity

On September 6, 2025, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the Nigerian Senate, delivered a compelling address at a conference in Asaba, Delta State, organized by the Igbo Unification Movement and the Ndi na Asu Bia Socio-Cultural Organisation. Themed “Igbo Bu Ofu” (Igbos are One), the event aimed to foster cultural, historical, and political unity among Igbo-speaking people. Nwoko’s speech centered on urging the Anioma people of Delta State to embrace their Igbo identity, unite with their eastern counterparts, and support the creation of Anioma State. This article by Family Writers Press International explores the significance of Nwoko’s call for Igbo unification, its historical context, and its implications for Nigeria’s cultural and political landscape.

The Call for Igbo Unification: Senator Nwoko’s address was a rallying call for the Anioma people comprising communities in Delta North such as Aniocha, Oshimili, Ika, and Ndokwa to fully embrace their Igbo heritage. Drawing on his background in history, Nwoko asserted, “There is no argument about our Igboness. I understand history very well. I have a degree in history. I know the migration of the Igbo people, and I know clearly that we, the Anioma, are Igbo.” He urged the Anioma to reverse decades of narratives that distanced them from their Igbo kin across the Niger River, emphasizing that unity is essential for cultural revival and political survival. The Igbo Unification Movement and Ndi na Asu Bia, the conference organizers, have emerged as vocal advocates for uniting Igbo-speaking communities, including those in Delta, Edo (Igbanke), and other border areas. Their mission is to reclaim a collective Igbo identity, which they argue has been fragmented by colonial boundaries, geopolitical divisions, and historical traumas. Nwoko commended their courage and vision, noting that their work aligns with his long standing advocacy for Anioma’s recognition as an Igbo entity.

A pivotal element of Nwoko’s speech was his reference to the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), during which he said Anioma faced ethnic cleansing and were forced to deny their Igbo identity to survive. Recalling his childhood experiences, Nwoko highlighted the lingering identity crisis from this era, calling for “truth and reconciliation” to heal these wounds. The war, marked by violence against Igbo populations, including the infamous Asaba Massacre of 1967 where hundreds of Igbo civilians were killed by Nigerian federal troops, left deep scars in Anioma. Nwoko’s assertion of ethnic cleansing underscores the trauma of being targeted for their Igbo identity, which led some communities to distance themselves from Igbo affiliations for safety. This historical context frames Nwoko’s call for unification as both a cultural reclamation and a corrective measure. By embracing their Igbo roots, Anioma can overcome the forced dissociation imposed during the war, fostering a sense of pride and solidarity with the broader Igbo nation.

Advocacy for Anioma State: Central to Nwoko’s unification message is his push for the creation of Anioma State, a proposal he has championed in the National Assembly. The bill, which has passed its first and second readings, seeks to carve out a state from Delta North, with Asaba as its capital. Nwoko emphasized that this agitation is not driven by personal or partisan ambitions, stating, “This is not about APC, PDP, or Labour Party. It is about identity, justice, and fairness. I have no interest in being governor, but I want Anioma to stand tall with its own state.” He aligned this vision with the aspirations of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, which recognizes Anioma as an Igbo state. The creation of Anioma State would address the Southeast’s underrepresentation, as it currently has only five states compared to six or seven in other geopolitical zones. This disparity affects federal resource allocation and political influence. By adding a sixth state, potentially aligned with the Southeast, Anioma could enhance Igbo political clout and fulfill a long-standing demand for equity.

Broader Implications for Igbo Unity: Nwoko’s call extends beyond Anioma, advocating for a unified Igbo identity across Nigeria. He drew a global analogy, stating, “The Igbo man is Igbo everywhere, whether from Delta, Imo, or Abia. Just like a Chinese man remains Chinese anywhere in the world.” This universalizing perspective seeks to transcend regional divisions, positioning Igbo identity as a cohesive force for political relevance and cultural pride. Nwoko urged advocacy groups to continue their efforts in education and mobilization, emphasizing that collective action is key to realizing the dream of a united Igbo nation. The conference itself, themed “Igbo Bu Ofu,” reflects a growing movement to bridge divides among Igbo speaking communities. Organizations like the Igbo Unification Movement argue that reclaiming a shared identity corrects historical distortions, such as colonial map drawing that separated Igbo groups into different regions. Nwoko also praised academics like Professor Abigail Ogwezzy of the University of Lagos, whose research on Anioma’s linguistics and history reinforces its Igbo roots, providing scholarly backing to the unification effort.

Challenges and Criticisms: While Nwoko’s call has resonated with many, it faces challenges. Some Anioma subgroups, such as the Ika and Ukwuani, claim mixed or distinct ethnic origins (e.g., Edo, Igala), and may resist being labeled Igbo. Posts from social media sources indicate resistance from some Delta communities, with critics like Basil Okoh accusing Nwoko of promoting an Igbo centric agenda that overlooks Anioma’s diverse heritage. 

The Path Forward: To advance the Igbo unification movement, Nwoko and supporting organizations must address these challenges through inclusive dialogue and robust evidence. Engaging Anioma’s diverse subgroups in consultations can ensure the statehood movement reflects their aspirations, not just an Igbo narrative. Documenting historical claims, such as ethnic cleansing, with survivor accounts and academic research (e.g., on the Asaba Massacre) can strengthen the case for reconciliation. 

Senator Ned Nwoko’s call for Igbo unification, delivered at the “Igbo Bu Ofu” conference, is a bold step toward cultural reclamation and political equity. By urging Anioma to embrace its Igbo identity and advocating for Anioma State, Nwoko seeks to heal historical wounds, including the ethnic cleansing faced during the Nigerian Civil War, and strengthen Igbo unity across Nigeria. 

The Resurgence Of Pride: How IPOB Reignited Nationalistic Sentiments Among Biafrans Worldwide

   The Resurgence Of Pride: How IPOB Reignited Nationalistic Sentiments Among Biafrans Worldwide

In recent years, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have emerged as a powerful voice for self-determination in Nigeria and beyond. This movement, rooted in the historical struggles of the Biafran people, has successfully rekindled a passionate sense of national pride and collective identity among over 50 million Biafrans globally. As Biafrans navigate the complexities, struggle and deprivation in the British supermarket called Nigeria, over a decade, the IPOB’s impact on nationalistic consciousness marks a significant turning point in the discourse surrounding freedom, Self-determination identity and cultural heritage.

To understand the revitalized nationalistic sentiments among Biafrans, it is essential to reflect on the historical backdrop. The Biafran War of 1967-1970 was not just a conflict over territory; it was a desperate struggle for self-determination, human rights, and the preservation of the Biafran culture against the backdrop of systemic marginalization, deprivation and enslavement. The consequences of that genocide, along with decades of political neglect, have left an indelible mark on the collective memory of Biafrans. Resulting in the loss of both nationalistic and Self-preservative instincts among Biafran masses.

However, IPOB, led by a passionate, patriotic and charismatic leader in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has artfully harnessed this historical context to inspire a movement that resonates beyond the borders of Nigeria. Through social media, advocacy, grassroot engagements and a strong sense of community, IPOB has effectively reignited nationalistic fervor among Biafrans scattered across the globe.

The Role of Technology in Uniting Biafrans 

In today’s hyper-connected world, technology plays a crucial role in shaping movements. IPOB’s adept use of social media platforms has allowed for the rapid dissemination of information, enabling Biafrans to connect, share stories, and rally around a common cause, structure and leadership under IPOB. This digital landscape has fostered a global community, allowing individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions about their identity, history, and aspirations for the future.

Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp have become virtual town halls where Biafrans worldwide can share their experiences and perspectives. Through videos, podcasts, and online forums, the narrative of Biafra’s past and vision for the future is continually reinforced, energizing a new generation of BIAFRA ACTIVISTS and advocates who are committed to the cause of self-determination led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's leadership structure; DOS.

Nationalism as a Tool for Cultural Renaissance

The resurgence of nationalistic sentiment among Biafrans, driven by IPOB, extends beyond political aspirations. It serves as a catalyst for a cultural renaissance, instilling a sense of pride in Biafran heritage. From a shared quest to unite all Biafrans systematically balkanized by Nigerian government, to the promotion of traditional music, festivals and art by some government agencies to literature and language consciousness, there has been a renewed commitment to preserving and promoting everything Biafran culture.

IPOB encourages the celebration of cultural traditions, festivals, the production of Biafran literature, and the teaching of indigenous languages among younger generations. IPOB also encourages agricultural production amongst Biafran farmers to checkmate the rise of GMO foods and agro products across Nigeria. This cultural revitalization not only strengthens community ties but also serves to counteract the negative stereotypes and misrepresentations that often plagued Biafrans as marginalized people in Nigeria.

Challenges and the Way Forward

While IPOB has successfully reignited a firm nationalistic mentality, it is not without its challenges. The struggle for nonviolent self-determination is fraught with political opposition, state-sponsored blackmails, infiltration, provocations, legal battles, and economic hurdles. Moreover, the movement’s non-kinetic tactics exploited by state-sponsored provocateur groups have drawn criticism both domestically and internationally, complicating the public perception of its goals and methodologies.

Nevertheless, the unwavering spirit of the Biafran people to the laid down leadership structure of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB showcases a relentless drive for recognition and respect. It is essential to approach the quest for autonomy with strategic dialogue and diplomacy. Building alliances, fostering international awareness, and embracing peaceful advocacy will be crucial in navigating the intricate geopolitical landscape of Nigeria and the international community.

In conclusion, IPOB’s role in reigniting a nationalistic mentality among over 50 million Biafrans worldwide signifies a remarkable resilience and desire for identity reclamation despite challenges of different magnitudes. As the Biafran movement continues to evolve, it holds the potential not only to reshape the conversation around Biafran self-determination but also to inspire similar movements for cultural and political recognition around the world. Ultimately, the journey toward a self-aware and proud future for Biafra and the Biafran people will require unity, love for one’s heritage, and a commitment to peaceful engagement in the pursuit of the right to self determination.

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Boko Haram’s Brutal House to House Attack in Borno State Claims Over 60 Lives

  Boko Haram’s Brutal House to House Attack in Borno State Claims Over 60 Lives

In a devastating assault that underscores the persistent threat of insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast, Boko Haram militants killed more than 60 people, including seven soldiers, in a nighttime raid on Darul Jamal, a village in Borno State. The attack, which occurred on Friday, September 5, 2025, targeted a community that had only recently been resettled after years of displacement, highlighting the fragility of efforts to restore normalcy in the region. The Nigerian military’s intensified counterinsurgency operations have so far failed to curb the escalating violence, according to residents and analysts.

The attack began around 8:30 p.m. when heavily armed Boko Haram fighters stormed Darul Jamal, near Banki in the Bama local government area, close to the Nigeria-Cameroon border. The militants moved house to house, shooting indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze, leaving a trail of destruction. Babagana Mala, a resident who fled to the nearby town of Bama, approximately 46 kilometers away, recounted the horror: “We had been warning the military for three days about Boko Haram gathering near our town, but no action was taken. They overwhelmed the soldiers, who fled with us to Bama.” Mala reported that 63 people were killed, including seven soldiers and several recently returned displaced persons.

The traditional head of Darul Jamal, speaking anonymously due to fear of reprisals, confirmed the grim toll, stating that 70 bodies had been recovered by Saturday morning, with more residents still missing in the surrounding bush. “They went house to house, killing men and leaving women behind. Almost every household is affected,” he said, his voice breaking with grief. The attack also destroyed over 20 homes and 10 buses, many belonging to laborers working on reconstruction efforts in the village.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum visited Darul Jamal on Saturday to assess the damage and console survivors, according to a security source. However, neither the police spokesperson, Nahum Kenneth Daso, nor Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the military’s counterinsurgency campaign spokesperson, provided comments to Reuters on the incident. The Nigerian Air Force reported killing 30 militants in retaliatory strikes after receiving reports of the raid, but the scale of the attack has raised fresh concerns about the military’s ability to protect vulnerable communities.

Darul Jamal’s residents had returned just last month, encouraged by government efforts to resettle internally displaced persons (IDPs) after years of displacement caused by Boko Haram’s 15-year insurgency. Borno State, the epicenter of the conflict, has seen over 40,000 deaths and the displacement of more than two million people since 2009, when Boko Haram began its campaign to impose a radical interpretation of Islamic law. The group’s tactics, including suicide bombings, mass abductions, and village raids, have left a lasting humanitarian crisis in Nigeria’s northeast, spilling into neighboring Chad, Niger, and Cameroon.

Despite military claims of intensified operations against Boko Haram and its splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), analysts and residents argue that these efforts have failed to stem the tide of attacks. The assault on Darul Jamal follows a series of deadly raids in 2025, including an attack in May that killed 57 villagers in Baga and another in January that claimed 40 farmers near Lake Chad. Security experts point to the military’s overstretched resources, exacerbated by the withdrawal of regional forces from Niger and the redirection of troops to combat banditry in northwestern Nigeria, as key factors undermining counterinsurgency efforts.

Governor Zulum has repeatedly warned of Boko Haram’s resurgence, noting in April that the group was regaining ground in Borno, particularly in the Lake Chad region and Sambisa Forest. The use of advanced tactics, such as armed drones and improvised explosive devices, has further emboldened both Boko Haram and ISWAP, according to security analysts. The lack of response to residents’ warnings about the impending attack on Darul Jamal has fueled frustration, with many questioning the effectiveness of intelligence and military coordination.

The attack on Darul Jamal is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by Boko Haram, even as Nigeria grapples with multiple security challenges, including banditry in the northwest and Biafra Self determination agitation in the southeast. in the southeast. For the residents of Darul Jamal, the dream of returning home has turned into a nightmare, with families mourning loved ones and survivors facing an uncertain future. As the Nigerian government and its security forces struggle to contain the insurgency, the people of Borno State continue to bear the brunt of a conflict that shows no signs of abating

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IPOB DOS: The Authentic Face Of Biafra To The Watching World

  IPOB DOS: The Authentic Face Of Biafra To The Watching World

The Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (DOS) remains one of the most strategic innovations introduced by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in his visionary leadership. He understood from the very beginning that no genuine liberation movement could thrive on the charisma of an individual alone. For Biafra to be taken seriously as a nation-in-waiting, it needed an institutional face; a structure through which the world could relate, engage, and recognize the seriousness of her people’s aspiration. That institutional face is the DOS.

The DOS is not a random committee but a carefully constituted body made up of hardcore IPOB members from different continents of the world. These are men and women proven in their loyalty, sacrifice, and discipline, chosen to reflect the global reach of IPOB and to anchor its affairs beyond one man’s physical presence. By bringing together this cross-continental body, Nnamdi Kanu insulated the movement from the vulnerabilities of targeting individuals. Even in his absence, the cause of Biafra stands firm, unshaken.

The importance of the DOS cannot be overstated. In the international community, governments and institutions prefer to deal with structured bodies rather than individuals. Nations relate with institutions, not personalities. Nnamdi Kanu knew this, and that is why he established the DOS, so that IPOB would always present itself to the world as a credible, organized, and institutional movement. The DOS speaks for Biafra, organizes for Biafra, and coordinates the global family of IPOB with the precision of an emerging nation.

This strength of structure is exactly why Biafra’s enemies tremble at the mention of the DOS. It denies them the hope that by arresting or silencing one man, the dream of Biafra would collapse. The DOS ensures continuity, resilience, and unity of direction. It is the nightmare of those who thought the Biafran struggle could be decapitated by targeting its leader. Instead, the DOS has become the fortress from which IPOB continues to advance its agenda unbroken.

For Nnamdi Kanu himself, the DOS remains his most powerful assurance. It is the institutional voice that presses forward his quest for justice, not only for his unlawful detention but also for the Biafran people’s right to self-determination. In the DOS lies the surest path to the justice Kanu seeks — because it is through this body that the world is engaged, that the message is amplified, and that the Biafran struggle maintains its focus as a collective mission, not a personal ambition.

Indeed, the DOS is the authentic face of Biafra before the watching world. It is the embodiment of structure, discipline, and continuity. It is the legacy of foresight that Nnamdi Kanu gave to IPOB, and the weapon that will eventually secure justice and freedom for Biafra.

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IPOB Condemns Latest Assault On Female Corp Member In Anambra, Accuses Gov. Soludo Of Perpetuating Insecurity In South-East

 IPOB Condemns Latest Assault On Female Corp Member In Anambra, Accuses Gov. Soludo Of Perpetuating Insecurity In South-East 

The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) movement has condemned the recent assault of a female corp member, Miss Jennifer Elohor by operatives of the state-owned vigilante codenamed Agunechemba security outfit in Oba, Anambra State describing it as inhumane and dehumanising.

This was made known in a press statement issued by the press secretary of the IPOB Directorate Of States, Mazi Okadigbo Chinwendum.  The statement not only condemned the egregious act but also went on to accuse the Soludo's government of importing hardened criminals from the South-South region and recruiting them into the Agunechemba militia 

According to the statement, these imported renegades are mostly responsible for the illegal and extrajudicial activities of the Agunechemba operatives against citizens and residents of Anambra State.

Recall that on 23rd July 2025, eight Agunechemba operatives stormed a residential apartment in Oba, Anambra State with the excuse of apprehending internet fraudsters, in the process they violently attacked, Miss Jennifer, a corp member, stripping her naked and brutalizing her live on camera. 

The Anambra State government announced they had dismissed the operatives involved and handed them over to the police for prosecution. 

However, the IPOB statement decried the assault, revealing there are multiple cases of same or worse degree of carnage perpetrated by operatives of these state-owned vigilante groups but goes unreported.

The statement reads, "The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) condemn without equivocation, the continued dehumanising activities of governor Chukwuma Soludo's imported criminals from the riverine areas of Nigeria into Anambra state in Biafraland. One of such activities was the shame exhibited on the 23rd of July 2025, where a woman a female Corp member was deliberately and actively stripped naked by men who, like their employers, have no single respect for womanhood. 

One very perplexing thing but not entirely surprising to us is the continued hatred of Igbo politicians for their people, Chukwuma Soludo since coming to power as governor in Anambra state has sacrificed the lives and wellbeing of hundreds of our innocent youths at the hands of these animals who operate without any proper oversight but with complete impunity and  utter disregard for human rights and the due process of the rule of law. 

"We have records of the terrible activities of rape, extortions, kidnappings, and murder by these criminals called Udo Ga Achi and Ndi Aka Odo brought into Anambra by governor Chukwuma Soludo." 

"A governor who claims that he is  educated sets up a militia and equip them with pounding pestles to interrogate, torture, and deliberately turn the vibrant youth of his states into cripples."

IPOB also accused the governor of having secret detention facilities where citizens mostly youths are subjugated and incarcerated for no crime or their diverse political backgrounds, likening the activities of the Agunechemba operatives to the notorious, banned Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), thus vowing to no longer tolerate the gross violations of human rights and dignity of Anambra State citizens by ill-trained state security operatives in the South-East.

"It will interest Biafrans and the world to know that over ninety five percent of the victims of soludo's militias are innocent of the crimes they are accused of. These victims are rather innocent Igbo youths, perceived rivals, and political opponents, and perceived enemies of governor soludo and his cronies. 

"There are records of many innocent victims locked up in different secret detention centres across Anambra state. These youths and perceived political opponents are subjected to all manner of  ill-treatment, rape, acts of torture, acts of cruelty, inhuman and degrading treatment, unlawful incarceration and forced disappearances without a trace."

"Gov. Chukwuma Soludo's militias brings fresh memories of what our people suffered in the hand of the Nigerian SARS whose modus operandi was the same as being applied by governor Soludo's Udo Ga Achi and Ndi Aka Odo." 

"Men like Chukwuma Soludo, Hope Uzodinma and their likes who are being propelled by empty and selfish ambition are the ones sponsoring and perpetuating insecurity in Ala-Igbo." 

"Just in four years Chukwuma Soludo has murdered our vibrant youths in their hundreds, through his AVG, Udo Ga Achi, and Agunechemba. He turned many into cripples through Ndi Aka Odo, turned many more into orphans, others he made childless, widows and widowers. Soludo must be stopped or Ọmanbala will be turned into a river of blood." 

"Had they killed the young NYSC Corp member, they will dump her violated body by the road side as they have done to so many of their other victims after kidnapping and extorting them of their hard earned money and resources, and then turn around to point their cursed fingers at the  IPOB/ESN." 

"Thus, The DOS wishes to inform Governor soludo and other politicians in Ala-Igbo with similar acts and intentions that we will no longer sit with our arms folded and watch them dehumanise, traumatise, torture, rape,  assault, forcefully disappear and extrajudicially murder innocent unarmed Biafran youths in their own land. This madness MUST STOP, or they should be ready to contend the owners of the land," the statement announced. 

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Amnesty Group Challenges Military, Claims Evidence Exists Of Extrajudicial Killings In The Southeast

  Amnesty Group Challenges Military, Claims Evidence Exists Of Extrajudicial Killings In The Southeast

Amnesty International says it possesses concrete evidence including names and addresses of individuals allegedly killed extrajudicially by the Nigerian military in the South-East geopolitical zone of the country.

“We have our evidence and we are very glad to present those evidence. We are always in touch with families of victims and believe there is a need to do a soul-searching.

“Let us sit down, look at those cases, find out who did what and when, and make sure that the full weight of the law comes in to ensure justice for the victims,” said the Country Director for Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday.

In its latest report, ‘A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in Southeast Nigeria’, the group accused the Nigerian police, military, the regional security outfit Ebube Agu, and non-state actors of widespread human rights abuses in the region.

It documents over 1,844 deaths between January 2021 and June 2023, alongside cases of torture, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and other violations.

However, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, had rejected Amnesty’s findings, insisting that the military does not engage in extrajudicial killings in the South-East or anywhere in Nigeria. He said security operations in the zone have reduced the capacity of criminal elements.

Sanusi dismissed claims by the Defence Headquarters that the organisation was consistently targeting the military

“I think what the defence spokesperson said is completely wrong. In the report, we also mentioned places where military men were executed or their barracks attacked. It is not about consistency in condemning the military; what we are doing is the honest thing, saying that we have cases,” he stated.

The group’s country director said that many of the extra-judicial killings occurred during operations in areas suspected of harbouring members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). In some cases, individuals were picked up from their homes and never seen again, he said.

He further revealed that Amnesty interviewed 100 people, mostly face-to-face in the South-East, for its report, and wrote to the military about the allegations, but reportedly got no response, stressing that they have nothing against the military.

“In this investigation, we interviewed 100 people, 95 of them face-to-face in the South-East. Before releasing the report, we sent the military a letter informing them of the allegations and requesting any information that could help us understand how their operations affect human rights. We received no response,” Sanusi stated.

Amnesty noted that the rights organisation “have nothing against the military.” “Our records include victims killed not only by the military, but also by the police and the Ebube Agu, which was set up by some governors to address insecurity but has instead become a tool of abuse,” he said.

We May Not Have a Country in 2027 – El-Rufai Warns

 We May Not Have a Country in 2027 – El-Rufai  Warns 

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has issued a warning about Nigeria’s future, declaring that the country’s survival is at risk if the All Progressives Congress (APC) wins the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Saturday, August 2, in Sokoto at a grassroots mobilisation rally for the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), El-Rufai made clear his intention to campaign vigorously against the ruling party.

“I’m not in politics to get anything for myself. I’m in politics to serve,” he stated

“When the government does not serve the people, it is my duty as a senior citizen to come out and condemn it and take steps to reverse the situation.

“That is why we come together as people opposed to the policies of this government to form the coalition, which has resulted in the adoption of ADC,” he explained.

El-Rufai, a former key member of the APC, said he is committed to rallying Nigerians across the country to unseat the party, describing it as “incompetent.”

“We are in Sokoto to begin the process of mobilising Nigerians against the APC government anywhere and the federal government in Abuja,” he said.

“I believe that if we allow this party and the government to continue for a second term in office, what remains of Nigeria’s social capital will be destroyed, and we may not have a country at all. This is a fight for our lives.”

El-Rufai was once a founding figure of the APC but left the party in March 2025 to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) following the Senate’s refusal to confirm his ministerial nomination, reportedly due to security concerns.

However, his time in the SDP was short-lived. The party expelled him and imposed a 30-year ban, citing alleged forgery of membership documents, among other accusations.

Now a leading figure in the opposition ADC, El-Rufa’i joins other prominent politicians in working against the APC ahead of the 2023 polls.

Your Tactics of Deceit and Falsehoods are Ineffective, IPOB Blasts The Telegraph and the UK Government, Threatens legal Action for Defamation

Your Tactics of Deceit and Falsehoods are Ineffective, IPOB Blasts The Telegraph and the UK Government, Threatens legal Action for Defamation

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement has responded to the contentious article published by the online UK newspaper, The Telegraph, labeling it as a misleading narrative and misinformation intended to provoke the people of the Biafra region against the IPOB movement.

This information was conveyed in a press release issued by the press secretary of the IPOB Directorate of States, Mazi Okadigbo Chinwendum. The statement accused the British government of having an obsession with the Biafra region, thereby orchestrating a malicious agenda to instigate disorder within the area.

The IPOB representative refuted the claims made by the UK national newspaper regarding the movement's alleged role in the insecurity in South-East Nigeria due to the sit-at-home directive, asserting that the order had been rescinded by the IPOB leadership but was exploited by provocateurs funded by the Nigerian government to execute deceptive violent operations against the region and its inhabitants subsequently.

Furthermore, the statement disclosed that the IPOB movement, through its European continental representative, Mazi Austin Agbanyim, had provided a thorough and detailed response to a questionnaire posed by The Telegraph concerning this matter, but ultimately, it was disregarded by the latter.

The statement reads, "The Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (DOS) have received with great disappointment a publication made by the Telegraph of UK on Saturday the 26th of July 2025 with the obvious intention to turn the minds of the international community and humans rights groups and as well as  incite the Biafran people against IPOB." 

"It is indeed a shame that at this time and age, the British government has continued to sponsor campaigns of calumny against a defenceless people against whom they the British sponsored an annihilating genocide in 1967-70."

"The British government is still obsessed with the Igbo people and the entire Biafra people. This can only be the explanation why a British tabloid just like the BBC would be interested in deception and falsehood." 

"The clearest evidence of their hatred to the Biafran people and IPOB is that they deliberately refused to publish the information given to them by Mazi sponsored genocide on Christian and Anglican IGBO and Biafran people using Muslims and islamic jihadists."

The statement also stated that the British government is perturbed over the diplomatic strides recorded by the IPOB movement for Biafra self-determination quest, thus resorting to deceitful ploys of misinformation. However, it assured that the IPOB movement nor the Eastern Security Network solely tasked to confront the Fulani killer herdsmen in the region, are responsible for the violence or enforcement of sit at home orders in the South-East. 

"We are aware that the British government is a bit jittery of the recent diplomatic engagement and successes recorded by the DOS on the Biafra restoration freedom and liberation project. They they are angry and disappointed that we survived their evil onslaught of 1967-70 and still focused on our right to a sovereign Biafra Nation today." 

"However, they should understand that they no longer hold the monopoly of information dissemination."

"Let the world be placed on notice once again, that at no time did IPOB or ESN personnel attacked our people on the streets of Biafraland or anywhere else. ESN has always been in the bushes and farmlands protecting our farmers, people and borders from Fulani terror herdsmen who are partly sponsored by the British government." 

"The DOS will no longer take the deliberate actions of certain government and foreign interest sponsored media houses and journalists whether locally or internationally whose set objective is to tarnish the hard earned image of IPOB, lightly — be they in Nigeria, in the UK or anywhere in the world. 

"Therefore, IPOB leadership demands an unreserved apology from the Telegraph of UK or consider the likelihood of a legal action against them. Enough is Enough!"

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Global Conspiracy Against Biafra: Misinformation, False Narrative Against IPOB’s Peaceful Self-Determination Quest

Global Conspiracy Against Biafra:  Misinformation, False Narrative Against IPOB’s Peaceful Self-Determination Quest 

It is already far established that there has been a global conspiracy against Biafra’s quest for self-determination. Today, some western media platforms, namely Reuters and Jerusalem Post published a false, bogus report concerning the South-East, IPOB, Biafra and the Sit-at-home orders, observations and its impacts. 

The alleged investigative report in question was conducted by a shadowy "private” intelligence consultancy firm, SBM Intelligence, which in all candor has deep ties with the Nigerian government, military and most definitely, its State Secret Services – DSS. 

It is no coincidence that this report was made public just four days to the highly anticipated Biafra Heroes Day, May 30th, 2025, a day which has been designated in honor of victims of the genocidal Biafra war of 1967-70. Amidst verbal counteraction remarks between the IPOB movement and the Chief of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Nuhu Ribadu, over the status of forthcoming Biafra commemoration day and how the people of the Biafra region reckons with it. 

There is no doubt that order for a voluntary sit-at-home observed was issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)movement, and as has been evidently proven in the past unenforced, before the era when trojan horse operations to discredit the legitimate quest for Biafra self-determination, its suppressed image and that of the IPOB movement. This era was after the kidnap and extraordinary rendition of the IPOB leader by the Nigerian government.

The 30th May Biafra anniversary as initiated by the IPOB movement since 2014, was always peaceful as citizens would either hold non-violent processions and memorial events on such day, however security forces would move in for mass crackdowns and killings. For instance in 2016, the Nigerian military and police carried out series of brutal massacre of the Indigenous People of Biafra protesters across the East, an extrajudicial execution spree led by the Nigerian army, in which over 150 peaceful pro-Biafra protesters, carrying only placards and flags to raise awareness of the ongoing marginalization of their rights and freedoms, were massacred. 

Additionally, more than 28 people were killed in an attack on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s ancestral home, where he hosted numerous visitors and supporters. Family members perished in this extrajudicial attack. 

Infact, the sit-at-home order was the latest improvised strategy by the IPOB movement to minimize crackdowns casualties during such days and events.

Yet, SBM Intelligence produced no reports detailing this daylight massacre of innocent civilians in the East. Despite being founded in 2013, a year after IPOB’s establishment, SBM Intelligence appeared to lack the “intelligence” to expose the unlawful massacre of indigenous peoples across the East by federal security agencies, for committing no crime known to law.

In this report as acknowledged by Reuters and the Jerusalem Post, confirmed that the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu had already canceled the sit-at-home order, initially drawn up as a protest against his continued unlawful detention and rendition. The report acknowledged that IPOB lifted the sit-at-home order in 2021 shortly after its commencement. Why, then, does the media falsely claim that the alleged 600 deaths since 2021, are a result of IPOB’s sit-at-home orders? 

The gross contradiction in the reports of SBM Intelligence and collaborative media like Reuters, the Jerusalem Post, and probable other western media platforms are evidently dubious and reeks of journalistic unprofessionalism. It is like turning off the journalism purview and instincts of cross referencing every piece and fact pertaining a story or could it be that these media platforms failed to thoroughly study the SBM report and went on to publish them with its brazen contradictive flaws? 

The SBM report failed to acknowledge that IPOB has consistently stated it has never enforced sit-at-home orders and that compliance has always been voluntary. However, it aimed at linking the Eastern Security Network (ESN)– the vigilante wing set up by IPOB to solely confront the Fulani killer herdsmen in the Eastern region – of alleged sit-at-home enforcements. Meanwhile, the SBM report acknowledged that the ESN as publicly stated by IPOB was established solely to halt terrorist incursions in the East and protect lives and property in the region. 

IPOB and the ESN are innocent of these allegations propagated by Nigeria’s kakistocratic government, whose legacy is marked by violations of fundamental human rights, extrajudicial killings of indigenous peoples, and conspiracy of ethnic cleansing carried out by Islamic terror groups from the Sahel and these acts are encouraged by complacency and dubious positions of the West and its media platforms. 

IPOB has consistently distanced itself from the sit-at-home enforcements/enforcers and asserted that it is the Nigerian government sponsoring the violent enforcements to blackmail the IPOB movement and the ESN. 

Suffice to say, that none of the western mainstream media houses who are now taking swipe at the IPOB movement, right from the Nigerian government's playbook cared to come down to the South-East to conduct an on-site independent investigation to corroborate or debunk the claims of the IPOB movement, but are buying and spreading a well packaged government propaganda against the victimized and oppressed. 

IPOB is a peaceful self-determination seeking organization grounded in the principles of human dignity and the rights of indigenous peoples to choose their preferred religious, cultural, political, and economic governance. And, most importantly it has no faction whatsoever. 

And, obviously this report by SBM Intelligence is nothing but desperate attempts by the Nigerian NIA director and his ilks, to discredit and defame the forthcoming Biafra heroes commemoration and anniversary, because the violent sit-at-home enforcements in the South-East has so far died down since last year when its chief architect in Finland was apprehended by Finnish authorities for his terrorism against South-East residents.

Sadly, the only people buying and even marketing these state-sponsored preposterous narratives are those readily parade themselves as reputable, credible and the global go-to source for information. However, the truth shall prevail and be made known regardless of how deep the conspiracy to suppress it runs. 

Family Writers Press International

SBM Intelligence, Reuters And Nuhu Ribadu’s Hatchet Job Against IPOB: A Failed Propaganda War

SBM Intelligence, Reuters And Nuhu Ribadu’s Hatchet Job Against IPOB: A Failed Propaganda War

 

IPOB PRESS STATEMENT

DATE 26th MAY 2025

 

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the supreme leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu categorically and unequivocally condemns in the strongest terms possible the latest hatchet job disguised as a “report” released by a faceless, compromised, and government-sponsored propaganda arm called SBM Intelligence, and amplified by the neo-colonial media outfit, Reuters, all under the shameful direction of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

 

This laughable fabrication alleges that IPOB’s Sit-at-Home actions resulted in 776 deaths and trillions in economic losses. This is not just a lie—it is a desperate concoction by a drowning regime grasping at straws. SBM Intelligence is neither credible nor neutral; it is a mercenary outfit created to launder the image of failed regimes and discredit voices demanding justice and self-determination. Their so-called reports are fit only for the trash can of history, not the pages of reputable journalism.

 

We challenge SBM Intelligence, Reuters, and Nuhu Ribadu: if you possess an ounce of evidence linking IPOB to these baseless allegations, take it to court. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is in detention and ready to confront these lies with unassailable truth. Instead of sponsoring international smear campaigns, why not test your fantasy before a judge?

 

Let it be known and recorded that IPOB officially canceled Monday Sit-at-Home in 2021, and our leader publicly disowned any individual or group enforcing such orders. Therefore, any attack attributed to a “Sit-at-Home” cannot be logically or factually linked to IPOB. This makes the SBM/Reuters report not only false but criminally deceptive.

 

The timing of this publication is no coincidence. As 30th May Biafra Heroes Day approaches—a sacred day for Biafrans to honour our martyrs—this corrupt regime, through its rented outlets, seeks to deflect attention from its failures and sabotage our remembrance. This is the same Nigeria that could not stop genocidal attacks from Taraba to Zamfara but is fixated on demonizing IPOB, a peaceful movement seeking justice and freedom.

 

We are not ignorant of history. When Biafra stood alone against the might of the global powers—Communist East, Capitalist West, and Islamic Jihadists from Egypt and across the Arab world—we survived because our cause is righteous and ordained by God. This propaganda blitz is but a whimper compared to the bombs of the 1967–70 genocide. It shall fail too.

 

Let Reuters know that by allowing itself to be used by Nuhu Ribadu and his gang of discredited Abuja plotters, it has traded its journalistic integrity for blood money. Let SBM Intelligence know they will forever remain irrelevant outside the corridors of Nigerian state-sponsored deceit. Let the Nigerian government know this: No amount of lies, no amount of sponsored reports, no amount of colonial echo chambers will stop the march of Biafra.

 

On 30th May, the world will see a region stand still in honour of our fallen heroes. We are undeterred, unshaken, and unstoppable. Our allegiance is to the truth, and the truth is that Biafra must come.

 

COMRADE EMMA POWERFUL MEDIA AND PUBLICITY SECRETARY FOR IPOB.