5 d. ago Ekpa’s conviction historic lesson against fraud, violence and misguided teachings – IPOB Counsel Ejiofor

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Human Rights lawyer and Counsel to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Chief Ifeanyi Ejiofor has described the conviction of Simon Ekpa by a District Court in Finland as a historic lesson against fraud, violence and misguided teachings. Ejiofor in a statement on Monday said the judgment didn’t come to him […] The post Ekpa’s conviction historic lesson against fraud, violence and misguided teachings – IPOB Counsel Ejiofor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Biafra: You haven’t said anything on Simon Ekpa’s conviction, Reno Omokri slams Peter Obi

Tribune Online Biafra: You haven’t said anything on Simon Ekpa’s conviction, Reno Omokri slams Peter Obi Tribune Online reports that Ekpa, a Biafran political activist and long-term resident of Finland, was on Monday sentenced to six years’ imprisonment by a Finnish District Court on terrorism charges.  Biafra: You haven’t said anything on Simon Ekpa’s conviction, Reno Omokri slams Peter Obi Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Again, IPOB disowns Simon Ekpa after 6 years jail term in Finland

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Contrary to claims that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is indirectly involved in the conviction of Simon Ekpa, the self acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra in Finland where he is facing a six years jail term, the group has distanced itself, asking him to bear the consequences of his deeds. […] The post Again, IPOB disowns Simon Ekpa after 6 years jail term in Finland appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NBA lauds speedy conviction of Simon Ekpa, urges Nigerian judiciary to learn from Finland

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has commended the prompt trial and sentencing of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra separatist, by a read more NBA lauds speedy conviction of Simon Ekpa, urges Nigerian judiciary to learn from Finland

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6 d. ago “Simon Ekpa Admitted In Finland Court That He’s Not Our Member, FG Should Stop Linking Us With Him” – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland. The group insisted that his activities have no connection with the separatist movement. In a statement issued on Monday, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, accused the Nigerian government of attempting to use Ekpa’s conviction as a smear campaign […] The post “Simon Ekpa Admitted In Finland Court That He’s Not Our Member, FG Should Stop Linking Us With Him” – IPOB appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago IPOB to Ekpa: We’re not behind your conviction, carry your cross

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Contrary to claims that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is indirectly involved in the conviction of Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra in Finland, where he is facing a six-year jail term, the group has distanced itself, asking him to bear the consequences of his deeds. Spokesperson of […] The post IPOB to Ekpa: We’re not behind your conviction, carry your cross appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Finnish Court Sentences Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa To Six Years For Terrorism

A Finnish District Court has sentenced Biafran political activist Simon Ekpa to six years in prison over terrorism-related offences. The court ruled that Ekpa had been involved with a terrorist organisation and had publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. His actions were connected to efforts aimed at re-establishing an independent state in Nigeria’s Biafra region, […] The post Finnish Court Sentences Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa To Six Years For Terrorism-Related Crimes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago BREAKING: Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison Over Terrorism

Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court after being found guilty of terrorism-related offences. The court in Päijät-Häme delivered the judgement on Monday, convicting Ekpa on charges bordering on incitement to terrorism, dissemination of terrorist propaganda, and support for violent activities. Ekpa, who styled […]

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9 d. ago Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Hike In Nigerian Passport Fees

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has faulted the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to increase the cost of obtaining Nigerian international passports, describing it as another burden on already struggling citizens. The Federal Government recently raised the fee for a 32-page passport booklet to N100,000, while the 64-page booklet […] The post Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Hike In Nigerian Passport Fees appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Misplaced Priority’, Peter Obi Slams FG’s ₦142bn Bus Terminal Project

On August 14, the federal executive council approved N142.02 billion for the construction of ultra-modern bus terminals across the six geopolitical zones. The post ‘Misplaced Priority’, Peter Obi Slams FG’s ₦142bn Bus Terminal Project appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Peter Obi Slams Tinubu For Approving N142bn To Build Six Bus Terminals But Budgeting Below N100bn For Teaching, Psychiatric Hospitals

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the federal government’s approval of ₦142 billion for the construction of modern bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, describing the move as an example of misplaced priorities. In a statement released on Friday titled “₦142 Billion For Bus Terminals,” Obi said the decision reflects weak […] The post Peter Obi Slams Tinubu For Approving N142bn To Build Six Bus Terminals But Budgeting Below N100bn For Teaching, Psychiatric Hospitals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious

By Chinelo Obogo and Godwin Tsa Abuja Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has slammed the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) for imposing a ‘No Fly’ life ban on an Ibom Air passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, for unruly behaviour. Similarly, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemned both the Ibom Air and the AON, describing their […] The post Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ibom Air saga: Obi, NBA slam AON for imposing life ban on passenger

By Chinelo Obogo and Godwin Tsa Abuja Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has slammed the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) for imposing a ‘No Fly’ life ban on an Ibom Air passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, for unruly behaviour. Obi said on his X handle on Tuesday that the poor must not […] The post Ibom Air saga: Obi, NBA slam AON for imposing life ban on passenger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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