A Federal High Court in Abuja handed down a life‑imprisonment sentence to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The judge, Justice James Omotosho, found Kanu guilty on all seven terrorism‑related charges brought by the federal government and delivered the verdict on 20 November 2025. The court noted that the prosecution presented credible evidence…
The recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, a key figure in the separatist movement in Nigeria’s South-East region, has elicited mixed reactions. While some individuals, including Mr. Kingsley Okanume, a businessman in Awka, and Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Jonas Benson Okoye, have expressed relief and happiness over the arrest, others argue that it…
Simon Ekpa, a well-known pro-Biafra activist, was recently apprehended by Finnish authorities. Ekpa, who has been a vocal advocate for the secession of Biafra from Nigeria, had been living in Finland for several years. Following his arrest, Ekpa’s supporters took to social media to express their outrage and demand his release. However, in a surprising…
The Finnish Central Criminal Police has apprehended Simon Ekpa, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) separatist group, alongside four other individuals, on suspicion of perpetrating terrorism-related offenses in Southeastern Nigeria. According to authorities, Ekpa allegedly utilized social media platforms to promote and incite violence against civilians and government institutions in Nigeria, with alleged…