Former lead counsel Aloy Ejimakor has moved to halt the terrorism trial of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, citing a legal flaw regarding undisclosed broadcast locations used as evidence.

Troops from Operation Udoka have successfully dismantled identified strongholds of Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) elements in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, recovering weapons and suspicious materials.

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the newly established 15 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, have dismantled three camps allegedly operated by…

A former State Security Service (SSS) officer has been remanded by a court for allegedly being a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other related offenses.

A report indicates that sustained operational pressure from troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade has led to IPOB militant leaders, including one identified as 'Comedy,' voluntarily disclosing weapon locations to the Imo State Amnesty Committee.

Nnamdi Kanu has reportedly sacked his lawyer, Ejiofor, who in turn claims he had already quit as Kanu's personal lawyer in 2023 but remains counsel for IPOB. This dispute highlights a rift in their professional relationship.

A lawyer has threatened legal action against an individual who publicly called on the Nigerian federal government to kill Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to restore peace in the South-east.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) arrested and subsequently released a retired professor who serves as the medical doctor for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at his residence in Enugu State.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has defended the recent expulsion of members of its dissolved Third Directorate of State (DOS), with a deputy head of the newly constituted Fourth DOS alleging betrayal of the movement.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to its members, threatening disciplinary action against those who defy Nnamdi Kanu’s authority amid an ongoing leadership dispute within the group.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has announced a significant restructuring of its leadership, with its leader Nnamdi Kanu dissolving the third administration of the group's Directorate of State (DoS) and inaugurating a new team.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticized an aide to Governor Soludo for comments made against Peter Obi, while defending Obi's call for Nnamdi Kanu's release.

Nigerian troops have uncovered a hidden cache of arms and ammunition belonging to suspected IPOB/ESN members in Enugu, arresting several suspects. The operation led to the discovery of a suspected safe house used by the group.

The lead counsel for detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has cautioned that any attempt to seek the death penalty against his client could have significant international implications, particularly for Nigeria's relationship with the United Kingdom.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has renewed its campaign regarding the conviction of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the appeal filed against the judgment raises broader legal and constitutional issues.

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has reiterated its demand for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, warning President Tinubu of potential backlash in the 2027 elections and citing the Dikko abduction case as precedent for his unconstitutional trial.

Police in Imo State, Nigeria, have dismantled a suspected IPOB/ESN camp, recovering machine guns, ammunition, and drones following an intelligence-led raid.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to the public regarding individuals falsely claiming to be commanders of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) on social media.

Nigerian Army troops rescued a kidnap victim in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State before raiding an IPOB hideout in Ezeagu LGA, following a N2 million ransom payment.

Activist Omoyele Sowore participated in protests in Aba, Abia State, alongside other non-Igbo individuals, calling for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has praised a US commentator and members of the US Congress for drawing attention to security concerns in Nigeria, reiterating its call for a referendum on Biafra.

The Nigerian Army has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of spreading ethnicity-driven propaganda, stating that explosives were recovered from areas in Imo state.

The Nigerian Army has accused individuals sympathetic to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of orchestrating a social media campaign to discredit military operations in the South-East.

A coalition of supporters is set to hold a ‘One Million March’ protest in Aba, Abia State, to demand the release of convicted IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Read More: https://punchng.com/pro-kanu-group-holds-mass-protest-in-abia-thursday/

Nigerian cleric Ahmad Gumi has stated he would support Boko Haram and IPOB if specific conditions are met, sparking controversy.

Nigerian troops, in collaboration with other security operatives including the Nigerian Air Force, have dismantled a bomb-making factory and hideouts belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in operations that began on March 3.

The Nigerian army said its troops killed the suspected IPOB member and kidnapper during separate operations in communities in Imo State. The post Nigerian troops engage IPOB fighters in intense…

The governor of Anambra State, Nigeria, has ordered the closure of another market, following a previous closure of Onitsha Main Market, due to alleged compliance with IPOB's sit-at-home directive.

Doris Ogala, an AAC candidate for Abia state governor, pledges to prioritize securing a presidential pardon for convicted IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu if elected in 2027.

Nigerian troops have successfully dismantled camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Anambra State, killing three individuals during the operation.

A retired officer from Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has been remanded in court on charges of allegedly supporting the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and engaging in cybercrime.

Military pressure has led to fighters from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), surrendering arms in Southeast Nigeria, resulting in the recovery of multiple rifles, magazines, ammunition, and an improvised explosive device.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, has officially sacked his longtime lead counsel, Mr. Ejiofor, who had served until June 2023, citing reasons for the change in his legal team.

The counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) stated that Igbo youths avoid Nigerian army recruitment due to historical marginalization and distrust of the military.

A special report indicates a reduction in attacks and killings linked to IPOB since the arrest and subsequent imprisonment of Simon Ekpa, assessing the security impacts in 2024 and 2025.

David Umahi stated that leaders in Nigeria's South-East region are exploring political avenues to secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

Nnamdi Kanu and a former disciple have announced conflicting leadership changes within the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), though Kanu insists he remains the group's leader and his decisions are final.

The Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has indefinitely suspended the offices of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Director of Radio Biafra to safeguard operations.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his opposition to calls for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

Nigerian Army and DSS troops have uncovered a suspected arms cache belonging to IPOB/ESN in a piggery in Enugu. This discovery marks a significant operation against separatist groups in the region.

IPOB has questioned the conviction of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, following a cross-appeal filed by the Federal Government. The group suggests the government's action weakens the conviction and raises doubts about the trial court's jurisdiction.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has commended residents of the South-East and other parts of the country for what it described as the successful observance of the May 30 Biafra Heroes…

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a lawyer for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has praised the return of peace to Nigeria's South-East region, stating it will foster development and economic revival.

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Eastern Sanity conducted raids across the South-East, overrunning IPOB/ESN strongholds and busting a kidnapping network. The operation also led to the recovery of IEDs and cash.

The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has expressed concerns over the prolonged detention and prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stating it impacts Igbo leadership credibility.

Nigeria’s Army Chief has commended Operation UDO KA troops for their sustained offensive against IPOB/ESN in the South East, highlighting their resilience and key successes in the region.

The Nigerian Army and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are in a dispute over the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during an operation in Imo state.

The troops, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Air Force, the State Security Service, the Nigeria Police, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, “also…

By Alumona Ukwueze  ENUGU— Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation to urgently intervene and order the immediate release of hundreds of Igbo youths  being unlawfully detained at the Wawa […] The post IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of Igbo youths held at Wawa Barracks appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian soldiers have dismantled several camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Anambra, recovering weapons and destroying an explosive fabrication facility.

Nigerian troops successfully dismantle a notorious IPOB/ESN stronghold in Anambra, neutralizing insurgents and recovering weapons in a major operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-dismantle-ipob-esn-stronghold-in-anambra/

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged the court to consider his bail application. His lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, emphasized the importance of the court addressing the bail request.

The family of detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has expressed concern over undue delays in the hearing of his pending cases and urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria to intervene.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asserted that recent remarks attributed to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir regarding Nigeria's religious identity have validated concerns previously raised by their detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The family of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has expressed renewed health concerns, advocating for his continued access to independent medical care.

Nnamdi Kanu has warned his former lawyer, Ejiofor, against disclosing 'confidential and privileged information' about himself and IPOB, raising questions about lawyers' ability to disclose such information about ex-clients.

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened legal action. The threat follows an alleged public call for the extrajudicial killing of his client.

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel for IPOB, has called on the Ndigbo people to reject propaganda and embrace truth in their struggle for Biafra, cautioning against the dangers of misinformation.

Troops from Sector 5, Joint Task Force South-East Operation Udoka, in collaboration with other security agencies, have neutralized three suspected operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, ESN, in Anambra state. Arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also recovered during the operation.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has affirmed its Code of Conduct as supreme, confirming the dissolution of its 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State (DOS).

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected the purported suspension and expulsion of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Chika Edoziem-led faction, deeming the move unconstitutional and void.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed concern over the prolonged detention of its members and announced a new leadership structure, with Chris Nwaọgụ at the helm, to prioritize welfare and unity.

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for the detained leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed concerns regarding the ongoing trial's procedure. His worries specifically relate to the limited time allotted for the defense to present its case.

Nnamdi Kanu's brother has challenged the legal basis of the IPOB leader's terrorism conviction, arguing it must be anchored on a valid law in force at the time of judgment.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed optimism that the Federal Government's cross-appeal strengthens their case for the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, urging the Appeal Court to void his conviction.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared May 30, 2026, as a solemn day of remembrance for the millions who died during the Nigerian civil war. The group urges a sit-at-home reflection to honor fallen heroes and mourn the losses.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has declared a sit-at-home protest on May 30, stating it is a non-political event to honor those who died in defense of their people and identity.

Nigerian troops successfully apprehended a gunrunner and conducted raids on hideouts belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-East region. This operation aimed to curb illegal arms proliferation and dismantle separatist group activities.

Nigerian Army troops have arrested a suspected IPOB/ESN member in Imo State, recovering five Improvised Explosive Devices during clearance operations. Read More:…

The Nigerian government has published an updated list of terrorism financiers, including 48 individuals and armed groups operating across the country.

Nigerian Naval troops from the Oguta Tactical Patrol Squadron conducted an operation in Orsu Local Government Area, killing Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) IED specialists and destroying explosives.

The Garrison Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, Jude Abuo, a lieutenant-colonel, stated this while addressing reporters during a media tour of the recovered communities in Orsu, Imo, on Tuesday. The post JTF reclaims Imo communities from IPOB, urges fleeing indigenes to return home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army accuses IPOB sympathizers of an online campaign to discredit its South-East operations by disputing photos of recovered IEDs. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-accuses-ipob-allies-of-online-campaign-to-discredit-seast-operations/

A delegation of prominent Igbo spiritual mothers visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in prison to pray for him and demand justice.

Ejiofor, the former counsel to the imprisoned leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu, has confirmed returning $19,000 USD that was reportedly erroneously paid into his bank account.

Nigeria's SSS arrested Sabastine Odam, a suspected ESN commander, along with an IPOB member, Ejike Daniel, during an operation in Enugu State.

Senior lawyer Prince Uche Darlington Okeke has called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a political resolution for the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to facilitate his release and restore peace.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised concerns about religious freedom in Nigeria, citing the enforcement of Sharia law and advocating for Biafra as a safe haven for non-Muslim communities.