Tag: Simon Ekpa

Southeast demands decisive action after Simon Ekpa’s jail term in Finland

Southeast voices split as calls mount for tougher measures against IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Residents recount devastation caused by sit-at-home orders, kidnappings, and killings. Analysts warn agitation will persist unless…

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Key Facts About Simon Ekpa’s Terrorism Conviction in Finland

Name: Simon Ekpa Nationality: Nigerian-born, naturalized Finnish citizen Occupation: Lawyer, former municipal councillor in Lahti, Finland; self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafran Republic Government in Exile Date of Sentence: Monday,…

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Simon Ekpa Sentenced to Six Years in Finland for Terrorism Charges

Finnish court convicts Biafra agitator of inciting terrorism in Nigeria Prosecutors present extensive evidence of online radical activities Ekpa’s defence disputes credibility of Nigerian-sourced information The Päijät-Häme District Court in…

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Simon Ekpa Sends Message To Gov Umahi After Sack By Court

Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based Biafra nation agitator has said the Biafra agitators will never forgive the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi over his alleged activities towards the agitators. DAILY REPORT…

Sit-at-Home: Ohanaeze, SE Leaders Announce $300k Bounty on Simon Ekpa

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Southeast political leaders have launched a manhunt for Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). They also announced a reward…

FG Freezes Bank Accounts of Simon Ekpa, 16 Others Over Terrorism Financing

FG has frozen the bank accounts of Simon Ekpa and 16 others over alleged involvement in terrorism financing.  The move follows a meeting by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee in Abuja,…

Joseph Egunike’s Death Must Be Added To Abba Kyari’s Crime – Simon Ekpa

Simon Ekpa, a self-styled disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, has claimed that the death of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Joseph Egbunike, must be added to the crime of embattled former…

IPOB: Simon Ekpa Calls Off Sit-at-Home

Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called off the sit-at-home order usually observed on Mondays in Enugu State. The development came in the…

Drama As Simon Ekpa Insists Nnamdi Kanu No Longer IPOB Leader

Simon Ekpa, a self-styled disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, insisted that the agitator no longer leads the group. Ekpa, who was reacting to claims that Kanu has not been…

Simon Ekpa Declares Nnamdi Kanu’s End Sit-At-Home Letter Fake

Finland-based agitator of Biafra Indigenous Leader (IPOB), Simon Ekpa has declared Nnamdi Kanu’s letter ordering an to end sit-at-home in the South-East region as fake. Ekpa called on South Easterners…