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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Herdsmen: Simon Ekpa Commends Ortom

Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, has commended Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State for speaking out in the face of insecurity faced by the people of the…

BREAKING: Simon Ekpa Arrested in Finland Over Terror-Related Charges

Finnish authorities have arrested Simon Ekpa, a prominent Nigerian separatist agitator, on charges related to terrorism. Ekpa, who claims the title of "Prime Minister" of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile,…

Nnamdi Kanu: Former Finland Soldier Simon Ekpa Takes Over Radio Biafra

Simon Ekpa Takes Over Radio Biafra Finnish citizen, Simon Ekpa has been directed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to take over broadcast activities of Radio Biafra. The directive which was announced…

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Simon Ekpa Not our Member – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has distanced itself from Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based Biafra agitator. Emma Powerful, spokesman of IPOB, in a statement said Ekpa and his auto-pilot group were…

IPOB Rejects Simon Ekpa’s, Disowns Him After Arrest in Finland

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has officially distanced itself from Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BGIE), following his recent arrest in Finland.…

IPOB Disowns Nnamdi Kanu’s Disciple, Simon Ekpa

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said,  Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu,  is not a registered member of the group. The Finland branch of…

Simon Ekpa Behind Unrest in Southeast – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has claimed that a self-acclaimed disciple of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa and his gang called “Autopilot” are responsible for the criminal activities…