Good day, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of Biafra news headlines for today Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.
Below is a roundup of top stories on Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and other pro-Biafra groups.
1. Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Lists 4 Reasons Igbo 2023 Presidency Will Never Happen
A counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, has listed four reasons Igbo 2023 Presidency as speculated by some political analysts from the region. Naija News reports that Barrister Ejimakor, who was one of the lawyers that defended Kanu during his trial by the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari, made this comment on the micro-blogging site, Twitter.
2. Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Sends ‘Strong Message’ To Southeast Governors
A counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, says any Southeast governor who supports the proscription of the group “becomes complicit in repression.” Naija News reports that Barrister Ejimakor, who was one of the lawyers that defended Kanu during his trial by the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari, made this comment on the micro-blogging site, Twitter. 
3. IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Berates Buhari For Congratulating Ethiopian PM
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari for congratulating Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, on winning the 2019 Nobel Prize award. Naija News reports that Buhari had congratulated Abiy Ahmed for making history when he was awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
4. Biafra: IPOB Reacts To Army’s South-East Operation
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described the planned military operation in the southeast as a misplaced priority. Naija News recalls that the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai, had annoucned that the Nigeria Army would soon commence the fourth phase of Operation Python Dance in the southeast.
5. Nnamdi Kanu Names Three People That Make Up Biafra
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has revealed the three people that make up the Republic of Biafra, which he is agitating for. Naija News reports that the IPOB leader named the three people during his third broadcast of the month on Radio Biafra on Wednesday, October 9.
6. Biafra Will Not Come If…- Nnamdi Kanu Warns Biafrans
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has warned “all Biafrans” that the Republic of Biafra will not come if they worship idols instead of God. Naija News reports that the IPOB leader made this comment during his third broadcast of the month on Radio Biafra on Wednesday, October 9.
7. IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Sends ‘Strong Message’ To Those Against Biafra
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has warned those against the agitation for the Republic of Biafra will be exposed. Naija News reports that the IPOB leader made this comment on the micro-blogging, Twitter.
8. Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Cries Out, Says ‘Death Awaits All Biafrans’
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has lamented that death awaits “all Biafrans” agitating for the Republic of Biafra if they don’t rise up and fight for their rights. Naija News reports that the IPOB leader made this comment during his second broadcast of the month on Radio Biafra on Monday, October 7.
9. Nnamdi Kanu Speaks On Igbo Presidency Ending Biafra Agitation
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, says Igbo Presidency will not end the ongoing agitation for the Republic of Biafra. Naija News reports that the IPOB leader made this comment during his second broadcast of the month on Radio Biafra on Monday, October 7.
10. Nnamdi Kanu Reveals When Biafra Will Come
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, says the Republic of Biafra will come in his time. Naija News reports that the IPOB leader gave this assurance to “Biafrans” during an “emergency broadcast” on Radio Biafra on Thursday, October 3.
11. Biafra: Nigerian Army Arrests 27 IPOB Members, Recover AK-47 Rifle
No fewer than 27 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested by the Nigerian Army. Naija News reports that the Nigerian Army said that its troops on Operation Mesa, arrested the 27 IPOB members on Thursday and recovered an AK-47 rifle from one of them, Oliver Onyebunachi, in Imo State.
12. Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Explodes Over Buhari’s Visit To South Africa
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari‘s recent visit to South Africa over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. Naija News reports that the IPOB leader condemned the visit on the micro-blogging site, Twitter a few minutes, describing it as a “conspiracy” to cover Buhari’s real identity.
13. Biafra Veteran Warrior Makes ‘Major’ Revelation (Video)
A man believed to be a Biafra veteran warrior has made a revelation on the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War. Naija News recalls that the Nigerian-Biafran War was a war fought between the government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra.
14. IPOB Speaks As South African Police ‘Attack Protesters Against Buhari’
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed reactions over the alleged attacks on its members by the South African Police while protesting against the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to South Africa. Naija News reports that the IPOB alleged that several of its members were reportedly injured during the protest which they claimed was marred by the South African Police.
15. Biafra: IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Goes Missing At UNGA74
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, went missing at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA74) which opened on September 17, 2019. Naija News recalls that a statement issued by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, last week Monday, had said the IPOB leader will lead the “Biafra delegation” to the UNGA74.
16. Biafra: Former Minister Sends Fresh Message To IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu
A former minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has congratulated Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) on the occasion of his birthday. Fani-Kayode in a message seen by Naija News on his Twitter account, prayed God to shame Kanu’s enemies and make him wax stronger in battle.
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