Tag: Simon Ekpa
We never knew him: IPOB disowns convicted terrorist Simon Ekpa
“This is not justice; it is judicial hostage-taking — a weaponisation of the courts to sustain persecution,” IPOB said.
FG commends Finland as Simon Ekpa is convicted
"Hundreds of lives were lost, and many more maimed, in pursuit of a destructive and unlawful agenda that sought to…
Nigerian govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism in Finland
The Court had found Ekpa guilty of terrorism and inciting the public to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, engaging in…
JUST IN: Finnish court jails Simon Ekpa for terrorism, tax fraud
The court said that Ekpa had used his significant social media following to stoke tensions in the Biafra region between…
Finland brings terrorism-related charges against Simon Ekpa
The Finnish authorities had alleged that Ekpa used social media platforms to spread separatist propaganda, incite violence and encourage illegal…
FG has not commenced extradition process against Simon Ekpa – AGF
Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and prominent leader of the IPOB was arrested in November 2024 by the Finnish authorities…
FG denies commencing extradition process for Simon Ekpa
“Ekpa, a leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently standing trial in Finland for charges filed…
DSS gives update on Simon Ekpa, says no weapon found on Nnamdi Kanu during arrest
A prosecution witness, identified as PW-AAA, on Friday, said that Simon Ekpa would soon be brought from Finland to Nigeria…
Simon Ekpa will be tried in Nigeria for supporting Kanu, DSS witness reveals
The DSS operative who testified at the court presided over by Justice James Omotosho is one of officers of the…
FG names Simon Ekpa, 16 others terrorism financiers
“Freezing measures should be extended to all accounts associated with the designated subjects. For designated entities, this should include accounts…
What Finnish Ambassador told Tinubu about ongoing trial of Simon Ekpa
Ms Sanna Selin spoke after presenting his Letters of Credence to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock presidential villa on…
FG: Why Simon Ekpa was arrested by Finnish authorities
The ministry, this in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday…
We’re ready to provide evidence for trial of Simon Ekpa – Enugu govt
Enugu Government made the offer in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on…
Ekpa’s arrest ends reign of terror in Igbo land, says Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted the widespread relief following Ekpa's arrest, evidenced by the calm that has settled across the region's 95…
“He is not our member” – IPOB disowns Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa
But in a reaction on Friday via a statement signed by the IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, Ekpa was accused of…
CDS seeks extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria
The Nigerian military on March, declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the country. Among…
Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland
The statement described Ekpa as “a Finnish citizen of Nigerian background, born in the 1980s, suspected of public incitement to…
Simon Ekpa’s terrorists burn down 3 commuter buses, 4 motorcycles, others in Ebonyi
In an attempt to force a sit-at-home on Monday, Ekpa's terrorists attacked traders and set vehicles ablaze at the popular…
Simon Ekpa unveils deadly Biafran Liberation Army (Video, Photos)
Ekpa, who claim to be the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in-Exile BRGIE 2023, in a post on…
Simon Ekpa declares 3-week curfew in South East
He declared that if Nnamdi Kanu and other Biafrans held in Nigerian state custody are not released and all roadblocks…
Nnamdi Kanu still very sick in DSS custody – Simon Ekpa
Ekpa, who is in Finland, said he received message from Kanu today that he is very sick and called for…
Simon Ekpa vows to extend sit-at-home to Tuesday, rubbishes IPOB’s economic empowerment
But Ekpa, in far away Finland said there is nothing like economic empowerment in Biafra within Nigeria.
Simon Ekpa must be brought to Nigeria to face wrath of the law – Uzodimma
"There’s one man called Simon Ekpa somewhere in Finland. It is our hope that the security agencies, particularly the military,…
‘An insult taken too far’- Simon Ekpa reacts to IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu’s letter
"As the Prime Minister of Biafra under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, I call on all Biafrans to disregard…
Nnamdi Kanu writes Simon Ekpa, orders him to end sit-at-home in Southeast
The IPOB leader said in the letter that he was ordering Ekpa to stop calling for any sit-at-home from henceforth.
Ohanaeze to Tinubu: ‘Release Kanu to shut Simon Ekpa up’
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of…
How sit-at-home cost Ebonyi, Anambra, others 144 days in six months
Speaking at an event organised by the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association in Lagos, Kalu said, “We cannot afford to retreat…
South West is not Biafra Republic, stay away: Gani Adams warns Simon Ekpa
“Biafrans in Lagos should get ready to be part of the demand to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We are coming…
Sit-at-home order: CNN President issues strong warning to IPOB leader
“The so called sit-at-home enforcers are mere criminals and our people must face them frontally.”
Inside Biafra agitator’s open letter to President Tinubu
He stressed that the health of Nnamdi Kanu has significantly deteriorated, hence the call for his release.