Tag: Simon Ekpa
FULL LIST: IPOB, Simon Ekpa, Yusuf Ghazali among 48 individuals, groups, ‘linked’ to financing terrorism
The disclosure was made by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) on Saturday. The list includes individuals and entities suspected of…
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…