A district court in Lahti, Finland, has ordered the imprisonment of Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria.Ekpa, a controversial figure known for his separatist rhetoric, has been accused of using social media to spread IPOB-related propaganda advocating for the secession of southeastern Nigeria. The court alleges that his offences date back to August 23...

Leader of the Autopilot faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa, has taken the Biafra case to the United States, seeking international support and recognition for the cause.Ekpa, who prides himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, BRGIE, signed a substantial lobby deal, worth $130,000 (approximately N205 million), with a US-based firm, Moran Global Strategies, MGS.The deal is expected to facilitate high-level adv...

Dr. Alex Chiedozie Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reported receiving death threats from individuals claiming to be supporters of Simon Ekpa. In a recent statement, Ogbonnia detailed the alarming situation: "Over the past four days, I have been bombarded with phone calls from unknown individuals accusing me of wanting to kill Mr. Simon Ekpa. They have threatened to kill me first," Ogbonnia revealed. He dismissed the accusations as...