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Why Ekpa-led BRGIE backs US plan designation of Nigeria as CPC-Nkere

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

The Acting Prime Minister of Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government in Exile, Ogechukwu Nkere, has backed the United States of America Congress’s call on President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to widespread persecution of Christians.

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Ekpa: Nigeria lacks ‘jurisdiction’ to designate Biafrans as terrorists’ funders—USB

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The United States of Biafra has tackled the Nigerian government, noting that it lacks the necessary jurisdiction and power to designate Biafrans as terrorist funders. The Deputy Prime minister of USB and Chief of Staff, Dr. Ngozi Orabueze, disclosed this in a statement through her X account on Saturday. Her comment comes as the Nigerian […]

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Arrest of Ekpa drastically reduced chaos in S/E – CDS

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has informed that the arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland has greatly reduced the tension in the South East saying the development, alongside the ‘Operation Udoka’ by the Defence Headquarters, is also, restoring peace in the region. Simon Ekpa, another faction of the Indigenous People […]

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Ekpa’s Terrorism Trial Date Set

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2024 0

Finnish authorities have announced that Simon Ekpa, a controversial pro-Biafra agitator, is scheduled to face trial in May 2025 following his arrest on November 21, 2024. Ekpa, along with four others, is accused of engaging in terrorist activities and violating Finland’s Money Collection Act. Arrest and Allegations Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and leader of the […]

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South East Elders: Kanu’s release crucial for Peace, not Ekpa’s arrest

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2024 0

Igbo elders and leaders have dismissed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafra Prime Minister in Exile, as insufficient to end insecurity in the South-East. Speaking on the region’s persistent challenges, they stressed that peace hinges on the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the prosecution of Ekpa […]

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Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2024 0

Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator has been arrested in Finland over alleged involvement in terror-related activities. According to BBC Pidgin, the self-declared Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile was remanded in prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. Also,

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Biafra: Ekpa hires US Attorney, Dabiri

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 November 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, has announced the appointment of a United States Attorney, Arman Dabiri, to achieve Biafra self-rule.  Ekpa disclosed this in a statement on Saturday through his official X handle.  According to him, the Attorney, Dabiri, will be instrumental in the actualisation of Biafra independence.  Ekpa

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Simon Ekpa writes Finland President, Stubb over Biafra Declaration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 November 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa, has written Finland President Alexander Stubb over the Biafra Declaration convention.  Ekpa, in a statement on Wednesday through X, noted the letter of intent was presented on Monday to Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb.  According to Ekpa, the letter detailed justifications on why

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Simon Ekpa declares lockdown in Enugu over killing of Igbo musician by policeman

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 October 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government in-Exile, Simon Ekpa has declared lockdown in Enugu State over the killing of a popular Oghene musician, known as Igbo Jah, by a police officer attached to the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command. It was reported that Igbo Jah was shot by an operative of […]

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All is set—Simon Ekpa gives update on Biafra Declaration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 October 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa said all arrangements have been adequately planned to host its Declaration of the Restoration of Independence of Biafra Convention, 2024. Ekpa disclosed this in a statement on Thursday through his official X account. This comes as Ekpa invites Biafrans to to the convention. According to […]

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Ekpa issues fresh ultimatum to Nigerian Government over detained Biafrans

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 October 2024 0

Simon Ekpa led Biafra government has issued a fresh ultimatum to the Nigerian Government for the return of all detained Biafrans, Judges of Igbo descent to the South-East region. Ekpa made this known in a statement through his X handle on Thursday. According to him the ultimatum which is expected to last till 27 October […]

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No sit-at-home in Southeast on Tuesday- Ekpa clarifies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2024 0

The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has clarified that there is no sit-at-home on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 in South East. He disclosed this in a statement on Monday through his official Twitter handle. Ekpa stressed that there was no sit-at-home on Tuesday apart from the one observed on Monday to press […]

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I sacrificed my political career for Biafra- Simon Ekpa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 October 2024 0

Biafra activist, Simon Ekpa has claimed he sacrificed his political career in Finland for Biafra agitation. Ekpa, known as Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, BRGIE, disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Thursday. According to him, for the past years, his focus has been on the actualization of […]

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Biafra National ID card registration better than Nigeria system- Ekpa claims

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 October 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa again wooed Nigerians to Biafra agitation amid economic hardship in Nigeria. Ekpa disclosed this in a viral video on Video where Igbos indicated Biafrans undertaking registration to obtain Biafran National Identity Cards.Reacting, Ekpa mocked the Nigerian Government, noting that obtaining a Biafra ID

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Imo IDP camp: Ekpa warns against misrepresentation, vows to secure Biafrans

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa has warned against misrepresentation of Biafra agitation and an alleged plan to settle Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in Imo State. Ekpa disclosed this in a statement through his official X account condemning the labeling of the Biafra Liberation Army as gunmen and killers. […]

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Insecurity: Ekpa announces ban on govt building projects in Imo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 October 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile the De Facto Government in Homeland has announced a ban on Government building projects in Imo State. Ekpa disclosed this in a recent statement through his X account. According to him, the move is to protect the lives and properties of Biafrans in the state. “For the […]

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How we captured terrorists to defend Biafrans- Simon Ekpa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 September 2024 0

The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile explained how the Biafra Liberation Army recently captured terrorists to save the lives and properties of Biafrans. Ekpa disclosed this statement on Saturday through his official X account. According to him, the action was to send a strong message to those who did not want Biafra’s […]

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Biafra Declaration: BRGIE Finance Minister, Nkere meets US speaker, Congressmen- Ekpa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 September 2024 0

Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has announced that its Finance Minister, Ogechukwu Nkere and the Director Biafra Foreign Affairs USA Ada Eze had two days important meetings with US Congressmen including the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Mike Johnson, Congressman Jeff Van Drew to discuss Biafra […]

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Ekpa reacts to Nigerian govt’s call for Amaka Sunnberger persecution over threat on Yoruba, Edo in Canada

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 August 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa has vowed to defend Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger who went viral for threatening to harm Yoruba and Edo People. Ekpa made this known in a statement on Thursday through his official X account. His comments come after Amaka Sunnberger on Tuesday through her […]

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Simon Ekpa reacts to move by Nigerian govt to extradite him from Finland

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2024 0

The Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile, BRGIE, Simon Ekpa has reacted to a move by the Nigerian government to facilitate his extradition from Finland. Recall that The Defence Headquarters, DHQ on Tuesday announced that the Nigerian government is currently engaging the European Union, and EU to extradite Ekpa. DHQ Director of Defence Media