The Biafran: February 2016

Monday 29 February 2016

Nigerians challenge Buhari with ‘#WhereIsTheChange’ as mixed reactions trail his leadership

On Monday, cross section of Nigerians took to the micro-blogging site, Twitter, to express their mixed feelings over the current state of the nation under President Muhammadu Buhari, barely nine months into his leadership.

Conrad Nwawo, Biafran Commander dies at 92

Conrad Dibia Nwawo, the most senior officer in the entire People’s Army of Biafra, died on Sunday morning at his hometown, Onicha-Olona, Aniocha Local Government Area of Delta State.

A colonel in the Nigerian Army, but a Brigadier-General of the People’s Army of Biafra, Nwawo was functionally the third in command in the Biafran Military High Command, although he was senior to both Ojukwu and General Philip Effiong, Ojukwu’s deputy. Nwawo was Commissioned in 1954, Effiong in 1956, and Ojukwu in 1957.

Yusuf Buhari, see what your father’s government has delivered #9MonthsAfter

How are you? How has life as the President’s son treated you so far? I’m sure you are not complaining like I am currently doing concerning the issues plaguing this country. I want you to help me deliver this letter to the President. It seems you sister didn’t deliver the one I wrote to her last year.

Biafra Restoration gets the endorsement of Chairman of the South-East Council of Traditional rulers

Coming on the news of the endorsement of Biafra by Pope Francis is the cheery news that at last a prominent Igbo monarch has endorsed the Biafran restoration cause.

9 Months under President Buhari, Can Nigeria survive till 2019 at this rate?

Nigerian economy is fast slipping into a state of comatose; urgent measures must be taken to salvage the situation else I don’t think we can survive till 2019 at this rate under the fist and grip of President Buhari.

Only those with plenty reserve of cash will not feel the pain, anguish and poverty ravaging Nigeria since the assumption of office by President Muhammadu Buhari.

World's Deadliest Terrorists Not In The Middle East

The world's deadliest terrorist group is not in the Middle East. It's in Nigeria, where Islamic regime Boko Haram and other violent groups killed more than 4,000 Christians in 2015.

According to a new report released by Open Doors, the death toll in the Northern part of the country has increased by 62 percent since 2014.

General Muhamadu Buhari is leading a country that is apparently dying

In the run up to the 2015 presidential election, leaders and members of APC were very vocal in condemning the then president of the country, President Goodluck Jonathan, for every step he took. This even included attending churches on Sunday, Jonathan’s religion’s holy day of obligation. It was Babatunde Raji Fashola, the then governor of Lagos State and now Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing, that succinctly captured the mind of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and supporters then when at the sixth Bola Tinubu Colloquium in Lagos some time in March 2014, he charged at his listeners by asking them if they wanted “someone who spends most of his time in church or mosque, or the man who is ready to spend his time on the job.”

Only Boko Haram, Isis, and al-Shabab were deemed deadlier than the little-known militant group from West Africa.

The fourth deadliest known terrorist group has been named as the Fulani militant group operating in Nigeria and parts of the Central African Republic.

The little-known group, formed of individuals from the semi-nomadic pastoral ethnic group Fula people existing across several West African nations, has seen a dramatic escalation of its activities in the past year.

Mastermind of Fulani Terrorists attack on Abugbe in Agatu revealed in a recorded conversation

A taped telephone conversation between a Fulani herdsman appears to reveal an alleged complicity of Zakari Musa the aide to the Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam on the recent attack on Abugbe.

Biafra gets the endorsement of a Head of State as Buhari seals Islamic deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia

The Head of State of Vatican City, at the Holy See yesterday endorsed ongoing move to restore Biafra Republic.

Cosmic Transition Of Thinkers Of Our Time: A Tribute To Boutros Boutros-Ghali De Thinker

(Onitsha Nigeria, 28^th of February 2016)-The leadership of International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law is deeply concerned over the utter alacrity with which the world of our time is losing to cosmic world in an uncontrollable speed, our few and irreplaceable thinkers who are endowed with great potentials to steadily make our world a pride place for earthly living; particularly in the area of coherence, convergence and intercourse between living things (humans, plants, animals and other living species) and environment. The humans in living world generally are composed of thinkers and tinkerers.

It was one of the most intense explosions in Earth's atmosphere in three years, and yet it took weeks for anyone to talk about it. NASA announced last week that back at the beginning of February, a meteor exploded over the Atlantic Ocean. Turns out, it was one for the record books.

IPOB Press Release: Unravelling fake claims by Ohaneze Group concerning Nnamdi Kanu

Biafrans woke up on Friday the 26th of February 2016 to read of claims by Ohaneze Ndigbo that they (Ohaneze group) are negotiating with the government of Nigeria on behalf of the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Buhari declares total support for Palestinian State as he pins down Biafra with the guns and bullets

Once again General Muhammadu Buhari has declared his total support for the independence of a Palestinian State. Buhari said he is in full support of the much touted two-state solution to the Israel- Palestine conflict.

Watch Massive Biafran Protests ongoing at the Vatican!

Thousands of Biafrans are at the Vatican to see Pope Francis. Watch video below.

How Nigeria is failing to learn from its 1983-85 financial crisis – Pat Utomi [what is he not saying?]

Bothered by Nigeria’s current economic crises, former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and co-founder of the Pan-African University, Prof Pat Utomi, yesterday, decried that the country was currently failing to learn from its 1983-85 financial crisis, blaming it on what he described as the knowing-doing gap of the Nigerian people.

Fashola fails as Nigeria's power supply drops by 624MW in three days.

The incompetence of the Nigerian Minister of Power, Babatunde Fashola, to effectively manage the sector, has been demonstrated by the slumping of Nigeria’s power supply by 623.76 megawatts in three days. This has worsened the rationing that electricity distribution companies have been subjecting consumers to in recent days.

The drop in the country’s electricity generation has caused reduction in load allocation from the national grid to Discos.

High profile British Member of Parliament to join Biafra Mega protest in London on 2nd March

UK Member of Parliament to join Biafra Mega protest in London on 2nd March

A high profile British Member of Parliament has indicated she would be joining a Biafran mega protest scheduled to hold in London on 2nd March. The Indigenous People of Biafra in the United Kingdom, announced the mega protest which will take place at the British parliament square in Westminster.

Because it is Buhari? Northern Nigeria youth excoriates Buhari's incompetence

"I marvel at the way and manner we think in this country, worst of it the way we think in the north. It is just a few months ago that we all continually lambasted president Jonathan's cluelessness, I referred to him as the "drunken master of Otuoke", and nobody harassed me, and now because they fear the power of the media that brought them to power they want to castrate the social media, with Buhari firing the first shot in an interview with Sahara reporters' Adeola in New York, why, is it because it is Buhari?

Biafrans have the right to sue Nigeria for killing protesting Biafran Nationalists - Lawmaker

A member representing Onitsha North I state constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, ANHA and Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and Legal Matters, Hon. Chugbo Enwezor has said that the leadership of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB or the bereaved families of those killed by security agencies during protests by IPOB members for restoration of Biafra have the legal rights to sue the federal government for murder and claim damages.

Human Trafficking Alert! Case of 75 Nigerian girls on their way to prostitution

As I write this, I have not slept since the past 24 hours. I stayed up all night tracking a case of 75 Nigerian girls as they are trafficked through Libya to Dubai, Spain, Italy and Greece, etc.

Stranded Nigerian students abroad write minister, demand payment of allowances

Over 300 Nigerians on Federal Government Bilateral Agreement Education Scholarship Scheme abroad have petitioned the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, demanding the full payment of their 2015 stipends, including their allowances and return tickets for graduating students.

MASSOB unveils Raph Uwazurike as the Nigerian Govt 'MASKED' witness against Nnamdi Kanu

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) said yesterday in Awka that it has decided to reveal Ralph Uwazuruike’s anxious role in the ongoing court case against Nnamdi Kanu of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

MASSOB unveils Raph Uwazurike as the Nigerian Govt 'MASKED' witness against Nnamdi Kanu

Woman who predicted the fall of the Trade Centre has bad news for 2016 and there’s more!

She was buried in a churchyard of the Saint Petca Bulgarian Church in the Rupite region. Vangelia Pandeva Dimitrova’s interest in politics was not incidental. She was born on the territory of modern Macedonia – the land which was an apple of discord for years between Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia. Her native land experienced two World Wars in which the Bulgarians and the Serbs were struggling in different camps. She was always recognized as one of the great visionaries of the twentieth century due to the precision with which she anticipated in advance many of the great world events. She was known in the region as the “Nostradamus of the Balkans”.

One dead as highly-exploited Igbo traders clash with Yoruba touts in Ladipo Market Lagos State

One person was confirmed dead as highly-exploited Igbo traders at the Ladipo Market in the Oshodi area of Lagos, on Thursday protested against continuous extortion by touts under the command of the Lagos State government. Monday Ijoba is alleged to be the head of the touts who continually harass the Igbo traders.

Breaking! Wike orders Rivers students on overseas scholarship to return

The Rivers State government led by Governor Nyesom Wike has ordered all Rivers indigenes studying abroad on the state government scholarship to return home and complete their studies. The Biafran sighted a circular to that effect, which is republished below:

Nigeria's Naira continues to dance 'JANGOLOVA'. Slumps to N340 per$1

Nigeria's Naira continues to slide to the abyss, despite temporary recovery it purportedly made few days ago. The artificial recovery couldn't stand the test of time as demand for foreign currency pushed naira to a 35% collapse as the local currency traded at N340/$, yesterday, in major parallel market centres across Lagos.

As Nigeria continues to tumble towards the abyss, Biafran ingenuity begins to emerge. Biafrans who have been held for decades by the oppression of successive Nigerian government have overcome their fears and begin to understand who they are - courtesy of Nnamdi Kanu, the foremost Biafran Nationalist in modern day.

How Adams Oshiomhole Looted N1.5 trillion Edo Funds in 8yrs

Internally Generated Revenues and Monthly Allocation from the FG amounts to N1.3trillion for the past 8 years.

Edo states currently has over N250 billion in Local debt and $168million in Foreign debt (Source; Debt Management Office) with:

Breaking News! Dangote truck CRUSHES Biafrans at Oji River

Dangote truck CRUSHES Biafrans at Oji River

Several people were sent to the great beyond few hours ago on Thursday as a trailer truck said to belong to Dangote Group of Companies rammed into a group of people, crushing many to death in the process.

See photos of innocent Ogoni people murdered by Nigerian soldiers this week

See photos of victims of Nigerian military terrorism. These lifeless bodies at the Bori General Hospital mortuary are some of the innocent civilians gunned down by Nigeria forces couple of days ago.

"Go back to Nigeria, Go back to Africa!" Estonians shout at US NATO African American troops

FORMER Soviet republic of Estonia is on a collision course with the United States, following attacks on US African American troops stationed there. Several local leaders have called the taunted the troops calling them Nigerians while asking them to go back to Africa.

Biafra and Southern Cameroons might 'join forces to achieve independence'

IBTimes UK spoke with human rights activist and former political prisoner Ebenezer Akwanga on the struggle for independence in Southern Cameroons. Akwanga alleged that human right abuses against pro-independence activists in Southern Cameroons are common.

“Niger Deltans are beginning to ask questions on who and why Adaka Boro was murdered. They are also aware that Ken Saro Wiwa who believed in the friendship with the North was mercilessly murdered by the same people he fought for. Odi was wiped out in the worst genocide in our time and no one said a damn thing; yet you claim you love those people?”

It was about 8:45am and everyone was seated in the court room waiting for the arrival of the Judge. Nnamdi Kanu was already seated with two of his comrades. I went to greet him and assure him of the people’s support of his cause. I must say that the young man was in good spirit and very hospitable.

The phoenix rises! The Northern Lights take on the form of the legendary bird over Iceland

The phoenix rises! The Northern Lights take on the form of the legendary bird over Iceland

Incredible photographs of the aurora borealis over Iceland show the moment they formed the outline of a phoenix.

Atlast Amnesty International calls on Nigeria to probe unceasing killings of Biafran Nationalists

Nigerian security forces have used excessive force against pro-Biafran protesters in south-eastern Nigeria, Amnesty International has claimed. Lucy Freeman, senior research adviser at Amnesty, told IBTimes UK the NGO had documented instances of excessive force used against protesters connected to the pro-Biafran movement.

Victimisation: Buhari withholds salaries of Nigeria's Chief Judge, Supreme Court Judges and others

Judges in the employ of the Federal Government, could have started paying for the sins inherent in General Muhammadu Buhari's assertion that the judiciary is constituting a clog in his anti-corruption drive, following reports that allocations meant for the federal judiciary, have not been released since this year.

Breaking: Six Catholic seminarians perish in a Car Crash [Photos]

The Biafran has learnt that a Fatal car crash has claimed the lives of six priest of the Vincentian Community .

Buhari turns Ogoni into Syria. Dead bodies litter streets of Ogoni as Nigerian Army engages civilians in heavy shootings

General Muhammadu Buhari has succeeded in turning Ogoni land into Syria. Eyewitness report that the community has been turned into a ghost town.

Nigeria is FINISHED! Massive loss of employment looms in Nigeria. 50,000 workers already sacked in Abuja in two months

Babatunde Odunayo, pioneer CEO of Honeywell Flour Mills, says many companies in Nigeria will begin to shut down over the next four to six weeks. In an interview with CNBC Africa, Odunayo said that it was not the best time for anyone to be president of Nigeria, adding that devaluation would be harmful to industry.

I can help Buhari achieve lasting Economic Development – Okonjo Iweala

Nigeria’s Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has enumerated how the government of a developing country can attain sustained development. Speaking in a recent interview, the ex Finance Minister identified structural reforms, institution building and the need to achieve macro-stability as the requirements to achieve sustainable development in any nation.

Many Nigerians failed to appreciate the level of sophistication that Former Minister of Finance, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her team of economic reformers including Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Nasir el rufai, Oby Ezekwesili etc had introduced into Nigeria's economy since 2004.

Buhari in Saudi Arabia to negotiate secret Islamic loan

There are indications the Saudi Arabian government may offer Nigeria about $2.5billion to supplement her budgetary funding,unconfirmed report from government circle has revealed.

Commence Referendum process for Biafra Republic - Peoples Progressives Party task Buhari, and Nigerian National Assembly

A Nigerian political party, the Peoples Progressives Party (PPP) has called on the Nigerian government and the National Assembly to, as a matter of national urgency, immediately commence the process to organize a free and fair referendum on the issue of Biafra, saying such step will avert the tide of ongoing killings and bleedings in the country.

Human Right group implicates Nigerian Presidency in the massacre of Biafran Nationalists:170 shot in 5 months. Releases names of more victims and where they were shot

The International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (intersociety) says its investigations have implicated the Nigerian Presidency in the extrajudicial killing of over Biafra agitators in parts of the country’s South-East and South-South in the past few months.

The Biafran has learnt that the Nigerian Army has commenced secret genocide in Aba. According to Leo Henry who reported this, the Nigeria Army are indiscriminately arresting Biafran youths and taking them into the bush where they murder them. Hear him:

WAEC blasts Kemi Adeosun, the bumbling Nigeria's Finance Minister. Offers her free form to resit mathematics

The West African Examination Council (WAEC), has offered the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, free chance to resit her mathematics exams after her gaffe during budget defence at the National Assembly last week.

Nigerian Army Investigate Aba Massacre: Only credible investigation missions are acceptable to us-Intersociety

(Onitsha Nigeria, 22^nd of February 2016)-The attention of International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law is drawn over a recent report by the Sundiata Post; an online media outfit that the Nigerian Army had dispatched an investigative team to Aba to ascertain the veracity or otherwise of the 9^th of February 2016 massacre of 22 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and dumping of 13 of them in Aba-Port Harcourt Road Burrow Pit. The report quoted the Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Brig General Ayuba Tedman Hamman as having disclosed this during the commissioning of the newly established Human Rights Desk, Department of Civil-Military Affairs, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

Aba Massacre of Biafran Nationalists: Nigerian Army sends investigation team to verify Aba Massacre Claims

The Nigerian Army has dispatched an investigative team to Aba, the commercial city of Abia State, to ascertain the veracity of claims that over 22 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were recently massacred and dumped into a borrow pit by security forces.

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Monday 29 February 2016

A taped telephone conversation between a Fulani herdsman appears to reveal an alleged complicity of Zakari Musa the aide to the Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam on the recent attack on Abugbe.

Sunday 28 February 2016

Saturday 27 February 2016

As I write this, I have not slept since the past 24 hours. I stayed up all night tracking a case of 75 Nigerian girls as they are trafficked through Libya to Dubai, Spain, Italy and Greece, etc.

Friday 26 February 2016

Thursday 25 February 2016

Wednesday 24 February 2016

Tuesday 23 February 2016

Monday 22 February 2016