Biafra Demands Met, End Agitation Now — Umahi Tells Ndigbo Biafra Demands Met, End Agitation Now — Umahi Tells Ndigbo. Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a strong appeal to the Igbo people. He says the grievances that once fueled the Biafra agitation no longer exist. According to him, the present administration has…
Burkina Faso Grounds Nigerian Military Aircraft.. The Government of Burkina Faso has grounded a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft. Although the development surprised many observers, officials in Ouagadougou insisted that the action followed clear aviation rules. Moreover, the country stressed that the Nigerian military plane entered its airspace without proper authorization. Because the incident unfolded…
Why I don’t want to stay in Sokoto prison, Kanu tells court. Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has told the Federal High Court that he does not want to remain in the Sokoto Correctional Facility. He filed an application asking the court to transfer him to a custodial centre…
BREAKING: Military Takes Over Guinea-Bissau as President Is Detained Military Takes Over Guinea-Bissau. Fresh tension hit Guinea-Bissau as soldiers seized control of the state and held the president. This report covers the full event, the fast moves by the troops, the shock waves across West Africa, and the rising calls for calm. A sharp surge…
