Nigerian troops have successfully dismantled camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Anambra State, killing three individuals during the operation.

A retired officer from Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has been remanded in court on charges of allegedly supporting the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and engaging in cybercrime.

A lawyer has threatened legal action against an individual who publicly called on the Nigerian federal government to kill Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to restore peace in the South-east.

Troops from Sector 5, Joint Task Force South-East Operation Udoka, in collaboration with other security agencies, have neutralized three suspected operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, ESN, in Anambra state. Arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also recovered during the operation.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to its members, threatening disciplinary action against those who defy Nnamdi Kanu’s authority amid an ongoing leadership dispute within the group.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has announced a significant restructuring of its leadership, with its leader Nnamdi Kanu dissolving the third administration of the group's Directorate of State (DoS) and inaugurating a new team.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticized an aide to Governor Soludo for comments made against Peter Obi, while defending Obi's call for Nnamdi Kanu's release.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has renewed its campaign regarding the conviction of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the appeal filed against the judgment raises broader legal and constitutional issues.

Nigerian troops successfully apprehended a gunrunner and conducted raids on hideouts belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-East region. This operation aimed to curb illegal arms proliferation and dismantle separatist group activities.

Activist Omoyele Sowore participated in protests in Aba, Abia State, alongside other non-Igbo individuals, calling for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has praised a US commentator and members of the US Congress for drawing attention to security concerns in Nigeria, reiterating its call for a referendum on Biafra.

The Nigerian Army has accused individuals sympathetic to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of orchestrating a social media campaign to discredit military operations in the South-East.

By Alumona Ukwueze  ENUGU— Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation to urgently intervene and order the immediate release of hundreds of Igbo youths  being unlawfully detained at the Wawa […] The post IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of Igbo youths held at Wawa Barracks appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senior lawyer Prince Uche Darlington Okeke has called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a political resolution for the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to facilitate his release and restore peace.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asserted that recent remarks attributed to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir regarding Nigeria's religious identity have validated concerns previously raised by their detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Military pressure has led to fighters from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), surrendering arms in Southeast Nigeria, resulting in the recovery of multiple rifles, magazines, ammunition, and an improvised explosive device.

The counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) stated that Igbo youths avoid Nigerian army recruitment due to historical marginalization and distrust of the military.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has defended the recent expulsion of members of its dissolved Third Directorate of State (DOS), with a deputy head of the newly constituted Fourth DOS alleging betrayal of the movement.

Nnamdi Kanu and a former disciple have announced conflicting leadership changes within the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), though Kanu insists he remains the group's leader and his decisions are final.

The Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has indefinitely suspended the offices of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Director of Radio Biafra to safeguard operations.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his opposition to calls for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared May 30, 2026, as a solemn day of remembrance for the millions who died during the Nigerian civil war. The group urges a sit-at-home reflection to honor fallen heroes and mourn the losses.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to the public regarding individuals falsely claiming to be commanders of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) on social media.

The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has expressed concerns over the prolonged detention and prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stating it impacts Igbo leadership credibility.

The Nigerian Army has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of spreading ethnicity-driven propaganda, stating that explosives were recovered from areas in Imo state.

A delegation of prominent Igbo spiritual mothers visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in prison to pray for him and demand justice.

Nigerian troops, in collaboration with other security operatives including the Nigerian Air Force, have dismantled a bomb-making factory and hideouts belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in operations that began on March 3.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised concerns about religious freedom in Nigeria, citing the enforcement of Sharia law and advocating for Biafra as a safe haven for non-Muslim communities.

A former State Security Service (SSS) officer has been remanded by a court for allegedly being a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other related offenses.

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened legal action. The threat follows an alleged public call for the extrajudicial killing of his client.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) arrested and subsequently released a retired professor who serves as the medical doctor for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at his residence in Enugu State.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has affirmed its Code of Conduct as supreme, confirming the dissolution of its 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State (DOS).

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected the purported suspension and expulsion of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Chika Edoziem-led faction, deeming the move unconstitutional and void.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed concern over the prolonged detention of its members and announced a new leadership structure, with Chris Nwaọgụ at the helm, to prioritize welfare and unity.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed optimism that the Federal Government's cross-appeal strengthens their case for the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, urging the Appeal Court to void his conviction.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has declared a sit-at-home protest on May 30, stating it is a non-political event to honor those who died in defense of their people and identity.

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a lawyer for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has praised the return of peace to Nigeria's South-East region, stating it will foster development and economic revival.

Nigerian Naval troops from the Oguta Tactical Patrol Squadron conducted an operation in Orsu Local Government Area, killing Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) IED specialists and destroying explosives.

The Nigerian Army and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are in a dispute over the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during an operation in Imo state.

Ejiofor, the former counsel to the imprisoned leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu, has confirmed returning $19,000 USD that was reportedly erroneously paid into his bank account.

Nigerian soldiers have dismantled several camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Anambra, recovering weapons and destroying an explosive fabrication facility.