IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor disagrees with Emma Powerful on Feb. 2 lockdown order, says he’s compromised

Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged Ndigbo to ignore the purported lockdown order announced by IPOB’s Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful. The statement by Powerful had called for a total shutdown of the South-East on Monday, February 2, 2026, in solidarity with Onitsha traders whose […]
Don’t publicise our discussions after visiting me in prison – Nnamdi Kanu warns

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has instructed visitors to Sokoto Correctional Centre not to make public statements or broadcasts about their discussions with him. Kanu emphasized that any messages intended for the public will only be communicated through his lawyers or close associates, including Emma Powerful. Kanu, who is […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Monday sit-at-home had nothing to do with death of Jonathan’s ex-aide, Gulak – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have spoken out, saying they are not responsible for the killing of Ahmed Gulak. Gulak was a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Emma Powerful, who speaks for IPOB, explained that the group’s sit-at-home order happened on Monday, May 31, 2021. Gulak was killed the day before, on Sunday, […]
IPOB Criticizes Nigerian Government’s Media Tactics Ahead of Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Case

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly criticized the Nigerian government for launching a media campaign aimed at discrediting their movement. As the court hearing of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, approaches, IPOB accuses the government of using propaganda to manipulate public opinion and distract from pressing national issues. According to IPOB’s Media and Publicity […]