Alleged Genocide: Ekpa’s BRGIE vows to sustain campaign against persecution of Nigerian Christians
The Biafran Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), led by Simon Ekpa’s team, has pledged to continue its international campaign against what it calls the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The group praised recent actions by the United States, which has designated Nigeria as a “country of concern” and conducted a military strike in Northwest Nigeria […]
Simon Ekpa sentenced to 6 years in prison for terrorism
A court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses. Ekpa, who supports the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), received the sentence on Monday, September 1. The Päijät-Häme district court found him guilty of encouraging terrorism and taking part in activities of a terrorist group. Finnish news outlet Yle […]
BRGIE Acting Prime Minister provides explosive testimony to U.S. Congress calling for release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa
The Acting Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), Ogechukwu Nkere, has made a powerful appeal to the United States Congress. He asked American lawmakers to step in and help free Biafra leaders Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. Nkere sent his written message to the U.S. Congress through the Tom Lantos […]
Simon Ekpa sues Ngozi Orabueze in Washington over IPOB members’ database
Simon Ekpa, who describes himself as the prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed a lawsuit against his former associate, Ngozi Orabueze. The case was filed in a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. Ekpa is asking the court to make Orabueze pay him damages. He wants financial punishment, repayment of […]
Prosecutor Demands Six-Year Prison Sentence For Simon Ekpa As Trial Begins In Finland
Simon Ekpa, a local politician in Lahti, Finland, is now facing a serious terrorism trial. The Finnish prosecutor is asking the court to give him a prison sentence of at least six years. This case is important because it’s the first time Finland has used this specific terrorism law in court. Ekpa was born in […]
Finland begins terrorism trial against Simon Ekpa
Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian man who supports Biafra independence, showed up in a Finnish court on Friday, May 30. His trial for terrorism charges has officially started in Finland. Back in November 2024, Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa. He was suspected of being involved in terrorism, including encouraging violence and helping to fund terrorist acts. Ekpa […]
DSS confirms terrorism charges against Simon Ekpa
A man saved a baby during a fire in Lagos, acting quickly and bravely to rescue the child from danger. While this local hero made headlines in Nigeria, another serious issue is unfolding in Europe involving a controversial Nigerian figure. Simon Ekpa, who is known as a self-declared leader in the Biafra separatist movement, has […]
Simon Ekpa will not be repatriated to Nigeria until he finishes case in Finland, FG says
The Nigerian government has explained why Simon Ekpa hasn’t been brought back from Finland to face charges in Nigeria. On May 8, the government said that Simon Ekpa, a Biafran political activist, won’t return to Nigeria until his ongoing case in Finland is completed. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, said Ekpa committed […]
Release of Nnamdi Kanu not connected to S-East security issues- Gov Soludo
The governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has said that releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not connected to the security problems in the South-East. Some leaders in the region believe Kanu’s release will help reduce insecurity. Kanu has been in custody under the Department of State […]
Nigerian government designates Simon Ekpa, IPOB members, Lakurawa and 15 firms as terrorism financiers
The Nigerian government has officially declared Simon Ekpa, some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Lakurawa terror group, and 15 businesses as terrorism financiers. This decision was made by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) and approved by President Bola Tinubu. According to documents from the NSC, 13 of the designated individuals and […]