Resident doctors threaten nationwide strike, accuse FG of neglecting agreements
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to resume industrial action if the federal government fails to fully implement the memorandum of understanding (MoU) previously signed with…
Kanu, Ekpa’s imprisonment improved South East, Nigeria’s security — Army
The Nigerian military said security conditions in the South-East have improved significantly, following intensified troop operations and the imprisonment of separatist leaders Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. Major…
DSS files terrorism charges against seven IPOB commanders linked to Simon Ekpa
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against seven commanders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) linked to Simon Ekpa, a separatist leader. In…
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- Cross-border Crimes , News , Terrorism
- September 10, 2025
- 110 views
Simon Ekpa to appeal six-year’ jail term
Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed prime minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), intends to appeal the district court verdict he received for terrorism crimes, a local newspaper in…
DAILIES TOP STORIES: FG may seek Ekpa’s repatriation after Finland six-year jail term
DAILIES TOP STORIES: FG may seek Ekpa’s repatriation after Finland six-year jail term
IPOB speaks on conviction of Simon Ekpa by Finnish court
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Finland-based separatist agitator, Mazi Simon Ekpa, insisting that he has never been a member of the movement. Reacting to…
- Uncategorized
- September 1, 2025
- 147 views
Finland Sentences Simon Ekpa: A Lesson for Nigeria on Justice and Accountability
Ekpa, who styled himself as the “Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile,” exploited the pains and frustrations in Nigeria’s Southeast to incite violence, mobilise armed groups, and promote bloodshed through social media. The Finnish court found that his activities crossed the line from political agitation to terrorism – organising armed groups, facilitating weapons acquisition, and urging his followers to commit crimes in Nigeria.
Nigerian government Welcomes Ekpa’s Conviction
The Federal Government of Nigeria has described the conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism-related offences and other charges by a Finnish Court as “a major victory” against terrorism. The…
Finnish court sentences Simon Ekpa to prison for terrorism
Päijät-Häme District Court has sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related charges, YLe, a Finland local newspaper reports. The court ruled that…
- Cross-border Crimes , News , Terrorism
- May 30, 2025
- 182 views
Terrorism trial starts for Simon Ekpa in Finland
Simon Ekpa, a former local councillor from Lahti, appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday to face terrorism-related charges in a preparatory hearing. Ekpa is accused of participating…
IPOB kicks against trial of Simon Ekpa on Biafra Day
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the decision by Finnish authorities to schedule the trial of Simon Ekpa on May 30, 2025. May 30 is a day…
BREAKING: Simon Ekpa charged with inciting terrorism
Finnish prosecutors on Friday said they had charged a Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, with inciting terrorism online. Finland’s National Prosecution Authority said in a statement that it had…
No evidence that Finnish court has approved Simon Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria in July
Claim The Facebook page of the. Nigerian Daily Times published a claim that a Finnish court has approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria. Verdict This claim is UNPROVEN as there’s no concrete…
- Insecurity , Investigations , Terrorism
- April 21, 2025
- 248 views
War On Terror: Ekpa’s boys in blame game, as security forces neutralize “Onowu”, two others
Elder brother to notorious gunman and suspected IPOB terrorist, “General Gentle” has been gunned down by security operatives. The deceased hoodlum, Nkwachi Eze popularly known as ‘Onowu’ was shot…
Simon Ekpa to appear in Finnish court June
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is set to appear before a Finnish court in June 2025, BBC pidgin reported on Wednesday.…
