566:. Before another offensive was launched, Kanu ordered the ESN to withdraw to the bush, temporarily ending the confrontation. The Nigerian army and air force renewed hostilities on 18 February by launching a military offensive against the ESN; the next day, IPOB declared that as of 18 February, a state of war had existed between Nigeria and Biafra. IPOB and other Biafran separatist groups consequently began to mobilize and fight the security forces across several southern Nigerian states. Despite this, Kanu maintained that IPOB was interested in a non-violent solution of the conflict and that ESN was supposed to fight bandits, not the Nigerian security forces. Regardless, Nigerian authorities designated IPOB as terrorist organization and claimed that Kanu was inciting violence.
276:, leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), who said while in a meeting in Kaduna, Nigeria on 12 June 2014, that he handed over Radio Biafra to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB but Kanu disappointed him. Radio Biafra however, was established by the defunct Biafran government in 1967 with the aim of championing the Biafran cause. Kanu was a relatively obscure figure until 2009 when he started Radio Biafra, a station that called for an independent state for the Igbo people and broadcast to Nigeria from London. In 2014, he founded IPOB. On 5 September 2015, Nnamdi Kanu was a guest speaker at the
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government should pay Kanu a sum of N1billion as a compensation for the violation of his fundamental human rights. Despite this ruling, Kanu remained under arrest and the trial continued, as the other charges were still discussed and prosecutors added further charges. Ikemesit
Effiong, researcher at a political risk analysis firm, argued that an ultimate conviction of Kanu remained likely, as the "political will exists to make an example of a separatist leader who has caused the central government more than its fair share of headaches".
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Nigerian constitution" to abscond bail in 2017. On the occasion of his arraignment in court on 29 June 2021, Kanu told the presiding judge that the
Nigerian military forced him to flee the country in 2017. The trial began in October 2021, with Kanu being accused of "terrorism, treason, involvement with a banned separatist movement, inciting public violence through radio broadcasts, and defamation of Nigerian authorities through broadcasts". He pleaded non-guilty in all cases. The proceedings were accompanied by protests and
461:, dated 10 November, to detain the accused in its custody for 90 days. However, Kanu's lawyer Obetta objected to the continued detention of his client. Obetta prayed the court not to discontinue the case because the prosecution did not present any information from the Attorney-General of Nigeria Federation who had the authority to approve such. Obetta also told the court that "the DSS violated the order of the court which granted bail that was perfected but not granted, adding that the accused had been in
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election boycotts was widely criticised by local
Nigerian politicians who argued to the contrary. On the eve of the election, Nnamdi Kanu lifted the boycott position and urged Biafrans to participate in the election after which he described as his condition as "signed, sealed and delivered". His shift was received in different quarters as being open to the appeal and opinions of others.
529:, Nnamdi Kanu opined his belief in the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi, "I hope that what we are looking for can be accomplished peacefully. I am an advocate of passive resistance. Gandhi and Martin Luther King tried it to very good effects, so why should it not work in our case?"
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Prior to the 2019 presidential election, IPOB had threatened to boycott the election. According to the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, "It is a multi-faceted approach. It is civil disobedience, passive resistance, it is an expression of our resentment of
Nigeria and what it represents". His position on
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Kanu disappeared from public view after his home was raided by the
Nigerian military, in September 2017, an event which led to the deaths of 28 IPOB members. Not being seen in public for over a year, there was wide-ranging speculation regarding his whereabouts, with members of the IPOB accusing the
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Kanu's arrest has sparked anger among
Biafran separatists and other Nigerians supportive to his cause. The World Igbo Congress (WIC) declared the arrest "illegal abduction and international gangsterism". Following his arrest, questions had been raised over what was termed "Kanu's disregard of the
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On 19 January 2022, Justice Benson Anya of the Abia State High Court ruled that the 2017 arrest of Kanu was unlawful and an infringement on his human rights, and that his abduction and forceful return to
Nigeria was "illegal" under local and international laws. Anya also ruled that the Nigerian
224:, which culminated in a low-level conflict in early 2021. Despite the fighting, Kanu maintained that IPOB was interested in a peaceful solution and achieving Biafran independence without violence or harm. In June 2021, he was widely reported to have been allegedly re-arrested by
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announced that Kanu had been released on bail. However, media sources supporting the objectives of IPOB called the bail "controversial" and claimed the DSS announced the bail only "to calm the angry people of Biafra". Kanu has finally been released on bail by
Justice
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On 19 October 2015, it was reported that Nnamdi Kanu had been granted bail after a secret arraignment at
Magistrate Court, Wuse 11. However, the bail seemed "controversial" and there were claims the DSS announced the bail only "to calm the angry people of Biafra".
689:. He had told a gathering of supporters at his home that if any harm comes to him, members of IPOB should eliminate Obasanjo and his lineage. This was in reference to Obasanjo's statement at a gathering in Abuja that all must be done to stop IPOB.
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on 14 October 2015 and was detained for more than a year, despite various court orders that ruled for his release. When in court, Kanu appeared regularly wearing a Jewish prayer shawl and head covering. He said in court, that he "believes in
220:. He has led his Biafran people to various Jewish prayers and religious observations on different occasions. On 28 April 2017, Kanu was released from prison on bail. Nigerian security forces attempted to quash IPOB's armed wing, the
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Nigeria where he is supposed to face trial. However, Interpol in 2023 denied any involvement in the arrest. Kanu's brother claimed that he had been arrested by the Kenyan police. Kenyan High Commissioner
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government of having abducted him. However, in October 2018, unattributed photographs and videos, apparently placing him in Israel, were widely circulated on social media, and this was later confirmed by mainstream media.
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In December 2023, Nigeria's Supreme Court reinstated terrorism charges against Kanu. As of 2024, his lead counsel is barrister Aloy Ejimakor. In mid-2024, a number of Nigerian politicians argued for Kanu's release.
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protesters with placards sang and danced outside the court premises whilst the hearing proceeded. Protesters wore T-shirts and caps with inscriptions like "Biafra Now or Never", "Buhari Release Kanu For Us", "On
758:"While answering question on why he travels with the Nigerian passport, the IPOB leader said "Nigeria is not my country, I was born a Biafran, my birth certificate reads Biafra and no one has ever changed that"
386:(DSS) obtained a "secret court order to detain Nnamdi Kanu". Kanu's lawyer, Vincent Obetta, in an interview said whilst in court, the prosecutor gave him a document containing a court order permitting the
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Kanu's pronounced strategy has been the application of civil disobedience in pressing home his demand for the freedom of his people. In various air broadcasts, Nnamdi Kanu stated how his adoption of
418:'s capital city of Abuja in luxury buses on a peaceful protest for their leader who was arraigned by the Federal Government before the Wuse Zone 2 Magistrate Court, Abuja on 23 November 2015. Pro-
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715:"Niger Deltans are cowards; we know what to do to them. Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Edo, and Cross Rivers states are our territory, and anybody who tries to oppose us will be crushed."
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Kanu was finally arraigned on 23 November 2015 in an Abuja Magistrate Court for the first time for charges of "criminal conspiracy, intimidation and membership of an illegal organisation" by
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Kanu said, "Nigeria should prepare for war, we are coming to annihilate you, my secret service are already studying the zoo and strategising" when referencing armed attacks by IPOB.
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organization as unacceptable and moved to suppress the group. The situation escalated in January 2021 when the Nigerian military was repelled in an attempt to expel the ESN from
2406:""I have not seen this kind of country; how do we live like ANIMALS" - Emir of Daura. Call a spade a spade. It's not a country; it's a #Zoo. But there's an alternative: #Biafra"
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herders. Kanu later gave all the governors of southeast Nigeria 14 days to ban open-grazing, threatening to deploy the ESN to enforce a ban if the authorities did not do so.
1327:"Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who was born on 25th September 1967 in the heat of the Biafra War. He was issued a Biafran Birth Certificate, becoming a Biafran Citizen by Birth.'"
465:(DSS) custody since he was arrested." The court's magistrate, Usman Shuaibu, after listening to both counsels, adjourned the matter until 1 December 2015 for ruling.
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We Stand". More protests by IPOB members numbering over 15,000 grounded vehicular movements in the southeastern key economic city of
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2215:"BREAKING Court Declares Nnamdi Kanu's Arrest As Illegal, Orders Nigerian Government To Pay Him N1billion"
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Kanu has since the beginning of his advocacy made highly controversial comments on various occasions.
1537:"Nnamdi Kanu: Ipob leader whereabouts unknown despite Nigeria security forces claiming he is on bail"
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1082:"The man fighting for independence of the West African nation of Biafra... from a flat in Peckham"
1659:"Nigeria: State 'obtains court order' to detain Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu for next three months"
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1243:"INTERPOL Says It's Not Aware, Not Involved In Rendition Of IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu From Kenya"
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in Los Angeles, Kanu said, "we need guns and we need bullets" in reference to armed conflict.
1592:"Biafra: DSS springs surprise, obtains secret court order to detain Nnamdi Kanu for 90 days"
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Call a spade a spade. It’s not a country; it’s a #Zoo. But there’s an alternative: #Biafra
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1217:"Where was Nnamdi Kanu arrested?: Ipob leader arrest extradition location - Wetin we sabi"
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2468:"Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu is a terrorist, he once asked IPOB members to kill Yorubas – Group"
1463:"Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer Issues Statement on DSS And Efforts To Release Him From Detention"
1353:"Uwazuruike: I handed over Radio Biafra to Kanu but he allowed politicians to hijack it"
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On 27 June 2021, Kanu was allegedly arrested in Kenya or possibly another location by
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1117:"What's An Igbo 'Jewish High Priest' Doing at Center of Political Drama in Nigeria?"
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Orlu: Nnamdi Kanu orders ESN to ceasefire against Army, watchful of Fulani herdsmen
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1909:"Nigerian separatist leader admits he's in Israel, says owes life to Jewish state"
1842:"Nigeria: At least 150 peaceful pro-Biafra activists killed in chilling crackdown"
1693:"Nigeria: Radio Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu appears in court despite death rumours"
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2321:"Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer hails US for condemning IPOB leader's detention in report"
2267:"Nigeria's Supreme Court reinstates terrorism charges against separatist leader"
695:"If you find anybody in your village asking after Radio Biafra, kill the baboon
2137:"World Igbo Congress: Kanu was abducted, treated worse than Boko Haram members"
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2163:"I might have been killed if I did not leave Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu tells court"
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Second Nigeria/Biafra War Has Just Started But We Will Defend Our Land — IPOB
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political activist known for advocating for the secession and independence of
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1275:"Appeal Court: Nnamdi Kanu contends with Abuja court over trial jurisdiction"
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2437:"Nigeria: Who is Nnamdi Kanu? From Biafra secession, to follower incitation"
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Nigerian Soldiers Resigned To Join Kanu's Eastern Network – Military Sources
1891:"Nnamdi KANU Resurfaces in Jerusalem 1 year after mysterious disappearance"
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a few months after it had declared independence from Nigeria. His father,
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Israel Okwu Kanu (JP), and his mother, Ugoeze Nnenne Kanu, were Nigerian
1820:"TIMELINE: Nnamdi Kanu's long battle with Nigerian government continues"
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946:"I'm a British citizen, ask Buhari to release me; Nnamdi Kanu tells UK"
912:"Nigerian judge denies separatist leader Kanu bail for the second time"
883:"The dream of Biafra lives on in underground Nigerian radio broadcasts"
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1151:"Biafran separatist leader arrested and will face trial, Nigeria says"
630:"I have not seen this kind of country; how do we live like ANIMALS" -
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2090:"EXCLUSIVE: Finally In DSS Custody, Nnamdi Kanu Arrested In Ethiopia"
826:"Nnamdi Kanu's wife speaks: 'My husband is a prisoner of conscience'"
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IPOB gives Southeast governors 14 days ultimatum to ban open grazing
1930:"Biafra: Why I asked for guns from US-based Nigerians – Nnamdi Kanu"
1519:"DSS refuse to produce Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu – Lawyer"
1405:"Nigeria Protesters Demand Release of Jailed Radio Biafra Director"
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2378:"'50 Nigerian lawmakers' write Tinubu, seek Nnamdi Kanu's release"
1726:"Biafra: SSS seeks transfer of Nnamdi Kanu's case to higher court"
1711:"Biafra protests in Nigeria driven by poverty, neglect, injustice"
1029:"Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu: The man behind Nigeria's separatists"
801:"Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu: The man behind Nigeria's separatists"
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bastard. Let them keep searching as we keep tweeting for #Biafra."
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would remain united, Kanu threatened his life, saying "Pastor
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1869:"Calls for Biafran Independence Return to South East Nigeria"
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1380:"Nigeria fails to come to grips with separatist 'New Biafra'"
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2581:"Twitter deletes Nnamdi Kanu's post for 'violating rules'"
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2241:"Nigerian court adjourns trial of separatist leader again"
2035:"IPOB clears air on killing 128 security personnel in Imo"
1958:"Nigeria: IPOB - Nnamdi Kanu 'Calls-Off' Election Boycott"
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should be stoned and dealt with thoroughly if he comes to
1432:"Nigerian intelligence arrests Biafran separatist leader"
852:"Fani kayode Sends Birthday Greetings to Nnamdi Kanu @52"
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1750:"Biafra: Transfer me to prison custody, Kanu begs court"
1562:"Biafra: Court Orders DSS to Produce Nnamdi Kanu Nov.23"
1477:"Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu reportedly arrested"
406:(DSS). The charges violate "Section 97, 97B and 397" of
256:. He attended Library Avenue Primary School and went to
1646:. 10 November 2015 – via www.ngrguardiannews.com.
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1184:"Nnamdi Kanu: Nigeria arrests Biafra separatist leader"
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2063:"How Nigeria arrested secessionist leader Nnamdi Kanu"
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1301:"I'm proud of Nnamdi Kanu, he's just like me — Father"
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Kanu was born 25 September 1967 in Isiama Afara Ukwu,
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2554:"What would life be as a minority in Kanu's Biafra?"
2023:, Sahara Reports, 19 Feb 2021. Accessed 20 Feb 2021.
2293:"Ejimakor reacts to Nnamdi Kanu's demands in court"
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1504:"Breaking: Radio Biafra's Nnamdi Kanu Granted Bail"
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2523:"Nnamdi Kanu: An idea that may never die"
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1657:Iaccino, Ludovica (20 November 2015).
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2404:Kanu, Nnamdi (25 January 2021).
2348:Ugwu, Chinagorom (30 June 2024).
1928:Chijioke, Jannah (27 June 2017).
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1730:/premiumtimesng.com
1620:on 17 November 2015
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1848:. 24 November 2016
1767:. vanguardngr.com.
1752:. vanguardngr.com.
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1411:. 11 November 2015
1307:. 14 February 2016
1061:. 18 December 2015
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186:Nigerian Civil War
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