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FG will liaise with EU to take action against Simon Ekpa, says DHQ

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4 weeks ago

August 29, 2024

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the Federal Government will liaise with the European Union (EU) to take necessary action against Simon Ekpa.

Ekpa is a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

In June 2021, Kanu was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) after his extradited from Kenya.

The government accused Kanu of committing treasonable felony for leading the secession movement.

Over the years, IPOB had declared a sit-at-home order across the south-east states to demand the release of Kanu.

Ekpa continued asking residents of the states in the region to observe the sit-at-home in the region despite contrary warnings by IPOB.

In March, 2024, the DHQ declared 97 suspected terrorists wanted, including Ekpa who is based in Finland.

In a post via X on Wednesday, Ekpa announced plans to declare December 2 as the map presentation and official declaration of the Biafra Republic.

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“The Biafra government is preparing to present the complete map of Biafra on December 2, 2024,” he said.

He urged the Nigerian government to participate in the upcoming “Biafra convention” in Finland.

Ekpa had also threatened a 30-day lockdown of Nigerian institutions in the south-east if Kanu is not released.

Reacting to the post, Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, said Ekpa will be held accountable for “perpetrating acts of terrorism” in Nigeria.

“Indeed, the FG will go through appropriate channels to table the matter before the EU in order for action to be taken against him [Ekpa],” Buba told TheCable.

“The EU champions democracy and human rights across the world. Accordingly, the government will present its case to EU authorities in order for Simon Ekpa to be held accountable for acts of terrorism he is perpetrating in Nigeria.”

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Tinubu’s planned cabinet reshuffle won’t make any difference, says Buba Galadima

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September 28, 2024

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Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says President Bola Tinubu‘s planned cabinet reshuffle would not make any difference.

On September 25, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu “has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it”.

Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels TV on Friday, Galadima said reshuffling the cabinet would not curb food inflation.

Galadima claimed that the president intends to reward his cronies with the reshuffle.

“That (planned cabinet reshuffle) has nothing to do with me or any Nigerian. What is of importance to all of us is bringing down the harsh conditions of living and the buck stops only on the table of one man. That is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Galadima said.

“No amount of reshuffling can make a difference. As far as that team is only ‘job for the boys,’ nothing will come out of it.

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“Anybody that calls himself president or governor is responsible for their cabinet’s performance. He should be told that some of his appointees are more interested in their pockets than service delivery.

“I expected him to do better than this; and to hit the ground running.”

The NNPP chieftain asked Tinubu to find a solution to the country’s foreign exchange crisis “which has seen the naira performing abysmally”.

There have been growing calls from Nigerians and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet and remove underperforming ministers.

Tinubu’s policies have driven petrol prices to record highs and depreciated the naira to record lows since he assumed the reins on May 29, 2023.

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Israel claims Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut strike

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September 28, 2024

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The Israeli military announced early Saturday that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a strike on Beirut.

“Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani announced on X. Military spokesman Captain David Avraham also confirmed to AFP that the Hezbollah chief had been “eliminated” following strikes Friday on the Lebanese capital.