Month: June 2017

Biafra: No referendum, no more elections in Igbo land – Again, IPOB warns FG – Daily Post Nigeria

Seun Opejobi

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has again reiterated its call for referendum, stressing that until the Nigerian government meets its demands, there will be no election in the South East starting from the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. IPOB said should its call for referendum is not met, it will use the November 2017 governorship election in Anambra State to set example for what is to come in the future. The group’s warning was contained in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful and sent to DAILY POST…

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Biafra: Actor, Ikem Owoh reveals only thing that will keep Igbos in Nigeria – Daily Post Nigeria

John Owen Nwachukwu

Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has stated that marginalization was a key cause of the agitations by some Igbo groups.He said the only way Igbos will be happy to stay in Nigeria was if the country can live in justice and equity, by giving the Igbos their rights. He also said that if Igbos were treated like people of other parts of the country, they will give staying in Nigeria a try but since the actions of Nigerian authorities towards them is not ‘accommodating’ “then we…

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Biafra: Anyone who says Igbo nation will not be achieved will die – Nnamdi Kanu warns – Daily Post Nigeria

Seun Opejobi

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday warned that anyone who insists that Biafra will not be achieved will die. Kanu issued the warning while addressing a crowd of IPOB members at the palace of His Royal Majesty, Eze I.O Kanu in Isiama Afara Ukwu, Umuahia, Abia State. The IPOB leader reiterated his resolve towards the struggle for the actualisation of Biafra Republic. The IPOB leader also declared that there will be no more election in the South-East region starting with Anambra State until…

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IPOB directs schools to begin teaching of Biafra history – Daily Post Nigeria

Joe Chukindi

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has written to schools in South East to commence the use of geography text books with the bight of Biafra to teach history. The group said it had secured the cooperation of Biafran researchers all over the world to pay grants to schools that comply with the directive. It also called on schools in Biafraland to commence the teaching of history especially pre-colonial Biafra and 1914 amalgamation. A press release by the group’s publicity secretary, Emma Powerful stated that; “Schools that sign up to…

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BIAFRA ANTHEM

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All hail Biafra Land of the rising sun, we love and cherish, Beloved homeland of our brave heroes; We must defend our lives or we shall perish, We shall protect our hearts from all our foes; But if the price is death for all we hold dear, Then let us die without a shred of fear. Hail to Biafra, consecrated nation, Oh fatherland, this be our solemn pledge: Defending thee shall be a dedication, Spilling our blood we’ll count a privilege; The waving standard which emboldens the free Shall always…

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BIAFRA POUND

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The Biafran pound was the currency of the Republic of Biafra between 1968 and 1970.The notes denomination was 5 shilling and £1 was later introduced on January 29, 1968. A series of coins was introduced in 1969 and were denominated  6 pence, 3 pence, 1 shilling ,and 2½ shilling coins .In February 1969, a second family of notes was issued consisting of 5 shilling, 10 shilling, £1, £5 and £10 denominations. 

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