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Buhari need to look very closely at these African heads of state and study each of their cases, in preparation for his appearance at the Hague.

Nigeria is not like Sudan, it is very diverse and as such their will be no place for Buhari to hide. We will hand him over to the ICC dead or alive.

The world have gone beyond the 1960s, 70s and 80s.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePJSywwVWZM&ab_channel=AdamChukwu

nduchucks:
Wasn't Kanu produced in court? Ask yourself why he didn't go home straight from that court? Please educate yourself and read up on every ruling by the courts in this case.

U got jokes and if clowns like yourself are the one advising Buhari, then it wont be long before the Grandfather makes a grand appearance before the ICC in the Hague.

nduchucks:
Kanu is responsible for his own continued detention. He could have entered a plea and allowed the judge to possibly release him, but he instead left the judge with no option other than to recuse himself. Kanu will now have to wait until a new judge is installed for his case.

There is no way to spin this one. Even the Judge have indicted the DSS and Federal Gov. Where u and Buhari will have Abacha like problem with the west, is wen something happen to Nnamdi Kanu, that u have knowingly or unknowingly made into a global superstar.

searchiing4love:
For declaring war on Yorubas and Hausa/fulanis, May he rot in jail and never see the sun light anymore. Amen

That is why Yoruba and Hausa should form Nigeria and Igbos(SS/SE) go and have Biafra.

No need for all this High Blood Pressure that u are displaying on this thread, Yoruba and Hausa one love, one nation.

Biafra go and have your own country. simple!

buhari kangaroo court

Buhari Kangaroo Court

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Live protest Lagos.

We have asked Seun nicely to take down wat he posted. Things like this makes us angry and determined to achieve our goal.

Update

Pro-Biafrans protest for Nnamdi Kanu release
A pro-Biafra supporter holds a poster of jailed activist Nnamdi Kanu during a protest calling for his releaseAFP/Getty Images
Pro-Biafra protesters are welcome to hold their planned demonstrations in Lagos, but they should do so within the law, Nigerian security forces have told IBTimes UK. Defence spokesperson, Colonel Rabe Abubakar, made the comment as a pro-Biafran group announced it will hold demonstrations in Lagos on 16 and 17 December.

Abubakar said: "We have never had problems with pro-Biafran or any other type of protests as long as they are done peacefully and in respect of the constitution. There shouldn't be any violence or obstructions causing havoc. There is no need for any person to act against the constitution. We will work to make sure there won't be any volatile situation."

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Earlier in December, the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) announced it will hold demonstrations in Lagos on 16 and 17 December calling for the "unconditional release" of their leader Nnamdi Kanu, detained by the state security service (DSS) on charges of criminal conspiracy, intimidation and belonging to an unlawful society.

During the second day, protesters are expected to visit embassies, as well as Amnesty International and UN offices.


Nnamdi Kanu’s wife explains the history of the Biafran conflict and what its movement represents todayIBTimes UK
Deadly protests

Ipob and other pro-Biafran groups hold demonstrations throughout south-eastern Nigeria calling for the independence of the Biafran territories. They claim they are neglected by the Nigerian government, which allegedly uses proceeds from resources in the Biafran lands to invest in the central and northern part of the country.

Massob, BIM and Ipob

Massob and Ipob have claimed several times they are not related. Both movements accuse each other of violent propaganda and actions. According to Ipob members, violent actions blamed on Massob smear pro-Biafrans' reputation and are used by the government to claim the whole movement is violent.

The Nigerian government has deemed Massob as an extremist group. Its leader Ralph Uwazuruike was arrested in 2005 on treason charges. He was released two years later.

Uwazuruike announced on 6 December the group had been renamed Biafra Independent Movement (BIM). He explained the decision was necessary following violent actions by internal dissidents.

He said during a press conference in Owerri, capital of Imo state: "The change in name became absolutely necessary because of the sad introduction of violence by the disgruntled dissidents and this is at variance with the non-violence stance of Massob over the years."

Uwazuruike also alleged he had recruited Kanu in 1989 and appointed him as the director of Radio Biafra. "He started preaching hatred and brainwashing the youths. Massob sacked him." Ipob denies the allegations.

Pro-Biafrans also argue they were forcibly annexed to Nigeria during the British colonisation and they cannot live with Nigerians due to cultural and religious differences. A Biafran Republic was established in 1967 and reannexed to Nigeria in 1970, following a civil war that claimed between one and three million lives.

Protests have increased following Kanu's arrest. In one instance, a demonstration in Anambra state in which at least 20,000 took part resulted in the alleged death of at least nine people. Speaking to IBTimes UK, the Nigerian police denied the killings and claimed the protests were disrupting peace after demonstrators had blocked the Niger Bridge in Onitsha.

However, the Abuja-based Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (Huriwa) said it has gathered evidence of the killings.

It is not yet clear whether the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (Massob) will also take part in the protests.

Ikechukwu Opara, Massob coordinator in the US, told IBTimes UK: "Massob remains united with other organisations in the Biafra movement, including Ipob and Biafra Independent Movement (Bim), on the non-violent realisation of the Independent State of Biafra. All protests and demonstrations are halted until further notice, respecting requests from different factions of the Biafra movement.


Intelligence consultant David Otto and editor of Biafra 24, Immanu-el Yahgozie discuss Biafrans' independence callsIBTimes UK
Calls for peace talks and referendum

Earlier in December, Nigerian politicians and elite members held a discussion on the Biafra issue. The talks took place in the federal capital of Abuja and were chaired by Nigerian politician and former UN representative Maitama Sule.

However, pro-Biafran groups rejected dialogue calls arguing the only person suitable to attend the talks is Kanu.

Meanwhile, Washington-based NGO Organisation of Emerging African States (Oeas) – which advocates for people's right to self-determination – warned that Nigeria could risk "civil strife" if pro-Biafrans' demands are not met. In a statement released on 4 December, the organisation also said Nigeria should hold a referendum on the Biafra issue within 90 days with independent observers supervising the polls.

Calls for a referendum have been also made by the UK, where MPs Tom Elliott and Danny Kinahan signed a motion acknowledging pro-Biafran calls for independence. The motion read: "That this House acknowledges the Biafran issue could be improved with the co-operation of the Nigerian government by offering a referendum; and urges the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to use its diplomatic strength to assist in the resolution of this matter."

The UK government told IBTimes UK: "The Biafran War caused great suffering and the UK supported the reconciliation work that followed the conflict. The UK supports the territorial integrity of Nigeria and President Buhari's commitment to work for a secure and prosperous Nigeria for all Nigerians."

President Muhammadu Buhari has so far not made any comments with regards to a referendum. Earlier this year, a spokesperson for the government told IBTimes UK that it does not consider the separatist movement a threat to the current leadership and defined pro-Biafrans as an "insignificant number of frustrated people who are not a threat to the existence of Nigeria".

Earlier in December, the minister of information, Lai Mohammed, urged Nigerian leaders to defend the unity of the country but said pro-Biafran demonstrators are completely legitimate.

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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/biafra-protests-lagos-we-welcome-demonstrations-if-they-are-peaceful-says-defence-1533488

I dont blame this rag heads one bit.


They have sat quietly and watched how little girls and boys in the North are blowing themselves up and concluded that,they can best serve their interest in any part of the world as foot soldiers.


The old go and die for my interest old foot soldier.


Since when is Nigeria mainly muslim country? We never finish boko haram, it is to go and help Syria.


We dey watch Buhari closely on this.

I dont blame this rag heads one bit.


They have sat quietly and watched how little girls and boys in the North are blowing themselves up and concluded that,they can best serve their interest in any part of the world as foot soldiers.


The old go and die for my interest old foot soldier.


Since when is Nigeria mainly muslim country? We never finish boko haram, it is to go and help Syria.


We dey watch Buhari closely on this.

A joint operations centre is to be established in the Saudi capital, Riyadh

I dont blame this rag heads one bit.


They have sat quietly and watched how little girls and boys in the North are blowing themselves up and concluded that,they can best serve their interest in any part of the world as foot soldiers.


The old go and die for my interest old foot soldier.


Since when is Nigeria mainly muslim country? We never finish boko haram, it is to go and help Syria.


We dey watch Buhari closely on this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35099318

Saudi Arabia has said 34 mainly Muslim nations have joined a new military alliance to fight terrorism.
A joint operations centre is to be established in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, state media reported.
Countries from Asia, Africa and the Arab world are involved in the alliance but Saudi Arabia's main regional rival Iran is not.
It comes amid international pressure for Gulf Arab states to do more in the fight against so-called Islamic State.
Saudi Defence Minister Mohammed bin Salman said the new alliance would co-ordinate efforts against extremists in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt and Afghanistan.


Neither Iraq nor Syria, whose governments are close to Shia-ruled Iran, are in the coalition, nor is Afghanistan.
An effective force? Frank Gardner, security correspondent, BBC News
Two things stand out immediately about this new Saudi-based Islamic Coalition.
The Shia-majority nations of Iran and Iraq are noticeably absent, as is their ally Syria.
It is far from clear how, in practice, the coalition would conduct counter-terrorism operations in IS-plagued Iraq and Syria without the agreement of those governments.
Secondly, there is the question of the exact definition of terrorism. The Saudi authorities' interpretation of it extends far beyond the violent actions of armed insurgents.
Recent legislation has branded peaceful opposition activists and reformers, whether online or in the street, as suspected "terrorists" and a security risk to the state.


Amnesty International said it had concerns that this new coalition could be used to further restrict human rights.
Speaking at a news conference in Riyadh, Prince Mohammed said the counter-terrorism force was borne out of "the Islamic world's vigilance in fighting this disease [terrorism] which has damaged the Islamic world.
"Currently, every Muslim country is fighting terrorism individually... so co-ordinating efforts is very important."
The coalition would not just focus on fighting IS, he added. Few other details have been given.
Islamic State fighters in Raqqa, Syria (file image)Image copyrightAP
Image caption
Islamic State would not be the only target, the coalition says
The SPA state news agency said 10 other "Islamic countries" had expressed support, including Indonesia.
Prince Mohammed said: "These countries have procedures to go through before joining the coalition, but out of keenness to achieve this coalition as soon as possible, [the alliance of] 34 countries has been announced."


In announcing the coalition, SPA stated that Islam forbids "corruption and destruction in the world" and that terrorism represents "a serious violation of human dignity and rights, especially the right to life and the right to security".
Saudi Arabia is part of the US-led coalition against IS and is also leading a military intervention in Yemen against Shia Houthi rebels.
The list of 34 members: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinians, Qatar, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
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Na only PDP Buhari Kangaroo court dey see.

Rise and rise of the Kangaroo court under Buhari.

naijaobi:
Maybe i should be the one asking you the question. Did you follow the news? maybe you didn't read where they attacked the army chief. You probably overlooked that part of the "news" to justify your argument.

Provide prove and tell us how they attack Army chief. Tell us if they set bomb or fired a single shot. Liars!

They have moved from denying the pic to making nonexistant claims and speculations.

They would have been Boko Haram etc? Is it not the same Boko Haram that Buhari said an attack on boko haram is an attack on the North?

Disgusting, no respect for elders again.

If Buhari knows wat is in the interest of Nigeria, he will let Nnamdi go. Only Nnamdi release can stop all mass protest.

As long as he has him, people will be brave to protest, afterall Nnamdi has already sacrificed his life for the course, he has done his bit and i must do mine. That kind of mentality.

In other words, holding Nnamdi is emboldening people.

Biafra: Court sets date for decision on Nnamdi Kanu’s bail

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/195175-biafra-court-sets-date-for-decision-on-nnamdi-kanus-bail.html

Police disperse pro-Biafra agitators in Asaba
November 6, 2015
A Federal High Court in Abuja will on Thursday rule on a bail application for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention since October.
Mr. Kanu, the director of the underground Radio Biafra, was arrested by the State Security Service.
Calls for his release led to demonstrations in several south east states.
On Monday, the counsel to the SSS, Moses Idakwo, asked that the court to disregard the bail application by Mr. Kanu’s counsel, Vincent Obeta.
Mr. Idakwo argued that Mr. Kanu should not be granted bail as the charge against him was terrorism-related.
He said the SSS had evidence of bank accounts owned by Mr. Kanu, where monies (in dollars and pound sterling) were used for financing terrorism against Nigeria.
Mr. Idakwo told the court that Mr. Kanu had dual citizenship of Britain and Nigeria and therefore could flee justice, if granted bail.
He also said the bail conditions issued by a magistrate court were still yet to be perfected by Mr. Kanu.
But Mr. Kanu’s counsel, Mr. Obeta, dismissed the arguments of the SSS as being speculative.
He told the court that his client had long offered to meet the financial requirement by the Abuja Geographical Information System (AGIS) for ascertaining the authenticity of the properties belonging to the surety, but that his offer was rejected by the SSS.
Mr. Obeta told the court that the SSS had on four occasions flouted the order of the magistrate court, adding that an order had since been given for his client’s release, on bail.
He said the request by the SSS to further detain Mr. Kanu for another 90 days, according to section 27 of the Terrorism Prevention Act, was a negation of his client’s right.
Mr. Obeta also said his client had been in detention for 90 days, as at Monday.
Justice Adeniyi Ademola, who seemed quite unfamiliar with the case, said he would look into the matter and would issue a ruling Thursday.

yeye talk. as if the contry belong to them.

tunjion:
Ojukwu was not good, now Ojukwu is gone. Today it is Nnamdi Kanu that is the problem but, I didn't see Nnamdi on the street protesting.
The day Nigeria own up to its responsibility and stop blaming or scapegoating others for institutional failings, is the day we can claim progress.

well said..

asha80:
does it look like work is still going on there?

The thing looks like work have stopped. No improvement just confusion.

Nwanyihanuo:
May God almighty bless the judges and lawyers who took part in this judgment.
May God punish all those who are NOT happy with d judgement and all those who treat women with disdain

He has logged on with another moniker. I think we already know the man behind the moniker.