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IPOB appeals, Igbo disputes and assassination claims

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Latest: Nnamdi Kanu legal challenge questions revival of quashed charges

In early June 2026, Nigeria’s federal government filed a cross‑appeal to upgrade IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence to the death penalty, prompting a diplomatic row with the United Kingdom over his dual citizenship.

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Nigerian military and IPOB security conflict

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Latest: Anambra security forces kill six suspected gunmen in Ogbaru raid

Tensions have escalated between the Nigerian military and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) regarding security operations in the South-East region. On August 21, 2026, IPOB issued a denial against allegations from