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Simon Ekpa

December 31, 2025

Troops deactivated 503 illegal refineries, arrested 778 suspects in 2025: DHQ

Mr Onoja said that the security situation in the South zone remained fluid, characterised by cultism, kidnapping, youth restiveness, and robbery.

Illegal crude oil refining site
September 2, 2025

Finnish court sentencing of Simon Ekpa victory against terrorism: Gbenga Daniel

Mr Ekpa, a kingpin of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, was sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism.

Simon Ekpa and Gbenga Daniel
September 1, 2025

Terrorism: FG hails Finland for sentencing pro-Biafra agitator, Ekpa, to six-year jail term

Mr Idris noted that the judgment also presented a platform for the strengthening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and Finland.

Simon Ekpa
September 1, 2025

Finnish court sentences IPOB kingpin Simon Ekpa to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism

A District Court in Finland has sentenced a leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism.

Simon Ekpa
June 3, 2025

Simon Ekpa sues Ngozie Orabueze in Washington, claims she stole database of IPOB members across U.S., Europe

There is a growing chasm among the diaporan agitators of a Biafran state in Nigeria bordered on allegations of theft, fraud and betrayal, court documents showed.

Simon Ekpa
May 2, 2025

Simon Ekpa will soon be repatriated for supporting Nnamdi Kanu, witness tells court

The witness, whose real name was not mentioned for security reasons, stated this during a cross-examination by Mr Kanu’s counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN).

Simon Ekpa
January 25, 2025

Simon Ekpa blocking bilateral relations between Nigeria, Finland: Ambassador

Mr Tinubu also commended the Finnish government for arresting and trying Mr Ekpa.

Finland Ambassador to Nigeria Ms Selin and President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
January 24, 2025

Tinubu commends Finland for arrest of Simon Ekpa

“We have been through turbulent times, and we don’t want to promote terrorism,” Mr Tinubu told the Finnish ambassador.

President Bola Tinubu and IPOB leader Simon Ekpa
November 21, 2024

CDS hails Simon Ekpa’s arrest, hopeful of his extradition to Nigeria to face charges

“CDS is happy with his arrest in Finland, with the hope this will be a step towards his extradition to Nigeria so that he will face justice,” he said.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
November 21, 2024

IPOB chief Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland, remanded in prison for inciting violence in Nigeria

A presidential spokesman said President Bola Tinubu has not been briefed about the development.

Simon Ekpa