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IPOB is a Terrorist Group, Remains Proscribed – Appeal Court Affirms
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organization. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel led by Justice Hamma Barka affirmed the ruling of the Federal High Court, which had outlawed IPOB’s activities in Nigeria.
The appellate court ruled that the Federal Government acted lawfully in proscribing IPOB, citing the group’s activities as a threat to national security and stability. It dismissed IPOB’s appeal for lack of merit, resolving all issues in favor of the government.
The initial proscription order was issued on September 15, 2017, by the late Justice Abdul Abdu-Kafarati, the former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. This ruling, granted following an ex parte motion filed by then-Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), declared IPOB’s activities illegal, particularly in the South-East and South-South regions. The court also restrained individuals and groups from participating in IPOB-related activities and directed the Attorney General to publish the proscription in the official gazette and two national newspapers.
In a follow-up decision on January 22, 2018, the Federal High Court dismissed IPOB’s motion challenging the legality of the proscription order, rejecting claims that the government had obtained it through misleading evidence.
Dissatisfied with these rulings, IPOB took its case to the Court of Appeal, arguing that the proscription effectively labeled over 30 million Igbo people as terrorists. The group, represented by a legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Chukwuma-Machukwu Umeh, contended that the government misrepresented facts to secure the proscription. However, the Court of Appeal has now reaffirmed the Federal Government’s position, maintaining that IPOB remains banned in Nigeria.
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“It took me getting married and giving birth to realise marriage benefits men more” — Woman shares emotional thoughts
A woman has stirred serious conversations online after opening up about how marriage and motherhood changed her perspective on life.
In a heartfelt reflection, she said it was only after getting married and giving birth that she began questioning who marriage truly benefits.
According to her, women often carry the heavier load — emotionally, physically, and mentally.
She explained that marriage can make women feel like tools, responsible for cooking, cleaning, caring for the home, and even contributing financially, while still bearing the full weight of pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare.
She questioned why something described as a “blessing” should come with so much pain, stress, sleepless nights, and emotional strain for women.
In her words, childbirth comes with intense pain, followed by years of responsibility that largely fall on the woman, while many men continue life almost unchanged.
She admitted she never strongly pushed for marriage herself and only went along with it after family pressure. It was the lived experience — not theory — that opened her eyes.
While she made it clear that she loves her son deeply and finds joy in him, she said motherhood also forced her to confront uncomfortable truths about expectations placed on women.
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Private jet crash lands at Kano airport
A jet operated by Flybird Airlines has crash-landed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, causing panic among airport users and sending shockwaves through the aviation community.
An eyewitness stated that the aircraft, which arrived from Abuja, was carrying 11 occupants, including three crew members, when the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
According to the accounts, the jet experienced difficulties on landing and crash-landed on the runway, leading to tense moments as passengers were quickly evacuated from the aircraft.
All occupants were safely evacuated, with no immediate reports of injuries or casualties.
Airport authorities were said to have promptly secured the scene, while emergency response teams were deployed to prevent further danger and ensure the safety of passengers and airport personnel.
Operations around the affected area were temporarily restricted as officials began preliminary assessments.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the crash-landing had not been officially determined, while aviation authorities were expected to commence a full investigation into the incident.
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One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.
One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.
On of the suspects was disarmed by a bystander and it’s been gathered that the police have arrested one of the suspects.
NB: This page does not support violence and this is just a news report for awareness.

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