Why finnish Is Trending Today?
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September 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Ohanaeze, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, has urged supporters of Simon Ekpa to lay down their weapons and embrace peace. The group's statement comes amidst Ekpa's recent conviction in Finland, which an Abuja lawyer claims did not mention the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Meanwhile, in unrelated news, two groups of Syrian youth were involved in a stabbing incident in Eindhoven, Netherlands, with two suspects arrested following a raid in Valkenswaard. In Marseille, France, a man was stabbed at a hotel, leading to the suspect being shot dead by police on the street.
September 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court for terrorism and fraud-related charges. The Nigerian government, represented by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, has hailed the conviction, commending the Finnish court for its decision. Reno Omokri, a Nigerian activist and former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, for not commenting on Ekpa's conviction. Meanwhile, IPOB has disassociated itself from Ekpa's actions and convictions.