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IPOB Press Release Raises Alarm Over Igbo Safety Amid Upcoming Protests in Nigeria

IPOB Press Release Raises Alarm Over Igbo Safety Amid Upcoming Protests in Nigeria 01/08/2024 - Lagos, Nigeria In a recent press release, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed significant concerns about the safety and security of the Igbo people (Ndigbo) in Nigeria amidst upcoming protests against hardship and bad governance. The release, issued by IPOB's Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, outlines several key points and implications. Protest Context The protests are driven by widespread hardship, hunger, and poor governance in Nigeria. IPOB, led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has advised Ndigbo to be vigilant and cautious during these protests to ensure their safety and protect their properties. Allegations Against the Government IPOB claims to possess security reports indicating a plan by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, and the State Minister for Interior to selectively eliminate Ndigbo in Northern and Western Nigeria. This alle

Mohammed Deif, Hamas Military Leader Who Evaded Israel for Decades, Reported Dead

  Mohammed Deif, Hamas Military Leader Who Evaded Israel for Decades, Reported Dead In a significant development in the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Mohammed Deif, the elusive military leader of Hamas, is reported dead. Deif, who had been a prominent figure in Hamas for decades, managed to evade numerous Israeli assassination attempts and was a symbol of resistance for many Palestinians. A Legacy of Resistance and Elusiveness Mohammed Deif, whose real name is Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri, was born in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. He rose through the ranks of Hamas, eventually becoming the head of its military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Known for his strategic mind and operational expertise, Deif was behind many of the group's most sophisticated and deadly attacks against Israel. Deif's ability to evade capture or death earned him a near-mythical status. Despite Israel's advanced intelligence and military capabilities, he surviv