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Leader of the Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, has claimed that the Biafra Under-19 Team featuring in a European football tournament signifies international recognition of Biafra’s independence. Ekpa made the claim in a statement on his official X handle on Saturday. He noted that the development is an indication that Biafra has come to
Why Biafra is featuring in European football tournament — Simon Ekpa

Leader of the Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, has claimed that the Biafra Under-19 Team featuring in a European football tournament signifies international recognition of Biafra’s independence.

Ekpa made the claim in a statement on his official X handle on Saturday.

He noted that the development is an indication that Biafra has come to stay among the community of nations.

According to him, the Biafra team will be playing against SL Benfica, the UEFA Youth Championships winner, in the Algarva football tournament in Portugal on Saturday.

He said that the Biafran team will play all opponents to prove to the world and Nigerian government that Biafrans are indomitable and now have all government institutions functioning, including the Ministry of Sports.

“It is gratifying to see that Biafra has come to stay.

“With the Biafra Under-19 team featuring in the Algarva Elite Football Tournament in Portugal, which commenced on November 14 and is expected to end on November 18, 2024.

“Biafra has succeeded. We will defeat all our opponents in the tournament to prove to the world and the Nigerian government that Biafrans are indomitable,” he boasted.

Recall that months ago, Ekpa announced that the independence of Biafra would be declared on December 2, 2024.

Why Biafra is featuring in European football tournament — Simon Ekpa

Air Peace has reacted to a report of fraud charges by the U.S. Department of Justice against its Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance/Administration, Mrs Ejiro Eghagha. The airline, in a statement on Sunday, said the matter was in court, stressing that it understands the development may have raised concerns and wished
Air Peace reacts to report of charges against its CEO in U.S.

Air Peace has reacted to a report of fraud charges by the U.S. Department of Justice against its Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance/Administration, Mrs Ejiro Eghagha.

The airline, in a statement on Sunday, said the matter was in court, stressing that it understands the development may have raised concerns and wished to address these reports directly.

According to the statement, the charges are part of an extended legal process stemming from earlier accusations of financial misdeeds that date back several years.

It said that, while the charges had been expanded, it would be essential to emphasise that they were mere allegations and the case is still in court.

“Our legal team is fully engaged with the matter and is working tirelessly to ensure that justice prevails.

“We remain confident that, through due process, the truth will be revealed and our CEO and co-defendant will be exonerated,” it added.

It further said that Onyema and his legal team had consistently cooperated with authorities throughout the process, adding that Air Peace had continued to operate without disruption, upholding its commitment to effective services.

“We want to reassure the public that these legal proceedings will not impact the safety, reliability or day-to-day operations of Air Peace,” it said.

Air Peace reacts to report of charges against its CEO in U.S.