Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a pro-Biafran separatist movement in Nigeria. He has been a prominent figure advocating for the self-determination of the Igbo people and has gained significant support both locally and internationally. Kanu's activities have led to his arrest and detention by Nigerian authorities, which he and his supporters contend are politically motivated. He has faced various legal challenges and has been vocal about his belief that his detention is unlawful.
Born on Oct 25, 1965 (60 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 2 | 3.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 73,103 | $2,700,000 | 2,907$ |
| Totals | 2 | 67,886,011 | 73,103 | $2,700,000 | 2,907$ |
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United Kingdom:
Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, promoting calls for secession in Nigeria.
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United Kingdom:
Nnamdi Kanu is a Nigerian separatist leader found guilty of terrorism for inciting violence in his campaign for Biafra's independence.
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United Kingdom:
Nnamdi Kanu has sacked the lawyers representing him at his trial and announced he will be representing himself from now on.
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United Kingdom:
Nnamdi Kanu is a separatist leader who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.
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Nigeria:
Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and is currently being prosecuted on charges relating to alleged terrorism.
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Nigeria:
Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, whose ongoing legal proceedings are central to the controversy.
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Tanzania:
Nnamdi Kanu is a British citizen and leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), facing terrorism and treason charges in Nigeria.
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Nigeria:
Nnamdi Kanu was arrested for instigating violence in the South-East geopolitical zone using various social media platforms.
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Belarus:
Nnamdi Kanu is the founder of IPOB and was arrested in 2021 through Interpol in Kenya.
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Ghana:
Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) and is being tried on terrorism charges in Nigeria.
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