Simon Ekpa
Simon Ekpa, a prominent secessionist leader, was recently in the news due to his arrest in Finland, which has implications for security in Nigeria's South-East region, where secessionist attacks have been a concern.
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Simon Ekpa, leader of a breakaway faction of Ipob, was convicted in Finland for terrorism-related activities.
A guide to the different groups causing chaos
United Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Simon Ekpa was sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences.
Biafra Agitator's Fall From Grace
Nigeria· 2025-09-06
Simon Ekpa leads the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), which is accused of murders and kidnappings in southeastern Nigeria.
В Финляндии посадили в тюрьму лидера нигерийских сепаратистов
Belarus· 2025-09-02
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, was sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences.
Nigeria secessionist activist jailed for terrorism in Finland
Ghana· 2025-09-02
Simon Ekpa was sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes in Finland.
6 Years for Terrorism in FinlandNigeria· 2025-09-02
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, was sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences.
Finland court sentences faction leader of Nigeria's Ipob secessionist groupUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01Simon Ekpa was sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences.
6 Years for Terrorism Offences in FinlandNigeria· 2025-09-01Simon Ekpa was sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses while attempting to promote the independence of Biafra from Finland.
Ex-paikallispoliitikolle kuuden vuoden tuomio terrorismirikoksista
Finland· 2025-09-01Simon Ekpa is standing trial on terrorism charges and is described as the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile.
Prosecutors seek six-year sentence for Simon EkpaNigeria· 2025-05-31
Simon Ekpa appeared in the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a preparatory hearing on terrorism-related charges.
Simon Ekpa appears in Finnish Court over terrorism chargesNigeria· 2025-05-30Simon Ekpa faces terrorism charges in Finland for inciting terrorism related to the Biafra independence movement.
Simon Ekpa faces terrorism charges in FinlandNigeria· 2025-05-17Simon Ekpa is a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra currently standing trial in Finland.
No extradition process against Simon Ekpa – AGFNigeria· 2025-05-09
Simon Ekpa will soon be repatriated for supporting Nnamdi Kanu in the agitation for Republic of Biafra.
Simon Ekpa will soon be repatriated for supporting Kanu, witness tells courtNigeria· 2025-05-03
The Nigerian government has put in so much to get Simon Ekpa extradited from Finland to Nigeria for trial.
Insecurity and incompetence of security chiefsNigeria· 2025-04-27
Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is set to appear before a Finnish court in June 2025.
Simon Ekpa to face Finnish court in June – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-04-16
Simon Ekpa is designated as a terrorism funder by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee.
FG designates Simon Ekpa, 16 others as terrorism fundersNigeria· 2025-03-07
Simon Ekpa was arrested in Finland, which contributed to the reduction of secessionist attacks in the South-East of Nigeria.
Niger, others’ exit from ECOWAS affecting counter-insurgency war – Air chiefNigeria· 2025-02-27
