- Biafra Group has removed Simon Ekpa as its leader due to his detention in Finland and appointed Ogechukwu Nkere as the new Prime Minister following a unanimous cabinet decision on January 14, 2026.
Simon Ekpa has been removed as the leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) following his continued detention in Finland.
In a statement released on Thursday, BRGIE announced that Ogechukwu Nkere has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the group. Nkere was unanimously elected by the BRGIE cabinet on January 14, 2026, replacing Ekpa, who was formally relieved of his position.
The statement confirmed that Nkere had been serving as Acting Prime Minister since December 2024, shortly after Ekpa was detained in Finland. Before then, he held several key roles within the organization, including Finance Minister and BRGIE’s long-time representative in Washington, DC.
During his time in the United States, Nkere reportedly engaged with top U.S. political figures and government officials, working alongside BRGIE lobbyists to advance the group’s interests.
Ekpa, a Biafran separatist figure, was sentenced in Finland on September 1, 2025, a development that led to leadership changes within the exile government.
In other news…. An elderly man has moved social media users after he was seen visiting his late wife’s grave to inform her about his travel plans.
The emotional moment was shared on TikTok by the man’s daughter, identified as @spioiltwife247. In the now-viral video, the elderly man is seen standing quietly at his wife’s grave, gently speaking to her as if she were still present.
After informing her about his intended trip, he carefully placed a white handkerchief on the grave before walking out of the compound, leaving many viewers deeply touched.
Although his exact words were not clearly heard, his actions spoke volumes, reflecting enduring love and companionship even after death.
The video was captioned: “POV: Your dad quietly telling his late wife he’s about to travel as usual. Holding onto love even beyond loss.”
The touching clip sparked emotional reactions from viewers, many of whom shared personal stories.
Reacting, @Girl💓Divine wrote: “My mum inlove telling us we will make her husband’s favorite meal on Christmas and new year day, that he might walking to eat🥺🥺🥺🥺.”
Another user, @OGB AUTOS, said: “I lost my mum when I just a year 5 months and my dad 20 years ago. Everyday I keep praying for to give me a wife that will understand what is it means to be not a wife but a mother.”
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