News
Simon Ekpa appeals six-year jail term in Finland
Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra separatist campaigner, has appealed the six-year prison sentence handed to him in Finland over terrorism-related offences.
Very Nigerian reports that the Finnish prosecutor in charge of the case has also filed an appeal, arguing that the sentence was too lenient considering the offences committed.
The prosecutor is seeking a longer prison term for Ekpa.
The Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to hear the appeals within the next three weeks.
Ekpa was arrested by Finnish authorities in November 2024 and subsequently charged with inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group.
In September 2025, the Päijät-Häme District Court sentenced him to six years in prison after finding him guilty of the offences.
The court said Ekpa had used his “significant social media following” to escalate tensions in Nigeria’s South-East between August 2021 and November 2024.
It also found that he was an influential member of a militant separatist movement seeking to establish an independent Biafra state in Nigeria.
According to the court, Ekpa supplied certain groups with weapons, explosives and ammunition through his network of contacts in the region. It further held that he encouraged his followers on X, formerly Twitter, to commit crimes in Nigeria.
Ekpa was also convicted of aggravated tax fraud and violating provisions of Finland’s Attorneys Act.
The convicted separatist campaigner has described himself as a disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
In March 2025, the Federal Government designated Ekpa a “terrorism financier.”
Follow Us on Google Discover
‘Tinubu is 90 years old, I will prove it in court’ – Atiku
‘Tinubu is no average politician, opposition must be united’ – Donald Duke
BREAKING: NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi, dies after brief illness
Two escape death as residential building collapses in Abuja
‘Do I look 80?’ – Atiku defends fitness for 2027 race
NBA President warns Lawyers against abusive social media posts, threatens sanctions
Two killed as refuse dump collapses on building in Calabar
Nigeria returns to frontier market status after FTSE Russell review
Europa League: AC Milan draws Sunderland, Bournemouth (Full fixtures)
Stepfather allegedly kills six-year-old girl over witchcraft accusations in C’River
TCN halts power transmission to Niger following tower collapse
University of Benin opens recruitment for Professors, Lecturers, Graduate Assistants (How to Apply)
Coca-Cola HBC announces recruitment for multiple positions (How to apply)
Uganda’s youngest King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, dies at 34
2027 presidency: Obi, Kwankwaso, Dickson hold strategic meeting ahead of NDC campaign launch
Coca-Cola HBC announces recruitment for multiple positions (How to apply)
Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital announces recruitment for multiple positions in Enugu (How to apply)
We’re not responsible for non-accountability of subsidy savings — Governors
University of Benin opens recruitment for Professors, Lecturers, Graduate Assistants (How to Apply)
Union Bank opens 2026 Management Trainee Programme (How to apply)
2027: Madaki resigns from NDC, says party can’t actualise his good governance agenda
Atiku will sign agreement with Nigerians, reveal petrol price before taking office on May 29 — Nwosu
2027: Malami inaugurates 600-Member ADC Campaign Council in Kebbi
We’ve disbursed N600bn in cash transfers to over nine million households, Tinubu govt fighting effect of fuel subsidy on Nigerians – FG
2027: Core Northerners have embraced Atiku’s politics for the first time, could be game-changer for him – El-Rufai’s son
BREAKING: Police summon VeryDarkMan over NBA conference remarks
FG unveils $1bn HOPE-SP programme to empower vulnerable Nigerians
BREAKING: NFF President Ibrahim Gusau resigns
Police nab seven suspects over alleged N3.6bn crypto, internet fraud