Activist Osita Obi has stated that most crimes in Anambra and across the South-East are perpetrated by indigenes, not Hausa-Fulani, blaming local complicity and corrupt officials for worsening insecurity.
Nigeria must avoid the option of war at this time…Now is the time. We cannot pass this responsibility to the next generation.
Major Igbo socio-cultural organizations, including Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Igbo Town Unions, have filed formal petitions with the United Nations and the ECOWAS Court alleging the Lagos State government’s property demolitions and policies constitute a targeted violation of the Igbo people’s fundamental rights.
Nnamdi Kanu has filed a new suit against the Federal Government, asking the court to terminate his ongoing trial, citing multiple violations of law and due process.
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has called for an inclusive dialogue on the future of the Igbo people, urging peaceful engagement instead of separatist agitation and expressing hope for Nnamdi Kanu’s eventual release.
The Ohanaeze Youth Council has announced a total lockdown across Igbo communities in Nigeria and abroad on October 20 to demand the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, urging unity and restraint during the peaceful protest.
The US Embassy in Abuja has warned citizens to avoid Eagle Square and the Central Business District ahead of Monday’s planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, citing possible unrest.
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has declared a total lockdown of Igbo businesses and markets nationwide on October 20, 2025, to demand the release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu through the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest at the Presidential Villa.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says while the Igbo deserve the presidency, he will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as mandated by his party.
“Kanu’s continued detention is of no advantage to the Federal Government. Political solution remains the only way out,” the elders said.