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Chukwuma Soludo announced the end of the prolonged sit-at-home order in Anambra State, emphasizing improved security during his inauguration for a second term. He stated that economic activities have resumed and highlighted significant progress in reducing criminality in the region.
A traditional leader from Nigeria's South-east has called on President Bola Tinubu to either release Nnamdi Kanu from prison or deport him to Kenya. This demand comes amid widespread calls from Igbo leaders for Kanu's release following his controversial sentencing.
Traditional rulers from Southern Nigeria expressed conflicting views on the Southern Traditional Rulers Council during a summit in Abuja. One monarch questioned its existence, while another defended it, and calls were also made for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
Prominent Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho has urged Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of IPOB, to consider engaging in dialogue with the Federal Government regarding his legal issues. Igboho praised Kanu's recent decision to lift the contentious Monday sit-at-home order in the South-East.
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been lauded for his decisive action in enforcing the end of the 'sit-at-home' directive in Onitsha. By shutting down the major commercial hub until compliance, he demonstrated strong leadership in combating the disruptive order.
Businessman Isaac Fayose has stated that Igbo people are easily swayed by financial incentives, suggesting they can be manipulated by those who pay them. He contrasted this with the Yoruba community's perceived success in rallying to secure the release of activist Sunday Igboho, while Nnamdi Kanu remains imprisoned.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that the sit-at-home observed on February 2 in Onitsha was an isolated occurrence rather than a revival of the regular lockdowns. IPOB’s spokesperson emphasized this action was a response to the Anambra State Governor's authoritarian behavior.
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has submitted an appeal against his life sentence and conviction for terrorism handed down by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The appeal seeks to overturn the court's ruling.
Socialite Cubana Chiefpriest has clarified that he cannot assist Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, in gaining his freedom while being affiliated with opposition parties. His remarks follow criticism for collaborating with a political group supporting President Bola Tinubu.
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, asserts that the Monday sit-at-home directive in the South East does not support Nnamdi Kanu but rather aids criminal elements undermining the region's economy.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), aimed at relocating him from his current prison in Sokoto.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application to move Nnamdi Kanu's custody from Sokoto prison to Abuja, following the withdrawal of his Legal Aid Council-appointed lawyer.
