Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned a meeting held in Owerri, Imo State capital by some elders, who were allegedly staged by their masters in Abuja. The group claims that the elders were blindfolded by saboteurs in Igboland not to speak or take a stand on the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and all pro-Biafrans being detained in different prisons and police cells in Nigeria. IPOB wonders why the elders, traditional rulers, and some governors attended the meeting in Owerri and not Enugu, as Enugu State is the headquarters of the eastern region. The group also questions why the elders, traditional rulers, and some governors refused to ask questions. Students of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education in Owerri went on a rampage in protest over the decision of the management to hike school fees. The provost, Dr. Blessing Ijoma, said the protest had nothing to do with the alleged fee hike and that the students simply went on a rampage to protest the decision.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria have been released after being arrested during a prayer session in Aba, Abia State. The group's Media and Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Powerful, praised the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice for the peaceful gesture and urged the release of other members detained in various prisons and security cells. Powerful urged President Buhari to release Kanu without "conditional attachment" and compared the movement to other liberation movements worldwide. He called on the Federal Government to emulate the British government's example of allowing Biafrans to freely choose their place of residence. Powerful emphasized that Biafra self-determination cannot be swept under the carpet, as it is in black Africa where civilised standards are lacking.

The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have been criticized for threatening to burn the Biafra flag, which they promised to display on October 1. The group, known as the Rebranded Indigenous People of Biafra (TRIPOB), denounced IPOB and threatened to burn the flag. The group believes in a united Nigeria and a new way of thinking, and it believes the south-south region will never become part of a Biafra Republic. Seven IPOB members arrested in Aba, Abia State, have regained their freedom. The IPOB has advised the House of Representatives Committee on Army to invite the Coordinator of the IPOB, Mr. Chidiebere Onwudiwe, to their fact-finding mission on the alleged killings of members during the Biafran Day anniversary. Ex-Biafran soldier Ogbuefi Ray Ifeme has cautioned IPOB and MASSOB against violence and urged them to embrace dialogue tenaciously.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the recent outburst of former Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo, asking the Federal Government not to release Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. The group's Vice President, Damian Ogene, argued that Dokubo's views were motivated by personal and selfish interests to attract government favor. He urged the Federal Government to heed the call by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and other stakeholders to release Nnamdi Kanu. Ohanaeze has waded into the demolition of some buildings at Alaba International Market in Lagos State and urged Igbo in the area to remain calm. The group commended Governor Soludo for his political will and courage in delivering his promises to the people of the state. Ohanaeze also praised those affected for their understanding and collaboration with the state government in the ongoing infrastructural development.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the recent outburst of former Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo, asking the Federal Government not to release Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. The group's Vice President, Damian Ogene, argued that Dokubo's views were motivated by personal and selfish interests to attract government favor. He urged the Federal Government to heed the call by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and other stakeholders to release Nnamdi Kanu. Ohanaeze has waded into the demolition of some buildings at Alaba International Market in Lagos State and urged Igbo in the area to remain calm. The group commended Governor Soludo for his political will and courage in delivering his promises to the people of the state. Ohanaeze also praised those affected for their understanding and collaboration with the state government in the ongoing infrastructural development.