The embattled Onitsha main market in Anambra State has recorded normal activities on Monday as traders and shop owners opened for business amid excitement. The market had hitherto been without activity on Mondays following the sit-at-home order directed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) since August 2021 in protest for the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS detention. ALSO READ: Reprieve as Onitsha Main Market traders reopen shops amid tight securityHowever, a visit to the market on Monday by Tribune Online showed that as early as 7 am, trading activities had resumed fully at major sections, including the popular Emeka Offor Plaza, Lagos Line, Ado Line, Mandela Line, and White House Line of the market, with trading activities proceeding smoothly. The market remained very active, although with security personnel seen, unlike last Monday when there was a heavy presence of security personnel. Some traders who spoke to journalists while displaying their wares and waiting for customers expressed excitement and hoped for more positive outcomes.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 09, 2026 21:38 UTC