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Igbos Lost N34 Trillion Investments Under Simon Ekpa’s Terror – Ohanaeze

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2024 0

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading Igbo socio-cultural group, has expressed deep concern over the economic and social toll caused by actions linked to Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based pro-Biafra activist. The group stated that the Southeast region has suffered investment losses exceeding ₦34 trillion,

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Suspected Cabinet Reshuffle: Why Tinubu should retain Umahi, Wike – Ohanaeze N’digbo

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In anticipation that President Bola Tinubu might effect a cabinet reshuffle, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed strong feelings that two ministers, David Umagi and Nyesom Wike should be retained in Tinubu’s administration. The group endorsed both the minister of Works and that of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) based on their […]

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Ohanaeze opens up on leadership tussle after Iwuanyanwu’s death

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide says there is no leadership tussle in the group following the recent death of its former President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Dr Alex Ogbonnia, National Publicity Secretary of the Igbo socio-cultural group, disclosed this on Friday in Enugu, stressing that such speculation by a section of the media was untrue. “There is […]

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo PG, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, dies at 82

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…Tinubu, Buhari, Ohanaeze mourn By Chinelo Ude The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii […]

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Ohanaeze reiterates call for power devolution, creation of additional state in S’E

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The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has reiterated its call for restructuring of the country and creation of additional states in the Southeast. The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu made the call during Ohanaeze Ndigbo Retreat with the theme “Ako Bu Ije” (Development with Wisdom) on Wednesday in Enugu.

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Ohanaeze kicks as S’Court refuses to set Nnamdi Kanu free of terrorism charges

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BY ANDREW OROLUA There seems to be more troubles for the detained leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as the Supreme Court on Friday, declined to order his release from detention and this is equally worrying stakeholders in Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, the apex socio cultural group in Igbo land who believe […]

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Nnamdi Kanu’s release will diminish Peter Obi’s rising popularity – Ohanaeze

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2023 0

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has claimed that the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will diminish the popularity of self-acclaimed Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, and the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi. Naija News reports that Ohanaeze, in a statement by the factional Secretary-General, Isiguzoro […]

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Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Assembly Honour Dr Anthony Ezekwugo with Nnamdi Azikiwe Legacy peace and unity leadership award for exemplary Leadership

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As OMEZIRI NDIBGO 1 NA NIGERIA By Nsikak Ekpenyong speaking during the award presentation Prince Emmanuel Kwendus, President General Ohanaeze Youth Assembly, said that Dr Anthony C Ezekwugo CEO NURNBERGER GROUP, deserved the title and more because of his selfless service to humanity and country at large. He further stress that Dr Anthony C Ezekwugo […]

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Nnamdi Kanu may regain freedom before end of 2023 – Ohanaeze

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2023 0

A pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged Biafra agitators to uphold a ceasefire for 40 days in order to facilitate progress in negotiations for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). POLITICS NIGERIA reports that this was made known in a statement released on Saturday. Ohanaeze Ndigbo […]

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Alleged Corruption: Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Northern Youths call for Bawa’s investigation

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, including North Central Citizens Council, NCCC, have called on President Mohammedu Buhari to launch an investigation into the bribery allegations labeled against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before his administration winds up. The call came on

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“Why Politicians in Nigeria Should Be Sworn In With Amadioha, Ogun” – Ohanaeze Chieftain

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2023 0

A message has been sent to Nigerians about swearing-in for politicians. The message was sent by a former deputy national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chuks Ibegbu. According to him, politicians should be sworn into office with African deities such as the Amadioha and Ogun, Politics Nigeria reports. He argued that using African deities to […]

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Ohanaeze reacts to Simon Ekpa’s claim of being Biafran Prime Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2023 0

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a socio-political group in the Igbo community, has publicly denounced Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafra agitator who recently declared himself the Biafran Prime Minister. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the Secretary-General of the group, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, stated on Tuesday that Ekpa and his associates could not compel the Igbos into another civil

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Ohaneze lauds Afenifere for exonerating Iwuanyanwu

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2023 0

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has lauded the Pan Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, for exonerating the Chairman, Council of Elders, Ohanaeze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, over an alleged anti-Yoruba comment. Afenifere disassociated itself from reports that it berated Iwuanyanwu, for allegedly calling the Yoruba people

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Ohaneze urges FG to intervene in ethnic profiling of Igbos

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2023 0

By Alex Enebeli The apex Igbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged Federal Government to intervene into what it described as “ethnic profiling of the Igbo in Lagos State” since 2023 election began. The group also wanted the Federal Government to look into attendant hardship which Igbo people had been subjected to with a […]

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Yoruba Council sue for calm, unity in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2023 0

Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Yoruba Council Worldwide, YCW, have called for peace and unity among the Yoruba and Igbo ethnic groups in Lagos, ahead of the gubernatorial election, slated to hold March 11. The group, on Wednesday, advised both ethnic groups to neglect certain individuals trying to heat up the state with sensitive and unguarded […]

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo commends Mele Kyari

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2023 0

on removal of fuel subsidy…insists over road infrastructure By Tunde Opalana Mazi Ezenwo Patrick Anichukwu, a chieftain of Igbo socio-cultural group in the South East, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reacted to the lingering fuel crisis in Nigeria and insisted on removal of fuel subsidy as the way out. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday amid fuel scarcity […]

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Obasanjo, Obi mourn Obiozor

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2022 0

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Igbo nation, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi have expressed grief over the death of Prof. George Obiozor. Governor Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday announced the death of the former Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., aged 80. The apex socio-cultural

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Ohanaeze slams Miyetti Allah

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2022 0

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has rejected Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore’s resolutions concerning the necessity of grazing reserves in the country’s southeast. The Igbo socio-cultural group argued that Miyetti Allah’s demand for grazing reserves is a sinister action that imperils the peace and security of the country. The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro

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We’re against violent agitation in Nigeria – Ohanaeze

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2022 0

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an apex Igbo social-cultural organisation, says the body is against violent agitation in any form because the group believes in the continued corporate existence of the country. The group stated this at a news conference on Monday in Abakaliki as part of activities marking the 62 anniversary of Nigeria’s independence from British colonial […]

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Heads must roll – Ohanaeze suspects foul play

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2022 0

The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed shock over the prison break which occurred at the Kuje medium prison. It was earlier reported that terrorists bombed the facility, setting free about 600 inmates, including high caliber criminals. In a statement signed by the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council […]