Ohanaeze declares last Saturday of January as Igbo adoration, thanksgiving day
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has announced that the last Saturday of every January will be observed as Igbo Adoration and Thanksgiving Day. The organization called on churches in Igbo land and the diaspora to participate in the day as a unifying spiritual event for the Igbo nation. The decision followed a request by the Igbo College […]
We faced ethnic cleansing in Delta state, forced to deny being Igbos – Senator Ned Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko has renewed calls for Anioma people in Delta State to fully embrace their Igbo identity, stressing that unity is the only way forward. He said that for too long, history has been twisted to separate Anioma and other border communities from their Igbo roots, a situation that weakens both political strength and […]
Biafra Day: Declare May 30 national holiday – World Igbo Congress to Nigerian govt
The World Igbo Congress (WIC) is calling on the Nigerian government to declare May 30 as a national public holiday in honor of Biafra Day. This day is very important to the Igbo people and should be officially recognized. WIC Chairman, Festus Okere, said that Igbos should never forget their traditions. He explained that every […]
BREAKING: Ex-IGP Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze President General contest
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sir Mike Okiro, has stepped down from the race to become the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. His decision follows a court order from the Enugu State High Court that barred him from participating in the election. During a press briefing in Enugu, Sir Okiro expressed disappointment over the […]
Ohanaeze Warns Biafra Advocates: Prepare for Consequences, Adds to Ekpa’s Troubles
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has strongly opposed the rumored plans to declare Biafra independence on December 2, 2024. The group believes such moves will deepen the challenges facing Southeast Nigeria, including violence, insecurity, and economic loss. In a statement released by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, the group criticized the activities of […]
Creating a New State Will Correct Wrongs Against the Igbo – IBN
The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists (IBN) have shown their support for creating a new state in the Southeast region. IBN’s spokesperson, Edoziuno Chukwunonso, stated this on Tuesday in Owerri, while discussing the House of Representatives’ plan to establish a new state in the Southeast. The group believes that creating the new state would “fix past wrongs and […]