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 […]
Igbo, Anioma same, 1967 civil war responsible for identity crisis – Delta Traditional Queen
The traditional queen of Obio Kingdom in Aniocha North, Delta State, Her Royal Highness Omu Onyebuchi Okonkwo, has shared her thoughts on the identity challenges facing the Anioma people. According to her, the Nigerian civil war that happened between 1967 and 1970 is the main reason for this confusion. Omu Okonkwo believes that the war […]
IPOB rejects renaming Biafra to Igbo Day, insists on remembering heroes with sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have said they do not agree with changing the name of Biafra Heroes Day to “Igbo Day.” They believe this would disrespect the memory of millions of people who died during the Biafra war. IPOB said that those who want to change the name are only trying to gain […]
Gowon telling lies against Ojukwu – Onoh
Dr. Josef Onoh, a former campaign spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, has disputed recent statements made by Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, about his reconciliation with Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Onoh, who is Ojukwu’s brother-in-law, claims that Gowon’s version of events is inaccurate. Onoh revealed that Gowon misrepresented a condolence visit to Ojukwu […]
IPOB Blames Gowon for Igbo Killings During the Nigerian Civil War
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused former military leader General Yakubu Gowon of being responsible for the killings of millions of Igbos during the Nigerian Civil War. IPOB claims that the war, which took place from 1967 to 1970, was triggered by Gowon’s refusal to honor an agreement that could have prevented the […]