The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged the people of the Southeast to return to farming and invest in agriculture. IPOB said Igbos would avert food shortage and starvation in the Southeast and Nigeria by engaging in farming and agriculture. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB urged all Igbo philanthropists…
The Igbo people, one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups, have a rich history of migration that has contributed to the widespread influence of Igbo culture across different regions. This article explores the migration patterns of the Igbo people and the ways in which their vibrant culture has been disseminated. The Igbo people have a long…
The Aro Confederacy was a significant and influential trading empire that emerged among the Igbo people in what is now southeastern Nigeria. It played a crucial role in the economic, political, and social development of the region during the 17th to 19th centuries. The Aro Confederacy was formed by the Aro people, who were primarily…
The Igbo language is not just a means of communication, but also a vessel for preserving our rich cultural heritage. It connects us to our roots, traditions, and the wisdom of our ancestors. So, why is it important to teach the Igbo language to the Gen-Z generation in the diaspora? Language is a fundamental aspect…
Afrobeat singer Davido has claimed that Nigeria has only three tribes, namely Yoruba, Igbo and Benin. Davido, while hosting popular American content creator Kai Cenat, who is in Nigeria for a documentary, yesterday in Lagos, said: “We have three tribes in Nigeria. There’s Yoruba. My father is Yoruba. And in Nigeria, wherever your father is…
The Igbo New Yam Festival, known as “Iri Ji” or “Iwa Ji,” is a vibrant celebration that takes place annually in various Igbo communities. This festival holds great significance as it marks the beginning of the yam harvesting season, which is a staple crop in Igbo culture. It is a time when the Igbo people…
The traditional ruler of Obosi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chidubem Iweka has called on the five South East governors to convoke a meeting to rescue the zone from terrorists. Igwe Iweka who spoke during a traditional ceremony in his community; Obiora festival said other Igbo stakeholders need to…
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, says his main goal is to restructure Igboland as the head of the social group. Iwuanyawu stated this as he led members of the group to pay a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representative, Rep Benjamin Kalu in Abuja on Friday….
