President-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu said that Igbo forebears are “the pioneers” and “heroes” of modern Lagos State. Reacting to the comment by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II in relation to the origin of Lagos state, which generated controversy. The monarch had said that Lagos State was founded by Binis. But speaking…
The Igbos living in Lagos State are adviced by the leading Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to think about moving their investments to the Southeast. The group Ohanaeze Ndigbo, urges the Igbos to look at investment prospects in places by highlighting the significant economic potential in cities like Aba, Abakiliki, and Onitsha. In a statement,…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an igbo socio cultural group has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to allow the Southeast to enjoy their Christmas and New Year festivals. Ekweanaedo News reports that the body made the call on Thursday against the backdrop of the…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has issued a strong warning against the illegal amendment of its constitution. The group said any unlawful amendments are solely aimed at scuttling the emergence of a President General from Rivers State and extending the tenure of some deviant elements within the organization. The group warns the perpetrators…
PDP Presidential candidate in the February Presidential election Atiku Abubakar has been advised to retire from active politics A faction of Ohaneze Ndigbi led by Chidi Ibeh in a statement urged the former Vice President to embrace the role of a statesman. In a statement on Tuesday through its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group advised…
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….
