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Nnamdi Kanu, We Know, Simon Ekpa, We Don’t – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Nnamdi Kanu, We Know, Simon Ekpa, We Don’t – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Nnamdi Kanu, We Know, Simon Ekpa, We Don’t – Ohanaeze Ndigbo The Ohaneze Ndi Igbo has said that the group does not recognise Simon Ekpa as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group also confirmed that it only recognizes Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention as the IPOB leader. The Vice President of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo Worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, at a press conference said that it will listen to Kanu and support him to ensure his release. Describing Kanu as an Igbo son, the group said it expects the IPOB leader would identify his…
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Igbo National Centre(INC) Throws Her Weight On Bid For Rivers State To Present The Next President General (PG) Of Ohaneze Ndigbo

Igbo National Centre(INC) Throws Her Weight On Bid For Rivers State To Present The Next President General (PG) Of Ohaneze Ndigbo

Igbo National Council (INC) WorldwideLeadership Center: Press Statement INC THROWS HER WEIGHT ON THE BID FOR RIVERS STATE TO PRODUCE THE NEXT PRESIDENT GENERAL (PG) OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO The Igbo National Council (INC) has thrown it's support on the bid for Rivers State to produce the next President General (PG) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the forthcoming January 2025 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elections. INC took this bold step in view of the on going rumours and speculations that there are forces within the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that are planning and strategizing to undermine and shortchange Rivers State from producing the next President General…
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The Ultimate Movement For The Creation Of Anioma State Gains Momentum

The Ultimate Movement For The Creation Of Anioma State Gains Momentum

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!The Ultimate Movement for the Creation of Anioma State Gains Momentum The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, in collaboration with stakeholders across the Igbo nation, is rallying support for the creation of Anioma State. Following the Anioma Stakeholders Mega Summit held in Asaba on August 31, 2024, plans are now underway for a grand Igbo Elders and Stakeholders Mega Summit to be held in Enugu. The call for Anioma State reflects a broader mission to restore Igbo unity, reverse historical marginalization, and empower Igbo communities spread across 13 Nigerian states. This movement underscores the need for all Igbo people…
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JUST-IN: Four Dead As Monday Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra

JUST-IN: Four Dead As Monday Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra

JUST-IN: Four Dead As Monday Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra Four persons have reportedly lost their lives as yet-to-be-identified gunmen opened fire on some residents and security operatives in the communities, in a fatal attack at Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area and Abatete, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen, suspected to be enforcing the Monday sit-at-home, were said to have arrived Abatete community at about 8:30 am and opened fire on some residents, before proceeding to the Ukpo Roundabout, where they also fired, randomly at many people, including some members…
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Let Every Igbo Join The Clarion Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Let Every Igbo Join The Clarion Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. As parts of the genocide against the Igbo people between 1966-1970, the then Head of State of Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon, (Rtd) balkanized the survived ethnic nationality into bits and pieces. He…
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Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st, August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. During the genocide against the Igbo, Gowon divided the survivors into bits and pieces scattered into various States as politically weak and ineffective entities to be eternally suppressed, cruelly annihilated, marginalized, exploited,…
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News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

Commentary: THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATIONDRAWS CLOSER: This Year Nomination Of First Elevens' Distinguished Personalities Of The Igbo Great Achievers From The South East Region Of Nigeria , Including Delta , Rivers And Other Igbo Speaking States, In Their Different Fields Of Endeavour Are On-Going, Which Will End On The 15th November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers can begin to nominate and field the names of Who is Who and Who Does What in Igbo Land with preponderance of evidence of their landmarks, uncommon and monumental achievements, with the aim of celebrating and honouring them on…
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About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

ABOUT US:UNITED IGBO ELDERS' COUNCIL (UNIEC) WORLDWIDE:(Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) Philosophy, Vision & Mission. The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, an offshoot of ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY, the foremost socio-cultural umbrella body of  Igbo Elders Council, consisting of Elder-statesmen, major stakeholders , opinion leaders and leaders of thought both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora. It  is an independent movement and a child of necessity, advocating for the restoration of Igbo identity , language, norms , values, tradition , cultural heritage as well as regeneration of Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy. UNIEC WORLDWIDE is…
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United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY

United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC)*WORLDWIDE * 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY 1.Unquantified number of Igbo peoples perished in the trans-Saharan slave trade and wars, connecting the Mediterranean, Middle and Far Eastern ancient worlds with Igbo metal technologies. The Igboukwu/Awka axes bear testimony to this. 2.Countless millions of Igbo were thrown into or drowned in the Atlantic ocean; perished in the plantation, railroad, industrial and domestic service Americas; opened several modest countries in the Caribbean; fought for and created the first black independent state of Haïti; participated in the continental independence struggles of Bolivar; and authored and inspired the civil rights revolution,…
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Abia Hosts South East Council Of Traditional Rulers Meeting

Abia Hosts South East Council Of Traditional Rulers Meeting

Abia Hosts South East Council of Traditional Rulers Meeting. The Agbogidi himself, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe arrives for the meeting of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers holding at the newly completed Magnificent JAAC Building in Umuahia. The JACC building which was abandoned for over 9 years before the emergence of Governor Alex Otti was quickly completed and properly furnished by the Otti led-government.The place is a beauty to behold. Already, the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs led by Prince Uzor Nwachukwu has been moved to the JAAC Building a few days. Trust Governor…
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