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Oct
18
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
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)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East, South South
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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Sep
26
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY

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

News Flash, People & Events, South East
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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Sep
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia Hosts South East Council Of Traditional Rulers Meeting

Abia Hosts South East Council Of Traditional Rulers Meeting

Abia State, News Flash, South East
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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Sep
24
2024
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The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration – Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World

The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration – Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events, South East
The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration - Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World Celebration!Celebration!!Celebration!!!The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day CelebrationAnd Her Twenty -Four Elder-Statesmen National Advisory Council (NAC),Patrons And Patronesses From The South East Region Of Nigeria, Including Delta And Rivers States Are As Follows: NATIONAL PRESIDENT: Chief S. N. Okeke, OFR. (Ochendo Ndigbo).Fmr. Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC). NAT. LIFE PATRON, UNIEC: His Lordship, Hon. Justice Anthony I. Iguh, CON;Emeritus Justice of the Supreme Court, and fmr. Chief Judge of the old and new Anambra States. NAT. DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND LIFE PATRON, UNIEC:Emeritus VC…
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Sep
10
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) condemns xenophobic comments against Ndigbo.

Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) condemns xenophobic comments against Ndigbo.

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East
! PRESS RELEASE ! PRESS RELEASE ! IGBOS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM OF NIGERIA Being a release by Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) in response to Professor Ahmed Bako's inaugural lecture titled "The Igbo Factor in the History of Inter-Group Relations and Commerce in Kano: Opportunities and Challenges Revisited" Preamble:A pan Igbo infrastructure development think tank, Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) has punched holes in the just presented "inaugural lecture" by Professor Ahmed Bako of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna State wherein he went overboard distorting and manipulating history and contemporary events to justify inherently prone Igbo-toxic verses and narratives in…
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Sep
05
2024
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Alaigbo Achievers Legacy(Aku Ruo Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka); In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide, HONOURS Outstanding Sons And Daughters

Alaigbo Achievers Legacy(Aku Ruo Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka); In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide, HONOURS Outstanding Sons And Daughters

News Flash, People & Events, South East
ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY,(Aku Ruo Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) In Collaboration With; UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCILWORLDWIDE HONOURS OUTSTANDING SONS AND DAUGHTERSl Alaigbo constitutes the single largest ethnic group in the world and geographically. Ndigbo, by reason of studies, can be said to be occupying the Centre of the earth. Alaigbo is the indigenous home of Igbo people that is made of Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo Kogi, Rivers; States of major and minor Igbo indignity. Ndigbo are known all over the world for their doggedness, resilience, hard work and industriousness. According to the Director…
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Aug
19
2024
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United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration

United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration

Culture, News Flash, South East
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACYIn Collaboration with;United Igbo Elders Council WorldwidePresentsTHE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruo, Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) Alaigbo Achievers Legacy is an honorific independent legal entity, a Home -driven and delivery investment organization, empowered in line with the "Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruo Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualised mainly to adequately and constructively examine landmark achievements and signature legacy projects of state governors, members of the National Assembly and notably individuals of Igbo speaking states for recognition and Excellent…
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Aug
17
2024
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Think-Home Campaign: Eminent Igbos Setup Group To Encourage Investment At Home – By Chimaobi Nwaiwu

Think-Home Campaign: Eminent Igbos Setup Group To Encourage Investment At Home – By Chimaobi Nwaiwu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East
Think-Home Campaing: Eminent Igbos setup group to encourage investment at home.----- says threats of having Igbos big investment outside Igbo land inform the birth of the group. By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI———- Determined to encourage Ndigbo to invest at home to avoid threats that comes with having their big investment outside Igbo land, and to encourage politicians of Igbo extraction to give their best to Ndigbo through the offices they occupy, notable Igbo’s of diverse profession have set up “The Great Igbo Achievers” organization, also known as (Akurulu Uzo N’ Alaigbo Amaka) to encourage think home investment and service to the…
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Aug
04
2024
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Hold Joe Igbokwe, Bayo Onanuga And Reno Omokiri Responsible For Genocidal Rants Against Ndigbo

Hold Joe Igbokwe, Bayo Onanuga And Reno Omokiri Responsible For Genocidal Rants Against Ndigbo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East
HOLD JOE IGBOKWE, BAYO ONANUGA AND RENO OMOKRI RESPONSIBLE FOR GENOCIDAL RANTS AGAINST NDIGBO. The "end bad government" protests as expected has dovetailed in unpleasant consequences with the trending social media flotation of another equally troubling sophistry so called "igbo must go" mantra across the Yoruba states. This must be what Joe Igbokwe, Bayo Onanuga and Reno Omokri meant when they came out boldly several days before the planned nationwide protests to warn Peter Obi and Ndigbo of severe consequences should the protests ever be allowed to take place. They called Peter Obi, Obidients and Ndigbo names unjustly. It is…
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Aug
04
2024
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Unknown Gunmen Kill Seven Traditional Rulers In Imo

Unknown Gunmen Kill Seven Traditional Rulers In Imo

Crime, News Flash, South East
Unknown Gunmen K¡ll Seven Traditional Rulers In Imo Tragedy struck again in Imo State on Saturday evening when some gunmen reportedly shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Hyginus Ohazurike. Six village heads from the autonomous community were also allegedly killed by the gunmen. An indigene of the community, who pleaded anonymity, told PUNCH Online that the gunmen, who operated in a vehicle, struck while the victims were having a meeting in the community. The source said, “Some gunmen have just shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community…
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