Tag: Ohanaeze Ndigbo

“North, largest beneficiary of Tinubu’s road, bridge projects” – Ohanaeze replies Umahiscritics

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Ohanaeze replies critics

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has dismissed claims of inequity in the distribution of road and bridge projects across Nigeria.  These allegations were raised by one Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, accusing the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, of favoring the Southern region over the North. In a statement released by the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the organization asserted that the Northern region has actually received a larger share of infrastructure projects under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to…

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“South-East wont be part of Oct. 1 protest Ohanaeze Ndigbo declares

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Ohanaeze on protest

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared that the south-East will abstain from the proposed October 1 nationwide protests. In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro at the weekend, the organisation stated that the group is encountering increasing pressure from the organisers and conveners of the forthcoming October 1st nationwide protests, dubbed: Fearless and National Survival Day. He warned that organizers of the October 1st protests are exploiting the economic hardship in the country to ensnare our people into a movement that could have grave implications.…

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Cabinet Reshuffle: Ohanaeze passes vote of confidence on Umahi, Wike

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Ohanaeze on reshuffle

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has endorsed two ministers in President Bola Ahmed Tinubus administration. The group endorsed the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi and his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart, Nyesom Wike. In an issued statement, signed by its Secretary General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group said the endorsement is in light of the anticipated cabinet reshuffle by President Tinubu scheduled for October 1, 2024. Ohanaeze also emphasised the pressing need for President Tinubu to reward the South-East with additional ministerial slots. It said the region boasts an…

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Igbo Youth back Tinubus fuel price hike

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Ohanaeze youth

The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Worldwide, has expressed optimism that the recent petrol price hike will soon change for the better, following the economic policies being implemented by President Bola Tinubus administration. The group stated this in a statement issued at the weekend by its acting national leader, Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu. According to him, President Tinubu is not responsible for the fuel crisis. Okpalaezeukwu commended the ongoing reforms by Tinubus government to restructure the petroleum industry, adding that a petrol price hike was one of the measures to change…

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30 Days Lockdown Threat: “Simon Ekpa exploiting S’East Govs weakness” Ohanaeze

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Ohanaeze on Ekpa

The factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Sunday, said the self-acclaimed prime minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, was exploiting the weakness of South-East governors to issue baseless threats. Isiguzoro was responding to Ekpas threat to lock down the South-East region as from August 28 to September 26, 2024. Recall that Ekpa had threatened a 30-day lockdown of the region over the insecurity in the region and the continued detention of the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. He claimed the decision was agreed…

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Why Igbo youths won’t join Hunger protest – ?hanaeze Ndigbo

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The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, ?hanaeze Ndigbo, has said Igbo youths won’t join the planned nationwide protest. Recall that the nationwide protests will start from tomorrow, August 1 to 10, 2024. Addressing newsmen in Enugu on Monday, after an Emergency Convention of Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders 2024, titled: State of the Nation, it said the South-East region has ample reasons to protest, including widespread economic hardship, massive youth unemployment, and poor representation in governance.Reading their resolutions, the acting National President, Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, said Ohanaeze youths…

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?hanaeze Ndigbo president, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu dies at 82

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Nwanyanwu

President-General of ?hanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead. His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, confirmed his fathers death in a statement yesterday. The 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu passed away on Thursday, following a brief illness, according to the statement. He was a successful businessman and Proprietor of the defunct Iwuanyanwu Football Club , Owerri and Publisher of Champion newspapers, Lagos. The statement reads : The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our Patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo. Chief Iwuanyanwu died…

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“Shun planned protest”, ACF, Ohanaeze, IGP tell youths

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ACF, Ohanaeze, IGP to youths

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the ?hanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday dissociated themselves from the protest being planned by some shadowy groups. Also yesterday Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani cautioned Norths youths to shun call for protest. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), however, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address grievances being expressed by those planning the protest. ACF National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, said the indices that track human progress, including poverty, illiteracy, health, and security of life and property, tend to place the North at the back. He dissociated…

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Ohanaeze directs Igbos not to participate in nationwide protest

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Ohanaeze directs Igbos

The pan-Igbo socio-cultural group,OhanaezeNdigbo, has directed all Igbo in Nigeria not to participate in the proposed nationwide protest by some groups of people against President Bola Tinubu. The apex Igbo body, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said it had instructed Igbos, both at home and in the Diaspora, to abstain from participating in the nationwide protests set to commence from August 1st to 10th, 2024. The group said Igbos should not join the strike because the prevailing security challenges in the Southeast region posed…

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‘?Tinubu’s first year in office better than Buhari’s 8 years’ – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

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The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday said President Bola Tinubus first year in office is better than former President Muhammadu Buharis eight years reign. Ohanaeze, in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, also scored the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi as the ‘best performing minister’, while the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike is in second position. It named the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in third position and the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in fourth position. These esteemed individuals are…

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