The corpse of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu will be laid to rest on Friday in his home town Atta, Ikeduru LGA of Imo State. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the elder statesman and business mogul, died on July 25, 2024, at 81 after a brief illness in a hospital in Abuja. … Read more
The late elder statesman President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, will be buried on 1 November 2024. This was made known on Thursday by the Chairman of the National Burial Committee, Senator Ben Obi, during a conference in Abuja. Obi, who was flanked by the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Amb. Okey Emuchay, and … Read more
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide says there is no leadership tussle in the group following the recent death of its former President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The National Publicity Secretary of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, disclosed this on Friday in Enugu, stressing that such speculation by a section of the media was untrue. “There … Read more
Senator Representing Anambra South, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has reportedly died in London, United Kingdom. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the All Progressive Congress stalwart died in a hotel in London, on Saturday. He had left for London two days ago. EDITOR’S PICK Exercise Caution, We’re Open To Dialogue – Sanwo-Olu On Protests ‘Nobody Is Planning … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide accuses the federal government of marginalizing Igbos through fewer states, ministerial slots, and neglect in infrastructure development, along with the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has accused the federal government of marginalizing the Igbo people in Nigeria. The President General of the group, Chief … Read more
Iwuanyanwu Urges Igbo Community to Back Tinubu’s Presidency Warns of Severe Consequences if Nigeria Fails Calls for Reciprocal Fair Treatment from Federal Government Eko Hot Blog reports that High Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, has issued a stern warning to the Igbo community. In a crucial meeting with the Igbo … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns Delta State soldier massacre, calls for improved security. President Bola Tinubu to attend Abuja burial ceremony for fallen soldiers. Nigerian Army releases details for honoring officers killed in action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recent massacre of 16 soldiers allegedly involved in a peacekeeping operation in Okuama and Okoloba Communities in Delta … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has denied allegations that they are participating in Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration. A media report by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the secretary-general of a faction of Ohanaeze, claimed that Ime-Obi Ohanaeze Ndigbo had ordered an end to all 2023 election agitation and endorsed Peter Obi. Ohanaeze’s national publicity secretary, released a statement rebutting Isiguzoro’s … Read more
Atiku has congratulated Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on becoming the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Atiku described Iwuanyanwu as a worthy Nigerian leader and asks him to strengthen national integration and Igbo unity. Atiku expressed confidence that Iwuanyanwu will make a successful tenure and transformational leadership in Igbo land. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate … Read more
Njiko Igbo Forum, an affiliate of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has rejected the new President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Instead, they recommend Joe Nworgu, citing his experience as the former deputy secretary-general. This has caused a leadership crisis in Ohanaeze Ndigbo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has been rejected by … Read more
Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has been under pressure to take over the leadership of Ohanaeze following the death of President General Prof. George Obiozor. The Igbo Delegate Assembly has appealed to Iwuanyanwu to accept the leadership of Ohanaeze to complete Obiozor’s tenure. Iwuanyanwu is considering the leadership role and has plans underway to revive the NigerCem Nkalagu … Read more
Fani-Kayode has alleged that Obasanjo lacks full Yoruba heritage. He made the claim via his verified Twitter handle on Sunday. Fani-Kayode who worked under Obasanjo as Special Assistant on Public Affairs said he was disappointed that the ex-Nigerian leader did not tackle Iwuanyanwu over his anti-Yoruba comments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, the … Read more
Like Chief Okoya Thomas, Ned Nwoko and a host of others, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is one of Nigeria’s wealthy men who got married to a younger spouse. The 78-year-old billionaire and politician lost his wife, Eudora Nnenna, whom he was married to for over 40 years in 2011. The marriage reportedly produced eight children. A … Read more
Elder statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Tuesday, said nobody can sack him from the political party he belongs to, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Iwuanyanwu said this when he received in audience the caretaker committee of the Imo state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in his office in Owerri. He said he is … Read more