EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has commended Igbos worldwide for their steadfast support and adherence to the decision to abstain from the recent nationwide protests. In a statement on Thursday, Secretary-General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro said, “We, the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, wish to express our profound gratitude to all Igbos at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has announced that Igbos and the entire southeast region will not participate in any protest against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released on Tuesday by its Secretary General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group highlighted past instances where Igbos have been victimized during similar protests, … 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
Umahi Accuses Peter Obi of Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Govt Alleges Obi Misleading Southeast Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Project Claims Obi Won’t Fight for Those He Misguides Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has leveled accusations against the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, alleging that he … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi has shared his thoughts on the reason the Southeast will not protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration despite the economic hardship in the country. Umahi asserted that Tinubu has resolved the incessant farmers/herders clashes in the region. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot Spaghetti … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Renowned Nollywood veteran, Kanayo O Kanayo, has sounded a note of caution to the Igbo community amidst the prevailing economic challenges in Nigeria. Speaking out in a viral video shared on social media, Kanayo urged fellow Igbos to refrain from participating in the planned nationwide protest against the federal government … Read more
Adekusibe took to his Twitter account in May to make the hateful charge. The charge spurred angry reactions from several Twitter users who called on the police to take action. The police subsequently swung into action and nabbed the hateful Twitter user. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State Police Command has arrested Kehinde … Read more
By Tunde Odesola At the Admin Block, where I had to pay some fees and do some paperwork, something instructive happened. I came before a registration officer, who was in high spirits. He greeted me in Igbo but I answered in English. He looked at me from head to toe, and asked in Igbo what … Read more
Ohanaeze has announced its resolve to petition President Buhari and send a protest letter to the National Assembly regarding attacks on Igbos during the 2023 general elections. The group expressed sadness and disappointment over the situation, and plans to send a high-powered delegation to Lagos to establish a peaceful relationship between Igbo and Yoruba. Properties … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Cleveland, a city in Ohio, USA, was long regarded as the sufferhead among American cities. Bearing on its big head the weight of an unfortunate nickname – The mistake on the lake – Cleveland shares a few similarities with Nigeria. How did Cleveland get its nickname? This is how. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 … Read more
The just concluded governorship election campaign in Lagos was dominated by ethnic rhetoric. There were allegations on social media that some people were not allowed to vote due to their tribe. The bitter campaign ended with the reelection of Governor Sanwo-Olu. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has … Read more
Police has reacted to alleged attack on Igbos in Lagos. Igbos were reportedly attacked at following the Abule Ado area election of the state. Reacting to the development, Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced that normalcy has been restored to the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbos in the Abule Ado … Read more
MC Oluomo recently spurred controversy after a video showed him threatening Igbos planning to vote against his preferred party. The threat generated calls for the motor park chairman’s arrest from various quarters. The police have weighed in on the controversy, saying they are investigating. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed … Read more
By Praise Ben With the ticking clock counting down to the February 2023 election, a storm brews over the question of whether the Igbo will finally claim the presidency or if they must endure another long wait until 2031. Meanwhile, the political arena echoes the thunderous clashes and heated debates of the country’s diverse ethnic … Read more
Bashir Ahmad asked Igbos to negotiate over the forthcoming elections. Ahmad said numbers alone cannot give Southeast the Presidential seat. Kanayo O. Kanayo asked Igbos to come out in mass to vote for Peter Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad has told Igbos … Read more
Gbajabiamila has urged Igbos to vote for Tinubu in the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has charged Igbos living in Lagos State to vote for the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Surulere Constituency 2 APC Town Hall … Read more
Soludo has explained why Tinubu should pay Peter Obi for running for president in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has said the candidacy of Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election is an advantage to the electoral fortunes of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola … Read more
Give Igbos National Chairman Position Or Lose Our Votes –Group Threatens PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports that a socio-political group known as the South East Revival Group (SERG) has threatened that Igbos would not vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections except certain conditions are met. SERG in a statement … Read more
Ohanaeze Youths Blast South-East Govs, Says They’re ENEMIES Of Igbos South-East governors traded off the people’s destiny for political positions at the events –Council President EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege APC Will Coast To … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the alleged attack on Lagos residents. …Okwu calls on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deploy registration materials to churches and other public places in Lagos EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC … Read more