Igbo living in other parts of Nigeria have been urged to shun the planned nationwide protest against hardship from August. A statement by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro said the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Ohaneze Ndigbo, has cautioned against the protests due to historical antecedents where Igbo people have suffered unduly in the aftermath of major protests and riots where their lives and properties are destroyed across Nigeria. “The fear of Igbo once again being perceived...

Move is to render support in response to the economic distress On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to cut their salaries by 50 per cent for the next month in response to the economic distress. This critical decision comes at a time when the country is facing a severe economic crisis, and citizens are gearing up for a week-long street protest that will start on 1st August and end on 10th August 2024. The...