Current igbo news

Here are some current news and updates from the Igbo community:

Politics

• The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for a boycott of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, citing alleged marginalization and persecution of Igbos. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization, has urged the Federal Government to address the security challenges in the South-East region. (Source: The Nation)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Chairman of its South-East Zonal Campaign Council. (Source: Leadership)

Economy

• The Anambra State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) loan scheme to support entrepreneurs in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Enugu State Government has announced plans to establish a N10 billion agricultural processing zone to boost food production and processing in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

Education

• The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has been ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. (Source: The Punch)
• The Imo State Government has approved the establishment of a new university in the state, which will be named after the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. (Source: ThisDay)

Culture

• The Igbo Cultural Festival, which was held in Enugu, has been described as a huge success, with thousands of people attending the event. (Source: The Nation)
• The Anambra State Government has launched a cultural festival to promote Igbo culture and heritage. (Source: Vanguard)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a operation to flush out hoodlums and armed robbers from the South-East region. (Source: Leadership)
• The Imo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected armed robbers and recovered arms and ammunition in the state. (Source: The Punch)

Please note that these are just a few examples of current news and updates from the Igbo community, and there may be other important stories and developments that are not included here.