Igbo news now

Here are some recent news 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 of the Igbo people. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Director-General of its Presidential Campaign Council. (Source: ThisDay)

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: Leadership)
• The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a N100 billion Cocoa Development Fund to support cocoa farmers in the country, including those from the Igbo region. (Source: Punch)

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: Daily Trust)
• The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, with a focus on science and technology. (Source: The Nation)

Culture

• The Igbo Cultural Festival has been held in Enugu, featuring traditional dances, music, and food from the Igbo people. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council has called for the preservation of Igbo culture and traditions, citing the importance of cultural heritage. (Source: Vanguard)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a operation to flush out bandits and kidnappers from the forests of Anambra and Imo states. (Source: Daily Post)
• The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish a new police command in the state to tackle security challenges. (Source: The Nation)

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