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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams $9m Lobbyist Narrative, Accuses New York Times of Reviving 1966 Anti-Igbo Propaganda Over Sokoto Bombing Claims

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams $9m Lobbyist Narrative, Accuses New York Times of Reviving 1966 Anti-Igbo Propaganda Over Sokoto Bombing Claims

Press Release: January 20, 2026 The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, driven by its unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the welfare of Ndigbo worldwide, issues this decisive statement in response to recent publications by the United States-based media outlet, The New York Times. We are compelled to address the inherent falsehoods and potentially incendiary nature of the report, particularly as it concerns the Igbo people. Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally states that the Igbo are not, and have never been, involved in any capacity as intelligence providers or participants in the United States’ military or intelligence operations against terrorist networks…
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Chief Kalu Accuses Critics of Gov. Otti of Self-Interest, Says 2027 Will Reward Performance Over Propaganda

Chief Kalu Accuses Critics of Gov. Otti of Self-Interest, Says 2027 Will Reward Performance Over Propaganda

Chairman of the E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has strongly condemned what he described as unwarranted and politically motivated attacks against Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, accusing the politicians behind the criticisms of having no genuine interest in the welfare of the people. Speaking against the backdrop of rising political tensions in the state, Chief Kalu observed that the recent verbal assaults on Governor Otti are not driven by concern for governance or public good, but by deep-seated fear and desperation among politicians whose relevance, he said, is being steadily eroded by the governor’s growing popularity…
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E.C.K Movement for New Abia Launches Rallying Cry in Support of Chief Emeka Kalu’s 2027 Senatorial Ambition

E.C.K Movement for New Abia Launches Rallying Cry in Support of Chief Emeka Kalu’s 2027 Senatorial Ambition

Bende, January 18, 2026 In a spirited demonstration of grassroots engagement and political mobilization, a new political force in Abia North named “The ECK Movement for New Abia” announced its formal support today for Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu as he positions himself for a potential run for the Senate in the 2027 general election. Named after its principal leader, the E.C.K Movement draws its identity from Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu’s initials and mirrors his vision of a renewed political and socio-economic agenda for the people of Abia North. Today's gathering, held in a well-attended grassroots event in Okputong,…
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Osita Offor Warns That Those With Empty Rhetoric Against Gov. Alex Otti Should Be Ready To Face “Wrath of the People”.

Osita Offor Warns That Those With Empty Rhetoric Against Gov. Alex Otti Should Be Ready To Face “Wrath of the People”.

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander and the Ikenga Gburugburu, has issued a stern warning to politicians engaging in what he described as empty rhetoric, baseless allegations, and calculated propaganda against the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. Speaking during a strategic engagement with members of the Ultimate Liberation Movement Media Team, Ambassador Offor declared that those deliberately heating up the polity through misinformation and unsubstantiated attacks on the Governor would ultimately face the wrath of the people. He vowed to deploy every legitimate and legal means within the ambit of the law to…
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Sterling Bank, Ecobank, 22 Others Meet CBN Recapitalisation Thresholds Ahead of 2026

Sterling Bank, Ecobank, 22 Others Meet CBN Recapitalisation Thresholds Ahead of 2026

Nigeria’s banking sector is set for renewed strength as Sterling Bank, Ecobank, and 22 other financial institutions have successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) revised recapitalisation requirements, well ahead of the March 31, 2026 compliance deadline. The milestone marks a significant step in the CBN’s effort to strengthen the resilience of the financial system, improve banks’ capacity to absorb economic shocks, and position the sector to better support national economic growth and stability. The recapitalisation programme, which commenced in 2024, requires commercial banks with international authorisation to maintain a minimum capital base of ₦500 billion, national banks to…
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