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Feb
15
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Asagba Bans Unregistered Native Doctors, As Oba Of Benin Warns Against Misuse Of Attires

Asagba Bans Unregistered Native Doctors, As Oba Of Benin Warns Against Misuse Of Attires

Culture, News Flash, People Reorientation
Asagba Bans Unregistered Native Doctors, As Oba Of Benin Warns Against Misuse Of Attires The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, yesterday, banned the activities of unregistered native doctors and their female (Ezewanyi) counterparts who are of non-Asaba extraction in Asaba and environs, saying: “The way and manner they operate is detrimental to the peace and well-being of our land.”The monarch also decried the massive influx of people from other states who currently constitute a nuisance in the state. Addressing journalists at his Palace, Prof. Azinge said: “We have banned activities of Ezewanyi because they have suddenly taken over the…
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Feb
02
2025
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Southeast Council Of Traditional Rulers Abolish Eze Ndigbo Title For All Igbo Leaders Outside Igbo Land

Southeast Council Of Traditional Rulers Abolish Eze Ndigbo Title For All Igbo Leaders Outside Igbo Land

Culture, News Flash, Politics, South East
Southeast Council Of Traditional Rulers Abolish Eze Ndigbo Title For All Igbo Leaders Outside Igbo Land A release signed by the Chairman of Southeast council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Eze (Dr.) E.C Okeke, CFR (Eze Imo), His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nneameka Achebe (Leader), along side chairmen of Traditional councils in Enugu, Anambra, Abia and Ebonyi, the traditional rulers stated this: The Chairman Igbo-Leaders in Diaspora(Onye-isi Ndindu Ndigbo) RESOLUTION OF SOUTH EAST COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL RULERS (SECTR) ON THE AGREED/APPROVED NAME/TITLE FOR IGBO LEADERS IN DIASPORA We bring you good tidings from South East Council of Traditional Rulers. It…
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Jan
18
2025
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We’re Not IGBO, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohaneze Ndigbo President

We’re Not IGBO, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohaneze Ndigbo President

Abia State, Culture, News Review, Politics, South East, South South
We’re Not Igbo, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohanaeze Ndigbo President The emergence of Senator John Azuta Mbata as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo worldwide has caused confusion in Ikwerre, the biggest ethnic nationality in Rivers state, with Ogbakor Ikwerre community stripping the former Senator of all chieftaincy titles earlier bestowed on him. Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation said it would continue to maintain its unique identity and history separate from others and as such would not want to be identified with Igbo ethnic nationality and culture. In a statement in Port Harcourt, the President General…
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Dec
23
2024
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Scam Alert: Ogwotemba Age Grade, Amaekpu Ohafia Integrity Group Distances Self From Proposed Road Project Launching

Scam Alert: Ogwotemba Age Grade, Amaekpu Ohafia Integrity Group Distances Self From Proposed Road Project Launching

Abia North, Crime, Culture, News Flash
Scam Alert: Ogwotemba Age Grade, Amaekpu Ohafia Integrity Group Distances Self From Proposed Launching. WARNING! WARNING!! WARNING!!!The general public is hereby forwarned to be weary and avoid completely any announcement and invitation for any purported"ROAD PROJECT LAUNCHING" of the Ogwotemba Age Grade of Amaekpu of Ohafia. The Concerned Members and Integrity Initiative hereby dissociate and distance itself from such fraudulent scheme of some unscrupulous elements in the age grade targeted at deceiving and defrauding the unsuspecting members of the general public as the age grade currently do not have any Ota-Omu preparations nor any ongoing road project assigned to them…
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Nov
11
2024
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X-Raying Governor Otti’s Bold Tourism Vision – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

X-Raying Governor Otti’s Bold Tourism Vision – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash
X-Raying Governor Otti's Bold Tourism Vision The dynamism in global oil prices has exposed Nigeria's vulnerabilities, including Abia State's, highlighting the need for economic diversification. While agriculture is often touted as the "messianic industry," Abia State's tourism sector, as the governor is revamping, will attract substantial foreign exchange earnings. Recent reform efforts seem to point to this fact. Abia State, like Nigeria, defines tourism broadly as arts and culture, nature, conservation, and other aspects. Dr Alex Chioma Otti is mirroring Rwanda, South Africa, and Ghana. Abia State's approach remains promising.Examples are, investment in arts and culture, tapping its tourism potential,…
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Sep
01
2024
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Withdrawn From South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria

Withdrawn From South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, News Flash
Rejected In South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, the model who was forced to withdraw from South African beauty pageant, has emerged winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. The 23-year-old law student came to Nigeria after accepting to participate in the competition following her controversial withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 due to xenophobic backlash over her nationality. Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, organisers of the competition, announced Adetshina as the winner at the grand finale which held at Ekp Hotels & Suites, Lagos, on Saturday night. The winner represented Taraba State in the…
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Aug
19
2024
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United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration

United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration

Culture, News Flash, South East
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACYIn Collaboration with;United Igbo Elders Council WorldwidePresentsTHE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruo, Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) Alaigbo Achievers Legacy is an honorific independent legal entity, a Home -driven and delivery investment organization, empowered in line with the "Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruo Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualised mainly to adequately and constructively examine landmark achievements and signature legacy projects of state governors, members of the National Assembly and notably individuals of Igbo speaking states for recognition and Excellent…
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Jul
07
2024
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Glitteriti, Encomiums, Glamour, Razzmatazz, Poise As Udumaeze Ohafia Was Laid To Rest Yesterday

Glitteriti, Encomiums, Glamour, Razzmatazz, Poise As Udumaeze Ohafia Was Laid To Rest Yesterday

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Obituary
Glitteritti, Encomiums, Glamour, Razzmatazz, Poise In Ohafia As Udumaeze Ohafia Was Laid To Rest Yesterday. Yesterday Orie, the 6th of July 2024, Professor Emmanuel Ume Lekwa Imaga was laid to rest with his ancestors, his creator and Chukwu Okike Abiama. The ABIA State Governor Dr. Alex CHIOMA Otti OFR was ably represented by his Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu EMETU and other top government functioneries, captains of industries, business men and women from different parts of Nigeria and diaspora. The House of Rep member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, House Member representing Ohafia South,Hon. Kalu Nwoke(Etiokwe) and South East Deputy Chairman…
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Jul
05
2024
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Chief Alum Otis(Oke Aba Amaekpu) President General Of Amaekpu Development Union Mourns Udumaeze Ohafia

Chief Alum Otis(Oke Aba Amaekpu) President General Of Amaekpu Development Union Mourns Udumaeze Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Obituary
I, Chief Alum Otis Oke Abaa Amaekpu Ohafia join the entire Ohafia community in mourning the passing of our revered monarch, His Royal Paramountcy, Late Ezie Òhamòha - Prof. E. U. L. Imaga (Ebiri of Elu, Udumeze of Ohafia). The late Ezie Òhamòha Prof. E. U. L. Imaga was not just a leader, but an icon of wisdom, compassion, and dedication to his people. His legacy of leadership and public service will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. The Good people of Amaekpu Ohafia are together and fully with other Ohafia…
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Jul
05
2024
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Udo Emea Ogbaja Mourns The Passage Of Late Ezie Ohamoha, Prof. E. U. L. Imaga(Udumaeze Ohafia)

Udo Emea Ogbaja Mourns The Passage Of Late Ezie Ohamoha, Prof. E. U. L. Imaga(Udumaeze Ohafia)

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Obituary
It is with a heavy heart that I, Udo Emea Ogbaja, join the entire Ohafia community in mourning the passing of our revered monarch, His Royal Paramountcy, Late Ezie Òhamòha - Prof. E. U. L. Imaga (Ebiri of Elu, Udumeze of Ohafia). The late Ezie Òhamòha Prof. E. U. L. Imaga was not just a leader, but an icon of wisdom, compassion, and dedication to his people. His legacy of leadership and public service will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. As we grieve this profound loss, let us also celebrate…
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