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Dec
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Otti And The Culture Of Excellence In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti And The Culture Of Excellence In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, Good Governance
Governor Otti and the Culture of Excellence in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has deliberately and consistently introduced a refreshing model of leadership in Abia State, one that elevates excellence, honours legacy, and reinforces the enduring value of hard work and service to society. Beyond policy reforms and infrastructural development, the Governor is driving a deeper cultural transformation by recognising and celebrating individuals whose personal achievements have brought honour, dignity, and positive national and international recognition to Abia State. In recent times, this philosophy has found expression in the Governor’s practice of publicly celebrating distinguished…
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Oct
28
2025
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Akaekpuchionwa Joined His Kinsmen To Celebrate The Ohafia New Yam Festival(Iri Ji Ohamoha.)

Akaekpuchionwa Joined His Kinsmen To Celebrate The Ohafia New Yam Festival(Iri Ji Ohamoha.)

Abia North, Culture, Entertainment, Ohafia LGA
AKAEKPUCHIONWA JOINED HIS KINSMEN TO CELEBRATE THE OHAFIA NEW YAM FESTIVAL (IRI JI OHAMAOHA.) The festival brought together indigenes of Ohafia Udumeze, including representatives from the 26 villages, Chief. Dr. Sam Anya who hails from Elu Ohafia has long been championing and sponsoring the Ohafia New Yam Festival for years now, a a sacred ritual that signals the end of the harvest seasons and the start of preparation for the next planting cycle. “This festival is more than a celebration of food; it’s a reaffirmation of our identity, our history, and our unbreakable bond as a people,” Dr. Anya stated…
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Oct
23
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Ohafians On The 2025 Iri Ji Ohamoha Ohafia (New Yam Festival)

Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Ohafians On The 2025 Iri Ji Ohamoha Ohafia (New Yam Festival)

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events
IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES OHAFIANS ON THE 2025 IRI JI OHAMOHA OHAFIA (NEW YAM FESTIVAL) The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has sent his heartfelt felicitations to the Ohafia Council of Monarchs and the entire Ohafia community on the joyous occasion of the 2025 IRI JI OHAMOHA OHAFIA (New Yam Festival) celebration scheduled to hold on Saturday 25th October 2025, at Achichi Ohafia, in Elu Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his congratulatory message describes the event as a momentous occasion where OHAFIANS come together to showcase our…
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Oct
14
2025
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Igbo Ekene Global Development Union Worldwide Holds Women Day Celebration On Sunday 19th, October 2025

Igbo Ekene Global Development Union Worldwide Holds Women Day Celebration On Sunday 19th, October 2025

Abia State, Culture, News Flash, People & Events
Igbo Ekene Global Development Union Worldwide Office of the National Diaspora CoordinatorOctober 6, 2025 Dear Distinguished Guest, Invitation to the Igbo Ekene Global Development Union Worldwide Women’s Day Celebration It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm invitation to you to join us for the Igbo Ekene Global Development Union Worldwide Women’s Day Celebration, scheduled to hold on Sunday, October 19, 2025. This year’s celebration is themed “Empowered Women, Empowering the Igbo Nation.” The event seeks to recognize and celebrate the immense contributions of women to the growth, unity, and progress of the Igbo nation and humanity at…
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Sep
13
2025
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Aspire Greatness Initiative(AGI) To Launch National Program On Inter-Ethnic Marriage In ABUJA Today

Aspire Greatness Initiative(AGI) To Launch National Program On Inter-Ethnic Marriage In ABUJA Today

Abuja, Culture, News Flash
PRESS RELEASEASPIRE GREATNESS INITIATIVE (AGI) TO LAUNCH NATIONAL PROGRAM ON INTER-ETHNIC MARRIAGE IN ABUJA Abuja, Nigeria 13/09/2025Aspire Greatness Initiative (AGI), a non-governmental organization committed to advancing Patriotism, Peace, Unity, and Justice, is set to host a One-Day National Program on Inter-Ethnic Marriage in Abuja, the capital city and symbol of Nigerias unity.The program seeks to:Recognize and celebrate Nigerians who have married outside their ethnic enclaves.Encourage youths to embrace inter-ethnic unions as a pathway to national solidarity.Promote peace and unity through family bonds that transcend ethnic boundaries.According to Pius Nzewuihe, Chairman/Executive Director of AGI, Nigerias diversity should be our strength, not…
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Sep
12
2025
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“I Am Not A King In Ghana, I Am Just Eze Ndigbo” – Eze Ndigbo In Ghana Speaks To VDM

“I Am Not A King In Ghana, I Am Just Eze Ndigbo” – Eze Ndigbo In Ghana Speaks To VDM

Culture, Interviews, News Flash, Politics
“I Am Not a King in Ghana, I Am Just Eze Ndígbo” – Eze Ndígbo in Ghana Speaks to VDM When Verydarkman (VDM) visited the palace of the Eze Ndígbo in Ghana, the leader took time to clear the air on many things people say online about him. First, he explained that the title Eze Ndígbo does not mean “king” in Ghana. It is simply a cultural leadership position created to help Igbos in the diaspora stay united and keep their traditions alive. “Our Ghanaian hosts understand this very well, and that is why we are living peacefully here,” he…
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Aug
04
2025
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‘Only Virgins Deserve Bride Price In Nigeria’ – Reno Omokri

‘Only Virgins Deserve Bride Price In Nigeria’ – Reno Omokri

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, Marriage And Love, Women Affairs
‘Only Virgins Deserve Bride Price In Nigeria,’ – Reno Omokri Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stated that bride price should only be paid for virgins, claiming that requesting money for a non-virgin under that pretext is essentially extortion. Omokri shared his view on Sunday in a detailed post on his official X account. He argued that many Africans confuse the concepts of dowry and bride price, noting that the two are often misinterpreted and wrongly used interchangeably, despite having distinct meanings and cultural origins. “There is a huge difference between a dowry and a bride price,” he explained. “However,…
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Jul
20
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Rejoices With Uche Ogboso & Wife On Their Wedding/Trading Marriage Ceremony

Ikenna Ukwa Rejoices With Uche Ogboso & Wife On Their Wedding/Trading Marriage Ceremony

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events
IKENNA UKWA REJOICES WITH UCHE OGBOSO & WIFE ON THEIR WEDDING/TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE CEREMONY The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today Saturday 19th July 2025 stormed Akanu Ohafia in Ohafia LGA of Abia State to grace the wedding/traditional marriage ceremony of High Chief Uche Ogboso and his wife, Rev Mrs Nene. Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his felicitation message at the reception venue, congratulated High Chief Uche Ogboso, who is an APC stalwart in Abia State, and his wife, Nene for their union. He prayed to God to grant them a peaceful,…
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Jul
10
2025
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Akaekpuchionwa Congratulates The New Ebiri Of Elu Ohafia And Udumeze Ohafia

Akaekpuchionwa Congratulates The New Ebiri Of Elu Ohafia And Udumeze Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, People & Events
AKAEKPUCHIONWA CONGRATULATE THE NEW EBIRI OF ELU OHAFIA AND UDUMEZE OHAFIA. May I, onbehalf of my lovely family and Akaepkuchionwa movement, join the progressive and industrious people of Ohafia Udumeze Ancient Kingdom, to congratulate His Royal Majest , Eze (Elder.) Awa Orji Udonsi(Ebiri of Elu and Udumeze of Ohafia) , on his ascension to the revered throne of Ebiri of Elu Ohafia and Udumeze of Ohafia!A reaffirmation of your acceptability by the people and their unalloyed support to the traditional stool under your result-driven leadership. This recorded milestone is a true demonstration of your legitimate occupancy of the traditional stool…
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Jul
10
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates HRP, Ezie Ohamoha Elder Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi, The Ebiri Of Elu & Udumeze Of Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates HRP, Ezie Ohamoha Elder Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi, The Ebiri Of Elu & Udumeze Of Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, Ohafia LGA
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO HRP, EZIE OHAMOHA ELDER ENGR. AWA ORJI UDONSI, THE EBIRI OF ELU & UDUMAEZE OF OHAFIA I join the good people of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and Abians at large to felicitate His Royal Paramountcy, Ezie Ohamoha Elder. Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi, as he ascends the throne as the EBIRI OF ELU & THE UDUMAEZE OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM. This momentous occasion marks a new chapter in the history of our beloved kingdom, and I am confident that your leadership will bring peace, prosperity, and progress to Ohafia community. As the custodian of our rich cultural heritage, you…
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