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Jul

2025

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…

Jul

2025

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Amaekpu Ohafia Development Union Felicitates With The New Udumeze Ohafia On His Ascension To Office

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE BY AMAEKPU DEVELOPMENT UNION (ADU) TO THE NEW UDUMEZE OHAFIA The Amaekpu Development Union (ADU) joyfully congratulate Elder Chief Awa Orji Udonsi on his ascension to the throne of Ebiri of Elu Ohafia and Udumeze of Ohafia! May the wisdom, blessings, and guidance of the Almighty be upon you as you lead your great community, Elu Ohafia. May your reign be marked by peace, prosperity, and justice, dispensed with fairness and integrity. The Amaekpu Development Union (ADU) National is poised to partner with you in the development and growth of entire Ohafia and pledge our unwavering support and…

Jul

2025

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A New Udumeze Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Emerges After Traditional Visit To Mkpari U’buba’ Amuma

Abia North, Abia State, Arts And Culture, Culture, News Flash, People & Events

BREAKING NEWS ! A NEW UDUMEZE OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM EMERGES AFTER TRADITIONAL VISIT TO MKPARI U'BUBA' AMUMA. Following the historic event that saw His Royal Paramountcy, Ezie Ohamoha Elder. Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi Àccends The Royal throne of his Ancestors on Sunday Afor 6th July 2025, and in line with the custom and tradition of Ohafia, today Nkwo' Monday 7th July 2025 in company of his select Umu-Anya ruling family visited Amuma Ohafia for the final rites Ezieogo Elu to mutate to "The Udumeze Of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom" On arrival to the land of great prophets, the team led…

Jun

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates All Fathers On This Year’s Fathers Day

Culture, News Flash, Personality

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION I extend my warmest congratulations to all fathers on the occasion of our Father's Day celebration. Today, we celebrate our unwavering dedication, love, and sacrifices for our families. Our role in shaping the lives of our children, providing guidance, and instilling values is invaluable. We appreciate our hard work, patience, and selflessness. May this special day be a celebration of our love, commitment, and triumphs. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa ,Founder/Chairman,Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation.

Apr

2025

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Obi Urges Ndigbo To Tell Their History

Culture, History, News Flash, South East

Obi Urges Ndigbo To Tell Their History Former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has said that the Igbos are more disposed to write and tell the world of their own history, culture, heritage and events as measure of defining the future more than any other. Obi made the insight at the unveiling of a compendium of Igbo heritage, events and achievers, named, ’IGBO BOOK OF RECORDS”, written by two veteran journalists, Nze Sam Nwanze and Comrade Mike Ubani. Obi, who was represented by his media aide, Mr Valentine Obienyem, described the compendium as a masterpiece that encompasses various…

Feb

2025

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Afenifere Appoints New Leader After Pa Adebanjo’s Death

Culture, News Flash, Personality, Politics, South West

Afenifere Appoints New Leader After Pa Adebanjo’s Death The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new leader of the group. This was contained in a communique issued after its monthly general meeting held at the lsanya Ogbo, in Ogun state, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The Meeting was attended by delegates from the six South West states, Kogi, Kwara and the Itsekiri of Delta State According to the communique, “Oba Olaitan will function as the Leader in acting capacity till after the final burial of Papa Ayo Adebanjo when…

Feb

2025

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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…

Feb

2025

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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…

Jan

2025

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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…

Dec

2024

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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…