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Apr

2024

Ohafia National Organization USA Inc.(ONO) Holds Annual Convention July 12th-15th 2024

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, People & Events

Ohafia National Organization USA Inc. (ONO) Holds Annual Convention July 12th-15th 2024. One Of The Biggest Event Ever For Ohafians In The USA Is Here Again, It Is The 2024 Annual Conference Of Ohafia National Organization In The USA. In A Joint Statement Issued In US, By The Organization's National President, Chief Otum N. Kalu And The National Secretary, Barr Eke Uduma Said The 4 Days Event With The Theme: Sustainable Water Supply In The Ohafia Community Development " will Start on the 12th of July and end on the 15th July, 2024. According To The Statement, The Conference Shall…

Apr

2024

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Former EFCC Boss, Bawa, Conferred With Traditional Title

Culture, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Former EFCC Boss, Bawa, Conferred With Traditional Title NEWSFormer EFCC Boss, Bawa, Conferred With Traditional Title Abdulrasheed Bawa, the fourth Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has been conferred with the traditional title of ‘Tafidan Jega’, by the Jega Emirate Council of Kebbi State. According to Arewa PUNCH, the former EFCC chairman was honoured with the ‘Tafidan Jega’ title, his uncle, Alhaji Ibrahim Yahaya Bawa, a former Executive Director, Services, of the Kaduna Refining and Petro-chemical Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, bagged the ‘Cigari Jega’ title. Bawa was appointed by former President…

Apr

2024

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Befitting Monument In Memorial For HRH Eze Marcus Wambu Ubani

Abia State, Culture, People & Events

HRH Eze Marcus WAMBU died many years ago when most of his children were very young & couldn't do much to celebrate him. He was the "1st class Chief for the whole of the then Umuahia Province, The Ezeoha 1 if Southern Ngwa & The Onyeisi of Ngwaland. A title conferred to him by the Entire Ukwa Ngwa. He was also a member of the Eastern House of Chiefs & subsequently he became a member of the House of Representative. The Children felt that we're now of age, & consequently the celebration in his honour. He was a renowned politician…

Apr

2024

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Sunday Igboho Sues Aare Onakakanfo Of Yorubaland, Gani Adams Over Alleged Defamation; Seeks N500 Million Damages

Culture, Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash

Sunday Igboho Sues Aare Onakakanfo Of Yorubaland, Gani Adams Over Alleged Defamation; Seeks N500Million In Damages Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has sued the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams for allegedly defaming his character. This was seen in a court process filed by Igboho’s team of lawyers led by J. A.Sanusi. The court document obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday shows the suit was filed at the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan. The separatist leader prayed that the court should award a compensation of N500 million against Gani Adams for the alleged defamatory…

Mar

2024

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“Ako Bu Ije”: Being Communique Issued By Igbo Leaders At The End Of Its Retreat At Enugu…

Culture, Economy, News Flash, South East

THE COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED BY IGBO LEADERS AT THE END OF ITS RETREAT AT THE OLD GOVERNOR’S LODGE, ENUGU STATE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024. In a bid to reposition the Igbo nation in Nigeria and in line with current trends, national and global realities, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide under the leadership of Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, CFR, OFR, MFR, FNSE, FNICE, FNIST, FNIEE, GCSI,, KSC (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo), organized a One-Day Retreat with the theme “Ako bu Ije” on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Old Governor’s Lodge, Enugu State.. The Retreat, which was attended by distinguished Igbo sons and…

Feb

2024

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You Can No More Host Beauty Pageantry In ABIA State Without Authorization – JMartins

Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Tourism

Abia State Government Bans Dubious Pageantry. Abia State Government has banned all forms of beauty contest due to repeated reports of extortion and sexual exploitation of participants. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Entertainment and Tourism, Dr Martins Okey Justice also known as J.Martins made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Umuahia. He maintained that organisers of such events must have shown capacity, competence in character, they will be certified and screened by the government to confirm the veracity of their claims and ensure they comply with set guidelines. "Some Individuals are taking advantage of our young girls in…

Feb

2024

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Isiala Ngwa South LGA Honoured Their Son Gov Otti At A Grand Civic Reception

Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti earlier yesterday honoured the Grand Civic Reception held in his honour by his kinsmen; Isiala Ngwa South LGA to congratulate him for emerging victorious at the 2023 Governorship polls and finally sealed it at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. They appreciated him for the several ongoing projects scattered around Isiala Ngwa South LGA which includes reconstruction/dualization of Umuikea to Imo Rivers bridge, Umuikea to Omoba, dualization of Obikabia Obingwa to Obikabia Isiala Ngwa amongst several others.The Governor thanked them for thinking in the direction of honouring him and promised to finish up these ongoing…

Feb

2024

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Gov Otti Charges Eze Aro To Be Firm, Courageous, Unite His People

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash

GOV OTTI CHARGES EZE ARO TO BE FIRM, COURAGEOUS, UNITE HIS PEOPLE Abia State Governor, Dr, Alex Otti, OFR, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Engr. Eberechukwu Eni Kanu Oji, on his emergence as the Eze Aro the 9th, of Arochukwu Kingdom, and charged him to be firm and courageous in the discharge of his duties. He urged him to unite the people in his domain during his reign. Governor Otti, stated this when he received the Eze Aro, Aro indigenes, and members of Nzuko Aro Wordwide, who visited him, on Thursday. He stressed the need for peaceful co-existence among the…

Jan

2024

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Chief Engr. Nnanna Agwu Emele, Enyimba 1 Of Ohafia Mourns Udumeze Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

Chief Engr. Nnanna Agwu Emele, Enyimba 1 Of Ohafia Mourns Udumeze Ohafia Prof. E. U. L. Imaga Chief Engr. Nnanna Agwu Emele, Enyimba 1 of Ohafia Udumeze Commiserates With Ohafia sons and daughters both in Nigeria and diaspora on the Passage of HRM Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga. My warmest condolences also goes to the immediate family of the late Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, the Ohafia council of monarchs, and the entire Ohafia community on the passage to glory of Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, our esteemed traditional ruler. Prof Imaga's dedication to the betterment of Ohafia and…

Jan

2024

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Chief Tony Emele Udonsi, Okpasa Azuoha 1 Of Amaekpu Mourn Udumeze Ohafia

Culture, Abia North, Abia State, News Flash

Chief Tony Emele Udonsi, Okpasa Azuoha 1 Of Amaekpu Mourn Udumeze Ohafia Prof. E. U. L. Imaga Chief Tony Emele Udonsi, Okpasa Azu Oha 1 Of Amaekpu Ohafia Commiserates With Ohafia sons and daughters on the Passage of HRH Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga. My heartfelt condolences also goes to the immediate family of the late Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, the Ohafia council of monarchs, and the entire Ohafia community on the passage to glory of Prof Imaga, our esteemed traditional ruler. Prof Imaga's dedication to the betterment of Ohafia and his unwavering commitment to the well-being of…