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Jun

08

2025

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Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

History, News Flash, War

Civil War Not About Hatred; Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Abuja Anglican Diocese. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event has as its theme: “Men of Honour: Living with Integrity in a Culture of Deceit”.…

Apr

13

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…

Mar

22

2025

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The Ancient Shrine Of Isi-Ume And Ugwuele: Tracing The Origins Of Humankind In Igboland

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, History, South East

The Ancient Shrine of Isi-Ume and Ugwuele: Tracing the Origins of Humankind in Igboland The history of the Igbo people is deeply intertwined with the ancient past of humankind itself. A remarkable archaeological discovery by Prof. Joseph Anozie has shed light on an ancient civilization in Igboland dating as far back as 500,000 B.C. This groundbreaking find provides compelling evidence that regions such as Uturu , Okigwe, Nsukka, Udi, Orlu, and Awka served as the epicenter of early Igbo settlements, playing a crucial role in the development of their culture and traditions. Recently, a research team embarked on a journey…

Dec

26

2024

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The Truth Is Out There: Uncovering The Secrets Of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Over 2,900 Cases Reported In 2024 Spark Inquiry – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, History, Spirituality

The Truth is Out There: Uncovering the Secrets of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Over 2,900 cases reported in 2024. Spark Inquiry! The phenomenon of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) has garnered significant attention in recent years, with a staggering 120,000 reported sightings in the United States alone between 1939 and 2022 (Source: National UFO Reporting Center). This translates to an average of approximately 2,000 reported sightings per year, with a notable spike in reports during the 1950s and 1960s. A statistical analysis of UAP sightings reveals a fascinating trend. According to data from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), the majority of reported…

May

16

2024

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Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Abia North, Culture, History, News Flash, Politics

An appeal has gone to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti to allow for an internal collective approach for the election of Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia LGA rather than using external forces to do do. The appeal was made during a peaceful protest to the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief David Ogba Onuoha by the people of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a community leader Mr. Ogbugo Offor Mba informed the Mayor that the committee set up by the state government to conduct the election into the office of…

Apr

11

2024

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Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness

Abia State, Health, History, News Flash, Obituary

Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness Former Nigerian Governor And Minister Dies At 72 A former Abia State Governor, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu is dead. 72-year-old Onu died on Thursday morning at an Abuja hospital. One of his kinsmen in Ebonyi who confirmed his death to SaharaReporters said the former governor had been ill for some time and his family had planned to fly him abroad after the Sallah break. “He has been sick for some time this year and his family said they would fly him abroad to get better medical treatment for…

Oct

08

2023

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Igbo Migrated From Ife – Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi(Ooni Of Ife) Reveals

History, Columns/Opinions/Letters

Igbo Migrated From Ife — Ooni Reveals The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has challenged academia in Nigerian universities to properly document the history of Yoruba race rather than relying on jaundiced history. He said proper documentation will not only foster unity but reveal the ties across ethnic groups, saying evidence showed that the Igbo race migrated from Ile-Ife. The monarch put the challenge before the academia while addressing journalists ahead of an International Conference on ‘Ile-Ife and Yoruba Civilization: Nexus between Tradition and Modernity’, at his palace in Ife. He said Yoruba race has about a quarter of…