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Oct

2024

Nominations/Recommendations Continue As The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer As the year 2024 progresses, anticipation is building for the Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration, an event dedicated to honoring the most distinguished Igbo personalities across various fields of endeavor. This prestigious event is marked by the ongoing nomination process for the First Eleven Distinguished Personalities—a group of exceptional Igbo achievers who have made monumental contributions in their respective areas. The nomination process is currently active and will conclude on the 15th of November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers are encouraged to begin nominating individuals who stand out…

Oct

2024

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Peter Obi Visits Ooni Of Ife @ 50, Unveils Oduduwa House

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Obi Visits Ooni Of Ife, Unveils Oduduwa House The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited Ile-Ife to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. In a statement on Tuesday via x, Obi said, “Today, I travelled by road from Lagos to the ancient city of Ile-Ife to honour the 50th birthday ceremony invitation of the Ooni of Ife.” As part of the celebrations, Obi also had the honour of commissioning the newly built Oduduwa House, which was donated by Sir Dr. Kensington Adebukunola Adebutu, the Odole-Oodua…

Oct

2024

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News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, South East

Commentary: THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATIONDRAWS CLOSER: This Year Nomination Of First Elevens' Distinguished Personalities Of The Igbo Great Achievers From The South East Region Of Nigeria , Including Delta , Rivers And Other Igbo Speaking States, In Their Different Fields Of Endeavour Are On-Going, Which Will End On The 15th November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers can begin to nominate and field the names of Who is Who and Who Does What in Igbo Land with preponderance of evidence of their landmarks, uncommon and monumental achievements, with the aim of celebrating and honouring them on…

Oct

2024

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Ohafia School Of Thought Meet Saturday 12th, Plans Courtesy Call To ABIA Governor Dr. Alex Otti OFR

Abia North, News Flash, People & Events

NOTICE OF OST BI-MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING OST members are hereby notified of our Bi-Monthly Breakfast Meeting holding on Saturday 12th October, 2024 at the OST HQ, Ugomba Pavilion Hall Okpocha Square Amaekpu Ohafia by 10:am.Agenda include: Local Government Elections in Ohafia LGA. 24th December, 2024 OST ANNUAL DINNER - DISCUSSION SESSION University in Ohafia Project COURTESY Visit to His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti by OST Members are expected to be punctual. Zoom link will be sent later. Remain blessed as you come. ESigned Rev Ikechukwu Ebi Executive Secretary OST

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas, Benjamin Kalu And Others

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national awards on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. Tinubu said in recognition of their contributions to the nation, Akpabio and Justice Kekere-Ekun, were awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of the country’s highest honours. He added that the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas, were honoured…

Oct

2024

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Full Text Of President Tinubu’s Speech On Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Full Text Of President Tinubu’s Speech On Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we…

Sep

2024

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United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY

News Flash, People & Events, South East

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC)*WORLDWIDE * 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY 1.Unquantified number of Igbo peoples perished in the trans-Saharan slave trade and wars, connecting the Mediterranean, Middle and Far Eastern ancient worlds with Igbo metal technologies. The Igboukwu/Awka axes bear testimony to this. 2.Countless millions of Igbo were thrown into or drowned in the Atlantic ocean; perished in the plantation, railroad, industrial and domestic service Americas; opened several modest countries in the Caribbean; fought for and created the first black independent state of Haïti; participated in the continental independence struggles of Bolivar; and authored and inspired the civil rights revolution,…

Sep

2024

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The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration – Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events, South East

The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration - Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World Celebration!Celebration!!Celebration!!!The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day CelebrationAnd Her Twenty -Four Elder-Statesmen National Advisory Council (NAC),Patrons And Patronesses From The South East Region Of Nigeria, Including Delta And Rivers States Are As Follows: NATIONAL PRESIDENT: Chief S. N. Okeke, OFR. (Ochendo Ndigbo).Fmr. Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC). NAT. LIFE PATRON, UNIEC: His Lordship, Hon. Justice Anthony I. Iguh, CON;Emeritus Justice of the Supreme Court, and fmr. Chief Judge of the old and new Anambra States. NAT. DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND LIFE PATRON, UNIEC:Emeritus VC…

Sep

2024

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Our Government Is A Government That Sticks To Process – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events

OUR GOVERNMENT IS A GOVERNMENT THAT STICKS TO PROCESS - GOV. OTTI The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has restated his administration's commitment to due process in handling the affairs of the State. Governor Otti made this known on Saturday 14th September, 2024 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church Okpuihie District in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, during the Child Dedication/Thanksgiving Service of Miss Victory Chizurumoke Eze Nwaigburu, daughter of Dr. Benson K.O. Nwaigburu, Director General of Abia State Debt Management Office. While responding to a request by the Traditional Rulers of the old Okporoahaba Ancient Kingdom to…

Sep

2024

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Commentary On: The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy; In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration(Aku Ruru Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka)

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Commentary On ;THE ALAIGBO ACHIEVERSLEGACY(Aku Ruru Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka)In Collaboration With, UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE Presents; THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERSLEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruru Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, also known as THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS, an honorific independent legal entity, a Home- driven and delivery investment organization, recognised by the government of Nigeria for the recognition of individuals and corporate organizations towards Excellence, in line with the ”Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruru Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualized…