A public policy analyst, Polycarp Onwubiko has urged Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo to immediate ban Iwaji ceremony by non-traditional rulers in the state. Onwubiko in a statement argued that cerebration of new yam had been a private affair by family. He said it has however taken the status of public show with the
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Everyone has been warned in their own interest to stay away from Nawfia community, Njikoka Council area of Anambra State throughout this weekend, to avoid being held responsible for the gathering storm of threat to peace in the area. According to the presiding monarch and traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo, “nobody should
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…LGA Commissioner fingered as crises overwhelm Anambra communities In recent times, communal crises bothering on Igweship and town union leadership tussles have been rocking various communities in Anambra State. Some of these included, Ifite-Dunu, Nawfia, Ideani, Azia, Abacha, Oba, Ojoto and many others. The most notorious is the alleged persistent recognition of and public fraternity
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People of Onitsha, Anambra State would be rolling out drums in October for the celebration of the 2023 annual Ofala festival. The carnival slated for Saturday, October 14 and the Azu Ofala on Sunday, October 15 at Ime Obi Onitsha would also witness celebration of 21-year reign of Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe mni, CFR, Agbogidi.
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All roads will lead to No 79 Ozubulu Road, Umudim-Nnewi, Anambra State residence of Chief Kenneth Adili Ubah as he celebrates the 2023 new yam festival. Chief Ubah(Akuezumkpa Nnewi) will also use the occasion to officially open his Obi-Ohazulike also known as Obi-Ego. The two in one celebration is already generating discussions in town would hold on
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The Nnewichi-Nnewi community yesterday celebrated her annual cultural festival and inauguration of Obi Nnewichi community cabinet. The occasion was attended by top flight politicians, captains of industries and traditional rulers and other eminent personalities from far and near. Obi Nnewichi-Nnewi, His Highness, George Onyekaba while speaking at the occasion said that Afiolu is a very
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The former President General (PG) of Obiofia community in Nnewichi-Nnewi, Chief Ibe Okonkwo(Ifeuto-Nnewi) yesterday opened a table water factory. The occasion of opening ceremony of the table water factory was also used to thank God for blessing the family of the community leader with a child after a very long time. He also used the
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The 2023 edition of Nnewi annual yam festival popularly known as Afiaolu has commenced on a spiritual note. The highly revered Nnewi monarch, HRH, Igwe(Dr) KON Orizu 111, in company of some eminent personalities in the town has gone to the church to pray for an hitch free celebrations. A fiery prophet, Ven Dr Awuzie
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Peace has been restored in Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, after about 40 years of chieftaincy tuzzle amongst the ten villages that make up the community. Traditional ruler of the community, HRH, Igwe Amb. Daniel Ogochukwu Obelle, (Ezeudo na Nawfia), made this disclosure Monday, in his palace, while fielding questions from newsmen
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…as UniZik VC describes language as greatest asset of a nation Anambra State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has criticized the policy of schools depriving students joy of speaking their language by making them pay fines or serve punishment if they spoke in classroom. He listed three ways of learning
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Nigerian artists have been urged to channel their creative energies into promoting the rich cultural heritage, peace, unity and socio-economic progress of the nation, instead of promoting immorality, violence and western culture. Her Majesty, (Dr.) Uba Iwunwa (Queen Ugobeze), a Nigerian-Canadian Peace Ambassador, music artist, actress and foremost international bestselling author, made the call while
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…the monarch spoke during his maiden Ofala festival celebration at Abacha Community Stadium Traditional ruler of Abacha, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Godwin Odiegwu has solicited the co-operation of the people of the community to ensure new era of peace and joy was enthroned after a period of retrogression. He also
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…as Soludo congratulates Igwe Orizu for his leadership qualities The traditional ruler of Nnewi, Igwe Dr Kenneth Orizu 111 has expressed worry over the spate of insecurity and high cost of living in Nigeria. The royal father who was speaking during his 97th birthday and 59th year on the throne said that the twin evil
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…says Ogbunike tradition will be fully respected Transition Committee Chairman, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr. Emmanuel Nweke has assured a rancor-free transition process for replacement of the successor of Traditional Ruler of Ogbunike, Igwe John Umenyiora, Ezedioramma 1 of Ogbunike. Nweke who gave the assurance at the celebration of last Ofala of
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…about 30 members of Nzuko Ora Nnewi Women Wing embarked on the excursion. In an attempt to encourage the rich Igbo cultural traditions and culture, the Nzuko Ora Nnewi Women Wing again embarked on an excursion to the Iduu Eri kingdom, the ancestral monarchy and foundation of Igbo people and culture. The visit actually took
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