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Apr
04
2026
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By Abdulrahman
Ambassador Dr Osita Offor Honours Ebem Ohafia Monarch on Historic Milestones

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor Honours Ebem Ohafia Monarch on Historic Milestones

Breaking, Featured, History
Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, affectionately known as "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has extended warm felicitations to His Royal Highness Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP) on his 35th year as the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia and his 89th birthday. In celebration of the revered monarch’s enduring influence, Ambassador Offor highlighted the king’s role in shaping a cohesive, vibrant, and forward-looking community. He described the occasion as more than a personal celebration—it is a reflection of the resilience, culture, and unity that the people of Ebem Ohafia continue to uphold. Ambassador Offor remarked, “This milestone is…
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Dec
07
2025
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By Abdulrahman
Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council Elects New Executive Officers To Man Her Affairs

Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council Elects New Executive Officers To Man Her Affairs

Breaking, Featured, History
‎Ohafia, Abia State – The Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council concluded its election of new executive officers during their monthly statutory meeting on Saturday, 2nd December 2025. ‎The newly elected officials will assume office on 1st January 2026 and steer the council’s affairs for the next three years in line with bye laws of the Council. ‎New Executive Officers:‎‎HRH Eze O. K. Osonwa – Chairman‎HRH Eze Igwe Ojike (MON) – Deputy Chairman‎HRH Eze Elder Dr. Ezera Uduma Ezera – Secretary‎HRH Eze Elder O. K. Obuma – Assistant Secretary‎HRH Eze Elder Dr. S. O. A. Ukweni – Treasurer‎HRH Eze Evang. Uche Ibe…
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Nov
01
2025
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By Abdulrahman
Zik Of Africa; The Great Igbo Man That Hated His People

Zik Of Africa; The Great Igbo Man That Hated His People

Breaking, History, Nigeria
Written by Elochukwu Ohagi,For Family Writers Press International. In 1966/70 the world witnessed an injustice against the people of Biafra. The unwarranted killing was sponsored and supported by Britain. The starvation of millions of children and the bombing of schools, hospitals, churches and farmlands. The Asaba genocide and the rest. But Nnamdi Azikiwe, a man they called a great Igbo man was in London giving a press release, calling Ojukwu a Tyrant, describing Biafrans as rebels and asking the world to stop every aid to Biafra. He believes that Biafrans should be starved into submission or extinction. A lot of…
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Oct
30
2025
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By Abdulrahman
Nnamdi Kanu in the Shadows of Ken Saro-Wiwa

Nnamdi Kanu in the Shadows of Ken Saro-Wiwa

Breaking, History, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics,
It is now official. President Tinubu has granted general amnesty to Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni leaders who were condemned to death and executed by the Nigerian government in the administration of General Abacha as military Head of State. For those who do not know, Ken Saro-Wiwa was a renowned writer and environmentalist who mobilized Ogoni people to demand some kind of independence for Ogoni people in Nigeria. Ken’s case is what many now called fiscal independence. He wanted Ogoni to control the oil in Ogoniland and its revenue. For a country constituted on the basis of federal ownership of…
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Jan
26
2025
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By Abdulrahman
Ikwerre People: Proudly Igbo, Always Igbo

Ikwerre People: Proudly Igbo, Always Igbo

Africa, Breaking, History
In 1916, a beautifully crafted clay pot from the Ikwerre people was displayed at the Pitt Rivers Museum in the UK. It was celebrated as part of the rich cultural heritage of the Ikwerre, a proud Igbo-speaking community. That pot, believed to have originated from Igwurita (Igrita) in present-day Rivers State, serves as a reminder of the deep history and identity of the Ikwerre people within the Igbo nation. Yet, over time, some Ikwerre people have distanced themselves from their Igbo roots, often claiming they are not Igbo. While they are entitled to their opinions, the facts remain unchanged. Being…
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