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Uchenna Onwuamaegbu Ugwu Visits Oliona (Onitsha Literary Group)
When I saw Remi at Oliona 3.0, I thought he has repented. He never missed any of our meetings but this last Sunday, he was unusually early. He told me he had another engagement that was running concurrently with Oliona. He wouldn’t have made it to our...
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THE SINS OF MARY SLESSOR – A TWISTED HISTORY
[The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they aren't true, but they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie] Whatever you have read in the history book about Africa, is not the...
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ALUSI – THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
To the white invaders, Alusi, was a term for idol which they did not only see as primitive but as a competition to the white man’s religion. And for the early church to survive, this indigenous altar – like a dog – was given a bad name, soaked in the muddy...
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How Sunday Was Christened Uka In Igbo Language
Before the advent of the White man, the Igbos recognized 4 days as a full week: the days - Ubochi in Igbo - were/are Eke, Orie, Afor, Nkwo. And 'Weeks' are 'Izu'. The 4 days makes otu izu (One Week). Izu asaa (7 weeks) introduces a new month, which was announced by...
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‘EKPERE’ IS NOT THE IGBO TRANSLATION FOR PRAYERS
These days, every Igbo Christian believes that ‘Ekpere’ means prayer; some Christians have even taken it as a name. However, there are indications that Ekpere is possibly an accepted term for prayers but neither the right word for prayers nor the closest alternative. ...
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Senator Stella Oduah Focuses On The Development Of South East
Senate re-introduces South East Development Commission Bill The Senate on Wednesday re-introduced a Bill that seeks to establish the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The SEDC Bill was sponsored by the Senator representing Anambra North, Stella Adaeze...
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WHY CHILDREN WERE DENIED EGGS IN ANCIENT AFRICA
One Christmas in Awkuzu, my grandmother's hen laid 9 eggs at the backyard of her neighbor. We went to see the mother hen. We were told that as an ancient custom, the new host (the neighbor) would protect the hen and eggs until the eggs were hatched. And my...
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THE ANCIENT AFRICAN HALLOWEEN
THE ONLY PROOF THAT ALL MEN ARE OF THE SAME DESCENT is the relativity of our customs. In West African settlements, the initiation into the spiritual realm starts after the Harvest (post August). In Igbo land, it's called ịma mmou/ịkpụ ani. This festival introduces the...
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Dr Godwin Maduka Wins The 2019 Man Of The Year
Dr. Godwin Maduka who hails from Umuchukwu, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria has also touched many lives through his Godwin Maduka Foundation. On Tuesday, IgbereTvAwards Media crew paid a visit to Umuchukwu, Maduka’s Community to...
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RAMSEY NOAH VISITS ONITSHA
This Saturday, 9th of November, 2019, Ramsey Noah and Swanky Jika will be at Rainbow Cinema for a Meet and Greet session for the movie Living in Bondage. As seen on the Facebook page of Rainbow Cinema, Onitsha, they wrote: Can you wait to Meet on Saturday??Coz...
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INEC issues Certificate of Return To Hon Obinna Chidoka
he independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has just issued certificate of return to Hon Obinna Chidoka, the duly elected member of Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in the general election of February 23rd, 2019. Hon. Chidoka was issued the...
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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI SIGNS BILL CO-SPONSORED BY SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH INTO LAW IN LONDON TODAY
The post below was written by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator Representing Anambra South Senatorial district, as Buhari signs into law a bill he co-sponsored: To the glory of God, today being November 4, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Bill amending...
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DR. JOE AKABUIKE BUILDS A CHAPEL AT EZINATOR , AWKA SOUTH LGA
It was a great day for the family of Dr Joe Akabuike as the chapel they built at St James Catholic Church Ndiora Ezinator for the service of God and humanity was dedicated. Member Representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency Hon. Dr. Okwudili Ezenwankwo...
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BIANCA OJUKWU IS BOLD
As reactions follow after the 86th Posthumous Birthday celebration of Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, a Facebook author wrote this about Bianca Ojukwu: No wonder Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu insisted on marrying her even when Chief C.C Onoh, her father who was as at then a...
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WHO IS DR GODWIN MADUKA, LION OF AFRICA?
Knowledge they say, is power. This is only true if one understands it’s translation and application to real life situations._ *Dr. Godwin Maduka could be described as a total package. Like a meteor, he was destined by providence to burn so that the world may be...
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