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The woman that trended yesterday at the
#Coronation
for being one of the people who bore the royal insignias into the Abbey Sanctuary is Dame Elizabeth Anionwu.
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu is a nurse, professor and medical scholar.
New Made in Anambra Malt Drink 'Aston Malt' Hits The Nigerian Market.
A brand new malt drink that is made in Anambra State has hit the Nigerian Market.
This malt drink is a product of the Eastern Distilleries and Food Industries Limited and is named ” ASTON MALT”
Earlier this year, Nnewi born US based professional basketballer, who plays for Sacramento Kings, Chimezie Metu
@mezie
built a basketball court in Nnewi High School.
This is a very beautiful place where people come to play basketball every evening or during the weekends.
Amazing!
The one billion naira sports centre funded by old boys of College of Immaculate Conception (CIC), Enugu is nearing completion. It contains an indoor sports hall for basketball and other games, athletics tracks, football pitch, spectators stand etc.
Remembering Rev. Hezekiah Nweje, aka Holy Nweje
He was a native of Onitsha in Anambra state, He was nicknamed "Holy Nweje" because of his very humble, extreme righteous, easy going & a humanitarian life he lived. He was tenaciously devoted to the things of God.
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She is the UK’s first nurse to specialise in the care of sickle cell patients.
She is the daughter of late Lawrence Anionwu of Onitsha, first Perm Sec in Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from 1960-1963 and also Nigerias first Ambassador to Italy & the Vatican, 1964-‘67.
Chief Chika Emenike is the CEO of KOTEC Group,
One of the leading companies in manufacturing of motorcycle parts.
He is from Urualla in Ideato North LG, Imo State.
His most popular brand is the Tummy Tummy Foods, which he started in 2009, with noodles as the first food product.
This is Lion Business Park Enugu, a new rising urban center in Enugu State.
It is located at 9th Mile and it is a free trade zone.
It is the first free trade zone with both industrial and market clusters.
It has an exhibition center as well
If you've heard of the name 'Ọjị Ukwu Eje Aba' before, then here's the man behind the name.
Joseph Chukwuka Ulasi, hailed from Nnewi in Anambra state. Born in 1890 and died 1944.
He was nicknamed "O ji ụkwụ eje Aba" because of his unflinching hustling spirit
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Some of the weapons manufactured by the Biafrans during the Biafran Genocide.
Our people were blessed with innovative thinking and they made their weapons themselves.
Ogbunigwe - a series of weapons systems which includes
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#BiafraFallenHeroesDay
This is nostalgic.
Please, Ụmụ Igbo, when you travel home this December, document your activities and send to us, so we can share.
The post with the most engagements wins 50k
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@iwilsonnonny
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#igboDiariesDecember
Chief Vincent Obianodo is the Founder of Young Shall Grow Group, a leading transportation company in Nigeria.
Born in Neni, Anambra State, He spent his early life in his hometown before moving to Kano state in search of greener pastures.
#igboamaka
#mancrushmonday
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A lot of Nigerians have one way or another used the products of Tiger Foods Limited without knowing the men behind the brand.
Don and Celestine Ebubeogu hail from Akokwa in Imo State but were born were born and raised in Anambra State, where they studied,
Sir Robert Anwatu is a renowned business man.
He is the Founder and Chief Executive officer of Roban Group, which consists of Roban Hotels and Roban Stores.
He founded the company in 1999 and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s long
Osadebe and Oliver de coque, are legends of igbo Highlife.
They have different pattern and rhythm but still wondering who can be regarded as the king of Igbo Highlife.
Tell us, Who is your 🐐?
RT for Osadebe, Like for Oliver D'coque
Check thread for their videos
Major Jonathan Uchendu was the Commander of the 39 Strike Force Battalion of the Biafran Army.
Oba in Idemili LGA of Anambra State and was working at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka before the War.
#AbaganaAmbush
Major Jonathan Uchendu was the Commander of the 39 Strike Force Battalion of the Biafran Army.
Oba in Idemili LGA of Anambra State and was working at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka before the War.
#AbaganaAmbush
Pictures from Sam Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti LGA, Enugu State.
The university is owned by Samuel Maduka Onyishi, owner of Peace Mass Transit, a popular road transport company.
The following programmes are what Maduka University will offer in her first academic Year;
Sir Godwin Ubaka Okeke, who is popularly called GUO, is a popular transport guru. He is the owner of popular GUO Transport Company.
Born on the 6th of June in the year 1949 in Onitsha, Anambra State Nigeria. But he is an indigene of Adazi Ani in Anaocha LGA of Anambra.
Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was the first African to win a gold medal at an international sporting event when he won it at the Commonwealth Games in 1954 at Vancouver. This made him very popular and adored but events that occurred later in his life led to him being killed by a
Golden Sand beach also known as Ndibe sand beach is located in Afikpo LGA of Ebonyi state.
This place offers the perfect scenery for picnics, relaxation, sunbathing, sport fishing, canoe-racing, swimming, fishing, yachting, shell exploration and many more.
Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe is a tech guru
He co-designed iPhone and iPad's XL Sensor.
Some of his work are associated with manufacturing of integrated circuits with the application of alternative energies, biomedical engineering, medical robotics and neuromorphic engineering.
The part of Ala Igbo they would not show you on Social media.
Let's see how many of us knows Ala Igbo well.
Where in Ala Igbo is this?
Ala Igbo Amaka biko nụ
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@prospect_360
#buildinalaigbo
#IgboAmaka
I don't regard myself as the mighty fallen -Cyprian Ekwensi narrates life after the war and how Ndị Igbo started afresh.
Please, watch and Share
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"I am proud of my Nigerian Igboland lineage. I have Nigerian blood flowing in my veins. I am from Nkwerre community in Imo State, which is why I visit Nigeria three times every year. Nigeria is my home and Africa my root”. Whitaker.
Ose Nsukka ( Capsicum Sinense Nsukkadrilus) is the only yellow pepper in tropical Africa.
It is native to Nsukka and it only grows there and is vastly known for its special aroma as well as its refreshingly hot and spicy taste. It comes mainly in the yellow variety.
The harbour industrial layout is a very big layout in Onitsha. It consists of more than 30 functional industries including conglomerates, some of which include Intafact beverages, Ekulo group of companies, Krisoral group, Orange PLC, Dozzy group of companies among many others.
Onwuatuegwu, Iheanacho etc.!
Major Uchendu did not survive the war. He died from a sniper's bullets on his head around Abagana-Abatete axis of the war front.
He was taken and buried in his home town, Oba in Idemili LGA.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Credit: Awake TV
Sir Louis Phillip Odumegwu Ojukwu OBE, was a successful business man and politician who hailed from Umudim in Nnewi, Anambra State.
He was the wealthiest person in Nigeria and the whole of west Africa at his time and was also Nigeria's first recorded billionaire.
Flashback Friday: Footage of late Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe and his Band performing “Osondi Owendi” on an early-1980s Tv program. Classic!
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#igbomusic
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Today in 1968;
Biafran children are sitted on a plane chartered by the International Red Cross (ICRC) and humanitarian organization "Terres des Hommes" en route Libreville, Gabon, on October 3, 1968 after their evacuation from Biafra for safety.
Some returned after the war,
Did you Know?
Dgeneral Bitters
@dgeneralbitters
is owned by Cletus Uzoezie Oragwa. (The man on white outfit)
Mr. Cletus Uzoezie Oragwa is a business guru.
He is the the CEO of Zenco Group of Companies Ltd.
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Remembering Dr Michael Okpara
Who died on This day in 1984.
At the age of 39, Dr. Michael Okpara was Nigeria’s youngest Premier, He was a strong advocate of pragmatic socialism.
He was the leader of the NCNC and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic from 1959
The New Ebonyi International cargo Airport which was recently completed.
The international wing of the Airport is 60,000sqm, the domestic wing is 60,000.
It has the "single largest terminal building in Nigeria".
Happy Birthday to Engr. Emeka Okwuosa
Engr. Emeka Okwuosa is a seasoned engineer, administrator, entrepreneur.
He is the founder of Oilserv Limited, Frazimex Energy Services Limited, Frazimex Engineering Limited, Frazpower Limited and Frazoil Limited.
Good people are rare to find!
An Igbo lady that works with Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, Miss kekwaaru Ngozi Mary has returned a misplaced $70,000 to a customer.
The incident occurred when the guest, who pleaded anonymous, left behind a bag containing the substantial sum in
Members of the visually impaired community have recorded a breakthrough with the new invention of ‘Smart Sticks’ by some students of Regina Pacis Secondary School, Onitsha in Anambra State.
Young ladies from the school who had shone as innovators in robotics and coding in 2018,
The Old Eastern Region of Nigeria was one of the fastest growing economies in the world according to Harvard review.
It was an Administrative region in Nigeria, starting from 1954, after the separation of the Southern Colony.
"When a rich man is sick, a poor man will pay him a visit to say sorry and wish him a speedy recovery. When a poor man is sick, he waits to recover then goes to tell that rich man that he has been sick"
~ Chinua Achebe
Air Peace has just made history as the first ever Nigerian airline to fly direct, nonstop to Israel.
They commenced scheduled operations into Tel Aviv on April 20, 2023, from Lagos and Abuja.
Congratulations to you, Dr. Allen Onyema
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#flight
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For a man who was not in the then Nigerian Army to have fought nonstop, rising to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Colonel within 10 months of active battles, such accomplishment puts Major Jonathan Uchendu among the bravest Biafran Soldiers, ranked with the likes of Nzeogwu,
@adannaadaka
All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha.
The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid on 9th November, 1949 by Sir John Stewart Macpherson, Governor-General of Nigeria.
Currently the headquarters of the Diocese on the Niger of the Communion,
This brand is making an entry into the Nigerian Market after the huge entrance made by Grand Malt of International Breweries in 2012.
The factory site of this company is located at KM 2 Onitsha-Atani Road Industrial Harbour Industrial Layout, Ogbaru.
This is a good one 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Around April 1956, during the daytime local thieves invaded his house in Onitsha and stole tubers of yam and fowl, he ran after them and told them to come and take more cited hunger as the reason for their unconventional behavior. What a man!
Growing up in Igbo land, if seen or
"If a rich man is seen with a rope, it'll be said that he's going to buy a cow. But if a poor man is seen with the same rope, people will say he's going to commit suicide".
- Chief Pete Edochie Aka Ebubedike, Ogadagidi
#igboproverbs
#proverbs
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