The Igbo people have a rich and vibrant tradition of storytelling, passed down through generations in the form of oral folklore. These tales are not merely entertainment but serve as a means of preserving cultural heritage, conveying moral lessons, and connecting individuals to their roots. Igbo folklore encompasses a wide range of stories, including myths,…
In Igbo culture, traditional marriage ceremonies hold immense cultural and social significance. They are not just a union between two individuals but also a celebration of family, community, and the preservation of cultural heritage. These ceremonies are steeped in age-old traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations, reflecting the values and beliefs…
The Igbo New Yam Festival, known as “Iri Ji” or “Iwa Ji,” is a vibrant celebration that takes place annually in various Igbo communities. This festival holds great significance as it marks the beginning of the yam harvesting season, which is a staple crop in Igbo culture. It is a time when the Igbo people…
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to the leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has dragged the President-General of Oraifite Improvement Union, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, Vincent Dike, to a Federal Capital Territory High Court. In the suit, number CV/1224/24, Ejiofor challenged Dike for various defamations made against him. Ejiofor…
The Governor of Ebonyi State Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has charged institutions of Higher Learning to offer only courses that will provide job opportunities to their graduates. He gave the charge when he received Management of Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State.He said it will be a wasted effort on the part of graduates if they…
Abagana community in Njikoka Local Government Council of Anambra State was filled with joy as the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Hon. Ossy Onuko, paid a visit to the community. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the ongoing project at the popular Oye-agu market in Abagana. Onuko expressed his…
The Governor of Ebonyi State Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has attributed dwindling revenue accruing to the State from the federation account to failure of solid mineral operators to remit royalties to the Federal Government. This he said is one of the indices in Federal allocation formula. He made his feelings known when he received Officials…
The executive governor of Kaduna State has received in audience iconic Evangelist, Pastor Enoch Adeboye at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. Pastor Adeboye who is in Kaduna for the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s Crusade with the theme “Light Up Kaduna” prayed fervently for the success of our administration and the peace and stability of Kaduna…
Kaduna state Governor on behalf of the State Government, signed the Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Kaduna State Government. The Development Director, Cynthia Rowe signed on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).In her remarks, the Development Director, Cynthia Rowe said that with the…
In a bid to prioritize the welfare of retirees and students, Ebonyi State is set to commence monthly gratuity payments. Ebonyi State has taken a proactive step towards ensuring the financial security of retirees by implementing a monthly gratuity payment system. The announcement was made by the state government, emphasizing their commitment to promptly settling…
