Anambra

Gunmen Kill Catholic Priest in Anambra

Gunmen Kill Catholic Priest in Anambra

Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a cleric with the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, has been gunned down in Anambra State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the …

Igwe Ebenator to Celebrate First Ofala 47 Years After Enthronement

Igwe Ebenator to Celebrate First Ofala 47 Years After Enthronement

History will be made tomorrow, Thursdays, January 2, 2025, as the traditional ruler of Ebenator Ozulọgụ in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, H.R.M. Igwe Chinewubeze Edwin Ezejiburu sets to celebrate his first Ofala Festival as a monarch.

This is coming over 47 years after his enthronement as the …

In Ebenator, Umuonyeukpa Development Union Elects New Leadership

In Ebenator, Umuonyeukpa Development Union Elects New Leadership

The people of Umuonyeukpa community in Ebenator, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State (under the umbrella of Umuonyeukpa Development Union) have elected a new set of leaders to pilot the affairs of the village for the next three renewable years.

The election, which was held on Friday, January 3, …

60 Octogenarians Honoured, As Obeledu Holds Ito Ọgbọ Festival

60 Octogenarians Honoured, As Obeledu Holds Ito Ọgbọ Festival

The Obeledu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State has celebrated its 2024 Mass Return, a colorful event that showcased the community's rich culture, longevity, and unity.

The event, which held at the Central School field in Obeledu, featured the celebration of 60 octogenarians, who were honored for attaining …

Festival Extraordinaire as Igwe Ebenator Celebrates First Ofala 47 Years After Enthronement

Festival Extraordinaire as Igwe Ebenator Celebrates First Ofala 47 Years After Enthronement

It was a moment of monumental cultural renaissance, deep-rooted tradition, and communal jubilation on Thursday, January 2, 2025, as the Traditional Ruler of Ebenator Ozulọgụ Ancient Kingdom in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Royal Highness Igwe Chinewubeze Edwin Ezejiburu, celebrated his first Ofala Festival. This historic …

Tackling the Ugwuakwu Erosion Menace in Anambra State

Tackling the Ugwuakwu Erosion Menace in Anambra State

 

Maxim Uzoatu
 

It brings tears to the eyes when one sees the disastrous gullies of erosion eating up the road, houses and farms in Ugwuakwu village, Umuchu town, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The road was abandoned by the former administration, and erosion is now destroying landmark projects by rapidly …