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Sep

27

2026

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Joins Ebem Ohafia For 2026 Iri Ji/Igba Ekpe Festival

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, NewsAbia State, culture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the people of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom for Orie Ekpe Ebem Ukwu, the high point of the 2026 Iri Ji/Igba Ekpe Annual New Yam Festival, held on Saturday, 26th September 2026. The celebration, marked by cultural displays, masquerade performances and the traditional rites associated with the new yam, drew sons and daughters of Ebem from across the country and the diaspora. The festival was announced by the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community, HRH Eze…

Apr

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor Honours Ebem Ohafia Monarch on Historic Milestones

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Ohafia, Social IssuesAbia State, culture, Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia, Osita Offor, Ultimate Commander

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…

Dec

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umuchoko Chokoneze Kingdom Confers “Nwanne Di Na Mba” Chieftaincy Title on Comrade Dr. Kabir Garba Tsanni

Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, Metro, News, Politicsculture, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu The Umuchoko Chokoneze Ancient Kingdom in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of “Nwanne Di Na Mba” on Comrade Dr. Kabir Garba Tsanni, the immediate past President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) of Nigeria. The colourful and well-attended ceremony, held at the royal palace of the Umuchoko Chokoneze Kingdom, was marked by rich cultural displays, traditional rites, and overwhelming goodwill from community leaders, labour unions, cultural troupes, and invited guests from across the country. In his address, the traditional ruler of Umuchoko…

Dec

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Charts New Economic Path as Federal Ministry of Art & Creative Economy Releases Landmark Tourism Economy Mapping

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Opinion, Politicsculture, Metro, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward redefining tourism as a core pillar of national development with the release of Nigeria’s Tourism Economy Unveiled: A Sector-Wide Mapping for Economic Transformation, a landmark report commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy. The report represents the most comprehensive national assessment ever undertaken of Nigeria’s tourism economy, providing a robust evidence base to guide policy reform, investment mobilisation, job creation, and international positioning under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Commissioned under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Art,…

Oct

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa celebrates with people of Ohafia at the 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Ohafia New Yam Festival.

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, culture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro

The Federal House Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the Udumeze Ohafia and other dignitaries to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ohafia people at this year’s Iri-Ji Ohamoha New Yam Festival. Held at the Ohafia Central School Field, the event brought together notable figures including His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, Deputy Governor of Abia State; Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA; Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, Member representing Ohafia South at the Abia State House of Assembly; and Chief David Ogba (Bourdex), among others. Hon. Okwara commended the organizers for preserving…