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The ongoing Arochukwu Female Football Competition, hosted by the Ifeanyi Ogbonna Movement (IOM), witnessed its most entertaining and captivating match to date on August 4, 2024. The match between Amannagwu Village and Asaga Village showcased the high level of skill, determination, and sportsmanship of both teams, ending in a dramatic penalty shootout. The match began … Read more
The resumed Arochukwu Female Football Competition, hosted by the Ifeanyi Ogbonna Movement (IOM), saw its second match on August 3, 2024, with a dramatic encounter between Amankwu and Obinkita. The match was filled with unexpected twists and showcased the resilience and determination of both teams. The match began with Obinkita arriving on the field and … Read more
The much-anticipated Arochukwu Female Football Competition, hosted by the Ifeanyi Ogbonna Movement (IOM), has officially resumed today following a suspension due to irregularities. After thorough checks and corrections of the teams that had hired external players, the tournament is back on track with nine villages continuing from the original twelve that started before the postponement. … Read more
The Ikeji Festival of the Arochukwu people of Nigeria is a grand cultural event deeply rooted in history and tradition. This vibrant celebration marks the end of the farming season and the beginning of a new one, spanning 17 days filled with unique celebrations and activities. The Ikeji Festival holds deep historical and cultural significance, … Read more
A former commissioner for finance in Abia State and the immediate past Provost Abia State college of Education, Arochukwu, Dr Philips Nto has commended the Mayor Arochukwu Local Government Area, Mazi Joe Eze Aru for bringing the council to positive limelight through transformational projects. Reacting to the commissioning of development projects embarked upon by Mazi … Read more
The Igbo Youth Consultative Forum (IYCF) has officially announced their withdrawal from the nationwide hunger protest. This decision was reached during an emergency meeting held on July 30th, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Led by Chief Dr. Stephen Ukpai Ohafia (KSJI), the IYCF expressed gratitude for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s swift approval … Read more
The International Trade Centre, an arm of the United Nations with WorldTrade Organisation, has pledged to work with the Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, for enhanced service delivery in the Agriculture value chain. A five member team from the Centre based in Geneva made the pledge during a visit to ABIC … Read more
A bill seeking to create a new state, Etiti, out of the existing Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states in the South East region has passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah and four other lawmakers from the affected communities, the proposed state will have 11 … Read more
On July 2, 2024, the South East Governors’ Forum convened and discussed several critical issues. They expressed condolences for the late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu and received a solidarity visit from Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and other dignitaries. The governors reviewed and agreed to implement parts of the South East Security and Economic Summit’s report, … Read more
Arochukwu, Nigeria – The much-anticipated maiden female football competition in Arochukwu, hosted by Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna, popularly known as Mazi IGNES, has been suspended. The event, which aimed to bring joy, entertainment, and unity to the Arochukwu community, has faced an unexpected halt due to discovered irregularities. In an official release made available to Aro … Read more