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An Ikwerre socio-cultural group, the Iwhnurohna Progressive Organisation (IPO), has disputed assertions made by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and its President, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, regarding Ikwerre’s affiliation with the Igbo. The group criticized Iwuanyanwu for aligning himself with the assertion that the Ikwerre people in Rivers State are Igbo, deeming it careless and insensitive, and labeling it […]
Mgbedike mask The mask of Killmonger is from the Igbo people who are from Southern Nigeria. The mask of the Igbo people are known as Mgbedike mask and they are used for ceremonial purposes. In May of 1803, a significant event took place known as the Igbo Landing. In the movie The Black Panther, Erik […]
After watching one of my videos, a lady commented that she was disappointed in my ‘Igbotic’ accent. According to her, she had thought I was an intelligent man but after hearing my accent, she knew I was not. I am Igbo, I was born and bred among Igbos, and I speak Igbo, but somehow, someone […]
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An Ikwerre socio-cultural group, the Iwhnurohna Progressive Organisation (IPO), has disputed assertions made by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and its President, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, regarding Ikwerre’s affiliation with the Igbo. The group…
Mgbedike mask The mask of Killmonger is from the Igbo people who are from Southern Nigeria. The mask of the Igbo people are known as Mgbedike mask and they are…
After watching one of my videos, a lady commented that she was disappointed in my ‘Igbotic’ accent. According to her, she had thought I was an intelligent man but after…
A Yoruba-Muslim man has shared what his flatmate, who is an Igbo-Christian, has done for him. The Nigerian man, who lives in the UK, wrote on X: “My flatmate, a Christian-Igbo,…
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has claimed that some individuals are conspiring to drag his name through the mud. He stated this while reacting to the controversy generated…
The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future
image copyrightTeslim Omipidan In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and journalist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at a young man’s passion for the past. There are many events in Nigeria’s history which 23-year-old Teslim Omipidan wishes every Nigerian to know. For example, in October 1961, a young American woman, Margery Michelmore, was attending […]
Merry Christmas From 9jabook,Europe Deals Brexit,Metuh Released,Bomb Explodes in America,New Virus
Happy Birthday To Our Founder Abi John Balogun ! Say hi on his Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/9jabook/ Christmas in Nigeria In Hausa Happy/Merry Christmas is ‘barka dà Kirsìmatì’; in Yoruba it’s ‘E ku odun, e ku iye’dun’; in Fulani it’s ‘Jabbama be salla Kirismati’; in Igbo (Ibo) ‘E keresimesi Oma’; in Ibibio ‘Idara ukapade isua’ and it’s Edo […]
NDIC Commences Closure Of 42 Microfinance Banks After CBN’s Directive
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the closure of 42 microfinance banks after a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The NDIC had earlier on Friday announced on its website that the CBN has revoked the operating licences of 42 microfinance banks. It confirmed to Channels Television on Monday that […]
‘Not sure what good the Fulani presidency has done the country, including the north’ Kingsley Moghalu writes
Kingsley Moghalu has stated that he is not sure what good the Fulani presidency has done for Nigeria and even the north. The former Presidential candidate for the 2019 presidential elections, who ran under the Young Progressive Party (YPP), said this on Twitter while pointing out that it is wrong to emphasize “ethnic origin without the national […]
‘Not sure what good the âFulani presidencyâ has done the country, including the north’ Kingsley Moghalu writes
Kingsley Moghalu has stated that he is not sure what good the Fulani presidency has done for Nigeria and even the north. The former Presidential candidate for the 2019 presidential elections, who ran under the Young Progressive Party (YPP), said this on Twitter while pointing out that it is wrong to emphasize “ethnic origin without the national […]
Kankara boys Found,Buhari@78 Nigeria@60,Corona Cases Rise,Klopp Top FIFA Coach
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Infinix shows Commitment to Entertainment and Youth Empowerment with Turn Up Friday
Infinix is plunging deeper into the business of seeking out young and talented entertainers and empowering them. Over the years, they’ve developed a track record for doing this in several ways and at any chance they get. Activities like the #InfinixStormX, #Hot8Concert, and the #InfinixHot10Stars are all testaments to Infinix’s resolve to empower young entertainers. […]
Jordan Henderson Offers Important Public Support for LGBT Campaign
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The skipper is thankfully not a homophobe, but what about the rest of the footballing community? Why is it important for a club captain to vocally support social campaigns for the rights of marginalized groups? Why is it important for any celebrity to “speak out” on an issue? Well it […]
Edo Election: Petition Tribunal Continues Sitting
The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal shortly before sitting in Benin City on December 8, 2020. The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has continued its sitting at the State High Court in Benin City. The pre-hearing session commenced yesterday with five petitions filed against the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the September 19 […]
Court Adjourns Nadabo Energy Boss’ Trial In Alleged N1.4bn Oil Fraud
A file photo of a court gavel. Justice Christopher Balogun of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has adjourned further hearing in the trial of the Chairman of Nadabo Energy Limited, Abubakar Peters. The Head of Media and Publicity at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in […]