Category: CULTURE

With its many curves plus the fact it lies about one hundred and fifty metres atop a narrow ledge overlooking a deep ravine, a ride through the three-kilometre Milken Hill road can never seem like anything less than an experience for the intrepid Pix: Milken hill, Ngwo, Enugu state But notwithstanding the fright that riding…

In a bid to promote culture and tourism and uphold the Igbo tradition and culture, the traditional ruler of Onitsha ancient Kingdom, Anambra state, Nigeria, His Royal Majesty,Igwe Engr Alfred Achebe(Agbogidi) Obi of Onitsha ,Thursday, unveiled the Ijele’ masquerade metal sculpture located at the popular Onu Asata, roundabout in Enugu, describing the Governor of Enugu…

Ancient kingdom of Obuno Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State is set to witness a grand celebration as His Royal Highness, Igwe Sir Jacob Chukwuma Nwatu (KSJI, JP), is formally crowned the Traditional Ruler of his community in a colourful ceremony that will also mark his first Ofala Festival, on January…

Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council has endorsed maiden Igbo language concert, tagged: “Surugawa Igbo”, being organised by Igbo Efula (Otu Asusu Igbo) Movement. Chairman of the Council, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, gave the endorsement on Thursday , when the President of Igbo Efula, Mazi Ikechukwu Oji and members of the organisation paid a courtesy visit on…

Enugu State Government has issued Certificate of recognition to the newly elected traditional ruler of Amofia Affa autonomous community, Wilfred Ilouno, after 19 years of leadership tussle in the community. Presenting the Certificate and Staff of Office to the elected Royal father on Thursday at the ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy, the Commissioner, Deacon…

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has described the Igbo New Yam Festival, “Iri-ji” as a shining example of the rich cultural heritage which the Igbo nation is widely known for, saying his administration will continue to invest in tourism, mechanised agriculture and other sectors of productivity. He spoke Saturday , October 12, at the…

.Approves monthly subvention for maintenance, takes over sponsorship of Ofala festival Executive Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, of Enugu tate, Engr. Pst. Beloved-Dan Obi Anike, in line with his administration’s determination to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Nike people, has declared the Ezeokwe Palace Ibagwa Nike and its adjoining artifacts…

In a bid to promote culture and tourism and uphold the Igbo tradition and culture, the traditional ruler of Onitsha ancient Kingdom, Anambra state, Nigeria, His Royal Majesty,Igwe Engr Alfred Achebe(Agbogidi) Obi of Onitsha ,Thursday, unveiled the Ijele’ masquerade metal sculpture located at the popular Onu Asata, roundabout in Enugu, describing the Governor of Enugu…

Ancient kingdom of Obuno Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State is set to witness a grand celebration as His Royal Highness, Igwe Sir Jacob Chukwuma Nwatu (KSJI, JP), is formally crowned the Traditional Ruler of his community in a colourful ceremony that will also mark his first Ofala Festival, on January…

The recent ultimatum issued by the Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), and before then the Ọgbakọ Ikwerre, calling for the resignation and non recognition of Senator John Mbata as the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo is not only unfounded but also historically and culturally misinformed. It is imperative to address this matter with clarity and historical…