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  • Igbo Ekunie Protests Federal Government Non-Fixture Of Closed Enugu Airport

    An Igbo ethnic based group, Igbo Ekunie Initiative, IEI, has protested that the Federal Government has refused to fix the runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, close to two months after closure. The group in Awka, Anambra said it has reviewed the abrupt closure of the airport and the continuing… See link…

  • Ogbunike Cave Is Not One Cave But Many Caves Linked Together By Tunnels

    Did you know? The Ogbunike caves are actually a system of many caves linked together by small tunnels and passages. Many mazes exist in it that hid Igbos away from danger during the Nigeria-Biafra War. Read The Whole Thing

  • Arthur Eze’s Planned University

    Billionaire philanthropist Prince Arthur Eze, is planning to build a university. This is according to former minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka. According to Chidoka, the university…

  • The Masquerades Of Umuoji, Igbo Land

    Umuoji is a unique town in Igbo Land. It was formed by both Nri and Aro elements. It has both an Eze and an Igwe. We brought you a list of the famous masquerades in their villages, including the famous Akwunechenyi, which is known as the biggest masquerade in Africa. AKWUNECHENYI (Aboh village), EGBENU OBA…

  • Sad: The fire at Sam Mbakwe International Airport

    I was sad to read about the fire that engulfed a part of Sam Mbakwe International Airport yesterday. Sam Mbakwe international Airport is an example of Igbo…