Golibe Festival 2018: Onitsha to host inaugural world-class festival

Golibe Festival 2018: Onitsha to host inaugural world-class festival

The Golibe Festival Committee has announced the first ever ‘Golibe Festival’ scheduled to hold in Onitsha, Anambra, from the 23rd December 2018 to 1st of January 2019. The ‘Golibe Festival’, which aims to provide a unique end of year celebration event in the commercial city, will bring together residents of Anambra and other South Eastern... Read More

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October 2, 2017

“33” Export celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day with consumers in Port Harcourt and Uyo

“33” Export last weekend gave consumers in Port Harcourt and Uyo another reason to create new memories as the brand thrilled residents of the cities with its Experience Parties. The Friendship Experience Party which is Nigeria’s biggest friendship platform to engage consumers has been held in major cities across the country. Over the past few... Read More

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September 19, 2017

“33” Export thrills consumers with friendship party in Onitsha

“33” Export Lager Beer took its Friendship Experience Party to Sweet Garden Hotel, GRA, Onitsha as consumers were treated to the most amazing music, fun, and games. This follows similar parties organized by the brand in Lagos, Ibadan, and Uyo where consumers trooped-in in their numbers to enjoy “33” Export while being entertained by top music... Read More

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September 14, 2017

“33” Export Friendship Party storms Onitsha: Top memorable moments to expect this Sunday

Following the success of the Friendship Experience Parties held in Lagos, Abia and Uyo, the national mainstream lager beer, “33” Export is taking the experience to Onitsha to celebrate another weekend of music, fun, games, and more. The event which holds this Sunday at Sweet Garden, GRA, Fegge, Onitsha, will bring friends together to create... Read More

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August 13, 2017

“No church attack in Onitsha” – Ifeanyi Aniagoh

The senior special assistant to Governor Obiano on social media, Ifeanyi Aniagoh Sunday, said that the alleged attack on Assemblies of God church in Onitsha is false. He said the attack was on policemen patrolling along Oguta road in Onitsha. “No Church Attack in Onitsha… Please Ignore the Rumour! The Onitsha incidence has nothing to... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Just In: Gunmen attack another church in Anambra

Gunmen on Sunday attack at the Assemblies of God Church, Oguta road Onitsha, Anambra State killing one policeman and a civilian, Punch reports. An eyewitness account said the gunmen had temporarily stopped at the Church, but seeing some policemen at the church, opened fire on them. “When the firing became too hot, the policemen abandoned their... Read More

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July 7, 2017

Mammoth crowd welcomes Nnamdi Kanu as he visits Anambra (WATCH)

The leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu stormed the learning field Omagba in Onitsha, Anambra State on Friday, July 7, and was welcomed by hundreds of pro-Biafran people. [Read Also:] Thousands of Biafran supporters gather at Nnamdi Kanu’s home (WATCH) In the video shared by a Facebook user, about half a million... Read More

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June 20, 2017

Flavour, Bright Chimezie crown new king of highlife in Onitsha (PHOTOS)

Highlife legend Bright Chimeze and Flavour Na’bania crowned Chibest David as the next new king of highlife during the grand finale of the Hi-Life Fest, a musical competition aimed at reviving, celebrating and promoting highlife music in Nigeria’s South East. The grand finale held on Sunday June 18 2017 at Sonia Resort, 98 Ezeweka road... Read More

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May 22, 2017

“33” Export Friendship Experience parties continues in Port Harcourt, Yola and Onitsha

“33” Export Friendship Experience parties continue to provide friends with the opportunity to connect, bond and share moments in Port Harcourt, Yola and Onitsha this Sunday, May 21, 2017. The experiential parties which started in March are headlined by top DJs and comedians in the Nigerian entertainment industry such as DJ Real, DJ Kaywise, DJ Kentalky, MC Shakara,... Read More

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May 8, 2017

“33” Export Lager Beer takes over Ogbomoso, Onitsha and Port Harcourt with Friendship Experience Parties

“33” Export Lager Beer, the No. 1 Friendship Beer, delivered another weekend of exciting experiences in Ogbomosho, Onitsha and Port Harcourt, as consumers from different parts of the cities were entertained with games, music and comedy. The parties were held on Friday and Sunday. The “33” Friendship Experience parties were hosted in top bars and... Read More

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April 13, 2017

BEYOND BIAFRA: The Onitsha market where dreams refuse to die

by Victor Akhidenor That there is no visible sign post announcing the Onitsha Main Market does not stop anyone from finding it when they want to. Interestingly, most streets around the market bear names of state or state capitals in Nigeria. Bida is a local government area in Niger state and the town is known... Read More

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April 4, 2017

BEYOND BIAFRA: From the heart of Aba, a food revolution is coming

by Victor Akhidenor Agbai Amarachi is on a mission. She is a student of the department of Food Science and Technology at Abia State Polytechnic, Aba and she wants to take the world, Nigerians at least, on a new adventure. “I’m working on the proximate analysis of cassava flour blended with African yam beans flour... Read More

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April 4, 2017

BEYOND BIAFRA: Stories of innovation, grit and tenacity from the South-East

This month’s citizenship series on YNaija is focused on the South-East part of Nigeria. Keeping in line with our commitment to focus on the people that matter and their stories, our reporter, Victor Akhidenor has unearthed several narratives, with both breadth of scope and depth of focus. From breakthroughs in food to stories about finding success... Read More

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February 10, 2017

Army demote soldiers who brutalised disabled man

The Nigerian Army on Friday said it has demoted two soldiers who brutalized a physically-challenged man, Chijioke Orakwu for wearing military camouflage in Onitsha, Anambra State. A video of the soldiers assaulting the man had gone viral. Spokesman of the the Nigerian Army, Brig-General Sani Usman in a statement on Friday said they have been... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Forex: DSS raids markets in Awka, Onitsha

Markets in Awka and Onitsha on Friday were raided by operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) in Anambra. The raid was to clear out illegal foreign currency hawkers. A trader at the Eke Market in Awka, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the condition of anonymity, said some hawkers of foreign... Read More

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September 20, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XVI: The book seller

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Opinion: In caution of an Emperor and his penchant for fiscal irresponsibility

By Chukwunonso Ezeani Beyond the impression of a fiscally buoyant state bling bling Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano of Anambra State would normally sell, plenty new facts indicate that concerted efforts are made on regular basis to conceal the actual financial state of affairs of that State. In fact, very few persons, including senior government officials... Read More

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June 10, 2016

‘Nigerian Army murdered unarmed pro-Biafran protesters’ – AI

International human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has released a damning report accusing Nigeria’s Army of shooting at unarmed pro-Biafran protesters during the May 30th Heroes Day march in Onitsha, Anambra state. According to the report by AI, investigations show that the security force unduly shot at members of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) in... Read More

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June 7, 2016

‘We’ll deal with Igbo leaders who visited Buhari’ – IPOB

Secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, described Igbo leaders who visited President Muhammadu Buhari a day after the May 30 violent clash as Igbo traitors. A statement signed by the group’s coordinator, Clifford Iroanya, noted that the group will decide on how best to deal with the traitors for not condemning the... Read More

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May 31, 2016

92 pro-Biafra supporters charged to court

92 members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB have been charged to court. Several members of MASSOB were on Monday, arrested in South East and South South states while commemorating the anniversary of those who died during the Nigerian civil war in 1967. The protests – in Onitsha... Read More

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May 30, 2016

What is going in Onitsha? – Here’s what we know so far

Earlier today, we reported that pro-Biafrans from all over the world would celebrate the fallen heroes and heroines of Biafra. What was supposed to be a “peaceful remembrance march” in Onitsha, Anambra as well as Aba Abia, Rivers and Delta states” – has turned bloody. More than four persons have reportedly been killed following a... Read More

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May 18, 2016

5 reasons why IPOB is happy with President Buhari

That the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) would claim to be genuinely happy with President Muhammadu Buhari is just as unlikely as snow falling in Lagos, not with the continued detention of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. However, in a sarcastic twist, the group has declared that it is happy with President Buhari’s style of governance... Read More

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May 16, 2016

How 2 Biafra agitators died in Onitsha

Again, two members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra, MASSOB were believed to have been killed by 2 policemen from the Okpoko Police Division in Onitsha, Anambra state while some sustained injuries while a shop was on fire on Sinday, May 15, according to a report by Vanguard. A... Read More

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February 22, 2016

Abang Dove: How an inland container terminal in Onitsha can help Nigeria’s economy

Due to the dwindling economy, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the National Assembly, and many well-meaning Nigerians have suddenly come to a moment of self realization. We have reached that point in our lives where we are forced to consider where we got it wrong, how we got it wrong, and what we can do... Read More

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December 6, 2015

Pro-Biafra protests: Hausa community in Onitsha remain in hiding

Following the death of nine people and the destruction of properties during the two-day pro-Baifra protest in Onitsha, Anambra, members of the Hausa community in the city have gone into hiding. While the pro-Biafra protests lasted, the Onitsha central mosque, a nomadic school and many other properties belonging to the Hausa community were destroyed. Punch reports that the... Read More

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December 4, 2015

‘We want to go, nobody will stop us’ | IPOB says APC behind Onitsha killings

The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), claims that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) orchestrated the violence that led to the death of its members at the Niger Bridge Head Onitsha on Wednesday, December 2. IPOB maintains that the ruling party had been making several attempts to provoke violence in their protests to justify Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention. Spokesperson... Read More

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December 3, 2015

Dead protesters trigger Governor Obiano’s speech on Biafra agitation

Governor Obiano of Anambra has broken his silence on the continued protests in the state and blockage of Niger Bridge. His reaction is coming in the wake of the killing of 9 Indigenous People of Biafra protesters by the Joint Military Task Force in the early hours of Wednesday, December 3 when they clashed with... Read More

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September 6, 2015

These roads in Lekki and Onitsha have a lot in common (PHOTOS)

Save for the fact that the flooding in the Onitsha road is a lot more than that of the road in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, there’s really not much of a difference between them. We take a look at the roads; The Lekki Phase 1 road has been taken over by water, hence not so motor-able. ... Read More

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September 1, 2015

Biafran group’s clash with police reportedly leaves three people dead

It seems that the Independent People of Biafra group has begun striking as threatened. The group reportedly clashed with law enforcement in Onitsha, Anambra on Sunday evening, with three persons feared dead and 20 injured. A member of the group, Chinwendu Ikechukwu, told newsmen that they were going to preach to the people on the... Read More