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Ms. Ebele Okeke, Nigeria’s Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Ambassador Photo credits; pmnews Nigeria. Engineer Ebele Ofunna-Amaka Okeke is one of Nigeria’s pioneering women in engineering, an achiever who broke cultural,…

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Dec 2025

Biography Historical Studies

Dr. Nwafor Orizu: Statesmanship, Education, and the Foundations of Nigeria’s First Republic

Dr. Nwafor Orizu was one of the most influential political figures of Nigeria’s First Republic and a key architect of the country’s early parliamentary democracy. A nationalist, educator, and statesman,…

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Jun 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Igbo Shift: Shunning Europeans to Embrace Japan During World War II

The Second World War (1939–1945) wasn't just an altercation between world powers; it also changed colonial relationships in Africa. In Nigeria’s Igbo area, the war exposed the contradictions of colonial…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Pivotal Role of Nnewi Women in African Historiography Since the 20th Century

In the lively town of Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria, market women played a very big role in the history of Africa since the 20th century. Through their strong hand in…

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Apr 2025

Ethnohistory

The People’s Club of Nigeria: A Beacon of Unity, Resilience, and Brotherhood

Hon Chief Sam Iwuchukwu Akudo Nnewi National President Peoples Club of Nigeria International Despite problems, the spirit of the Igbo people stood firm, and they still helped themselves. This is what…

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Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Igba Boi: Africa’s Greatest Business Incubator

The Igba boy system is one of the most significant Igbo traditions. It helps young boys learn a trade, earn money, and share wealth, especially in Anambra State, Nnewi. This system…

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Mar 2025

Cultural Heritage Discography

Oliver De Coque: The Guitar Maestro Who Crowned Highlife in Africa

Oliver Sunday, Akanite, known as Oliver De Coque (April 14, 1947,_ June 20, 2008,) is one of the biggest names in Nigeria's highlife music. He's not just a musician; he's a…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage

Understanding the Phrase “Igbo enwe Eze” and Igbo Leadership Systems

The Igwe, also known as the Obi of Onitsha and the Chiefs at the Ofala Festival, Anambra State, Nigeria. Photo: Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation The saying " Igbo enwe Eze," meaning…

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Ebele Ofunna-Amaka Okeke, the First Female Civil Engineer in Nigeria’s East Central State