Monday, 28 November 2016

NEWLY COMMISSIONED OSUMENYI POLICE STATION


On 25th November 2016,Anambra state Commissioner of Police and his Team  Stunned Osumenyi Community in Nnewi South LGA-Anambra State To Commission OSUMENYI POLICE station Situated In Obiuno Village,Osumenyi which was single handedly Built by Chief Sir Okey Ojimba(Uzomili) in Memory of his Late Father-Chief John Ekwunife Umeileka Ojimba(Azubuenyi of Umu-Umeoborogu Family)...
HRH Lt.col.Onubunne(Igwe Of Akwaihedi) was present at the ceremony.
Congratulations to Ndi Osumenyi.....

Friday, 25 November 2016

A VERY ABRIDGED PROFILE OF HON.GREG IKECHUKWU OBI...(ANAMBRA STATE-HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CHIEFTANCY MATTERS)

Greg Ikechukwu Obi
Greg was born into the family of Late Chief Emmanuel Osuafor Obi and Late Madam Martha Obi as the seventh in a family of exceptionally nine briliant children.These nine children captured from their parents world class brilliance,exemplary wisdom,unwavering pursuit of well-articulated focus and on unmitigated ambition to excel in whatever field they forward themselves in.
Greg gave on edifying testimony of the above talents and inheritance.His primary education saw him through St Stephen's and St.Peter Claver Primary School Utuh.At the end of his primary school Career,he bowed out with DISTINCTION.Coming from a father who could be called "NNA OYIBO" in Utuh and who was an active player in facilitating the entrenchment of the catholic faith in Utuh,Gregs logical transition was into the All Hallows' Seminary in Onitsha.He left the Seminary for Christ the King College(CKC) where he set a landmark,Indelible and yet to be achieved reward of Nine as in his school Certificate Examination.Little did Greg realize that CKC was laying the foundation for on association with two hardboiled gentlemen who would take the giant Stride of charting the trend and direction of development of Anambra state from 2003 to Date.

Thursday, 24 November 2016

BIOGRAPHY OF LOLO LUCY ANANTI-Queen Obinakwueze of Ezinifite,Nnewi South LGA-Anambra State.

Lolo lucy Ananti is a mother,grandmother and Great grandmother who was born over 70years ago to the familly of Late NWADIUGWU of Umeaka Village-Osumenyi.She is the 3rd child of her mother,late lolo Nwaebube Nwadiugwu Nee Unaji of Umuomam Village-Osumenyi.

EARLY LIFE


LOLO LUCY ANANTI grew into a very tall beautiful woman.she went to live with her Brother Chief Julius Nwadiugwu in Sokoto and attended St.Paul Anglican School Sokoto between 1948-1949.

It was her desire and also the desire of her parents that she further her education but suitors were coming in droves presenting a variety of credentials.Her parents called her and told her that it would not be a bad idea to get Married especiallly when one Young man who came from Ezinifite came to ask her hand in Marriage.He was too good to be turned down as he was seen as a Unique character who had a "white man's job".The young man that stole the heart of this very beautiful jewel was HRH Igwe Reuben Ananti.They were joined in Holy Matrimony at Nnewi.
After the Marriage Igwe Reuben who was then working as a health officer in the former eastern region took her to live with him.She moved around with himm throughout his transfers in his chosen career.

LOLO LUCY ANANTI while traveling from town to town took up various trades.She was a very successful business woman.While she was fully engaged in business and Excelling in it,she still was able to take charge of the home front by being a great wife and a wonderful mother.

CIVIL WAR NOTES

During the 'War' LOLO LUCY was known to have assisted a lot of women around her with food,cloths etc.She was able to do so however,because her husband was one of those who distributed food and other materials during the War.This was when her Philanthropist nature came to bare and till date people still praise her good works during those trying moments of the civil war.

LIFE IN THE CITY

LOLO LUCY ANANTI later moved from onitsha to ilorin where her husband started the building material business with the help of her brother Chief Zephiniah O.Nwadiugwu.She ensured that Her Brother Assisted her husband to grow in business and yes! The business grew to several branches in ilorin,Kwara State as Rans Ananti Trading Stores In the Late Seventies,eighties and Nineties until her husband relocated to take up the mantle of leadership in Ezinifite as the EZEOHA 1 of EZINIFITE.

FAMILY

LOLO LUCY ANANTI was a strong pillar to her husband.she had Eleven(11) children,8Girls and 3boys.
Though her first child died at an infant stage.she was able to raise them to be decent and worthy children to be emulated.
she is a mother,grandmother and great grandmother to young Men and Women who are successful in their various Proffessions.

LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION

Her leadership qualities earned her a lot of recognitions both in ilorin,kwara state and in various communities in Nnewi.
The following were the position she held:

Diamond mother CWO st.Michael Parish 2000
Patroness CWO ilorin
Patroness CWO St.Michael Parish Ezinifite 1996
Patroness CWO Nnewi diocese
Adviser CWO Nnewi diocese
Life Member CWO Nnewi diocese
Patroness CWO Osumenyi Dinary April 2003
Great Grand Patroness St.Thomas Aquinas Ezinifite.


She has one Surviving Brother and Sister from her Mother side.

MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE-Amen

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Queen Umeh Faith Chinaza-Miss Osumenyi 2016

 Queen Umeh Faith Chinaza emerged  the winner of “MISS OSUMENYI 2016"in Nnewi South L.G.A,Anambra State-out of 8contestant Organised by OSUMENYI ENYIUKWU BRETHREN(OEB) on 4th January 2016 in Odili Social Club of Nigeria-Osumenyi.She is the first recognised Celebrated and Crowned Miss Osumenyi.she came out top among other contestants who competed for the Coveted crown.She displayed great courage and impressive disposition to emerge winner of the Most Beautiful Girl In Osumenyi(MISS OSUMENYI/ADA OSUMENYI 2016).She is the Daughter of Mr&Mrs Geofrey Umeh of Obiofia Village in osumenyi.







She is 19years old.a product of  Federal Government Girls College(FGGC) Ibusa,Delta State.Presently,she is studying Crop science and technology in Federal University of Technology,Owerri-Imo State.
Her Hobbies includes;Traveling,Dancing and Reading while her favourite dish are Bread fruit(ukwa) with Stockfish and African Salad (abacha). 




Tuesday, 22 November 2016

THE ADDRESS OF WELCOMEPRESENTED BY IZUNNA I. OKAFOR, THE COORDINATOR OF THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS,ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER ON 16TH OF NOVEMBER 2016.



Good day distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the honourable commissioner, members of the high table, fellow students and fellow writers, lecturers and teachers alike, school heads, participants and the other members of the public here present this day to witness this great occasion. I welcome you all in Jesus Name, Amen.
It is my humble pleasure to officially introduce us to the reason for our gathering here this day, the 16th day of November 2016, in this auditorium hall of the Prof. Kenneth Dike E-Library Awka.
We are gathered here this day to mark a great literary event in the great immortal memory of a great literary icon and an ebullient indigen of this state – Late Prof. Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, an Ogidi born quintessential literary pioneer.
This venerable event tagged: ‘RememberingCHINUA ACHEBE: A LITERARY ICON’, which is the first of its kind is organized in the super-heroic memory of the valiant literary champion in whose name it is tagged, in the remembrance, commemoration and celebration of his luminous life, perpetual  legacies and laudable achievements in the literary field of life.
It is worthy to re-echo, at this juncture,that Anambra State has given the world arrays of great writers, the likes of Prof. Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike, Dr. Christopher Okigbo, Mrs. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Cyprain Ekwensi, Nkem Nwankwo, Mr. Okeke Chika Jerry, Ifeoma Okoye, to mention but a few.
Of course every living soulon earthcould observe that this short list is incomplete, no matter how terse it looks; the number one name is missing. And thatis the man for whom we have gathered this day – Prof. Chinua Achebe.
Albert Chinualumogu Achebe (popularly known as Chinua Achebe) was born on a great day like this, the 16th day of November 1930, and died on the 21stday of March 2013 at the age of 82 years, 125 days, spending about 30, 076 days in his whole life with laudable achievements and legacies of which the world is reaping today in our own generation.
Achebe was a renowned author of all time, a great intellectual of all ages, the father of the modern African Literature, a cornucopiaof knowledge, a great teacher of repute, a pride of his nation, a genius with pen, a voracious reader, a professor of Massachusetts, a recipient of over hundred national and international awards, America’s best lecturer in English, a recipient of over fortyHonorary Degrees from Universities all over the world, a recipient of the Nigeria’s highest award for intellectual achievement, an author of magnum opus, a graduate of University College Ibadan, African most widely read author, a great educator, a recipient of the Man Booker International Prize, a recipient of the Honorary Fellowship of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, plus the host of other numerous landmark achievements, awards and legacies.
All these indeed worth recognition, commemoration andcelebration; and that is our purpose of gathering herethis day.
There are lots and lots of literary activities and packages slated for this occasion which will soon begin to unfold in their best footings.

So, ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you all to this memorial and monumental occasion, and pray that the good Lord who made it possible for us to gather here this day will bless and enrich us mightily with the good things he has prepared for us, as well as enable us to live a life worthy of emulation and to leave a legacy worthy of celebration, even after our life here on this earth.
Once again, I welcome you all and declare this occasion open in the name of God the Father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit.
AMEN.
Izunna I. Okafor,the coordinator of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers,Anambra State Chapter.

Friday, 18 November 2016

Urunwa Austine chidiebere Director Media/Information SYNW Anambra state

 


An award of DIRECTOR OF MEDIA/INFORMATION Society of Young Nigeria Writer ANAMBRA STATE chapter was presented to Urunwa Austine ChidiebereHe Is from EBENATOR Community In Nnewi South LGA.
Congratulations to him........

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS CELEBRATES ACHEBE. BY IZUNNA I. OKAFOR

The capital city of Anambra State,Awka was weds.16th day of November 2016  thrilled and overwhelmed  as the Anambra State Chapter of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers Anambra State Chapter held a one day literary programme in the memory of Late. Prof Chinua Achebe.
This great monumental event with the tag "REMEMBERING CHINUA ACHEBE: A LITERARY ICON" which was the first of its kind was held by the Anambra State Chapter of the  Society of Young Nigerian Writers, in collaboration with the Anambra State Library Board.
The event which took place on Achebe's date of birth (16th day of November 2016) was held at the auditorium hall of the Prof. Kenneth Dike E-Library Awka Anambra State.
In his opening remarks, Izunna Okafor, the coordinator of the event who is also the Anambra State Coordinator of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and a well known
young Nigerian writer, noted that the main aims of the event were to recognize, celebrate, commemorate and honour the life, works, contributions, achievements and legacies of the great Literary Icon - late Prof. Chinua Achebe - who was born on the 16th day of November 1930 and died on the 21st day of March 2013.
"Achebe was born on a great day like this in the year 1930 and died on the 21st day of March 2013 at the age of 82 years, 125 days; spending about 30, 076 days in his whole life, with laudable achievements and legacies of which the whole world is reaping today in our own generation"
the coordinator (Izunna Okafor) in his own word.
The event attracted over two hundred participants drawn from students, lecturers, top government functionaries, young and established writers, artists, readers, journalists, publishers, teachers, librarians, poets and other members of the public, from both far and near to witness the event and celebrate Achebe.
In the list of guests were the Honorable Commissioner For Education in Anambra State, Prof. Kate Omenugha; Dr. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh of the faculty of Arts ANSU; Rev. Prof. Anayo Kamnebe ( the Dean faculty of Mgt. Sc. Unizik); the SSA to the Governor on Youth Mobilization and Empowerment Engr Tony Uche Ezekwelu; Mr. Okeke Chika Jerry (author/publisher); Mr. Tony Akudinobi (author/art maker); Isidore Uzoatu (author), among other numerous guests.
The event featured lectures, poem recitation, poetry performance, book dramatization, essay presentation, art work exhibition, questions and answers, entertainment, certificates/awards presentation, launching of the Society's first poetry/essay anthology, plus the host of other literary spices with which the event was garnished - all in the memory of Achebe.
The audience were also thrilled by a visual art display/poetry performance by a young talented artist Mr. Uche Ezeemo as he drew a purely identical portrait picture of late prof. Chinua Achebe within a couple of 5 minutes, under the melodic background tone of his  poetic partner Chioma who demonstrated and wooed the audience as she sang for him to draw.
There were also recognition and reward of those who submitted entries in the "CALL FOR SUBMISSION: IN THE MEMORY OF ACHEBE" which was opened online (between 1st to 30th October) in the memory of the legend to mark this venerable occasion, and which attracted over 50 submissions from within and outside Nigeria, including submissions from Zimbabwe, America and South Africa.
The best ten entries were also announced at the event with special recognition to the authors.
"Indeed, Events like this worth sustenance, great support and consistent encouragement as it would continue to serve as a catalyst to spring up the spirit and the zeal of achievements in the lives of the students, youths and the members of the public in general"
Mr. Okeke Chika Jerry noted during his interactive lecture with the participants.
On his own part, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilization and Empowerment - Engr Tony Uche Ezekwelu avowed his readiness and that of his office in supporting events like that especially when they coming from the youths themselves, who are the futures of tomorrow.
He also promised to ensure that the event is celebrated annually so as to keep the pace intact and ensure that Anambra State continues to remain in the front line in the case of literary activities in Nigeria, setting the standards for others follow.
Also filled with joy that this great initiative was coming from young people,  Rev. Prof. Kamnebe Anayo represented by Mr. Nnamdi Osondu commended the organizers of the monumentally memorial event for their great initiative and reechoed the old century dictum that great events like that worth sustenance and encouragement.
Secondary school students who also presented literary works in the memory of Achebe were also encouraged and advised to sustain and uphold their love and passion for literary works and at the same time, never despise their studies, but aspire to make the best out of it.
Among the secondary schools from Awka who made presentations at the event were: Igwwbuike Grammar School Awka, Kenneth Dike Memorial Secondary School Awka, St. John of God Secondary School Awka, Community Secondary School Okpuno, National Secondary School Awka, Faith Model Secondary School Awka and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University High School Awka.
Each of the School which participated in the event was issued with a Certificate of Participation.
In the same vein, the entrants who submitted the ten outstanding entries were equally issued with Certificates of Achievement.
According to Comr. Ibiam Ufiem Ude who is the editor of the SYNW Anambra Chapter and who also headed the judging panel; all the entries received were quite outstanding, but after series of logical vetting and in depth scrutiny, the committee were able to elicit the under listed titles and names as those who finally made it to the list:
1. Good Night by Paul Abiola Oku-Ola (LAGOS)
2. Strategies for Maximizing Achebe's Literary Writing, By Udosoh Anyanime (LAGOS).
3. Usman Nurain Muhammad (ABU, ZARIA).
4. In his Valour By Nzoputachi Samuel E. (AWKA)
5. My Legendary - Achebe By Ifeoma Isabella Okeke (LAGOS).
6. Achebe's Bone By Agele Ayowole (ONDO).
7. Dimples of Freedom by Mbizo Chirasa (ZIMBABWE).
8. Chinua Achebe: A man by Nwanne Agwu. (ABAKALIKI)
9. Chinua Achebe: Beyond A Legend, By Dr. Onah Stanley Kenechukwu (ANAMBRA)
10. May God fight on my behalf by Agholor Henry Nduka (OAU OSUN).
"The order of arrangement is not significant on the list. And mind you also that releasing these ten entries never meant that others are not outstanding; we are only keeping our promise of fetching out the top ten.
"So, all the entries are quintessentially outstanding and we shall publish all of them online as welllll" the judge noted.
In her note of appreciation,  the acting Director of the Kenneth Dike E-Library Awka, Miss Nkechi Udeze, appreciated the whole participants,  who understood the value of the event and deemed it fit to come from far and near to witness the monumental occasion.
"This is the first edition of this epoch making and groundbreaking event -"Remembering Chinua Achebe: A literary Icon" as being celebrated by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers Anambra State Chapter" Izunna Okafor (the coordinator) reiterated during his closing remarks.
"And the second (next year's) edition of it is  expected to be much greater and mightier than this, as the Lord strengthens us by his Grace" he concluded as he assigned the onus of earlier publicity to Ojiego Austine Chidiebere who is the Director of Media, Society of Young Nigerian Writers Anambra State Chapter.
IZUNNA I. OKAFOR

Thursday, 17 November 2016

VISIT OF ANAMBRA STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE TO IGWE ANAYO OBIKA EZEOHA II OF EZINIFITE NNEWI SOUTH LGA

On Weds.16th of November 2016,Anambra State Commissioner of Police Paid a Courtesy Visit to:His Royal Highness Igwe Anayo Obika (EZEOHA 11) of Ezinifite at his Palace in Ezinifite Community.
His Royal Highness Igwe Edwin Chinewubeze Ezejiburu (Ezejiofor 1) Obi of Ebenator was present there.

Photos:



2016 NEW YAM FESTIVAL CELEBRATION OF EZINIFITE COMMUNITY,NNEWI SOUTH LGA-ANAMBRA STATE

EDSFGSFSF

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Collapsed Building at Ebenator Community


Collapsed Building at  Ebenator Community.Thank God no life was loss.
 

Construction of Civic centre in Ebenator Community which is situated along Orie Nwankwo Market Road


Clearing of site and the Foundation laying ceremony for the construction of Civic centre in Ebenator Community In Nnewi South LGA,which is situated along Orie Nwankwo Market Road by His Royal Highness Igwe Chinewube Ezejiburu,

High Chief (Dr) Felix Udem Okafor the interim President AASDU

Congratulation to High Chief (Dr) Felix Udem Okafor
Umealasambara of Ebenator...
Onowu Ebube Ukwu of Ebenator Ozuluogu Kingdom..
Akaepuchionwa of Ehime Mbano......
Ugbala of Avuvu ikeduru.....
Ohamaeziokwu Anaedo.....
Ekete Ukwu of Utuh......
On his elevation to the position of Interim President of ASSOCIATION OF ANAMBRA STATE DEVELOPMENT UNIONS,LAGOS (AASDU)

He is from Ebenator Community In Nnewi South LGA.
CONGRATULATIONS SIR.....

Pa Christopher Okechukwu {Egbochuogu} Eldest Person In Ebenator Community Is Dead.

He is the Foremost Educationist,Legend,Grand Patron EDU General and the eldest person in Ebenator Community in Nnewi south LGA.The end of an era.The man who took Ebenator to enviable height in education as far back as 1930s."In man nature's copy is not eternal".he triumphantly joins the saints on 1st Nov.2016 being the feast of all saints.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Adieu the great Educationist!!!
Pa Christopher Okechukwu {Egbochuogu)

TRIPPLE FISH BAR(TFB) LOCATED ALONG UTUH-OSUMENYI ROAD

Triple Fish Bar(TFB) located  Utuh-Osumenyi Rd will opening soon.

PHOTOS......








Tuesday, 8 November 2016

REST IN PEACE HRM LOLO LUCY ANANTI (NEE NWADIUGWU)

MbaneseBlog Team mourn with entire ANANTI family of Ifite Village,Ezinifite and NWADIUGWU family of Umeaka Village,Osumenyi  both in Nnewi South LGA...on the Death of their Wife,Mother,Aunt,Sister,Mother inlaw and Sister inlaw: Late  HRM LOLO LUCY ANANTI (NEE NWADIUGWU).
May her soul Rest In peace.

Monday, 7 November 2016

The Age of AIDS : Origins of HIV : The Congo Connection





We've now looked at the alternative view which does not accept that HIV causes AIDS. As such, going forward, it's important to bear in mind that any theory that links AIDS to HIV is not absolute.

However, because the current Scientific paradigm propagates the idea that HIV causes AIDS, we now turn to the history of HIV itself by attempting to trace its origins.

PETER OBI....WORDS ON MARBLE! "




Gov Peter Obi quotes that set the internet on fire...

"To you young people, Take Back your Country...it is your future they are toying with". - Peter Obi

"I reduced my convoy to 5 vehicles and you cannot buy fuel unless I am in the car".- Peter Obi

"If I sleep in a hotel and have to pay N250k a night, I will be awake all night...feeling like I was robbed". - Peter Obi

"You know there are many big men in Anambra state, so when they want to see me, I say to them I will come to you instead".- Peter Obi

"We handed schools back to Churches and by 2013, we were number one in WAEC."- Peter Obi

"I beg you to participate more in politics, the society we help them abuse today will take its revenge tomorrow".- Peter Obi

"The only way out of recession is to spend for growth. You can only spend for growth either from savings or from borrowing.
The question is: what are you borrowing for?
Are you borrowing for consumption or for production?
When you borrow for consumption, you are heading for disaster."

WHO IS PETER OBI?



Mr Peter Obi



NAME : Mr. Peter Gregory OBI, (CON)

DATE OF BIRTH : 19th July 1961,

PLACE OF BIRTH: Onitsha, Nigeria

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

· Christ the King College, Onitsha (W.A.S.C.)

. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (B.A. Philosophy)

· Lagos Business School, Nigeria (Chief Executive Program)

· Harvard Business School, Boston, U.S.A. (Mid to Mid Marketing)

· Harvard Business School, Boston, U.S.A. (Changing the Game)

DANDY BEST PERFORMING LIVE AT EZENDIGBO IN ONDO STATE SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION

5TH OF NOV. 2016  EZENDIGBO IN ONDO STATE  CELEBRATED HIS SILVER JUBILEE AND OFALA FESTIVAL HAVING DANDY BEST(OBERENWA JI EGWU EBEAGU MBO NA EZINIFITE NNEWI SOUTH) AS THE PERFORMING ARTISTE. AFRICA INDEPENDENT TELEVISION(AIT) WILL BE AIRING THE  EVENT..ALL THE IGBO INDIGENES FROM NOOKS AND CRANNY OF ONDO STATE WERE PRESENT.
PHOTOS........