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HRH EZE CHARLES ONWUKWE IHEKE
Nkalu-ukwu 1 of Amankalu Igbere

Eze Charles Onwukwe Iheke
Nkalu-ukwu 1 of Amankalu Igbere Autonomous Community
1937 - 2019
On November 4th 2019, HRH Eze Charles Onwukwe Iheke, Nkalu-ukwu 1 of Amankalu, Igbere passed on.  On November 9, after announcing his passing at Amankalu Igbere, the community declared a 4-day mourning period covering Afo, Nkwo, Eke, Orie (market days) and began to commiserate with a traditional 7 gun salute after beating of the ikoro.  The Eze’s council, community executives, and other community members came out in traditional dancing displays around Igbere to honor their fallen leader.  May his soul rest in peace.

Ikoro Amankalu located at Isiegbu

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Chinwe Awa Ude-Umanta Committed to Mother Earth

Chinwendu Awa Ude-Umanta was committed to mother earth on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Ivy Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Maryland, USA.
Earlier, a memorial service was held at the Tabernacle Church, S Laurel Drive, in Laurel MD.
Family, friends, college alumni and well-wishers held a wake keeping for Chinwe on Friday October 18.

Chinwe kwadoro akwado. Chinwe nwere madu. Ndi Igbere in Maryland and others from far and wide including London, Florida, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, California and Nigeria, ikwu ra ibe, ndi enyi na ndi mba di iche iche, biara duo Chinwe laa na udo. Anyi rio Obasi di n’ elu ka onabata mkpuru-obi Chinwe.

The gathering was evidence that Chinwe was a good person while on earth and heaven will welcome her in good standing.
Chinwe who passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, on October 9, 2019 hails from Umuobasi, Amankalu, Igbere, Abia State, Nigeria, was married to Ude-Umanta and was survived by her son, husband, mother and father Chief & Lolo Ikwechegh and Chinasa Awa, siblings Chima Awa, Nnenna Awa Onyegbado, Ugo Awa Chike Okonkwo, Nwabueze Awa, Queen O. Awa, lots of uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, including the publisher of Igbo Basics.com along with other relatives and a load of friends.

The family appreciates and thanks all those who commiserated with them during this time of mourning.
May her soul rest in peace

Mbano Association of New Jersey Fundraise to build a Surgical Center and Launched Her Women Uniform

Mbano Association of New Jersey raised funds toward the construction of a Surgical Center currently under construction at Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria, even as she launched her Women Uniform. The event which took place at the Sacred Heart’s Church Hall in Irvington NJ demonstrated the outreach of the Mbano Community within the Nigerian community featured presentation of Kolanut and children’s dance.

The Chairman of the occasion, Sir Clement Ezeh in his opening remarks encouraged friends and well-wishers to support a worthy course for this Modern Surgical Theatre being built on land nearly about five thousand square feet at Mbano, he thanked the President of the Association Dr. Ejike Ndubuisi P.hd and organizing committee members of the event as well as the entire Mbano community along with their friends. Notable dignitaries in attendance at the event included Dr. Obiora, Chief Allwell Ezealaji Hon. Elliot Isibor, Dame Ivy Onyejekwe, Lady Chinwe Njoku and Hon. Kalu Ndukwe of Nkporo, a Former Commissioner of Health for Abia State Nigeria.
Ezeh appealed to the audience to donate generously toward realizing the completion of the Surgical Center, stating that, you never know if you will be the first to receive treatment in that theater.

The highlight of the event was the Launching of the Mbano Women Uniform spearheaded by the able ladies of Mbano and Lady Chinonso Ezeh who flew in all the way from Nigeria specifically for this event. A website www.mbanonj.com is being setup to avail supporters the opportunity and convenience to donate for this noble project through their computer or cell phone. Click on picture to view video

Ohanaeze plans big for Zik, Ojukwu, Biafra heroes

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has unveiled plans to immortalise foremost nationalist and Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, governor of former Eastern region, Dr. Akanu Ibiam and those who fought the cause of Biafra, whether living or dead

Nigerians in New Jersey Celebrate Ndubuisi Ejike, Ph.D

Congratulations Ndubuisi Ejike, Ph.D on your rare academic achievement.
You worked hard to earn this success. Now enjoy the fruits of your dreams come through.

Ka onye si agba ka ekwe ji akuru-ya event on September 27, 2019

Humble Professor Eme Ekekwe, A man of Integrity

To my amiable, kind, assertive, simple, courageous, humble, peaceful, eloquent and greatest benefactor , Prof. Eme Nwachukwu Ekekwe, congratulations on your well deserved and meritorious retirement as a lecturer in the University of Port-Harcourt. My mentor and coach, Uncle, academician, erudite scholar , I am glad you have produced so many people whose inks will continue to scribble your vision about the Nigeria state and life generally. I am super excited that I have tapped and will continue to tap from your wealth of experience. You have always been a great motivator. As you retire, may your hand never get tired of holding a pen.
Thanks for all you have been to me

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Ezumezu (Convention) of Igbere Progressive Association International in Canada 2019

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Anire Okogun big 50

to Anire Amorighoye Celey-Okogun

Happy Wonderful Golden Birthday my love.

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Inauguration of Igbere Development Association in USA

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Chartering/Inauguration of PCNI-Nottingham Branch,  United Kingdom (PCNI)

Chartering/Inauguration of PCNI-Nottingham Branch,  United Kingdom by Peoples Club President,  High Chief Sir Dr.. Joseph Ilonze,  EzeUgonna, Ojoto. Also present were Chief Sir Polly Z Ubah,  Ugo Eji Eje Mba Na Ishi-Ubomiri,  1st Vice President (National/International), first Female Patron Chief Dr. F. N. Nwako-Oraelosi, MD (Oduenyi Abagana) of London Branch,  Nze Sir Dr. Dan Onyeagba,  Ukpaka Nagba Na Udummiri, 3rd Vice President,  London Branch Chairman,  Chief Chinedu Nwosu,  Udoakpuenyi Na Ekwe ancient Kingdom and a host of other dignitaries from all over the world.

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Imagine The Ikoro Sound when Iroko tree falls

Imagine The Ikoro Sound when Iroko tree falls

Igwe Ralph Ekpeh was welcomed with a red carpet event at the residence of Ozomkpu Francis Owoh preceding a convention held by Chief Owoh’s organization, the Enugwu-Ukwu Community Development Union (ECDU)-New York Branch.  Igwe Ekpeh has been the Eze of the Enugwu-Ukwu area for the last 9 years, bringing with his leadership a sense of peace and organization to the local community.  Though in an elevated position he remains, as described by members of his community humble, kind, and accommodating.  The Igwe appointed Ozompku Owoh to his cabinet as an advisior 3 years ago and made him an ambassador for the Enugwu-Ukwu community abroad, so naturally when the Igwe came in to rally the community at the convention with his presence, Chief Owoh threw a grand celebration at his own residence to welcome him for the first time to the greater New York area.

Patronship Installation of Chief Dr. F. N. Nwako-Oraelosi MD (Oduenyi Abagana) Peoples Club of Nigeria International (PCNI)

August 28, 2018 Peoples Club of Nigeria International installed their first Female Patron Chief Dr. F. N. Nwako-Oraelosi, MD (Oduenyi Abagana) The event which took place at the Country residence (Enyi House) of Nwako-Oraelosi at Orafia Village Abagana, Anambra State Nigeria in an atmosphere of pump and peagantry featured open air Christian Church Service, traditional breaking of Kolanuts, address by the Interim President of the Club Igwe Charles Ezeudogu, introduction of PCNI branches, formal installation ceremony, entertainment/merriments and speaches.

Earlier, the Igwe of Abagana His Majesty Obi P. Mbamalu Okeke was ushered in by the Ohamadike International W#ar Dancers representatives of Nkalukwu 1 of Amankalu Igbere in Bende Local Goverment Area of Abia State. The installation ceremony garced by various branches of PCNI including the London Branch which Dr Nwako Oraelosi is a member. IRM Igwe R. N. Nwankwo, Trustee/Patron (Nkataukwu) Igwe Ogene conducted the formal handover of Staff and Certificate of Patronship to the new Patron Dr. F. N. Nwako-Oraelosi (Oduenyi Abagana)

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‘Nigeria will thrive when every Nigerian is able to thrive’

Polly Ubah & Others Complete NJ Governor Murphy's Transition2018 Committee Assignment

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Deputy Mayor of Newark NJ Ugochukwu Nwaokoro representing Mayor Ras Baraka, welcomes Emeka Okpukpara Jr., President of Umu Igbo Unite to Newark as Isaac Iheke representing Igbo Basics Publications concludes the interview (click pic for details)

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