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Community Leaders Decry “Travesty of Justice” in Scathing Rebuke of Court Decision

Community Leaders Decry “Travesty of Justice” in Scathing Rebuke of Court Decision

COURT RULING ON EZE ARO IX DISPUTE IGNITES WIDESPREAD OUTRAGE In a contentious move, a court has issued a restraining order against Eze Eberechukwu Kanu Oji, prohibiting him from assuming the title of Eze Aro IX amidst a protracted traditional ruler dispute. The ruling has sparked vehement criticism from community leaders and stakeholders, who have denounced the decision as a "travesty of justice" that undermines the rights and traditions of the Aro people. The dispute over the rightful occupant of the Eze Aro IX throne has persisted for years, with multiple claimants vying for the position. Despite the controversy, Eze…
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How Igbos Conducted Brain Surgery Centuries Ago.

How Igbos Conducted Brain Surgery Centuries Ago.

Ancient Igbos used to conduct brain surgery centuries ago, my late uncle had one when he was a kid. It was done by a local native doctor. The patient will be given lots alcohol, then pinned down by people and the surgeon will split their skull and remove the tumor from the brain. Then cover the gape with herbs and bind the skull together with ropes made from palm fronds. Patient heals over some weeks.There are still videos on youtube about some other native African tribes conducting these surgeries successfully. This only means that the knowledge for this type of…
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Dave Uma Calls for strong action against Teenage “Unwanted Pregnancies” in our communities

Dave Uma Calls for strong action against Teenage “Unwanted Pregnancies” in our communities

Does anyone else frequently wonder, as I do, how often young and unmarried adolescent girls from Amaekpu and other Ohafia Communities become pregnant and give birth to children at home with reckless abandon? Pregnancy is now so affordable that no one even bats an eyelid or frowns at it. The Community is totally overburdened. Maybe you should stroll over to Ime-Ogo. Teenage girls struggling to make ends meet can be seen at Okpu Omama Nde Uyo clutching, cuddling, or carrying their infants behind their backs. They market a variety of goods, the majority of which are economically worthless. The majority…
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Origin of Ohafia War Dance (Download MP3 Audio)

Origin of Ohafia War Dance (Download MP3 Audio)

The Ohafia War Dance (Igbo: ikpirikpi ogu) is a popular war dance performed in several parts of Eastern Nigeria. The dance which has its roots from Ohafia is performed by a group of muscular men in commemoration of their strength in fighting and winning wars in the past. DOWNLOAD ORIGIN According to oral history, the ancestors of Ohafia were renowned to be mighty men of war who were always on the lookout for wars to take part in. The Ohafia warrior tradition which remains one of the fundamental identity of the people of Ohafia is hinged in the performance of…
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