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New Yam Festival: Ohaneze ABESAN Lagos Brings Igbo Community Together

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The New Yam Festival the traditional culture of Igbo land was showcased on Sunday at Amen Centre, Abesan Lagos. The event which is designed to bring the igbo community together withing Abesan, Ipaja, Command, Ayobo and Shagari Estate was a huge success.

Though the maiden or the first edition, the event brought dignitaries such as the Mosan/Okunola  LCDA chairperson, Eze Igbo , President General Ohaneze ndi Igbo Lagos and so many others. 

Speaking during the occasion, the Chairman of Ohaneze ndi Igbo (Abesan Chapter ) Moses Nwokoro said “we believe that igbo culture shouldn’t die, we are using this opportunity to tell our children born outside igbo land what is applicable in igbo cultural setting so that they would be in tune with the cultural realities. Also we want to ensure that the language is spoken by the children . “

” Not only doing the New Yam festival, the Ohaneze Abesan Chapter can be described as more of interventionist group rather than cultural group. We intervene when are member is either in distress, trouble or harrassed. We pull resources to ensure that issues like that is sorted out. We have assisted people in accomodations challanges, medical problems  or even harassment from the touts which is a daily occurrence in some parts of Lagos”,  Nwokoro added.

The chairman used the opportunity to ask the igbo community who are not yet a card carrying members should endeavor to be part of the association so that they can enjoy thee benefits.

The new yam festival is away of thanking good for bountiful harvest for the year and as an association which is made up of christians majorly, they thanked God .

Many members were pleased with the outing. Speaking on this, Jude Agada, a guest said “we are very excited about this and we hope that this continues. This is the first time we have this in this area and I commend the chairman.”

Speaking in line with Jude ,Emeka Ndukwu,the secretary of the Ohaneze Abesan Chapter added”it hasn’t been easy planning this,we just had few weeks to plan this due to restriction imposed on Covid 19 which is good for our safety. We thank those that graced the occasion and those that contributed also.

Onyekachi Egwim, an executive remarked that “it is a thing of joy that we had a turn out and it’s a pure demonstration of Igbo community commitment in seeing that the Igbo culture survives. Here, we strongly believe in “Nwanne di Na Mba. All igbo are one be it from any state or political region. We also thank those that came , we appreciate the contributions and donations. “

Moses Nwokoro, the current chairman of Ohaneze Abesan Chapter, though less than a year in office can be described as energetic and focused president, poised to bring innovations and development to the association which is in line with the Secretariat at Enugu State. He believes in the concept of anything worth doing , is worth doing well and the first New yam festival is a testament to his leadership and team work abilities.

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Nigerian Woman Breaks Guinness World Record With 55-Hour Interview Marathon

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Nigerians are actively participating in the Guinness World Records breaking feats which is quite encouraging and interesting.

You can say this has been the order of the day for over a year now as determined individuals have been coming into the spotlight to showcase their ability to break previously held records on different skills and talents.

This time around, Nigerian social media entrepreneur Clara Chizoba Kronborg has broken the world record for the longest interviewing marathon with a time of 55 hours 24 seconds.

The previous record was 37 hours 44 minutes by Rob Oliver (USA) in 2022.

Congratulations to Clara Chizoba on her Guinness World Records feat.

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President Tinubu Congratulates Tunde Onakoya On Guinness World Chess Record

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr. Tunde Onakoya on setting a new world chess record and sounding the gong of Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity at the square of global acclaim.

Mr. Onakoya broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon on Saturday, after playing for over 58 hours and winning every match in tow.

President Tinubu celebrates the Nigerian Chess Champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa for the rare feat, but especially for the reason driving this compelling demonstration of character, which is raising funds for African children to learn and find opportunity through chess.

The President states Mr. Onakoya has shown a streak customary among Nigeria’s youth population, the audacity to make good change happen; to baffle impossibility, and propel innovations and solutions to the nation’s challenges, even from corners of disadvantage.

The President affirms that Nigeria’s youths have demonstrated in all fields, including Afrobeats, Nollywood, the pulsating skit-making enterprise, education, science, and technology, that great exploits can truly come from small quarters.

President Tinubu commends the inclination of Nigerians – across artificial partitions – for unity, once again exemplified through their undiluted support for this epoch-making endeavour.

The President assures all citizens that his administration remains strongly committed to creating and expanding opportunities for the youth to explore and exercise their abilities and become the symbols of greatness our nation represents into the future.

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Billionaire Socialite, E-Money To Take Full Responsibility Of Junior Pope’s Sons

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Nigerian socialite Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, recently expressed his sorrow over the tragic death of his late friend, Junior Pope, who passed away in a drowning accident.

In a heartfelt note, E-Money mourned the loss of the Nollywood star and pledged to take care of Junior Pope’s three sons, making them part of his family. This gesture of generosity and support has touched many hearts, raising questions about the importance of friendship and community support in times of grief.

In his post, He wrote;

“We tenderly remember your final words on the boat, “NA ONLY ME DEM BORN I GET 3 CHILDREN NA ME GO RAISE THEM,” and we solemnly commit to honoring that vow. Your children now find solace in the embrace of the Okonkwo family, and we, as members of that family, pledge to nurture them as you would have wished. Your absence leaves a palpable void, JP, and your memory will forever be held dear. Rest peacefully, knowing that you are deeply cherished, and may God’s blessings encompass your soul, your family, and all who hold you in their hearts. ” – E-Money

E-money’s post

God bless him as he keeps his promise.

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