Mayhem in Anambra, Abia: 9 dead, Zone 13 Police Hq attacked
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…Hoodlums raze Police station in Abia, free suspects
…IPOB denies involvement in attacks
…Explains why ESN, EbubeAgu can’t work together
…Miyetti Allah demands inclusion in EbubeAgu security outfit
By Vincent Ujumadu, Ugochukwu Alaribe & Steve Oko
Attacks on security formations in the South East continued yesterday as gunmen again attacked the Police headquaters in Anambra and a Police station in Abia.
Two Policemen and three other persons were killed when gunmen attacked the Zone 13 police headquarters at Ukpo, in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Similarly, hoodlums razed the Uzuakoli Police Division in Bende council area of Abia State.
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Ofo, a small stick that performs wonders in Igboland
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• Ofo stands for truthfulness, justice and sincerity Igwe Ugwuoke
• It is a symbol of spirituality that connects people with the spirit of their ancestors Enachioken Abiriba
• It is the most unique tree in Igboland, an antidote for poison Prof. Opata
• Ofo is symbol of authority, truth Abia monarch
• It is the most celebrated tree in Igboland because of its uniqueness
• Ofo is a defender of the innocent, oppressed Chief Onyeke
• Ofo is like the Bible; you do not carry it carelessly Anekwe
By Anayo Okoli, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Chinedu Adonu, Chinonso Alozie, Ikechukwu Odu, Nwabueze Okonkwo & Steve Oko
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How Igbo communities prepare for farming season
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By Anayo Okoli, Vincent Ujumadu, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Chinedu Adonu, Chinonso Alozie & Steve Oko
IN Igbo land, various communities usher in the farming season with one form of celebration/festival or the other as a way of thanking God for the previous season and praying for a better farming year.
In Anambra State, where many communities are agrarian with no fewer than 70 per cent of their population engaging in one form of farming activity or the other, some of them have their unique ways of ushering in a new farming season.
Why Igbo now invest in girl-child education
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…Properly groomed daughter is an asset Chief Ikeoha
…Importance of girl-child education is huge Wilcox-Iwuchukwu
…Era of preferential treatment over sex of a child over Mrs. Ebere
…Still important to give the boys best for their role in families Anakwe
By Anayo Okoli, Vincent Ujumadu, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Nwabueze Okonkwo,Peter Okutu, Chinenye Ozor, Chinedu Adonu & Chinonso Alozie
IN the past, it was not fashionable in Igbo land to send girls to school. The kitchen was rather seen as the best place for them. Hence, they were given out early in marriage. Families preferred to send only the boys for apprenticeship or to school for the few that had interest in education. Today, the situation has glaringly changed.