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LadyExcellency:
Ikwerres deny ancestral affiliation with South-East
4th July 2024
Ikwerres
• L – R: Senator Andrew Uchendu, HRH Damian Ejiohu, Dr Stella Elechi. Godspower Onuekwa and Dr Sam Emejuru at the book presentation

By
Dennis Naku
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The Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State has insisted that they have no ancestral link with the South-Eastern part of the country, as being erroneously portrayed in some quarters.

They maintained that they are a distinct ethnic group in Rivers State, South-South of Nigeria, and are by no means connected to the Igbos, who are located in the South-East geo-political zone of the country.

A prominent Ikwerre elder, Sir Mike Elechi, stated this at the launch of a book titled ‘Without Prejudice: An Exploration of Ikwerre History,’ written by the late Dick Azunda Hekerem Emejuru.

Represented by His Royal Highness Damian Ejiohuo, the Nye Nwe-Ali Ndele in Emohua Local Government Area of the state, Elechi, a member of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, who was the chairman of the occasion, said in his address that the Ikwerres have a migration history from the ancient Benin kingdom, adding, “At about 1438 AD, there was a revolution in the Benin kingdom, which led to the assassination of the heir apparent to the throne of the Oba of Benin.”

He added, “The revolution was premised on human sacrifice during a particular festival. Some princes – namely, Asava, Oniche, Akalaka and Owiri – spearheaded the revolution. All of the princes involved in the skirmish ran eastwards for safety with their families.

“Akalaka moved down with his family of two wives and children to Elele (Okani-eli). His first wife begat two sons – Ekpeye and Ogba – and the second wife begat Iwhurohna, Etche and Ngwa…The same incident that led to the Benin revolution reared its ugly head again at Elele. It was to your tents oh Israel. Ekpeye, led by his first son Ehuda, crossed the Sombriero River with Ogba, and the latter moved towards the Orashi area.

“Iwhurohna and his barrage of three wives and many children decided to remain at Elele, ‘Akwerrile naa soh nii nowa’’ meaning ‘we have decided to remain here,’ and that was how the name Ikwerre came to be.”

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, who was represented by Senator Andrew Uchendu, urged the Ikwerre people to be proud of who they are, stressing the roles politicians can play in preserving the Ikwerre history.

Lying Elders!. Let me complete your story, whilst:
Akalaka ( A bini name with Igbo meaning) migrated and founded Ikwerre, His other compatriots from Bini, namely:
Asava founded Asaba
Oniche founded Onicha
Then, of course Owiri founded Owerri as we know it today.

In conclusion, If Asaba are Igbos and will be joining SE as Anioma State capital soon, Onicha and Owerri are already in SE. Mr Chief Linus Mba, does that mean that Akalaka and his descendants should also be in SE?

NaMe4:
Okay. A bill will be passed to change the name to South Central. That is after more important issues have been taken care of.

When Anioma joins SE, I think South Central or Mid-South will be a better name for us. Then, the rest of the SS can become Far South if you do not like SS

victory36:
Honestly, of it will bring an economic bailout of some sort, then we had better sign it. Better to live with gays than live in hopelessness and poverty

Creamypie:
Which monarchs? Any first class king amongst them like dein if Agbor ?

Taah mechie onu, who is dein of Agbor, you mean the Obi of Agbor?; The Igbo boy that was brought up by the Oba of Bini under a known circumstance, who thinks that he is Bini and trying to re-write the history of Agbor.

Enuani people are cool to join SE, ditto main stream Ika and Ndokwa/Ukwuani.

You should be grateful that SE took bullets for your 1966 misdemeanor and died in numbers during IPOB movement of emancipation, and you will become a beneficiary on a platter of gold with the creation of Anioma in SE for our struggle. What do you think, you have in Anioma that is not in SE? - Oil, gas, River Niger, Railway, Intellectuals, Azu Ndu, Banga Soup, Ofe nsala or what?. Join your Brothers in peace for we say IGWEBUIKE

Amah70:
First time you talk about Anioma state but didn't try to deceive the gullible ones in the southeast that you want your Anioma State to be the 6th state for the southeast.
Good.
A sixth state for the southeast must be created from Imo and Anambra States or from either Imo or Anambra State.

Please, we do not want any balkanization of Anambra. We support Anioma State to be the 6th SE State!

helinues:
Why can't Gov Soludo media personnel express themselves without throwing tantrums?

Just like Agbadorians are doing without tantrums to the Obidients!

kikake:
All na Igbo land. It's like
Soludo's hometown is in proposed Orlu state. Orlu state is proposed to have government ministries and development projects to be located in every nook and cranny of the state.

My suggestion to Ohaneze on this 6th SE State is to give Anioma State promoters the choice of first refusal, referendum will be conducted for them to become the 6th SE state, and if they vote NO, then, Adada, ENOA, Etiti, or Orlu state should be supported in that other.

I do not want any balkanization of Anambra, we are perfect together!

BeeBeeOoh:
https://dailypost.ng/2024/07/02/i-wonder-how-nigeria-survives-olukoyede-laments-over-huge-stolen-money/

Tell Tinubu to submit an Executive bill for CAPITAL PUNISHMENT for Embezzlement of Public Fund above 50K and the country will be sanitized over-night

cadmanspize:
A hotel, legacy project of a governor who makes an appr. 1tr naira yeary budget? Maybe rail, but hotel is menial.
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Ikenga city and rail will be Soludo's legacy project. [/b]

Ikenga Mixed Industrial City that will soon be in either Etiti State or Orlu State as proposed. Please Soludo should move this city to the centre of Anambra between Awka and Onitsha

Peppermaster:
Tribute to Her Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr) Martha Dunkwu, Omu Anioma - by Frank Ofili

I met her for the first time on 27th December 2017 at Idumuje Unor in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was at an event to confer on my friend, Michael Brian Odiakose, the title of Chief Nwadialor (wa ji aka n’abo apa) of Idumuje Unor, by His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi Obi Charles Chukwunweike Anyasi III.

Resplendent in her cultural regalia, personal elegance, and panache reminiscent of a royal salamander - akwa ocha, beads, otulaka, red cap, ugo and all – she looked royal, regal, majestic! Like an empress, she walked with a certain swagger that was at once leisurely and purposeful.

But she was more. She was cultural elegance personified. She was, in many ways, different from all the other royalty around. She exuded an aura that was indescribable – imperial, kingly – attributes that make you keep a respectful distance. Heads turned in her direction, eyes blinked in humbled reverence you could almost cut through with a knife.

Born at Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Obi Martha Dunkwu attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Barkin Ladi, Plateau State and St. Murumba's College, Okpanam, Delta State. She worked for a couple of years in Ministry of Finance, Benin City, Edo State before proceeding to L.T.C. College of English and Secretarial Studies, London, England. She also attended South West London College, England, Henderson State University, Arkansas and University of Nevada, United State of America. Obi Martha Dunkwu was crowned Omu of Okpanam on 26th January 2002 and Omu Anioma on 15th January 2010. On 7th October 1998, His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba Erediauwa, CFR, Oba of Benin presented Obi Martha Dunkwu Royal Beads (Ivie-Urhu -Beaded Necklace).

She was a Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR), Member, Institute of Administrative Management (MIAM), England, Associate Member, Nigeria Institute of Management (ANIM), Past and First Female President, Asaba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ASACCIMA), Past and First Female President, Delta State Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (DELCIMMA) comprising Warri, Sapele, Asaba and Ethiope Chambers of Commerce and National Officer, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Member, Federal Government/Private Sector Committee on Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Member of Board, National Orientation Agency.

In 2001, the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England selected Obi Martha Dunkwu to be included in the "2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st century". Excerpts of the award read: "The Oxford English Dictionary defines intellectualism as the "Doctrine that Knowledge is wholly or mainly derived from pure reason" and it follows by saying that an intellectual is a person possessing a good understanding, enlightened person". Surely, therefore, this definition is the reason for your selection to be included in this prestigious publication which is due for release in late 2001".

Obi Martha Dunkwu was granted "21st Century Award for Achievement and included in the WHO IS WHO IN THE 21st Century also by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England. On October 3rd, 2001 she became pioneer recipient of the Indomitable Spirit Award" Abuja. On 19th June 2005, Obi Martha Dunkwu was conferred Doctor of Science D.Sc degree (Honoris Causa) by Columbus International University, Virgin Island, United Kingdom.

An Inductee, Nigerian Women Hall of Fame, Abuja, holder of many Traditional chieftaincy titles in Delta and Edo states, Patron Media Correspondents Chapel of Edo NUJ, Obi Martha Dunkwu was the Public Relations Consultant to His Royal Majesty, The Oba of Benin. Her friends and colleagues in the media admiringly call her "Royal Image Maker".

Obi Dunkwu was the Chairman, Board of Governors, Martha Dunkwu Education Centre. Leadership through conviction and relationships based on fairness, loyalty and trust, makes Obi Martha Dunkwu a proven leader, media guru, efficient motivator, recognized performer, able administrator, enterprising business-person, royal image maker, committed Public Relations practitioner translating professionalism into excellence, crisis manager of the highest order and Information Manager par excellence.

A loving, devoted, caring, disciplined and God-fearing mother of a son. Obi Martha Dunkwu was an ardent believer in Nigeria's leadership of the black world.

Today, I received the sad news that Obi (Dr) Martha Dunkwu has transitted to the Great Beyond at age 69. May her soul rest in peace, Amen

An Iroko has fallen. A great woman with a great personality!. Igbo race will surely miss you

Okpanam, Aniocha North, Anioma, and the Igbo race mourn your departure to the great beyond. We pray for the fortitude for the family to bear the loss and also the repose of her Soul IJN

Jee nke oma!

ch214:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNHb9fDKG9E&pp=ygUsSG9va3VwIEdpcmxzIGFycmVzdGVkIGJ5IHZpZ2lsYW50ZSBpbiBMYWdvcyA%3D
CONFESSION OF HOW A HOOKUP GIRL INFECTED SO MANY PEOPLE WITH HIV

I sense lies here. If the so-called man were judiciously on ARD, there would be a tiny chance of him infecting this lady. Similarly, if this girl were judiciously on ARD, she would not infect anyone. In fact, she can get another strain of HIV from her reckless behaviour that will cause her first line ARD to stop working

clearcrystal:
This meeting is a response to the recent sinister move by the great midget El-Rufai, Atiku and some northern governors. They are cooking something up north and nobody wan lose guard, you snooze you lose.

Like I said previously, once power returns to the North, it will never leave the North again.
The best option at the moment is to return to regional government and later divide this Country.

I know you are typing this as a SW'ner. Tell Mr President to be fair to Igbos by ceding our territories back to us so we can form alliance for regional government; otherwise...your guess is as good as mine for 2027

Why is Tinubu fighting Igbos instead of forming an alliance with us?

critique99:
Following my earlier thread in which I revealed the discussions among Southern Islamic preachers, we have noted significant interest in the conversation. And many Muslim faithful seem to be happy with the revelations now coming to light.
New contributors to the discussion aligned with the views shared, and further denounced the Sultan of Sokoto calling him the biggest religious criminal in Nigerian history. The key point from the new discussion is:

a) who appointed Sultan as head of Nigerian Muslims?
b) should a religious office be merged with Sokoto king?

Nobody could remember when, where, and how the Sultan was appointed or consecrated as Head of Nigerian Muslims.

In every other religion, there is a clear path to accession of high religious office. First, you must have lived a whole life of service to Allah, which would manifest as you climb the religious ladder, till you become a religious head. That is how it is with high religious offices, and the holders live exemplary lives. That is the way it is in all religions; the exception is with Northern Muslims. Someone becomes Sultan and immediately he assumes head of Nigerian Muslims. HELL NO. No, no, no. . It should NOT be like that. A religious office is separate from king. And before you attain such office, your exemplary life devoted to Allah must be well known to faithfuls, because they have seen you rise through the ranks. High religious offices are NOT for random people.

And as religious head, you are devoted to God/Allah. You role is to lead Muslim faithful in worship of Allah, and your religious office confers you with the authority to lead religious activities. Your whole life would have set the example for Muslims before you ever attain such office.

In Northern Nigeria, we have a Sultan who arrogated to himself the title of Head of Nigerian Muslims, but engages in all kinds of covert criminal activities, and he thinks we do not know. Take a look at the covert activities of a so-called religious leader

A) subverting democratic process [this one is fresh in our mind]
B) influencing judges [Sultan calls northern Judges and encourages them to give fraudulent judgements]
C) supporting criminal activities [Sultan signed numerous letters in support of Boko Haram]
D) inviting Islamic terrorists to Nigeria [this year alone, Zakir Naik and Hamas have come to Nigeria]
E) inciting northern military officers and giving ethnic orders [numerous testimonies abound]
F) influencing and using government officials to promote northern interest [live testimony from several people]
G) causing religious division [voice of Esau, hand of Jacob]
H) championing the North/South divide [live testimony]
I) importing migrants, killers and criminals to destabilize the nation [voice of Esau, hands of Jacob]
J) driving the Fulani conquest agenda [voice of Esau, hands of Jacob, from intelligence source]
No other king does these things.
These are the covert activities of a man who is supposed to be Devoted to God, and guide Muslim faithful to lead righteous lives. A man who was never appointed or elected into any religious position. Since when did the Head of Muslims become an appendage of Sokoto Caliphate. Northern Nigeria is a den of illiteracy, am sorry. There is nothing right in the North, everything is upside down. A king should NOT be a religious office. Religion is Not tradition.

Fulani did NOT bring Islam to Nigeria. Fulani did NOT bring Islam to Hausa land. The Dan Fodio jihad was extremist and doesn't entitle the Sultan to be the Head of Nigerian Muslims. Sokoto jihad is not a consecration to office as Head of Nigerian Muslims. And certainly, the office of Head of Nigerian Muslims can NOT be hereditary, neither is a religious office related to traditional kingship. Religion is different from tradition. Religion is different from politics. Religion is religion. It can NOT be mixed with tradition or politics. Muslims must wake UP.

Please we need answers to the questions:
a) who appointed Sultan as head of Nigerian Muslims?
b) should a religious office be merged with Sokoto king?

Time is set to have the elect a new Head of Nigerian Muslims, a consecrated office whose holder is not a covert criminal. Discussions are ongoing. Please submit your opinion.

Mooslem-Muslim ticket in the mud!. Tinubu is attacking the North-North now because of 2027.

Caaz:
It's a common plant nearly in every compound.

I asked because her displayed egusi soup had almost no vegetable in it!

Caaz:
The meal the ponmo I got was prepared with.
And they all loved it

Bia Ugu or uziza or onugbu dey cost now too?

UCyril:
After the creation of Anioma State next will be ENOA State ( Etche,ndoki,obigbo, Asa)

Are you suggesting we forego Ikwerre, Ahoada and ONELGA or what?

Nailly:
After they have created more States for Ijaws first they should give Anioma State to South East which is Delta Igbos then they should create Enio State which is Upland Rivers State that carry Etche, Ndoki, Ikwerre, Ogba etc.
The Igbos Speaking of Rivers State.



So that Igbos can allow us rest
Their wahala too much.



@General Ditari.

Thanks for your support. This issue has been settled between us during the 2014 Confab. We know the reason behind the latest Ijaw support to have all Igbo communities in ND back to SE. Ijaws wants to be the new overlord and move the region's capital to Yenagoa.

We support Ijaw in having a distinct region from AkwaCross. They can take their kith and kin in Rivers and move westwards till Ondo if they are contiguous.

We might have 5 Regions in Southern Nigeria to assuage everyone. I cannot say anything about Northern Nigeria as I do not know their nuances

Brenbentondiaz:
Those "igbos" outside SE have told you lepers that they don't want anything to do with you (just like how anyone with his senses intact), but you lot love attache by force.

Anioma people of the so-called South-South asked to join their kith and kin in SE less than a week ago.

The rest of the Igbos outside SE will make their wish known once the regionalism bill gets to NA

We move either way, but one day the Arewa North will realize that SE/Igbos pose less threat to Nigeria UNITY than SW/Yorubas.

Topsido:
South East should be merged with Middle Belt with headquarters in Jos .

Good one if you are talking as a Middle Beltan.

Mccullum:
Yoruba doesn't discriminate themselves, the Igbo in those states you mentioned won't agree to go back to South East region. Those in Benue may accept rejoining Easterners. That's is the issue on Igbos.

Anioma people told you recently that they want to join SE

Edo, Kogi, Benue, Cross River,AkwaIbom, & Rivers Igbos will speak soon

Even though, we would prefer Igbo only region, the Ogonis with a few others want to join our union

LegacyB:
Stop embarrassing your school online. It’s called a proposal. Let’s see yours. Any dummy can easily criticize anything. But let’s see alternatives, not just opening your bucal cavity anyhow. Animals can do that too.

The proposal is hand of Esau, but voice of Jacob, unfortunately for Fapohunda, we are not blind like Isaac

InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/just-in-new-governance-model-bill-to-be-submitted-to-tinubu-friday/

Yoruba is proposing to annex their kith and kin in Kwara and Kogi + Akoko Edo in Edo and itshekri in Delta; but proposing for Anioma to join Midwest and Ohaji/Egbema in so called Southern IMO to join Southern region.

Please, why jump Rivers to merge Bayelsa with AkwaCross?

It is either Fapohunda is mischievous or do not understand the make up/geography of SS/SE and thus his proposed Southern Region,Midwest and South East regions.

1884 - 1885 Berlin Conference at play!

ogododo:
DSS ALERTS THE PUBLIC OVER PLANNED PROTESTS

The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to plans by certain individuals and groups to stage physical protests in some parts of the country on 12th June, 2024. The protests are designed with sinister objectives to coincide with the Democracy Day Celebration. While citizens may have the rights of assembly and expression, such freedoms should not be used to undermine public safety and national security.

The determination by some non-state actors to incite mass disaffection through demonstrations that may turn violent will not be tolerated. However, it is instructive to note that violent demonstrations are at variance with the peaceful disposition of the Federal Government to amicably address all contentions including the minimum wage. Citizens are, therefore, called upon to resist any persuasions to be lawless or cause disorder and anarchy in the nation. Displeased persons are rather encouraged to appropriately channel their grievances through the right channels and procedures.

Consequently, the DSS reaffirms its unequivocal position to protect the country from inimical acts being orchestrated by disgruntled groups to cause a breakdown of law and order. It will also sustain collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, including sister security agencies, to maintain the peace as well as protect lives and property across the nation. Law abiding citizens are enjoined to go about their businesses without fear.

The Service, while felicitating the government and citizens on this auspicious occasion of celebrating 25 years of unbroken democracy, calls for continued patriotism, unity and commitment in building a Nigeria of our collective dream. Meanwhile, the DSS website, dss.gov.ng; email address- dsspr@dss.gov.ngand Telephone lines +2349153391309; +2349088373514 remain open to the public in the event that there is need to contact it.

Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi, mnipr
Director, PR & Strategic
Communications
Department of State Services
National Headquarters, Abuja.
11th June, 2024

Hmmm, DSS you are unknowlingly inviting people to the protest tomorrow

ggood:
who is their lga , any political appointee there

Ukanafun LGA of Akwa Ibom. They are of Ndoki stock

Islie:
Police IRT Torture Gold Dealers, Extort Monies From Them After N700million Gold Was Stolen In IGP's Residence



https://saharareporters.com/2024/06/11/exclusive-nigerian-police-irt-torture-gold-dealers-extort-monies-them-after-n700million

Gold mined in Zamfara. Settlement things!

Careente7:
Woke up and found this snake in my room around 2 AM. I guess it’s a house snake but i ain’t taking chances .

Is your house in the bush for this kind of august visitors?

hammer567:
THE FUNNIEST PART IS THE CALL CAME FROM A HEAVY WEIGHT ANIOMA POLITICIAN IN DELTA STATE.


IT DID NOT COME FROM SE.


NED CALLED FOR A TOTAL REMOVAL FROM SS INTO THE SE ZONE DESPITE OUR OYEL?



THAT IS SUFFICIENT FOR THIS STUPID OP NOT TO OPEN A STUPID THREAD IF HE HAD ANY SENSE AT ALL.



I GUESS HE HAS NONE.

The information available is that all our kith and kin in Rivers are watching Tinubu's regionalism unfold before they make a move to join SE to avoid becoming IJAW slaves in the merger of Rivers & Bayelsa again.

TimeManager:
Anioma is an acronyms for different subgroups, it comprises of multi-ethnic groups across the nine local government.
Anioma is not an ibo-only dominated areas, Iglala, yoruba, Ika, and other ethnicities who are not identified as ibos make up the whole of Anioma. More importantly, Asaba which happens to be the capital of Delta state is untouchable, in other words, the state capital can never be carved out to somewhere else. Also is the fact that areas of a region cannot be carved out into another region, it is politically impossible. therefore, Anioma cannot be submerged into SE.
If Anioma would clamour for a state, it would make it the 7th state in the SS which would be resisted by other SS stakeholders. The location of a 7th state is a tough debate in the SS region, in any event, there would be public debates across the region.
Finally, Senator Ned was only flying a kite on facebook, he has the floor of the senate to move the motion but he knows there would be pandemonium in the senate

-Kiss the truth!

Are you from Anioma? - NO. And you neither want Anioma to be the 6th SE State nor the 7th SS State, Crab mentality at best!

illicit:
That is Osun state anthem...

I am not from SW, but I love Ogun Anthem during my Youth Service days at Methodist Camp, Sagamu

Omo Ogun Iseya...

mrvitalis:
Exactly why I feel Onitsha, oguta in IMO, ndoni egebma, ohaji, and ogba in rivers should all be added to anioma they are one people

Please we don't want balkanization of Anambra State. Onitsha remains with Anambra

pazienza:
Nnaa jee zuluike.
Anioma state is the most logical option for Ndiigbo, not your Orlu state.
Orlu state doesn't do anything for Ndiigbo. Nada! Same old divisions.
Leave your parochial sentiments at home and support a noble cause. Stop being selfish and myopic.
You want Orlu state, but Nsukka want Adada state since ancient days, everyone wants to keep dividing this SE more when we should be working to reunite our people outside SE back to SE so that we all can benefit from the strength that comes from unity and numbers.
This will be my last reply to you today.
With Ned Nwoko supporting Anioma and zoning of Anioma to SE, consider your Orlu state creation agenda dead for now.
All reasonable Igbos including Orlu sons and daughters will support Anioma state.
We use to have a noble Orlu son here by name Eziachi.https://www.nairaland.com/eziachi , I know if he were still here, he will be giving you a heavy knock on that your head to reset it.

As an Anambra man, who would not want my state to be balkanised to form Orlu State, I wholeheartedly endorse Anioma as the 6th SE State