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Politics / Re: Rate My News Blog: 234reports.com by utimayor(m): 10:59pm On Feb 23, 2012 |
bandiejay: thanks, i am already on facebook and twitter 234reports and @234reports respectively. i will consider bulk sms, |
Politics / Re: Rate My News Blog: 234reports.com by utimayor(m): 6:21pm On Feb 23, 2012 |
goldenval: thanks bro, thants motivating. |
Politics / Re: Rate My News Blog: 234reports.com by utimayor(m): 3:54pm On Feb 23, 2012 |
@pdude, thanks broda, your findings have been noted and sure will be implemented. thanks a bunch. |
Politics / Re: Rate My News Blog: 234reports.com by utimayor(m): 8:39am On Feb 23, 2012 |
thanks people i really appreciate, auwal87:thanks, please sight out for me where to carry out renovations and i'l gladly do so. sowetto: thanks for the rating, please explain how more on the bold area. macjive01: i cant remember publishing any Bianca story on 234reports.com, else it is newsafric.com But all the same, a news is a news, it is left for you to rather choose to believe it or disbelieve, correspondents send in reports and you publish, you cant be everywhere. dont stop following me. macjive01:lolz, thanks bro |
Webmasters / Re: Nigerian Blogs by utimayor(m): 11:28pm On Feb 22, 2012 |
http://www.234reports.com Home For Hot Nigeria News and Gossips. the blog looks international |
Politics / Rate My News Blog: 234reports.com by utimayor(m): 11:27pm On Feb 22, 2012 |
Hello Nairaland News lovers, i just finished work on my blog where i post news from all of our major newspapers, http://234reports.com please help me review and rate the website, corrections, suggestions and criticisms are most welcomed. thanks |
Webmasters / 234reports.com: Please Rate My Work At The Blog by utimayor(m): 11:24pm On Feb 22, 2012 |
Hello Nairaland webmasters, i just finished work on my blog where i post news from all of our major newspapers, http://234reports.com please help me review and rate the website, corrections, suggestions and criticisms are most welcomed. thanks |
Romance / Re: What ‘Crazy’ Thing Would You Do On Feb 14? by utimayor(m): 2:36am On Feb 12, 2012 |
wait a sec, is this thread actually [size=14pt]6yrs old?[/size] WTF |
Politics / Re: Let's Have Your Complaints Here by utimayor(m): 4:21pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
please lets discuss dis, send it to frontpage if u can. thank https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-853999.99999.html#msg10037363 |
Politics / Re: Let's Have Your Complaints Here by utimayor(m): 5:38pm On Feb 09, 2012 |
Frontpage please, Http;//www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-867077.0.html#msg10159983 Onitsha riot gets worse |
Politics / Riots In Onitsha Gets Messier! by utimayor(m): 5:30pm On Feb 09, 2012 |
Hey guys, i am away from home, browsing via my cheap phone. I just read it via my rss at http://newsafric.com/2012/02/09/update-riot-in-onitsha-policeman-shot-killed-a-bus-driver if anybody is browing tru computer let the person copy the full news frm the source and paste it here! |
Politics / Re: Igbo Communities In Atlanta Pay Tribute To Their Hero-general Emeka Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 2:38pm On Feb 06, 2012 |
lets not forget the new jersey's appointed date To HONOR GEN. OJUKWU 11 Feb. 2012 |
Crime / Unizik Lesbian On Rampage: Stabs Male Student For Dating Girlfriend by utimayor(m): 4:15pm On Feb 05, 2012 |
A lesbian student from Nnamdi_azikiwe_universityNnamdi Azikiwe University Awka has reportedly stabbed a male student severally because he is dating her girlfriend. the lesbian (Name withheld) had previously warned the male student to stay clear her girlfriend. From her words ' i warned him to leave my girlfriend but he wont listen, he is causing a great distraction in the relationship between i and my girlfriend' . The male student was rushed to a hospital which newsafric.com is yet to discover, all attempts by newsafric.com to speak to the security officials of the institution proved abortive, the school anti-cult officials on ground preferred not to comment on the issue yet till the school authority is informed of the situation. newsafric.com had a chat with one of the reporters of the school radio station Unizik FM who confirmed the incident. The incident which took place at the university's temporary site area popularly called tempsite in a private hostel got the whole students talking, it is now a matter of the moment amongst students as the story is spreading like wild fire through BBM, Whattsapp, 2go and other social networks. SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/02/05/unizik-lesbian-on-rampage-stabs-student-male-for-dating-girlfriend/ |
Politics / Lagos Reopens Mile 12 Market by utimayor(m): 10:44pm On Feb 03, 2012 |
http://newsafric.com/2012/02/03/lagos-reopens-mile-12-market/ Barely 72 hours after closure, Lagos State Government, Friday ordered the reopening of the popular Mile 12 Market in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, LCDA on the conditions that traders should abide with the state environmental laws. It will be recalled that last Wednesday, men of the State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Agency, on the order of the state government, stormed the market and shut it down over unwholesome practices. Commissioner for the Environmental, Mr Tunji Bello, who led a high delegation gave the reopening order during an on the spot inspection of the market. Bello, while addressing the mammoth traders led by their leadership, expressed government concern over various environmental nuisances which could lead to outbreak of diseases, stressing the need for abatement immediately. He reeled out six conditions to be met if the market must remain in operation, which they (traders) agreed to abide with. The conditions are: That no trailer must park on the highway to offload food items. That nobody in the market, henceforth should sell in filthy mud but rather provide stall or shelf and maintain good sanitary environment. That nobody sell on the road to allow free flow of traffic on the Ikorodu Road. That the traders in the market should be closed by 6 pm daily. That no traders should sleep in the market. That no trader must patronise cart pushers, rather should patronise Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA. http://newsafric.com/2012/02/03/lagos-reopens-mile-12-market/ |
Business / Lagos Reopens Mile 12 Market by utimayor(m): 10:21pm On Feb 03, 2012 |
http://newsafric.com/2012/02/03/lagos-reopens-mile-12-market/ Barely 72 hours after closure, Lagos State Government, Friday ordered the reopening of the popular Mile 12 Market in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, LCDA on the conditions that traders should abide with the state environmental laws. It will be recalled that last Wednesday, men of the State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Agency, on the order of the state government, stormed the market and shut it down over unwholesome practices. Commissioner for the Environmental, Mr Tunji Bello, who led a high delegation gave the reopening order during an on the spot inspection of the market. Bello, while addressing the mammoth traders led by their leadership, expressed government concern over various environmental nuisances which could lead to outbreak of diseases, stressing the need for abatement immediately. He reeled out six conditions to be met if the market must remain in operation, which they (traders) agreed to abide with. The conditions are: That no trailer must park on the highway to offload food items. That nobody in the market, henceforth should sell in filthy mud but rather provide stall or shelf and maintain good sanitary environment. That nobody sell on the road to allow free flow of traffic on the Ikorodu Road. That the traders in the market should be closed by 6 pm daily. That no traders should sleep in the market. That no trader must patronise cart pushers, rather should patronise Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA. http://newsafric.com/2012/02/03/lagos-reopens-mile-12-market/ |
Politics / Re: Igbo Communities In Atlanta Pay Tribute To Their Hero-general Emeka Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 1:12pm On Feb 03, 2012 |
BlackPikiN:broda, If your are talking bout New Jersey, it is just an announcement, it is still yet to happen ok, peace |
Politics / Re: Igbo Communities In Atlanta Pay Tribute To Their Hero-general Emeka Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 1:59am On Feb 03, 2012 |
BlackPikiN:PICTURES OF WHAT BRO? |
Politics / Re: Igbo Communities In Atlanta Pay Tribute To Their Hero-general Emeka Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 1:52am On Feb 03, 2012 |
[url=http://newsafric.com/2012/02/02/new-jersey-usa-igbo-community-celebrates-the-life-and-times-of-dim-chukwuemeka-odumegwu%E2%80%90ojukwu]SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/02/02/new-jersey-usa-igbo-community-celebrates-the-life-and-times-of-dim-chukwuemeka-odumegwu%E2%80%90ojukwu[/url]/ |
Politics / An Igbo Congregation Emerges by utimayor(m): 1:39am On Feb 03, 2012 |
at last igbo chieftains made a move, i was going through our dear IGBO WORLD FORUM (IWF) on yahoo groups when i came across an article that reads about a website constructed as a benchmark for igbos both at home, North and diaspora to enjoin and seek for immediate help from fellow brothers and also discuss critical issues concerning their well being my question now is, will this end up in the shadows just like others that came before it, will igbo and the members of igbo world forum uphold this and utilize the potentials, what is the workability of the said master plan for swift action onn any troubled indigenes? well just drop by and see things for yourself http://www.igbocongress.com |
Politics / Re: Igbo Communities In Atlanta Pay Tribute To Their Hero-general Emeka Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 1:37am On Feb 03, 2012 |
at last igbo chieftains made a move, i was going through our dear IGBO WORLD FORUM (IWF) on yahoo groups when i came across an article that reads about a website constructed as a benchmark for igbos both at home, North and diaspora to enjoin and seek for immediate help fom fellow brothers and also discuss criticll issues concerning their well being my question now is, will this end up in the shadows just like others that came before it, will igbo and the members of igbo world forum uphold this and utilize the potentials, what is the workability of the said master plan for swift action onn any troubled indigenes? well just drop by and see things for yourself http://www.igbocongress.com |
Politics / Date Set For New Jersey, Usa Igbo Community Celebration Of The Life Of Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 10:27pm On Feb 02, 2012 |
[size=14pt]http://newsafric.com/2012/02/02/new-jersey-usa-igbo-community-celebrates-the-life-and-times-of-dim-chukwuemeka-odumegwu%E2%80%90ojukwu/[/size] [size=14pt]PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT[/size] New Jersey, USA Igbo Community Celebrates the Life and Times of Dim Chukwuemeka ODUMEGWU?OJUKWU Ikemba Nnewi; Dikedioramma Ndiigbo; Odenigbo Ngwuo; Ezeigbo Gburugburu The People’s General Saturday, February 11, 2012 2 PM—6 PM [Family-friendly seminar, video, songs, and presentations] 6 PM—8PM [Memorial Mass] 8 PM—2 AM [Traditional Wake ] Volunteers, Presenters, and all Organizations are welcome! CONTACTS IGBO-USA IGBO BU IGBO Ifeanyi Uwaomah Charles Chikezie IGBO UNION NZUKO NDIIGBO SOUTH JERSEY Titus Brown Osuagwu Ugorji O. Ugorji ABIA-IMO STATES ASSOCIATION UMUADA IGBO Chinwe Njoku Uzo Ahaneku Mike Amuzie, M. O. Ené Clement Ezeh , Bonny Life Ndu Prudence Nwobu , Al Onwuzuruike St. LUCY’S HALL, 118 7th AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07104 For detailed information on this and how to be part of the event please visit http://www.newsafric.com. or check back here for updates. MMEKOTA BU OGANIRU!!! [size=14pt]http://newsafric.com/2012/02/02/new-jersey-usa-igbo-community-celebrates-the-life-and-times-of-dim-chukwuemeka-odumegwu%E2%80%90ojukwu/[/size] |
Politics / To My Old Master – Letter From A Former Slave by utimayor(m): 12:17am On Feb 02, 2012 |
[size=14pt]SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/to_my_old_master-letter_from_a-former_slave/[/size] In August of 1865, a Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tennessee, wrote to his former slave, Jourdan Anderson, and requested that he come back to work on his farm. Jourdan — who, since being emancipated, had moved to Ohio, found paid work, and was now supporting his family — responded spectacularly by way of the letter seen below (a letter which, according to newspapers at the time, he dictated). Rather than quote the numerous highlights in this letter, I’ll simply leave you to enjoy it. Do make sure you read to the end. Dayton, Ohio, August 7, 1865 To My Old Master, Colonel P.H. Anderson, Big Spring, Tennessee Sir: I got your letter, and was glad to find that you had not forgotten Jourdon, and that you wanted me to come back and live with you again, promising to do better for me than anybody else can. I have often felt uneasy about you. I thought the Yankees would have hung you long before this, for harboring Rebs they found at your house. I suppose they never heard about your going to Colonel Martin’s to kill the Union soldier that was left by his company in their stable. Although you shot at me twice before I left you, I did not want to hear of your being hurt, and am glad you are still living. It would do me good to go back to the dear old home again, and see Miss Mary and Miss Martha and Allen, Esther, Green, and Lee. Give my love to them all, and tell them I hope we will meet in the better world, if not in this. I would have gone back to see you all when I was working in the Nashville Hospital, but one of the neighbors told me that Henry intended to shoot me if he ever got a chance. I want to know particularly what the good chance is you propose to give me. I am doing tolerably well here. I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy,—the folks call her Mrs. Anderson,—and the children—Milly, Jane, and Grundy—go to school and are learning well. The teacher says Grundy has a head for a preacher. They go to Sunday school, and Mandy and me attend church regularly. We are kindly treated. Sometimes we overhear others saying, “Them colored people were slaves” down in Tennessee. The children feel hurt when they hear such remarks; but I tell them it was no disgrace in Tennessee to belong to Colonel Anderson. Many darkeys would have been proud, as I used to be, to call you master. Now if you will write and say what wages you will give me, I will be better able to decide whether it would be to my advantage to move back again. As to my freedom, which you say I can have, there is nothing to be gained on that score, as I got my free papers in 1864 from the Provost-Marshal-General of the Department of Nashville. Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly; and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you. This will make us forget and forgive old scores, and rely on your justice and friendship in the future. I served you faithfully for thirty-two years, and Mandy twenty years. At twenty-five dollars a month for me, and two dollars a week for Mandy, our earnings would amount to eleven thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. Add to this the interest for the time our wages have been kept back, and deduct what you paid for our clothing, and three doctor’s visits to me, and pulling a tooth for Mandy, and the balance will show what we are in justice entitled to. Please send the money by Adams’s Express, in care of V. Winters, Esq., Dayton, Ohio. If you fail to pay us for faithful labors in the past, we can have little faith in your promises in the future. We trust the good Maker has opened your eyes to the wrongs which you and your fathers have done to me and my fathers, in making us toil for you for generations without recompense. Here I draw my wages every Saturday night; but in Tennessee there was never any pay-day for the negroes any more than for the horses and cows. Surely there will be a day of reckoning for those who defraud the laborer of his hire. In answering this letter, please state if there would be any safety for my Milly and Jane, who are now grown up, and both good-looking girls. You know how it was with poor Matilda and Catherine. I would rather stay here and starve—and die, if it come to that—than have my girls brought to shame by the violence and wickedness of their young masters. You will also please state if there has been any schools opened for the colored children in your neighborhood. The great desire of my life now is to give my children an education, and have them form virtuous habits. Say howdy to George Carter, and thank him for taking the pistol from you when you were shooting at me. From your old servant, Jourdon Anderson. SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/to_my_old_master-letter_from_a-former_slave/ |
Literature / To My Old Master – Letter From A Former Slave by utimayor(m): 10:18pm On Feb 01, 2012 |
SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/to_my_old_master-letter_from_a-former_slave/ In August of 1865, a Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tennessee, wrote to his former slave, Jourdan Anderson, and requested that he come back to work on his farm. Jourdan — who, since being emancipated, had moved to Ohio, found paid work, and was now supporting his family — responded spectacularly by way of the letter seen below (a letter which, according to newspapers at the time, he dictated). Rather than quote the numerous highlights in this letter, I’ll simply leave you to enjoy it. Do make sure you read to the end. Dayton, Ohio, August 7, 1865 To My Old Master, Colonel P.H. Anderson, Big Spring, Tennessee Sir: I got your letter, and was glad to find that you had not forgotten Jourdon, and that you wanted me to come back and live with you again, promising to do better for me than anybody else can. I have often felt uneasy about you. I thought the Yankees would have hung you long before this, for harboring Rebs they found at your house. I suppose they never heard about your going to Colonel Martin’s to kill the Union soldier that was left by his company in their stable. Although you shot at me twice before I left you, I did not want to hear of your being hurt, and am glad you are still living. It would do me good to go back to the dear old home again, and see Miss Mary and Miss Martha and Allen, Esther, Green, and Lee. Give my love to them all, and tell them I hope we will meet in the better world, if not in this. I would have gone back to see you all when I was working in the Nashville Hospital, but one of the neighbors told me that Henry intended to shoot me if he ever got a chance. I want to know particularly what the good chance is you propose to give me. I am doing tolerably well here. I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy,—the folks call her Mrs. Anderson,—and the children—Milly, Jane, and Grundy—go to school and are learning well. The teacher says Grundy has a head for a preacher. They go to Sunday school, and Mandy and me attend church regularly. We are kindly treated. Sometimes we overhear others saying, “Them colored people were slaves” down in Tennessee. The children feel hurt when they hear such remarks; but I tell them it was no disgrace in Tennessee to belong to Colonel Anderson. Many darkeys would have been proud, as I used to be, to call you master. Now if you will write and say what wages you will give me, I will be better able to decide whether it would be to my advantage to move back again. As to my freedom, which you say I can have, there is nothing to be gained on that score, as I got my free papers in 1864 from the Provost-Marshal-General of the Department of Nashville. Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly; and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you. This will make us forget and forgive old scores, and rely on your justice and friendship in the future. I served you faithfully for thirty-two years, and Mandy twenty years. At twenty-five dollars a month for me, and two dollars a week for Mandy, our earnings would amount to eleven thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. Add to this the interest for the time our wages have been kept back, and deduct what you paid for our clothing, and three doctor’s visits to me, and pulling a tooth for Mandy, and the balance will show what we are in justice entitled to. Please send the money by Adams’s Express, in care of V. Winters, Esq., Dayton, Ohio. If you fail to pay us for faithful labors in the past, we can have little faith in your promises in the future. We trust the good Maker has opened your eyes to the wrongs which you and your fathers have done to me and my fathers, in making us toil for you for generations without recompense. Here I draw my wages every Saturday night; but in Tennessee there was never any pay-day for the negroes any more than for the horses and cows. Surely there will be a day of reckoning for those who defraud the laborer of his hire. In answering this letter, please state if there would be any safety for my Milly and Jane, who are now grown up, and both good-looking girls. You know how it was with poor Matilda and Catherine. I would rather stay here and starve—and die, if it come to that—than have my girls brought to shame by the violence and wickedness of their young masters. You will also please state if there has been any schools opened for the colored children in your neighborhood. The great desire of my life now is to give my children an education, and have them form virtuous habits. Say howdy to George Carter, and thank him for taking the pistol from you when you were shooting at me. From your old servant, Jourdon Anderson. [size=14pt]SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/to_my_old_master-letter_from_a-former_slave/[/size] |
Politics / Communique Issued By South-east Leaders After Their Meeting At Enugu On The 28th by utimayor(m): 9:56pm On Feb 01, 2012 |
SOURCE: [url]http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/communique-issued-by-south-east-leaders-after-their-meeting-at-enugu-on-the-28th-of-january-2012/ [/url] The South-East Leaders rose from a meeting held in Enugu on Saturday, January 28, 2012 and took the following decisions: (1) We are angry and strongly condemn the spate of killings going on in the country, especially as it affects Ndigbo. We, however, commend the efforts of the Federal Government in containing the situation. (2) We have set up a Committee to monitor the development as it unfolds and advise on future actions. (3) We assure our people living in the North and other parts of the country that we are in constant touch with the various State Governments to ensure the security of their lives and property. ATTENDEES: NOTE THE LIS OF ATTENDEES IS TOO LONG, VISIT http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/communique-issued-by-south-east-leaders-after-their-meeting-at-enugu-on-the-28th-of-january-2012/ FOR THE LIST |
Politics / Nnewi Indigenes Laud Obi’s Support For Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 9:50pm On Feb 01, 2012 |
SOURCE:[url=http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/nnewi-indigenes-laud-obi%E2%80%99s-support-for-ojukwu/[/color]] http://newsafric.com/2012/02/01/nnewi-indigenes-laud-obi%E2%80%99s-support-for-ojukwu/[/url] Nnewi people have thanked Gov. Peter Obi for taken care of their son, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu in his last days on earth. Speaking whem he led Nnewi people on a thank you visit to Gov. Peter Obi, Igwe Kenneth Orizu said that what distinguished Obi was that even with all he did for the Ikemba, he did not shout it from the rooftops nor sought to make political capital out of it. He said that the Nnewi people were grateful and that God would reward the Governor abundantly. Responding, Gov. Obi described the late Ikemba as one man whose life personified justice. He said that though some people did not give him his dues when he was alive, but that the torrent of tributes that followed his death was a testimony that Nigerians knew who he was and what he lived for. Obi said that the Ikemba was great and would ever remain a source of pride to the Igbos, Nigeria and the black race. On the national scene, Obi said that Nigeria was undergoing a difficult time that called for sober reflection and prayers. He assured that the leaders of the South-East are following the events with maturity and tact for the good of the country, saying that they had the responsibility to quell chaos when they see one rising, rather than adding to it. In his words: “I know what the leaders of the East are doing for the sake of Nigeria and our people. It does not benefit anybody for us to shout and shout to attract the applause of the people, when, behind the scene, we practically do nothing. I assure you that we are doing a lot behind the scene.” Earlier, Chief Dan Ulasi, who was on the entourage said that people like him were aware of what it cost Gov. Obi to take care of Ikemba and said that Nnewi people and Anambrarians would always remain grateful to the Governor. He also encouraged the Governor to keep up the good work he is doing in the state and the country. He however, advised him not to be too pacifist at all times and depending on the circumstance. Among those on the entourage are; Igwe Kennth Orizu, Obi Benneth Okafor, Chief Dan Ulasi, prince Chinedu Orizu (deputy Speaker, Prince Emmanuel Iwuchukwu, Chief Earnest Obiora, Sir Emma Okonko, Chief Muojekwu Lawrence, Chief Damian Okolo, Chief pat Ubajaka, among others.
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Politics / Re: Igbo Communities In Atlanta Pay Tribute To Their Hero-general Emeka Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 12:57am On Feb 01, 2012 |
yes my brothers, we will keep it coming. |
Politics / Igbo Communities In Atlanta Pay Tribute To Their Hero-general Emeka Ojukwu by utimayor(m): 11:16pm On Jan 31, 2012 |
SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/01/31/igbo-communities-in-atlanta-pay-tribute-to-their-hero-general-emeka-ojukwu/ The Ojukwu Memorial celebrations, in Atlanta GA, Jan 28th 2012, is a remarkable story of the coming together of the entire Igbo Communities in Georgia and beyond to pay tribute to an illustrious Igbo son, a courageous young man who was in his early thirties at the start of the Biafra war, but in his wisdom atfirst did everything possible to avoid war by negotiating with Nigerian authorities in Aburi Ghana to harsh out acceptable and fair system of governance for all citizens and regions of Nigeria following the 1966, and 1967-70 genocide against Ndigbo. After an agreement was reached, the Nigerian side failed to live up to the agreement which they signed in Aburi Ghana. The emergence of the Republic of Biafra in May 1967 was simply inevitable as the Biafrans killed in large numbers in many parts of Nigeria sought to pursue independence from a country where their safety could not be guaranteed by the central federal government. The passing of General Ojukwu the former Biafran head of state brought back in magnified fashion, memories of the struggle for Biafran Independence. As Igbos and other Nigerians gather at the Igbo Community Building in Mableton Georgia, one thing became certain that the Ojukwu Memorial activities would exert an extraordinary uniting force on all the Igbo Communities in Georgia. The Ikemba and Eze Igbo Gburugburu was indeed a uniting force for Ndigbo while he was alive, unfolding events since his death have also illustrated that Ikemba’s name would continue to exert gravitational uniting force on Ndigbo even after his death. For the Igbos in Georgia, Jan 28th 2012, would go down in history as the day in which all our people rallied in brotherhood and sisterhood to give honor to one whom honor is due. This story would be told in two parts. Part one would comprise of the preparations of the Ojukwu Memorial and cover the highly educative and informative Symposium and the Requiem Mass. Part two would cover the Wake Ceremonies including the emotional final salute to General Ojukwu by over 80 veteran members of the Biafran Army and Nurses who were treated as VIPs with reserved section. The Biafran Army and Nurses drew large and sustained applause and standing ovation by the largest capacity crowd to be assembled yet in Igbo Community Building. But this story is for part two of this report. The success of the Ojukwu Memorial event in Atlanta is one more evidence and testimony that given the leadership, any group of people can come together and unite for a given cause. The Igbo Union Leadership in Atlanta under President Victor Anyanwu and Vice president Ada Ngoddy, Ojukwu Memorial PRO, Michael Odiakosa and the other Executives of Igbo Union Atlanta rallied and brought together all the Igbo Communities in Atlanta Georgia to join hands and work to give our departed son and father Ikemba a hero’s farewell. On Friday morning, the day before the event I went to the Igbo Community Building to deliver some items and Sir Victor Anyanwu, Mrs Nk Oranika (AKA Holiwood) a representative for Otu Umunne Association and Mazi Charles Okabalam were already there as preparations for the day was already in progress. Sir Victor Anyanwu was obviously directing the preparation activities, and later in the day Michael Odiakosa the Ojukwu Memorial PRO also arrived to give a lending hand. The Stage was being constructed in line with suggestions from Videographer Obi Okezie, while Charles Okabalam was busy moving and arranging things. Mexican Amigo friends were busy repainting the inside of the hall with immaculate white paint as part of the Igbo Union tribute in honor of Ikemba. On Saturday morning preparations again began in earnest. Mrs. Oranika arrived at the hall at 6am, and worked for about 6 hours in the Building alone until about noon when she was joined by Attorney C.T Nwosu along with two other volunteers. By mid afternoon all preparations were winding down. When I arrived at the hall at about 3 pm I found an incredible finished and beautifully decorated stage thanks to Nk. Oranika, the stage was adorably draped in coordinated Biafran colors of black, red and green, inside the elevated stage were two beautifully enlarged and decorated photos of Ikemba Ojukwu in full Biafran Army General’s regalia taking a salute. The photos were provided by the Umu Ada Igbo Organization Atlanta Georgia. On the right side of the stage were two flags, the American flag, and the Nigerian flag laid out side by side. On the left side of the stage were more photos of Ojukwu and a huge Biafran flag which was sewn together the previous night by Mrs Oranika with help from Paul Oranika Jr who designed the Biafra sun inserted into the Biafra flag. The music stage and all the electronic equipment were all assembled on the opposite side of the stage. At the kitchen area, Vice President of Igbo Union Atlanta Mrs Ada Ngoddy was in control of volunteers who were ready to serve, including Ms Chioma Ogueri Executive Director Miss Igbo USA, Mrs. Grace Clark, Mrs. Rita Udechukwu, Mrs Rita Orji, Mrs Ugo Anikpe, Mrs Dorathy Orizu, and Okabalam children. These army of volunteers served everybody at the Ojukwu Symposium which commenced at about4.15 Pm. The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Nze Joe Eto, the Co Chair of the planning committee Attorney Charles Onyirimba, the Chairmanof the Symposium Committee Prof. Martin Okafor, and other committee members including Attorney Mike Okeke and Mazi Paul Okechukwu Oranika were all ready. Chairman Joe Eto called things to order with a brief remark and then handed over to Prof. Martin Okafor and Attorney Charles Onyirimba who were the moderators for the event, the Panelists were introduced to their positions. Soon the presentation took center stage. Here are the abstracts of what topics and titles were presented at the Symposium; the full papers would be published at a later date. The first panelist Dr. Mike Okeke was called up to make his presentation entitled “Ojukwu the Man”. His presentation focused on personalaspects of Ojukwu’s life. Dr. Okeke narrated in great detail Gen Ojukwu’s genealogy,his education, career in civil service and his entry into the Nigerian Army, and emergence as the champion of Igbo cause. Next Panelist Reverend Chima Ekeke PHD, presented a paper titled “Moses, Ojukwu and the Quest for a Joshua “in which the author narrated the life, leadership and legacy of General Ojukwu from a religious perspective. Dr. Obiagbosogu Ignatius Ebbe was called up for his presentation entitled “General Odumegwu Ojukwu, Footprints on the Sands of Times on Nigerian Politics and Igbo Political Culture”. The author went on to describe the human nature of General Ojukwu through his Biafran experiences, and discussed Ojukwu’s achievements and failures along with his great sacrifices to the Igbo nation. Innocent Ukabam PHD was called up to render his presentation entitled “Stand for something or Fall for Anything”. The author among many things, discussed the fact that Ojukwu stood for Equality and Justice, and as a Biafran leader was a very courageous leader regardless of all the odds, and that the people of Biafrabelieved in him, even in death the author maintains that Ojukwu still evokes unparalleled passion, love, loyalty and controversy Dame Unuaku Ekwegbalu Esq, delivered an interesting account of the war, titled “Triumph over Adversity” Mrs Ekwegbalu spoke about the declaration of war against Biafra by the former Nigerian head of state Yakubu Gowan’s administration on July 6th,1967, and talked about the Biafran’s determination to survive despite all odds. She narrated from her perspective working for Radio Biafra alongside the late Okoko Ndem to air Biafran views as news announcers through a bus converted by Biafrans to a mobile broadcasting station. Nze Joe Eto, took the podium next to make his presentation entitled “Lessons Learned in the Nigerian-Biafran War” the author discussed many issues from an interesting story telling perspective, including the survival instincts of Biafrans who were faced by a ruthless enemy ready to annihilate them with the help of world powers interested in material resources. Mazi Chris Aniedobe, one of the chosen Panelists did not make it to Atlanta due to schedule conflict, but he sent in a speech and Prof. Martin Okafor read some excerpts of Chris’ presentation on his behalf. His full speech would be published at a later date when he grants us the permission to do so. The keynote speech by Prof. Obi Nwakanma who came in from Orlando Florida to attend the Ojukwu Symposium and Memorial activities took the center stage. Dr. Nwakanma’s topic titled “Ojukwu, the Igbo and an Unfinished Business”, examined a critical question which continues to linger on our minds-the question of the “Igbo situation in the post war years in Nigeria” Nwakanma also discussed the significance of Ojukwu’s work since Ikemba’s return from exile in Ivory Coast within the context of nation-building. Nwakanma in his presentation and inhumanizing Ikemba surprised many of the symposium attendees when he mentioned the fact that during the war, the Biafran Research and Production (RAP) came up with what would have been equivalent to a chemical weapon, but Ojukwu did not authorize the production and usage of that weapon. Full text of Obi Nwakanma’s presentation along with other papers would be published later. The Symposium soon wrapped up, making way for the Interdenominational Requiem Mass which started shortly after 8 p.m. The following Pastors and Reverend Fathers officiated as Celebrants for the Services. Rev. Charles Tashie – Rector, St.Faith Anglican Church, Riverdale Rev. Dr. Chima K. Ekeke – Rector,All Saints Anglican Church, Atlanta Rev. Canon Celestine Ironna -Rector, Christ Anglican Church, Marietta Ven. Dr. Ugo Okoroafor – Sr.Pastor, Church of Resurrection, St. Mountain Rev. Idowu Adewakun – Pastor,Holy Trinity Anglican, Powder Springs Rev. Paul Nzeagwu – Pastor,Praise Tabernacle, Norcross Dr. Paul Onovoh, – Priest , Holy Sabbath Church, Atlanta Rev. O. J. Brown As soon as dismissal was ordered by Rev. Charles Tashie, the way was cleared for the mother of all parties, at this point the crowd had swollen to over 1,000 people as more folks continued to troop into the Igbo Community Building from all directions. Several Cobb county policemen were in control of traffic, and arriving guests were being directed to all available parking in the vicinity of Igbo Community building including CVS Pharmacy and adjacent mall parking about 300 feet away. The concluding report would be published tomorrow; you dare not miss that report which is the main story and climax for the Ojukwu Memorial Celebrations. A comprehensive list of the names of all participants and volunteers who helped to make this event a success would be published following the Report II. What a tribute and outpouring of Love to General Ojukwu!!! Signed: Sir Victor Anyanwu President Igbo Union Atlanta Signed: Nze Joe Eto Chairman Ojukwu Memorial PlanningCommittee MichaelOdiakosa PRO Ojukwu Memorial Planning Committee Paul Okechukwu Oranika Member Ojukwu Memorial Planning Committee SOURCE: http://newsafric.com/2012/01/31/igbo-communities-in-atlanta-pay-tribute-to-their-hero-general-emeka-ojukwu/
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Crime / Re: Adekunle Adetiloye Sentenced To 17.8 Years In Prison For Credit Fraud by utimayor(m): 11:05am On Jan 25, 2012 |
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Romance / Re: I Cheated On My Wife With Another Mans Wife What Do I Do? by utimayor(m): 11:00am On Jan 25, 2012 |
How did this bull-poo made the front page? Some men are so unbelievable, if you are not wild and adulterous you wouldn't have slept with her on the first place, you should have controlled your lustful desires and be a man, don't forget the man may turn against you if he gets to know you are actually the one trying to break his home. In summary, i wish your home what you wish that man's home. [size=20pt]Your wife will have a child for her secret lover this year. Nonsense. [/size] |
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Education / Do Doctors Really Smoke Too Much? by utimayor(m): 4:01pm On Jan 24, 2012 |
this is a disturbing reality i have noticed, my family doctor smokes too much and i hated him for that, 6 years ago when i was admitted into the university, i went to the school clinic and when i entered the doctor's office, all i could perceive is a stench ooze of what i cant differentiate between Indian hemp and cigarette, now there is this doctor at our retreat center, he too smokes like mad, and just today, i met a doctor at a conference, and we got talking so we went out for recess together, we couldn't even leave the conference room before he drew out a pack of cigaret from his pocket and helped himself, from the look of his lips and eyes i can bet he do Indian hemp also. That left me wondering why a medical doctor of his class and statue should be smoking, left aside his status, he knows more than every other person the full implications of smoking. please NAIRALAND, why do higher percentage of MEDICAL doctors smoke?
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