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Ihudim Amamumu, Ihiala Celebrates 2026 New Yam Festival

Ihudim Amamumu, Ihiala celebrated its 2026 New Yam Festival, with traditional proceedings by Okpara Benson Ojimba, Okpara Ihudim Amamumu.

28 Sep 2026

IhialaCulture

Ihudim Amamumu Community Marks New Yam Season With Traditional Celebration

The Ihudim Amamumu community in Ihiala marked the 2026 New Yam season with a traditional celebration.

28 Sep 2026

IhialaCulture

Hon. Sir Cosmas Ohamaobi Shares Perspective on Ihudim Amamumu New Yam Festival

Community Leader Hon. Sir Cosmas Ohamaobi shared his perspective on the Ihudim Amamumu 2026 New Yam Festival.

28 Sep 2026

IhialaCulture

Lady Patricia Ohamaobi Shares Perspective on Ihudim Amamumu New Yam Festival

Lady Patricia Ohamaobi shared her perspective on the Ihudim Amamumu 2026 New Yam Festival.

28 Sep 2026

OkijaCulture

Historic New Yam Celebration as Elder Josiah Anisiobi Leads Umuonumonu Ward 12

Elder Josiah Anisiobi, the oldest man in Umuonumonu Ward 12, hosted the community's 2026 New Yam Festival celebration in Okija.

27 Sep 2026

AziaCulture

Dr Emma Ekwesianya Celebrates 2026 New Yam Festival With Family and Friends

Dr Emma Ekwesianya celebrated the 2026 New Yam Festival with family members, friends and well-wishers after returning from a European tour.

27 Sep 2026

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

Ubuluisiuzor 2026 New Yam Festival Football Tournament Kicks Off

The Ubuluisiuzor Town Union tournament opened as the sporting dimension of the community’s 2026 New Yam Festival celebration.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCulture

Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife Performs Traditional New Yam Cutting as Isseke Celebrates 2026 Festival

Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife performed the symbolic cutting of the new yam during Isseke Ancient Kingdom’s 2026 harvest and cultural celebration.

26 Sep 2026

IhialaCulture

High Chief Cy Ohakanu Performs Ceremonial New Yam Cutting at 2026 Festival

High Chief Cy Nnebemchukwu Ohakanu performed the ceremonial cutting of new yam during his 2026 festival in Ihiala.

26 Sep 2026

IhialaHealth

Diabetes: Recognising the Warning Signs and Reducing Your Risk

Weekend Health Watch explains warning signs, type 2 diabetes risk factors and why blood-glucose testing matters, especially when symptoms are absent.

26 Sep 2026

IhialaCommunity

Container Truck Falls on Onitsha–Owerri Road at Ihiala

A container-laden truck fell on the Onitsha–Owerri Road at Ihiala and affected the free flow of traffic.

26 Sep 2026

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

Town Union-Led Football Tournament Gets Underway in Ubuluisiuzor

The tournament was organised under Chief Matthew Mbaukwu, President-General of Ubuluisiuzor Town Union, with a focus on local talent, youth engagement, sportsmanship and community unity.

26 Sep 2026

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

Arc. Hon. Chijioke Okoye Arrives for Ubuluisiuzor New Yam Festival Football Tournament

The APGA Chairman for Ihiala LGA arrived alongside his brothers at Community Primary School, Ubuluisiuzor.

26 Sep 2026

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

Chief Matthew Mbaukwu Speaks on Ubuluisiuzor New Yam Festival Football Tournament

The President-General of Ubuluisiuzor Town Union shared perspective on the community’s New Yam Festival football tournament with Queen Jackkie.

26 Sep 2026

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

Ichie Sir Wilifred Ozoigbo Shares Perspective on Ubuluisiuzor Football Tournament

Hon. Ichie Sir Wilifred Ozoigbo shared perspective on the tournament, community sporting activities and bringing people together.

26 Sep 2026

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

APGA Ihiala Chairman Chijioke Okoye Speaks on Essence of Ubuluisiuzor Football Tournament

Hon. Arc. Ichie Chijioke Okoye discussed the tournament within the broader New Yam Festival activities in Ubuluisiuzor.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCulture

Isseke Ancient Kingdom Welcomes Four New Ichies into Igwe’s Palace

Four new Ichies were formally welcomed into the palace under Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife during Isseke’s 2026 New Yam Festival.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCulture

Royal Presence at Isseke New Yam Festival as Igwe Nnabuife Welcomes Traditional Rulers

Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife welcomed visiting traditional rulers during Isseke Ancient Kingdom’s 2026 New Yam Festival.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCulture

Newly Conferred Ichie Felix Onyeanusi, Kinsmen Pay Homage to Igwe Nnabuife

The newly conferred Ichie of Edeke, Felix Onyeanusi, paid homage to Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife with his kinsmen.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCulture

Igwe Emeka Nnamdi Okezie, Cabinet Pay Homage at Isseke New Yam Festival

Igwe Oka-Ije, accompanied by his cabinet, paid homage to Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife during the Isseke festival.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCulture

Engr. Ernest Ikeanumba Reflects on Significance of Isseke Traditional Celebration

Engr. Ernest Ikeanumba of Edeka shared perspective on culture and traditional heritage during the Isseke festival.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCulture

Ichie Sir Paul Ezeama Offers Insight into Isseke 2026 New Yam Festivities

Isseke Royal Cabinet member Ichie Sir Paul Ezeama shared perspective during the kingdom’s 2026 New Yam festivities.

26 Sep 2026

IssekeCommunity

Lady Nkechi Agbodike, APGA Delegation Received at Isseke Palace During New Yam Festival

Isseke Ward Councillor Lady Nkechi Agbodike and the APGA family were received by Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife at the palace.

26 Sep 2026

IhialaCulture

High Chief Cy Ohakanu Speaks During His 2026 New Yam Festival Celebration

High Chief Cy Nnebemchukwu Ohakanu spoke during his 2026 New Yam Festival celebration in Ihiala.

26 Sep 2026

IhialaCulture

Ezenwanyi Chinagorom Ohakanu, Adakaibeya, Adds Colour to Father’s New Yam Celebration

Ezenwanyi Chinagorom Ohakanu, Adakaibeya, danced during her father’s 2026 New Yam Festival festivities in Ihiala.

26 Sep 2026

IhialaCulture

Mac-Henry Nwabueze Shares Insight into High Chief Cy Ohakanu’s New Yam Festival

Ihiala President-General Mac-Henry Nwabueze shared insight into High Chief Cy Ohakanu’s 2026 New Yam Festival celebration.

26 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

FINAL RITES BEGIN AS FAMILY RECEIVES REMAINS OF LATE CHIEF BENEDICT NDUKA ANAMENE

The family received the remains of late Chief Benedict Nduka Anamene as his final rites began in Umuohi, Okija.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

DIVINE MERCY BAND LEADS PROCESSION AS BENBELLA’S REMAINS ARE RECEIVED IN UMUOHI OKIJA

The Divine Mercy Band of St. John de Baptist Catholic Church, Umuohi Okija, led the funeral procession as the remains were received.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

IBE FAMILY PAYS LAST RESPECTS TO THEIR BROTHER-IN-LAW, LATE CHIEF BENEDICT ANAMENE

The Ibe family paid their last respects to their brother-in-law, late Chief Benedict Anamene, in Umuohi, Okija.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

LAGOS BRANCH OF EZIEKE UMUOHI PAYS LAST RESPECTS TO LATE CHIEF BENEDICT ANAMENE

The Lagos branch of Ezieke Umuohi paid its last respects to late Chief Benedict Anamene.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

MRS NGOZI ANAMENE SHARES MEMORIES OF LATE CHIEF BENEDICT ANAMENE

Mrs Ngozi Anamene shared memories of late Chief Benedict Anamene during his final rites.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

ABU-OMA SOCIETY AT FUNERAL MASS FOR LATE CHIEF BENEDICT ANAMENE

The Abu-Oma Society was present at the funeral Mass for late Chief Benedict Anamene.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

YOUNG SHALL GROW MOTORS & OKIJA TOWN UNION, OWERRI BRANCH PAY RESPECTS

Young Shall Grow Motors and the Okija Town Union, Owerri branch paid their respects during the final rites.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

WIFE AND CHILDREN OF LATE CHIEF BENEDICT ANAMENE AT HIS REQUIEM MASS

The wife and children of late Chief Benedict Anamene were at his requiem Mass in Umuohi, Okija.

25 Sep 2026

OkijaObituaries

ST CECILIA’S CHOIR OF ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AWKA AT REQUIEM MASS FOR LATE CHIEF BENEDICT ANAMENE

St Cecilia’s Choir of St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Awka was at the requiem Mass for late Chief Benedict Anamene.

25 Sep 2026

MbosiCommunityDevelopment sample

Mbosi town union reviews self-help projects at general meeting

Sample community report on a town union's project review.

15 Sep 2026 · 2 min

LiluCultureDevelopment sample

Lilu marks community thanksgiving with a day of gathering

Sample report from a community thanksgiving event.

14 Sep 2026 · 2 min

AmorkaCommunityDevelopment sample

Amorka community commissions a new borehole water point

Sample report on a community water project.

13 Sep 2026 · 2 min

IhembosiEducationDevelopment sample

Ihembosi students benefit from a sample community scholarship scheme

Sample education report on a community-funded scholarship.

12 Sep 2026 · 2 min

IhialaCommunityDevelopment sample

Special Report: mapping water access across Ihiala's eleven towns

A sample long-form investigation template showing how LNA will document water points town by town.

10 Sep 2026 · 8 min

Ubulu-IsiuzorCultureDevelopment sample

Panoramic: a portrait of Ubulu-Isiuzor in twelve photographs

Sample magazine photo essay template.

8 Sep 2026 · 6 min