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By Chris Aniedobe Stating dismissively and dispositively that polygamy is Igbo culture exposes gaps in the understanding of Igbo culture. To understand Igbo culture, one has to understand the concepts of Ogu and Ofo which provide the moral underpinnings of Igbo cultural practices. Ogu is the basket with which Ofo is carried. In other words, ogu is the due process that gives weight and content to our choices in action that make them both morally right and just. One cannot strip polygamy of ogu and ofo and call it Igbo culture. Mbanu. Omenala nwere usoro. (Culture has its procedures) Usoro…

Polycarp Ifeanyi, Awka Traders in Anambra State, have faulted the recent decision of Anambra State Government to nullify elections that ushered in market leaders in the state. The state Government had in a statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the dissolution of the Caretaker Committees of 30 Markets. It also constituted new ones to replace two other Market leaderships with alleged flawed elections. However, the traders who expressed their displeasure in an interview with Ikengaonline, said they were disappointed at the decision of the Soludo-led administration. Speaking to our reporter, a trader in Ogbaru, Elder Emma Ugwuowele,…

Our Reporter, Abuja Whereas popular actor, Yul Edochie, thinks he had made his best decision ever in taking a second wife, his family members, seem to have a different opinion by distancing themselves from his action. After publicly announcing the news of his marriage to his second wife, Judy Austin Muoghalu, another Nollywood actress, via a viral post on Instagram, the popular actor has received backlash from fans and other commentators. Following the negative comments generated by the news that he had taken a second wife, the actor has maintained that marrying a second wife was one of the best…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Mrs. Maria Ude Nwachi, a former member of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has called for the jettisoning of zoning policy in elections arguing that it breeds mediocrity. This is as she threw her weight behind the governorship ambition of Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Odii. Mr. Odii, a Lagos- based businessman and a member of the Lagos State University Governing Council is aspiring to govern Ebonyi State under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mrs. Nwachi, who represented Afikpo North/East State Constituency from 2015 to 2019, in an interview with journalists, said the state needed a vibrant leader like…

Michael Onwuka, Enugu The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has commended Anambra government for its role in the rescue of abducted herders and cows. The South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki made the commendation on Friday in an interview with Ikengaonline in Enugu. Recall that 11 herders were reportedly abducted by hoodlums a fortnight ago in their settlement in Obene Community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. Over 300 cows reportedly got missing in the process. However, 10 of the abducted herders were recently found and many cows recovered by a search party compromising…

Chukwudike Ndubeze, Awka Anambra State Government has announced the dissolution of Caretaker Committees of 30 markets in Anambra State. Ikengaonline gathered that the action followed the directive of the State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, who had issued the order for reforms to be carried out in markets across the state. Among the 30 markets whose leadership was dissolved are: Onitsha Main Market; G.B.O Market; Bridge Head Market (Ogbo Ogwu); Ochanja Central Market; Nwugo Market (Beer Market); Progress Market; Millenuim Market; Ochanja Area Market; Sokoto Road Main Market; Onitsha; and Naspa Nnewi 11 Electrical/Electronics Dealers Market Nnewi. Others are: Plant Parts…

Chukwudike Ndubeze, Awka The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Anambra State Council, has expressed displeasure over perceived neglect of Anambra-based media professionals by Professor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration. The feelings were expressed at a Media Executives Summit organized by NUJ Anambra State Council with the theme: “Objective Reporting and Unionism in a Digital Era,” held at the NUJ Secretariat, Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, Awka, the state capital. Chairman NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu who spoke at the event, lamented that journalist in the state had not been deemed fit nor recognised for key positions in the state…

Chukwudike Ndubeze, Awka. No fewer than 107 Senior Officers of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State have commenced intensive training on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) organised by the Governing Council and Management of the institution. The training covered computer appreciation such as Desktop and  File Management, Introduction to Microsoft, Power Point Presentation, Printing Technology, Microsoft Excel, Data Management amongst others. The four-day exercise was specifically designed for Deputy Registrars (DR) and Principal Assistant Registrars (PAR) of the polytechnic to re-tool their competency in ICT and enhance their work output. Speaking on the development, the Chairman of the Governing Council…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Eighteen members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Batch A Stream II in Ebonyi State will repeat the service year. Coordinator of the scheme in Ebonyi State, Mrs. Mercy Bamai, stated this in Abakaliki, the state capital, on Thursday while addressing the corps members of the batch during their passing-out parade at the Pa Oruta Ngele Township Stadium Abakaliki. According to the State Coordinator, 10 of the sanctioned corps members are female while eight are male. She said that another 25 Corps members will serve extension of service ranging from one to four months. Their offences,…

Stephen Ukandu, News/Features Editor The speculated ambition of former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2023 presidential race may have suffered a major setback as Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has insisted that the former president is not constitutionally qualified to contest for the number one office again. According to the legal luminary, the 2018 amendment to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has disqualified Jonathan from re-contesting for the office of the president. Falana who made the observation while featuring on a national television interview declared: “That amendment rules out Jonathan on the ground…