The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 16 Governorship election in Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, at the weekend called for more marriages between Igbos and Bayelsans. He was speaking during the celebration of the 2019 World Igbo Day at the Yenagoa Boat Club and Oxbow Lake Grand Pavilion. Read Also:…… Continue reading Bayelsa PDP Governorship Candidate Duoye Diri Calls For More Marriages Between Igbos And Bayelsans
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Book claims Igbos and Yorubas migrated from Egypt
We saw this online and we pass it to you without comment. You tell us what you think. The name of the book is ON THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE ORIGIN OF THE YORUBA PEOPLE AND IGBO PEOPLE FROM EGYPT In case you want to buy it, there is a phone number you can call.…… Continue reading Book claims Igbos and Yorubas migrated from Egypt
Babangida Praises Igbos As Being An Adventurous People
“The Igbos are known to have the potentials of travelling far and wide, exploring new frontiers and business opportunities.” -General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida Read Also: Do you know Osaka and Adachi are both Igbo and Japanese names? Even during the time of Equiano, Igbo’s were travellers. Long long before the time of Equiano, Igbo’s have…… Continue reading Babangida Praises Igbos As Being An Adventurous People
Chimamanda Adichie Receives ‘Prism Of Reason’ Award
Igbo Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie, has received the Prism of Reason award on her 42nd birthday in Germany. In an online statement, she said, “So grateful to have received the ‘prism of Reason’ award from the citizens of Kassel, Germany, on my birthday, September 15. Grateful to have turned 42, Grateful for family, friends and…… Continue reading Chimamanda Adichie Receives ‘Prism Of Reason’ Award
“Why The Python Is Revered In Many Igbo Communities”
Ndewo nu, ndi b’anyi. We saw this post on Nairaland, about the place of the Python in Igbo cosmology by OruExpress and thought you should see it. Read after the cut: In Igbo cosmology, Ala, the earth, delivers messages using pythons. We believe that if you understand one thing you understand all things. Those that…… Continue reading “Why The Python Is Revered In Many Igbo Communities”