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Uzii Community Upholds Igbo Culture And Tradition

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2 years ago

February 2, 2024

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Uzii Community Masquerade

~ Upholds Generational Customs Of Uzii Known As Itunye Omu ~

Culture and tradition can be described as a characteristic of the people which has been amassed throughout its history.

Is also said to be a group’s beliefs and behaviours that are passed down from one generation to another.

Though Christianity has changed the narrative, thereby made many to abandoned the event and traditional practices. Some of the well known individuals that had participated in such an events in the past have now accepted Christ and followed his teachings. While some are still in love with the event and still sees it as a funfair event.

All these descriptions will be seen on the 3rd day of February 2024 as a community in Ideato North LGA of Imo State, known as Uzii will be having an age long historical event in the land called *Ntunye Omu*

Ntunye Omu signifies commencement of *Oso Nmanwu* that comes up properly after few days of the Ntunye Omu event.

On this occasion, masquerades from the 10 villages that made up of Uzii ancient kingdom will be on parade displaying their dancing skills to the amazement and to pleasure of the people who came from all parts of the world to celebrate and witness this yearly occasion.

Most times, this event is an avenue to meet with family members, friends and loved ones who have for long lost contacts of each other.

It brings the people together with singular purpose of fostering unity and peace among the people and the community at large.

It is an annually event mostly holding on the month of February.

That of the year 2024 is very significant and obviously going to be a special event, as the newly elected President General of Uzii Town Union Hon Chief Chijioke Alaekwe (Ochinanwata) together with his Executives will be appearing formally as special guests to the event, which will be his first official outing in the community as the PG of Uzii Town Union.

The newly elected executives of the town union will be officially swear in and hand over the leadership mantle by the outgoing Excos of the town union on the early hours of the 3rd day of February 2024.

After in which at the noon hours, the new PG Hon Chijioke Alaekwe with his Executives will proceed to the popular market of the town known as Nkwo Uzii, where Ndi Ishi Ala which are the ten village heads will be waiting graciously to receive the new executives of the community town union.

Uzii is a strategic community with prospects, well situated for economy growth and development.

Uzii have Anambra as a neighbouring State, that made it easier for movement of goods and services within the community.

With great values for investors with interest on investing in the community to benefits from. Well secured community with a fertile ground for healthy agricultural produce.

Investors can as well reap lots of benefits in investing in private businesses like hospital, hotels, schools both secondary schools and universities.

Uzii is currently hosting an oil and gas company in the community owned by an indigene of the community and other companies that are fully operational in the community like table water company, gas refill plant company including the ongoing construction of a plastic company in the community.

Uzii is truly a blessed community with peaceful coexistence, ready to receive partners in development and economy growth of the community.

Comrade Austin Udoka Onuigbo
PRO Elect Uzii Town Union.

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Temi Otedola, Mr. Eazi release wedding pictures

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3 days ago

September 6, 2025

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Temi Otedola, the daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, and singer Mr Eazi, have released pictures of their wedding ceremony .

The couple announced engagement in April 2022 and tied the knot in 2025.

According to reports, Temi and Mr Eazi hosted not one, not two, but three weddings across three countries.

Their first ceremony was a civil wedding held in Monaco on May 9, which coincided with Mr Eazi’s late mother’s birthday.

This was followed by a traditional Yoruba wedding ceremony at the Otedola family home in Dubai, where they celebrated their Nigerian heritage with traditional food, music, and attire.

The final ceremony was a white wedding held in Iceland in August, where the couple exchanged vows in a beautiful church ceremony.

The couple’s wedding celebrations were a blend of Nigerian culture and international flair, reflecting their unique love story.

Mr Eazi has spoken about how the weddings have inspired him, saying he wants to create more love songs, particularly stripped-back acoustic tracks that he can perform live at future Nigerian weddings.

The couple’s romance began in 2017, and after five years of dating, Mr Eazi proposed to Temi in April 2022.

Temi recently took to social media to announce her new surname, sharing pictures of the wedding with the caption “Mr and Mrs Ajibade.”

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Eid-ul-Maulud: Reduce hardship – CAN tells Nigerian leaders

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4 days ago

September 5, 2025

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has once again urged Nigerian leaders to embrace justice, reduce citizens’ hardship and strengthen unity for lasting prosperity in the country .

CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made this appeal on Friday while felicitating with Muslims across the country on the celebration of Eid-ul-Maulud.

Ekwutosblog reports that Eid-ul-Maulud is used to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Archbishop Okoh stated that the values embodied by the Prophet were essential virtues that transcend religious boundaries.

“Eid-ul-Maulud offers Nigerians a moment of reflection on the values of humility, compassion, justice and devotion to God which the Prophet exemplified.

“The values transcend religious boundaries and point us towards building a society anchored on peace, fairness and mutual respect,” Okoh said.

The cleric, however, warned that Nigeria was at a turning point, urging leaders to show greater accountability and compassion in addressing the nation’s challenges.

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Italian Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies At 91

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5 days ago

September 4, 2025

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Italian Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies At 91
His death came just weeks ahead of celebrations marking 50 years of his eponymous label.

(FILES) Italian designer Giorgio Armani greets the audience during his Giorgio Armani Prive show during the Women’s Haute-Couture Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Week in Paris on January 23, 2024. Italian fashion great Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 “surrounded by his loved ones”, his company said on September 4, 2025. (Photo by Emmanuel Dunand / AFP)

Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, king of a high-end lifestyle empire, has died at the age of 91 “surrounded by his loved ones”, his company said Thursday.

“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani,” it said in a statement.
The best known contemporary designer, Armani opened his fashion house in Milan in 1975, quickly rising to the top of the industry and going on to dress the stars.

(FILES) Italian designer Giorgio Armani (C) poses with models after the show during the Men’s Fall/Winter 2019 fashion shows in Milan, on January 15, 2018. Italian fashion great Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 “surrounded by his loved ones”, his company said on September 4, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

(FILES) Italian designer Giorgio Armani waves from the runway of the Emporio Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 21, 2023 in Milan. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)
His funeral will be private, the group said, but well-wishers can pay respects beforehand at a funeral chamber open on Saturday and Sunday in Milan.

“Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones,” the company said.
“Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects,” the company said.

(FILES) Italian designer Giorgio Armani waves from the runway of the Emporio Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 21, 2023 in Milan. Italian fashion great Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 “surrounded by his loved ones”, his company said on September 4, 2025. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

(FILES) Italian designer Giorgio Armani (C) poses with models after the show during the Men’s Fall/Winter 2019 fashion shows in Milan, on January 15, 2018. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
Armani had cancelled his menswear show in Milan this year due to health reasons. He also missed the Paris Armani Prive show on doctors’ orders.
“In 20 years of Armani Prive, it’s the first time I’m not in Paris,” he said in a statement sent to AFP in July.

“My doctors advised more rest, even though I felt ready.”
He added that he had “followed and overseen every aspect of the show remotely”, stressing: “I approved and signed off on everything you will see.”

(FILES) Italian designer Giorgio Armani greets the audience at the end of his show during the Women’s Spring/Summer 2018 fashion shows in Milan, on September 22, 2017. Italian fashion great Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 “surrounded by his loved ones”, his company said on September 4, 2025. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)

(FILES) Italian designer Giorgio Armani greets the audience at the end of his show during the Women’s Spring/Summer 2018 fashion shows in Milan, on September 22, 2017. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
The Italian icon was credited with inventing red-carpet fashion, but also moved into a younger and less expensive range through Emporio Armani, and opened luxury hotels.
His death came just weeks ahead of celebrations marking 50 years of his eponymous label.

Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli led the tributes, paying homage to “a leading figure in Italian culture, who was able to transform elegance into a universal language”.
“His understated and innovative style redefined the relationship between fashion, cinema, and society, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary culture,” he said.
“He was not only a master of fashion, but also a recognised ambassador of Italian identity around the world.”
AFP