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OPERATION OAU (September 2 – October 15, 1968) Operation OAU was a move by the Nigerian troops to capture the three towns of Owerri, Aba and Umuahia. It was an intermittent battle that may have resulted in over 25,000 deaths on both sides. Although the Biafran soldiers were

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THE ABAGANA AMBUSH The Abagana Ambush (March 31, 1968) was an ambush by Biafran guerrilla troops led by Major Jonathan Uchendu that wiped out the Nigerian 2 Division. Of the 6,000 Nigerian troops ambushed, only a very small number survived, including

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We were delighted to host @nwanyi_ocha , a passionate Igbo cultural enthusiast, and her family at our gallery. Their insatiable curiosity and love for history illuminated every corner, infusing our exhibits with a vibrant energy. It's visitors like them who bring our collections

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Exactly two years ago yesterday, Mrs. Uche Onwuamaegbu Ugwu led 5 girls from Onitsha to Silicon Valley, USA, where they beat 115 countries to win gold in a Technovation contest. Recall that Mrs. Onwuamaegbu Ugwu was our distinguished speaker at our Nkata Umuibe, October...

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@nwanyi_ocha contributing to the panel session. For her, it is important to embrace culture and indigenous language because of the access it gives you even as a non-indigenous person. How many languages can you speak? #Ebubedike #CentreForMemories …Maka Unyaa, Taa na Echi.

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FEEDING CENTRES IN BIAFRA We will take the next few minutes to show some feeding centers used to distribute food to the starving people of Biafra during the war. This is a feeding center in Ullona. Distributions are taking place in the forest because of air danger.

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REMEMBERING PROLIFIC WRITER AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER BUCHI EMECHETA (21 July 1944 – 25 January 2017) Today, we remember the literary icon and one of Nigeria’s most revered female writers- Buchi Emecheta. She was described as the author who told the stories of other

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The Ogbunigwe; a weapon of mass destruction invented by Biafran Engineers during the war. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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The Centre For Memories is now open to the public and you can walk in to see our ongoing exhibition to mark 50 years of the end of the Biafra War. The exhibition titled, "Ọzọemena", offers you great insight into the build-up to the war, the war proper and post-war activities.

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TODAY IN HISTORY: ASABA MASSACRE MEMORIAL Exactly 56 years ago, a massacre of thousands of males occurred at Ogbe-Osowa Square in Asaba during the Nigeria-Biafra War. The people of Asaba, wishing to show allegiance to the Federal Troops, had come out on October 7 to welcome

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BIAFRA REMEMBRANCE DAY Exactly 56 years ago, the announcement of Biafra as a sovereign state began a 30-month long war that left millions of ndị Igbo dead. The Nigeria-Biafra War remains a significant memory in the history of Ndị Igbo and Nigeria. To further the essence of

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CFM CELEBRATES VETERAN IGBO FOLKLORIST MIKE EJEAGHA AS HE TURNS 93 From Omekagu to Odogwu Nari Enu to Onye Ori Ụtaba to Ụwa Mgbede Ka Mma...Mike Ejeagha has continued to bless our earbuds since the 60s. Fondly referred to as the father of Igbo folklore music, Mike Ejeagha has

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BIAFRA: POLITICS AND GEOGRAPHY The Republic of Biafra was a unitary republic administered under emergency measures. It consisted of an executive branch, in the form of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and a judicial branch in the form of the Ministry of Justice. Its legal system was

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Today, our #Ebubedike series features two great physicists; Dr. Felix Oragwu and Prof. Alex Animalu. Dr. Felix Oragwu is a nuclear physicist and the arrowhead of the scientific and technological innovations that sustained Biafra during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war.

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ALAIGBO SITES AND SOUNDS- ỌHUM WATERFALL The Ọhum Waterfall is located at Amaugwe village of Ọhum town, Udi LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria. The waterfall is formed out of a massive outcrop of granite rock with water flow at the top forming a stream.

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Art Flash🎨✨ Title: Ikemba: Roses and Thorns Artist: Igbobinna Eze Dimensions and Medium: 4 x 3ft, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 2023 Price: N300,000

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Okwui Enwezor, reknowned curator, poet and educator has passed on at 55. He was the first curator ever to organize both the Venice Biennale and documenta. In 2014, he was ranked 24 in the ArtReview list of the 100 most powerful people of the art world. May he rest in peace.

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Today, an icon turns 60!! Professor Okey Ndibe is a novelist, political columnist and essayist. Born in Yola, Adamawa State, his early life was affected by the Biafra War. A subject about which he later wrote an essay titled "My Biafran Eyes". At the end of the Biafran War,

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RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB OF ENUGU IS 51 YEARS OLD TODAY. Formed on January 29, 1970, just two weeks after the Nigeria-Biafra war, Rangers Remains the only Football Club in Nigeria that has never been relegated since inception. The name has also been same since

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Several Biafrans fleeing their homes during the war. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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HUNGER WARFARE There was so much hunger in Biafra. At a time during the war, almost a thousand children died daily. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, renamed “University of Biafra” during the Nigeria-Biafra war. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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#AlaIgboAmaka The Okposi Salt Lake The lake is located almost two hours from Abakaliki, in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Its water level is low during the rains and rises in the dry season. Only scaled fishes thrive in it. For 400 years, it has been the...

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NDIGBO MOURNS THE PASSING OF FATHER DERMOT DORAN It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Father Dermot Doran, a compassionate and selfless Irish priest who became a beacon of hope and a lifeline to Ndigbo during our darkest hour.

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DATABASE OF BIAFRA WAR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS In another decade, all those who were 18 years at the start of the Biafra War would be approaching their 80s. Many would be dead. The clock is ticking. There is great urgency to document all the memories that can still be remembered.

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Good morning everyone and welcome to our online event to mark #BiafraHeroesDay2021 . The event titled “Bịa Nụrụ: A Thousand Stories From Biafra" highlights important events, people, places and groups who played an active role during the War. Stay with us. #CentreForMemories

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On this day in 1968, Biafran Pounds were introduced. It was the currency of the then Republic of Biafra between 1968 and 1970. The first notes to be introduced were the 5 shillings and £1 notes. A series of coins was issued in 1969; 3 pence, 6 pence, 1 shilling and

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In Biafra, we survived but not just by ourselves. We received a lot of help from societies, groups and individuals who took it upon themselves to make sure our starving children were fed, our sick ones were attended to and our dying ones were properly taken care of. Thread.

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#MikeEjeaghaDay Mike Ejeagha is a legend, a hero, an inspiration, a music icon, a master of his craft, and a rare gem. The guitar is his principal instrument. In his minstrelsy, he doubles as the guitarist, the narrator, and the lead singer. Ejeagha’s genre is referred to as

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THE BIAFRAN AIRLIFT The Airlift to Biafra is the second largest airlift in human history. It is known that about 3 million Igbo people died during the war but that number would have been a lot more if not the humanitarian activities of so many groups, organizations and national

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On May 30, 2021, it would be 54 years since the declaration of Biafra. This birthed a war that lasted for the following 30 months, leaving about 3 million Igbo people dead. That memories of that period continues to be fresh in our minds as it is very difficult to come across a

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On our #Ebubedike series, today, we feature two great men from the Ojukwu dynasty. Sir Louis Phillip Odumegwu Ojukwu was the founder of Ojukwu Transport, Ojukwu Stores and Ojukwu Textiles. He was so rich that he single handedly funded the establishment of the Lagos Stock

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IGBO FESTIVALS - IWA AKWA Iwa Akwa is an adult initiation ceremony that draws its origin from Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. The ceremony is also held in other neighbouring towns like Ihitte /Uboma, Ehime Mbano, parts of Ahiazu Mbaise and other communities.

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#IgboNwereMmadu Onyeka Onwenu (born 29 January 1952) is a singer/songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, journalist and politician. She hails from Arondizuogu in Ideato North, Imo State. She is the youngest daughter of Nigerian educationist and politician...

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Businesses owned by Igbos destroyed during the war. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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BIAFRA: ECONOMY An early institution created by the Biafran government was the Bank of Biafra, accomplished under "Decree No. 3 of 1967". In 1967, DR. PIUS OKIGBO was appointed economic adviser to the Biafran government (1967–1970). He succeeded in helping with the

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The Nkalagu Cement Factory built by Dr. M I Okpara when he was Premier of the old Eastern Region. #CentreForMemories

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A SHORT ESSAY ON THE ROLE OF RANGERS FC IN POST-WAR RECOVERY FOR NDI IGBO At the end of the war, the leadership class in Igbo land was in tatters and lacking in confidence. Many had died or been killed during the war. Some others had fled into exile and what was left in the

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PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK!!! Princess Nnete Okorie-Egbe of Akwete (1866-1968) The woman who inspired the Aba women riot... The princess who fought for justice... The woman who history forgot. Rest on great heroine! Never to be forgotten! #igbo #hero @julietkego @IgboConference

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REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PHARMACOLOGIST, LECTURER AND STAUNCH ADMINISTRATOR LATE PROF. DORA NKEM AKUNYILI (JULY 14, 1954 – JUNE 7, 2014) Born in Makurdi, Benue State, on July 14, 1954, Dora Akunyili studied Pharmacology, obtaining her B. Pharm in 1978. She died exactly

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In 2008, Kingsley Eze established Tenece. More interestingly, he established it in Enugu, going against the preferred Lagos. By establishing in Enugu, Tenece has played a major role in placing the city on the technology map. In 2015, Tenece set up Genesys...

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Biafran soldiers preparing for war after the May 30, 1967 declaration of the Republic of Biafra. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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On Nov. 18th, it will be 70yrs since the Iva Valley massacre and we at the @cfmemories , in partnership with the Enugu Sports Club and @EnuguLiterary , are planning a memorial celebration. Many don't know the story of the massacre. This thread summarises it. 👇 👇

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TODAY IN HISTORY: INTRODUCTION OF BIAFRA POUNDS Exactly 55 years ago, the Republic of Biafra introduced her own legal tender; the Biafra Pounds. In 1967, DR. PIUS OKIGBO was appointed economic adviser to the Biafran government (1967–1970). He helped with the establishment of

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We have come to the end of today's event. We hope you have learnt a thing or two about the Biafra War and we immensely appreciate you for staying with us all day. Daalụ nụ. To close our event today, here is a gratitude video in honour of all who sent relief aid to Biafra

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Today on #AlaIgboAmaka , we are visiting Ọhum in Enugu State. Ọhum is a valley town in Enugu State, in Southeastern Nigeria. Humans have been known to inhabit the area for thousands of Ọhum is believed to have been the fourth child of Ojebe, who also have six other children..

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ALAIGBO SITES AND SOUNDS This is Attama Nwamba's House built in 1907. Attama is said to be the person that brought the Catholic Church to Nsukka. He married more than 100 wives, including the daughter of Onyeama n’Eke. Attama Nwamba was the only warrant chief that appointed a

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On Tuesday, May 30, 1967, Lieutenant-Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the then Military Governor of Eastern Nigeria declared the sovereign state of Biafra in a speech that got Ndigbo fighting for self independence from Nigeria. For three years, Biafra fought for survival

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REMEMBERING IWUANYANWU NATIONALE PLAYERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE 1994 PLANE CRASH On this day in 1994, an aircraft "BAC-111 of Oriental Airline" carrying 30 players of Iwuanyanwu Nationale including ten officials crashed in Tamaransett, Algeria. Thread.

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Have you ever visited the Oguta Lake to see the two rivers that do not mix? At 8.05km long and 2.41 km wide, the Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in Alaigbo. A spectacular spot on this lake is the confluence of the Blue water known as Ogbuide and the muddy Urashi River.

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Today, we gathered to honour the memory of thousands of people slain on this day in 1967 in Asaba, present day Delta State. Several young people from different walks of life assembled at the Centre For Memories as we watched a short documentary clip and held thought-provoking

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ANCIENT IGBO HAIRSTYLES Since time immemorial, Igbo hairstyles have been beautiful and one-of-a-kind. Although they appear to be the same as normal hairstyles, their names and backstories set them apart. Today, these Igbo Hair Styles are achievable with attachments, and while

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DISPLACEMENT DURING THE WAR A lot of Biafrans were displaced from their homes during the war. According to Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu, about 10 million people were displaced as a result of the conflict. Many Igbo people lost their homes, especially in the present day Rivers State,

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Today on #IgboNwereMmadu CHIWETEL EJIOFOR Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor was born on 10th July 1977. He is a Nigerian-British actor. Ejiofor was born in London, to upper middle-class Nigerian parents of Igbo descent. His father, Arinze, was a doctor, and his mother, Obiajulu, was a...

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PERSONALITY OF WEEK!!! Mazi Mbonu Ojike (1914-1956) nationalist,writer,activist, hero fondly remembered for his most famous quote, "BOYCOTT THE BOYCOTTABLES!" Never to be forgotten. #igbo #igbopride #CFM @Olandiigbofair @IgboConference @julietkego @Coal_City @austin_okere

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IGBO LANDING MEMORIAL EVENT 2023 In May 1803, about 75 Igbo slaves marched into the marshy waters of the Dunbar Creek, committing mass suicide in a bid to avoid being taken into slavery as they arrived Georgia. The deaths signaled a powerful story of resistance as they took

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OPERATION HIROSHIMA This was a military operation conducted by the Biafran 4th Commando Brigade in an attempt to recapture Onitsha from the Nigerian 2nd Division. The operation ultimately resulted in failure and ended in the deaths of numerous mercenaries and Biafran soldiers.

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THE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION AGENCY (RAP) At the outbreak of the war, Biafra was poorly equipped as compared to the Nigerian army with arms and ammunition being in short supply. This imbalance in power was intensified in the course of the war. Biafran scientists, prominently from

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ASABA MASSACRE MEMORIAL EVENT On 7 October 1967 in Asaba (then Midwestern Nigeria), thousands of men were sent to their early graves by the bullets of several trigger-happy soldiers on the Nigerian side of the Civil War. Recorded as one of the worst tragedies of the war, the

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Today on #IgboNwereMmad ụ Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa (January 1931-October 1993), was a Nigerian author who had been called the mother of modern African literature. She was the forerunner to a generation of African women writers, and was also acknowledged as the first...

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Congratulations to our very own @ndidiNwuneli , board member @cfmemories as she joins @RockefellerFdn board of trustees. We are proud of you!

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January 15, 1970 remains a historic date for Nigeria in general and Ndigbo in particular. At the Centre For Memories, it is our mandate to remember these significant events that shapes our history as a people. Featured in this introductory video is Professor Philip Effiong,

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RELIEF AID Biafra received a lot of relief aid from religious groups, other organizations and national governments during the war. But for such relief aid, a lot more people would have died of hunger during the war. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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THE BIAFRAN AIRFORCE Biafra had a small, yet effective air force. Biafran Air Force commanders were Chude Sokey and later Godwin Ezeilo, who had trained with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Its early inventory included two B-25 Mitchells, two B-26 Invaders, (one piloted by Polish

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IGBO FESTIVALS - ỤZỌIYI FESTIVAL The Ụzọiyi Festival is performed by the people of Umuoji, Anambra State. The festival is held in adoration of Idemili, the river goddess who lives in Ideakpulu stream. There is a great significance to the worship of the river goddess.

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DATABASE OF BIAFRA FALLEN HEROES AND SURVIVORS Documenting our stories is one of the most viable means of keeping our memories alive. The Biafra War is one of the most prominent events of Igbo and at the Centre For Memories, we find it very important to document these stories.

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A mini refinery and other armoured fighting vehicles develop by the Biafra Research and Production team. #15January1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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Our next poem is by Maazi Ibiam Ude Ufiem. It is also titled "Biafra". Rendered in Igbo, it leaves you with thoughts on the war and the events that make it up. Please go ahead and share your thoughts on this poem. Kindly note that you can also drop your own poem in the comment

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Obudu Cattle Ranch, Cross River State Hotel Presidential, Enugu Hotel Presidential, Port-Harcourt Aba Textile Mill Owerri Shoe Factory Nkalagu Asbestos and Cement Factories, Emene Pepsi Cola Plant, Onitsha Golden Guinea Breweries, Umuahia

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This is Eyiduru Nwajagwu house, built in 1758 by the Portuguese before the coming of the colonial masters. Eyiduru was a slavery machant, he ruled the Nsukka zone, Benue and Some park of Kogi. He married several wives. When the colonial masters came, he appointed two men from

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IN MEMORIAM LATE PROF. DORA NKEM AKUNYILI PHARMACOLOGIST, LECTURER AND STAUNCH ADMINISTRATOR (JULY 14, 1954 – JUNE 7, 2014) Dora Nkem Akunyili (nee Edomobi) was born in Makurdi, Benue State, on July 14, 1954 to Chief and Mrs. Paul Edomobi, a native of Nanka in Anambra State.

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CELEBRATING THE 110TH POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY OF ALAIGBO’S FOREMOST LAWYER AND DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATOR SIR LOUIS NWACHUKWU MBANEFO KT. (1911 - 1977) Sir Louis Nwachukwu Mbanefo was born on May 13, 1911, in Odojele Village in the larger part of Onitsha, Anambra State.

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Today, we mark the 274th posthumous birthday of Olaudah Equiano. He was an African writer, abolitionist, seaman and civil rights campaigner who was enslaved but later became the first black anti-slavery lobbyist in the 18th Century Britain.

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ALAIGBO SITES & SOUNDS How many tourist sites in Ebonyi State have you visited? The Unwana beach is a sight to behold! It is located in Unwana, Afikpo-North Local Government Area. One thing that attracts the attention of tourists to this beach is the golden sand.

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Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, a renowned politician, economist and lawyer turns 57 today! We at the Centre for Memories heartily congratulate you and we pray for God's blessings on you today and always. Happy Birthday sir. Cheers.

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Today, we remember an Igbo icon who died exactly 8yrs ago. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was a Nigerian military officer and served as the military governor of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1966. He was the leader of the Republic of Biafra from 1967 to 1970. He died aged 78.

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while the 16th Division was left isolated in Owerri. Instead of pursuing the retreating Nigerians to Port Harcourt the Biafrans slowly made their way up the Aba-Umuahia road and managed to capture Aba on October 15. #BiafraRemembranceDay #CentreForMemories

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Today on #NriNd ịIgbo we are eating Ukwa. Ukwa is a delicacy that is common in Igboland. It is called African breadfruit in English because it is similar to the breadfruit eaten in the Caribbean and South Pacific. Ukwa is a versatile, nutritious meal with a natural taste. The...

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LLOYD GARRISON Lloyd Garrison was a journalist with the New York Times who reported largely from the side of Biafra during the war. He flew into blockaded airstrips under cover of night to conduct interviews with the Gen. Odumegwu Ojukwu. He was later deported to America for

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Some books on the Nigeria-Biafra war written by Nigerian authors. We encourage you to kindly take out time to source books written on the war, read them and have a deepened and more balanced knowledge of the war. #15January1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #CentreForMemories

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Today on #IgboNwereMmad ụ, we feature the Late Mrs. Dora Akunyili (1954-2014) Dora Akunyili was born in Markurdi, Benue State to Chief and Mrs. Paul Young Edemobi. She had her WASSCE in Queen of Rosary Secondary School, Enugu, where she graduated with Grade I Distinction. She...

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The Centre for Memories and Alto Historical Media invite you to an online screening of the 100-minute documentary titled "January 15, 1970: Untold Memories of the Nigeria-Biafra War". Date: Saturday, August 29, 2020 Time: 5:00 PM Venue: YouTube The film which was produced

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CFM BIAFRA WAR DOCUMENTARY VIEWING Our documentary viewing to mark the beginning of the Biafra War will hold TOMORROW. The documentary titled “January 15, 1970; Untold Memories of the Nigeria-Biafra War” is a product of intensive research, interviews and other painstaking

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A typical market in Biafra during the war. Goods such as salt and dead rats were really expensive then that only the rich could afford them. #15january1970 #NationalDayOfPeace #centreformemories

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The most important part of the Igbo culture is the Igbo Language. The #IgboCFM offers your kids a great platform to become grounded in their culture through learning their language and expressing themselves using it.

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January 15, 1970 ended the 30 months of war (1967-70) and many years of national crisis for the newly independent Nigeria. It ushered in peace but left deep pains for those who witnessed the carnage. Stories of the war have been scantily told since the past 5 decades. Thread.

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The Biafran war goes beyond memorizing dates, key personalities and locations, but knowing what really happened; the atrocities committed, the families that got divided and the people that perished all in the hope of a better future for all. #WeRemember #letpeacereign

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On this day in 1956, we lost a firebrand cultural nationalist, Pan-Africanist and writer. He was Mazi Mbonu Ojike aka “The Boycott King”. He is our #Ebubedike for the day. His anti-colonial fervour came to the fore when gained employment as a teacher at the foremost

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CENTRE FOR MEMORIES MOURNS THE LOSS OF LATE CHIEF ABDULAZIZ CHIVUZOR UDE On behalf of Ndigbo, the Centre For Memories - Ncheta Ndigbo mourns the loss of Chief Abdulaziz Chivuzor Ude, the internationally renowned publisher, intellectual, art lover, pan Africanist, entrepreneur

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Over 50yrs after the Civil War, we seem to have the need to tell the story of the war as it exactly is. The @cfmemories hereby calls for artefacts Biafran notes, uniforms, old newspapers, photos, memorabilia or anything on the war that will help us achieve this objectives.

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#IgboNwereMmadu CHIOMA AJUNWA Chioma Ajunwa was born on 25 December 1970. She was the first athlete to win a gold medal for Nigeria at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Ajunwa’s win made history not just for Nigeria, but Africa as she set the record as the 1st black woman to

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CENTRE FOR MEMORIES DECLARES JUNE 17, THINGS FALL APART DAY The Centre for Memories (“Ncheta Ndigbo”) has declared that June 17 will henceforth be known as “*Things Fall Apart Day*” in recognition of the role the book by late *Prof. Chinua Achebe* played in capturing a period..

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Today, we congratulate and bid farewell to Ahmed Iyanda, the corps member who worked with us and has just completed his service year today. We thank you for being such an amazing person and we wish you outstanding blessings and success in your endeavours. Cheers!

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#NriNdiIgbo Ugba Sauce Ugba is also known as Ukpaka. Ugba sauce is a traditional meal prepared just like Abacha. The only difference here is that Ugba is not a condiment but the main ingredient of the meal. It is an expensive meal said to be eaten mainly by elites in Igboland.

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It is already 53 years since the beginning of the Nigeria-Biafra War, but the memories of the war still remain indelible in our minds. The deaths of almost 2 million people as a result of the brutal 30 months war which ended 50 years ago has remained an indelible scar on the...

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The core mandate of the Centre for Memories (Ncheta Ndigbo) is to capture, document, preserve, archive, showcase, and celebrate Igbo history, memories, culture and excellence. In keeping to this, the Centre recently introduced a new initiative, CAPTURING OUR MEMORIES PROJECT

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EGWU EKPILI The first core Igbo musical genre was the Egwu Ikpili - a style of music created by the Igbo people using only two locally made instruments which were “Ụbọ” (a thumb guitar) and “Ichaka” (the most popular of them and still in use till today, designed with a round

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Moments from the wreath-laying ceremony at the Iva Valley massacre monument, New Market roundabout, Enugu, earlier today. We thanks @iSERVE2050 , @EnuguLiterary , Enugu Sports Club and others for making this happen. Please tag us to your photos if you were present. #Echefula

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