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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.

By Queen Jackkie · 27 Sep 2026

Ihudim Amamumu, Ihiala Celebrates 2026 New Yam Festival

28 Sep 2026

Ihudim Amamumu Community Marks New Yam Season With Traditional Celebration

28 Sep 2026

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

28 Sep 2026

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Ihudim Amamumu, Ihiala Celebrates 2026 New Yam Festival

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

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Lilu marks community thanksgiving with a day of gathering

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Mbosi town union reviews self-help projects at general meeting

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Amorka community commissions a new borehole water point

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26 Sep 2026

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

26 Sep 2026

Culture & Tradition

Ihudim Amamumu, Ihiala Celebrates 2026 New Yam Festival

28 Sep 2026

Ihudim Amamumu Community Marks New Yam Season With Traditional Celebration

28 Sep 2026

Education

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Ihembosi students benefit from a sample community scholarship scheme

12 Sep 2026

Health

Diabetes: Recognising the Warning Signs and Reducing Your Risk

26 Sep 2026

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Sports

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

Ubuluisiuzor 2026 New Yam Festival Football Tournament Kicks Off

26 Sep 2026

Ubulu-IsiuzorSports

Town Union-Led Football Tournament Gets Underway in Ubuluisiuzor

26 Sep 2026

Obituaries

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

25 Sep 2026

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

25 Sep 2026

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Elder Josiah Anisiobi during the New Yam Festival proceedings

Okija

Umuonumonu Ward 12 New Yam Festival 2026

Festival food and hospitality during the 2026 New Yam Festival celebration in Azia

Azia

Dr. Emma Ekwesianya 2026 New Yam Festival

Okija

Okija market day (sample gallery)

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

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

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Town hall highlights: development priorities (sample)

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Okija market walk (sample)

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Weekend Health Watch: malaria season (sample)

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Special Reports

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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

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Upcoming events

27Sep
Ihiala
Inter-town youth tournament semi-finals (sample)
3:00 PM · Community pitch (to be confirmed)
3Oct
Isseke
Isseke annual festival (sample listing)
9:00 AM · Community square (to be confirmed)
10Oct
Okija
Free health outreach, Okija (sample)
8:00 AM · Primary health centre (to be confirmed)
17Oct
Uli
Reading corner open day, Uli (sample)
9:00 AM · School premises (to be confirmed)

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