Awka

Awka Youths Dare Obiano, Hold Egwu Imo Festival Despite Ban

Awka Youths Dare Obiano, Hold Egwu Imo Festival Despite Ban

May 26, 2020 5:04 am
Youths of Awka community in Anambra State have defied the order of the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano to shelve this year’s Imo Awka masquerade festival as a result of the coronavirus disease.

Egwu Imo Awka festival is an annual celebration of the people of Awka kingdom, which is used to venerate their gods, which is represented in monkeys.

The festival is a popular one that binds Awka indigenes, no matter their city of residence in the world, as they usually troop back home to celebrate.

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Anyachebelu

Obiano Swears In New Anambra Chief Judge, Anyachebelu

February 19, 2020 9:57 am

Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Tuesday at the Executive Council chambers, Government House, Awka swore in Hon Justice Onochie Anyachebelu as the substantive Chief Judge of the state.

Anyachebelu had been acting as the Chief Judge of the state since September 4, 2019, until his recent screening and confirmation by the Anambra State House of Assembly.

The ceremony followed National Judicial Commission’s recommendations of Justice Anyachebelu and the subsequent confirmation by the Anambra State House of Assembly on 11th February, 2020.

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