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	Onitsha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Onitsha is a city, commercial centre and river port of Anambra State, South eastern Nigeria.
		Immigrants from the Kingdom of Benin are believed to have founded Onitsha in the 16th century.
		It is the residence of the traditional Igbo regional chieftain, the Obi of Onitsha.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Onitsha (255 words)

	Obi and Ndichie of Onitsha Ado
		Obi Eze Chima being the first, Obi Nnaemeka Achebe is the twenty-first in a dynasty that has thrived for more than four hundred years.
		He occupies an important position among the people of Onitsha and he is personally associated with the conduct of essential aspects of Onitsha local affairs.
		At the apex of the political and social organizations in Onitsha, is the institution of Ndichie.
	www.uwechia.com /obindichie.html (644 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Onitsha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Onitsha (pop 362,000, 1995 est.) is a city, commercial centre and river port of Anambra State (additional info and facts about Anambra State), South eastern Nigeria (A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country).
		In 1884 Onitsha became part of a British protectorate (A state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty).
		Onitsha is also the title of a novel by Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio (additional info and facts about Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/o/on/onitsha.htm (338 words)

	Bosah & Uwechia families,Umu Anwula of Isiokwe Onitsha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Obi Okosi would have told him that only the true blood of Eze Chima by the name of Uwechia Onya would have the courage to take over the power of the Obi of Onitsha in 1925, when Onitsha was Onicha, and installed Chima Akunne as the Ogene of Onitsha.
		Obi Okosi would have told him that only the true blood of Eze Chima by the name of Uwechia Onya would rally the people of Onitsha against the Obi of Onitsha.
		The people of Onitsha of pre 1841(Birth of Uwechia Onya) understood the Uwechia family to be the true blood of Eze Chima.
	www.ubaike.com (1049 words)

	Onitsha - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Onitsha
		Both town and bridge were extensively damaged as a result of the civil war (1967–71), when Onitsha became a strategic centre on the Biafran frontier.
		Onitsha grew up as a market town where the ferry connecting east and west Nigeria met the river trade from the coast.
		Tapping the densely populated Ibo hinterland to the east and exploiting the Niger as a trade artery, it developed during the 19th and 20th centuries to become one of the biggest markets in West Africa.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Onitsha (189 words)

	Encyclopedia: Onitsha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Onitsha (pop 7 million 2005 est.) is a city, commercial centre and river port of Anambra State, South eastern Nigeria.
		Onitsha is the northern limit of year-round navigation on the Niger and is an important entrepOt linking traders from the Niger delta with the upper Niger and Benue rivers and with a wide region of E Nigeria.
		A road bridge (built 1965) across the Niger at Onitsha is a vital link between E and W Nigeria.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Onitsha (923 words)

	Onitsha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Thesefactors have historically made Onitsha a major centre for trade between the coastal regions and the north, as well as betweeneastern and western Nigeria.
		Immigrants from the Kingdom of Benin are believed to havefounded Onitsha in the 16th century.
		It is the residence of the traditonal Igbo regionalchieftain, the Obi of Onitsha.
	www.therfcc.org /onitsha-98756.html (227 words)

	THISDAYonline
		Still, the Obi averred that most of the foregoing initiatives and challenges are at the early stages of implementation, adding that attention in the coming year will be devoted to driving them towards fuller accomplishment.
		Ofala is a spectacular public outing of the Obi in the arena of his palace Ime Obi before a record crowd of his subjects most of whom had not seen him for the past one year.
		The six festivals are as follows: (i) Ifejioku: This is usually celebrated in January and is essentially a homage to the yam spirit with a view to establishing the presence of this guardian spirit of yams in each strip of farmland to be cleared and cultivated.
	www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2003/10/17/20031017art01.html (2849 words)

	SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Onitsha
		At its general synod in Onitsha this month, the Nigerian church deleted from its constitution the requirement that it should be "in full communion with the see of Canterbury and with all dioceses, provinces and regional churches which are in full communion with the see of Canterbury.".
		ONITSHA, Nigeria -- The legend of Cardinal Francis Arinze, a contender to become the first pope from Africa in 1,500 years, stems from a moment of crisis in Nigeria's Catholic heartland...
		Onitsha, Nigeria -- Political militants burned a television station and government buildings in the Nigerian state of Anambra yesterday in a second day of rioting ahead of council polls next month, officials and witnesses said.
	news.surfwax.com /worldcities/files/Onitsha_Nigeria.html (2684 words)

	The Sun News On-line \| national news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		One of such uniqueness is the place of the traditional ruler, the Obi of Onitsha, that occupies the apex position in the kingdom and also a space in the contemporary Nigerian history.
		The present problem began with the demise of Igwe Alphonsus Okechukwu Okagbue, the 20th Obi of Onitsha, and it became again the turn of Umuezearoli to produce the next Obi, the contest was among Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, Nweze Goddy Odukwe, Akunwata Fred Enwonwu and Nwamunamma Charles Onyejekwe.
		For Okolonji, the new Odu, the installation of a new Obi is act of madness and one against the law of the land and government.
	www.sunnewsonline.com /webpages/news/national/2005/may/07/national-07-05-2005-002.htm (2504 words)

	Vanguard - Politics : OBI OF ONITSHA STOOL: Sifting grain from chaff
		OBI OF ONITSHA STOOL: Sifting grain from chaff
		He was also presented to the chiefs of Onitsha, then his people approved him, he was carried shoulder high and he went to the Udo shrine, which is how kings are crowned, and he was crowned there.
		Offodile in a chat contends that appointment cannot be for life, because the Obi is the one who has the exclusive right to confer titles on any person and could remove the person if he feels the individual has failed in his duties.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/politics/may05/13052005/p413052005.html (1753 words)

	Welcome to Anambra State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Onitsha, the biggest commercial city East of the Niger is found in Anambra State.
		Onitsha is located at the bank of the Nigeria River which houses the famous Niger bridge.
		Onitsha is a beehive of activities formerly notorious because of criminals.
	www.travelsyt.com /anambra1.htm (350 words)

	The Sun News Online\| Editorial News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Igwe Achebe was dethroned by a section of the Onitsha traditional council which claimed that his installation as the Obi of Onitsha three years ago was a nullity.
		From being an estranged traditional prime minister of Onitsha which he was under the administration of Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju when Igwe Achebe was crowned, Oliseh Mortune has returned to form with the claim that he is the only one that can install an Obi in the Onitsha kingdom.
		Following the rigorous selection exercise that was undertaken by the kingmakers of Onitsha kingdom, Igwe Achebe emerged in May 2002 as the new Obi of Onitsha, as a result of the death of his predecessor, Igwe Ofala Okagbue, in October 2001.
	www.sunnewsonline.com /webpages/opinion/editorial/2005/may/11/editorial-11-05-2005-001.htm (625 words)

	Yoruba
		Obi in its meaning is a court-house obliged by every elder in Igboland to erect within his living premises from which he mediates family disputes,convenes village gatherings and makes important decisions.It has always being a word associated with authority.
		Onitsha could possibly mean a people that left "On", or children of "On" or those that were given the responsibility to protect the purpose of "On" or it could be people who cut away from "On", i.e.
		Onitsha is the reestablishment of the ancient city of "On" in prophecy in compliance with the ancient city of On.
	www.emeagwali.com /photos/yoruba/photo-essay-on-yoruba.html (8147 words)

	Onitsha Ado National Improvement Union
		Today, Onitsha faces the challenges of reconciliation and peace, preservation and enhancement of its culture and tradition, community development and self-help, re-focussing the youths towards functional education and gainful economic activity, and generally harnessing it's resources and energy at home and in diaspora for the good of Onitsha.
		It is my belief that Onitsha is at crossroads, faced with the dual challenge of being a relevant part of a rapidly changing and more competitive world and that of preserving and promoting those qualities, norms and practices (our culture and traditions) that have earned us respect and distinction as a people.
		Though as Obi I do not exercise executive political responsibility; I should, like other senior monarchs in the country, be able to exert adequate influence towards the accomplishment of these necessities.All these are daunting tasks and cannot happen in one day.
	www.adoamerica.com /traditions/obi.asp (1884 words)

	Onitsha: Self-acclaimed Obi Resurfaces, Performs Rites - OnlineNigeria.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		He told his supporters yesterday in his ancestral Onitsha home that he has performed some traditional rites as the Obi of Onitsha, rites which he described as a kind of harbinger to the one he would perform today involving the slaughtering of a cow for his subjects.
		If you have fallen out of favour with the Obi, all he does is to tell you not to participate in his functions but all your dues must be kept for you and you will perform your own functions.
		The issue of who is the Obi of Onitsha has gone beyond controversy, there is one Obi of Onitsha and he is Odukwe who incidentally is marking his birthday today.
	nm.onlinenigeria.com /templates?a=1198&z=12 (717 words)

	Vanguard - Cover Stories : Tussle for Obi of Onitsha stool: We’ll get to the root of this mess in Igboland, say ...
		Onitsha is too important not only to Ndigbo but to Nigeria as a commercial nerve-centre to be exposed to this kind of crisis with other negative implications.
		Occupants of these royal positions are as important as the Obi of Onitsha and I have not seen where this kind of rancour involving claimants to the Obi stool exists in the others like it.
		Onitsha is an important commercial city in the land of Igbo and we want our people and their neighbours to do their businesses in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/cover/may05/07052005/f507052005.html (3660 words)

	Onitsha Eyesore
		Onitsha is a bona fide Igbo city replete with an ancient cultural institution that is presided over by the Obi of Onitsha.
		Onitsha is not only the largest urban center in Anambra state, but it is also the economic engine that drives the livelihood of the overwhelming majority of its citizens.
		The eyesore in Onitsha and elsewhere across the land requires a broad-based citizens’ action now to assist in mobilizing and deploying the enormous manpower and material resources that shall be needed to turn things around for the better.
	www.gamji.com /article4000/NEWS4763.htm (1827 words)

	Welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		It accuses the Obi of Onitsha and Governor of Anambra State of conspiring to disenfranchise Onitsha on two issues that are seriously agitating our minds, namely the Chairmanship of Onitsha North Local Government Council and Ose Okwodu Market.
		These are the cancellations of the so-called "Onitsha Day" celebrations as well as the proposed thanksgiving and reception for certain Onitsha indigenes, who currently hold political offices.
		Sad as it was, the event of 29 may 1998 was a disgrace for the entire Onitsha considering that our notable sons were illegally arrested and almost killed with impunity by non-indigenes within our Kingdom and nothing came out of it.
	www.k-roz.com /onitsha/massmeeting.htm (2000 words)

	Third Obi of Onitsha emerges - Nigeria Daily News \| Nigerian News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Enwonwu described as âdisappointing,â last weekâs installation of Odukwe as the parallel Obi of Onitsha, noting that he was still very much in the race for the stool of Obi of Onitsha, saying his case against Achebeâs reign is coming up in court next month.
		Both Odukwe and Achebe are not qualified to be the Obi of Onitsha, for reasons that will become obvious in a court of law or any judicial/administrative tribunal.
		The custom and tradition of Onitsha must be upheld and not bastardised and this can only be achieved when the rightful Obi of Onitsha ascends the throne as the 21st Obi of Onitsha,â Enwonwu said.
	ndn.nigeriadailynews.com /templates/?a=1149&z=12 (602 words)

	âroyal coupâObi of Onitsha,Mbanefo in fight to finish - Nigeria Daily News \| Nigerian News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The chieftaincy imbroglio in Onitsha over who occupies the exalted Obi stool has split into two groups indigenes of the Anambra commercial city with each singing a different tune.
		Odukwe told Sunday Sun that "my husband has been installed Obi of Onitsha and nobody will take it away from him." She has no qualm if two Obis exist in Onitsha arguing that theirs wonât be the first.
		That was after the Onitsha community, mainly women, had thronged the court as early as 6am on solidarity.
	ndn.nigeriadailynews.com /templates/?a=1140&z=12 (843 words)

	Onitsha, Nigeria, Pictures
		Onitsha, city, southeastern Nigeria, in Anambra State, on the Niger River, near Enugu.
		A teachers college for women and a leper colony are in Onitsha; the city is also the residence of the Obi of Onitsha, an Igbo leader.
		In 1966 it was connected to Asaba by the longest road bridge in the country.
	www.greatestcities.com /Africa/Nigeria/Onitsha_city.html (272 words)

	BNW News Blog: Biafra Nigeria World News Index and Digest: Palace coup in Onitsha • Parallel Obi emerges • It’s a ...
		Tension soaked the commercial city of Onitsha, on Monday, as opponents of the reigning Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, installed a parallel king.
		He added, “As far as we are concerned in Onitsha, Igwe Achebe is the Obi of Onitsha and he remains so.
		Shortly after becoming Obi in 2002, he was said to have relieved Mortune of his position as Onowu; and in his place, appointed a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Chike Ofodile, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
	news.biafranigeriaworld.com /archive/punch/2005/04/26/palace_coup_in_onitsha_a_parallel_obi_emerges_a_itas_a_joke_a_achebe.php (796 words)

	Onitsha eyesore
		Post-independent Onitsha was administered under the purview of an elected mayor whose task it was to take charge of the city’s affairs.
		The filth and infrastructural degradation that have overtaken Onitsha as a consequence of decades of neglect are beginning to pressure the State House in
		The situation in Onitsha, however, is so bad and the damage so extensive that the process of deriving and implementing workable solutions, which can provide a much-needed facelift for the city, must not be left to the whims and caprices of government bureaucracy.
	www.kwenu.com /publications/nwosu/onitsha_eyesore.htm (1693 words)

	Vanguard - Politics : Obi of Onitsha Stool : In ancient times, the Opposition would have been beheaded, says Chike ...
		Whoever feels he is not qualified to be the Obi of Onitsha can go to the law courts, the person cannot challenge the sanctity of what Onitsha people have done on the pages of the papers, you go to the appropriate place and do that.
		His people recommended him, he was presented to the people of Onitsha, he was presented to the chiefs of Onitsha, then his people approved him, he was carried shoulder high and he went to the Udo shrine, which is how kings are crowned and he was crowned there.
		He had many years to come down to Obi and pay his respect but he refused; not only that the Obi extended him courtesies by sending him his own traditional portion of meat when second burials were performed, he returned it to the Obi.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/politics/may05/17052005/p217052005.html (1542 words)

	WWW.ONITSHAADO.NET
		Whereas the aid Olisa Mortune lost no time in demonstrating scant respect for His Majesty, the Obi of Onitsha, and complete spite for the hallowed customs and traditions of the people of Onitsha of which he had sworn to be the guardian and protector.
		Whereas the good people of Onitsha, after a purported pardon of the recalcitrant Olisa Mortune by His Royal Majesty Obi Ofala Okagbue, offered him an opportunity to salvage his battered reputation and prove himself, by good behaviour, a fit and proper person worthy of high office of Onowu Iyasele of Onitsha.
		And whereas Olisa Mortune who has been totally rejected by Onitsha people and prevented from performing any customary duties as the Onowu of Onitsha has stated in public that the performance of those duties is incompatible with the practice of his new found religion.
	www.onitshaado.net /obionowu.html (1299 words)

	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Anambra State: Operating from the dark ages of the dinosour
		In Onitsha you will a lot of high-rise buildings that are built without provision of a lift and adequate staircase.
		Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State is the undisputed haven for fake drugs where everything ranging from liquor, bread, motor parts, and beer are all but fake and forged!
		They have all sorts of traditional rulers, chiefs and court jesters: Obi of Onitsha, Igwe of Nnewi, Agbalanze of Abagana, Ugazi of Achi and the Owelle of Onitsha and yet a small fry is pocketing them just because he is richer and more important than all the citizens summed up.
	nigeriaworld.com /articles/2003/jul/150.html (3165 words)

	Uwechia Letter to Obi of Onitsha
		Congratulations for ascending to the throne of the Obi of Onitsha.
		Obi directly to the people of Onitsha, Your Excellency may consider the introduction
		I write to you as a loyal subject and a co-descendant of Obi Chimaevi (Obi III).
	www.uwechia.com /letter.html (330 words)

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