Igbo man, Kelechi Madu becomes the first Black Minister of Justice in Canada's history.
He has been appointed as the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta, Canada.
He was ex-Minister of Municipal Affairs of Alberta, April 2019 to Aug. 2020.
Let's celebrate him 👏
Meet Charles Egbu, the first Black Professor to head a University in United Kingdom. In July 2020, he was appointed the Vice Chancellor of Leeds Trinity Uni. UK. He will today Nov. 2, 2020 resume office as the VC.
Prof Egbu is from Abatete in Anambra state
Let's celebrate him👏
Peter Obi
The first Politician in the history of Nigeria to make a bold statement that he has never tempered or stolen government money and after eleven months no man could challenge that or prove him wrong.
Go and Verify!
Who else noticed that the main stream media ignored Ckay's Grammy Nomination news? We need our own media platforms to tell our story.
Thank you
@igbohistofacts
for always doing the needful, by bringing our stories to the forefront.
Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani, popularly known as Ckay bags his first Grammy Award Nomination.
Ckay appeared on
@JanelleMonae
album "The Age Of Pleasure", which was nominated for Album of the Year in the 2024 Grammy Award Nomination that took place today in Los Angeles, USA.
It is 18 years plus since five Igbo traders along with their female friend were brutally murdered in cold blood by men of the Nigerian Police Force led by then DCP Danjuma Ibrahim at a police checkpoint in Gimbiya street, area 11, Gariki, Abuja because the female victim turned
Exactly 11 years ago today, the book "There Was A Country" was released by Chinualumogu Achebe.
It was released in Oct. 2012, six months prior to Achebe's death. It's the author's last published book.
The book, 'There Was A Country', is a masterpiece.
Let's proudly do a
#Thread
of our Igbo ancestral homes, tell us your Local Government Area and State. You may meet your brother or sister here.
Admin, is from Oji-River LGA in Enugu state.
Drop your comment below and Retweet.
Veteran Actor, Amaechi Muonagor's health is deteriorating. He pleads for our financial support.
He's suffering from diabetes and kidney failure.
If you don't have money, you can Retweet 🙏
This video will reduce you to Goosebumps.
It came from a non-Igbo man. He eloquently and axiomatically summarized Ndi Igbo.
You would be glad watching it. Watch & Retweet.
February 1969.
Biafran Spokesman, Cyprain Ekwensi speaks on Yakubu Gowon's inspired genocide against Ndi Igbo. He was interviewed by BBC's Richard James.
“It was a war of extermination and not unification as we were told...” - Cyprian Ekwensi
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Chike Ibezim was 57 days ago unlawfully arrested in Abuja by the men of Nigerian Police. His arrest was linked to Babatunde Fashola who claimed he was defamed by Chike Ibezim brother's media platform, the Reportera News.
#FreeChikeIbezim
Retweet till Chike Ibezim is set free!
DCP Danjuma Ibrahim killed 6 people because a woman, Tina Arebu, rejected his sexual advances.
That was too low of him. From the story, the plotter is now a Police AIG. Wonders shall never end!
Apo Six killings of June 2005.
Five Igbo traders at Apo auto spare parts market, Abuja, and a lady Tina Arebu, were murdered in cold blood for no reason on the order of DCP Danjuma.
What was their crime? It's a Thread!
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Two young soldiers of the Biafran army, Nonso, 14 (L) and Tochukwu, 16 (R) talk to one another in the city of Umuahia on August 31, 1968 as the Nigerian federal troops continue their advance during the Biafran war.
#IgboHistory
Meet Ndubuisi Ezerioha
The builder of the fastest carbureted front-wheel car in the world.
His design, Bisi-Moto Hyundai Sonata was recognized as the most powerful Sonata sedan in history with a record of 888hp much greater than the Dodge Challenger Hellcat
Let's Celebrate him
On July 29, 1967, Yakubu Gowon wrote a letter to the British Prime Minister, Harlod Wilson, begging him to stop BBC Financial Times and the Economist from reporting the true situation in Biafra in exchange for oil supplies as they gave him arms.
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A Big History Day for Odumodu!
Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodu, will forever be remembered in history as Arsenal FC today announced Declan Rice with his track.
He's the first African artist to achieve such a feat.
Let's Retweet to celebrate Odumodu!
Sensational Eastern Rapper, Aguero Banks drops a great song titled "STILL SOBER". Featuring Phyno.
Listen here:
Aguero is one of us. Let's Retweet in support! 🙏
Today in History: Chike Obi died
Prof. Chike Obi died exactly 15 years ago today, aged 86. He hailed from Onitsha, Anambra state.
Chike Obi, was a renowned Mathematican, Politician and a Lecturer. He was the first Nigerian to receive PhD in mathematics.
Gone but not forgotten!
Today in History: Prof. Chike Obi died.
Prof. Chike Obi died exactly 13yrs ago today, aged 87. Hailed from Onitsha, Anambra state.
Chike Obi, was a renowned Mathematican, Politician and a Lecturer.
When civil war broke out, he was on the side of Biafra.
Gone but not forgotten!
This video will reduce you to Goosebumps.
An Igbo priest breakdown in tears in Switzerland on hearing his parishioners sing in Igbo.
Please watch and Retweet 🙏
I want to use this moment to immensely thank
@IgboHistoFacts
for making our year 2021 with fascinating Igbo History, Culture and Facts.
You guys are the best. Let's do it again in 2022.
Today in History: Igbo Landing took place.
On this day, May 28, 1803, around 75 Igbo slaves who were being transported by sea revolted by capsizing their ship and drowned themselves while singing in Igbo, a song that translates to...
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Chidiebere Ibe
A skilled medical illustrator who's globally making waves by bringing Black illustrations to the medical field. Chidi noticed that the patients in medical diagrams are always depicted as White, so he decided to change the narrative.
Let's Retweet to celebrate him
3 years ago today, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took office as the Director-General of WTO.
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and the first African to head the World Trade Organization.
Did You Know That?
Yakubu Gowon masterminded the genocide of Ndi Igbo from 1967 to 1970. Gowon claimed the lives of over 3.5 million people under the guise of civil war.
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Bartholomew Owoh's last words: "I did not pray to die like this. This is a terrible death. But there is one thing, I am not a fugitive. I die only to abide by the government's decision. May God forgive Buhari for spilling the blood of young people...''
A Thread!
Today in History: Barth Owoh was executed.
April 10, 1985: Bartholomew Owoh, Bernard Ogedengbe and Lawal Ojuolape, were killed by firing squad at Kirikiri shooting range in Lagos. General Buhari gave the order.
What was their crime? It's a Thread!
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Today in History: Chike Obi died.
Prof. Chike Obi died exactly 16 years ago today, aged 86. He hailed from Onitsha, Anambra state.
Chike Obi was a renowned Mathematican, Politician and a Lecturer. He was the first Nigerian to receive PhD in mathematics.
Gone but not forgotten!
Thank you immensely
@IgboHistoFacts
for what you guys are doing here for Igbo Nation. Whoever founded this Page, God will perpetually bless and keep you.
This page deserves a "Go-Fund Me" to make the historical adventure here go on forever. Who's in?
Igwe bụ ike ❤️
A fascinating Igbo History that happened in the 19th century in Igbo land. (A Thread)
By the late 19th century, Christian missionaries were making significant progress in the evangelization of the Igbo People of the Onitsha-Idemili axis. When news...
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Today in History: Dora Akunyili died
Prof. Dora Akunyili, (1954-2014).
She hailed from Nanka and was married in Agulu both in Anambra state. B.Pharm, UNN, 1978
The incorruptible DG of NAFDAC who fought doggedly & fearlessly to eradicate unsafe products.
Gone but not forgotten!
3 years ago today, Ifeanyi Okereke, a Newspaper vendor was shot dead by Femi Gbajabiamila's security aide in Abuja for no reason. The deceased wife gave birth to a two weeks old child prior to his death. This has been swept under the carpet.
Retweet till Ifeanyi gets Justice! 🙏
Breaking News:
West African first Professor of Dermatology and Renowned Author of the popular novel, One Week One Trouble, Prof. Anezi Okoro is dead, aged 94.
His death was confirmed by his family, stated that the great author and physician died in his sleep.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti today made public his plans for the first ever Seaport in South East.
The Seaport project which will be located in Owazza, Ukwa East LGA of Abia state. It will be flagged-off on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Meet Chinonye Egbo.
The 24-year-old Chinonye Egbo is the Youngest University Lecturer in Nigeria. Chinonye, a first class graduate, teaches university students at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).
Let's Retweet to celebrate her!
Meet Dr. Chibuike Chukwudu
His carton improvised incubator saved a premature new born from death, no modern incubator in the hospital.
Also, used slippers to construct a cervical collar to save an accident victim from choking to death. Both are alive today
RT to celebrate him
Meet Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, a world renowned tech guru, who Co-designed iPhone & iPad's XL Sensor. A first-class graduate of FUTO Owerri.
Founder of First Atlantic Semiconductors &Microelectronics, Africa's top systems company. A native of Ovim in Abia state.
Let's celebrate him
Meet, Miracle Izuchukwu
The 23 year old is a Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot candidate and Flight Attendant at American Airlines. She joined the elite groups of 1% black female pilots and 7% female pilots globally.
Let's Retweet to celebrate her 🙏
Ifeoma Stands Tall in China.
Ifeoma Amuche, became the best graduating student in South West University in China, majoring in Chinese language and literature. During graduation speech, she eloquently spoke in mandarin. Hails from Oko, Anambra state.
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Jay-Jay Okocha: I didn't know I was a boy of color until I moved to Germany. The rate of racism was too high there, so what I could legitimately do to show the white people I was also a racist was to dribble them soteeeey them go chop grass.
When Okocha met Khan:
24-year-old Oluchukwu Owowoh have made history as the first Igbo woman and the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).
Let's Retweet to celebrate her
Chief Pete Edochie (Ebubedike), is 76yrs today.
A veteran Nollywood actor who is undoubtedly one of Nigeria's living legends as far as the entertainment industry is concerned. Pete Edochie has featured in over 350 movies.
Let's Retweet to celebrate Pete Edochie at 76!
An Igbo man today gave out thousands bags of rice and other food items to the people of Ihiala in Anambra State for Christmas. Igbo Amaka ♥️
Watch and Retweet 🙏
Omaa Motors.
It's an indigenous Car Manufacturing Company founded and owned by Mr. Chinedu Oguegbu. Omaa Motors will be doing their ground breaking ceremony today at Umunya in Anambra State.
Let's keep investing in Igbo land.
BREAKING: Chukwuyekwu "Trouble" Igbokwe
@troubleralpho
defeated Juan Carlos Rodriguez from Venezuela in a boxing match in Costa Rica to clinch IBF International Middleweight Championship Belt. He won the fight at 3rd TKO. Congrats warrior!
Let's Retweet to celebrate our Champ🥊
Did You Know That?
Igbo is third largest ethnic group in Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. Most of their descendants moved from Arochukwu, Abia state.
They still speak Igbo language till today.
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Today in History: July 24, 2020.
Ndubuisi Egbo, became the first African coach to guide a European team to win a league title.
He won the Albanian league title with FK Triana, at the same time qualify the club for the UEFA Champions League. That was huge!
Let's celebrate him
Flavour sang a tribute song to Obiajulu Nwaozo better known as MC Loph, one of the forerunners of Igbo rap, who died in 2011 in Ore road accident.
Take a listen 🕊️
Patrick "Patty" Obasi is regarded as one of the Pioneers of Igbo gospel music. Legend!
His songs are always slow, piercing the heart with ease. Listening to Patty's song will make you return what you stole to the owner crying.
Patty Obasi
Was a renowned Igbo gospel musician. Hailed from Mmaku in Enugu state.
"Nwa Mama Iwota" Album released in 1980 shot him to prominence. Patty, had over 15 Albums to his credit. On 16th October 2012 he died of Kidney failure, aged 61.
Hello Sir, rest in Power
#IgboTBT
Life After The Civil War.
Ndi Igbo are seen going back to their homes. Biafran children resume education by learning under a tree. Markets return to normal.
After the war, we built from almost ground zero and became successful again.
Retweet If You're Proudly Igbo ❤️
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named by Forbes as one of the world most powerful women in 2022. This is the 6th time in her career!
It's worthy to remember that She is the first African and the first woman to head WTO.
Let's Retweet to celebrate her 👏
Meet Chisimdi Nwobodo.
She's a Polyglot speaking nine foreign languages without leaving Nigeria for once. She speaks Korean, Swahili, Shona, Indonesian, Filipino, Spanish, German, french, Chinese, English and Igbo, and currently learning Yoruba.
Let's Retweet to celebrate her!