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Mgbidi, Imo
Mgbidi is the headquarters of Oru West, a local government area of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. It is located at latitude 5.37° N and longitude 6.57° E. It was the headquarters of the Oru Local Government Area before its division into two local government areas, Oru West and Oru East, in 1996 under the presidency of Sani Abacha. Location and boundaries Mgbidi is one of the oldest towns in Imo State. It is bounded in the north by Ibi-Asoegbe and Aji, on the east by Amiri and Otulu, on the west by Ozara, and on the south by Oguta LGA and Awo-omamma Awo-Omamma (also Awo-Omamma), in the northeast of the Niger Delta basin, is an oil-rich indigenous Igbo people, Igbo town on the banks of Njaba River. It is a potential tourism hub in the region due to its species of wildlife in Umuezukwe and g .... Mgbidi is located in the far north of Imo State, which is why it is bounded by Amorka in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State. Awbana River originates from Mgbidi and drains into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 205 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, two United Nations General Assembly observers#Current non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and ten other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and one UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (15 states, of which there are six UN member states, one UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and eight de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (two states, both in associated state, free association with New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozara, Imo State
Ozara is a town located in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It comprises seven villages: Umuogu, Umuokporoma, Umuezike, Umuobioma, Etitilabu, Ubahalanuwam, and Aboh. Umuogu is the oldest village in Ozara, while Aboh is the most recently established. Geography Ozara lies in northeastern Imo State, near the border with Anambra State. The terrain is characterized by tableland and abundant palm trees. Neighboring towns include Ohakpu, Amorka, Egbuoma, and Mgbidi. Population The town has an estimated population of about 3,000 people. Economy The economy of Ozara is primarily based on farming and trading. The town hosts a periodic market, Orie Ozara, which operates every four days and serves as a focal point for commerce. Education Educational facilities in Ozara include three primary schools: Ozara Town School, Ozara Central School, and Aboh Primary School. A secondary school, Comprehensive Secondary School, is located in Ubahalanuwam. These institutio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ihitte/Uboma
Ihitte/Uboma is a local government area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Isinweke. It has an area of 104 km. Its population was 120,744 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or numerical digit, digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, inclu ... of the area is 472. One of the communities in Ihitte/Unoma is Ezimba. References Local Government Areas in Imo State Local Government Areas in Igboland Towns in Imo State {{Imo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umueshi
Umueshi is a community in Ideato South Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. The community comprises 15 villages, including: Okorobi, Umuezeanuwai, Umunwangwu, Umuanajughi, Ukabi, Umuokwara, Umudieshi, Okoroikpa, Umuduruaku, Umudire, and Obinugwu. Environment It is the home of Umueshi Gully Erosion intervention project by the World Bank. Culture Umueshi is a Christian community. The two major denominations are Catholic Church, Catholic and Anglicanism, Anglican. The native inhabitants speak Igbo language, Igbo and English. Economy The main occupations are agriculture and trade. Natural resources include palm trees, white sand, bamboo trees etc. Culture The Umueshi people maintain cordial relations with their neighbours: Ntueke, Amanator, Ogboko, Obiohia, Isiekenesi, Dikenafai, Umuobom, Ugbelle, Umuma-isiaku, Umuchima and Urualla. Geography Other villages in Umueshi are Umuokwaraire, Umuawa, Umuokohia Umuokaranadike, Okabi, Umuelee, Agwa, and Umuegbu U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umuokpara
Umuopara is a clan of the Igbo people of Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. it's one of the five clans that make up Umuahia (The Capital City of Abia State). Umuopara lies on the western border of Abia with Imo State. The natural boundaries between the Umuopara of Umuahia, Abia State and its Umungwa and Udo-Mbaise neighbours both in Imo state is the Imo River. The Umuopara reside in seven villages known as ''umunne asaa'': Ezeleke, Ogbodiukwu, Ekenobizi, Ehume, Ogbodinibe, Umuihi and Umunwawa. Culture Umuopara is generally regarded as the cradle of Umuahia civilization. It was known for the Egwu festival celebrated at Omaegwu. Umuopara later became known for the Ekpe festival which is also celebrated by Ibeku and Ohuhu clans in Umuahia. The first ever Ekpe festival took place in Ogbodiukwu Umuopara. The new ''Yam festival'' is also celebrated in Umuopara. The supreme deity in Umuopara during pre-colonial times was Ojam. Most of the modern-day residents are Christians, predominantly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okwudor
Okwudor (natively Okwudo) is an autonomous community/town in the northern section of Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It is one of the local government areas that make up the Orlu zone of the state. Okwudor shares boundaries with, Amucha, Attah, Awo-omamma, Egwedu, Nkume and Umuaka towns. It's one of the communities that make up nnenasa. In land area, Okwudor is the largest town in northern Njaba with some rough estimates from locals claiming it Is reach makes it the largest town in the entire Njaba LGA, as the town sits on the northern bank of Njaba River. The famous river separates Okwudor from Umuaka The Umuaka Autonomous Community is a city in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Umuaka is situated almost mid way between Orlu, Nigeria, Orlu and Owerri. The Orlu/Owerri Road passes almost through the center of Umuaka crossing the .... It has an estimated population of over 10,000 people spread across eight sub-cities (or villages). These sub-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oguta Lake
Oguta Lake is a lean 'finger lake' formed by the damming of the lower Njaba River with alluvium. it is the largest natural lake in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria; within the equatorial rainforest region of Niger Delta. Oguta Lake's catchment area comprises the drainage area of the Njaba River and a part of the River Niger floodplain in the region south of Onitsha. Location The lake is situated in Oguta about from the junction of the Ndoni and Orashi River. It is about long from east to west and wide. The lake is 5:41-5:44N, 6:41-6:50E; <50 m above sea level * The stream from Njaba River is the major inflow to Oguta Lake. The other three tributaries are Awbana, Utu and Orashi. The [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awbana River
Awbana River is a creek originating from a source in Mgbidi, Imo State. Awbana drains into Oguta lake Oguta Lake is a lean 'finger lake' formed by the damming of the lower Njaba River with alluvium. it is the largest natural lake in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria; within the equatorial rainforest region of Niger Delta. Oguta Lake's catchment ar ... Pictures of Awbana River File:Awbana River(2).jpg, Some of the building around the river File:Awbana River(5).jpg, People swimming at the river File:Awbana River(7).jpg, Showing ongoing wooden boat construction References Rivers of Nigeria {{Nigeria-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anambra State
Anambra () is a States of Nigeria, state in Nigeria. It is located in the South East (Nigeria), South-eastern region of the country. The state was created on 27 August 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State and Rivers State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. The state's capital is Awka, while the state’s largest city is Onitsha which is regarded as one of the largest metropolises in Africa. Nnewi is the second largest commercial and industrial city in Anambra State, and also a known automobile hub within Nigeria and Africa. The state name was inherited from the former Anambra State, a territory that consisted of the present day Enugu State, Anambra State and parts of Ebonyi State. The old Anambra State was formed in 1976 from the former East Central State. The state is named after Omambala River, a river that runs through the state. Anambra is the anglicized form of Omambala River, Omambala. The State capital is A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ihiala
Ihiala is a city in Nigeria, located in the southern part of Anambra State and within the region known as Igboland. It has long served as the local administrative capital of Ihiala Local Government Area. The Local Government Area has a population of about 430,800. Ihiala is the largest city in Ihiala Local Government Area which also consists of several other towns like Amorka, Azia, Lilu, Okija, Mbosi, Isseke, Orsumoghu, Ubuluisuzor and Uli. It lies in the agricultural belt of the state. Ihiala is currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Honorable Ifeanyi Chudy Momah The Current Oluoha of Ihiala (Traditional Ruler) is Igwe Thomas Ikenna Amuta Obidiegwu. Economy The Ihiala LGA's economy heavily relies on agriculture, and the region is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including vegetables, cassava, yams, and cocoyams. Additionally, the region has a thriving commercial sector and is home to a number of marketplaces, including the Nkwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
