I am in the House of Reps Race to Provide Inclusive Growth, Dr. Mabel Magbulu *In this exclusive interview, Dr. Mabel Magbulu, a real estate professional and House of Representatives aspirant for Ndokwa–Ukwuani Federal Constituency, speaks to Media Influencer, PEN MASTER (EMEKA ESOGBUE) on her political ambition, vision for development, and commitment to empowering the Anioma region. Excerpts:* *Pen Master: Dr. Mabel Magbulu, it’s a pleasure to speak with you again after such a long time. Could you kindly introduce yourself to our readers?* Magbulu: Thank you very much, Pen Master. It’s truly a pleasure to be here. My name is Dr. Mabel Ebele Magbulu, a proud daughter of Amai in Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency. I am an ardent marketer, a real estate professional, and a passionate advocate for community development. Over the years, I have committed myself to initiatives that uplift our people, particularly in the Anioma region, and I remain deeply driven ...
One Ancestor, Many Stories? The Ugbe Debate in Ibusa - Part One Emeka Esogbue There is a tradition in Umuezeagwu, an Ibusame quarter that speaks of an ancestor named Ugbe. The people descended from him are known as Umugbe, which is today also called Umuisor. According to this tradition, Ezeagwu had three sons namely Ugbe, Nnamusom, and Nwaese and these Umugbe people trace their origin to Ugbe. In this Ibusa area in Umuekea, there is also another account of a patriarch named Ugbe. Ugbe was married to Afene, the daughter of Ezeazu. Ezeazu is regarded as the founder of Umuezeazu in Umueze. Their descendants are known as Umuafene, although in some places this name is now used interchangeably with Umugbe. The marriage of Ugbe and Afene, Ezeazu's daughter is the biological relationship of the people of Umuafene and Umuezeazu today. There are also differences in how these names are used across communities. In Umezeagulu, Umugbe is called Umuisor, while in Isieke, Umuafene is referred to ...