Emeka Esogbue

 Omu Martha: Nze Omu, ​ the Okpanam Sacred Staff of Authority Passed to Successor By Emeka Esogbue ​The revered Nze Omu, the traditional staff and symbol of authority of Okpanam, which was held in trust following the passing of the legendary Omu Martha Dunkwu, has been successfully transferred to the newly enthroned Omu of Okpanam. ​According to a report by Patrick Ochei, publisher of Anioma Trust and former Media Assistant to the late Omu, the Nze had been under the strict, dutiful custody of Dr. Afamefuna Dunkwu, the son of the late Omu. For two years, Dr. Dunkwu bore the profound traditional responsibility of safeguarding this sacred object, which symbolizes the absolute power and spiritual essence of the Okpanam Omuship. ​With the Nze now officially transferred to the substantive occupant of the throne, Dr. Afamefuna Dunkwu has fulfilled his traditional obligation and is now culturally absolved of the custodial responsibility. ​The late Omu Martha Dunkwu was a towering, highly ...

 BREAKING NEWS FROM ANIOMA  Burial Committee Announces Burial Date for Late Omu Anioma, Advises Guests on Dress Code  - Emeka Esogbue  The Committee for the burial of HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu, the Omu of Anioma has announced the date for the celebration of rites of passage of the late Omu.  The Committee, in a press statement released to the general public on Monday in Okpanam, Delta State, signed by the Committee Chairman, Hon Barr Bridget Anyafulu, and Dr. Afamefuna Dunkwu-Okafor, Chief Mourner/ Co-Chairman, noted that the rites of passage of the late Anioma Queen Mother would hold from 24th to 27th April 2024.  The release read in part, "The burial committee of HRM, Obi Martha Dunkwu, wishes to inform the public that the  celebration of the passage of Omu Anioma comes up from 24th - 27th April 2024." "The burial will involve both traditional burial rites and Night of Tributes/Farewell. While the traditional rites will take place from 24th-25th April 20...