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City in Anambra State, Nigeria
Onitsha// (Igbo: Ọ̀nị̀chà Mmílí or simply Ọ̀nị̀chà) is a city on the eastern bank of the Niger River, in Anambra State, Nigeria. Onitsha along with various
Onitsha
State of Nigeria
Enugu to the east and Kogi to the north. Awka is the state's capital while Onitsha is its most populous city. The state name was inherited from the former
Anambra_State
Traditional leader of Onitsha city, Nigeria
The Obi of Onitsha is the traditional leader of Onitsha, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria. The post of the Obi is recognized by the state and federal government
Obi_of_Onitsha
Biggest market in Anambra State and West Africa
Market, Onitsha is the largest market in Africa based on geographical size and volume of goods. It is based in the city of Onitsha, in Onitsha North Local
Main_Market,_Onitsha
Secondary school in Anambra State, Nigeria
Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) is an Anglican boys secondary school in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. The oldest and first grammar school in Igboland
Dennis Memorial Grammar School
Dennis_Memorial_Grammar_School
Latin Catholic jurisdiction in Anambra State, Nigeria
The Archdiocese of Onitsha (Latin: Archidiœcesis Onitshanus) is a Latin Church archdiocese of the Catholic Church located in Anambra State, Nigeria. It
Archdiocese_of_Onitsha
LGA in Anambra State, Nigeria
Onitsha North Listen is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. Located in Anambra Central senatorial district, it is bordered by Ogbaru to
Onitsha_North
LGA in Anambra State, Nigeria
Onitsha South Listen is a Local Government Area in Anambra North Senatorial zone of Anambra State, Nigeria. The headquarters is in Fegge, Onitsha. Onitsha
Onitsha_South
Festival for the renewal of the reign of Igbo kings
annual ceremony practiced by Igbo people, particularly the indigenes of Onitsha, Umueri, Umuoji and other neighboring communities such as Aguleri, Nnewi
Ofala_Festival
Boys high school in Onitsha, Nigeria
the King College, Onitsha (CKC), popularly known as CKC Onitsha, or Amaka Boys, is a Catholic all-boys secondary school in Onitsha, Nigeria. It is ranked
Christ the King College, Onitsha
Christ_the_King_College,_Onitsha
Anglican cathedral in Onitsha, Nigeria
All Saints' Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. It serves as the seat of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger. The construction
All Saints' Cathedral, Onitsha
All_Saints'_Cathedral,_Onitsha
American singer
Onitsha is an American gospel musician. Her first album, Church Girl, was released by Stillwaters Records in 2007. This album was a Billboard magazine
Onitsha_(musician)
Catholic seminary in Anambra State, Nigeria
All Hallows Seminary is a Catholic private seminary in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. The seminary was founded in 1924 by Bishop Joseph Shanahan. The
All_Hallows_Seminary
Historical Nigerian Pulp Magazines
Onitsha Market Literature emerged in the early 1950s with locally written romances and practical pamphlets, published by printers in the eastern Nigerian
Onitsha_Market_Literature
President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966 (1904–1996)
1960. Born in Zungeru in present-day Niger State to Igbo parents from Onitsha, Anambra State, Azikiwe learned to speak Hausa which was the main indigenous
Nnamdi_Azikiwe
Secondary school in Anambra State, Nigeria
Catholic girls high school in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha and was founded in 1962 by Archbishop
Regina Pacis Model Secondary School
Regina_Pacis_Model_Secondary_School
Hospital in Onitsha, Anambra State
Onitsha is a public healthcare center located in Onitsha, Anambra State. The current Chief Medical Director is Dr. Mercy Anugwu. In 2022, the Onitsha
Federal Medical Centre, Onitsha
Federal_Medical_Centre,_Onitsha
1968 Biafran War operation
Biafran War by the Biafran 4th Commando Brigade in an attempt to recapture Onitsha from the Nigerian 2nd Division. The operation ultimately resulted in failure
Operation_Hiroshima
The Second Invasion of Onitsha (January 2 - March 20, 1968) was military conflict between Nigerian and Biafran military forces. On October 4, 1967, the
Second_Invasion_of_Onitsha
Nigerian politician (1940–2015)
diplomat and political figure. He was the second Owelle-Osowa-Anya of Onitsha and the eldest son of President Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first holder of the
Chukwuma_Azikiwe
Chanchaga LGAs summing Mubi North and Mubi South consists 2 LGAs: Onitsha North and Onitsha South Osogbo and Olorunda LGAs Oshimili South LGA "FEDERAL REPUBLIC
List of Nigerian cities by population
List_of_Nigerian_cities_by_population
Nigeria state government legislature
Zone: Anambra West, Anambra East, Oyi, Onitsha North II, Onitsha South I, Onitsha South II, Ayamelum, Onitsha North I, Ogbaru I and Ogbaru II. Anambra
Anambra State House of Assembly
Anambra_State_House_of_Assembly
Radio station in Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria
3FM Onitsha is a private commercial radio station founded on December 8, 2011, by Sapientia International Media Centre. It is situated in Onitsha, Anambra
Radio Sapientia 95.3FM Onitsha
Radio_Sapientia_95.3FM_Onitsha
Nigerian traditional ruler (born 1941)
mni // (born 14 May 1941) is a traditional ruler and the 21st Obi of Onitsha, in Anambra State, South-Eastern Nigeria. He is chancellor of Ahmadu Bello
Alfred_Achebe
Military conflict
The First Invasion of Onitsha (October 4 − October 12, 1967) was a battle and military offensive fought during the Nigerian Civil War between Biafran
First_Invasion_of_Onitsha
Village in South-Eastern Nigeria
years ago. The village that was later incorporated and formed the city of Onitsha, on the east bank of the river Niger in eastern Nigeria, in the area currently
Onitsha-Ado
Senatorial district In Nigeria
Anambra State covers seven local government areas which include Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Oyi, Ogbaru, Anambra East, Anambra West and Ayamelum. There
Anambra North senatorial district
Anambra_North_senatorial_district
Species of butterfly
Ornipholidotos onitshae, the Onitsha glasswing, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Ghana, southern Nigeria
Ornipholidotos_onitshae
Book by Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio
Onitsha is a novel by French Nobel laureate writer J. M. G. Le Clézio. It was originally published in French in 1991 and an English translation was released
Onitsha_(novel)
Radio station with branches across Nigeria
Yoruba, and Hausa. It has stations in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Onitsha. The radio station is owned by Aim Group, who are also the owners of Cool
Wazobia_FM
Highway in Nigeria
and regions. It spans from Onitsha to Umu Uvo, intersecting other routes along the way. The A6 highway starts in Onitsha, proceeding through Nnewi, Ihiala
A6_highway_(Nigeria)
Nigerian singer (born 1993)
the Headies and the Nigerian Entertainment Awards. Chike is a native of Onitsha, Anambra State in the south-eastern region of Nigeria and is one of four
Chike_(singer)
Igbo Nigerian priest (1903–1964)
Nigerian priest of the Catholic Church who worked in the Archdiocese of Onitsha and later became a Trappist monk at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in England
Cyprian_Michael_Iwene_Tansi
Secondary school in Anambra State, Nigeria
Anambra State, Nigeria. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha and was founded on 15 January 1962 by Archbishop Charles Heerey. The school
Mater Amabilis Secondary School
Mater_Amabilis_Secondary_School
Nigerian bridge across Niger river
highway, Owerri interchange and a toll station all at Obosi city near Onitsha, inaugurated in March 2022. It opened for local traffic on December 15
Second_Niger_bridge
Road running event in Onitsha, Nigeria
Onitsha City Marathon (OCM) is a road running event held in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Established by the Onitsha Business School to promote sports
Onitsha_City_Marathon
Church in Onitsha, Nigeria
dedicated to the Trinity and located in Onitsha, Nigeria. The basilica is seat of the Archdiocese of Onitsha. It contains the relics of Blessed Cyprian
Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha
Cathedral_Basilica_of_the_Most_Holy_Trinity,_Onitsha
Public library in Anambra, Nigeria
Onitsha Divisional Library, a Nigerian public library under Anambra State Library Board is located in the commercial city of Onitsha in the Onitsha North
Onitsha_Divisional_Library
Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocese
October 1953) is a Nigerian Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Onitsha since 2003. Okeke was born in Umudioka, Anambra State and ordained to the
Valerian_Okeke
University (established 2023) is a private university, located at Onitsha, in Onitsha North local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria. It is one
Shanahan_University
Belgian mercenary soldier
Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War. He was killed by Nigerian forces in Onitsha during Operation Hiroshima. Goosens served as an officer in the Belgian
Marc_Goosens
Nigerian Catholic cardinal (born 1932)
Sacraments from 2002 to 2008. He previously served as the Archbishop of Onitsha from 1967 to 1985 and as the president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference
Francis_Arinze
Species of butterfly
Tetrarhanis onitshae, the Onitsha on-off, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in eastern Nigeria. The habitat consists of primary forests
Tetrarhanis_onitshae
Nigerian teacher, writer, and activist
House Help. Onitsha: Malchjay Publishers. 35 pages The Rescue of Amara. Onitsha: Malchjay Publishers. 36 pages Amara Goes to School. Onitsha: Malchjay Publishers
Ngozi_Chuma-Udeh
First Lady of Nigeria (1963–1966)
was born in Onitsha, a city in present-day Anambra State to Chief Ogoegbunam, the Adazia of Onitsha (Ndichie Chief) from Ogboli Agbor Onitsha. She met Nnamdi
Flora_Azikiwe
Ethnic group in Southern Nigeria
centralized chiefdoms of Nri, Aro Confederacy, Agbor, Kingdom of Aboh and Onitsha. The Igbo people became overwhelmingly Christian during the evangelism
Igbo_people
Nigerian engineer (1929–2018)
Biafran soldiers were forced to retreat across the River Niger Bridge into Onitsha on September 20, 1967, Achuzia was promoted to Major and given command
Joseph_Achuzie
Annual Nigerian Festival
Umatu festival is one of the six major festivities held in Onitsha Ado N'Idu every year. The others are Ajachi, Owuwaji, Ofala, Osisi- Ite and Ife-Jioku
Umatu_Festival
Subnational monarchs in West Africa
political and economic influence. In the Onitsha Kingdom, for example, His Majesty, Nnaemeka A. Achebe, Obi of Onitsha (Agbogidi), the traditional King, strives
Nigerian_traditional_rulers
Onuchu-Ugbo is a town in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. The town's traditional ruler is the Obi of Onuchu-Ugbo; as of 2002
Onicha-Ugbo
Town in Anambra State, Nigeria
Anambra State, Nigeria. It serves as the administrative center for the Onitsha South Local Government Area. Historically, Fegge was part of the Obosi
Fegge
Bridge in Asaba
The River Niger Bridge or Onitsha Bridge is a bridge that connects the southeastern and southwestern regions of Nigeria across the Niger River. The bridge
River_Niger_Bridge
Place in Anambra State
population of 109,377 in 2007. It is attached to the much larger city of Onitsha to the west, Oze to the north, Ogidi and Umuoji to the east, and Obosi
Nkpor
Nigerian Catholic priest
in Ukpor, then completed secondary education at All Hallows seminary in Onitsha. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in August 2011 after studying at
Ebube_Muonso
Nigerian Minister of Justice and International Court of Justice judge
once the traditional Prime Minister of Onitsha. Onowu Chike Ofodile was born on November 20, 1921, in Onitsha, Anambra State. For his primary school education
Chike_Ofodile
Capital city of Delta State, Nigeria
of over half a million people. In some respects, Asaba and neighboring Onitsha in Anambra State form a continuous metropolitan region. The First and Second
Asaba
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
becoming Vicar and Canon of St. Faith Church, Onitsha. He was Archdeacon of All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha, from 2014 until 2021. Office, Anglican Communion
Obiora_Uzochukwu
Nigerian transportation company
Dili Chukwu is a Nigerian transport and logistics group headquartered in Onitsha. Once the largest inter state bus operator, after the death of its founder
Ekene_Dili_Chukwu
Nigerian football club
Pillars Football Club was a Nigerian football club based in the city of Onitsha. They were founded in 2005 under the name "Power United" and played in
Anambra_Pillars_F.C.
Nigerian bandit
3 July 2001, the Bakassi Boys got an intel that Nwamama was coming to Onitsha, they laid an ambush, intercepting him at Nkpor. 6 days later, on 9 July
Derico_Nwamama
Igbo king
the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku is Eze Chukwuka Okonjo. Obi of Onitsha As of 2004[update], the Obi of Onitsha is Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe. Obi of Neni
Obi_(ruler)
Nigerian archbishop (1930–2011)
Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria. Ordained to the priesthood in 1963, Obiefuna became Bishop of Awka in 1977, Archbishop of Onitsha in 1995 and retired
Albert_Obiefuna
Nigerian food processing company
Tiger Foods Limited is a Nigerian food processing company based in Onitsha, Anambra State. Established in 1996, the company produces and packages a range
Tiger_Foods_Limited
Nigerian actor and model
former Obi of Onitsha. Okagbue is from Onitsha in Anambra state. He is a twin. He was born into the royal family of the former Obi of Onitsha, the late H
Chris_Okagbue
Place in Anambra State, Nigeria
Listen is a town in Nigeria. Its postal code is 434112. It is a suburb of Onitsha. It was formerly the headquarters of the Idemili South Local Government
Oba,_Anambra_State
Highest and most important spiritual, religious and social grouping in Igbo society
to have taken Ichi title, in Onitsha, Ichi is not a recognised institution and is therefore not undertaken by the Onitsha Igbo and some of the Delta Igbo
Nze_na_Ozo
Nigerian lawyer
Michael Chike Balonwu (born 3 June 1964 in Iga, Onitsha, Anambra State) is a Nigerian lawyer and political scientist who served as speaker of the Anambra
Mike_Balonwu
around 1,200 square miles (3,100 km2) in area with Bende to the south and Onitsha to the west. It was the largest British expedition in Nigeria to be undertaken
Hugh_Trenchard_in_Nigeria
Place in Anambra State, Nigeria
Government Area of Anambra State Nigeria.It is a suburb of Onitsha. Nteje Awkuzu Onitsha Kabir, Olivia (2018-12-21). "Local governments in Anambra state
Nkwelle-Ezunaka
Place in Anambra State, Nigeria
Anambra State, and lies approximately 40 kilometers east of Onitsha along the old Enugu–Onitsha trunk road. It is around 20 km southwest of local government
Oraukwu,_Anambra_State
1968 conflict
On 4 October 1967, the Nigerian Army's 2nd Division began bombarding Onitsha and continued the assault for eight days, before a 10 boat armada crossed
Abagana_ambush
Cameroonian-Nigerian highlife musician (1950–1997)
successfully made it across by going “the bush way” in 1970. They came to Onitsha, a trading town on the banks of the Niger River. Mbarga was married to
Prince_Nico_Mbarga
Place in Anambra State, Nigeria
and seat of Ayamelum Local Government Area. It is easily accessible from Onitsha (about 29 km) and Otuocha Aguleri (about 19 km). Anaku is made up of three
Anaku_Town
2014-04-19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved April 17, 2014 Onitsha Shopping Mall, Onitsha: Onitsha Mall Brief Retrieved February 16, 2014 New shopping experience
List of largest shopping malls in Nigeria
List_of_largest_shopping_malls_in_Nigeria
bishop of Cova and as the auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Onitsha, Nigeria, from 1990 to 1997 and as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese
Emmanuel_Otteh
Administrative divisions, 1900 to 1967
3 Ondo Western Owo 6 Onitsha Eastern Awka 9 Onitsha Eastern Awgu 3 Onitsha Eastern Onitsha 20 Onitsha Eastern Nsukka 8 Onitsha Eastern Udi 3 Owerri Eastern
Provinces_of_Nigeria
Name list
name that means "thank God”. Similarly, there is the name Kelechukwu. The Onitsha people spell them Kenechi/Kenechukwu respectively. Kelechi, Nigerian-American
Kelechi
National male beauty pageant competition in Nigeria
International Pageant Placement Special Awards Ref. 2026 Chris Chidubem Onitsha Mister Supranational 2026 TBA 2024 Michael Mazi Lagos Mister Supranational
Mr_Nigeria
Nigerian politician
under Labour Party, representing Onitsha North/South federal constituency. Emeka was born on 3 March 1962 in Onitsha, located in the southeastern region
Emeka_Idu_Godwin_Obiajulu
Country in West Africa
industry that includes leather and textiles (centred in Kano, Abeokuta, Onitsha, and Lagos), plastics and processed food. Ogun is considered to be Nigeria's
Nigeria
Structural Engineering "Third Mainland Bridge". "Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge". "Onitsha Bridge". "Second Niger Bridge". Other references "Longest Bridge in Africa
List_of_bridges_in_Nigeria
Town in Anambra State, Nigeria
Anambra State and lies approximately 20 kilometers from Onitsha along the old Enugu-Onitsha Trunk A Road that divides the town into two halves. Abagana
Abagana
Military head of state of Nigeria from 1975 to 1976
other civilian massacres carried out by soldiers of the 2nd Division at Onitsha and Isheagu. Between 1970 and 1971, he attended the Joint Service Staff
Murtala_Muhammed
Nigerian lawyer and politician
to Nigeria and settled in Onitsha. As a lawyer, Ajegbo was involved in the nationalist movement, in 1948, he defended Onitsha branch members of the Zikist
Michael_Ajegbo
Development and Peace Commission Onitsha established 1990 is a non-profit organization under the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha. It is focused on community
Justice Development and Peace Caritas Onitsha
Justice_Development_and_Peace_Caritas_Onitsha
Nigerian opposition leader (born 1961)
Nigerian presidential election. Born in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, Obi attended Christ the King College in Onitsha and University of Nigeria in Nsukka
Peter_Obi
127278; 6.765167 Intafact Beverages Limited is a brewing company based in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Since 15 December 2017, it is a subsidiary of
Intafact_Beverages_Limited
Igbo subgroup in Nigeria
flouted. But the King of Onitsha, Obi Okosi I, also reigned. No Igbo king questioned the might of the supreme monarch of Onitsha, let alone supposedly “lesser
Waawa
Town in Anambra State, Nigeria
sits on the east bank of the Niger River just south of the larger city of Onitsha. As of 2007 Okpoko had an estimated population of 177,608. During the rainy
Okpoko
1967–1970 partially recognised state in Africa
government-sanctioned killings were taking place in the southeastern city of Onitsha, because of a shoot-to-kill policy directed toward Biafrans, particularly
Biafra
Ethnic group in southeastern Nigeria
Ikwerre Ikwo Isu Izzi Mbaise Mgbo Ndoki Ngwa Nri-Igbo Ogba Ohafia Ohuhu Onitsha Ukwuani Waawa Politics Anti-Igbo sentiment Biafra Eastern Nigeria MASSOB
Ndoki_tribe
State of Nigeria
miles (240 km) south-southwest, and at the intersection of roads from Aba, Onitsha, and Abakaliki. It is approximately 4 hours drive away from Port Harcourt
Enugu_State
Anambra's delegation in Nigeria's National Assembly
East/West, Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia, Aguta, Nnewi North/South/Ekwusigo, Onitsha North/South, Awka North/South, Orumba North/South, Ihiala, Oyi/Ayamelum
Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Anambra
Nigerian_National_Assembly_delegation_from_Anambra
Nigerian rapper and singer (born 1999)
" Jeriq hosted the Jeriq Hood Concert at the Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium in Onitsha on November 24, 2024, with an audience of over 20,000 people. On December
Jeriq
Nigerian actor and singer (born 1965)
actor and singer. Arinze was born on 24 September 1965 to Lydia Padonou in Onitsha, Anambra State. He is the eldest of seven children. He hails from Badagry
Segun_Arinze
Name list
featuring Peruzzi Christ the King College, Onitsha, popularly known as Amaka Boys, aan all-boys secondary school in Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria This page or section
Amaka
Festival in Onitsha, Nigeria
Festival, which simply means 'To Rejoice’, is a festival in the City of Onitsha, that aims to demonstrate to the world the city's rich cultural history
Golibe_Festival
1976 song by Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz
December 1976, by Rogers All Stars, a Nigerian recording company based in Onitsha. The song is a celebration of motherhood, sung in Nigerian Pidgin English
Sweet_Mother
Capital city of Anambra State, Nigeria
Nigeria. The West-East Federal highway links Lagos, Benin City, Asaba, Onitsha, and Enugu to Awka and several local roads link it to other important towns
Awka
Nigerian airline
aircraft to operate scheduled flights between nine Nigerian cities: Abuja, Onitsha, Asaba, Yenagoa, Warri, Enugu, Owerri, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. United
United_Nigeria_Airlines
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Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Beautiful
Boy/Male
English American Latin Shakespearean
Strong.; the name of more than 50 saints and three Roman emperors.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Lord of Warriors
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : according to MacLysaght, this is a surname of Dutch origin which was taken to Ireland early in the 18th century.French : from a personal name composed of the Germanic elements boll ‘friend’, ‘brother’ + hard ‘hardy’, ‘strong’.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Ever smiling
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Lamp of God
Male
Hebrew
(עֲמָשָׂ×) Hebrew name AMASA means "burden." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Abigail.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps an altered form of Warlock, an English surname of uncertain origin; it is more likely to be from Old Norse varðlokkur ‘incantations’ than from Old English wǣrloga ‘traitor’, ‘devil’.
Male
English
 Short form of English Kurtis, KURT means "courteous." Compare with another form of Kurt.
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name BUSSABA means "flower."
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