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Capital city of Imo State, Nigeria
Okigwe and Ohaji/Egbema. Owerri consists of three Local Government Areas namely Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West. It has an estimated population
Owerri
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Owerri Municipal is a Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the city of Owerri. It has an area of 58 km2 (22 sq mi) and a
Owerri_Municipal
State of Nigeria
River which flows along the state's eastern border. The state capital is Owerri and the State's slogan is the "Eastern Heartland." Of the 36 States in Nigeria
Imo_State
Igbo highlife Sub-Genre
Owerri Bongo // (Bongo/Igbo Bongo) is a style of Igbo highlife music that has its origins in the Igbo people of Owerri and spread around all Imo State
Owerri_Bongo
Public university in Owerri, Nigeria
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a federal university in Owerri West, Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Nigeria. The university is
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Federal_University_of_Technology_Owerri
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Owerri WestListen is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Umuguma. Owerri West Local Government is administered
Owerri_West
Igbo soup
Ofe Owerri Listen is an Igbo delicacy in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. The soup is made with snails, beef, assorted meat and fishes. The soup is popular
Ofe_Owerri
Battle in the Nigerian Civil War
The siege of Owerri (15 October 1968 – 25 April 1969) was a battle between Nigerian and Biafran forces in the Nigerian Civil War. The capture was a major
Siege_of_Owerri
Latin Catholic cathedral in Nigeria
Cathedral, also called Owerri Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The mother church of the Archdiocese of Owerri, it is dedicated
Assumpta_Cathedral
Hospital in Imo state, Nigeria
Centre, Owerri is a public health care centre located in Owerri city in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. In 1903, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri was founded
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri
Federal_Medical_Centre,_Owerri
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Owerri North Listen is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Orie Uratta. It has an area of 198 square kilometres
Owerri_North
Polytechnic in Nekede, Owerri West, Nigeria
federal government-owned higher education institution located in Nekede, Owerri West local government area, Imo State, south-eastern Nigeria. It was established
Federal_Polytechnic,_Nekede
Airport
Airport (IATA: QOW, ICAO: DNIM), also known as Imo State Airport, serves Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. It is located in
Sam_Mbakwe_Airport
Military conflict between Nigeria and Biafra
military operation in the Nigeria-Biafra War. It took place in the towns of Owerri and Uli, which were captured from the Biafran Armed Forces by the Nigerian
Operation_Tail-Wind
University in Owerri, Nigeria
The Imo State University (IMSU) in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The
Imo_State_University
Nigerian Catholic prelate
the archbishop of Owerri from 26 March 1994 until 6 March 2022. Ordained as a priest on 1972, he incardinated in the Diocese of Owerri. Pope John Paul II
Anthony_J.V._Obinna
Anglican diocese in Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese of Owerri is one of 12 within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of 14 ecclesiastical provinces within the Church of Nigeria
Anglican_Diocese_of_Owerri
Imo's delegation in Nigeria's National Assembly
North, Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo, Mbaitolu/Ikeduru, Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West, and Nkwerre/Nwangele/Isu/Njaba. Official Website –
Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Imo
Nigerian_National_Assembly_delegation_from_Imo
Association football club in Imo State, Nigeria
Khalifat Football Club is a professional association football club based in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The team competes in the Nigeria Premier Football League
Kun_Khalifat_FC
Nigerian Catholic prelate (born 1960)
on 19 December 2023 by the hands of Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri. The Holy Father elevated him to local ordinary at Ahiara on 3 May 2024
Simeon_Okezuo_Nwobi
Riots event occurring in Imo state in 1996
1996 Otokoto Riots were a series of spontaneous protests and looting in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria over two days in September. The immediate trigger for
1996_Otokoto_Riots
Public secondary school in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Secondary School, Owerri (referred to as Government College, Owerri or GSSO) is a public boys' English medium secondary school in Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria
Government Secondary School, Owerri
Government_Secondary_School,_Owerri
Village in Imo State
is a town in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo state in southern Nigeria, located on the Otamiri River near the city of Owerri. Egbu is among
Egbu
Oldest diocese of the Church of Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese on the Niger is the mother diocese (oldest diocese) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). It is one of 10 Anglican dioceses
Anglican_Diocese_on_the_Niger
Latin Catholic archdiocese in Nigeria
The Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: Archidioecesis Overriensis) is a Latin Catholic archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The
Archdiocese_of_Owerri
Nnewi Diocese of Nsukka Diocese of Ekwulobia Metropolitan Archdiocese of Owerri Diocese of Aba Diocese of Ahiara Diocese of Okigwe Diocese of Orlu Diocese
List of Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
List_of_Catholic_dioceses_in_Nigeria
Nigerian academic
female substantive Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri. Oti defeated Ikechukwu Dozie on 13 April 2021 and has resumed office as
Nnenna_Oti
Nigerian basketball player (born 2004)
York Knicks, then subsequently acquired by the Detroit Pistons. Born in Owerri, Onyenso played football as a kid before a local coach proposed playing
Ugonna_Onyenso
Visual art form practiced by the Igbo people
two- story house constructed as a propitiatory rite. Mbari houses of the Owerri-Igbo, which are large opened-sided square planned shelters contain many
Mbari_(art)
LGA and city in Imo, Nigeria
Cheshire Home. It is the second most developed city in Imo state after Owerri. Orlu is considered the homeland of the Igbo people in Nigeria. The residents
Orlu,_Imo
in Owerri West LGA, Southeastern Nigeria, located near the city of Owerri. "Jubilation, celebration as Osu Caste System abolished in Irete, Owerri West
Irete
Academic library in Ihiagwa, Nigeria
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Library is the primary academic library for the FUTO in Nigeria. The library is adjacent to lecture
Federal University of Technology Owerri Library
Federal_University_of_Technology_Owerri_Library
1968 battle of the Biafran War
able to retain control of Umuahia and eventually recapture the cities of Owerri and Aba. In April 1968, the Commander of the 3 MCDO, Colonel Benjamin Adekunle
Operation_OAU
Nigerian airline
between nine Nigerian cities: Abuja, Onitsha, Asaba, Yenagoa, Warri, Enugu, Owerri, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. United Nigeria Airlines was established in 2020
United_Nigeria_Airlines
(Ikeduru), Umuoba, Owalla, Orji, Amakohia, Akwakuma (Uratta, Owerri North), Owerri Nchi Ise (Owerri Municipal), Ubomiri, Ifakala, Orodo and Ogwa (Mbaitoli)
Mbieri
Village in Imo State, Nigeria
is a village[citation needed] in southeast Nigeria. It is located in the Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.[citation needed] This region is
Orji
Nigerian politician
Listen is a Nigerian politician. He was a member representing Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives
Ikenna_Elezieanya
Nigerian army colonel
city of Owerri from Nigerian forces between 1968 and 1969. Utuk played a significant role in key engagements, including the defense of Owerri against
Akpan_Utuk
Nigerian association football club
Iwuanyanwu Nationale from 1985 to 2006, is a Nigerian football club based in Owerri. The team play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium (and the Okigwe Stadium
Heartland_F.C.
Nigerian senator
the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives He represented the Owerri-Municipal/Owerri-North/West-Federal Constituency of Imo State in the Federal House
Ezenwa_Francis_Onyewuchi
Nigerian academician
serving at the Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. He is a member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine &
Ikechukwu_Dozie
2025, the president of the CBCN is Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri. He followed the previous president, Augustine Obiora Akubeze. The Latin
Catholic_Church_in_Nigeria
Community in Imo State, Nigeria
Okolochi Listenis an ancient community in today's Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, it borders Emeabiam, Eziobodo, Ihiagwa and Obibiezena
Okolochi
Nigerian chemist and researcher
He is the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is the Center Leader of the Africa Center of Excellence in Future Energies
Emeka_Oguzie
Corporation), Owerri 96.1 – Osiza Radio, Owerri 97.3 – Megaband FM, Owerri 98.1 – Groove FM, Owerri 98.7 – Federal Polytechnic Owerri FM 99.5 – Hot FM, Owerri 100
List of radio stations in Nigeria
List_of_radio_stations_in_Nigeria
School in Nigeria
Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri is a secondary school in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. It is a model secondary school for girls, which was established
Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri
Federal_Government_Girls'_College,_Owerri
Nigerian Catholic prelate (born 1952)
Church who serves as the Archbishop of the Latin Church archdiocese of Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria. In 2022, he was appointed as the president of the
Lucius_Iwejuru_Ugorji
Local Government Area in Nigeria
Obowo Oguta Ohaji/Egbema Okigwe Orlu Orsu Oru East Oru West Owerri Municipal Owerri North Owerri West Onuimo Auyo Babura Birniwa Birnin Kudu Buji Dutse Gagarawa
Local government areas of Nigeria
Local_government_areas_of_Nigeria
1929 riots in Colonial Nigeria
form of public shaming. It was organised and led by the rural women of Owerri and Calabar provinces. The modus operandi of the protests involved 'sit-in'
Women's_War
Community in Imo State, Nigeria
situated within the Oguta Local Government Area and forms part of the larger Owerri cultural zone of the state. The community is primarily agrarian, with farming
Ejemekwuru
Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri
a Nigerian prelate and Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri since 2019. He was kidnapped in transit along with his driver on 27 December
Moses_Chikwe
Town in Imo State, Nigeria
also hosts the Imo State new Owerri capital territory popularly known as new Owerri. Federal University of Technology Owerri is 20 minutes drive from Nekede
Nekede
Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria
located in the north-eastern area of Imo State capital, Owerri.[citation needed] It is traversed by Owerri/Okigwe / Anara/Umuahia and Okigwe/Umuahia high ways
Isiala_Mbano
Nigerian confratenity
Ogun State Active Agulu Lake Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri, Imo State Active Ajayi Crowther Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, Kogi State
Neo_Black_Movement_of_Africa
Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria
the South East. Other large southeastern cities include Umuahia,Enugu, Owerri, Nnewi, Awka, and Abakaliki. The South East is predominantly Igbo ethnically
South_East_(Nigeria)
Village in Imo state, Nigeria
It is located in and around the outskirts of the city of Owerri and falls within the Owerri North local government jurisdiction. Uratta bloc (clan) is
Uratta
Research centre in Imo State, Nigeria
development and training group based in the Federal University of Technology Owerri. The Center offers master's and doctorate degrees, as well as professional
Africa Center of Excellence in Future Energies & Electrochemical Systems
Africa_Center_of_Excellence_in_Future_Energies_&_Electrochemical_Systems
Nigerian businessman (born 1975)
hospitality club called Cubana in Owerri, Imo State. Other establishments under the Cubana Group include: Opium By Cubana, Owerri Casa Cubana, Abuja The Grind
Obi_Cubana
Nigerian manufacturer of automobilies and buses
"Kekes" per year. This is to be increased by a new production plant in Owerri in Imo State on a plot of land of 150,000 square metres. The domestic production
Innoson_Vehicle_Manufacturing
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Ikeduru LGA is Hon. Justice Nze. Ikeduru LGA has the following neighbors, Owerri North, Mbano, and Mbaise, and they share a common culture. With an annual
Ikeduru
Nigerian senator, economist, politician
candidate for Governor of Imo State. Agbaso is the former Imo State Senator for Owerri, a special assistant on Ecology to the president of the Federal Republic
Martin_Agbaso
Nigerian politician (1929–2004)
under his watch are the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, and the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri. Major efforts were also made in industrialization, road
Sam_Mbakwe
Prison breakout in Nigeria
The Owerri prison break took place in the early hours of 5 April 2021, when a mass prison break occurred in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. A large armed group
Owerri_prison_break
Anglican province in Nigeria
of Owerri is one of the 14 ecclesiastical provinces of the Church of Nigeria. It comprises 12 dioceses: Okigwe South (Bishop:David Onuoha) Owerri (Bishop:
Anglican_Province_of_Owerri
Solar powered cooling company
is an Owerri-based company that provides solar-powered cold storage solutions for small-scale farmers. ColdHubs was founded in 2015 in Owerri, Imo State
ColdHubs
Nigerian physicist and researcher
researcher. He was the vice chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is a recipient of the Commonwealth Academy Staff Scholarship award,
Francis_Chukwuemeka_Eze
Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command
Police Command, a tactical formation of the Nigeria Police Force based in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. It is mandated by the police authorities to combat
Tiger_Base
Nigerian-American director
Imerienwe; and finished at Nekede Town School, Owerri. He gained enterance to Government Secondary School, Owerri, for his secondary studies. After his family
Chijindu_Kelechi_Eke
River in Nigeria
god of Mbari houses.[citation needed] The river runs south from Egbu past Owerri and through Nekede, Ihiagwa, Eziobodo, Olokwu Umuisi, Mgbirichi and Umuagwo
Otamiri_River
Senior bishop in the Church of England
(d.): George Cockin, Rector of Bainton (until 1978) and former bishop of Owerri. George Eyles Irwin Cockin (15 August 1908 – 18 November 1996) was an Irish
Archbishop_of_York
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
and is said to have originated from Ama-Asaa. It is bounded by Ihiagwa, Owerri and Umuahia, and connects to Abia and Rivers states respectively. With a
Ngor_Okpala
Nigerian academician
He served as the 5th Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri. He was also the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos. Onwuliri
Celestine_Onwuliri
Nigerian airline
from Owerri to Lagos reported an engine failure and suspected fire immediately following departure. The crew returned safely to land in Owerri on a single
Air_Peace
June 2023 Orlu/Oru East/Orsu Chukwugozie Nwachukwu APC 12 June 2023 Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Chinedu Tochukwu Okere APC 12 June 2023
List of members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, 2023–2027
List_of_members_of_the_House_of_Representatives_of_Nigeria,_2023–2027
several other genres of music in Nigeria these include Ikorodo, Igbo gospel, Owerri Bongo, Fuji music, Ekpili Jùjú music, Apala, Were music and Highlife. Although
List of Nigerian highlife musicians
List_of_Nigerian_highlife_musicians
2021, a group believed to be Eastern Security Network attacked Owerri Prison in Owerri, Imo State. ESN came into the prison heavily armed with machine
Prison_breaks_in_Nigeria
Nigerian politician
State House of Assembly representing Owerri Municipal under the platform of Labour Party. Clinton hails from Owerri Nshise. He was born in 1971 in the family
Clinton_Amadi
Nigerian actress and gospel singer (born 2010)
Films Investment Summit & Awards. Uchechi was born on 12 October 2010 in Owerri, Imo State, in southeastern Nigeria. She is the daughter of Okonkwo Chijioke
Uchechi_Treasure_Okonkwo
Nigerian military officer
their way towards Owerri, capturing the villages of Eziama and Elelem. Kalu's 14th Division was ordered to halt and dig in around Owerri while the Biafran
Ogbugo_Kalu
Traditional Igbo folk music genre
Ekpili Stylistic origins Traditional Igbo folk music Cultural origins 19th century Igbo Land Other topics Odumodu music Ikorodo Ikwokirikwo Owerri Bongo
Ekpili
Town in Imo State, Nigeria
Emekuku, is a town in Owerri North Local Government of Imo State in South-Eastern Nigeria. There are two great rivers in Emekuku: Okitankwo and Oramiriukwa
Emekuku
Topics referred to by the same term
FUTO or futo can refer to: Federal University of Technology Owerri Gyula Futó Shibaura-futō Station Futo Station This disambiguation page lists articles
FUTO
Nigerian Politician
politician and member of the Imo State House of Assembly, representing the Owerri West Constituency under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC)
Kanayo_Onyemaechi
are Abuja, Benin City, Calabar, Ibadan, Jos, Kaduna, Lagos, Onitsha, and Owerri. Cardinal Francis Arinze is a Catholic cardinal from Nigeria. The ecclesiastical
Christianity_in_Nigeria
List of Anglican bishops in Nigeria
(Anglican Communion)". Retrieved 2021-03-05. "Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)". Retrieved 2021-03-05. "Ecclesiastical
List of provinces, dioceses and bishops in the Church of Nigeria in 2021
List_of_provinces,_dioceses_and_bishops_in_the_Church_of_Nigeria_in_2021
Irish nun and missionary
medical care for refugees facing famine who flocked to Owerri. A sick bay was established in Owerri, Nigeria. Gradually she was able to reach out to more
Cecilia_Thackaberry
Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria
in the south-western part of Imo State. It shares common boundaries with Owerri in the East, Oguta LGA in the North and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni in Rivers State
Ohaji/Egbema
University in Kachia, Nigeria
Federal University of Technology, Minna Federal University of Technology Owerri Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Modibbo Adama Federal University
Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia
Federal_University_of_Applied_Sciences_Kachia
State in the South East, Nigeria
Aba Diocese with over 90 parishes, both suffragans of the Archdiocese of Owerri. Abia State was created from Imo State by Ibrahim Babangida on 27 August
Abia_State
Nigerian politician
of Imo State. Ejiogu is an Igbo, born into a catholic family in Emekuku, Owerri Imo State. He is also a one time chairman of the Local Government Civil
Sir_Jude_Ejiogu
List of Anglican bishops in Nigeria
bishop of Orlu in Owerri Province in 2007. Cyril Chukwunonyerem Okorocha (born 12 June 1948) was the Anglican bishop of Owerri in Owerri Province in 2007
List of bishops in the Church of Nigeria in 2007
List_of_bishops_in_the_Church_of_Nigeria_in_2007
Community in Imo state, Nigeria
State, Nigeria. Umuaka is situated almost mid-way between Orlu and Owerri. The Orlu/Owerri Road passes almost through the center of Umuaka, crossing the
Umuaka
Nigerian film director, screenwriter and editor
Dramatic Competition for the film's cinematography.[1] Born in the city of Owerri, the capital city of Imo State, Nigeria, Obasi grew up watching Hammer Horror
C._J._Obasi
Federal University in Owerri
Federal University of Education, Owerri, formerly known as the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, is located in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Nigeria
Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education
Alvan_Ikoku_Federal_College_of_Education
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
Mbaitoli Ngor Okpala Njaba Nkwerre Nwangele Obowo Oguta Ohaji/Egbema Okigwe Onuimo Orlu Orsu Oru East Oru West Owerri Municipal Owerri North Owerri West
Mbaitoli
Highway in Nigeria
F106 is an east–west highway in Nigeria, starting in Owerri, Imo State, and passing through Nguru before ending at Etiti on Trunk Road A3. "FEDERAL HIGHWAYS
F106_highway_(Nigeria)
Village in Imo state, Nigeria
Nkwesi is a village in southeastern Nigeria. It is located near the city of Owerri. v t e
Nkwesi
2019 the state had 3 districts. The LDS Church announced creation of new Owerri mission in Nigeria in 2016. The Nigeria Aba and Nigeria Abuja missions were
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nigeria
The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_in_Nigeria
Local Government Area in Imo State
and Umuoke are towns in the L.G.A. Obowo is located about 45 minutes from Owerri, across the Imo River and is less than 30 minutes from the Umuahia and Ahiara
Obowo
Community in Imo State, Nigeria
Orogwe (Pronunciation) is a community in Owerri West local government of Imo state in Nigeria. Orogwe is a member of the Umuoha Ofo Ise autonomous community;
Orogwe
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
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Lord Krishna
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Hindu
Fresh, Dear, Rare, Pinnacle
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Arabic, Muslim
Intuitive
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Muslim
This was the name of a very
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American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German
Strong and Manly; Form of Charles; Man; Strong
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Arabic, Islamic, Muslim, Pakistani, Urdu
King
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Sikh
Victory of satisfaction
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Bengali, Indian
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