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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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nigerian physician
Medical Centre, Onitsha, Anambra State. This appointment was confirmed by President Bola Tinubu in 2023. The Federal Medical Centre, Onitsha was originally
Mercy_Anugwu
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
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 politician (died 2025)
politician who was a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency before his death. Before his death, the 40 year old
Justice_Azuka
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nigerian Minister of Justice and International Court of Justice judge
once the traditional Prime Minister of Onitsha. Onowu Chike Ofodile was born on 20 November 1921, in Onitsha, Anambra State. For his primary school education
Chike_Ofodile
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 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
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
Irish Catholic prelate
Irish Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Onitsha from 18 April 1950 until his death on 6 February 1967. Born in Castlerahan
Charles_Heerey
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 kilometres east of Onitsha along the old Enugu–Onitsha trunk road. It is around 20 km southwest of local government
Oraukwu,_Anambra_State
Former trade confederation in present southeastern Nigeria
of Oguta-Ameshi, Onitsha, and Kalabari. The prominent international slave markets in Igboland were the Oguta Lake Slave Market, Onitsha, Abonnema, and Bonny
Aro_Confederacy
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
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
Lagos Diocese of Abeokuta Diocese of Ijebu-Ode Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha Diocese of Abakaliki Diocese of Aguleri Diocese of Awgu Diocese of Awka
List of Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
List_of_Catholic_dioceses_in_Nigeria
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
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
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 entrepreneur and singer
Alaneme was born on 20 August 1987 in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Alaneme attended All Saints Primary School, Onitsha for his primary education and Federal
Kelvin_Alaneme
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
Nigerian opposition leader (born 1961)
2027 presidential election. Born in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, Obi attended Christ the King College in Onitsha and University of Nigeria in Nsukka
Peter_Obi
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
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
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
Nigeria–American businesswoman and lawyer, former wife of Atiku Abubakar
former Vice President of Nigeria. She is an Igbo woman and an indigene of Onitsha, Anambra State. She also holds American citizenship. In the 1980s, she
Jennifer_Iwenjiora_Douglas
Nigerian football club
United Football Club was a Nigerian football club based in the city of Onitsha. They originally played games in Abakaliki from 1999 to 2008 as Ebonyi
Anambra_United_F.C.
American member of the British royal family (born 1981)
During Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, Igwe Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, and Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, gave her the chieftaincy
Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex
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)
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
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
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 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
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
Road network in Nigeria
west and after a ferry transport at Asaba, the West links with roads in Onitsha, Owerri and Enugu in the East. In the Northern Province, roads linking
Federal Highway System of Nigeria
Federal_Highway_System_of_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
1990 Deventer Netherlands 7 April 2011 2012–2014 3 0 4 Greg Nwokolo 1986 Onitsha Nigeria 10 October 2011 2013–2019 8 2 5 Victor Igbonefo 1985 Enugu Nigeria
List of Indonesia international footballers born or raised outside Indonesia
List_of_Indonesia_international_footballers_born_or_raised_outside_Indonesia
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
Airport serving Anambra State, Nigeria
Anambra State, Nigeria. The airport serves Anambra State, especially the Onitsha metropolis which includes the capital city Awka. The project to build the
Chinua Achebe International Airport
Chinua_Achebe_International_Airport
LGA in Anambra State, Nigeria
Barr. Ifeyinwa Morah and Hon. Edwin Aghadiuno. It is part of the Greater Onitsha Metropolis. Oyi Local Government Area is located in Anambra State in Nigeria's
Oyi
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
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
Organised gangs in Nigerian cities
operate on the streets of major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos, Ibadan, Onitsha, Aba, Umuahia, Akure, Ado-Ekiti and Enugu. They extort money from passers-by
Area_boys
Nigerian football club in Onitsha
Jasper United were a Nigerian football club based in the city of Onitsha. Founded by Jude Ezechukwu in July 1991 under the name Premier Breweries FC,
Jasper_United_F.C.
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
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
Westernmost region of the African continent
Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, Nigeria
West_Africa
Brewing company based in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
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
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
Isuikwuato on 13 March 2005; he had previously been at All Saints' Cathedral, Onitsha. He retired in 2013. Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese"
Samuel_Chibueze_Chukwuka
Multi-use stadium in Onitsha, Nigeria
Chuba Ikpeazu Memorial Stadium is a 5,000 capacity multi-use stadium in Onitsha, Nigeria and was built in 2009. It is currently the home stadium of Anambra
Ikpeazu_Memorial_Stadium
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
Town in Anambra State, Nigeria
State and lies approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Onitsha along the old Enugu-Onitsha Trunk A Road that divides the town into two halves. Abagana
Abagana
university owned by the Anglican Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. It got its approval for operation by the National
University_on_the_Niger
he was appointed Archdeacon of Owerri. In 1955 he became Archdeacon of Onitsha, a post he held until 1970. DOBA Ecclesiastical News: two Assistant Bishops
Benjamin_Nwoso
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
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