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Nnewi

Administration
Full nameNnewi
Official nameNnewi
Settlement typeCity
CountryNigeria
StateAnambra State
LGANnewi North, Nnewi South
SettledSeptember 4, 1625
Incorporated townApril, 1904
Incorporated city1991
Government
TypeExecutive Chairman-Council
Governing bodyLocal Government Council
PartyPDP
Demography
Total Population391227 (2006 census)
Density (pop.)2800/km2 (7252/sq mi)
Nnewi and Satellite towns2500000
Other information
Time zoneWAT (UTC+ 1)
Post Code435101

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Nnewi is the second largest city in Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. Nnewi as a metropolitan city encompasses two local government areas, Nnewi North and Nnewi South; Nnewi North is commonly referred to as Nnewi central, and comprises four autonomous quarters: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewi-ichi. Nnewi North also includes Ichi, an autonomous neighbouring town.

, Nnewi has an estimated population of 391,227 according to the Nigerian census. The city spans over 1076.9 sqmi in Anambra State. Nnewi Metropolitan Area and its satellite towns is a home to nearly 2.5 million residents . Dimensionally, Nnewi has an edge over all other units, being recognized by the 1953 figures as the largest inland town of all others in the Eastern states.

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December 31st 2007, New year eve party at Obi-Ufodike...."THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE ON EARTH" ...Nnewi, Anambara State Nigeria.
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Ist Ofala Festival & 7yrs on the throne of Igwe Alphonsus Ofobuike Ezeoke _ Igwe Eneke of Amichi, Nnewi South Local Govt. Area, Anambra State Nigeria. The Executive Committee of Amichi Development Union ( ADU ) and the entire Citizens of Amichi .
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Ist Ofala Festival & 7yrs on the throne of Igwe Alphonsus Ofobuike Ezeoke _ Igwe Eneke of Amichi, Nnewi South Local Govt. Area, Anambra State Nigeria. The Executive Committee of Amichi Development Union ( ADU ) and the entire Citizens of Amichi .
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With Ocho at the Catholic Cathedral, Nnewi, Nigeria
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ASUU strike: We'll not return S'East governors for second term, parents insist - Nigerian Compass (blog) Tweet this news
Nigerian Compass (blog)--Reacting to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, the parents told the Nigerian Compass at -Nnewi- yesterday that they would avenge what the ... - Date : Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:47:04 GMT+00:00
I'm in politics to develop my people -Ifeagwazi - Daily Sun Tweet this news
Daily Sun--He was to represent -Nnewi- South II state constituency comprising Ukpor, Ezinifite, Ebenator and Akwaihedi electoral wards. However, the then 'Godfather' of ... - Date : Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:33:42 GMT+00:00
Ex-Biafran soldier builds 22 gates to fortify community - Daily Sun Tweet this news
Daily Sun--In community policing, the name of Chief Felix Muoghalu, chairman, Okpuno-Egbu Community Security Organization, Umudim -Nnewi-, Anambra State rings a bell as ... - Date : Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:27:59 GMT+00:00
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Daily Sun--A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Anambra State and the National President of New Spirit Nigerian Leaders, ... - Date : Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:28:15 GMT+00:00
Police bust kidnap gang in Nnewi - Daily Sun Tweet this news
Daily Sun--Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) from -Nnewi- Central Police Station in Anambra State has smashed a seven-man kidnap gang. ... - Date : Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:54:10 GMT+00:00
'S'East is APGA's to Lose' - THISDAY Tweet this news
THISDAY--The Ikemba -Nnewi- Chief Ojukwu who is the national leader, is consistent and doesn't tell lies. Governor Peter Obi has shown over time that he is a God ... - Date : Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:55:18 GMT+00:00
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Vanguard---...- through its Kulturefest initiative, has evolved into a strong pillar behind major festivals such as Osun Osogbo, Ofala -Nnewi-, Argungun and Anioma, ... - Date : Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:37:32 GMT+00:00
Group warns against rape, crime against women - Nigeria Daily Independent Tweet this news
Nigeria Daily Independent--Ezeofor, who with a professor of Medicine at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, -Nnewi-, Anambra State, Prof. Brain Adinma, urged women to adopt ... - Date : Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:03:42 GMT+00:00
S/East loses N200bn for being 1 state short • Rep alleges - Nigerian Tribune Tweet this news
Nigerian Tribune--The lawmaker representing -Nnewi- North/-Nnewi- South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, CID Maduabum, made this known at a ... - Date : Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:52:05 GMT+00:00
Nigeria: Kidnapping - Tension Mounts in Nnewi - AllAfrica.com Tweet this news
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List of Influential Nnewi people : Autoparts
Names Title Occupation & Contribution
General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu former military Governor and President of Republic of Biafra Politician
President Nwafor Orizu former nationalist and First Republic Senate president Politician
M.C.K Ajuluchukwu a nationalist, anti-colonial fighter and first republic law-maker nationalist
Cletus Ibeto Industrialist and Philanthropist Businessman
Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu, OBE Pioneer businessman Legendary multi-millionaire business mogul, community-builder and Philanthropist
Felix Ezejiofor Okonkwo Okonkwo-Kano/Businessman Extraordinaire The leader of Igbo's in Northern Nigeria in the 1960s.

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