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Orlu (Igbo: Ọ̀lụ́) [1] is the second-largest city in Imo State South East (Nigeria)|South East]], Nigeria, with a population of 420,600. [2] It has a long history as the headquarters for the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and humanitarian relief agencies during the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War.
The Orlu State bill, was a proposed bill sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and 15 other legislators from the South-east region of Nigeria.The bill, which passed its 1st reading at the Nigerian House of Representatives on 5 June 2024, sought to carve out parts of Imo, Abia, and Anambra states to create a new state officially to be known as Orlu.
The insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria is a military conflict that broke out in the city of Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria on 16 January 2021, when the Nigerian Army moved to crush the paramilitary wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Eastern Security Network (ESN). [30]
This is a list of villages and settlements in Imo State, Nigeria organised by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes also given). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] By postal code
Oru-East is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is at Omuma. The following are towns that make up Oru East: Akatta, Akuma, Amagu, Amiri, Awo-Omamma, and Omuma. Oru East is bounded by Njaba LGA, Mbaitolu, Orlu, Oguta, Orsu and Oru west Local Government Area.
Orlu Ishiobiukwu Gedegwum is the ancient palace and nerve centre of the Orlu people. It is the royal residence and socio-cultural foundation of the traditional monarchy of Orlu, known as the Igwe of Orlu in Nigeria. Located in Imo state, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has always been a focal point ...
Amaifeke is an urban town in Orlu Local Government Area LGA of Imo State in the Niger Delta region of South Eastern Nigeria. The town shares the Orlu Urban metropolis area with Umuna and part of Orlu village. [1] The indigenous population of Amaifeke belong to the Igbo ethnic group and the town is situated within the Igbo cultural area.
Nigeria: Territory: Imo State: Coordinates ... Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. Website; www.orludiocese.org: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu (Latin: ...