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Aba North is a Local Government Area of Abia State in the city of Aba.

The Aba River is a river in southern Nigeria. It runs through the city of Aba, Nigeria. It is a tributary of the Imo River. Its headwaters are in Okpu-Umuobo in the Ngwa heartland into the Aba City.

Aba South is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the city of Aba.

Abayi Okoroato is a Village in Obingwa local government area of Abia State, Nigeria.

Achina is a town in Aguata in the local Government area of Anambra State, Nigeria. The inhabitants are members of the Igbo people.

Edda administratively designated by Nigeria as Afikpo South is a local government area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It is the homeland of a culturally distinct people known as the Edda People who are considered a sub-class of the dominant Igbo ethnic group of South East Nigeria. Outside Africa, Edda is more popularly associated with Icelandic Viking folklores and ancient Nordic mythology where Edda is considered a lost civilization. While there is today no clearly established historical correlation of Eddaland also called Edda and the Eddish people to Nordic ancestry; elements of some ancient Nordic Viking religious mythology written of in the 13 century CE Icelandic Poetic Edda where the name Edda first appeared are still present in traditional pagan religious culture of the Edda people in Eddaland in today’s Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Edda people were relatively culturally and linguistically distinct, but today their old language has gone extinct, and they speak a dialectal form of Igbo with a few borrowed words from Efik and with a very distinctive accent.

Agulu is a large town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is located in Anaocha Local Government Area. It is home to the Agulu Lake. People from Agulu include a previous Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi, Fmr Senator Joy Emodi, Dora Akunyili the past NAFDAC czar, Ifeanyi Eric okoye CEO Juhel pharmaceuticals, the music maker, H.E. Amb. Justin Okechukwu Kingland (DRM), Founder Face Of Agulu, Anambra State. Agulu is also known for the Agulu-Nanka erosion sites.

Akiyi is an autonomous community in Umulokpa, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State, Nigeria. It has Seven (7) villages namely: Enugwu, Enugwu-Uwani, Imama, Nkwelle, Ukpali, Uwani and Uwenu.

Aku is a larger town in Enugu State, Nigeria. It is located in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area.

Akwete town is the headquarters of Ukwa East local government area of Abia state, Nigeria. Akwete is located 18 Kilometers northeast of the oil-rich city of Port Harcourt and 18 Kilometers southeast of the commercial city of Aba. Akwete is known in West Africa for its unique weaving.

Anaocha is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Aguluzigbo, Agulu, Neni, Ichida, Adazi-Ani, Adazi-Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Akwaeze, Nri, Obeledu.

Aninri is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ndeaboh. Aninri is made up of five towns, Oduma, Nenwe, Ndeaboh, Mpu and Okpanku. Oduma is the largest of the five with a population of approximately 60,000 inhabitants at the 2006 census. The local government area has produced notable people both in Enugu State and Nigeria at large, including former Speaker Enugu State house of Assembly Abel Chukwu, former Enugu state chairman of the People's Democratic Party Chief Onyioha Nwanjoku, deputy president of the Nigerian Senate Ike Ekweremmadu who has been DSP from 2007-2015 and 2015-to date. Aninri has a common boundary with Nkanu-East to the northeast.

Awka North is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are Awba Ofemili, Ugbene, Ebenebe, Achalla, Urum, Amansea, Amanuke, Isu Aniocha, Mgbakwu, Ugbenu.

Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) is made up of nine towns, namely, Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise, Okpuno and Umuawulu. There are three major streets that span this area, which are the Zik Avenue, Works Road and Arthur Eze Avenue. In the past, the people of Awka South LGA were well known for blacksmithing. Today they are respected among the Igbo people of Nigeria for their technical and business skills.

Bende is a Local Government Area in Abia State, Nigeria with headquarters located in Bende Community.

East Central State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Eastern Region and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states - Anambra and Imo. The area now comprises five states; Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Abia. The city of Enugu was the capital of East Central State.

Ede-Oballa is a suburban area of Nsukka located south of the main town. Ede-Oballa is made up of three autonomous communities, Ede-Ukwu, Ede-Enu and Owerre Ede-Oballa with their traditional rulers. Each of the communities has villages and each of the villages is headed by a village head known as Onyishi. Ede-Oballa is located in Nsukka local government area. The town is bounded by Opi, Eha-alumona, Lejja and Nru Nsukka.

Effium is a large town in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It is located in the Ohaukwu [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area. It shares common boundaries with Benue state, Ngboejogu, and Izhi. It is the border town between Ebonyistate and Benue state. Effium is made up of two major households, Węęfa and Wigbèkeè, with seven clans namely Osata, Wogwu, Wogbalę, Ogbagéré, Uffiacha, Inyafuõ, and Waatuma. The sub-towns in Effium are Udębõ, Okpééré, Inyimęgi, Ekpitõm, Ubęgu, Õkpõrõ, Õhagé, Okpodum, Enwényi, and Wuukélé.

Ekwulobia is an Igbo-speaking town in southeastern Nigeria. It is the one of the largest cities in Anambra State after Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi and their respective conurbations. It is the headquarters of the present Aguata local government and the headquarters of the old Aguata Local Government that comprised the present Aguata local government and Orumba North and South local governments.

Enugu East is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Nkwo Nike.

Enugu North is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the city of Enugu.

Enugu South is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Uwani.

Enugwu Aguleri is a community in Anambra state (Nigeria) with one of the oldest dynasty in South eastern Nigeria in which the kingdom has produced over thirty four kings of Aguleri, up to the 18th century, and has continued, in recent times, up to now, to produce the ruler of Enugwu Aguleri. The Ezeora dynasty has remained powerful been the sacred holder of the Ovo Eri and as well occupying the throne of Eri at Obu-Gad. It is located in the present Anambra State.

Enugwu Ukwu is a large town in Anambra State, Nigeria. Enugwu-Ukwu town is geographically situated on hilly terrain; thus it is named after its geographical topography. It is predominantly occupied by the Igbo people ethnic group of Anambra State. Most of its inhabitants are Christians. It is located in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Major villages that make up the town include Uruokwe, Enu-Avomimi, Adagbe-Avomini, Umu-Atulu, Urualor, Akiyi, Avomimi, Awovu, Enuagu, Ire, Orji, Orofia, Osili, Umuakwu, Umuatulu, Umuatuora, Umuokpaleri, Uruekwo, Urukpaleke, Urunnebo, and Uruogbo.

Ezeagu is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Aguobu-Owa.

Ideani, sometimes spelled Ide Ani, is a town in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. It is bordered by Uke in the West, Alor in the South and Abatete in the North and East.

Igbo Etiti is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ogbede.

Igbo Eze North is a Local Government Area in the north of Enugu State, Nigeria. It borders Kogi State and Benue State. Its headquarters are in the town of Enugu-Ezike. Igbo Eze North is made up of two towns. They are Enugu Ezike and Etteh.

Igbo Eze South is a Local Government Area of Enugu State in South East, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ibagwa-Aka.

Ikwo is the largest Local Government Area in Ebonyi State. It is situated on the eastern part of the state. The city and local government area has a land mass of approximately 500 square kilometers and shares a border with Abakaliki, Izzi and Ezza Local Government Areas as well as Cross River State. It is the home land of a former Governor of the state Chief Martin Elechi. Ikwo is the home to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) One of the Universities established by president Goodluck Jonathan. Ikwo also plays host to Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo at Ndufu Echara.

Ikwuano is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in Isiala Oboro.

Isieke is a larger town in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Ivo Local Government Area.

Nawfia is a town in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Nawfia is surrounded by neighbouring towns namely Enugwu Ukwu, Awka (Umuokpu), Nise, Amawbia and Enugwu Agidi. It is predominantly occupied by the Igbo ethnic group and is believed to be one of the towns that make up the ancestral home of Igbo people. Most of its inhabitants are Christians. Igbo and English are the predominant languages spoken in Nawfia.

Nawfija also written as Nawfijah is an Igbo town located in southeastern Nigeria. It is under the Orumba South Local Government Area council in Anambra State. The town of Nawfija had an estimated population of 100,000 as at 2006. Nawfija town shares boundaries in the West by Akpu and Amagu; in the East by Isulo and Ezira; in the North by Ajalli and Ufuma; while in the South by Umueji,Ufuma.

Ndi Oji Abam is a town in Arochukwu local government area, Abia State, Nigeria.

The Ngwo Pine Forest a pine forest near the center of Enugu. The forest hosts a limestone cave sculpted with a small waterfall that forms a shallow pool at the bed of the cave. The Ngwo Pine Forest is used as a recreational area to picnic.

Nkanu East is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, bordering Ebonyi State to the east. Its headquarter is located in the town of Amagunze.

Nkanu West is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is situated in the town of Agbani.

Nkpor is a town in Idemili North local government area of Anambra state, southeastern Nigeria. The town of Nkpor had an estimated population of 109,377 in 2007. It is attached to the much larger city of Onitsha to the west, Nkwelle-Ezunaka to the north, Ogidi to the east and Obosi to the south. The name 'Nkpor' is derived from the adulteration of the Igbo word nkpogha meaning 'repositioning'.

Obegu is a rural autonomous community located in Ugwunagbo local government area of Abia State south-eastern Nigeria. Its postal code is 453120.

Ohafia is a town in the Ohafia local government area (LGA) in Abia State, Nigeria. It is an Igbo speaking region. The ancestral capital of Ohafia town is the centrally located village of Elu. Ohafia Local Government Area, is an administrative jurisdiction assigned by the Nigeria Government, which covers the entire Ohafia villages and other clans such as Abiriba and Nkporo, with its Administrative Headquarters at Ebem Ohafia.

Okpogho is one of the most ancient cities in Africa located in Enugu State of Nigeria. Okpogho is well known for her distinguished strides in iron smelting which ended the world's trade by barter system.

Okpoko is a town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It sits on the east bank of the Niger River just north of the larger city of Onitsha. As of 2007 Okpoko had an estimated population of 177,608.

Onitsha Market is the one of the largest markets in West Africa based on geographical size and volume of goods. It is based in the city of Onitsha, the commercial capital of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria and governed by one of the most revered traders associations on the continent, the Onitsha Market Traders Association (OMATA). Most of the major import merchants from Eastern Nigeria have their head offices within the market. The average traders in the area are known to bring in at least six consignments of 40 tonnes of goods annually. Some of the major importers do more than 200 consignments of 40 tonnes of goods per year. These include jewelry, clothing, household, industrial and office equipment.

Onueke is the ancestral headquarters of the Ezza, one of the most populous clans in the Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Ezza people live in virtually all three senatorial zones of Ebonyi State and beyond, but are concentrated in the Ezza North, Ezza South, Onicha, Ishielu and Ohaukwu Local Government Areas. The traditional Ezaas in these areas still return to Onueke to offer sacrifices to the graves of their progenitors: Ezekuna and his wife, Anyigo Ezekuna. Coincidentally, Sacred Heart Parish, Onueke, also serves as the headquarters of Christianity for Ezaa Catholics. All saints parish, Onueke, also the headquarter of Ezza presbytery "Presbyterian Church of Nigeria". Other Pentecostal denominations present at Onueke include Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria.

Owerre Ezukala is a town in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. It has eight villages: Ihie, Isiafor, Iyiafor, Lete, Mkputu, Ogwuada, Okpoghota, and Okpu. The town is the location of the Ogbaukwu Cave, a limestone formation with waterfalls.

Ozara is an autonomous community in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. The mainly agricultural community of Ozara is a compacted settlement. Ozara is led by a Tribal king, Eze Lazarus Mmaduagwu. The community school, Ozara Central School, formerly a Catholic mission school, is currently managed by the government. Ozara has a railway station called Ozara Station, in a site which is an hour's walk from the center of the community through Uzo-Ugboala.

Ozubulu is a larger town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Ekwusigo Local Government Area.

Udi is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Udi on the A232 highway. The current Local government chairman is Hon Ifeanyi Agu.

Ugwunagbo is a local government area of Abia State, Nigeria.

Ukobu is a village in Onicha Agu is a village in Nkanu East local government area of Enugu State in the south eastern region of Nigeria. The population, originally fishermen and farmers, is approximately 5,000 people.

Ukwa East is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Akwete.

Ukwa West is a Local Government Area in Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Oke Ikpe.

Umudike is a semi-urban settlement in Ikwuano LGA Abia State, Nigeria, about 11 kilometers southeast of Umuahia, the state capital city. It is home to the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and to the National Root Crops Research Institute The town is surrounded by other neighbouring communities/villages which it shares it common beliefs and socio-cultural ethics with. This towns include; Umuariaga, Amaoba, Amawom, Nnono, Ndoro and Ahuwa. These towns accommodate about 50% of students from Michael Okpara University. The town is known for its popular 'Ekpe' festival which is held every January. This festival attracts a number of tourists from neighbouring states and even countries.

Uzo-Uwani is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria bordering Kogi State and Anambra State. Its headquarters is in the town of Umulokpa. It has an area of 855 km2 and a population of 124,480 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 411.

Works Road is a major road and residential district in Awka city, Anambra State, Nigeria. It is located within the suburb of Amikwo in Awka South Local Government Area. Geographically, the road runs in a north–south direction before turning east and coming to its end. A popular street that links to Works Road is Dike Street which runs into Zik Avenue.