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EbiraView Magazine, 2nd edition

The 2nd edition of our magazine is NOW RELEASED! See pick up locations here

This edition focuses on the Ebira Yam Farming culture. Our tribute page showcases the profile profile of an enterprising Ebira son, Alhaji Afolabi Azeez. His arch of Europe award is an achievement worthy of sharing with entire Anebira.


We also feature an interview with Alhaji Suleiman AbdulMalik, the first son of Late Alhaji Abdulmalik Atta. Our article page adresses education as a panacea to poverty eradication in Ebiraland.


To book your free copy, call Aliyu on 234802 943 1154 or fill the request form here


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  1. AnonymousSaturday, 15 December 2007 at 02:35:00 GMT+1

    Hi KB Star! This is a nice efforts to project our positive image to the entire world. I hope you will get all the necessary support you need to grow from a media mouthpiece to a multi-media mouthpiece. Medial all over the world, are constantly struggling to erect a basic image of truth that could shelter themselves and the world. Your focus is entirely beautiful and to refresh this beauty like a queen, the fresh bottle needs some old wine to keep the ceremony in high spirit.

    My name is Alhaji Abdullahi Ogu (Skenne). I used to write for a magazine called the "The News" and later worked as a senior staff writer for "Heritage Magazine" in Germany.
    I have written a number of poems which I have not yet been published. I am currently living in North America.

    My email billhaffiz@yahoo.ca

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