Iheagu, Nru Nsukka is the oldest sub communities in Nru Nsukka. It's the birthplace of people like Late Sen. Fidelis Okoro, Egbugo Charles Onumonu and Sylvanus Arumah (Eze udo 1 of former Nru Nsukka Community). Nru Nsukka has traditionally three major communities namely Iheagu Nru, Ezema Nru, Edem Nru and finally Umuoyo. Late Sen. Okoro hails from Iheagu, Nru Nsukka.

Currently the former traditional ruler of Nru Nsukka community, HRH Sylvanus Aruah has his reign only on Iheagu, Nigeria, community following the emergence of more two autonomous communities from Nru Nsukka. Iheagu, Nigeria is same with Iheagu Nru.