BREAKING; Hon Okey Joe Onuakalusi plots defection to APC?

* Hon Barr. Jesse Okey Joe

By Bamidele Alao

This is the hottest news across Ejigbo LCDA Lagos state  part of Oshodi/ Isolo Federal  constituency 2.

Its current Rep,  Hon Jesse Okey Joe Onuakalusi of the Labour Party made history in 2023 when he defeated ever charismatic Engr Ganiyu Johnson, a former Lagos Commissioner for works who had worked extremely hard for his reelection but lost.  

Every where you went within Ejigbo from where Onuakalusi contested and won as well as Isolo, Ajao estate or Ilasamaja as at today, the gist is that the Labour Party will soon defect.

Many have told that the rep is under intense pressure to decamp to the ruling All Progressive Congress.

Despite that he is still a staunch Peter Obi loyalist and by extension, the Labour party which gave him the platform to pull his weight as well as dutifully attending to his responsibilities at the Green chambers, close sources hinted to ECD that the UNN graduate and Barrister at  law is carrying a heavy burden on his shoulders at the moment.

To remain in LP whose welfarist ideology was suited or defect to APC.

The chief culprit in this quagmire Hon Onuakalusi is currently facing is the myriad of problems within Labour party which first trumped up a "spoiler" like Apapa and later has pitched embattled LP chairman Abure under whose leadership many won electiond against the others. There are many court cases and litigation.

Note  that Hon Okey Joe is not alone in this.

Many observers note that other Labour party senators, reps and Assembly men seem to be having same level of sleepless nights as to their continued stay in LP. 

To butress this fact that Okey Joe is plotting a defections, allegations are rife that he has recently been hobnobbing with APC chieftains both at the seat of power, Alausa Ikeja and at constituency level suggesting that he might make the move sooner than later .

A source so close to the APC, Ejigbo claim that defection may be the best bet for the Honorable member because according to him "the Peter Obi phenomenon will not save Okey Joe from losing reelection come2027 if he ventures to seek reelection."  

Continuing rather sacastically, the APC Ejigbo big wig said " he may never get another chance."

As if to buttress the above quote, the next respondent noted that "it will not be business as usual. It may be in his best interest to defect to the ruling party APC. He may be lucky,"

The next APC chieftain who spoke to ECD said "I believe he is going to defect. We are working on him to see to that. It is in his best interest.

Nollywood director Dr Henry Obidi directs six films in one month

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Nollywood movie director, Dr Henry Emeka Obidi has broken record for directing 6 movies in an interval of one month.

This happened during his recent trip to Germany to pick up Nollywood Europe award.

Still basking in the glory being showered upon him for his new movie; iyeoba which screened at the recently Nollywood Film festival Germany, Obidi found himself directing six movies during the days following the event as Europe based nollywood producers pinned him down to have his touch on their productions.

Six movies in a month is unprecedented. But Dr obidi who saw himself traveling through German cities made it look easy.

Before departing Europe for Nigeria after the short stay, Obidi who has over 89 films and 7 tv series showing on many platforms to his credit said "its been a wonderful and awesome experience as everything went well, expectations exceeded. I thank Isaac Izoya for the two awards I received. I thank all the production houses that did movies with me"

Watch out for more on this Ibuzo Delta state born all round excellent man who is also a Reverend gentleman, an author, public speaker and preacher as well as a trainer and founder of NEG.V institute of arts and communication.

By Fred Iwenjora

Think Convenient? Think Ziingo .com.ng

"Ziingo makes shopping easy says the company executive" 

By Our Reporters 

Promoters of wave-making e-commerce platform ziingo.com.ng say the platform is the answer to hard times in Nigeria because "it makes your shopping very easy and convenient"

Speaking at its Lagos offices earlier in the week, an executive of the company disclosed that the platform is the best and easiest way for shopping any item online in Nigeria today.

 Their food and Grocery delivery arm which operates on a different domain from their main shopping website www.ziingofood.com.ng for food ordering and www.ziingogrocery.com.ng for grocery ordering online excites residents of Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt because it takes stress out of their daily struggle. Ziingo is currently executing a strategic plan for its food and grocery arm nationwide. 

According to the Ziingo executive, "In a country that is on the move, shoppers should be on the move as well. It is only by being on the move that you can achieve much both at work and at leisure.”

According to him, Ziingo.com.ng is just a dial away and a subscriber is connected to easy online shopping services including shopping for all household needs, food condiments, or already-cooked hot meals delivered in a jiffy without paying through the nose.

Let me explain how it works: just download the app and get the services activated.

Days of going to the buka for food when you have big work to do at the office is over as your order is delivered on the go.

Housewives may order food condiments the same way they order groceries or other items. 

It's  as easy as that because precious time is saved

https://youtu.be/sNisFUvXQm0?si=3A05Ow6h7V4HRPTb

Pete Edochie becomes Doctor of Letters, Arts

 

During the conferment

Veteran journalist, broadcaster and actor Chief Pete Edochie MON has added Dr. to his titles.

Edochie was over the weekend conferred with double Doctorate degree Honoris Causa by Superior  Institute of Technology and management, ISTM university, Lome Togo.

The double conferment event of Doctor of Literature, D.Litt and Doctor of Arts, DA held at the expansive Enugu home of the the respected actor.

Before presenting the plaque and certificate to the honoree at the private ceremony, the VC of the university Dr Jeremiah David  represented by the Registrar Dr Justin Uchenna and head of admissions Dr Davis Omokehinde read out the impressive citation of the revered thespian tracing his birth, education, broadcasting and acting life begining from his classic and award winning performance as Okonkwo in NTA's adaptation of Chinua Achebe's world famous book Things fall apart to all his many films in Nollywood thereafter.

Speaking further the V C noted that the governing council of the institution decided to honor " you Pete Edochie with these two degrees in consideration of your outstanding performance and contribution to the growth of African cinema".

In his acceptance speech, Chief Edochie expressed his gratitude to the institution for taking note of his modest achievements in the acting business which he said started from the years his father took him to watch cinema when ever he did well in class.

He also recalled his early years of acting on radio and tv, plays like sons and daughters, Everyman and other Shakespeare plays with late James Iroha and co.

Some of his friends who witnessed the event expressed their happiness and joy at the honor.

Flanked by Dr Chike Obidigbo and Mrs Josephine Edochie 

His school mates like veteran broadcaster Chief Uche Udedibia described the honor as "well merited" while erudite Estate surveyor and university don Dr Joe Nwaorgu said " "Dr Pete has always been an excellent man" from their days at St John's college Kaduna.

For industrialist Chief Dr. Chike Obidigbo, he said "this honor is long overdue". He also chided Nigerian universities for not doing what they should have done letting an institution in Togo be in the lead of honoring an achiever like chief Edochie

Chief Emma Nwamkpa described Chief Edochie as "ubiquitous doctor" from now on"

Former DG of NFVCB and NBC and founder of Afia TV Emeka Mba said " Chief Edochie is indeed a great man and all honor to him is expected".

Breaking : Isaac Izoya veers into music

 

Aizonafe  Egbenuneghen, Izoya, Faith , wadada

For over 20 years, Isaac Izoya with his Ehizoya Golden Entertainment has made the presence of Nigeria films otherwise known as Nollywood to be felt across Europe.

With his integration shows and film premieres organised around major EU cities, Izoya had written his name in gold.

He went ahead to organise Nollywood film festival Germany as well as the Nollywood Europe Golden Award ceremonies.

These seems to have changed as he has just put together the best of Esan musicians for a recording and onward promotion.

Izoya brought together the best of Esan musicians including Emperor wadada, Hon Aizonofen, Egbenuneghen and faith Onokhua okosuns to record at 24Bits difgital studios Benin to record *ESAN MUSIC LEGENDS...Vol 1*.

The artistes spent some days rehearsing at a location in Benin before jumping into the studio to offload a song many believe will shake the world.

Speaking on the latest move, Izoya said life is all about motion and no one should be seen standing at a place .

He said he decided to veer into music as a continuation of entertainment and culture interests.
According to him we have done much for Nollywood as well as music but delving into highlife and culture music of my people is also key to growth.
All over Esan land there are many musicians begging to be exposed. And this we shall be doing from now.

Soon after the production the artiste were engaged in a music video production shot at locations around the ancient city of Benin

In 2022, Izoya had partnered with 24Bits to take many Nigerian highlife and culture  musicians on an extensive your of the EU.
The success of that promotion is said to be one if not the reasons that spurred him on

We're five years strong..President, Happy People Social Club

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Bar. Ogechukeu Ibe, president Happy People

President of Happy People Social Club of Lagos Barrister Ogechukeu Ibe says the club has clocked five years and waxing stronger than ever.

Speaking during the end of year event of the club which held at the weekend Ibe said " Happy people social club of Lagos was formed about five years ago to cater for welfare of like minds who came together to form it.

 As you can see, we have no sadness in our life's programme. We only have to give thanks to God in all things and feel happy no matter all the hard knocks  life throw at us

More faces at Happy people social club end of year party 

Ibe told ECD entertainment reporter that "Happy people is an all men club of well meaning and noble  Nigerians with interest in the welfare of others.

According to Ibe " we carry our families along and will readily protect the interest of our members.

"Every Nigerian with meaningful means of livelihood is welcome to join us" he says.

Also speaking, another member of the club Chief Dom Ezekwobi explained that " in our club, we enjoy the friendship of our members and we are there to be our brothers' keeper. We pray to continue to wax stronger and stronger."

Highlight of the end of year party which had more music and sumptuous entertainment and refreshment was the distribution of gifts to children of members 

Watch the video here 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y25a-ce13Zw&feature=share

Top Nollywood director Amayo Philips cooking up another comedy banger

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Nollywood director Amayo.on location

Creator of the much enduring Aki and pawpaw phenomenon Amayo Uzo Philips is currently cooking up another comedy film which many who have visited the location believe would become another phenomenal leap.

The new production from the stable of Remmy Jes production features the latest discovery of Philips in the person's of twin brothers Maxwell and Markson who are currently on location in Asaba shooting wahala Twins.

Philips popularly called high priest in Nollywood circles first threw a message into Facebook with the announcement: "Starting a revolutionary shoot in Asaba this morning. Re-inventing comedy with the WAHALA TWINS "

In a chat, the university of Jos theatre arts graduate says the boys who already have many followers on social media are very promising on the big screen. 

He said he quickly wrote a befitting script to match.

" Let's just watch out" he quips