We'll marry same day---Onadeko Twins

Taiwo and Kehinde Onadeko with Hon Hakeem Muniru

Famous twins Taiwo and Kehinde Onadeko have given snippet into what their upcoming wedding will be like.

In an exclusive chat a few days back, the duo said their marriage is front burner of gists around town adding that they will marry same day.
They also said that their wedding would be a talk of the town event as over fifteen sets of twins will storm Lagos from all parts of Nigeria for the event. They did not disclose venue or date but was dfiite about a talk of the nation wedding.
The interview also gives a snippet into their very wonderful life of mystery..
Said Kehinde,  "twins will officiate at our wedding with twins as best men even though our wives are not twins. Again, the events place that we would use is also owned by father of two of our friends who are twins. We expect the famous Adegbodu Twins based at Ibadan to sing on that day. My fiancee is a business woman while Taiwo's wife to be is a banker.

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Going down memory lane, he exposed some of the mystrey things about twins and said that they first noticed their closeness about the age of five when he fell and broke his teeth and a few days later, his brother Taiwo also fell at the same spot and also broke his teeth. When we grew older we asked our mum and she told us that before our being born, she had dreamt of triplets but was able to take two babies before she woke up from the slumber.When she later had us, she saw it as a dream come true. But our sister Idowu came about five years later after we had been crying at the age of two for mummy to get us a baby which makes us three as she earlier saw in her dream.. And when she did that, we stopped the regular cries.
Another mystery about Onadeko twins is that they fall sick at the same time. Said Kehinde "once Taiwo starts treating Malaria, I have to start because I will soon fall to the illness. Our lives are intertwined that we do almost everything together. We live in same house, drive same car and could be found at the same place .

Kehinde said he met his fiancee through his friend when they attended a public function  while Taiwo met his through him
 In his words they have been able to build the relationship to the level that marriage is in the offing.
Taiwo and Kehinde Onadeko are staff of Lagos state Transport Monitoring Authority LASTMA, a job they got through Dr Muiz Banire who was Commissioner for Transport in Lagos state many years ago.
Before then, they had attended Banuso Nursery Primary school, Excel College and later Mushin Boys High School, Okota, Lagos. They later went to Rufus Giwa Polytechnic and later picked up a diploma in protocol and passages  at University of Lagos.

Stella Oduah settles down to do Senate business

After the battle that saw her win the coveted senate seat for Anambra North Senatorial zone, the Amazon of Ogbaru land, Stella Oduah has plunged straight into business.
Senator Oduah who was a top notch in the oil and gas business in Nigeria before serving as Nigeria’s Minister for Aviation and later contesting the Senate seat is among the numerous Senators of the PDP at the Senate.
Oduah beat former Anambra state Commissioner, Dubem Obaze of APGA to clinch the position after slugging it out in a most keenly contested election in the state’s history. Both Oduah and Obaze hail from neighbouring towns of AKili Ozizor and Ochuche Umuodu respectively in Ogbaru LGA of Anambra state.
At the Senate, Oduah is seen hobnobbing with other Anambra state Senators especially Andy Uba and indeed other PDP Senators who are in full support of the Deputy Senate Presidency of Senator Ike Ekweremadu and of course the Senate Presidency of Dr Bukola Saraki.
Those in the know say she is forever in thought about how to better the lot of Anambra state especially her people of Ogbaru at the Senate.
Work at her skill acquisition programmes situated in Ogbaru, Onitsha and Anambra /Oyi  area are  still on aimed at providing the requisite skills to young people to survive in the race for economic empowerment.
Said a close aide who shied from disclosing his identity, “Senator Oduah will never fail her people” 

Keep all God’s commandments...It shall be well with you writes Pastor Comfort Luwei, Founder of Faithful Women Interdenominational Ministries

Rebellion could begin after knowing what is and is not obtainable, and becoming discontented about it. But stubbornness remains the major reason for many people going down the path of destruction. The Scriptures told us in the book of Proverbs 16:25 that, there is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. I pray for you to have grace to withdraw your steps from every way that seems right to you at the expense of God's leading for your life in Jesus'' name. To an obstinate man, saying no to God is always in advance of knowing what God's will for him is. He did not start refusing or rejecting things just when orders are given. Even when there are persuasions to do what is right, a stubborn man turns deaf ears, seeing nothing at stake, whether as reward for obedience or consequences of disobedience. This explained the words of the children of Israel in Jeremiah 44:16-17 when the prophet tried persuading them in the name of the Lord.
As for the word that you have spoken to us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken to you. But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goes forth out of our own mouth…
The mouth speaks out of the abundance of what is in the heart. And it sets the whole course of the body in actions that are lined up with the expressed thoughts (James 3:1-10). It is in this regard that a stubborn man or woman lives up to whatever he or she had imagined in the heart to do and declared openly. Anyone who is stubborn shuns every persuasion and conviction of the word of God. So you will discover that such person is left to his own ways. He becomes too wise in his own eyes to the point of destroying himself (Ecclesiastes 7:16). The Spirit of God no longer rules and judges him in the way of God (Genesis 6:3). Then idolatry results because man is devotional being by making. He has a creational obligation to submit to something or someone, whether consciously or unconsciously. This natural tendency in man either makes him submits to God or get stubborn and so, initiate idolatry which is a lifestyle of seeking alternative outside God.
Idolatry is a blatant way of saying that you have no need for God and word in your life whether you know it too well that man is a devotional being or not. We express submission, either to God or the devils, with what we say, do and even think of all the time. It is easy to know who and what every man is bound to by his expression (Proverbs 6:2). Man, by making, must naturally devote and submit to something or someone. And he ends up serving whomever or whatever he submits to. So if not God, then it has to be the devil although the devil is no match for God. This is one truth which Apostle Paul opened us to in Romans 6:16, 19 that: know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are to whom you obey…
…for as you have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity to iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness to holiness.
Disobedience is not a virtue. And at the same time, it is not a mistake. A mistake for a sinner may not be deliberate when he lacks the grace but his eyes will later open at the fullness of time. But then, you should know that disobedience is different from omission. It is rather a deliberate act, having every part of the soul in consent.
Disobedience is the starting point for idolatry and witchcraft as a fetish, secret art and act. It strengthens the holds of satan in people's affairs.
Bishop David O. Oyedepo often says that “a man remains in captivity, not because his captor is too strong for him to break loose from. It is because he fails to know what qualifies him in God for his liberty”. But how can a disobedience man ever know and even access what qualifies him for deliverance in God when he would not obey the word of God?
God has no tolerance for disobedience. Anyone who disobeys God has a common destiny with witches and idol worshippers. Disobedience is nothing to God but rebellion which is as grave as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness which is as the sin of iniquity and idolatry,
According to I Samuel 15:23. many religious of the world may justify seeking alternatives to their profession in the heat of trying situations but eh Christian faith is not on the same plane with them. Any Christian indulging in stubbornness and rebellion to the authority of God is fast settling for a life of multiple sorrows but he is as good as a witch and idol worshipper. Psalms 16:4 vividly confirmed that, their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another God.
So this is a call to do away with disobedience which is always a bid to manipulate or maneuver God's firmness while God and His Word remain non-negotiable. But we are rest-assured that the strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for He is not a man that He should repent (I Samuel 15:29).
The book of Hebrew 6:17, 18 even confirmed that wherein God, willing more abundantly to show to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie…
In conclusion, to disobey God is reject God and institute wickedness. In return, you earn His rejection and have God in fierce contention with you in every respect. The prophet Samuel told King Saul that, Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being King – I Samuel 15:23. David also warned that God is angry with the wicked every day – Psalms 7:11
This is not your portion in Jesus name! Nonetheless, know that god has zero tolerance for disobedience as man does leprosy. It is a “but” – a leprosy which destroys without remedy. To disobey God under whatever justification is to

Kudos to Obiano as night life returns to Anambra

By Fred Iwenjora

Stakeholders of the entertainment industry in Anambra state have continued to give kudos to Governor Willie Obiano for his positive actions towards security of lives and property in the state which in turn has brought about the return of Night life in the entire state.
Showdish went around the state driving through the entertainment triangle of Onitsha, Awka and Nnewi and found out that a new lease of life has been brought about for showbiz and entertainers and their  fans also  who hiterto lived in fear of kidnappers and brigands who created fear in the entire populace and staunted the growth and thriving of showbiz.
Before now, the mere mention of Anambra state, Onitsha and Upper Iweka spread goose pimple around the body. Showbiz activities  ended before time so that fans can get home before the road became free for all desperadoes. Churhc vigils were outrightly cancelled or rescheduled because it may not be safe for church members to move freely at night, Even weddings and cultural events had to be cut short when the party is yet grooving. Bars and regular nite clubs and other entertainment platforms were not left out as proprietors lived with the  anxiety of low patronage.
However, all these seem to be a thing of the past as some of these stakeholders explain in a recent tour across the state. These stakeholders who cut across musicians, producers, entertainment providers and businessmen seem unanimous in their thanks to Operation Kpochapu, the anti-robbery, anti-kidnapping outfit set up by Anambra state government of Governor Obiano which has taken care of these issues.   
We learnt that of all the litany of points that Chief Obiano seems to be scoring in governance a few months after his inauguration, the main issue after the hearts of entertainers and their investors happens to be the state of security which had hampered their business wholesomely.
Chimex Alex is one of Nigeria's big time music producers with base in the Niger City of Onitsha and says that "I can tell you that night life is gradually returning to Onitsha. I give kudos to Operation Kpochapu because every insane mind is now tamed. Before, church members are made to go early to friday night vigils and leave later than expected because of fear of the unknown. Bandits paraded the streets as if they own it. Bad boys were roaming the town and killing and maiming and robbing people at will. Now posters heralding shows are being seen more than before I have counted as many as five big shows being promoted for xmas and Easter basically because the streets are safer. We at Winners Voices held a big show recently and it was well attended.  It was not like this before. I only pray that the government does not relent in this effort so we can enjoy this peace for ever"

Ikem Mazeli, top highlife musician and Mayor of PMAN Anambra state also had something to say about Operation Kpochapu, Willie Obiano and the return of nite life in Anambra state. According to him, " there is no doubt that night life is on the return in the entire Anambra state. I am a regular performer on the entire circuit of Anambra state and know what I am talking about. Things have really changed. You no longer hear the gist of a fan who was coming to your show but never got there because he or she was attacked by robbers while on the way. It is old news to hear some one telling you to play all your best because fans may go home when it is getting to evening. And that is when the the music is getting sweeter. I thank the good governor of Anambra state Chief Willie Obiano for making this happen. If he did not set up the strong security outfit, then we may not be singing these praises to God and pray that God gives him more wisdom to pilot the affairs of Anambra state very well " 

 File pix of Chimex Alex
 

 Ikem Mazeli

Ben Krugers

Ben Krugers is Head of  Operations at Krugers Garden Club formerly situated at Isiokwe, Onitsha before it was demolished and is seen as the voice of showbizness in the area. He says that "time became unbearable to nite club operators in Anambra state in the past few years when bad guys held the state on its grip. Patronage dropped so low that you hardly found people at the club. How can an entertainment provider break even and settle all his bills when there are no patrons? Krugers Club has had a good run over the years providing nite club activities like music, drinks and other forms of edibles for a large and ever increasing clientelle but there is no better time than now when there is peace and security in Anambra state. Patrons come in groups at their own time from far away places to enjoy the atmosphere of fun and happiness that we provide. Before now,  people come early and may not leave when they become bored. Others who wish to go clubbing later were also restricted because the roads were not free. But now one will be telling a lie if he says it is still the same as before. Groups of fun seekers come and go for other groups to join the next segment of the celebrations at the club. I think that there is a big boom for entertainment lovers at this time and we have Governor Obiano to thank for all these Operation Kpochapu should take credit for doing well".

NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL GATHERS MOMENTUM

Plans for the second edition of Nollywood Film Festival Germany are gathering momentum.

While the organizers Ehizoya Golden Entertainment and its partners are putting finishing touches at the various locations where the events will hold in the city of Frankfurt, there is high expectation from the members of the African film loving community both in Diaspora and within Nigeria.

This frenzy and anxiety is not uncalled for because NFFG/NEGA is in its third year.

Since it started in 2012 as Nollywood E Golden Awards till when the film festival was berthed in 2013, NFFG has always ended in a grand gala nite featuring top artistes from Nigeria and 2015 will not be an exception’

Nollywood Europe Golden Awards NEGA 2015,  a platform designed to honour Nollywood stake-holders, Nollywood stars, comedians, musicians (both in Africa and in the Diaspora) has been expanded to recognize the artistic bias of outstanding politicians and business men whose actions have directly or indirectly impacted upon the industry, thereby shaping what it has grown to become today.

NEGA Awards, is the climax (awards and gala-night) marking the closing ceremony of Nollywood Film Festival Germany – NFFG, a viable platform designed for Nollywood film makers to showcase their movies to Europeans and Nollywood fans in the Diaspora which is in its second edition. The event is scheduled to hold at the prestigious Filmforum Höchst VHS Cinema, Emmerich-Joselstr, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from September 10 through September 12, 2015,

Already, there is good news that notable Nigerian business men and politicians including former Vice president Atiku Abubakar and a host of Nigeria serving governors as well as a Senator of the United states of America, Senator Donzella James will grace the occasion.

Meanwhile, organisers of the festival known to many as one of the biggest Nigeria film festivals in the whole of Germany,  has named Hollywood actress and producer, Queen Blessing Itua as the host of the 2015 edition of Nollywood Europe Golden Awards. The Edo State born artiste, who is also an author and motivational speaker, has vowed to make the event spectacular.

On their own, the artistes on parade namely; Grand master comedian Gandoki, screen actor Ime Bishop, very delectable Ngozi Ezeonu who all will receive the NEGA award for their contributions to the growth of Nollywood as well as showstopper, Cossy Orjiako are all looking forward to the festival.

Ali Bongo turns Lionel Messi's Driver in Gabon

Four-time world player of the year, Lionel Messi was hosted in Gabon on Saturday July 18th by the country's President, Ali Bongo, for the brick laying of their new 22,000 seat stadium. He was  chauffeur driven by the president himself around the streets of Libreville.

Messi officially started the building process at the Port-Gentil stadium, which will host Africa Cup of Nations matches in 2017. He came dressed in a casual pair of denim shorts and t-shirt

"When I was in Barcelona a few years ago, I met Messi who had told me that he would come to visit me in Libreville" said the Gabon president. "It's a promise he made me. He is a man of honour who just kept his word.".

ECD Blog - Officially opening 15-07-15

Whao! The long anticipated official blog of EJIGBO CITY DIARY will be officially launched 15-07-15. Don't miss it. Lots of News, Entertainment and Report from Nigeria's Number 1 Community News Magazine .... Reporting the under reported!