I’LL FLOOR SANWO-OLU, AGBAJE, OTHERS IN DEBATE FOR A BETTER LAGOS...GUBER CANDIDATE DECLARES

Sam Uche Anyamele

Candidate of United Democratic Party UDP in the fast approaching Lagos state governorship election has declared that he will defeat APC and PDP candidates Babajide Sanwo Olu and Jimi Agbaje respectively as well as any other candidate for the job in any debate on how Lagosians will get the desired dividends of democracy.

Speaking yesterday at one of his Isolo Lagos  campaign office,  UDP Lagos flag bearer and 36 years old screen actor Mazi Dr. Sam Uche Anyamele said “the Lagos you deserve begins with you and I am the best person to deliver it to you”

According to the Lagos born but Abia state originated Anyamele who is considered the youngest contender in the Lagos guber race “Sanwo Olu and Agbaje should stop seeing themselves as the biggest and best contenders in the race to better Lagos because I am out to challenge them to a debate and I know I will dust them on how the two major parties have failed Nigerians since 1999.

“With my running mate Iyabo Nurat Bello, we have brought a new lease of life for Lagos residents better than others have to offer. We are the most credible alternative. I want all Lagosians to join us in spelling Lagos together in terms of credible Leadership, financial Accountability, Grassroots focused performance, numerous Opportunities for all with Security guaranteed. And I strongly believe we can”

“The Lagos of my dream is where all residents irrespective of religion, tribe, age and gender have a voice

“My Vision is to lead in restructuring and building self-sustained inclusive Lagos State where the views, dreams, aspirations and concerns of both Lagosians and non-indigenes are the drivers of policies and programs and not the interest of few political elites.

"I was born here at Isolo Health Center now Isolo General Hospital and really envision a Lagos State where the potentials and professional insights of Lagos inhabitants will be systematically maximized to position the State among the top 5 states to live and carry out business activities in the world

The Inclusive Lagos State under my leadership will drive innovation enough to  multiply the current Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) without over loading Lagos State residents with multiple taxations, permits and levies. 

WHY WE KILLED BADEH *2 SUSPECTS "SING" TO NIGERIANS TODAY

Late Alex Badeh...in active service

Two suspects who were arrested in connection with the murder of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh may be paraded before the media  today in Abuja..

The suspects are said to be killer and the man that hired him for the job

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Badeh was killed on Keffi-Abuja road following the information that he had some cash on him to pay for additional farmland. He was on his way from his farm when the assassins went after him to rob him of the money he did not pay because the discussions were inconclusive.

The farmland was said to be next to the one he had already cultivated.

Police sources say the suspects may be paraded today to throw more light on how the former Chief of Defence staff was murdered.

The highly placed police source said the parade will also allow the media to interact with the suspects.

.Badeh( 61) was shot dead on December 18  near Gitata, a village on the Keffi-Bade-Abuja road.

While Badeh died on the spot, his driver was wounded and his friend abducted by the assailants.The friend of the ex-CDS was released on Monday after the family had paid ransom said to be in millions of naira.

.According to sources, the breakthrough into the arrest of the killers of Badeh was recorded by the IGP Rapid Response Team (IRT) in conjunction with the military and other security agencies.

.In a report by TheNewsGuru detectives have proof that the two shot at Badeh “at close range to kill him”.

“The killing had to do with alleged transactions on additional farmland which was to be sold to the ex-CDS.“The suspect who hired the assailants was not part of the deal. But he got to know of the transactions the day and time that Badeh was coming to pay for the farmland.

 “Unfortunately, the deal was not yet concluded on the appointed day, but the ‘murder contractor’ suspected that Badeh was with the cash on December 18 and engaged some assassins to waylay and kill him in order to haul the cash.”

The Police, the military and other security agencies are still on the trail of other accomplices, the source said, adding:

According to another highly reliable source, the suspects have confessed that their intention was not to kill Badeh, but his driver refused to stop when they carried out the attack, leading to their shooting sporadically to stop the Toyota Tundra in which the former Nigerian Air Force Chief was travelling from his farm in Nasarawa State to Abuja

TRIPPLE NIGHTS OF XMAS GOODIES BEGIN TONIGHT AT LINK GARDEN

The highly promoted three nights of Xmas goodies at Link Garden and its sister Link Icon Night Club begin tonight 24^th of December 2018.

Link Garden is one of Ejigbo's favored entertainment hang outs.

 First on the line up of the show aptly tagged December Blast with Highlife music kings is top guitarist Ichie Maxi who has not been found wanting since he set up his band. His fans can’ t afford to miss the stage craft of the high grade highlife guitar player and vocalist.

Ichie Maxi was a member of the Ogene sound super band of late highlife music King Oliver De Coque which toured the world with their brand of highlife music releasing several albums.

Also not left out in the Link Garden goodies bag is Enugu Young stars Band led by Nwa Oduma on Tuesday 25 Christmas day.

Prince Ohai Prosper Ikem will herald the new year 2019 with a grand show on Friday  28 of December  2018.

Founder Link Garden, Chief Dom Ezekwobi better known to many as Odera has a very short sentence for all when he told ECD that “It’s Christmas, don’t be told, just celebrate it, be our guest at Link Garden”

DRAMA AS WIFE, CHILDREN SURPRISE IGBO INDUSTRIALIST WITH BRAND NEW IPHONE..ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Chief Sir Odinaka Iwu KSM

Industrialist and CEO of Nakachi investments with interests in oil and gas and water production Chief Odinaka Innocent Iwu KSM often sees himself as one of the most blessed people on planet earth.

But a few days ago, the Igbo traditional Prime Minister(Onowu) of Eze Ndigbo in Ejigbo  and CEO of the very popular Kachis water got a big shocker reaffirming this conviction but also telling him that his blessings are far beyond measure and yet to come.

First was that two of his neighbours opted to host him and his friends on his birthday even though he seemed to have forgotten about it

The second was that his wife and children who seemed to all be at home for the Christmas holiday were jumping over themselves to please daddy on this special day like they have all done in the past 
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Chief Iwu and his Lolo

Third was that within short notice, he was able to galvanize close friends

While his wife Lolo had prepared a delicious pot of egusi soup and hot semo to host anyone who visited the family either by design or by coincidence on that day, (she had also baked a giant cake) the children led by the eldest daughter living in far away Australia had also decided that daddy should upgrade on his communication skill by changing his phone.

Iphones

They bought a 2019 model of Iphone whose presentation early on his birthday shook the Umunkwu Mbano Imo state high chief to the marrows.

Insiders recall the drama that took place when his dear wife led the children in conspiracy to wake him up with chants of Happy Birthday to you…and then presented him with the iphone which also has an up to date tracking device to trace any phone thief.

Barrister Emeka Ukachi and Uka Nwachukwu

In his excitement during the evening gathering at his house with members of his family as well as well wishers present, Chief Iwu confessed God’s love for him since he was born. He also thanked his neighbours who opted to host all his guests and his guests who answered his call even at short notice.

Guests..on the fore ground are the neighbours who hosted the classy event

He also dangled the new phone adding that he will have to do some tutorial to learn how to operate the phone 

NIGERIA TO FEATURE IN ODWIRA, GHANA’S CELEBRATED CULTURAL FESTIVAL

King of Adukrom, the Queen Mother of Adukrom and other leaders of the delegation

With the special invitation extended to the Nigerian community in Ghana via a visit by a delegation led by King Nana Osuodumgya, Otutu Ababio V and Queen mother Owoabrengpong Abena Koroma 1 to  Eze Ndigbo of Ghana, Eze (Dr,)Ambassador Chukwudi Ihenetu, indications are that Nigeria will feature prominently in the one week event.

Odwira festival one of Ghana’s biggest cultural festivals takes place in Adukrom, on the eastern region of the former Gold Coast.

Eze Dr Ambassador Chukwudi Ihenetu, Eze Ohazurume, Eze Ndigbo Ghana

According to the King who spoke to ECD at the palace of Eze Ndigbo Ghana situated in the Legon area of Accra, “we have much regard for the Nigerian community in Ghana and have high respect for HRM Ambassador Ihenetu. It is the reason we came all the way to extend this special invitation to him and his family as well as to his numerous subjects.

King Nana Osuodunmygya of Adukrom, Ghana

King Nana also said that the festival which usually attracts Ghanaians from both within and in the diaspora  begins from 31st December 2018 and will end on the 6^th of January 2019.

In his own welcome remarks , Eze Ihenetu, Eze Ohazurume  flanked by high chiefs in his cabinet namely Chief Mba Kalu, Chief Jonson Chigbata and Chief Douglas Chukwuemeka Davis  was full of gratitude and excitement on the honor done him, Ndi Igbo and Nigeria in general by the King of Adukrom.

L-R High Chiefs Johnson Chigbata, Douglas Chukwuemeka Davis, and Mbah Kalu 

He recalled the efforts by his person and cabinet to see that Nigerians in general and Ndigbo in particular get their pride of place in Ghana.

ECD also noted that a few days earlier, Eze Ihenetu was at Ho, a vibrant community in the Volta Region to celebrate an Igbo cultural event with Ezeudo of the area and his subjects.

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One of the members of the Adukrom delegation, a journalist Annor Dennis said “the seven days of Odwira is the best time to be in Ghana. Come one come all”

Royal handshake...Eze Ihenetu and Fred Iwenjora

In the same vein, Nigerian born film maker, tourism and media consultant based in Ghana, Rev Tony Whyte Meribe described the relationship between Ghana and Nigeria as “very tight”\

By Fred Iwenjora

END OF YEAR SPECIAL; WHEN NDIEZE IGBO LAGOS PARTIED WITH YORUBA CHIEFS… TO FORGE STRONGER FRIENDSHIPS

Eze Nwoye (2nd L) w)ith Eze John Nwosu(c), Otun Bobaselu Eze Okoro, Soludero Ndudim

On Sunday 16^th of December 2018 all roads led to the Obi Ndigbo (Igbo Palace) in Ejigbo, a suburb in Lagos on the invitation of Eze Alex Sunday Nwoye, Eze Ndigbo of Ejigbo.

Guests came from all over Lagos to be part of the end of year party for Ohaneze and Igbo community in general in the area hosted by Eze Nwoye himself who is also Bobaselu of Ejigbo.

But it later turned into a huge carnival of cultures featuring costume competition by Ndi Eze Ndigbos who graced the occasion in diverse colorful attires, members of the Oba of Ejigbo Council of Chiefs  who all jammed with blue agbada as well as other culture minded Nigerians who have not stopped commending the organizer saying the event was talk of town.

Ndi Eze Igbo in Lagos at the occasion

Some of Ndi Eze Igbo in Lagos who graced the  event were Eze Uche Dimgba Okpotemba of Ikeja , Eze Peter Umeh of Mushin . Eze Umuokorobia , Eze C. U Nwachukwu of  Isolo,  Eze Pat Ene of Ojo, Eze Tony Anosike  of Onigbongbo, Eze John Nwosu of Mushin, Eze Goddy Ogidi of Amuwo Odofin, Eze Atuzie, Eze Martins Okoro (Otun Bobaselu) and a host of others.

Eze Nwoye,and Lolo Jacinta Nwoye with members of the Oba Ejigbo Council of chiefs on that day

While some of the members of Ejigbo Council of chiefs who were present included Akeweje Taiye Bello, Chief Alimi Akogun,  Chief Soludero Ndudim, Chief Okanlomo, Otun Bobaselu, Sobaloju  and a host of others.

Eze Nwoye and Igbo Council of Chiefs Ejigbo

The highly respected Oba was conspicuously absent due to a sudden monarchical engagement.

Also on hand were members of the Igbo Council of Chiefs in Ejigbo led by Chief Odinaka Iwu (Onowu)

Speaking to ECD concerning the event and why he put it together, Onyendu Ndigbo of Ejigbo Lagos  Eze Alex Nwoye who was simply dressed in a red Isi agu top upon a white trousers disclosed that  it was conceived to bring all ethnic groups together especially members of the Igbo community  under one roof with their yoruba counterparts in order to make merry and thank God for a wonderful year and pray for a more prosperous 2019.

Eze Nwoye with APC Chairman Ejigbo, Hon Fatai Kasumu and others

According to him ”I reasoned that if my yearly end of year party for members of the Igbo community in Ejigbo is spiced up by the presence of  members of the Yoruba  community and other ethnic nationalities in Ejigbo, it sure will reunite and patch up areas of strain in the relationship that we share in the community. I trust that it has gone a long way to improve our bonding with one another“

Eze  John Nwosu who arrived in a dramatic manner with his enigmatic chaperon chipped in ; “this is a wonderful gathering and I am very happy to be here present and not be told”

APC Chairman in Ejigbo  Hon. Fatai Kasumu also wished the event is celebrated annually adding that he was impressed with the turn out of Nigerians.

RACE TO FEDERAL HOUSE; WHAT OGBARU TEACHERS THINK OF ADAUGO

Rt. Hon Princess Chinwe C Nwaebili...full of grace

If there is a professional group in Ogbaru with undiluted love for Rt. Hon Princess Chinwe Nwaebili, former Speaker Anambra state House of Assembly then it is the teachers.

Nwaebili whose father Igwe Afuberoh of Ogbakuba started his life as a teacher had been worried sick about the travails of teachers in Nigeria whose benefits are said to be in heaven. She built an NUT House for them in 2015.

This edifice was commissioned by Chief Mrs Ebele Obiano wife of Anambra state governor in an elaborate ceremony leaving the teachers in unending praise and gratitude.

This is one of the reasons members of the noble profession in Ogbaru have mobilized and are still doing so to reward her with their votes in the coming elections where she is contesting to represent Ogbaru at the Federal House of Reps.

ECD reporters traversed Ogbaru to fish out the leaders of the teachers and sounded them out on what they think of Adaugo and why they are mobilizing for her in the race to the Federal House.

MR FELIX ONUORAH (Ogbaru NUT Chairman Emeritu)

Ogbaru LGA is the only local government area with a Teachers’ House in the whole of Anambra state and you can quote me on that. This was only made possible because Rt. Hon Princess Chinwe Nwaebili cares. She built and furnished this bungalow and has given us our pride of place.  Before then, Teachers in Ogbaru did not have a place of meeting. We were operating in makeshift apartments where we received a lot of insults.” 

The Ossomala born erudite teacher said that since he started teaching in Ogbaru, no other individual either in public or private sector has shown the kind of love Princess Nwaebili has shown to teachers.

HON. DR. MIKE NZOWU(Current NUT Chairman Ogbaru)

Members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Ogbaru have many friends but Rt. Hon Chinwe Nwaebili is our special friend. We announced this to the world when we called her out for honors recently. She remembered teachers and gave us hope that our rewards will be right here on earth and not in heaven as is often said.

The Akili Ogidi born professional teacher with teaching experience across the Anambra state  also disclosed that “only a human being with a large heart will acquire a land and build a hall with many offices, install a borehole to provide water and hand it over to another. Adaugo Nwaebili is indeed a humane, loving and caring mother of all. I pray God continues to bless her for what he has done for teachers and other indigent members of our society.

COMRADE NGOZI UCHENDU, (Ogbaru NUT Secretary)

Princess Chinwe Nwaebili did what Napoleon could not do by building a secretariat for teachers in Ogbaru. This singular act solved the big problem of accommodation for teachers in the area. There is no teachers’ house anywhere in all the 21 LGAs of Anambra state except in Ogbaru so it is first of its kind.

Speaking further, Comrade Uchendu, resident of Iyiowa, Odekpe Ogbaru and mathematics teacher at Unity Comprehensive High School Okpoko, Ogbaru said “if she could do this when she had no federal might, I assume she would do more if she goes higher. Very few women have attained the height she attained in public service.  An English man had said that human beings should do things worth talking about if they do not want to be forgotten. 

 I can tell you that no teacher will forget Adaugo in Ogbaru because of what she has done for us. Voting for her in February is a payback because one good turn deserves another with all the multiplier effects that go with it. In real fact in our own Guinness book of records her name is already written in gold. This is why we honored her with the award of Ogbaru Teachers’ special friend on November 14, 2018.

EZE OMEOGO STILL DEVASTATED BY DEATH OF MOTHER- IN -LAW

Late Madam Cecelia Agbata

Friends and well wishers of Igwe Ndigbo in Okeafa Lagos Igwe Dr Nnamdi Charles Emesim Chief has been surrounding him and calling him on all media to pay their condolence to him on the death of his mother in law Late Madam Cecilia Nonyelum Agbata of Ivite Aguleri Anambra state who died early on 20^th December 2018.

Madam Agbata popularly known as Onyi Stainless joined the saints after a brief illness leaving her family, friends,  relations and well wishers both in Aguleri Anambra state and beyond devastated.

One of the people who is so devastated by the sudden death of Madam Agbata is Igwe Emesim, dear husband to the deceased daughter Lolo Nkechi.

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Inside sources told Ejigbo City Diary ECD  that when the news came early in the morning, it was like thunder bolt on the Igwe known to many as EzeOmeogo and said to share a very loving bond with the deceased.

The sad news it was gathered has scuttled all the plans for today and the Christmas period for the Emesim family as no one expected the brief illness to take Madam Agbata's life.

Since the sad news came, Igwe had been at the side of his inconsolable Lolo to cheer her up in the face of the sad news.. He has also been receiving visitors from all over. 

Close reliable sources say the Igwe is one of the favorite Sons in law of the deceased.

No wonder he took to social media early morning to announce the demise of his mother in law and wrote “ my wife and I are devastated by this loss and we call on al to stand beside us in prayers during this period of mourning."

Many who know Late Madam Cecelia Agbata describe her as a well dressed sociable woman who was beloved in her community.

PRETTY SEXY USHERS INVADE MECVILLA FOR CHRISTMAS..LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY AND MORE TOO

A sexy black woman

The management of Mecvilla Garden has outlined the plans to specially rock with its patrons this xmas.

This plan includes a complete reloading of packages at the Mecvilla Night with its attendant razzmatazz. 

 It also includes the arrival of very pretty and sexy ushers set to please our patrons and guests.  

Again there will be DJ King Fame Concert, a DJ competition featuring the best of them in Lagos with lots of prizes to be won

Speaking with ECD Showdish last night at the newly improved garden of entertainment, General Manager Ayomide Olasupo disclosed that the comfort and relaxation of Mecvilla patrons is his main interest.

According to Ayo who comes with much experience having  managed many other guest houses in Lagos a series of entertainment shows have been lined up for our clients aside from iced cold drinks,  and all other edibles to send it down.

He said “ Mecvilla Garden is completely reloaded just for you this xmas. Make it a place to be and don’t fail. We have a programme running from Friday, 21st of December through to 2^nd January 2019.

Also speaking, the Chairman CEO of Mecvilla Garden Chief ASM Nwoye who is Eze ndigbo of Ejigboi and Chairman Aceland Group used the golden opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy and more prosperous 2019”

Eze Nwoye who just hosted a talk of the town end of year party for Ndigbo in Lagos hinted of the customers appreciation party for Mecvilla Patrons in 2019  

UNENDING JUBILATION AS GOV OBIANO SCORES MORE POINTS IN OGBARU..INTENSIFIES WORK ON ROADS

Gov Obiano (2nd L), Nwaebili with mic, TAMAD Manager, Igwe Nanaji of Ogwu Aniocha ..during the visit

 Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has once again endeared himself to the hearts of Ogbaru people spreading joy, happiness and unending jubilation  across the villages and communities.

The man known to many as Working Willie was in Ogbaru twice in the last one week.

His first visit was to be part of the burial of the late wife of his highly favoured top official Chief Nzemeka Olisa ( Okosisi) at St Josephs Catholic Church Atani , the LGA headquarters  while the second was to reactivate work on Ogbaru roads especially the Umunankwo, Mputu Ogwuaniocha road stalled by the extensive flooding of the River Niger.

On hand to receive him and tour with him during the inspection of roads were his aides from Ogbaru including SSA Agric Sir Paul Nwosu, a son in whom he is so well pleased;TC Chairman Comrade  Arinzechukwu Awogu,  former Speaker of Anambra state House of Assembly Rt Hon Chinwe Nwaebili  who is eyeing the Federal House of Representative seat for Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the 2019 general elections.

Others were APGA aspirant for the Anambra North senatorial seat Chief Chinedu Emeka, aspirant for Ogbaru 2 Constituency in the Anambra state House of Assembly Hon Franklin Nwadialor, Honorable Andy Achike, Hon Ifejika Singer, and a host of others.

As early as 9 am on that breezy and dusty Monday morning, the Local Government secretariat was already thronged with APGA faithful all clad in the colorful APGA uniform to welcome their governor who arrived and went straight to the construction site of the road being handled by TAMAD Construction Company.

In brief remarks,  Rt Hon Chinwe Nwaebili thanked the Governor for his auspicious visit. She also pleaded that a bridge over the troubled waters linking Ihiala and Ogwu aniocha be added into the project to ease the pains of the people, a request the governor acceded to pronto.

Chief Chinedu Emeka who also took the microphone was full of commendation for Gov Obiano urging the people to give full support to APGA, a party according to him keeps its promises.

It should be noted that before Obiano’s  recent visits, Ogbaru LGA led by Comrade Arinzechukwu Awogu had started palliative work on all rural roads most of which were devastated by the recent flooding.  

The LGA also acquired a 30 ton MACK tipper to aid the onerous task of the rehabilitation process,  an activity that has seen the local works department working in many communities including Ogwu Ikpele said to be worst hit by the flooding.

In a memo to ECD on the recent development, prominent Ogwu Aniocha born human rights activist based in the United state Comrade  Onyii Esiaka wrote, “the  big interest in Ogwu Aniocha and Ogwu Ikpele  and I know all the other remote communities in Anambra state as regards roads by Governor Obiano strengthens my belief that APGA is the only party through which Ogbaru people can get better treatment by government.

According to Esiaka “there will be synergy between the various organs of government namely the Senate, the House of reps and the House of Assembly with the state Chief executive for democratic goodies to touch down on our people”

ZAMBIAN MAN, 22 TO SPEND 15 YEARS IN JAIL FOR DEFILING A PREGNANT GOAT

Reuben Mwamba, a Zambian sexual pervert from Mutono village who was sentenced to 5 years in jail for defiling a pregnant goat had his jail term extended to 15 by the higher court.

He had admitted having sex with the pregnant goat.

Prosecutors were outraged that he went away with a light jail term and took the matter to a higher court where an angry judge Justice Emeria Sunkutu slammed him with more years.

Reuben  had previously been imprisoned by a court in Zambia for five years but prosecutors were outraged, so they took his case to a higher court.

Now the Kasama High Court has added hard labour to the sentence

The court was told that Mwamba of Mutono village had broken section 155 (b) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

But prosecutors demanded a more substantial sentence as a deterrent to others, who might think about having sex with animals.

 

NYSC OUTLINES THE MANY SINS OF DAVIDO ...WHY HE WAS RUSTICATED FROM CAMP

Davido on arrival at NYSC orientation camp

The National Youth Service Corps has given reasons why it rusticated from NYSC orientation camp superstar crooner David Adeleke known to many as Davido.

Spokesperson for the NYSC Adenike Adeyemi,  Director of Information, had told newsmen that the artiste was sanctioned for violating camp rules during the mandatory three-week orientation camp, Saturday PUNCH has learnt.

Top sources in the NYSC said for “absconding” from the camp during the orientation camp, the Corps had to “dekit” the artiste, which brought to an end his participation in the 2018 Batch ‘B’ Stream II in Lagos State, where he had been posted.

The source said, “The NYSC was constrained to “dekit” Davido for violating the rules guiding conduct and activities in the camp. As a matter of fact, he absconded because he was away from the camp without permission. That prompted the Corps to issue him a query which was sent from Abuja. So, he is no longer a serving corps member.”

Other NYSC bylaws violated by Davido include bringing vehicles into the orientation camp; disclosing official information; engaging in private practice; taking part in partisan politics and reporting late for duty.

These so called sins violated 2 and 15 of NYSC Bylaws as revised which says that no corps member shall leave Orientation camp without written express permission. Any offender found guilty of this offence is sack from the camp.

Again article 15(ii)
“Any member who brings vehicles or motorcycles to camp shall not be registered, and if already registered, shall be decamped.” Yet Davido came to camp with a super luxury car. 

Davido;beside a jet that too him to US

Davido’s enrolment for the NYSC had created a stir, as he became the cynosure of all eyes at the Iyana Ipaja, Lagos orientation camp when he arrived for registration in August 2018.

He had also posted pictures of himself in the NYSC kit on Instagram, as other corps members in Batch ‘B’ Stream II swarmed him at the camp. Just afterwards, Davido left the camp and began a series of violation of the rules of the service.

Davido had taken off to Boston to honor a show just a few days as he arrived camp in a tour of the US which took him to other cities including; Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, Georgia, Minnesota, London, Sao Tome, Accra, Mayotte, Lebanon, UAE and a host of others.

Davido, within the period, was also actively involved in the electioneering of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Osun State September 22 election.

For weeks, the artiste shuttled between Lagos State, where he was based, and Osun State, where the election held.

Davido during campaigns for his uncle

But the NYSC law not only prohibited participation in partisan politics, it also said corps members should not leave their place of primary assignments without the permission of their state coordinators

ANAMBRA AGOG AS GOV OBIANO COMMISSIONS HOPE FOUNDATION, NIGERIA’S ONLY FREE HOSPITAL

Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra state

Even as preparations are in top gear for Anambra state governor Chief Willie Obiano to commission Hope Foundation, the only free hospital in Nigeria on Saturday December 8, 2018, the entire state is agog with news of that unprecedented philanthropy.

The hospital located along Onitsha Ossomala road Atani, headquarters of Ogbaru LGA of Anambra state promises to provide free clinical and medical services including diagnoses, prescription and administration of drugs to all members and residents of the LGA.

Already, the serene Ogbaru community of Atani, where the hospital is located and indeed all other remote communities and camps currently wears a new look as community people gather to talk about the first of its kind medical service in an area seen by many as one of the most underdeveloped areas of the state.

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Obiora Udeze, founder Hope Foundation

From the major Ogbaru motor garage at Uga junction to the most remote places, islands and camps in the local government, it has been talk of the town about this celebrated philanthropic project initiated by US based  Dr. Mrs.  Elizabeth Obiora Udeze.

An aide to the Governor Obiano told ECD that he (the governor) is well disposed to the event which is in line with the government's interest in social welfare of Anambra state and its people.

Expected at the grand opening aside from Gov Obiano is his wife Chief Mrs Ebele Obiano who is mother of the day and all traditional rulers of Ogbaru as royal fathers of the day.

Also to grace the event is Anglican Bishop of Ogbaru, Rt Rev Prosper Amah and other distinguished Nigerians.

Hope Foundation majestic complex, the free hospital 

In a chat with Dr Lizzy Obiora Udeze founder of Hope Foundation “The grand opening of Hope Foundation medical center is the fulfillment of a dream. Since I was a child I have always prayed and wished that if God blessed me with funds, I would devote such to care of the people. I grew up in an environment of much love and affection. I want to express my love to the hopeless and helpless members of our society. That is why we call it Hope Foundation. 

"I want to give hope. I strongly believe that health is wealth and with ill health all things do not matter as only getting well will be priority. I am grateful to God who provided the funds for me to see my dreams come to reality. I also want to call upon our people to avail themselves of the facility to take care of their health. You and I know that several people have died in Nigeria for lack of medical facilities or the high cost of it. Our giving of hope to the hopeless is not just in medical terms, We hope to empower several people with support in varied ways on the day of the commissioning" ”

Asked how she intends to manage the hospital when she lives abroad Mrs Obiora Udeze also known to many as Ugochaluacha said “we have employed the best qualified persons to run and manage the health center. But I trust that God Almighty who made the dream to come to reality would definitely supervise its management.

Eze Egwu Chijioke Mbanefo ..ready to perform

To provide entertainment for the grand event are top highlife music kingpins of Ogbaru including Eze egwu gburu gburu Chijioke Mbanefo who just returned from a tour of South Africa and Onyinye Osadebe who will perform respectively at the grand opening as well as the reception after the dedication at St James Anglican cathedral Atani.

Onyinye Osadebe ..to cap it all up

BIG HIGHLIFE MUSIC JAMBOREE TO SPICE UP HOPE FOUNDATION GRAND OPENING

Eze Egwu Chijioke Osadebe

A fully charged highlife music jamboree has been planned respectively to spice up the events of the grand opening and dedication of Hope Foundation, the free hospital built to serve members of Ogbaru communities by renowned philanthropist Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Obiora Udeze.

The event of the commissioning billed to hold at the Hope Foundation complex, Atani /Ossomala road Atani, Ogbaru LGA will see Governor Willie Obiano and his wife Chief Mrs. Ebele Obiano as special guests of honor and mother of the day respectively and has Comrade Arinzechukwu Awogu, TC Chairman of Ogbaru LGA as Chairman of occasion.

Onyinye Osadebe

It also hopes to be witnessed by all traditional rulers in Ogbaru as fathers of the day while Rt.  Rev Prosper Amah, Anglican Bishop of Ogbaru is Spiritual father of the day.

While highlife music King,  Eze Egwu gburu gburu   Chijioke Mbanefo will feature at the event of the grand opening,  Onyinye Osadebe will jam at the reception at the Hope Foundation founder’s home town of Ossomala where a grand reception is arranged  after the dedication service at St James cathedral Atani.

Chijioke Mbanefo the Onye mmacha exponent told ECD that The Ogbaru Brothers Band will be in full swing on that day and will drop all his tracks including new beats from his latest album Onye na akara aka ya and Ite m agbo ba go, Boys golibe  etc.

On the part of Onyinye Osadebe, a talented son of Late Highlife music legend Osita Osadebe whose music continues to touch lives, his close aide told ECD that “this is the beginning of a Christmas jamboree for us” He was also full of commendation for the founder of Hope Foundation. 

See the Hope Foundation complex