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FOR KIMONO.... LAST JOURNEY BEGINS

Kimono ...Lying in grace

The series of events trailing the funerals of Late Rub a Dub master Ras Kimono  started on a high note with artistes, musicians and stakeholders marching out en masse to pay tribute to a great musician.

Activities in the week long events started in Lagos from August 20 and lasts till 26 when he will be buried.

These activities include a social wake keep at his residence followed by a Reggae Dancehall Party at same venue.

Kimono lies

His record company, Premier Music also plans a tribute night to one of their highest selling artistes at Freedom Park just as COSON holds a big gathering for one of their big members at Coson House.

Ras Kimono will be buried in his hometown, Onicha Olona in Delta State. 

Kimono..I leave you peace

JULIE PIP RESURFACES! NOW BISHOP JULIANA COBY

Do you remember Julie Pip? They called her Bada mama jamma of Nigerian pop music?.

She was one of the biggest celebrities of the early and late 90s and graced almost all the major tabloids of the era.

She also made some albums before becoming born again and continued with gospel music.

The main news now is that after releasing her second gospel album and after setting up a church, the Agbor Delta state born elegant Evangelist Julie Pip Okoh relocated to the US where she studied Theology and has founded another Christian ministry which has music as one of its main focus.

Now known as Bishop Juliana Coby who dishes out gospel music at will in the US, she has organized several crusades and planning a major Nigerian church programme to gather distinguished Nigerians under one roof.

Her new music The Lord that healeth is currently being celebrated by lovers of gospel as a fusion of African pop and R& B. 

In a recent chat, Bishop Juliana said “God has revealed to me that Nigeria’s problems will be a thing of the past and all things shall become new”

However Julie Pip did not start as a musician. She started as a beautician and fashionista with a big salon off Toyin street around the famous Allen Avenue of Ikeja Lagos where celebrities went for make- over.

It was sometime in the early 2000 that Julie shocked Nigerians to announce she was now a born again Christian and all other things had become new as old things had passed away.

She gave away all her beauty equipment and enrolled in a bible school and released a gospel album not long after. She also founded a church; Triumphant Church of God on one of her properties in Lagos even though she did not lose her fashion sense.

AS MIKE OGBOMO ERNEST BURIES BROTHER, FRIENDS MOURN

Late Mr. Osaretin Ogbomo Ernest

Condolence messages have continued to reach German based business man Hon Deacon Mike Ogbomo Ernest from Germany, Nigeria and other parts of the world over the death of his immediate elder brother, Late Mr. Osaretin Ogbomo Ernest who died recently at the age of 56 after a brief illness and will be buried this weekend in Benin city. 

According to a burial arrangement signed by Mike and Robert Ogbomo Ernest, Late Osaretin’s burial ceremonies begin tomorrow Friday 17^th August with service of songs at Heart Cry, 49 Akugbe road, behind old Niger cat, off Upper Sakpomba road Benin city from 2.00pm

On Saturday, 18th August 2018 body will leave UBTH mortuary for Idogbo for burial followed by social dances and entertainment of guests at 221 upper Sakpomba road , Musheshe junction Benin city .

There will be thanksgiving service at Heart Cry, 49 Akugbe road Benin City on Sunday 19^th August, 2018.

Earlier on the 5^th of August 2018, friends of Mike Ogbomo Ernest aka Mike Germany gathered for a well attended service of songs at Christ Potters House, Essen Germany.

Until his death, Mr Osaretin Ogbomo Ernest who hailed from Egbokor village Orhionmwon LGA  Edo state was a business man and is survived by wife, eight children, two brothers and five sisters. 

THINGS YOU DID NOT SEE AT OBA EJIGBO 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Oba Moroof and friends

The one week of activities started on Saturday, 28^th of July ending on Sunday  5^thof August with an interdenominational service at the palace spearheaded by a union of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)members.

We present you with those things you never saw during the celebrations

THE ARENA

The arena for the main celebration was the main bowl of Ejigbo Youths Centre which was already cordoned off two days before the event for security purposes. It was during those two days that the majestic canopies and the stage of K1 Ultimate grand show were set up.

Even some of the cooling vans started revving full of drinks on the night of Friday.

OBA MOROOF, HIS STYLE

The celebration of the 20 years anniversary presented Oba Moroof yet another opportunity to exhibit his style and fashion.

He wore specially embroidered sky blue brocade topping it up with a specially knit ash-colored Indian cap with a knot on its squeezed front.

You should have seen how his posture caused almost all known photographers in the community to be glued to the high able taking shots of him and his friends. They snapped every move that Kabiyesi made on that day. 

HRM Oba Moroof Adekunle Adisa Ojoola on that day

OBA MOROOF, HIS GRATITUDE

Oba Moroof was full of gratitude for the huge turnout at the occasion. He even put it in writing and was visibly thankful to his fellow Obas as well as other distinguished Nigerians for postponing other pressing personal matters to be with him on that day.

He did not mince words when he extended most special appreciation to “my one man committee Mr. Abidemi Ogunmefun(aka Galaxy) who stood by me to make this occasion a reality. I also thank my Baba Itesiwaju Ejigbo Hon Abdul-Hakeem Mobaji Abdul Lateef, my Chiefs, may God continue to bless and prosper you. Honorable Monsuru Oloyede Bello, Chairman Ejigbo LCDA, my God will reward you.

Obas in the house

OBA MOROOF, HIS FRIENDS AND SMALL CHOPS

The long VIP table was filled up with dignitaries who started joining the celebrant quite early on that day. Many of his friends and obas continued to file in one after the other until they filled all the reserved seats and the show came to a climax.

One noticeable thing was that as the chief host, all the pieces of fish, meat, small chops that went to the table was tasted by Oba Moroof before it started making the rounds on the table for his friends. And the high table never lacked chops and all kinds of drinks.

HIS OLORIS

Oba Moroof’s wives were at their best also. Led by Olori Tawakalitu, Olori Adepeju and Olori Olubukola, sat calmly watching and creating their own joy at the event marking the 20^th anniversary on the throne of His Royal Majesty Oba Moroof Ojoola, their husband.

Otunba Abegunde

YORUBA DAY

The next day Sunday was reserved as Yoruba day at the palace where all kinds of dance and music performers thrilled the crowd.

Yoruba chiefs did not spare funds to rock as the entire Ifoshi road was blocked.

Onyendu Bobaselu Nwoye, Eze Obu Otun Bobaselu Okoro, Soludero Nwachinawaruzo Ndudim

IGBO DAY

Igbo day held Thursday 2^nd August highlight of it being the crowning of Eze Martins Okoro as the Otun Bobaselu of Ejigbo by His Royal Majesty.

On that sunny afternoon, Ndigbo led by Onyendu Alex S M Nwoye unleashed a mini cultural festival with dancers and music groups with Oba Moruf nodding in approval.

Igbo Women on Igbo day

HAUSA DAY

Friday 3^rd August was the turn of the Hausa’s to celebrate with the Oba of Ejigbo on the anniversary of his coronation.

Dressed in their best, Arewa people led by their Seriki Azika Tijanni paid homage to Oba Moroof underscoring the harmonious relationship existing in the community

DPO BASHIR KOTANGORA

The event was one of the last major events that out gone Ejigbo DPO Alhaji   Bashir Kontagora attended. The  friendly officer whom many saw as the major symbol of Police is your friend slogan mingled round the arena to the various canopies sharing banters with friends and taking pictures. 

In a few days time, he was to hand over to a new DPO,  CSP  Olabisi Okuwobi so Oba Moruf’s event was an opportunity to bid the community farewell.

Members of Hotel Directors L-R Admin Sec, Anene Enebeli, Supol Bashir Kotangora, Nze Dimoke, Mama Okiki, Onyendu Nwoye and Chief Emma Anijah 

BOBASELU AND SOLUDERO

Bobaselu of Ejigbo, Igbo leader in Ejigbo  Onyendu ASM Nwoye(Ochiriozuo of Uga) and Soludero Chinedum Jackson Ndudim ( Nwachinawarauzo of Isingwu)Umuahia Abia state  were on hand to solidify the connection between the Igbo and the palace of Oba of Ejigbo. Chief Ndudim was part of the planning committee and a major liaison between the Igbo and the Oba’s palace. He attended several meetings with the committee and He is still getting commendations for a job well done.

THE MAN GALAXY

Overseeing the entire show was a man everyone called Galaxy, Oba Moroof’s special aide who was there at his beck and call from the beginning and ever after. He was very close to the high table where the Oba sat with his friends. As chief coordinator of the entire show, Galaxy whose real names are Abidemi Ogunmefun (Baba Eto)was the major supply for all important chops and choice wines and spirits to the high table and to the special guests of the party seated across the canopies. He was standing not far from the high table completely at the service of the Oba and his friends. He was very attentive to notice His Royal Majesty’s signals.  He also went round the various canopies to ensure that  the show was going well.

Even though some people say Galaxy was on top of himself shouting and hollering like a god on that day apparently because of the pressure he was in, others say he did well and was in full control in coordinating such a big show.

Abidemi Ogunmefun a.k.a Galaxy

K1 ULTIMATE

King of fuji music King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 ULTIMATE) was in charge of the event. His band was already set as early as 11 a.m on the day and playing away. Not until about 1pm did he mount the stage playing non- stop until late at night.

He started by his regular intro skits until he veered into his eulogy on Oba Moruf Adekunle Ojoola who marched out with his friends, oba’s of other Lagos communities to appreciate. 

ABOUT KUNLE RASHEED, K1 ‘s MEDIA MANAGER

Celebrity journalist Kunle Rasheed,  media aide of K1Ultimate was also on hand to enjoy with the Alayeluwa Ojoola.

The former Editor of Global Excellence magazine and publisher of City Rovers magazine, was coordinating the surrounding of the stage where his principal performed.

He also walked around the stage from front to back to feel the sound of the rich fuji music coming out of the giant speakers.

Chief Emma Anijah and Eze Martins Okoro

AKAJIAKU EMMA OTUGO ANIJAH AT HIS BEST

Akajiaku of Umeze Anam Chief Emma Otugo Anijah was also at his best. The Chairman CEO of Super Pack Hotels and Suites bought the asoebi and made a fitted top and trousers with it. When he arrived, he went straight to the table of Ejigbo Hotel and Entertainment Directors Association at Mama Okiki canopy.

Mama Okiki,  Alhaja Monsurat Adenike Farombi a member of the association was honored by the Oba and set a lush table for members of the association

Akajiaku was also very visible at the Igbo day dressed in a well designed Indian suit that attracted photographers

Chief Alhaja Mosurat Adenike Farombi Mama Okiki stepping out after being crowned by Oba Morrof koola

THE ROLE OF HOTEL AND ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORS

The wave making umbrella body uniting all proprietors of Hotel business as well as entertainment providers played a big role during the 20th coronation ceremonies of Oba Moroof.

Considering the fact that their member Alhaja Mosurat Adenike Farombi  better known as Mama Okiki was being honoured, the directors came in numbers and some were represented. And they were well attended to. A list of members include Mecvilla Garden, Super park Suites, Formula 4, New Golden City, Link Gardens, No story Guest House and a host of many others just as Executive Secretary of the group Mr. Anene Enebeli in coordination with the GM of Okiki International Hotels  Abdulwahab Aregbe made sure all went well. 

HONORABLE GRACE NWANKWO OKERE

Delectable Honorable Grace Nwankwo Okere, Councilor representing Ifoshi ward at Ejigbo Local Council Development Area was also visible throughout the event. She went around the entire canopies greeting Ejigbo people thanking them for standing by APC all the way. At a time, she took Hon Habeeb Anibaba, APC House of Reps hopeful on a guided tour round the arena and especially to meet Ndigbo  at their canopy.

Igbo Women leader and councilor Chief Hon, Grace Nwankwo Okere (in white), Chief  Hon Vivian Sunshine Obi(in glasses) 

On Igbo day, Honorable Grace was also in full swing dressed in white flowing apparel with a befitting cap with inscription Ada tu Ugo was gracefully seated on Igbo Women canopy with Honorable Vivian Sunshine Obi, convener of the Progressive women Advocacy Organisation calling the shots

Ezemenwue Anisiofor and Nwatakwochaka Ikenna Agina

HON.HAKEEM MUNIRU AND LADI AJOMALE

Former House of Reps member for Oshodi/ Isolo federal constituency 2, Hon Hakeem Muniru seems to have formed a tag team with Hon Ladi Ajomale, Lagos House of Assembly hopeful and son of former APC Chairman Lagos state Chief Henry Dele Ajomale.

Both of them are united in the battle ahead so to speak because it is no longer news that Muniru wants to return to the House of Reps to replace Hon Tony Nwulu and complete his tenure. For Ajomale, he wants to be the voice of Oshodi /Isolo at Lagos House of Assembly

They came to the arena and either shook hands or waved at every one in all the canopies cheering and greeting.

Hon Ladi Ajomale and Hon Hakeem Muniruo

OTUNBA ABEGUNDE, SOBALOJU, AKEWEJE, AKINROGUN et.al

Members of the council of Chiefs of Oba of Ejigbo were prepared for the entire work of overseeing the event.

They made a rule against any member wearing agbada on the D Day. They all wore white T shirts with their names printed at the back. Many wore jeans under and shared themselves around the arena for effective supervision of the show. On the final day of celebrations they were all decked in white agbada and cap

Oba Ejigbo Palace chiefs

DYNAMIC LADIES EXPOSED

Since she started mobilizing for the election of first, Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan  and now Habeeb Anibaba for House of Reps for Oshodi /constituency 2 and for re election of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state both on social and other media,  many had not seen  Nelly Okafor and her group publicly.

She had taken boldly the opportunity created by Oba of Ejigbos celebration to unleash her group Dynamic Ladies.

The women numbering about 15 casually stormed the Igbo day even without their uniform and took up a section of the Obas palace to register their presence.

Dynamic Ldies

BETWEEN HON. BAMIGBETAN AND HON. OBE

Ejigbo Local Council Chairman Hon Monsuru Obe was at the Youths Centre to celebrate with Oba of Ejigbo on his 20 years anniversary on the throne.

He had sat together with Lagos Information Commissioner; Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan who is also former Council chairman of Ejigbo surrounded by the various councilors and Supervisors as well as LCDA officials and APC stakeholders.

Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan and Hon Ajatta

HON ABDUL HAKEEM ABDUL-LATEEF UBIQUITOUS PRESENCE

Despite that not many people saw Lagos state Commissioner for Home Affairs Hon Abdul Hakeem Abdul Lateef at the Oba Ejigbo event, his presence was really felt.

Aside from buying up a full page space in the programme brochure to congratulate His Royal Majesty, he also is said to have given wholesome moral and other forms of support for the programme no wonder, Oba Moroof did not spare words in his gratitude to him wherever there was opportunity to do so..  

EJIGBO NEW DPO SEEKS COOPERATION OF ALL

CSP Olabisi Okuwobi

Newly appointed Divisional Police Officer Ejigbo CSP Olabisi Okuwobi has extended her hand of fellowship to all residents of the division to make her stay on the job crime free.

Okuwobi spoke to members of the Hotel and Entertainment Directors Association who paid a courtesy visit to her office to welcome her to her new seat.

CSP Okuwobi, graduate of Ogun state University whom we gathered was promoted to her new rank in June 2018 commended her visitors for their goodwill in visiting her and sought the cooperation of all.

In her words “I thank you for this visit because it shows that Ejigbo is home for law abiding citizens. "The law only goes against those who go against it.

According to her, “Hotel directors and entertainment providers as well as other residents of Ejigbo must make conscious efforts to rid their hotels and homes of criminal elements adding that the Police will forever be friend to all except to criminals. Don't delay in calling on the police for any suspicious moves you notice” she urged

CSP Okuwobi with members of Ejigbo Hotel and Entertainment Directors Association

Speaking earlier on behalf of the members of the association, Chief Emma Anijah, Chairman CEO of Super Pack Hotels and Suites commended the Police for providing an atmosphere of friendliness in the community and welcomed the new DPO to her new post. He also pledged the cooperation of members of the association to see that her stay in office is crime free.

CSP Okuwobi replaces Bashir Kotangora who has moved on with other assignments.

EX- SUPER EAGLES STARS THROW WEIGHT ON NOLLYWOOD EUROPE GOLDEN AWARDS

*James.....Up Hoffenheim...up NEGA

Two ex- super Eagles star players Benjamin James and Jonathan Akpoboire have thrown their big weight behind Nollywood Europe Golden Awards and by extension its sister programme Nollywood Film Festival Germany.

The duo in company of 12 other friends from other big cities in Germany  had recently paid a surprise visit to the Frankfurt Headquarters of Ehizoya Golden Entertainment e.V, organizers of the event to give them a pat on the back, endorse the programme as well as pledge their support.

Benjamin James was one of super Eagles defensive attackers during the reign of Clemence Westerhoff as Coach and now coach of back-to-back trophy winning Hoffenheim Junior team  while unforgettable Eagles attacker Akpoboire is still not far away from soccer but has been involved with big time business ventures in maritime, import and export.

Akpoboirie promoting NEGA

The two former players told ECD that they had traveled all the way from Mannheim to Frankfurt to tell Isaac Izoya, Cultural ambassador and founder of NFFG/NEGA that he is doing very well in the propagation of African culture in Europe.

They reassured him of their full support in the coming event.

Ecstatic Izoya who received the group with his pretty wife Presh said he was shocked at the surprise August visit adding that he feels very grateful.

He declared that,  2018 NEGA/NIFF will be a bomb.

Some of those that visited with Izoya and wife

Nollywood Film Festival Germany/ Nollywood Europe Golden Awards holds in Frankfurt from August 31st to September 1, 2018 beginning with film screenings and ending in a gala nite with comedians Klint Da Drunk and Eboh Bomb on parade. It will also treat guests with the scintillating voice of Dede Kay and extra powered DJ Stone as well as others

OBA MORUF OJOOLA SPEAKS; POSITIVE THINGS IN EJIGBO DURING MY 20 YEARS REIGN

Oba Moruf Ojoola of Ejigbo

Highly respected Oba Moroof  Adekunle Adisa  Ojoola, Oba of Ejigbo and Ijan Land marked 20 years on the throne of his ancestors with a weeklong celebrations beginning from Saturday 28th July to Sunday 5^th of August, 2018.

He spoke on the remarkably positive things that has happened during his reign as Oba of Ejigbo since 1998.

“I  am grateful to God for giving me this rare privilege to lead this town and for making my reign so peaceful; Permit me to say that it has been God all the way. The last 20 years of my life on this throne is only the grace and mercy of my God

“Ejigbo has seen remarkable progress and development socially and economically with amazing infrastructure. Permit me to highlight some of these remarkable developments.

“The Oba Moroof Ojoola International market has seen remarkable expansion with more stalls thereby accommodating more traders.

“The creation of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area is a great achievement to me as Oba of Ejigbo. I can’t forget those that helped in making this a reality, the former Governor of the state Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, immediate past state Chairman of our great party Chief Henry Ajomale, the Governor of Osun state Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Hon Owokoniran to mention a few.

"The establishment of Ejigbo Magistrate court is also another landmark achievement while bringing Ejigbo Divisional Police station to my town has drastically reduced the level of crime.

“Commercial activities have improved as all major Nigerian banks are now situated in my town. Also there has been a huge improvement in our recreational facilities as there are more hotels, relaxation spots, schools, event centers and eateries.

He did not end without saying how he has used his exalted "position as the Oba of Ejigbo to make indigenes and non indigenes  to live together in peace and harmony; the Igbo and Hausa communities  have really been so wonderful as they always embrace peaceful coexistence. We have seen great atmosphere of mutual respect and love in this town as expressed in business interactions and inter tribal marriages on a daily basis”.

BIANCA OJUKWU CELEBRATES TODAY; A BRIEF PROFILE OF A WOMAN OF EXTREME ELEGANCE, POISE AND GRACE

Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu..full of grace

As elegant and graceful woman with lots of poise, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu continues to celebrate her birthday today August 5, 2018 , here is a brief profile.

Born 5 August 1968,  Bianca Odinaka Olivia Onoh is a Nigerian politician, diplomat, lawyer, businesswoman and winner of multiple local and international pageant.

She was Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria and was also Miss Africa and the first African to be crowned Miss Intercontinental just as she represented Nigeria at the Miss Congeniality.

Childhood and education

Bianca is the sixth child of erudite lawyer, Property magnate, politician, statesman and Late former Governor of old Anambra state Chief Christian Chukwuma Onoh, Aninefungwu of Enugu Ngwo and his pretty wife Caroline.

While living in the rural community of Ngwo, she attended schools both in Enugu Nigeria and in the United Kingdom. She attended boarding school at Hackworth School, St. Andrews College, Cambridge as well as the Cambridge Tutorial College where she obtained her A- levels .She soon began a combined honours degree in Politics, Economics and Law at the University of Buckingham but soon relocated to Enugu where she gained admission into University of Nigeria Enugu Campus. Upon graduation, she went to the Nigeria Law school and was called to Nigerian bar.

While in Spain as Ambassador of Nigeria. She went into the prestigious Alfonso X el Sabio University and took a masters degree in International Relations and diplomacy.

Bianca...elegance and poise

Love for beauty pageantry

Bianca’s interest in beauty pageantry started very early in her life yet several of her childhood friends say she has  always been a shy kid.. According to them, it is her extreme good looks and carriage and comportment that usually singles her out to take what many think is hers. As a student of St Andrews Cambridge, she won the Miss Martini, a college pageant.

Her interest did not end there as she enrolled for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant and was in December 1988, crowned Nigeria’s most beautiful girl at a big ceremony held at the National Theatre, Lagos.

Bianca went on to win Miss Africa, hosted in Banjul, Gambia and the prestigious Miss Intercontinental Pageant hosted in Lagos in 1989. She also flew Nigeria’s flag at the Miss World held in Hong Kong same year as well as Miss Universe held in Cancun, Mexico.

Aside this, she was named Miss Congeniality at the now defunct Miss Charm International which held in Russia. She got to the semi-final stage.

Bianca and Late hubby Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu on their wedding. Photo; SDK

Marriage to Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu

It was after her crowning as Miss Intercontinental and Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria that her hitherto secret amorous relationship with the Ikemba, her father’s associate who was far her senior was revealed. It became the main controversy of the early 90s period as every newspaper, magazine or radio and television carried Ojukwu and Bianca..their story and love escapades. She was urged to give up her crown as MBGN and Miss Intercontinental by the organizers who felt it was scandalous to their brand.

Her marriage in a celebrated and lavish wedding to Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu shook Nigeria at the time,

Bianca with Late hubby

Business methods and interests

After her call to bar, Bianca worked for her father but not for long as she quit so as to give  vent to her new found interest in cosmetics. Her years on pageantry lane had exposed her to international cosmetics brands. She first set up Bianca Blend,  a beauty and cosmetics business which had a beauty parlor, sauna and spa and Mirabella, an interior décor outfit in Enugu. She also runs Hope House Trust, an NGO involved in helping give a new lease of life to juvenile offenders.

National assignments and numerous awards

President Goodluck Jonathan first named Bianca SSA on Diaspora Matters in 2011 after the death of her hubby before elevating her to become Ambassador to Ghana and Spain in 2012.

She is also Nigeria's permanent representative to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

Honors have not seized going the way of Mrs Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu.

She has been honored with the Certificate of Merit by El Mundo Diplomatico, Spain for her diplomatic efforts in strengthening and improving bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Spain.

Voice Magazine, number 1 African magazine in Netherlands named her Outstanding African Ambassador while Anambra state Government honored her as Ambassador of Excellence in 2016.

She has also received numerous chieftaincy titles from many communities.

Bianca with her children..Photo ; SDK

Her politics

Bianca Ojukwu is a member of the Board of Trustees of All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, the party her late husband formed and noted to have played a big role in the re election of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state. It is on record how she joined forces with APGA hierarchy to travel round the state to ensure APGA victory during that election 

It is still unconfirmed that the mother of three children has her eyes on the Anambra South senatorial elections come 2019. Many think she is qualified.

By Fred Iwenjora

FAITHFUL WOMAN PASTOR COMFORT LUWEI WRITES AGAIN FOR YOU...KEEP GOD'S COMMANDMENTS, IT SHALL BE WELL WITH YOU

Pastor Comfort Luwei

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. Don’t disobey God under whatever justification.

THE MANY PROPERTIES THAT PUT DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT IKE EKWEREMADU IN EFCC TROUBLE

Ekweremadu

You  must have heard of the running battle the Deputy Senate president Chief Ike Ekweremadu has been having with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC but you may never have heard about what the contest is all about and why the EFCC is hounding him. It has to do with his numerous properties world over. Check these out.

 PROPERTIES IN LONDON
**Flat 4 Varsity Court, Hormer Street, WIH 4NW, London;
**52 Ayleston Avenue, NW6 7AB, London.

PROPERTIES IN DUBAI
**Room 1903, The Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai;
**The Address Boulevard, 3901, Dubai;
**2 Flats Burij Side Boulevard (The Signature), Dubai;
**Emirate Gardens Apartment No. EGG1/1/114, Dubai;
**Emirate Gardens Apartment No. EGG1/115, Dubai;
**Apartment No. DFB/12/B 1204, Park Towers, Dubai;
**Flat 3604, MAG 214, Dubai;
**Villa No 148, Maeen1, The Lakes Emirates Hills, Dubai.

PROPERTIES IN FLORIDA USA
**4507 Stella Street, Bellavida Estate; 2747 Club Cortile Circle
**2763 Club Cortile Circle, all in Kissime, Florida.

PROPERTIES IN ENUGU
**No. 14, Iyienu Street, Independence Layout;
**7 O'Connor Street, Asata;
**14/16 Charles Street, G. R. A, Enugu;
**9B Isuofia St., Shagari Housing Estate, Trans-Ekulu
**28 Owerri Road in Asata,
**House 2, Local City Garden, G. R. A;
**A plot at Republic Layout.
**69.4 hectares of land in Ogbeke-Nike, Enugu.

PROPERTIES IN ABUJA
**Plot 1518 Maitama,
**11 Evan Enwerem Street, Apo Quarters,
**Plot 2633 Kyami, Housing Estate
**Plot 1106 CRD, Cadastral Zone 07-07, Lugbe,
**2, Jim Nwobodo Street, Apo Quarters
**Plot 2782 Asokoro Extension.
**Citi Park Estate, Gwagwalada;
**Plot 1474 Cadastral Zone BD6, Mabushi
**Congress Court, Abuja;
**Flat 1, Block D25, 24th St. Games Village;
**Plot 66, 64 Crescents, Gwarimpa Estate.

REAL REASONS LAGOS INFORMATION COMMISSIONER KEHINDE BAMIGBETAN JETTISONED HOUSE OF REPS AMBITION

Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan

Even though Lagos state commissioner for information and strategy Honorable Kehinde Bamigbetan has explained that political strategising caused him to jettison his race to the Federal House of Reps, ECD has unearthed real reasons he presented Hon. Habeeb Anibaba as his replacement.

According to ECD findings, it was not political strategizing alone that caused the man to dump the eternal dream of going to the House of Reps to give full representation to Oshodi Isolo Federal Constituency 2 of Lagos state.

Our reliable source told of how an “order from above” had put paid to the idea which had already built up massive winning structure of following throughout the constituency.

Said the source “an order came during a special meeting with Lagos APC leadership saying that he should put behind him the plan to contest the seat about to be vacated by Hon Tony Nwulu who has since abandoned the constituency to contest governorship in his home state of Imo. ”

Continuing he said “during the meeting, the former Local Council Chairman for Ejigbo was addressed by Governor Ambode who was supported by two other top stakeholders of APC in Lagos that he should cool down and join the Lagos Governor in the huge task of running Lagos rather than dream Abuja.”

Anibaba...the man Bamigbetan shifted ground for

This was said to have sent chills down his spine.

He was said to have recalled his enormous work over the years in the constituency and all he has lined up to accomplish during his stay in the Federal House come 2019 and shook his head.

Immediately after the meeting according to ECD findings, distraught Bamigbetan calmed himself down gathered his composure and immediately summoned a special emergency meeting with his stakeholders where he spilled the beans and introduced Anibaba.

Recall that Hon Bamigbetan also made the move in 2015 but also an order from above caused him to also jettison the idea. 

HOW ANAMBRA REPS MEMBERS, OTHERS SAVED SARAKI FROM IMPEACHMENT

Very loyal Anambra state representatives at the House of Reps early this morning foiled what they call an impeachment plot against Senate President Bukola Saraki.

The reps members include Hon Chukwuka Onyema representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency and Hon Obinna Chidoka of Idemmili.

ECD learnt that the reps members received the info from a reliable source and went to the Red chambers to keep vigil and in fact repelled the few senators who plotted the impeachment exercise for 5 a.m.

Onyema spoke on behalf of the reps members saying the APC embers have vowed to return and complete the exercise

Senator Bukola saraki defected from the APC to his former party PDP.

Nigerians are wondering why such a plot could be allowed to happen even as the senate is in recess.