SEE FACES OF THOSE THAT MURDERED ANAMBRA BUSINESS MAN OVER LAND

Bob Ibeaji,(R) Solomon Cletus, (L), Arinze Igwe,(2nd R), and Israel Obigaremu, (2nd L) 

The four-man gang led by Bob Ibeaji, 42, Solomon Cletus, 30, Arinze Igwe, 26, and Israel Obigaremu, 35 identifying the body parts of Late Chief IG Odunukwe which they had stuffed into a bag after killing him in a hotel room.

The gang led by Bob who claims to be a doctor lured Chief Odunukwe known to be a shrewd business man with the false pretense of buying his Abuja land worth N900.

Just look at the faces of the devils again. They seem to be scared of the pieces of meat they are counting. But they butchered the meat. 

What should be done to them? Send comments. Thanks! 

REASON IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY HONORED OMOTOLA WITH DOCTORATE DEGREE

Omotola on the day of the event

Before the end of last year, super star artiste Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde,  bagged an honorary doctorate degree from the Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Edo state.

 The award-winning Nollywood actress announced this herself.

Here is reason given by the famous University.

According to the institution, Omotola was honoured with the Doctorate of Art for her contribution to “human development and progress at national and international levels.”

Omotola had written.

“Dr Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekeinde,MFR, Honorary Doctor of Arts (D.Arts) .Thank you Igbinedion University Okada. To God Be all the Glory,” she wrote on Instagram.

She was honoured with the Doctorate of Art for her contribution to “human development and progress at national and international levels.”

From a relatively unknown background, the multi talented actress has had a meteoric career, which has earned her local and international recognition.

While sharing her story to fame the actress and singer had stated that her desire to succeed against all odds made her conscious of available opportunities.

“My dad died. Everything went downhill. It looked like even schooling had come to an end. All Hope seemed to have come to an end,” she said.

“I was able to stand against all odds beside my widowed mum. I wanted to be successful so bad, I was sensitive to all opportunities. I escorted a friend to an acting audition, she didn’t get in, I did. I found my future… It was tough …

Fast forward to the ban on top actors. Everyone was banned for one year. I was banned for 2. I had always wanted to do music… my first love but there was no time. Now I had time, Against all odds I did and released my first Album “GBA” had a hit single “Naija Lowa”, was invited for the Grammy.

“My song “Barren Land from my second album “Me myself and eyes ” was adopted by Amnesty International and I was signed to Bungalo Universal. I earn royalties in $$$ … Despite the ups and downs …..

WHY HOPE WON…WHAT SUPREME COURT RULED

His Excellency Hope Uzodinma

 Reason the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, sacked governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo state and declared Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress, APC, as the valid winner of the governorship election that held in the state on March 9, 2019 is here.

According to Ikechukwu Nnochiri of Vanguard  “The apex court, in a unanimous judgement by a seven-man panel of justices that was led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, held that Ihedioha who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was not duly elected by majority of lawful votes.

 The Supreme Court, therefore, ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Certificate of Return that was issued to Ihedioha by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. It ordered that a fresh Certificate of Return should be issued to Uzodinma forthwith, adding that he should be sworn in immediately as the governor of Imo state The lead judgement was delivered by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, while other members of the panel concurred. 

Ex Governor Emeka Ihedioha 

The apex court said it was satisfied that the lower tribunal wrongly evaluated Uzodinma’s case, when it failed to countenance a proof of evidence that was brought before it by a police officer that testified before it as the PW-54. It held that records before it proved that election results from 388 polling units were unlawfully excluded from the overall collated results. It noted that results from the cancelled polling units amounted to 213, 295 votes, adding that Ihedioha was returned elected, based on wrong computation of results. According to the apex court, finding by both the tribunal and the appellate court to the effect that Uzodinma did not prove his case, “was as a result of misapprehension of the case of the appellant”.

 “There is merit in this appeal, it is hereby allowed. Majority judgement of the lower court affirming the election of the 2nd Respondent is hereby set-aside”, Justice Kekere-Ekun held. She further directed the addition of all the unlawfully cancelled votes that were due to the appellant, declaring that Ihedioha was not duly elected by majority of lawful votes cast. “His election is declared null and void and is hereby set-aside”.

The court further held that Uzodinma satisfied the statutorily required spread. Aside the CJN, other members of the panel that concurred with the lead verdict were Justices Sylvester Ngwuta, Kayode Ariwola, Uwani Abba Ajji and Amiru Sanusi. Meanwhile, the apex court deferred its judgement on appeal challenging the election of governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state till Monday. The panel initially stood down its proceedings to give judgements on appeals that arose from both Imo and Sokoto state governorship elections.
Culled from Vanguard

FORMER ATLANTIC HALLS SCHOOL HEAD BOY HONORED BY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11

*Matthew Otubu

Former Atlantic Halls school Epe, Lagos head boy Matthew Amatoritsero Otubu has been honored by the Queen of England sending wild celebrations in the school as well as all over Nigeria.

Otubu, last son of Late former Baba Aladura Godfrey Itse Mene Otubu  was honored for his enormous work amongst youths in the United Kingdom and Africa.

In a letter titled British Empire Medal, civil Division, Central Chancery of the order of Knighthood, St James Palace London SW1 dated 28 December 2019, it read “ the Queen has been graciously pleased to approve  the award of the Empire Medal (Civil Division) B.E.M to the under mentioned.

Already it is making big news in the UK and in Nigeria.

Gazette.uk.com  published it thus “On recommendation of the Prime Minister, Matthew Otubu has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) and made a Medalist of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in Her Majesty The Queen's New Year 2020 UK National Honours List, for voluntary service to young people and communities in the United Kingdom and Africa.”

His mum, celebrated solicitor Celia Otubu says it is good news to be shared by all men and women of goodwill. She added “ I thank the Almighty God”

By Fred Iwenjora

20 YEARS AFTER; EJIGBO REMEMBER REGENT WHO RAN THINGS FOR 30 YEARS

LATE HRH ATIKU ADISA OLORUNFUNMI

Big plans are on the way to celebrate the life and times of HRH ATIKU ADISA OLORUNFUNMI

HRH Olorunfunmi was Regent of Ejigbo (Adele Oba) from Friday March 27, 1968 until December 12, 1998 when Oba Morufu Adekunle Ojoola was crowned as Oba of Ejigbo and Ijan Land.

Olorunfunmi was born 1893 and died 2000 at the ripe age of 107.

ECD gathered that this celebration will come up on Sunday February 23, 2020 at Ejigbo, Lagos. Venue and scope is yet tentative.

In an open invitation by his grandson celebrated performance artist Jelili Atiku Olorunfunmi he said “Kindly join us on Sunday February 23, 2020 for the grand finale of the remembrance ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of my grandfather. 

He also said “my grandfather popularly known as Aradan possessed gregarious dispositions and bubbled with youthful energy and political fervour. He was also a man of warm heart who touched the lives of many through his generosity and selfless service to humanity. He died on Friday January 21, 2000.

Watch out for further detail of the ceremony.

By ECD Team

NDIGBO APC ELECTIONS; NZE HENRY IMO JOINS THE RACE

Igbo politician and socialite Nze Henry Imo Nwahiri has declared interest in the top position of Ndigbo in APC Ejigbo chapter.

In recent encounter with ECD Political Correspondent, Imo said he has all what it takes to lead Ndigbo APC Ejigbo to greater heights.

According to the man who prides himself as Agujiegbe 1 of Oleru Kingdom, Ikeduru Imo state “I can muster a large number of votes and have what it takes to win the election whenever it is conducted. I want all Ndigbo in APC Ejigbo to line up with me”.

Asked when the election is coming, Imo said he was not sure when.

When he was asked who his opponents were, he retorted “I don’t care who they are. All I know is that I want to be Chairman of Ndigbo in APC Ejigbo chapter”

JEZEBEL WOMAN KILLS HUBBY WITH PLANK

IGP Adamu

A middle aged woman (names withheld) has been arrested in connection with the killing of her husband.

The incident happened on Adewunmi street Ejigbo sometime before Christmas.

According to neighbours, the couple and their only daughter lived in one of the apartments in the building.

They also narrate how the couple was always fighting and quarreling.

ECD gathered that on the night of the incident which later took the life of the man, there was an altercation which led to the woman, said to be a factory worker using a plank to deal a fatal blow on the man’s head.

According to a neighbour, there was a quarrel the night before which the neighbours took as another of their regular fights and did not bother to intrude.

Said the neighbour, “the woman had hit him on the head and allowed him to bleed for several hours in coma.

It was at daybreak  that the poor man recovered from unconsciousness and came out from the apartment fully bruised that neighbours saw blood stains on the back of his head and neck with his shirt bloodied. He confessed to them how his wife had hit him with a plank at night.

Having lost so much blood, he soon collapsed and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital that morning.

OLD SKOOL GENERATION SPOT LANDS IN ENUGU

Chief Osondu Ogbu (Old Skool)

In fulfillment of the dream of providing unique and wholesome entertainment for Nigerians across board, management of Old Skool Generation spot have just thrown open another center in Enugu, the coal city state.

This is in addition to the three centers in Lagos namely Ejigbo, Ajao Estate and the big setting at the National stadium Surulere, Lagos.

The new spot is on No. 55 Nza street, Independence layout Enugu and was fully sold out on Friday 3^rd of January 2020, its day of commission.

Being the first major event in the city in the year 2020, it attracted many entertainment lovers. There was no road like Nigerians always say.  

Revelers did not wish to be told. And on its own part, management did not disappoint. They gave it all in terms of decor, lighting,  old school live music, edibles and in good measure well shaken together.

In a chat, Chief Operating Officer of Old Skool Generation Spot, Chief Osondu Ogbu said “Enugu has been lacking in the type of wholesome entertainment we have on offer. Here we are.”

Ogbu who is also Onowu of Ezimo and a member of the board of boxing in Nigeria also said “ come and feel a different vibe, come into Old Skool Generation Spot Enugu center and relax”.  

By Fred Iwenjora 

FAMOUS HOTEL SUPER PACK DEMOLISHED, REGULAR PATRONS LAMENT

Former Super Pack Hotel

Regular patrons of Super Pack Gardens and Suites, the wave making hotel have been expressing their disappointment over the sale and demolition of their preferred entertainment haven.

The one storey hospitality edifice with several rooms set on a plot of land on Ojomo close Ejigbo was said to be acquired by the highly ubiquitous micro credit and finance company Grooming People with tentacles nationwide.

Many cannot say why the owner of Super pack Chief Emma Otugo Anijah, Akajiaku of Anam  Anambra state decided to sell off his prized property.

However it is believed that he may have caved in under the pressure mounted by Grooming People which already owns many of the plots in the area and the ones before after Super Pack.

Former Super Pack Hotels on the day demolition started 

A first visit to the now former Super Pack show the gate under chain lock while a second visit show workers dismantling as demolition is ongoing. As you read this, the entire building is in rubble.

A regular guest at Super Pack who spoke on condition of anonymity said he was highly disappointed when he got there on a good day to spend his evening only to behold a chained gate.  “Nothing in life is permanent” he concludes.

BY ECD TEAM

ACELAND ROYAL GARDEN PLANS GRAND OPENING SOON

Eze ASM Nwoye

Plans are on solid ground for the grand opening of Aceland Royal Garden, the latest entry into the hospitality industry.

The entertainment place with full options of lodging and accommodation is the brain child of Eze ASM Nwoye, Eze ndi Igbo of Ejigbo seemed to have opened due to popular demand even as it was still being constructed.

Management says Aceland Royal Garden situated on a one storey set up with a large car park is a well thought out investment plan to provide an unrivaled haven for those who wish to be pampered like royalty.

Said the source the “ Aceland Royal Garden is well located on Abiodun Alimi street, directly opposite Ejigbo LCDA

"It is so central that it is easy to access around the NNPC bus stop for well furnished rooms, well stocked bar and a kitchen that serves tasty broth".

This grand opening for Aceland Royal Garden is hoped for the first quarter of the year 2020.    

FANS PRAY FOR BURNA BOY TO PICK UP 2020 GRAMMY; HOW HE GOT NOMINATION

Burna Boy

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu alias Burna Boy got a grammy nomination but many do not know why and how he got the nomination.

However, his fans world over have been praying that he picks up the coveted award which events holds February 2020.

The Nigerian born artiste who has taken the number one spot on Twitter trends after dropping his African Giant album in the early hours of  26th of July 2019 is currently rocking the world with his stye of Afro beat.

The social media has been buzzing with a lot of reactions about the album with users selecting their favourite tracks from the album which is full of hit sounds.

Speaking about the album on Apple Music with Julie Adenuga, Burna boy revealed that “African Giant” goes beyond just music, it is a symbol of strength. This strength is what most listeners are feeling with every track and the reactions have been incredible so far.

The album, contains 19 songs and  features international acts such as Future, YG, Damian Marley, Angelique Kidjo, and Jorja Smith.

Many believe that it is the standard f this album that made the organisers f the Grammy awards to beckon.

Many say the African Giant album is one of Burna’s best and stands him out from his contemporaries.

said one fan “ to have Burna featuring Angelique Kidjo and others is a statement of fact that he is headed for the moon.

Burna Boy describes his music as Afro-fusion, a genre that blends Afrobeat, dancehall riddims, reggae, American rap and R&B.August Brown of The Los Angeles Times said Burna Boy's sound is "savvy and modern but undistracted by obvious crossover moves".

AGAIN NIGERIANS LOSE MILLIONS OF NAIRA TO ANOTHER PONZI SCHEME PROMISING GOODIES

Lagos CP Hakeem Odumosu

Some residents of Ejigbo, a suburb in Lagos who fell for the antics of a new Ponzi scheme of some wheeling and dealing business men and women even after warnings are now regretting their gullibility.

The residents had heeded the call for investment in a ponzi forex system which promised a quadruple of their investment but were awfully disappointed.  

The controversial business men and women had rented an office on a popular plaza at Iyana Ejigbo, painted and furnished same with luxury same day, opened and employed many marketers.

With the name Forexcrow Services and registration number RC 2678868 boldly printed on the handbills, marketers most of whom were ignorant of the nefarious plans of the promoters led by a man named Mr. Martins invaded the streets of Ejigbo catching investors who hoped on the quadruple growth of their investment within a matter of days.

They also had promised bonuses of electronics, refrigerators and generators for big investors which became an added marketing incentive.

ECD reporters learnt that a mad rush for investment started and investors began hoping to get huge rewards.

In no time, Ejigbo market traders, artisans and allied workers continued to stream into the office with their cash earnings with hope of reaping the huge interests coming hopefully every four days. Some of them were eying the generator and the giant fridge.

 Even the marketers who were also promised goodies worked extra time. 

  

However the good times did not roll forever.

The ponzi people soon disappeared much sooner than they came with people's investments running into millions of naira leaving the community to lament their woes.

In the next few weeks following their disappearance, investors continued to storm the office but no one was there to answer them. Yet they also sneaked in days later to cart away their property from the rented office.

Some of the marketers who had brought in investors were also in big fix as their clients threaten brimstone.

One of them lamented how she invited three people to invest and the investors won't let her sleep. She first had to switch off her phone when the troubles became much. She was planning to take emissaries to her investors to negotiate her pay back plans. 
By Bamidele Alao

TRIBUTES CONTINUE TO POUR IN FOR LATE EZE MARTINS OKORO

Late Eze Martins Okoro

Heartfelt tributes have continued to trail the death of Eze Martins Okoro, Eze Obu, after a brief illness.

Eze Okoro was one of the popular custodians of Igbo culture and tradition in Ejigbo and Lagos. He died early Wednesday 10th December 2019.

 As Otun Bobaselu and Eze Ndigbo 2 of Ejigbo, he was a member of the elite group of ndieze ndi Igbo in Lagos led by Eze Uche Dimgba, Eze Ndigb Ikeja.

He was a first class business man with interests in marketing of goods and investing, developing and managing of property.

Already, a condolence register is open at his Orole street Ejigbo Palace.

Eze Alex Nwoye, Bobaselu and Eze Ndigbo of Ejigbo who led a delegation of ndi igbo to condole with his family described Eze Okoro as a peace loving man who contributed immensely to the peaceful coexistence between Igbos and their yoruba hosts in Ejigbo particularly and Lagos in general.

“Eze Okoro contributed his quota to the council of Ndieze in Lagos and we will all miss him”

Eze Uche Dimgba Okpotemba, Eze Ndigbo Ikeja said  “ Eze Okoro was one of the mst trustworthy peope I have known. His words were his bond and you could take whatever he told you to the bank. He was our financial secretary in the association of Ndieze ndigb na Uzo ije  and would never miss meetings or come late. His death came as a shock. We will miss him badly. We are already lamenting where to get another prudent financial secretary. We were holding a meeting but found that he was conspicuously absent. When we made a phone call, his son said he was not feeling well. We sent a delegation to his house only to hear that he had been moved to the hospital. It was later that word came that he could not make it. May his soul rest in peace.