NONSO NWAEBILI FOUNDATION LAUNCHES RRR INITIATIVE FOR PRISON INMATES

Members of Nonso Nwaebili Foundation at Onitsha Correctional centre

Board members of Nonso Nwaebili Foundation (NNF) in partnership with Di-Street Chambers Law and Consultancy yesterday gathered at the Onitsha Correctional Center for the.official launch of its Release, Rehabilitate and Reintegrate (RRR) programme for prison inmates in Nigeria.

The RRR programme is said to be an ambitious and compassionate programme aimed at the release, rehabilitation and reintegration of prison inmates into the society.

The launch event which attracted stakeholders of the law, civil societies and faith based and religious organisations across the country started at the NNF secretariate, Odekpe, Anambra state culminating at the Onitsha Correctional Center where processes towards release of 10 inmates were initiated.

The NNF RRR programm launch event was punctuated by passionate speeches, heartfelt testimonies and a renewed call for social responsibility.

Founder of NNF, Prince Barrister Nonso Henry Nwaebili in an emotionally charged speech while engaging with the prisoners at the Onitsha  Correctional center, described the RRR initiative as a mission borne out of his deep Catholic upbringing and conviction  which gives hope to prisoners not only as corporal work of mercy but a spiritual duty that touches the very soul of humanity.

The British trained lawyer son of former speaker of  Anambra House of Assembly and current senior legislative aide to Speaker House of Reps linked the initiative to Goal No. 16 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals which promotes peace, justice and strong institutions.

"Every human being deserves a second chance" he declares.

" I have travelled across continents as a student of law and I have seen first-hand the tragedies of wrongful incarceration and neglect. But it was on my birthday — 31st May 2025 — during a visit to Onitsha Correctional Centre, that this vision was born in fire and compassion. I was passionately moved when I met an inmate whose story, though I cannot disclose, changed my entire perspective. He deserved another chance… many of them do,” 

NNF members at the launch of RRR programme

Nwaebili also praised the example set by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, whose own visit to the same correctional centre to mark his 65th birthday helped galvanize his resolve.

He said the RRR Program is structured to identify, reform, and support inmates willing to become ambassadors against crime under the general coordination of Rev. Chidi Aneke.

The program has already begun talks with reputable corporate organisations in Nigeria and Anambra state for enablement.

The plan is simple: Identify inmates who are ready to change,

support their release through legal advocacy and social pressure, rehabilitate them via intensive mentorship and values-based training and reintegrate them into society by connecting them with skill acquisition centers and eventual job placements.

The Law Firm — Di-Street Chambers — will provide legal support, monitoring, and reintegration follow-up, while the Foundation ensures continuous mentorship and life coaching.

 

Hon. Nonso Nwaebili Esq

While calling on philanthropists, faith-based institutions, and socially conscious citizens, Hon. Nwaebili emphasized:

"This is not just a program. It is a movement that will change lives, reduce crime, and restore dignity. We cannot continue to allow our young people to waste behind bars, abandoned by society. Now is the time to act."

This launch is not just an event, it is a call to action; a call to bring back hope where hopelessness has taken root. A call to heal the broken, restore the forgotten, and redeem the lost.

The Nonso Nwaebili Foundation and Di-Street Chambers have sounded the alarm — and the time for justice with compassion is now.

EJIGBO COUNCIL POLL ANIBABA HAVING UPPER HAND

EJIGBO COUNCIL POLL

ANIBABA HAVING UPPER HAND

Hon Habeeb Anibaba

Feelers from Mandate shadow primaries of Ejigbo Lagos Council show that former banker Habeeb Anibaba is having an upper hand in the matter.

Insiders revealed to Ejigbo City Diary that the delegates may have cast votes in favour of Anibaba over the other candidates including the highly promising aspirants as outgoing SLG Hon Paul Fregene, France and EU based Daniel Oduse, former Supervisor Hon Yemisi Alashe and others.

Detail shortly

BROTHERS AT WAR OVER CHAIRMANSHIP POSITION

BROTHERS AT WAR OVER CHAIRMANSHIP POSITION

Hon Tajudeen Sulaimon  is elder brother to Hon Ganiu Sulaimon from same father and same womb.

However today, they are in a big fight over who becomes Ejigbo Local Council chairman. 

Both are currently tugged in war because of a mere political seat of power.

As you read this, Hon Tajudeen and his brother are undergoing a shadow primary election to decide who flies APC  flag when Lagos LGA elections come in July.

Many think Hon Ganiu should have stepped down for his elder brother who had been Speaker of Ejigbo Councillors before to upgrade .

But Ganiu, known to many as Idera will take non of that urging his elder brother to also make the move and step down for him.

Many also think that they could forge a more formidable front together but that is not likely because  politics is war.

Oduse highly favoured

*As Mandate movement conduct shadow primaries

Hon Daniel Olusegun Oduse

Indications are that Hon Daniel Olusegun  Oduse, one of the major contenders for Ejigbo Local Council Development Area chairmanship election may clinch the shadow Primaries  which began today 12 April 2025 at Mandate Movement secretariat at Ona Iwa mimo Street Ejigbo, Lagos Nigeria.

Oduse is among the multitude of contenders for the highly coveted seat to be vacated by Hon Monsuru Obe.

He has campaigned vigorously across the community just as many have taken note of his philanthropy and benovelence across board.

Shadow primaries is a a set up to prune down the numerous contenders in an election to the best possible best.

Oduse on the march

The major caucuses namely Mandate, Justice and Mega groups present aspiring candidates.

To many Oduse, an EU trained sports development management expert  is the man to beat.

He is said to be well exposed to leadership from several institutions in Europe.

As we await the result of the Mandate Movement  screening,  watch out

THOSE WHO WANT TO SUCCEED OBE

THOSE WHO WANT TO SUCCEED  OBE

These are the men and women who want to succeed Hon Monsuru Obe who is just completing his tenure as Chairman Ejigbo Local Council Develoment Area.

*Ejigbo is run by two major political groups The Mandate Movement and Justice.

There used to be Mega group..but they seem to be uninvolved in this .

Mandate Candidates 

Deacon Paul Fregene

Hon . Yemisi Alashe Bailey

 

Hon. Daniel Olusegun Oduse

Hon. Tajudeen Adebola Shonde

Hon. Habeeb Anibaba

Hon.Sulaimon Ganiu

Hon. Tajudeen Ajeniyin Sulaimon

Hon.Taiwo Owolabi 

Hon. Peter Ajayi

Hon.Taoheed Taiwo

Hon.Ojedokun Adelani

Hon, Tajudeen Olanrewaju Akinbowale

Hon. Isiaq Olaleye

From Justice forum are;

Hon, Femi ibine

Hon.mojisola Adeniran

Hon.Afeez Olamilekan 

Hon. Ismail Omoniyin

Hon. Omo odua

Hon. Moremi 

Hon. Ayodele Ayodeji

LAGOS COUNCIL ELECTION; TENSION AS MANDATE GROUP HOLDS SHADOW PRIMARIES

LAGOS COUNCIL ELECTION;

TENSION IN EJIGBO OVER SHADOW PRIMARIES

By Bamidele Alao, Editor

Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan

 (leader Mandate movement)

About now today April 12, 2025, members of the Mandate movement , unarguably one of the most popular political caucus groups in Ejigbo are gathering in their numbers at the Ejigbo home of its leader Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan to decide who 'goes to war' for them during the forth coming Lagos Council elections.

Bamigbetan who was former Chairman Ejigbo LCDA and now SA to Minister of Mines and solid minerals set up the group before his victory as LCDA Chairman and have continued to keep it up to speed in Ejigbo political equation.

Already tension is brewing as the many aspirants including the many LG chairman hopefuls as well as Councillors jostle to win in a plot that plans to prune down the number and get a most popular aspirant.

News reaching ECD say former  Supervisor who later was appointed to be Sole Administrator of Oshodi  Isolo LGA Hon Taoheed Adevayo Taiwo may have jettisoned the idea with apparent allegation that the committee is skewed against him.

Hon Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo ..is he out of the race.

Again one of the nominees into the committee Hon Tanigbola said to be aligned to Hon Taiwo may also have thrown in the towel.

Contestants for Chairmanship position are to pay five hundred  thousand naira while councillors pay two hundred thousand naira to participate.

According to the programme sighted by ECD repoters, the secretariat of the panel starts sitting today while from Monday 15, the actual screening will set in motion.

It is expected that Mandate group shadow primaries screening committe led by Engr Gbenga Fayomi would have reached a conclusion on their best candidates.

The Mandate movement shadow primaries in Ejigbo LCDA is taken so seriously because any one who emerges winner as chairmanship or councillors seems already blessed to coast home to victory.

Watch out for blow by blow account of how the matter goes down.

I MADE ONLY N17K FROM DADDY MOO...OLLIE GEE

Entertainment;

I MADE ONLY N17K FROM DADDY MOO...SAYS OLLIE GEE 

Ollie Gee...nwaguy

Watching or listening to Daddy Moo crooner Ollie Gee performing several of his songs including felenfe, Emesia, and the latest Oguzoro makes one think  he smiled to the bank after the Daddy moo sensation. Not correct.

ECD can reveal that only the sum of N17,000 went to him from his record label for that monstrous hit album.

In a recent chat with popular podcaster Oga Nepa, Enugu state born Ollie Gee who inherited the gift of music compositions from his father revealed that the only money that accrued to him from the record label for Daddy Moo and felenfe was "just seventeen thousand naira which came in tranches of N1000 today, N2000 tomorrow N5000 next until I counted 17k and that's all"

Ollie Gee nwaguy also spoke on his relationship with Flavour, Kcee and other notable Nigerian pop musicians spreading positive vibes all the way.

By Our Reporters

Hon Okey Joe plots defection to APC?

* Hon Barr. Jesse Okey Joe

By Bamidele Alao

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

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

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

Many have told that the rep is under intense pressure to decamp to the ruling All Progressive Congress despite that he is still a staunch Peter Obi loyalist and by extension, the Labour party which gave him the platform to pull his weight as well as dutifully attending to his responsibilities at the Green chambers.

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

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

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

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

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

All calls to Hon Okey Joe to confirm or deny these rumors were unanswered or unreturned. 

However close sources confirmed to ECD that the UNN graduate and Barrister at law is carrying a heavy burden on his shoulders at the moment.

To remain in LP whose welfarist ideology is so suited or defect to APC the current political power broker in Nigeria.

The chief culprit in this quagmire in which  Hon Onuakalusi has found himself  is the myriad of problems within Labour party which first trumped up a "spoiler" like Chief Apapa and later has pitched embattled LP chairman Abure against other members of  the party.

it was under Abure's leadership that many won elections.

There are many court cases and litigation so far.

Note  that Hon Okey Joe is not alone in this trouble.

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

For ingormation purposes, Oshodi Isolo Federal constituency 2 in Lagos is one of the most liberated or republican constituencies in Lagos with a very Liberal voter interests. Few reps stay twice.

Only Hon Ajatta spent more years at the federal House.

He was unseated by Hon Omowunmi Edet after whom an underdog named Hon Tony Nwulu, an Imo state indigene won election under PDP.

All the efforts and performance of APC's Hon  Ganiyu Johnson did not help him as a relatively unkonwn LP candidate Hon Okey Joe polled more votes that unseated Johnson.

Nollywood director Dr Henry Obidi directs six films in one month

^Obidi

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Fred Iwenjora

Think Convenient? Think Ziingo .com.ng

"Ziingo makes shopping easy says the company executive" 

By Our Reporters 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pete Edochie becomes Doctor of Letters, Arts

 

During the conferment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flanked by Dr Chike Obidigbo and Mrs Josephine Edochie 

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

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

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

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

Breaking : Isaac Izoya veers into music

 

Aizonafe  Egbenuneghen, Izoya, Faith , wadada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 SHOWDISH

Bar. Ogechukeu Ibe, president Happy People

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

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

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

More faces at Happy people social club end of year party 

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

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

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

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

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

Watch the video here 

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

Top Nollywood director Amayo Philips cooking up another comedy banger

 SHOWDISH

Nollywood director Amayo.on location

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

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

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

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

He said he quickly wrote a befitting script to match.

" Let's just watch out" he quips 

See Toy boy who murdered his sugar mummy in Enugu

 * Nabbed while negotiating to sell her car

CRIME

Chidubem osuagwu...son of a devil

Enugu State Police Command working with their counterpart in Imo State Command, have arrested one Osuagwu Chidubem (male) at Nekede Owerri, while attempting to sell a Toyota Corolla car he stole from his older female lover, one Amarachi Chukwu, aged 32, after killing her.

The suspect, according to the Enugu police, committed the crime on November 1, 2022 at the deceased’s residence at Meniru, Awkunanaw, Enugu.

Investigation revealed that the suspect and his cohort at large, had in the morning hours of the said date conspired and visited the residence of the victim, attempted to take her Toyota Corolla key, which she resisted.

Consequently, they were said to have tied her hands, legs and mouth with clothes; locked her inside the house and drove away in her car.”

According to the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, Daniel Ndukwe, DSP, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen Friday night: “Her decomposing remains were, however, found in the said apartment on 04/11/2022, after the door was forced opened by Police Operatives serving in Ikirike Police Division of the Command, following the receipt of a report that an offensive odour was oozing out of the apartment.

“The Operatives evacuated the remains to the hospital, where doctors confirmed her dead and the corpse deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

“The suspect was consequently arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation and has been remanded in Custodial Centre custody till further hearing of case.” (Saturday Telegraph)

Breaking: CAN honors Odumeje in onitsha

 "You are christian ecumenical commander.." CAN to Odumeje

PEOPLE

Prophet Odumeje with Chief Mrs Ebele Obiano

More honors went the way of controversial onitsha based Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere, known to many as Odumeje indabosky last week when the reverred christian body Christian Association of Nigeria CAN named him  "Christian ecumenical commander".

The big auditorium of Holy Ghost intervention Deliverance ministry onitsha  was filled to the brim with the high and mighty and the lowly and the meek when CAN leaders in Anambra state  led by Chairman Ven Joe Nweke and secretary made a presentation to that effect .

Nweke while extolling the virtues of Prophet Odumeje during a Thanksgiving / and birthday event in his honor organised by members of the Mountain of Holy Ghost intervention Deliverance  Ministry, Onitsha told a full house:  "we reached a conclusion to honor Prophet Ohanemere after conducting a discreet and independent  investigation by a panel of eminent members of CAN on the character and mode of operation of Prophet Ohanemere.

Actor Kanayo O Kanayo, wife of Senator Victor Umeh, Senator Umeh with Odumeje

Speaking further, CAN chairman said "the panel saw nothing negative rather we saw philanthropic actions, we saw that his beliefs and trust is upon Jesus, our saviour. Our investigation revealed to us that  your church; Mountain of Holy Ghost intervention ministry  is a church for all christians regardless of denomination . Indeed Prophet Ohanemere is an ecumenist who seeks unity of the church".

Ven Nweke did not end on that note. Continuing he said "an ecumenist is one who promotes unity and oneness in Christendom..we are here to confirm to the world that Prophet Ohanemere is indeed a true Christian working for the body of Christ  and not a native doctor as the rumour mill has projected.

Those who were there to witness the event included wife of former governor of Anambra state and APGA senatorial candidate for anambra north chief Mrs Ebele Obiano, Chief Victor Umeh, former APGA national Chairman and contestant for the Labour Party for anambra central, Hon Linda Chuba Ikpeazu with plans to return to the federal house to "continue her project driven representation" according to one of her acolytes.

Also on hand were top level Nigerian actors including kanayo O kanayo , AGN president Emeka Rollas, Steve Eboh and a host of others.

Others who graced the occasion included royal fathers including Elibe of Alor,  Igwe of Orsu Ihite ukwa as well as the flamboyant Ezeuzu of ichida

Highlights of that session of the multifaceted programme was the presentation of a certificate by CAN leaders of Anambra state.

By Fred Iwenjora

 

HOUSE OF REPS FRONTLINER GIVES PANACEA FOR UNENDING CRISIS IN ANAMBRA COMMUNITY

Comrade Awogu KSC

APGA House of representatives candidate for Ogbaru federal constituency Comrade Arinzechkwu Awogu has given a strong panacea for peace to reign in Ogbaru communities of Ogwu Ikpele and Ogwu Aniocha.

Awogu was reacting to yet another killing of two people in renewed communal crisis in the community.

Awogu who as LGA chairman of Ogbaru made several efforts to stop the unending patricidal hostilities has written a piece titled Yet another disturbing situation from Ogwu, Awogu wrote: 

"First, my sincere condolences to the  Emordi family of Umunkwokocha village  and Emezie family of Umungashi village and the President General of Ogwu-Ikpele community over the loss of their two promising young men in the skirmishes that ensued over minor and resolvable squabbles. I pray for the quick recovery of those injured.

Violence in my view, has never solved any situation or resolved any problem nor proffered solution to heated disagreements and opposing belief systems world over. Rather, dialogue has over time proved a reliable mechanism with lasting touch to resolving all human disputes and  disagreements. 

Having said this, the time to stop being in the news for the wrong reasons is now for Ogwu-if only words of caution and wisdom could matter anymore; fratricidal bloodletting will always give rise to vicious cycle, it has to be avoided like plague. A little restraint and anger management on the side of all the parties involved could have saved us from this ugly situation. 

 *HOWEVER :* 

The Problem of Ogwu; the two Ogwus (Ogwu-Ikpele and Ogwu-Aniocha) is not security or the absence of peace but the absence of development.

As a former Council Chairman, familiar with the trappings of far flung areas of the Council, with first hand understanding of their peculiarities, the case of the Ogwus is more of *Developmental Issues than Security.* Bring development to Ogwu and Ogwu will regenerate into a model of some sort.

Let us open up Ogwu to civilization and watch its inhabitants shed off extreme reflexes. Let's construct road to Ogwu-Ikpele linking Ase-Ndoni (in Rivers State); Let us construct road from Umunankwo/Mputu to Ogwu-Aniocha (with a bridge over Ulasi River) linking the road to Umudara upto Ihiala. The availability of access road will primarily make Ogwu accessible to many by road including swift movement of security operatives. Security agents will at the slightest impulse move in to arrest ugly situations and will create no hiding place for internal wrong dowers. Access road to Ogwu will bring more people into Ogwu and pull more Ogwu people to environments other than theirs, leading to mixed behavioural pattern and new orientation. One may be tempted to ask: How many non-natives are in Ogwu? Probably none. The way we rate a progressive and livable city by the number of foreign residents-real whites (Anglo-Saxon whites) is how we rate a community by the number of non-natives resident in her; as no community develops without the preponderance of non-natives, if you like-you call them quality residents (visitors)-as they come in they are coming with their different ways of life and social-intros all of which have become elusive at the moment.

Aside access road, comes social amenities and services that represent the social, cultural and economic development of Ogwu such as electricity, healthcare, drinking water, schools, housing, communication, jetties, trading centres and so on. Let's take electricity to Ogwu; Let's take hospital to Ogwu alongside health workers that will reside in Ogwu. Let's bring Federal Government presence to Ogwu- A campus of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (Effurun, Warri, Delta State) won't be bad in Ogwu-an oil reach community. Let Agro-based industries be sited in Ogwu. 

Let Ogwu drive Ogbaru's industrialization effort. We cannot at this stage of human advancement allow Ogwu to wallow in self-destruction when a simple commitment to her development could trigger off an eldorado right in our backyard.

A special attention that is developmental based will be given to Ogwu under my representation. For us as Ndi-Ogbahu, we are as weak as our weakest link and until we help our weakest link to get up, we will ourselves be held to the ground.

 Ogwu should be our collective concern. 

I call for restraint on all parties to the dispute, while urging men and women of goodwill in Ogwu-Ikpele and beyond to intervene and work assiduously to lower the heightened tension and calm frayed nerves. I will be very much willing to assist in the effort at resolving this unfortunate situation.

Peaceful approach is a panacea to all difficulties.

Many thanks,

ENUGU SPEAKER, EDWARD UBOSI SPOTTED AT TINUBU EBONYI RALLY

POLITICS

Hon. Edward Ubosi

Speaker of Enugu state House of Assembly Edward UBOSI was spotted at APC presidential rally in Abakaliki fuelling speculations that he has potted.

Ubosi was seen dressed in his usual Isi Agu and red cap seated at the back of the  terraces at the Abakaliki stadium.

UBOSI who was angling to be Enugu governor felt short changed when PDP named Peter Mbah as its flag bearer in Enugu.

Insiders believe that with all his loyalty to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, he deserved a soft landing.

Political watchers also believe that Ubosi has moved on with his life when he discovered that go no go  in Enugu PDP.

No one knows if the two time speaker has thrown his weight behind Uche Nnaji, the Enugu APC flag bearer.

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BREAKING: CHARLY BOY STRUCK BY CANCER .

 

PEOPLE

CHARLY BOY

Very strong indications are that Charles Oputa the Areafada and the self acclaimed President of frustrated Nigerians may be suffering from prostate  cancer.

These indications came to light last Saturday during the march for men programme , a prostate health awareness event held in Lagos.

72 years old Oputa who was supposed to lead the event which included a march from Jibowu under bridge to Teslim Balogun stadium Surulere, Lagos after massively promoting it but  was conspicuously absent at the last minute raising questions about his health status.

This unavoidable absence in a programme he massively promoted with the hope of leading left the rumour mill running wild in a free for all postulations.

Charlyboy who says it like he feels and sees it, a brutally honest open spirit circulated a video 2months ago telling the world he is no longer interested in sex because he can no longer get it up. It is rumoured that our health freak, gym rat is abroad taking treatment for his prostate issues, others doubted how the very virile grand father with flamboyant outlook and lifestyle could be managing a big health issue as prostate cancer  without being weighed down by it.

When contacted, the US educated gregarious artist actor, broadcaster and general communicator who is at the forefront in promoting the presidential candidacy of Peter Obi and Dati Yusuf retorted" what do you want to hear? What do you want me to tell you? Do you want to hear that I have prostate cancer or that I don't have it. So I have it and am not going down without a fight. This will not cramp my style so biko don’t feel sorry for me. Life happens. My life has been one big fight. Fight for my independence, fighting not to let anyone kill my dreams, fighting for the underdogs and the masses who even sometimes fight me back. So am used to hard life, what can I say.

Continuing he explained "Well let me warn you: one out of four black men in the world today are likely to have prostate cancer or enlargement in their lives or already having it.  And as you know, these men are 2 times likely to die from it. Nevertheless there's 96% survival rate if it is screened and detected early. I feel concern for black men like me. This is why I joined and promoted the prostate cancer awareness initiative by Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation in which over 1000 men where screened because early detection is key to survival. "

When asked specifically if he had prostate cancer, Charly Boy said "Cancer no fear me, am beating this, watch me.

U wey dey ask me question you don go check yourself. Prostrate Cancer is a number one killer for black peopleooo.

I have to run, am shooting my video today”

Typical of the AreaFada who even in the face of danger expresses no fear. May he be healed.

By Fred Iwenjora

HOW NIGERIAN NGOs CAN GET FUNDING...LAJA ADEDOYIN

The thorny issues of funding for non governmental organisations will take the front seat as Nigerian NGOs gather in a two day workshop in Lagos.

The workshop organised by Hearts of Gold children Hospice in conjunction with Nexygen international will attract many Nigerian functional not for profit organisations at the Folatin Coker staff clinic Alausa, Lagos.

In a chat with Laja Adedoyin, founder of Hearts  of Gold  children Hospice, she said the issue of funding has always been a thorny issue for not for profit organisations as many who run such organisations find it difficult to operate .

Adedoyin said many people think that running an NGO is a bed of roses but it is not so. It is a call to big service.

According to her " not every one can run an NGO. It is only those who are called to serve that can. 

She also said the two days workshop and course which holds 21/22 November 2022 is not a free course as intending participants are expected to pay an attendance fee.

Culled from newsmakers.com.ng