PASTOR NABBED WITH FEMALE PANTS AND COFFIN

The "pastor" displaying his ware 

The Enugu State Police Command, has paraded one Pastor Sunday Egbo in whose house a toy coffin, female pants and bras were recovered.

The pastor is the General Overseer and founder of Christ Mercy Ministry, Ajuonu, Obukpa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.

DAILY POST reports that the end came for the said pastor after he allegedly raped a female member.

The development led to his arrest and subsequent recovery of the items.

He told journalists that he procured the coffin and other items from a native doctor in Kogi State, with the hope of making money and attracting favour.

While admitting to raping the female member, the pastor said, “I paid the native doctor N200,000, to get the coffin and the flute. He told me to do certain things, after which I will get a Ghana-Must-Go bag full of money in my room.

“But after two weeks, the money did not come as the native doctor told me” he lamented

FIRST CLASS PAINTER ENUMA CHUKWU SET TO EXHIBIT AGAIN

Enuma Chuikwu

After many years of not exhibiting his classical painting works either in group or solo like he has always done in the past, first class painter Enuma Chukwu is set to exhibit again.

The ABU Zaria graduate is currently putting finishing touches to about 35 pieces of works of art billed for a week of marathon exhibition.

Venue for the upcoming artistic showcase titled Motions and Emotions is the renowned Thoughts Pyramid Art Center, Wuse 2 Abuja known to many as a regular venue for such mind blowing exhibitions.

In an invitation card sent out from his Artmostfair Studio of Art and Design Gwarimpa Abuja where he has been working tirelessly to see that the many works of different themes get mounted before the date, the artist informs that the exhibition which starts Saturday November 23 at 4 pm will run till 29 November 2019 from 9 am to 6pm daily.

Enuma Chukwu.....at work

According to the industrial design (graphics) major “I see this coming exhibition as very important because I have not done such in a long time.

Speaking further, he said “I have been battling night and day to see that I produce about 35 works of art before the D Day. Some of the works are Ebony and Ivory, Love birds, Blind Date, Joint Account, Magic Moment, Honey Moon and a host of others. I expect all art lovers from all parts of Nigeria to come and feed their eyes."   

Enuma Chukwu who is not new to exhibitions started exhibiting both solo and group since his years at ABU and during his NYSC at New Nigerian Newspapers, Kaduna where he was Graphic artist.

In his group exhibitions, he has been involved in Triumph of Asele at the National Museum Lagos (2003), Nigerian Culture week Singapore,(2001) Art of Nigeria MITA Singapore (2000), Nigeria Culture week (1994) among others.

While solo, Enuma Chukwu has exhibited severally at the Didi Museum in Color of love and other colors (2008), screaming in silence (2002), Thoughts made substance at the National Museum Lagos (1999)

By Fred Iwenjora

AIFF 2019; NO REPRIEVE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN FILMS AS WORLD FILM MAKERS CONVERGE ON ABUJA

Duker

129 films from world film makers will screen at the 2019 edition of Abuja International Film Festival starting from 22- 25 October 2019.

South Africa which features in AIFF over the years was banned from this year’s edition due to xenophobia against Africans including Nigerians.

All the festival events including the workshops, seminars and master classes and parties hold at the Silverbird Cinemas, Abuja

The 16 years old film festival considered by many as the catalyst to the growth of film entertainment in the Nigeria’s capital city began September 25th 2004.

Festival Director Fidelis Duker says “This is the 16th edition of the Abuja international film festival that started in 2004 and we have consistently kept to upholding the global standards of film festivals.  

“This year, the festival will feature screenings of 129 films from 56 countries over 4 days. The films cut across different genres. The festival will have its conventional panel discussions and workshops and masterclasses.  The festival will not devoid of its regular industry parties.

“Normally film festivals follow a normal pattern of screenings and discussions.  but we are bringing a twist to it this time around with two masterclasses in script development and acting.

ON BAN ON SOUTH AFRICA
"South African films will not feature this year, Next year is another time. Reason is obvious. You remember the Xenophobic attacks on fellow Africans.

FUNDING

Duker decries the lack of funding fr the festival since inception especially frm FCT which benefits from its tourism pecks. According to him  “Like most events and projects ... funding has been a challenge for us and I can confirm we have been under this global challenge affecting the festival circuit.  However I can confirm we have devised creative ways of surmounting this challenge.  I can also confirm we have not received any major support from the FCT even though the festival has been endorsed by the FCT

TOURISM VISTA

"At inception, the idea was to give young filmmakers a platform to exhibit their films because before the Abuja  International film festival, there was no platform  for them,  no one saw their films and we decided to give them such a platform.  Also prior to 2004, Abuja was only about politics....no form of entertainment and we were able to bring filmmakers to Abuja and 16 years down the line, the film industry has grown tremendously in abuja with vibrant film industry. 

SO FAR SO GOOD

"Interestingly the city has several cinemas which were non existent 16 years ago.  I think we have been able to achieve some of our objectives.  The festival has also attracted tourists in good numbers. The festival has contributed in opening the entertainment and creative industry space to talents in Abuja and beyond. We have contributed to developing the tourism landscape in Abuja.  Talent discovery has been one of our major achievements.  So many young filmmakers debuted at Abuja International film festival and are today some of the best in the industry today.  In short we have contributed to building capacity and talent for the industry

UNFORGETTABLE! WHEN ACELAND ROYAL GARDEN HOSTED ACE FELLOWS AND GRADUATES

Exquisite bar

The gist of how fellows and graduates of Amesi Commercial Enterprises, (ACE) gathered recently after many years is still being told.

ACE graduates include top class businessmen who had their early beginnings and training in business at Amesi Commercial Enterprises the renowned trading company set up by Chief B O Umeozulu and fast becoming an institution with worldwide trading experience and connections.

This recent gathering was to honor one of the company’s first graduates Eze Alex Nwoye, the Onyendu  Eze Ndigbo and Bobaselu of Ejigbo.

Eze Nwoye, one of the most respected alumni of ACE recently flung open Aceland Royal Garden, the new home of hospitality in Ejigbo and his fellows led by Chief Simon Jude Onwuka came calling to give him the proverbial pat on the back for ably representing.

When news went around about the newly opened majestic edifice situated at the serene and exclusive Abiodun Alimi street, opposite the Ejigbo Local Council Headquarters,  ACE fellows had organized themselves t see for themselves.

ACELAND Royal Garden lounge

A special invitation was thrown open to all patrons of the Aceland Royal Garden to join them in celebration of their leader.

And indeed friends and well wishers really turned up to a big celebration which lasted into the night.

Speaking at the occasion, Chief Simon Jude Onwuka who is also MD of Scope Nigeria Ltd said the entire members of ACE Fellows and Graduates are very happy for the successes of Eze  Nwoye.

Chief Jacksn Ndudim, Eze Alex Nwoye and Chief Chris Azodo

He also said the special visit was to commend him for a job well done by opening the new hotel.

Also another top graduate of ACE Chief Christopher Azodo better known to many as Gunsmoke said “Chief Nwoye is a living testimony and a big inspiration to us all”

Also to speak on that night was Chief Jackson Chinedum Ndudim, Soludero of Ejigbo and Nwachinawarauzo of Isingwu Umuahia, Abia state who could not hide his excitement as to how the fellows have maintained solid relationship many years after their first meeting urging the fellows to continue to keep the bond alive.

His speech was the vote of thanks for his friend, Eze Nwoye  Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Aceland Royal Garden who is also the Ochiriozuo of Uga.

Present at the Occasion were members of the Uga Improvement Union UIU, Lagos and Ejigbo branches

Simon Jude Onwuka, Uchechukwu Umezulu,  and Uche Nwoye

Uga Chiefs

    

Eze Nwoye and  Hon. Comrade Otepa

About Aceland Royal Garden

Aceland Royal Garden is a fully furnished guest house and boasts of exquisite bar, Event center, Restaurant with full power guaranteed and most recently hosted the famous Egedege of Africa.

Other entertainment projects including a comedy show and festival of DJs are in the offing says Spectacle Beats, a spokesperson for the outfit.

  

Exquisite bar

UNVEILING AUNTY KATE, THE BODY COOL COUNSELOR

It seems that talented screen and theatre actor Kate Effiong Okunnu has regained her groove.

After featuring in several Nollywood films and soap opera, the graduate of Uniport went underground to reinvent herself and has resurfaced with a big bang, a new youtube series Aunty Kate, the Body Cool Counselor which is enjoying commendable reviews and comments.

Aunty Kate

 Aunty Kate features real life topics which are treated in practical terms by Kate herself.

She also delves into the often times untouchable area of blue light topics of love and sex aside from talking about domestic violence among other societal issues.  

The star artiste employs the use of Pidgin English to buttress her points because according to her, “we want to reach every one as easily as possible without cast and class or language barrier.”

In her words “we unearth rarely discussed but topical issues that concern all aspects of life”

On the success of the show in just few weeks of hitting Youtube, Aunty Kate drops  in her inimitable voice “Na God work o. But the topics discussed are classic topics that resonate in our daily lives. Like us on youtube. Na Auntie Kate dey talk o”

Aunty Kate 

KATE EFFIONG REGAINS HER GROOVE WITH GIRONDOWN SERIES

Aunty Kate

  It seems that talented screen and theatre actor Kate Effiong Okunnu has regained her groove.

After featuring in several Nollywood films and soap opera, the graduate of Uniport went underground to reinvent herself and has resurfaced with a big bang, a new youtube series Aunty Kate, the Body Cool Counselor which is enjoying commendable reviews and comments.

 Aunty Kate features real life topics which are treated in practical terms by Kate herself.

She also delves into the often times untouchable area of blue light topics of love and sex.

She has discussed several issues but one of her biggest is Girondown series which has been seen by many youtubers.

Another face of Aunty Kate

The star artiste employs the use of Pidgin English to buttress her points because according to her, “we want to reach every one as easily as possible without cast and class or language barrier.”

In her words “we unearth rarely discussed but topical issues that concern all aspects of life”

On the success of the show in just few weeks of hitting Youtube, Aunty Kate drops  in her inimitable voice “Na God work o. But the topics discussed are classic topics that resonate in our daily lives. Like us on youtube. Na Auntie Kate dey talk o”

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CARTOON MASTER ALBERT OHAMS MARKS 35 YEARS ON THE JOB

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Albert Ohams, master cartoonist

Super master cartoonist Albert Ohams attracted cartoon lovers at the prestigious Four Points Sheraton, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos for the exhibition marking his 35 years of cartooning.

The exhibition tagged ALBERT OHAMS: 35 YEARS STROKES OF MASTER CARTOONIST featured over 50 of his cartoon works and held from the 29^thAugust and ended 31^stAugust.

Carton lovers from all over Nigeria including Minister of labour and productivity,  Dr Chris Ngige, Prince Eze Madumere, former deputy Governor of Imo State, Ambassador Ayo Olukanni, Director General of NACCIMA who are high profile admirers of the celebrated cartoonist were on hand.

In a chat with ECD recently, the Mgbidi, Imo state born highly celebrated cartoonist said the works on exhibition vary from different political, social and economic issues captured in diverse styles and humorous imaginations.

For Ohams, it has been a long journey from cradle to present day in his chosen profession.

He joined the weekly Eagle Newspaper owned by Dr. K.O Mbadiwe, in Aba, thirty five years ago after leaving Bishop Shanahan College, Orlu, Imo State without any inkling that the profession will be a life time career enough to give him a place in both local and international cartoon industry.

Currently, he is Cartoon Editor of The Sun Newspaper where he has since carved a big niche for himself with several awards including editorial cartoonist of the year, the Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA), Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME),Wole Soyinka Investigative Award (WSIJ) BBC Budget Monitoring Best Cartoonist Award, Red Ribbon Award and others.

Ohams graduated with HND fine art from Yaba College of Technology and has worked with several media houses including Ikebe Super, Prime People and Vintage People, Quality Magazines and Champion Newspaper.

The unique selling point in all his works is the use of humour to douse the high political intensity and depth in international and local issues.