LAWAN WILL MAKE A GOOD PRESIDENT' - Senator Sani Musa.

 

More support continues to trail APC  leadership choice of Senate Ahmed Lawan  as consensus presidential  candidate  of the party enters day two of it's national convention.

Senator representing Niger East at the Senate of the National Assembly has declared that Senate President Ahmad Lawan wịll make a very good President if elected or affirmed through consensus during today's All Progressives Congress Presidential Primaries scheduled for Eagle Square in Abuja. Sen Sani Musa spoke extensively about the compelling qualities of the Senate President and why he would make a great  President of Nigeria if elected at the primaries and later at the general elections. 

" Senator  Ahmad Lawan comes from a zone that has not produced a President of Nigeria since 1966. He is blessed with good education up to a PhD . A very humble and loyal person, he has no scandals or controversies around him Also he has served as a lawmaker at the House of Representatives and Senate for 23 years since 1999" . Thats a lot of experience.

Senator Musa extolled all these sterling qualities of Lawan and  needed for proclaimed that any leader desirous of leading a country of 200 million diverse peoples must exhibit these qualities and more. Speaking after participating in the preparation for the Presidential primaries in Abuja , Senator Musa appealed to all other contestants of the All Progressives Congress party to eschew bitterness even if they loose the elections and show loyalty to the party by accepting the outcome of the primaries as the wịll of God and forge forward together towards the general elections as a united family. 

It wịll be recalled that the All Progressives Congress ensured inclusiveness in the electoral process by not insisting on zoning or excluding any qualified party member from contesting at the primaries.

I WLL BACK LAWAN FOR PRESIDENT - Umahi.

Senator Ahmed Lawan

Ebonyi State Governor and APC Presidential contender Engr Save Umahi on saturday  evening hosted Senate President and APC Presidential frontrunner Ahmed Lawan in Abuja during which he affirmed his support for Senator Ahmed Lawan's quest to emerge as the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate at the primaries scheduled for June 6-8 . 

Governor Umahi extolled the virtues of humility , teamwork , intelligence and unalloyed party loyalty  of the Senate President. Speaking during the parley at his Abuja residence ,

 Umahi recounted how President Buhari spoke glowingly about Senator Lawan during the President's recent 2 day visit to Ebonyi State to commission projects excecuted by Umahi. "I pray you get the ticket if i dont get it , because you are eminently qualified to be President of Nigeria", Umahi said. 

While making his remarks , the Senate President said the purpose of his visit was to seek Gov Umahi's collaboration and cooperation in furtherance of their individual intentions to clinch the All Progressives Congress  Presidential ticket at the forthcoming primaries. Lawan praised Gov Umahi's execution of infrastructural projects within the last seven years  which now makes Ebonyi  an epicentre of beauty and development despite the lean resources accrueing to the state. "Indeed Gov Umahi worked assiduosly for me to emerge as Senate President in 2019 , despite being in the opposition party the People's Democratic Party", Lawan explained.

 Both political heavyweights reinforced the need to support President Buhari whatever decision he makes on the issue of selecting a candidate capable of winning the general elections as well as keeping the party united and focussed.

Senator Ahmed Lawan was accompanied on the visit by Senators Sani Musa, Barau Jibrin and Minister Hadi Sirika amongst others.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK LILB OMOBAALE SETS TO BLOW

New kid on the block Benjamin Obafemi Okusote Omobaale popularly known as LlL B Omobaale is a Nigerian Afropop dancerhall song writer and rapper.

The Ijebu born star singer and model who was recently signed by Nawe Entertainment says he is very set to blow. And he is not relenting at all as he really means business.

Armed with a single titled GIRI GIRI and a five track album titled I am Lilb Omobaale which is pushing on social media platforms, the Mushin born artiste is very sure his street vibes is already giving his fans something to cheer about especially in this trying times Nigeria is currently passing through. And this army of fans are growing daily.

Omobaale started music quite early in his life at the age of ten years.

According to him, “the death of my mum inspired me so much. Out of the pain of losing her, I started singing with the hope of recording despite that I have been singing since I was a kid. Again my father died in 2021 so you can see I am an orphan. But being an orphan will not deter me rather it makes me more determined to succeed.

LIB Omobaale was born February 2nd 2001.

WHEN FAMILY, FRIENDS CELEBRATED ONOWU OBIOSA 28 YEARS AFTER

 

Late Chief Onowu uzorka obiosa

After 28 years of his death and burial, family and friends of community leader, politician and socialite Chief Onowu Uzorka Obiosa has rolled out the drums to celebrate his life and times.

Obiosa was a social and political figure acclaimed to be one of the builders of Ijesha Surulere Lagos where he has a street named after him and in his home town of Ndoni River state Nigeria where he was well known as Azaka 1 of Ndoni Kingdom.

As early as 2 pm on that day, friends and well wishers as well as family members had started trooping into his palatial house to join in the “matters arising.”

 Late Azaka Ndoni

In a statement by Onyeka Obiosa, “Azaka believed in justice and equity and was fearless. He died on May Day. It was on a Sunday 1^st of May 1994. This year fully coincided with everything about his death. It is a Sunday and it is May Day. We decided to worship God in our various churches then return to his house for light refreshment. My siblings and I feel happy for the noble ideas he instilled in all of us and pledge to keep his flag flying very high and at full mast”

Also speaking, one of his daughters Mrs Ojinika Owoseni decsribed her daddy "as one in a million".

SEE SOUL MOVING LETTER A SON WROTE HIS FATHER ONE YEAR AFTER HIS DEATH

 

Late Mazi Ndudim, Onyechigoziri

ONE YEAR AFTER; A LETTER TO MY FATHER ONYECHIGOZIRI,  MAZI EMMANUEL UTAEGBULEM  NDUDIM

BY CHIEF CHINEDUM NDUDIM

So it is 365 days already since the sad news of your transition hit the world leaving your family, friends and well wishers devastated in deep mourning? May 3, 2021; just like yesterday.  Very unforgettable. It was sad and shocking news of heavy weight dimensions. I was in a daze and remained in silent rumination for a while digesting the realities of life.

Despite that no one expected your transition at the time it happened, we are still very grateful to God that it was peaceful and a deserved rest for a man who during his life time was at peace with God and man.

 After a period of 12 months since your departure, let me quickly give you a situation report about what has happened in your homestead as well as around your various constituencies of church and community.

Your dear wife Nwanne continues to miss you dearly. However she still continues to be in tip top shape health wise. We are all so happy with the way she has coped with your passing. Dee Emma (Onyechigoziri) as she fondly called you, you well know that you were all she knew in a man and she has not stopped telling the world how she misses your presence.

On my part, your son, Chinedum Jackson, the baton of overseeing the entire Emmanuel Utaegbulem Ndudim immediate and extended families which you handed over to me is very heavy yet it seems simple because of my very strong belief that you are there giving me covering fire so to speak. Thank you Dee Emma, my father.

My brothers Chibizor , Chukwuemeka ( Young),  Onyinyechi and Kelechi and sister Afoma Ottih remain thankful to you for the guidance and direction you gave.

Very fond memories of you are still etched in the minds of your grand and great grand children.

Umuda, the people you left behind is still progressing in the line of peace you were part of instilling….Umuda mara iwu was a regular cliché from you and a quick reminder for all to be law abiding always.

The only surviving member of Ikerionwu age grade, Umuda, Isingwu Dee Nnochiri say he misses you as head of Umuonuoha family and also as their former Chairman.  

Community folks who called you so many pet names like Emmabro, Ogbuzuru, Dee Emma or Onyechigoziri say they are consoled by the fact that you lived well

At the St. James Methodist church Umuda, Isingwu, Ohuhu, Umuahia were your role in service of God as life time usher is well noted, the clergy and lay people often speak of you in glowing terms.

You were indeed, a man for all seasons. You made your mark in family, community as well as in the church.

Rest on in the Lord your creator Pa Mazi Emmanuel Utaegbulem Ndudim, Onyechigoziri (1923-2021)

ESSE RETURNS WITH YOU DEY MAKE SENSE

ESSE AGESSE

 Queen of Nigeria pop music Esse Agesse has just returned with a fresh sound seen by many as an instant hit.

The new single , a gospel track titled You dey make sense is already making sense to her fans scattered all over the world.

In a brief chat recently with FRED IWENJORA, Esse said she is inspired by the much goodness of God in her life.

She also disclosed that God has been kind to her in every way for life, good health and prosperity.

The new sound was recorded and produced by KayPiano in  Lagos. 

According to Ease, " the voicing was done  in my son's studio here in Cork, Ireland and everything mixed and mastered by KayPiano in his studio in Lagos.

Her last recording was in 2010

On why the choice of Kaypiano,  she said his style of work and he listens to my ideas

ESSE Agesse came into Nigerian music lime light when her album  Familiar Stranger produced by Kingsley Ogoro was released in the early 90s  

Her first gospel album in 1997 was titled Simply Esse.

It was followed by yet another , Conqueror in 2005 before the last titled Rock solid in 2010.

On why it took her so long to return, she explained that "Life just happened really,  I got more focused on the children, work and in recent times study"

Already radio stations in Lagos are feasting  on you dey make sense this Easter as the breezy sound really makes sense 

AGOROGBENE PEOPLE PETITION GOV DIRI OVER CONTINUOUS NEGLECT

 

COMMUNITY;

The continuous neglect of Agorogbene, a farming and fishing community in Bayesa state has become a source of concern for the people causing a letter to be sent to Gov Duoye Diri for redress.

The letter which also was copied to Senator representing Bayelsa West and former governor of Bayelsa state; Barrister Henry Seriake Dickson, member representing Sagbama Ekeremor Federal constituency; Hon Fred Agbedi, member representing Sagbama 2 at the Bayelsa state House of Assembly; Hon Benard Kenebai and Chairman of Sagbama LGA Hon. Prosper Alake lamented the neglect of the area by successive administrations in Bayelsa adding that only a redress of the current neglect will make the community feel part of Bayelsa state. 

Agorogbene is part of the famous Ekpatiama clan of Agada Kingdom bordered by Ogobiri and Amasoma,  location of the Niger Delta University in Sagbama LGA.

Part of the letter reads “We wish to call the attention of His Excellency Senator Duoye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa state to the continuous neglect of Agorogbene people in the scheme of things in Bayelsa state.

“Agorogbene people have no access road, no pipe borne water, no electricity and other amenities for the survival of any human being.

“The only road into the area was started by Late Gov. Diepriye Alamiesyeigha passing Amasoma location of Niger Delta University ending at Ogobiri remaining a few kilometers to reach Agorogbene when it was abandoned.

“This neglect and abandonement has caused the people to be intimidated by other communities as no one recognises us for good.

“It is sad to note that the abandonement of this road which is not up to 5 kilometers has brought untold hardship on the people causing our farm and fishing produce which Bayelsa people are in dire need of to remain with us.

“Because of the lack of access road, many of our people have remained immigrants in other communties rather than return to join in the development of the community for the ultimate benefit of the entire state. 

“Those who wish to return have to first brace up to clear and reconstruct the stretch of abandoned road project and slug it out with mud and swamp to reach their homes known to many as one of the food basket of Bayelsa state.

VILLAGERS MAKING AGOROGBENE ROAD

“We need you, the kind and God fearing governor Senator Diri to come to our aid and redress this neglect before we all perish.

In a chat, an indegene of the community Dr Mrs Comfort Luwei, widow of Late Comptroller of Customs Matthew Luwei “only government presence will redress the pains of Agorogbene people. Peace loving Gov Diri should come to our aid. Our dear senator Dickson,Hon. Agbedi, Hon. Benebai and Ho. Alake should remember Agorogbene people in their so called paradise if only to appease the spirit of Late Chief Alamieyieseigha who started the road”

Also speaking, Monday Peters, a farmer said “we are hard working farmers in Agorogbene but there is no way to move our goods to Yenegoa or even Amasoma. With a road connection, life will change for our people. It pains to ride in a car to Ogobiri and begin to pull your shoes for a swampy expedition to our home. Many of our people live outside of Agorogbene”.

In his words, a teacher who did not give his name said lack of road into Agorogbene has deprived indigenes and visitors of the good things of life. According to him, many teachers find it hard to access the community just as medical emergencies are not easily handled because there is no access road.