Renowned highlife legend, Oliver De Coque, once performed at the Nsokara/Acharaukwu community in Ezza South LGA of Ebonyi State. This unforgettable event took place in 2002 during the chieftaincy title ceremony of High Chief Celestine Ekechi, who was honored as the Omemma 1 of Ezzaland. This remarkable story was shared by Nwoba Chika Nwoba on his Facebook wall, recalling the grandeur of the occasion and the unexpected turn of events that led to Oliver De Coque’s performance. A Historic Night of Wealth and Music For many in the community, including a young observer who was in primary school at the…
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In a surprising turn of events, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has reportedly handed over power to popular businessman and socialite, Obi Cubana, as the caretaker governor of the state. This revelation, originally shared by Nwoba Chika Nwoba on his Facebook wall, has stirred reactions across the political and social spectrum. The news has particularly unsettled many Ebonyi indigenes, with Izzi elders expressing concerns over the implications of this unexpected transition. Critics argue that Obi Cubana, a renowned entrepreneur in Nigeria’s entertainment and hospitality industry, may not yet fully grasp the weight of the responsibility placed on his shoulders. Why…
At my leisure, I decided that I should compile the names of the Igbo rich men that the legendary highlife musician, Oliver Decoque mentioned in one of his popular songs, Ndi Ogiliga Walu Na Nwa released in 1988. He outlined some young millionaires and billionaires of the Igbo descent of that time. Some of them are still alive, while a good number of them aren’t again. I know of Chief Chuma Achiekwelu who’s now a traditional ruler in Achi, Gov. Hope Uzodimma, Arthur Eze, Princess Njideka Ndiwe of Onitsha and others. I’m a big fan of Oliver Decoque. I’m close…
Democracy according to Abraham Lincoln is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. This implies that it’s a system of government in which citizens of a nation determine how they are, and should be governed through civil procedures and rule of law. Democracy in a layman’s comprehension is the direct opposite of military rule. Democracy is a system of civilian leadership which respects legislative, judicial and executive procedural workings, giving every arm of government its rightful place of astute functionality. It’s a system of government the masses of a country express themselves and determine what…
The Vice Chairman of Awgu local government area of Enugu State, Dr Stanley Ezediuto has blasted the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Nyesom Wike over the minister’s invectives at the governor of Enugu State, Barr Peter Mbah. Wike in his routine live media chat with the press two days ago accused the Enugu’s Governor Mbah of trying to hijack the structure of the PDP in the Southeast whereas he doesn’t have the capacity to lead the party. He accused the governor of overseeing a PDP that was unable to present any gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra ahead of the…
With just 52 days remaining until the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that registration will officially close on March 8, 2025. There will be no deadline extension, making it crucial for all prospective candidates to complete their registration before the closing date. Since the registration window opened on February 3, 2025, over 1.6 million candidates have successfully registered. However, those yet to complete the process have only a few days left. Key JAMB 2025 Dates to Remember Registration Deadline: March 8, 2025 Mock UTME: April 5, 2025 Main UTME Examination:…
10 most popular women from Southeast in Nigeria still alive: 1. Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala: former minister of finance in Nigeria and currently a global figure as the President of World Trade Organization. She’s from Ogwashi in Delta State and married to an Abia man. 2. Chimamanda Adichie: A creative writer of global reckoning. She’s from Abba, Anambra State and based in USA. Her both parents were Professors. 3. Dr Virgy Etiaba: First female governor in Nigeria. She was deputy governor in Anambra and later sworn in as governor after the impeachment of the substantive governor. She’s from Nnewi, Anambra…
Reality of Today in Southeast When kidnappings and malicious k!llings resurged in the Southeast and were happening regularly from Ekwegbe Nsukka- Nike road to 4 corner in Udi to Ishiagu in Ebonyi; from Isu in Ebonyi to Uturu in Abia; from Ihiala in Anambra to Orsu in Imo; from Okigwe in Imo to Oba in Anambra; from Eke, Udi to Olo, Ezeagu all in Enugu to Orlu in Imo; from Arondizuogu in Imo to Ukpor in Anambra and so on, it had been war of attrition against ourselves. I remember posting that the involvement of Fulani herders in all…
Mr Marvin Ossai from Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State has approached a federal high court in Abuja seeking orders of the court to void the seat of Senator Ned Nwoko as the senator representing Delta North Zone at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the defection of the lawmaker from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ossai who’s a constituent and member of the People’s Democratic Party at Nwoko’s Delta State in his suit joined the lawmaker, INEC, Senate, PDP, APC and others as defendants in the suit. Among Ossai’s…
The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State and business mogul, Chief Ifeanyi Odii has consoled with the family and people of Onicha Igboeze over the death of the traditional ruler of the state, Dr Agom Eze. Odii communicated this through a post on his verified Facebook page. The message reads: “TRIBUTE TO LATE HRH EZEOGO ELDER DR. AGOM EZE, MON, OON” It is with heavy heart that I received the news of HRH Ezeogo Elder Dr. Agom Eze MON, OON, the Igboezekuna I of Igboeze Onicha who has joined his revered ancestors at the…