Former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has withdrawn from the 2023 Enugu State gubernatorial race, IGBERETV reports.
Ekweremadu has congratulated the winner of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial election primary for Enugu State, Barrister Peter Mba.
Taking to his Facebook page, Ekweremadu wrote;
"TIME TO UNITE
Ndi Enugu,
In the last two years, we set out to run for the governorship of Enugu State. Our mission was to change the narrative in the governance of our state and possibly inspire other states in the delivery of impressive governance. Our hope was that this would lead to a total recalibration of governance in Nigeria with Enugu State as a starting point and model.
Within the period, we set up a platform with a grassroots base. We named it Oganiru Ndi Enugu. It was duly registered. We received 77 support groups, which showed uncommon support to our mission.
To show our seriousness, we developed and presented our manifesto entitled “My Agenda for Enugu State: A Pathway to a New Enugu State”.
We were prepared to deliver good governance that would see to the prompt payment of salaries and retirement benefits to our senior citizens. We pledged to build not just roads, but also super highways that would connect our borders with other states and a ring road that would connect our local government areas.
We were set to deliver water and electricity to our cities and communities as well as impeccable environmental cleanliness.
We said that we would change the face of tourism with annual festival that would attract the world as well as institutions and facilities that would host conferences and events.
We promised new Special Cities that would deliver modern agriculture, healthcare, entertainment, ICT, automobile, and sports.
We were determined to provide jobs to our people to keep them from the temptation to commit crime and enhance their wellbeing as well as secure their future and the future of their children. Our solution was to build at least two industries in each of our local governments in four years. Our economy would have changed forever.
We had plans to secure our state using digital technology and a well equipped Security and Public Safety Coordination Centre with adequate manpower. We committed to setting up an efficient state-funded security outfit and an Enugu State Identity Database to help fight crime.
We were ready to deliver world-class education to our people. We promised to run a 24-hour governance that would enhance service delivery. We were prepared to make Enugu people proud again.
Unfortunately, as we were doing these, some of our compatriots were busy conspiring and planting landmines to frustrate our rescue and transformation mission. We have witnessed betrayals and high level of ingratitude on this journey. Yet we remained focused.
I think we have fought a good fight to redefine governance in our dear state. It is time to review this journey and take a well-considered decision for the unity of our state. We have succeeded in opening the political space for greater participation. We have raised the consciousness of our people and opened their eyes to positive possibilities. Although these possibilities are today dimmed by fraudulent political practices, the light will never go out and we hope to rekindle the light in mentoring our youth in good governance, responsible political participation, and finest practice of democracy.
My dear friends, associates, and well-wishers, I know you have been waiting to hear from me. You have expressed to me individually and collectively your readiness to take a long journey with me to actualise our vision by whatever platform. I have deeply reflected on it all with a good sense of history, including my political history, and the need for the unity and peace of our state. No sacrifice will be too much. Therefore, I have come to a decision. Please, bear with me if my decision does not meet your expectations. I call for your understanding.
May I respectfully express my deep gratitude to our formidable campaign team, the Ikeoha Campaign Organisation; our irrepressible media team; our diehard supporters; those who have encouraged us financially and logistically; our security team; the youth of Enugu State; my ever supportive family; the Church and religious groups; the PDP executives at various levels in Enugu State, especially our wonderful statutory delegates, who unfortunately could not vote eventually; our traditional rulers; women organisations and other corporate organisations; Ndi Enugu in diaspora; and my numerous friends, admirers, and well-wishers within and outside Nigeria; and others too numerous to mention, for standing by us all this time.
As long as I live, I promise to stand by you collectively and individually in appreciation. I am pained by the experience of our people, who were injured in the series of senseless attacks on our disciples in the course of this journey as well as many being persecuted, some of whom are still facing sham trials and some in detention for offences they did not commit. Their only offence was their support for Ike Ekweremadu.
Therefore:
1. After consulting widely with the elders of our party as well as well meaning friends and respected elders across the country and beyond;
2. After a long and painstaking introspection on our contributions to the development of the PDP;
3. After considering the current security situation in the South East region and the need not to put anybody in harms way by a foreseeable combustive political environment, as my ambition is not worth the life of any Enugu son or daughter;
4. After considering that the things that hold us together as Ndi Enugu will ultimately outlive the treacheries of the moment;
5. After receiving assurances from the gubernatorial candidate of our party, Barr. Peter Mba, that he would integrate our “Pathway to a New Enugu State” in his programme and his assurances of the participation of everybody in his campaign team and government;
I, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, hereby formally withdraw from the 2023 gubernatorial contest in Enugu State. I congratulate Barr. Peter Mba and wish him success.
2023 Presidency: Singer African China Pledges To Vote For Peter Obi But With A Condition (Video)
Nigerian reggae/dancehall singer, Chinagorom Onuoha, popularly known as African China has pledged to vote Peter Obi for President in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, IGBERETV reports.
African China who became famous for questioning Nigerian politicians and the people in government with his songs however said it will pain him, if Peter Obi disappoints him.
In his words;
"Peter Obi. This message is for you. I don't know you. I have not met you before. You have not met me before. I only see you on TV like you see me on TV. But I want to say something. If you like, enter BMW party, my vote is for you. Yes, I am going to come out that day and vote. NO FALL MY HAND OO. IF YOU FALL MY HAND, E GO PAIN ME."
African China's new song, 'PHOTOCOPY' (released in 2022) speaks much about the Nigerian corrupt government. Watch below.
Port Harcourt Big Girl Dies After Botched Plastic Surgery, Friends Confront Doctor (Photos, Video)
A Port Harcourt big girl known as Christabel died at a hospital in Lagos few days ago following a botched plastic surgery, IGBERETV reports.
Friends of the young lady have shared video of the doctor allegedly behind the process being confronted.
Her friend claimed on Twitter that before Christabel's death, she complained to the clinic that did her surgery that she was bleeding. The friend claimed the clinic told Christabel it was a normal post-surgery experience and the bleeding will stop. Sadly, it proved fatal.
She said when friends didn't hear from Christabel for days, they searched at the hospital where she went for the surgery and the hospital allegedly gave them a letter showing that her body has been deposited at the morgue.
The friend said the hospital didn't contact any of Christabel's relatives to let them know of her death, until they went to the hospital.
A friend of the deceased shared a video of the doctor alleged to have conducted the surgery being confronted with the caption "Wicked goat, look at the doctor, he took my friend's life".
Diesel Tanker falls, Goes Up In Flame At Umunya, Anambra State (Photos)
A tanker loaded with diesel fell inside gutter and went up in flames, this morning at the popular Odumodu Junction, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, IgbereTV reports.
The incident happened near a gas station along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
The diesel running out of the truck flowed along through the gutter, burning everything on its way.
Men of Anambra State Fire Service were also on ground to quench the fire, with passersby who trouped out in their numbers.
It is yet to be ascertained if there were casualties or the number of casualties recorded as at the time of this report.
I Need A Husband Urgently — Actress Eucharia Anunobi Cries Out (Throwback Video)
Veteran Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi, has said she needs a man to marry her soon, IGBERETV reports.
During an interview with BBC Igbo in 2020, the actress-turned-evangelist said she needs 'the man God created for her and she wants him as soon as today.'
She said:
"Please, let me use this opportunity to tell the world watching me, I want to get married today.
"The man God created for me, where are you? Come and put a ring on my finger now."
Speaking about her spec, she said the first thing she wants is a man who knows God.
She added:
"He also has to be appealing to the eyes, because I don't want to wake in the morning or in the middle of the night and look around and he looks like an owl."
She added that to be her spec, you have to be a 'complete man.'
The 56-year-old was married to Mr Charles Edwu but the union ended in 2006 after six years. The union produced only one child, Raymond Ekwu, who sadly died at age 15 from sickle cell complications.
A man has caused a stir by celebrating his birthday at a cemetery, IGBERETV reports.
The bizarre video which has gone viral on the internet and received mixed reactions, captured the birthday celebrant and his friends/loved ones celebrating at the cemetery in a community in Ghana.
Hoodlums Attack Oyo Sports Council Boss After Shooting Stars’ 1 – 1 Draw Against MFM (Graphic Photo)
The chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council Ibadan, Honourable Gbenga Adewusi was reportedly attacked at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan by hoodlums shortly after the Match between the Shooting Stars football club and the Mountain of Fire (MFM) football club on Sunday, IgbereTV reports.
According to a statement signed by the Council’s Director Media, Tunde Ajibike, the Chairman was inflicted with injuries on his face and other parts of his body and was rushed to the hospital by the General Manager, Mr. Gboyega Makinde, and other officials of the council.
It was gathered that Adewusi was attacked while trying to prevent the hoodlums from attacking the 3SC Players in the dressing room when the hoodlums descended on him.
The hoodlums were reportedly angry after the Oluyole Warriors played draw 1 – 1 draw with MFM.
Following the outcome of the scoreline, they attempted to vandalize the stadium by throwing chairs and stones at staff members of the sports council that tried stopping them from causing any damage to the facilities at the stadium.
The hoodlums later escaped before the intervention of the law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control.
American Rapper DaBaby And Davido Shoot Music Video In Lagos Streets, Thrill Fans (Photos, Video)
American rapper, Jonathan Kirk, popularly known as DaBaby, on Tuesday stormed the streets of Lagos with Nigerian artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, IGBERETV reports.
In a video shared by the rapper on his Instagram page, Davido and DaBaby were walking down a street in Lagos and they were greeted with cheers from fans.
DaBaby had landed in Lagos on Monday to visit Davido.
The rapper captioned the video, “Day two Nigga”, as he added the Nigerian flag.
A South African man proposed to his girlfriend at her father's funeral, IGBERETV reports.
In a video shared on TikTok, the man goes on both knees and produces a ring in the middle of the funeral in South Africa to ask the grieving woman to marry him.
Mourners at the service in South Africa cry out in shock as the boyfriend proposes in front of his girlfriend's father's casket.
The girlfriend then breaks down in tears, although it is not clear from the footage whether this is due to the emotion of the moment or her being upset at his timing.
The video was uploaded by M Mojela with the caption reading: "Proposing to the deceased’s daughter right at the funeral. Wiping the tears there and there."
The video which has gone viral has been watched by thousands of people on TikTok. A lot of viewers criticized the man for being heartless.
A video shared online captures an interesting public display of affection between a bride and groom at their wedding reception, IGBERETV reports.
The couple were locking lips on stage when the bride’s mother decided to interrupt the intimate moment. The MC called the bride’s attention to the fact that her daughter was kissing in public.
The mother was forced to stand up from her seat and walked up the stage to separate the couple who could not get their hands off each other. As the mum was about going back to her seat, the MC asked her for a comment, and the mum simply said that the kissing was too much.
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB has gifted one of his staff, Habila Garba Turshak, a brand new Toyota Corolla car at I.C Ejiofor and Co law Chamber Abuja on Friday 6 May 2022, IGBERETV reports.
Habila Garba Turshak is a human rights lawyer and also a part of the IPOB legal team.
Ejiofor said that Barrister Habila has been performing excellently in his services at the law firm of I.C Ejiofor over the years and he decided to offer him a gift of appreciation.
Pre-Wedding Photos Of NBA President Olumide Akpata And His Bride, Osayamon Ogbebor
Checkout pre-wedding photos of NBA president Olumide Akpata and his bride, Osayamon Ogbebor
Olumide Akpata, the president of the Nigerian Bar Association, will on May 14th, walk down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend, Osayamon Ogbebor Michelle May, IgbereTV reports.
The traditional wedding will hold this Saturday in Benin city, Edo State while the white wedding will hold on October 2nd, 2022, in Mauritius.
From the influential Ogbebor Family of Bini Kingdom, Edo State, Michelle has a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the Queen Mary University of London and a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) from the University of Essex.
She is currently a top executive and the Financial Markets Legal Adviser at the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Nigeria’s Central Securities Depository (CSD), licenced to carry on the depository, clearing and settlement of all transactions in the Nigerian Capital Market.
Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, on Friday, declared himself a “superstar” and also said he is now rich and “expensive”.
He added that his music career had opened doors for him and he has now transitioned from days of want to the era of plenty.
The PUNCH reports that popular socialite and businessman, Emeka ‘E-Money’ Okonkwo, sponsored Portable to the United Kingdom.
After arriving in the UK, Portable took to his Instagram page to share photos and videos of himself and the socialite at the airport. The Zazuu crooner also revealed that he’ll be performing in three cities, while in the UK.
While in the UK, the singer knocked his former promoter, Quadri Taoreed, aka Kogbagidi, for his alleged refusal to process a trip for him to the United Kingdom.
But in a video on his Instagram page on Friday, Portable who could be seen holding foreign currencies with both hands, said he needed to announce to the world that he now has money.
He said the cash in his hand was gotten through legitimate means since he worked for it and he was free to show it off.
He said, “Expensive OG. Don’t you know I am expensive? I’m a hero, a superstar. I’m now expensive; expensive than your cars and houses. I now have money and I do music for a living.
“It is my money, my legit money so why won’t I show off with it? It is legit money and I’m proud to show it off. I hustle for the money.
“When I was poor, I told everyone my situation. Now that I am a superstar with money, I am also back to inform the world that I now have money. I won’t lie, I’m not poor anymore.”
A Nigerian lady, Tracy Osadi, surprised many social media users when she shared photos of what her face looked like during her pregnancy days, IGBERETV reports.
As seen in the photos, the lady looked totally different during pregnancy.
Politics › Ekweremadu Withdraws From Enugu Guber Race, Congratulates PDP Primary Winner by benjackugo(op): 4:10pm On Jun 02, 2022
