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Osagyefo98:
The Great Iroko has fallen!

HRH Prof Chukwuemeka Ike is dead.

Words can't describe this man... His death is a big loss to the literary world, to his community Ndikelionwu, the entire Anambra State.
THE BOTTLED LEOPARD was amongst his popular works..
He died at 88!

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.


Meanwhile


Eze Chukwuemeka Ike Heartbreakingly In Search For His Only Grandson



EZE PROFESSOR CHUKWUEMEKA IKE HEARTBREAKINGLY IN SEARCH FOR HIS ONLY GRANDSON AND ONLY SURVIVING OFFSPRING.
His majesty Eze Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, Ugwu Aro, OFR, NNOM, Ikelionwu X1. Eze Ndikelionwu, a writer of note and author SUNSET AT DAWN, THE BOTTLED LEOPARD and many other novels is the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu community in Orumba North Local government area of Anambra State. He is now 88 years old and married to Ugoeze Prof. Adebimpe Ike who will turn 86 years on June 29, 2019.
They had an only child Prince Ositadinma Nnanyelugo Olusaya Adeolu Ike (hereinafter referred to as Prince Osita). Prince Osita who died on December 16, 2016 was married to Princess Osarunwense Eghosa Ike (daughter of chief Prof. Emmanuel U. Emovon, CON, FAS, KSP, JP Obayagbona of Benin Kingdom.
The marriage between Prince Osita and Princess Osaru was blessed with the birth of Prince Chukwuemeka Osaretin Ayoade Ike(hereinafter referred to as the Chukwuemeka Ike II) who was born on January 23, 1998. He is now 21 years old.
In the course of our long-standing relationship and friendship with Prof Ike family, it came to our notice that there is a sorrowful and heartbreaking situation which is silently and gradually tearing Prof Ike family and eating them up and thereby dragging them even nearer to their graves. Chukwuemeka Ike II is the only surviving offspring of the Prof. Ike family and they have not seen him or heard from him since he was 11 years.
From the information available to us, the marriage between Prince Osita and Princess Osaru didn't go well and they were in the middle of divorce proceedings when Prince Osita sadly died in 2016. Even before the commencent of the divorce proceedings, chukwuemeka Ike II has been taken away to a place unknown to Ike family to which they didn't and still do not have access. The worst part of the situation is that Ike family do not have any information regarding the whereabouts of Chukwuemeka Ike II despite all the efforts they had made for several years requesting access and or information from Prof Emovon Family.
The grandparents of Chukwuemeka Ike II are both over 86years and gradually but painfully nearing their graves in the knowledge that they have a 21 year old grandson_ the heir apparent to the Ndikelionwu throne and only surviving offspring of Prof Ike family who they do not have access to. This is the unfortunate and sad situation we have on our hands for which reason we raise the following issues/questions to wit:
1, Are the Prof Ike family entitled to access to Chukwuemeka Ike II?
2, Are the Prof Ike family entitled to information regarding the whereabouts of Chukwuemeka Ike II?
3, Is it fair and just to deny and continue to deny Prof Ike family access and contact to Chukwuemeka Ike II?
4, Having attained the age of 21 years, is it fair and just to deprive and continue to deprive Chukwuemeka Ike II of the love, care and access to his paternal grandparents?
It is in search of the above issues/questions that we passionately appeal to the conscience of the general public and well-meaning Nigerians to bring it to bear on Prof. Emovon particularly Princess Osaru to bring this painful and tortuous episode to an end. In making this appeal, we state that the sole purpose of this exponsure is not only to let Prof Ike family to know the whereabouts of their grandson- Chukwuemeka Ike II but also to have access to him. This will bring joy and happiness to their lives again so that even when to they are dying, they will die a happy death. Also in making this appeal, we state that we are not oblivious of the fact that both families may have made some mistakes in doing what they ought not to have done and in saying what they ought not to have said. We are not ready to apportion blames. All we seek is that this matter comes to an end.

Prof. was the Registrar of WAEC years ago. Great writer too.

Very sad story about his offsprings. I pray that there's an amicable solution to this. So unfortunate that he died broken hearted (if true.) May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Smithkafors:
Dangote now worth 4.3 billion dollars,inside life.....from 25billi

...and the North where he comes from has the highest poverty and illiteracy rates. He should commit part of his resources to projects that will make a difference in their lives. There's so much dependence on foreign donors while our rich flaunt their wealth which is mostly rooted in undue advantage and privileged circumstances.

Of course he does his bit but a lot more needs to be done instead of simply concentrating his efforts on preserving the family wealth as he said recently.

jimyjames:
We ipob are beating our leaders abroad, afonjas are wailing and calling us terrorist for disciplining our own son's, afonjas are somehow

How has the beatings solved your problem? Have they returned the looted funds? Are the funds being used to improve the living standards of the people? E.g. Good community roads, potable water, rural electrification, schools, healthcare etc

She should let sleeping dogs lie and to to another University.

That's a good one! More employment, more revenue and ultimately great strides in developing the State if well managed.

Ghost19:
How is this a prophecy? The trio are getting old, probably they will die soon. And again, no pastor will make heaven.

We're in no position to judge. Changes occur daily. Anyone can be redeemed from sin before death. That's assuming his "prophecy" is true.

The lady worked on the University campus solar projects and many other off grid power solutions in markets etc. UN will certainly benefit from her wealth of experience for African projects especially. Nigeria's loss, the World's gain!

Let's hope the new MD has as least that level of experience so he can achieve more results.

Damilola Ogunbiyi (REA) already got a UN appointment in the same field based on her qualifications and expertise.

Offpoint:
We all know it's money money meant for the procurement of weapons to fight the Northern insurgents created by the Northern elites for political reasons, he diverted into his wife account.

I pity those young ignorant youth being recruited into the Nigerian army as sacrificial lamp, while the ogas are feeding fat on the Gorilla War.

It's actually NDDC funds going by some reports online. Money that could have been used to develop the Niger Delta.

Bad times for a hitherto reputed award winning, intelligent and diligent officer. It's sad that he didn't factor in integrity to make himself an all round winner.

In fairness to Gani Adams, OPC made the Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa road safe to travel on years ago when armed robbers invaded the surrounding jungles. One could confidently travel from Ilorin to Bida/Minna without feeling insecure. You would harely come across Police check points there; only OPC members in the remote areas.

Political hangers on AKA area boys can't do this job. It's for real warriors whose actions must however be moderated to avoid excesses.

The Civilian Joint Task Force in the North East is an example of a good collaboration between an ethnic militia and the military. Also the OPC played a major role with the Nigeria Police in the uprooting of kidnappers and badoo ritualists in the Ajegunle and Ikorodu areas.

[quote author= post=85543913]Our Yoruba friends, Please what is Amotekun biko?



Sounds like Lion........is it?![/quote]Leopard

My fear is that the Nigerian Police will not be able to cope with these "unknown gunmen" if and when they takeover from the military as stated by the President.

May the departed souls rest in peace.

The Gregorian calendar which we all use is not the same as the Church calendar. Why it is always attributed to Christians baffles me.

Even Saudi Arabia uses the Gregorian calendar for some official purposes.

1st of January is celebrated the world over since its of general application. The government can choose to desist from making it a work free day to satisfy Prof. and balance the equation. Let's see how that goes.

Meanwhile I don't see him fighting for better schools and bringing up ideas on how to tackle the time bomb of millions of street kids AKA almajiris.

bigboyk:
I wonder the kind of education they get during training. Most Nigerian soldiers are so backward in their thinking, crude in their interactions with people and generally irresponsible. They think such displays inspire fear. All I see is a bunch of irresponsible cavemen acting like savages. May no military person ever rule Nigeria again.

They certainly need better orientation.

This is disgraceful and disheartening. They’re people we should respect but this type of behavior only brings them to ridicule.

The annoying thing is that the wheels of justice moves so slowly... They deserve instant justice since they have confessed. Soon some long coat lawyers will fall in line to confuse everyone with grammar and human right wahala to befuddle the case.

Where’s Evans by the way?

overall90:
is he about to be replaced by a northerner? just thinking out loud.

Hmmm!

HeeBraHim2:
fantastic, how much was hs salary when he was on duties.

This people claim to be holy and stop the yahoo boys from the work of thier choise.... He buoght a house outside county with the shakini money his was earning.

Who hs the yahoo boys

You didn’t consider the fact that he’s been working in Canada apart from whatever other genuine sources of income.

He should name those who walking free with billions of dollars in their accounts if he’s sure of his facts. We need to recover the money to avoid new loans.

In the midst of poverty.

Patrioticman007:
These Christians hypocrisy has no limit, let's call a spade a spade. An innocent girl was murdered in cold blood, in a CHURCH of god by a PASTOR, her organs harvested by a PASTOR and her organs were Cooked by a PASTOR & EATEN by the CONGREGATIONS.
See them, Pastor the god father, fine boy god the son & mumsy the ..................if you know, you know.

What stops a ritualist or babalawo from dressing up like a Pastor in white garment to deceive people? A genuine Pastor knows that murder is a serious crime.

Most tragic! She was probably seeking help from "Pastor" for whatever reason. People should learn to confide in their parents and trust God absolutely. There's little any man can do. The herbalist claiming "pastor" could not perform the same ritual for himself to port from Ikoyi Ile Osun to Banana Island in Ikoyi Lagos. Mscheww.

May the heartless mother and callous son be dealt with in accordance with the law. Wicked souls!

Always let your family members know where you are and who you're with. It's most important in these terrible times.

May his gallant selfless soul rest in perfect peace. May God comfort his family. Amen

Beating for the second time...
This time it’s worse...
You really need to understand what is at root of his anger to avoid a third time which could be more devastating. He probably has a problem. :-

Simplyleo:
Lagos always coming up with programmes that affect our business even though we are responsible for its development. We also own about 95% of the landed properties but they won't just let us be because of hate.

We still remain the most successful tribe in the world, so they can go to blazes.

You own it 100% actually!

This is terrible! It's sad that they choose to underdevelop their region and yet blame everyone but themselves for it.

Of all the problems in the land, this is considered most important!

We dwell too much on physical matters and leave the spiritual unattended to. All these issues on Christmas are not of great importance in our Christian walk.

Are we Christlike? Do we follow his guidelines? Do we understand his teachings, the parables and sermons? Are we living in accordance with God's commandments? Do we fear, worship and adore God? These are the issues we need to consider for a saner society.

Bazamfare:
Godforbid!! We don't have any hausa indigenous Christians in kano!! These are nyamuri flat.heads that were born and brought up in kano

There are Hausa Christians in Kano.

May God continue to guide and protect our heroes as they fight to ensure that we live in peace. May they be granted victory over Boko Haram, ISWAP and others.

Really proud of these guys anyday. Blessings.

In fairness to Ajimobi, he provided alternative market spaces when he chased traders off the roads especially at Molete/Challenge and Agodi areas.

I pray GSM succeeds in developing Oyo state further and faster.

persius555:
This project was 80% completed before Ambode became governor. Today, sanwo olu is commissioning the project.
These guys take Nigerians for a ride because Nigerians are damn gullible.

He'sdoing the right thing. That's in line with his promise during his campaign tour. He had the choice of abandoning it like Ambode did to many of Fashola's uncompleted projects but he knows that it's always better to put the people first.

BTW Ambode commissioned Ikorodu road which had been fully completed by Fashola.