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Today June 14 2017 | Governor Akinwunmi Ambode 54th Birthday Pictures

 Here are the Pictures from the State House 

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Rivers people are insisting on true federalism because they crave a country where all federating units are allowed to develop in line with their respective potentials and resources.

The governor emphasised that the demand for true federalism simply means that Rivers people believe in a united Nigeria, where no section is denied the control of her resources.

The governor who spoke at the Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday night when the Rivers State Government hosted the Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, Mr William Symington to a State Banquet, also called on the Government of the United States of America to set up a Visa Office in Port Harcourt to cater for the South-South and South-East.

He said: "We are clamouring for true federalism. When you talk true federalism, they think you don't want to be part of the country. We talk about true federalism as practiced in America. A true presidential system where all the Federating units will be allowed to enjoy their resources and contribute to the centre.

"That means we believe that there must be a country called Nigeria. All of us will work together for the unity of the country".

He explained that Rivers people seek equity, fairness and justice in the country, stating that the right framework must be established to ensure that all states excel at their pace.

On the request for the United States Government to set up a Visa Office in Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said the visa will resolve the issue of equity and justice as the Abuja office serves the north and Lagos office serves the South West.

He assured that the American Ambassador that the state is safe for business, pledging that his administration will partner with investors, as the right environment has already been created.

"Forget about the media propaganda. This state is an opposition state . Therefore, don't expect them to say it is the best. But, we are the best state. We are doing everything to ensure that investors do profitable business under the ambit of the law", Governor Wike said.

In his remarks, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, Mr William Symington commended Nigerians for the unity of the country.

He said that Nigeria is a great country because of the contributions of Nigerians.

"Nigeria will be great and I expect a super power and a super partner ", he said.

The Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria was accompanied by the Consul General , John Bray.

Head of Service of Rivers State, Mr Rufus Godwins, in a welcome remark on behalf of the Rivers State Government, pointed out that Rivers State shares a lot of similarities with the United States of America, especially in the area of the presence of oil resources, love of human rights, justice and fair play.

He, however, pointed out that while United States practices fiscal federalism where federating states own their resources, Rivers State suffers untold hardship as her resources are exploited to the benefit of others.

The Head of Service of Rivers State further brought to the notice of the United States of America Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Williams Symington to murderous attack on the democratic rights of Rivers people by Federal forces during the repeated legislative reruns. He urged the United States of America to take very profound steps to check the rape of democracy by Federal forces and their cohorts during future elections.

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The thing about life is that nomatter how ruthless, how wicked and how seemingly powerful one may become, when their time is up, they are caught like common chicken, shamed like a rat and paid back in their own coin, maybe killed like mosquitoes. This is the case of Evans, the dreaded kidnap kingpin.

At a time, he was all powerful, feared by many and had the connections with the high and mighty. A careful understudy of his person and dealings will shock many. He can never be alone, he must be amongst the moneybags that are loved, adorned and respected in our society.

A careful or thorough inlook into his life must expose the possibility of him been honored with one chieftaincy title or another, with one church title or another or one bought degree from some of our shameless institutions of higher learning. Sadly, in our society, money talks and who has the most is in charge and often god!

Evans must be habitual in payment of his tithe to whatsoever church or "chi" that he worships. He must be a known donor in his community, atleast amongst his kit and kin. He must be a friend to other powerful super rich men and women, remember that wealth and excessive money unites all, those within its class and reach.

Magodo is a highbrow part of Lagos. This is where he was said to own a mansion. I took time to look at the photos and even watched the video, all are rewards from monies paid as ransom from various kidnapped victim's families. The land and the property must be out of high heavens in cost. There are CCTV cameras wired right round. The gate looks like a glass prism, it's a reflective silver coated automatic roller-gate. This ofcourse, must be a great attraction to those who love or have good taste for nice home.

Evans going by his progress and "success", must have many who looked up to him as a mentor or model. A whole lot must be praying God to richly bless them as He has blessed him. Some others would be so jealous of his person and would be cursing God for bountifully blessing Evans and allowing them to wallow in abject poverty and penury.

There is this very saying, "you don't ask a man of how or from where he has made his money". To me, this is arrant nonsense! I say so because certain times, we tend to overlook very serious matters of grave concern and cover evil with yet another stupid saying or thinking that, "once he is not caught, it is fine". What then happens to sanity? What becomes of discipline? What of our integrity? All these are sacrificed on the altar of making it.

I have arrived to a sit-out with friends and fellow young people, even sometimes younger than myself with no clear source of income or job begin to pop those quite expensive champagne and hard liquor, once I sit in-between those class of young men, especially our Malaysian brothers, I'm always quick to excuse myself and depart from the company because of the contest of "show me your friend" or the usual police generalized arrest and "I no follow" comes at last. Crime is crime nomatter how we wish to excuse or paint same, that's including internet jobbers and fraudsters called "yahoo yahoo or Gee"

At 20years, I wanted to buy a vehicle, a sports utility vehicle with monies from my savings, but I was sure my parents would not tolerate that. At 22years, I decided that I really needed a car, I bought my first car through a dealer from the United States. It was imported into Nigeria and cleared. The night I brought it home, my parents woke me up at midnight, bombarding me questions from left, right and center, where did the money for a Toyota Avalon come from? They were asking this even when they know I had a flourishing media outfit and some of my books were selling well. Ofcourse, I wasn't surprised.

The next night, I returned home with a big file and my iPad having some details saved up. I gave an account and presented a detailed explanation including producing my bank statements and receipts of all payments. My parents wouldn't tolerate rubbish, they believe me, but then, they needed to be reassured that their boy is on the right path. Mother even insisted that the family have more than enough cars for us all, well, I insisted that I need a car for Tobenna and not for the family, lols.

Even when I bought my second car, a Toyota Camry 2008 model also from the States, mother insisted that I was becoming very wasteful and do not need two cars at less than 25. Well, she knew I saved the money to buy it but never knew I had concluded plans of selling out my Avalon to a friend.

Now, most parents wouldn't care. They see every seemingly good things and progress in finance, buying cars, buying landed properties, establishment of business ventures and building houses as blessing from above. They believe it's their all time miracle, their prayers been answered and that is why the likes of Evans may be celebrated and accepted into our society.

As at the time Evans was arrested at his Magodo mansion, where he lived like an accomplished king, he was said to be wearing a wrist watch estimated to cost about US$170,000, incredible! Do we understand what amount that was just mentioned, not Zimbabwean dollars or Cameroonian CFA franc, we are talking of American dollars. Conservatively speaking, using an agelong exchange rate of N350 to US$1, that man was actually wearing the sum of N59,500,000 (fifty-nine million, five hundred thousand naira only) on his wrist. He was actually wearing a fortune.

Often times, we fall to the trap of what on the outer look, seems to be great. Only heavens can tell how many persons that have continued to jealous him for all his treasures and goodies, the golden jewelries, the wonders on wheels, the castles he lives in and many more. When the cock comes home to roast, we all know what's always the after effect, all becomes vanity!

Please, do not jealous anyone. Do not accept that you have failed. Do not be carried away by fantasies of this world. Do not be misled by litanies of showoffs even by your agemates. Do not allow yourself to be lured into doing evil.

The founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken best known worldover as KFC tried several times and failed before finally establishing that venture at above 65years. Today, it exists in virtually all countries of the world. Jack Ma, the CEO of ALIBABA failed consistently and lost several times before rising to that admirable height.

Some can be a Boss and run a flourishing venture as CEO at 35years yet return to poverty at 55years. Some may marry at 18 and not be able to conceive until 39years. Some may graduate at 19 and have a waiting employment. Some may become super-rich at 30, marry at 32 and die at 40. It's all about destiny, hard work and God's grace. Shortcuts destroys! Life swings like a pendulum, with its rounds of turns.

The example of Evans has many morals to learn, particularly to fellow young persons, I inclusive. All that glitters isn't gold. You only see what they present, a whole lot happens from inside within behind closed doors. Many so-called super-rich and accomplished do many worthless, evil and criminal deals and enterprises to arrive where they are perceived as the accomplished and the successful, atleast, in the eyes of the world.

As a secondary school boy at Tansi International College, Awka, we were taught that an accomplist can reach a tenth person or generation. "He who knows or knows who knows or heard of he who knows or has gained from he who knows who actually stole, is also guilty of thesame offense". Evans wasn't ever alone. Even so, outside the few ones arrested already, there must be his field marshals, what of his informants, those who provide him with the pool of powerful arms and ammunitions recovered from him and his team.

I learnt that he was happily married to four wives and had kids. What? Really? I mean, so, these women mean to say that none of them, not even one knew of this evil been perpetuated under their own roofs? The whole four of them, none knew of his travails? Ofcourse, there must be concubines, especially as I saw his home wine bar in he clip, making up the dangerous three W's: women, wine and wealth.

Our daughters, ladies and all women should be very careful of who they take in as friends or unite as lovers and spouse. People should stop acting foolishly. This is why people hook up on social media, and almost immediately, love blossoms straight up. The daughter of the retired military Colonel, Cynthia Osukogu was lured to a Lagos hotel where she was drugged, mercilessly raped and ruthlessly murdered. Yet, our girls fail to learn.

I for one, as a true son of Igboland and from Anambra State to be precise, I'm particularly heartbroken of how this man and his accomplice has brought shame upon us all. It's most unfortunate that he chose the path of violent crime as a style, making a living out of it and now, caught in the act, he has shamed us all.

Evans is an Igbo no doubt, unfortunately, he is one bad egg amongst many good Igbos. It's like radical Muslims who turn to extremists, it doesn't mean all Muslims are evil, no way! Ndi-Igbo aren't kidnappers or criminally-minded. Truth be told, we are hardworking, serious-minded and honest people. An average Igboman approves strongly of dignity in Labour.

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi who is often first in many things and today, is the most revered, respected and beloved Nigerian former public official set a great precedence in his war against criminal activities, kidnapping in particular which was then ravaging the state. It was under his watch as Governor, that a law was passed in the state that properties owned by kidnappers or used for kidnapping activities must be destroyed and their penalty is death.

In his confession, Evans said they, he and his group started operation in Anambra, but when Obi's fire was too hot, they relocated to Edo before ending up in Lagos where nemesis has finally caught up with him and his gang.

The Peter Obi miracle is today a reference point and plays a big role in the "Obimetrics" that begot wonders in and for the State. Obi went ahead to donate about 300 Innoson patrol van to the 178 communities in Anambra State with some getting more than one, depending on landmark and population. He also donated same to various markets, organizations and bodies. He began paying local vigilantes stipends for their somewhat voluntary services or jobs. He went ahead to donate even more to the Nigerian police, military and navy.

The giant strides of the Obi administration is what it's glories are still been felt in Anambra and it's good wind blowing throughout the entire of Igboland even till this day. Anambra is remarked the safest State in Nigeria today because of the dedication in service of none other but, Peter Obi and then subsequently, the continuity initiative and project of the incumbent, Gov. Willie Maduabuchukwu Obiano.

Admire if you must, but be cautious that like in a home, only a woman knows the father of his child, so also, only a man who wears the shoe knows where it pinches. A wealthy man also still sweats in a land-cruiser, a rich man still doesn't sleep well at night. A whole lot happen under the cover of the dark, evil is persistent in the night while all faces shine in the morning like all is well. This is our world today.

A retired top Government official who was once a President General of his town Union once told me on a personal note, that scandal is often celebrated in our society and the world takes it as rightful. He shared an experience with me.

He had arrived for a fund raising ceremony or was it a bazaar in a church, when events were underway, suddenly a convoy of tens of vehicles speed in and parked everywhere and too many security officials jumped down from those cars to safeguard their Boss, the Master of Cenrmony was busy shouting on top of his voice, "Alusi obodo na abata", which meant, "the Deity or Shrine has just arrived". Now, what's the correlation between an idol or a man who takes that as a name and the church. Now, after a while, he asked a small school pupil of about 9years what he wants to be in life, he responded, "that man, Alusi obodo".

Also, I was with some kids watching a breaking news on television, and three young Nigerians that were said to have made so much money from internet fraud were arrested, by then, they were multi millionaires. One of them, a kid of about 7 or 8years beckoned on me, "Uncle, I want to be as rich as those". I was shocked. I have also seen young people who tell quite plainly, I want to begin doing "yahoo yahoo". Indeed, there is trouble. The thinking that money is everything has messed up our society and taken away the thinking faculties of many.

Steve Jobs of Apple had built his company to worth nearly USD$700billion but was down with cancer. All this wealth and his outreach, they couldn't save Steve. He died after a long battle with cancer.

Fact is, money is very good, infact, it begets fulfillment in life and happiness as it relates to treasures of life, but committing crime to get it becomes the trouble.

Now, I for one, I love my freedom. I want my space. I want to be as free as air and never to be limited by whatsoever circumstances. I want to drive up to police check points and proudly introduce myself with my real name, not another makeup identity to cover up for evil done. I want to always be free to speak truth to power and damn whatsoever consequences because I'm been honest in my words.

Furthermore, I want to always be able to hang out with my friends and enjoy life with them without fingers pointing towards me with suspicion. I want to meet anyone I can, wherever I run into them and proudly say Hi, without fear of restrictions or shame or whatsoever negatives. If I want all those, I live a free, happy and fulfilled life not faking anything or soiling this hand.

The fact that one may choose to terrorize the people with crime and evil doesn't mean it will end in glory, there was Chiejina, then Derico, later Eddy na Nawgu, ofcourse also, Ofeakwu and now an Evans. Indeed and quite clearly, everything has its expiry date. We know how all those listed before Evans ended and so, one is nearly sure of the inevitable that awaits him.

The 36year old billionaire criminal, Mr. Evans, no doubt may have a fine, friendly and somewhat quiet looking face, but then, even the devil was once an angel before he was cast out and down to the pit of hell. Therefore, he is not only a monstrous criminal, he is plainly devil-incarnated. In his words, he and his gang keep people for as long as six to seven months until ransom are paid and also, the most he ever received as ransom for a single kidnapped victim was USD1million! Almost or about half a billion naira, that guy is beyond heartless, he isn't human.

The case of Evans, aside been a deterrent, comes fully packaged with lifelong lessons. It's not about narrow rhetorics or whatsoever of such thinking, evil has been done even against his fellow Igbos and the rest of mankind. There is no peace for the wicked and there is no hiding place for criminals. In timing, there might be delay but never will wrong not be rewarded with same wrong, never can it be denied. Therefore, every evil committed awaits same fair share of evil, that's what explains karma and nemesis.

Evans has been "caught" and most definitely, he is destined to be "cut!"

Tobenna Obiano

Source : https://www.obaship.com/the-example-of-evans-the-dreaded-kidnap-king-by-tobenna-obiano/

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The car Is with another Coffin with dead man inside, all d way FROM Lagos to Enugu when the accident occurred , Killing 1 Hausa man and Other Injured , Pictures below

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You could remember last month I cried unto God over the situation of poor, weak, neglected and abandoned sick patients in a hospital in Owerri. My attention was first drawn to a woman, who was 'detained' in the medical facilities for inability to pay her hospital bills for a period of 4months after she got discharged.


The day I went to rescue her through donation from good spirited individuals, I couldn't hold my tears, more than 15 of her likes are equally detained in the hospital. I couldn’t believe it, I enquired from the Hospital management and was told, the Hospital was a specialist Hospital, most of their cases are emergency referrals from smaller hospitals, maternity and other medical and diagnostic center, who doesn't have specialist or equipment to handle.

That their first priority was to save life. It happened that after patients were treated and discharged, they couldn't afford to pay medical bills, and if allowed to go, and be paying gradually. They will completely disappear. To checkmate it, they were not allowed to leave the perimeter of the medical facility until their outstanding bills are settled.

I saw it a big challenge that needs a quick solution. My spirit couldn't rest, I outlined a medical outreach program; reaching out to friends, Facebook followers and readers by publishing the pitiable situation of the patients that needs help here on Facebook. In less than one week, three were paid for and allowed to go home peacefully, also through the support from good spirited individuals. I continue reaching out to friends who promised to do something.

But today, God manifested himself in a very special way. Someone I have not seen or met before read the post on my Facebook wall, called me from Lagos state, I explained to her. She said the NGO she works for (Good Light Foundation), is interested in bringing smile in the faces of those indigent patients. All I could say is wow!

She followed it, how much is their bills, I told her; the major people with huge bill is N1.072, 500. 00 and the one God has chosen, Mrs Evan Chioma Ulokwe Duru representing Good Light Foundation said no problem, that she is taking the next available flight to Owerri from Lagos. In less than one hour she was at Imo Airport. I picked her up and few members of the Good Light Foundation and we drove to the New Creation Hospital Orji, Owerri North LGA of Imo State. She was overwhelmed by what she saw. She out of human kindness increased the number of patients to ten (10) including three nursing mothers, bring the amount to N1. 2 million (One Million two hundred thousand naira).

A total of ten patients were paid for and allowed to go home happily to rejoin their families.

I was overwhelmed, I can't thank Mrs Chioma Duru enough, I can't thank the founder and President of GOOD LIGHT FOUNDATION, Sir Stanley Amuchie, an entrepreneur from Aboh Mbaise local government Area of Imo State enough. What a wonderful soul, doing great things in propagation of God’s kingdom on earth, through service to humanity.
My joy is complete. Please Join me to rejoice because there is celebration in heaven right now!!!

Names of Patients their bills were paid for and their LGA.

1. Amadi Gift =N380 000.00
Ngor Okpala LGA

2. Nwachukwu Chioma =N305, 000.00
Mbutu, Aboh Mbaise LGA

3. Okpara Eberechi =N140, 500.00
Iyagwa, Owerri West LGA

4. Ezeji Ogechi =N152, 400.00
Umuonyeocha, Ikeduru LGA

5. Duru Chioma = N140, 000.00
Umualumaku, Ehime Mbano LGA

6. Onyeyiri Maryjane =N80, 000.00
Obazu Mbieri, Mbaitoli LGA

7. Mr Linus Emenyereuka = N46, 000.00
Atta, Ikeduru LGA

8. Okechukwu Akuma during =N45, 000.00
Obazu Mbieri, Mbaitoli LGA

9. Josephine Ijezie =N50, 000.00
Ugiri, Isiala Mbano LGA

10. Chioma Nnurom = N28, 700.00
Ugiri, Isiala Mbano LGA.

I can't just thank him enough, I praise his name always. His name is the Almighty Jehovah.

Source http://www.40ng.com/good-samaritan-pays-n1-2m-hospital-bills-for-poor-patients-in-imo-state/

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Sampson Ogah Accepts Defeat At Supreme Court

APPRECIATION:
Thank You Abians For your Support And Encouragement.

Dearest supporters, the bus drivers, Keke operators, Okada riders, artisans, market women, businessmen, our dear civil servants, pensioners, our beloved students and my stronghold the youths, who collectively persevered in our course to open a new Vista in Abia state. You all are indeed the burden bearers of this struggle to set our dear state on the right footing, and I'm most humbled to be associated with you.

Finding the right words may fail me to express my heart felt gratitude to you all for your sacrifices towards my cause to govern Abia state, Some of you have not met me in person before, talk more of gaining personally from me, yet you toured day and night, at the risk of your lives, sustained injuries, sleepless nights, prayers and fasting without rest, just to sell my candidature and manifesto to Abians.

From the pre-election consultation, primary campaigns and all through the legal tussle you stood by me.

I'm very much aware that some of you lost your valuables and friendship in the course of this journey, yet you stood firm.

God's plans are never late, though it may tarry but surely it must come to pass. The will of man is totally different from that of God.

Beloved, we are all aware of the Supreme Courts ruling in favour of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. In the spirit of sportsmanship, I have congratulated our governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and wished him well as he carries on with his duties as the executive governor of the state.

As good ambassadors, I urge you all to have Abia interest at heart and also pray to God to grant our governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the wisdom to govern our state and meet up with the yearnings of our people which was why we entered the governorship race.

My dear Abians, I thank you all very immensely for your support and prayers because without your magnanimous inputs we wouldn't have been this daring and impactful.

Your solidarity visits calls and messages are indeed a big moral boost to me, I understand your pains and disappointments, but I still maintain that God can NEVER be late in his plans.

I pray that God Almighty in his mercy and grace reward and bless you all.

In due course, I shall open up a channel for closer interaction with you and you will also be informed of any further political plan and programs.

I remain yours sincerely,
Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah.

Source : http://40ng.com/sampson-ogah-accepts-defeat-at-supreme-court/

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Buhari , Bello , Ikpeazu & Others honored At #DailyTimes 91st Anniversary. | The Kogi State State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, was yesterday along with others honored with the governance governance award as Daily Times honours heroes and heroines who have helped shape Nigeria’s history in different fields till now.

The award is part of activities designed by The Daily Times of Nigeria , the nation’s heritage newspaper, to mark its 91 years anniversary, commencing on May 16, 2017, with exhibition at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

The National and Historic Exhibition of an AA top level exhibition with the theme: “Nigeria through the Times” at the entrance foyer of the Abuja International Conference.

The exhibition, according to the statement of the organizers , is aimed at bringing back to our memories, the vision and struggles of the country’s founding fathers, who laboured vigorously for the Nigerian Independence as exclusively documented by The Daily Times and retained in its very rich archives.

Nigerian Heroes who were honored include , President Muhammadu Buhari, who is being given Nnamdi Azikiwe Leadership Award, President Nana Akufo-Ado of Ghana with Babatunde Jose Leadership Award, the immediate past President of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan to be honoured with Ernest Ikoli Leadership Award, and the Nigeria Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to be awarded with the Politician of the Decade Award.

Governors honoured with the good governance award are Governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos); Ibrahim Dankwabo (Gombe); Bindo Jubril (Adamawa); Willie Obiano (Anambra); Yahaya Bello (Kogi); and Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi).

Source : http://40ng.com/buhari-bello-ikpeazu-others-honored-at-dailytimes-91st-anniversary/

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Man survives near-fatal accident | As shared on Facebook by the User , read below.

God save my life now at enugu
My friend car we have accident now
No soul was lost

Source http://40ng.com/osinachi-benjamin-edmound-man-survives-near-fatal-accident/

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