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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said he will not contest or support any politician in Nigeria as long as the political system remained the same.

Kanu, who feared that what happened to the late Biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu might also happen to him.

ABACITYBLOG recalled that Ojukwu failed while contesting for Presidential position in Nigeria in 2003 under the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA. This, according to Kanu, was a planned trick to ruin the struggle for Biafra restoration.

Speaking recently in an exclusive interview with BBC Igbo, Kanu said, people have accosted him several times to contest for a political post in Nigeria, with the facts that he controls millions of followers in the Old Eastern region of Nigeria.

But Kanu said he turned them down because it's a bait, "they are only trying to ridicule me just as they did to Ojukwu".

"Ojukwu failed in Anambra, Kanu told BBC., "If Ojukwu could fail in Anambra, who are mine to be compared to Ojukwu. If he (Biafra warlord) could fail in an election, how sure are you that I would even win an election in Nigeria.

"I looked deep into what they did then and I said no! The way they did it then, cannot be the same way it will be done now.

"All they want to do is to make jest of our struggle. I'm a learned man and I know all their tricks. All I'm asking for, is for them to do the right thing.

"Even If I want to support any election in Nigeria, I can't come out in public and tell people who they would vote for, I will only tell them to vote for the right candidate who have the people in mind and who will be ready to work for the people.

"I don't want to be seen an Ahmed Bola Tinubu of Igboland", Kanu concluded.

Watch the video here; https://abacityblog.com/2019/02/14/nnamdi-kanu-why-i-will-not-support-or-contest-any-election-in-nigeria/

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, PDP candidate for the Abia South Senatorial District, has educate Nigerians, Abians on the right finger to use while casting their votes in the forthcoming general election.

The self-acclaimed voice of Ndigbo, made the revelation while speaking during a campaign rally in Aba earlier today.

Abaribe who mocked other candidates of the presidential race, aside from Buhari and Atiku urged Nigerians to vote for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the PDP presidential candidate and his running mate, Peter Obi.

According to Sen. Abaribe, voters in Nigeria should endeavour to use their Index Finger, rather than their usual Thumb.

Backing up his statement, Abaribe said; "Due to the fact that (both Lizard and Rat) are running for the presidential race, the ballot paper where party icons was listed has been reduced.

"I urge you all to use your Index finger instead of your thumb while casting your votes, Abaribe charges supporters.

He used the opportunity to rally votes for himself, Governor Ikpeazu and Atiku Abubakar, including other PDP members contesting different political posts.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/02/11/video-sen-abaribe-reveals-why-nigerians-should-cast-their-vote-with-index-finger/

Watch the video below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9LckqLxIVQ

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, has regretted his support for Adams Oshiomhole to emerge the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Okorocha, who doubles as the Imo West APC senatorial candidate bared his mind yesterday at the Orlu Township Stadium, while flagging off his campaign.

Speaking about the APC national chairman, whom he christened “Oshi and Ole”, Okorocha said the latter has shown unreliable character.

“My finishing governor as is not a full-stop. It is a comma because after every comma, a sentence will follow. Those who are afraid of me politically have ganged up to fight me, including the person I supported to become the national chairman. That is why they brought Hope Uzodinma. He is not running for any election, but was only recruited to fight me in my Orlu zone.

“I am also running for the Senate election to attract a lot of things for Orlu people. You have seen what I have done as a governor. When I go to the Senate, there will be a massive difference. Nzeribe, Izunaso and Uzodinma had wasted the position for years, as there is no project they can boast of in Orlu zone. They were only interested in their pockets,”

“Please, ask Osita Izunaso what he has been able to attract to Orlu zone for the four years he spent in the House of Representatives and four years he spent as a senator, not even a bungalow was attracted to Orlu zone. So, he should go and sit down.

“I am very grateful to you all. I have never seen in my life a senatorial rally taking the shape of a national rally. The crowd here is intimidating and has humbled me. What I understand is that you are saying to me Rochas carry go; you are saying to me, go to Abuja.”

Meanwhile, Senator Osita Izunaso, is the Imo West All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), senatorial candidate.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/02/05/oshiomhole-is-unreliable-thats-why-i-call-him-oshi-and-ole-okorocha/

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate is currently in Umuahia, Abia State, to flag off his 2019 presidential campaign in the state.

He was received by the Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu.

The former Vice President is in Abia with the PDP heavyweights including, the national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Dino Melaye among others....

The event is being held in Umuahia Township Stadium. A popular musician, Phyno, was also invited to perform

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/02/02/breaking-atiku-arrives-abia-for-pdp-presidential-campaign-rally/

Following the agitation for Biafra referendum, championed by the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo Jnr, has revealed the only way Biafra can be achieved.

Nwodo, was reacting over an order by the IPOB leader, which he (Kanu) directed his followers to boycott the 2019 election.

Recall that Mazi Kanu, during a live radio broadcast ordered his followers (IPOB members) to boycott the 2019 general election; according to him, "boycotting the election will be like a total referendum".

Reacting to Kanu's order, Nwodo, in a video by BBC Igbo, said Kanu's move and tactics was wrong.

"Those that have no clue about Biafra, said they want a referendum, where did it happened? How can we get this country working should be the question we should ask ourselves.

"How else can we change Nigeria, let the Igbo people get what they deserve and have a sense of belonging in Nigeria? Should we go to war?

"Talking about the referendum, even if United Nations talks about it, it will not hold unless the Nigerian National Assembly agrees with the United Nations, accept the law, amend it and implement it, then there will be a referendum.

Nwodo who frowned at the spate of clash with the IPOB members and the army, said; "standing on the road, clashing with the army/police, is not the best way, rather, knowledge is the best way to get Biafra, Nwodo said.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/01/31/video-ohanaeze-president-general-reveals-the-only-way-to-get-biafra/

Watch the video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtSre8Jnrec/

President Muhammadu Buhari, today, stormed Aba, the commercial city of Abia State.

The president was in the city of Enyimba to commission a power plant project done by his administration in Ariaria International Market, Aba.

ABACITYBLOG reports that the Federal Government Independent Power Plant (IPP), is projected to power major markets in Abia State beginning with the Ariaria International Market and it’s environs.

Mr. Buhari also, used the medium to flag off his presidential campaign in Abia and officially hand over the party's flag to the state governorship candidate, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah.

Apart from President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the event was attended by the top All Progressive Congress, APC, members in South-East, the likes of; Dr. Chris Ngige, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Governor Rochas Okorocha, and host of other dignitaries.

Handing over the party's flag after making some speech, Mr. Buhari described Uche Ogah as the next governor of Abia State.

"I can now officially raised the hand of your next governor", President Buhari said. Watch the video below.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/01/29/video-buhari-storms-aba-described-uche-ogah-as-next-abia-state-governor/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX1DS8iKV3A

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief Peter Ndukwe has raised alarm over plots by the governor of Abia State Okezie Ikpeazu, ex governor TA Orji and his son Engr Chinedum Orji to use thugs to embarrass the party’s presidential candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari who is scheduled to hold his campaign rally in Aba , Abia State on Tuesday January 29, 2019

Ndukwe said the APC Campaign has got wind of a plan to use thugs and hooligans to throw stone and sachets of pure water at the Buhari team when it arrives Aba stadium ,Abia State on Tuesday .

He said although the APC Campaign team has alerted the country’s security agents of the plots , the party views the plans of the governor and his partners as unnecessary desperation.

According to him, the PDP led State government plans to cause a breach of peace by paying agents to disrupt the rally and then accuse the president and the APC of lacking popularity in Abia State

He said any attempt to use thugs to embarrass Buhari in Abia State is against the intent of the good people of Abia State whom he said are in high spirit to receive the president . He warned that such negative action is an open invitation to unrest in Abia.

The chieftain appealed to the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of DSS and the National Security Adviser to take urgent action to halt anarchy from creeping into the campaign.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/01/28/t-a-orji-and-son-plots-to-embarrass-buhari-in-abia-ndukwe-raises-alarm/

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, following heavy criticism, has disabled his comment section on Instagram.

Many members of the public had camped in the comments section of Osinbajo’ official page to voice their displeasure about the removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday.

Buhari has been widely condemned for his action which many adjudged as an attempt to truncate Nigeria’s democracy.

VP Osinbajo, himself a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has been blamed for allowing the President make such decision that undermines the judiciary.

The Senate will reconvene on Tuesday to deliberate on Justice Onnoghen’s “unconstitutional” removal.

Source: https://newspadi.com/2019/01/onnoghen-osinbajo-disables-his-instagram-comment-section-over-criticism.html

President Muhammadu Buhari, will today launch the 'Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe Mausoleum' in Onitsha, Anambra State.

Buhari, who is currently in Enugu State to flag off APC presidential campaign rally, will also pay a courtesy visit to Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni.

The president will also inaugurate the Zik Mausoleum at the commercial city and later address APC rally in the state.

While we await the inauguration of the Mausoleum, Fact-Check shows that the project was abandoned since 1996 by the previous governments and was recently completed by the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration.

Below is the inside look of the 'Azikiwe Mausoleum' located in Onitsha, Anambra State.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/01/24/check-out-inside-view-of-azikwe-mausoleum-to-be-launched-by-buhari/

Benjamin Kalu, Candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, for House of Representatives, Bende Federal Constituency, has stated that a school run by his opponent, candidate of PDP, Chima Anyaso will soon be converted to Government property.

Mr. Kalu claimed that the land where the school is situated was a government land and therefore, will soon be reclaimed by the government.

Kalu stated this during Abia election debate organised by the media houses based in Abia State, aired on Flow FM, on 15th January, 2019.

The debate has candidates;  Chima Anyaso of PDP and Benjamin Kalu of APC.

Selling out his manifesto, Chima, said he believes in education and it's one of the reasons he is running a free education in a school built through his foundation, Ahuoma Anyaso Education Foundation, in his country home in Igbere, Abia State.

However, the statement was countered by the APC candidate, Ben Kalu, who claimed that the school operated by Anyaso, is situated in a government land and was not even running a free education.

According to him, "the school you're talking about does not run a free education and it's situated on government land and very soon it will be converted to government property, Kalu told Anyaso.

Anyaso, in defensive noted that the land in question is his land, that he bought it with his own money and he is ready to tender the full (C.of.O) document if the need be.

The duo had a little misunderstanding which led Anyaso to exit the studio where the debate was held.

Meanwhile, fact-check by ABACITYBLOG proves that the school is indeed running a free education.

Speaking to our reporter, a source said; "Yes, the school has been running a free education and it's owned by Chima Anyaso through his education foundation.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2019/01/17/your-school-will-soon-be-converted-to-govt-property-ben-kalu-tells-chima-anyaso/

Video below has the full details:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdatwrpGyLo

A lifeless body of an unidentified man has been sighted early this morning (16th January 2019) in Gwegwe Junction, Ovom Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

According to an eyewitness report, the junction is a place known to be a safe haven for cultist especially the greenladers and Icelanders.

Narrating the story to Newspadi.com, he said; "we wake up this morning sighting a lifeless body of this unidentified man, he was found dead with bullet shot through his chest".

"His lifeless body is still laying here at Gwegwe junction Ovom Yenagoa Bayelsa State, a place known to be a safe haven for cultist especially the greenladers and Icelanders".

He called on the appropriate agents in the state to come and evacuate the body. See the photos below:

Source: https://newspadi.com/2019/01/breaking-man-found-dead-with-bullet-shot-through-his-chest-in-bayelsa-graphic-photos.html

There was a mild drama yesterday at the ongoing Abia Election Debate kicked off in Vision Africa Radio, Umuahia.

The debate which was organised by the Abia Based Media Houses in Collaboration with Abia State Chapter of OMPAN, saw the moment Dr. Chima Anyaso, a PDP candidate for Bende Federal House of Representatives shamefully abscond from studio while debate was ongoing.

The incident happened when Barr. Benjamin Kalu, an APC candidate for Bende Federal House of Representatives raised a questionable points, the latter, couldn't bear it and he resorted to foul language.

Running away from studio.. one can see/hear him angrily used an (inappropriate) language saying "screw yourself" displaying a middle finger.

Watch the video below:

Source; https://abacityblog.com/2019/01/16/video-screw-yourself-house-of-reps-candidate-in-abia-tells-fellow-during-a-debate/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGuw45RXqDE

The Senator Representing Kogi West in the Red Chambers, Senator Dino Melaye has been found dumped on bare floors in front of an undisclosed building.

Recall that earlier today, Masked officers whisk Dino Melaye from hospital bed

Masked police operatives who stormed the hospital where Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West, was receiving treatment.

The officers forced the lawmaker, who was on the hospital bed, into an unmarked vehicle and drove him to an undisclosed location, witnesses told Premium Times

Mr Melaye was arrested last week after police laid siege on his home in Maitama, Abuja, for eight days.

He turned himself in after hiding in the house for days. Mr Melaye has been in the hospital since then.

Police accuse the senator of being involved in the shooting of an officer in his native Kogi State...

Source: https://newspadi.com/2019/01/just-in-mask-policemen-dumps-sen-dino-melaye-on-roadside-see-photo.html

Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, APC Chieftain and former Governor Of Abia State has finally spoken on the alleged President Muhammadu Buhari impostor in Aso Rock, Jubril Al Sudan.

Kalu stated this while addressing pressmen at the opening of the second edition of Igbere Cultural Festival, which was held on 2nd January, 2019, at his country home in Igbere, Bende LGA, Abia State.

Kalu who noted the advantage of the cultural festival, which, according to him was inspired by the rich culture of his people added that the event is a means of unifying the people to embrace the culture.

The Abia North Senatorial hopeful further thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, whom, according to him has encouraged him to do more for his people.

"I thank our President, Muhammadu Buhari for his encouragement and his words. Buhari is my very good friend even before he became president.

"Igbere was the first place that gave him chieftaincy title. He is a good friend of this community. People said he was cloned and I laughed at them. If Buhari was cloned, I would have known.

"There is a question he used to ask me, so if he was cloned, he wouldn't have remembered it the day I met with him. That question, I will not tell you (referring to the press).

Source: https://newspadi.com/2019/01/video-kalu-speaks-on-buhari-being-cloned-says-there-is-a-question-he-used-to-ask-him.html



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmEd-YJaDwI

"Ebonyi state is not part of Biafra, we are a sovereign state. We don’t want to be colonised again", the governor of Ebonyi state, Engr. David Umahi, warned the members of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Umahi stated this on Sunday at Nwaegu Military Cantonment in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state during the official flag-off of Operation Egwu Eke III by the Nigerian Army 82 Division.

The governor who raised alarm that the IPOB threatened to kidnap five governors from southeast region, revealed that a fresh threat from the secessionist group was received via text message sent to his wife.

Umahi, who is currently the chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, also insisted that some of the agitations of IPOB members were genuine except that their approach towards actualizing their objectives was bad.

“The GOC you are coming at a time we had note from our brothers and sisters of IPOB sending text messages that there will be no elections and insulting the leaders, particularly the south east governors.

“Just few days back, they sent text message to my wife that the 5 governors of south east would be kidnapped and that their security would over power that of the governors and after ransom are paid, they would kill them and kill themselves.

“As a leader in the zone I must say that some of their complaints are genuine but the approach is very bad, that is why the leaders of south east is not in support of their approach.

“And so, we are not against them but their approach. And as the Chief Security Officer of the state, I do not welcome them. Ebonyi state is not part of Biafra, we are a sovereign state. We don’t want to be colonised again; we are a state demanding better treatment in the affairs of our nation,” he said.

Speaking earlier, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Major General Abubakar Maikobi said the exercise for the first time would be conducted simultaneously across the nation.

Maikobi further assured residents in Ebonyi state and south east including other states under 82 Division of the readiness of Nigerian Army to be professional in the discharge of their duty during the exercise and thereafter, particularly be neutral in the forthcoming elections.

Source: https://newspadi.com/2019/01/gov-umahi-shocks-ipob-says-ebonyi-state-not-part-of-biafra.html

Guys,the woman in this video has finally speak up: Read it here - https://newspadi.com/2018/12/i-dont-know-the-girl-family-who-allegedly-alienated-house-help-finally-speaks.html

This morning, a video by a lady quickly went viral after she revealed the treatment a couple allegedly meted out on a girl she alleged to be their house help.

The lady in the video narrated how the couple made the girl to sit separately, while they had a meal of Ice cream and Pizza.

The wife in the video has quickly debunked the news, saying it is false, that she has no housemaid whatsoever, while of course not forgetting to curse the Lady who recorded and shared the video.

She wrote;


“My notice have been brought to a post trending on this platform about a family that separated their house girl, just for clarity sake, I don’t know the girl in the picture and video, I went there with my family, I don’t have a house maid. Whoever has done that, may the person never see anything good in the coming year except you apologize and make it clear that the news was false.”

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/12/i-dont-know-the-girl-family-who-allegedly-alienated-house-help-finally-speaks.html

A Nigerian lady has shared a video where a family was recorded enjoying themselves in a Fast food joint while their house help stared at them and was not eating anything.

The family can be seen enjoying themselves with their kids while the young girl was sitting and staring at them. "This is inhumane and shocking", says social media commenters.

The Video has got people talking, watch below and tell us what you think:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IFQop6KfNM

https://newspadi.com/2018/12/this-video-of-family-eating-together-while-their-maid-stares-have-got-people-talking.html

Lawmaker representing Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa Constituency of Jigawa State, Hon. Mohammed Kazure Gudaj, have allegedly revealed the reason lawmakers booed at President Muhammadu Buhari during 2019 budget presentation.

According to him, his colleagues shouted down on the President Buhari because he refused to bribed them before presenting the budget.

Hon. Gudaji, who has been known as an ardent supporter of President Buhari's administration is also a member of APC. He further alleged that in 2015, during the PDP administration, the then president, Goodluck Jonathan gave the lawmakers bribe before they agreed to the passage of the 2015 budget.

It should be recalled that there was a rowdy session in the National Assembly during the 2019 budget presentation as Legislative Arm disagreed with the President.

Reacting to this, Hon. Gaduj, speaking to pressmen in Abuja, alleged that his colleagues told him that they were shouting on the President because he refused to bribe them.

He claimed his colleagues said; "Dis your boss never bring anything ooo, that is why we are shouting oo!!"

Watch the video below:

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/12/video-hon-kazure-reveals-why-lawmakers-shout-at-pres-buhari-during-2019-budget-presentation.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-LyTe_GMoE

The PDP presidential candidate at the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was in Aba, the business hub of Abia State and the entire southeast, to hold a Town Hall Meeting with the business community of Igbo extraction.

Atiku who arrived the Enyimba city with his running mate, Mr Peter Obi, the national chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel et al, was received by the executive governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu.

In his welcome speech at Town Hall which was filled to capacity, Governor Ikpeazu described Atiku as one man who has the needed experience to positively impact on businesses in Nigeria since he has been a businessman himself for many years.

He further said that he trusts Atiku's presidency will also help to revitalise the numerous moribund industries in Abia State.

Responding to the concerns raised by the business community soon after, Atiku expressed great joy at the governor’s untiring efforts in the promotion of “Made in Aba” goods some of which he inspected before the Town Hall Meeting commenced, saying he looked forward to his presidency partnering with the governor in further promoting SMEs not only in Aba but also in the entire country. He praised the Igbos for being pacesetters when it comes to business anywhere in Nigeria whether in Port Harcourt, the north, the southwest and the southeast. He hailed their resilience for continuing despite the harsh environment they operate in, promising to do everything within the law to address their concerns and challenges as they affect the Igbo business community.

On the congestion of Lagos ports that the business community said hinders their businesses greatly, the former vice president lamented the fact that “Nobody in APC understands the workings of the ports so how will they be able to solve the challenges there? You have no business voting for this (APC) government. With my experience, I will make the ports functional including the ones in the eastern part of the country as this will make businesses grow, create jobs and make the people prosper”.

Earlier, the PDP vice presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had extolled the virtues of the Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, saying that he was the kind of visionary leader Atiku would like to associate with for establishing the Enyimba Economic City which will create jobs. He told the crowd who cheered him on as he spoke that Atiku has shown his genuine concern for their interest by being the first candidate to come to the Igbo business community specially to ask them what their challenges are and what he can do to solve them if elected president.

On his part, Prince Uche Secondus described Atiku as a highly detrabilised Nigerian who has travelled far and wide and is the most prepared person to rescue Nigeria.

Those who also spoke at the event included Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Rtn Andy Ubah, Mrs Ify Okolue, Chief Frank Jacons, Chief Ajaegbu among others.

One of the highlights of the event was the commissioning of MCC Road, a road of strategic importance to all Abians especially the business community, by Former Deputy Speaker of the house of Representative and PDP gubernatorial candidate in Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha.

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/12/i-am-pained-by-your-situation-atiku-tells-igbo-business-community-in-aba.html

The PDP presidential candidate along side his running mate, Mr. Peter Obi, and other top PDP leaders including the national chairman, Chief Uche Secondus were in Aba, the commercial and manufacturing hub of Nigeria for a town hall meeting with the Aba business community.

He was received by the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, alongside Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and host of other PDP members in South east.

After the town hall meeting, Governor Ikpeazu, took Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Chief Uche Secondus to see some made in Aba goods.

Check out the video:

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/12/video-atiku-inspect-made-in-aba-products.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW8nmu_oVMw

There's a twin protest going on now at the NDDC head office in Port Harcourt. The Ogoni youths and the contractor are demanding for the sack of NDDC boss, Mr Nsima Ekere having been alleged of looting NDDC to the tune of N5 billion.

See photos and video: https://newspadi.com/2018/12/breaking-protest-rocks-nddc-head-office-in-port-harcourt-rivers-state.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITl4n6g3Lws

By Ojioforgana Ifeanyi Eri

For those of us that had the opportunity of serving our fatherland for one year, we were privy to the taste of a different world all together. I could still hear the danming military Bugle aborting our sweet sleep in the early hours of the morning. It was usually presaged by torchlight and commanding voices from soldiers urging us to go to the assembly ground.

I still remember the ceaseless drills that made me believe that everything about soldiers has to do with parades. They were never tired of it! For us that have no military friends or relatives, it was impressive to realize how humane, funny and normal these warriors can be especially in this part of the world where they are like gods. I am smiling now as I regurgitate the words and actions of our RSM at Awgu NYSC camp. He is the funniest man I have ever come across!

After the 3 weeks camping, we were posted to our various Places of Primary Assignments(PPA). In these places, we were introduced to Community Development Service(CDS), which is a none compulsory platform that Corpers (as we were fondly called) could extend hands of fellowship to their Host Communities.

Charity works like Boreholes, safety road signs, equipping secondary school laboratories and libraries, campaign against disease outbreaks, and so on were usual. Corpers were advised to undertake in small projects due to limited time and resourses.

It could be recalled that in 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan awarded about 100 outstanding Corps members with a scholarship to pursue post graduate degrees abroad. What Mr. President didn't know was that among all the awardees, the most worthy of them all was left behind at Cottage Hospital Iji-Nike in Enugu East local government area in Enugu state due to late completion of the daring project.

Around July, 2014, I had gone to see a friend's wife that had a baby at the hospital when I saw a very pretty girl serving concrete to Masons in a building site therein. Concerned, I was compelled to find out about her. Could it be her way of offsetting some hospital Bills? I was rather amazed when Miss Agunwa Juliet narrated her story.

Hear her: "I am a medical lab scientist posted here alongside 6 others by the National Youths Service Board. On getting here, we had no apartments available, so we suffered in various degrees before getting good footing. I am from Nachi in Udi Local Government here in Enugu state, so I operated from my village for over one month.

It was a more harrowing experience for many that are from remote parts of the country. It's no longer news how especially girls have encountered all sorts of evil in the past due to lack of accommodation.

Some have even been sexually harassed. This hospital equally needs medical personnel around to attend to emergencies, so that's why I took it upon myself to build a house for upcoming corpers. Both friends and family initially discouraged me due to the huge sum of money involved. NYSC urges me to complete it on time so I may benefit from the federal award but this project is big and people I hoped would assist me have all stood aloof.

However, I have remained undaunted since I don't do it just for the awards. I mean, award is good but what I am doing here is fundamentally humanitarian. I am equally from this state(she beamed a childlike smile), so let me do this one good thing."

On how she got her funding, she cheerfully said "First, I approached the Igwe of Nike(my host community) HRH Igwe Dr. Julius Nnaji. He gave me his blessings and some financial support, and has kept on assisting till date.

When all the politicians in this Senatorial zone refused to assist me, I ran to churches, corporate establishments, and some kind hearted individuals like Mr. & Mrs Jerry Ugwu and Mr. & Mrs. JC Ugwu. Building Materials Market(Timber Shed) in Trans-Ekulu also supported with some materials. I spend my monthly allowances here, and I also serve concrete and do all sorts of work here when I lack money to pay my workers as you can see."

When I asked her about challenges she encountered on the course of fund raising, she beamed her usual faultless smile and replied, "You know how animalistic some people can be. Can you imagine a man keeping 100, 000 naira on his office table, asking you to give yourself and have the money? It was so disgusting!"

I was personally moved how rare and compassionate this girl was. She could have diverted all the generated funds to her personal needs. She could have joined other of her colleagues that saw this time as a makeup for all the "lost" years in their parents' cage.

Rather, she gave all her time and money to this godly course. I supported her with 10 bags of cement and urged her to continue the good work. The project was finished months after she had passed out. The commissioners of Health, Youths & Sports and NYSC officials commissioned the elegant 6 roomed Bungalow with modern toilets and bathrooms. They promised to inform the state governor, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of her rare gift to the state.

My heart bled when in November, 2018, I stumbled on Juliet at Shoprite Onitsha. I was excited to hear news from her NYSC project but she rather broke my heart. She said that she had still not gotten any job, and that all her calls and text messages to Mr. Ugwuanyi have been ignored. The only one day the call was picked bathed her with abuses by the governor's aid, asking if she knew she was disturbing the state governor.

It could be recalled that during Big Brother Naija, some state governors exhibited what I describe as mating an already pregnant elephant by pouring more millions of naira on the runners up and winners of a whopping sum of 25 million naira.

I am not against supporting entertainment(even as such a platform has met a wide range of criticisms bodering on its profane nature); I am only saying that people like Juliet deserve more honours.

Best graduating students in our federal and state universities deserve better awards than those so called entertainers. Secondary and Primary school students should be encouraged through inter school quizzes.

Why it is so sad is that this girl spent more than 4.5 million naira on that project; an amount that could have helped her further her studies in any part of the world. Even as she did not get the federal government Award, it would have just been fair if her own state offered her a good job in appreciation.

It is worrisome since Enugu State governor, Mr. Ugwuanyi, unlike his predecessors, is loved by all his subjects due to his kindness. Why then is it difficult for him to honour this rare heroine? Even if he lacks funds for a big recognition, a handshake will go a long way to make her feel appreciated. It will also encourage other intending patriots.

Anybody that knows Mr. Ugwuanyi should please plead with his usual compassion. Philanthropists like Prince Arthur Eze, Chief Emeka Offor, DSP Ike Ekweremmadu among others that are known for their kindness should please help appreciate this good Nigerian.

Juliet can be reached on 0703072****. (Contact us for full details)

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/12/a-sad-tale-of-a-super-copper.html

*Northern Governors Urged To Pay New Nigerian Workers’ Entitlements

By Ibrahim Adamu, Kaduna

Workers of New Nigerian Newspapers have called on Governors of 19 of Northern states who are owners of the Company to fast track the process of paying staff of the Newspaper their entitlements in the interest of justice and fairness.

According to a communique jointly signed by the Joint chairman, Nicholas Dekera and Ibrahim Adamu for joint secretary, the appeal was chorused at a congress held on the premises of the company in Kaduna to deliberate on ways forward for the company which is now into online publication since it suspended production of hard copies since 2015, both serving and retired workers of the company have challenged Northern states Governors to as a matter of urgency resume the process of liquidating assets of the company earlier suspended due to a court order which has now been vacated to enable workers of the company live a normal life many of whom have lost their lives due to lack of finance to take care of their health.

“Our members have been living in penury and abject poverty. Many have been ejected by their landlords, many could not pay their children school fees and other expenses that are vital to a good life due to lack of salaries.

“It is high time owners of the company looked into the issue of workers of New Nigerian Newspapers with compassionate and do the needful by paying the staff their accumulated salaries.

“Many Governors of Northern states have come and gone without doing anything meaningful to address the plights of workers of New Nigerian.

"We are however, optimistic that success would be achieved with the current set of Governors who have moved a step forward in the process of liquidating assets of the company to pay staff off.

"We are urging them now to continue with the process for the benefits of all parties involved,” according to the communiqué," it stated.

The workers however commended the federal Government for commencing payment of pension to workers who had worked under the FG ownership of the company.

The communiqué also acknowledged the important roles played by Northern States Governors who facilitated the release from the Federal Government the sum of 2.1 billion Naira for pensioners.

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/12/we-are-dying-pay-us-our-entitlement-new-nigerian-newspapers-staff-beg-northern-governors.html

Anambra based pencil artist identified only as chukwuma Peter has displayed a perfect painting he made of Atiku Abubakar, a Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He captioned the Artistic work with a nice piece as he professed his support for Atiku.

"A man with a clear vision for the masses,driving success through intent hard work and perseverance. I may not speak for all, but truly, he has all my support cum 2019.
Here is an art work by me to celebrate our next President.
#Atiku for the president
#Ndi igbo are solidly behind you
#2019Election #the change element we want #a man of dignity
#Young Prince Art #Atikuportrait".

Chukwuma Peter aka Young prince is gradually getting fame through his passion as an artist despite being in the third year of his Mechanical Engineering studies.

The fine artist is pursuing a rewarding career, making portraits with uncanny resemblance for top Nigerian officials.

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/11/election-2019-young-anambra-man-create-a-perfect-pencil-portrait-for-atiku.html

DJ Cuppy, the daughter of Billionaire Otedola, has revealed why she will never consider leaving music despite backlash from some of her fans.

Cuppy stated this following comments from her fans on her style of music; some of her fans has advised her to quit singing and focus on her Disk Jockey (DJ) career. But Cuppy insisted that she will never quit music.

In a recent post on her twitter page, Cuppy said the reason why she can never quit music is because it makes her happy.

She wrote;

"Music makes me happy, and that is all that matters. What makes you happy? Nobody will ever deter me from my purpose and you shouldn't let them do that to you either!

"Thank you to all my cupcakes for the encouragement and support. I will always better myself for you.

Source: https://newspadi.com/2018/11/dj-cuppy-speaks-on-leaving-her-musical-career.html

Reports have emerged about the series of meetings and lobbying that took place at the Onitsha GRA residence of Mr Peter Obi, the VeePee candidate of the PDP in the 2019 general elections, for the immediate impeachment of the Anambra State House of Assembly Speaker. And subsequently, Governor Wille Obiano.

It was gathered by close sources that the PDP, through former Governor Peter Obi, has concluded plans to turple the smooth flow of governance in the State.

According to sources, this move is coming on the suspicion that Governor Willie Obiano will work for the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, in the 2019 election.

The meeting which took place at the instance of Mr Peter Obi, targeted 15 of the incumbent State Assembly members who were unable to secure the Reelection ticket of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the just concluded primaries.

These legislators led by the Son of a former Commissioner in Peter Obi's administration, Hon Ikem Uzozie were said to have received 10million Naira each from Mr Peter Obi. The first trench of 10million was for the mobilization to impeach Rt Hon Rita Maduagwu, who is considered to be strongly in support of Governor Obiano.

The next phase of the impeachment charade was to be targeted at Governor Obiano if they had succeeded in removing Madam Speaker yesterday.

Eyewitness reports confirmed that the 15 lawmakers headed immediately to the Onitsha residence of Mr Peter Obi after their impeachment ploy was botched by members of the house loyal to the Speaker.

Further reports have it that funds have been voted by the PDP VeePee and other opposition elements to cause serious unrest in the legislative arm that will supposedly trickle down to other critical areas of the State.

According to an anonymous source, the PDP is doing this to create an inroad to Anambra where it is currently expected that Mr Peter Obi may fail in 2019 if these upsets are not put in place.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2018/11/exposed-how-former-gov-peter-obi-funded-the-foiled-impeachment-of-anambra-state-speaker.html

The Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation in collaboration with the Presidential Committee on North-East Initiative on Thursday in Maiduguri commenced medical outreach for the treatment of 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons suffering from Vesico Vaginal Fistula.

Executive Secretary, Rev. Jemaimah Kalu, who disclosed this at the launching of the two-day outreach at Bakkassi IDPs Camp, also said that the foundation has done preliminary investigation and discovered that toilet infection was common at most camps.

She said the foundation decided to intervene by distributing antibiotic drugs to the IDPs.
Kalu said: “We found out that due to the use of public toilet by many people at the camp, toilet infection is rampant among women.”

She said drugs for the treatment of chronic wound and skin infections were also given to the IDPs by health workers, mobilised by the foundation and PCNI.

She said: “Others may be bringing food, but Kalu Foundation felt medical intervention would go a long way in assisting the IDPs.”

Mr. Kenneth Udeh The Special Assistant (Media) to Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu also said that the free treatment was part of the activities lined up by the foundation for the year to alleviate poverty. As it had previously commenced the issuing of interest free soft loans in January to petty traders even before the FG commenced it's trader moni programme.

The foundation had also distributed vehicles to individuals for its transportation scheme. He urged other well meaning Nigerians to emulate the foundation.

In his remark, Ibrahim Machina, PCNI representative in Borno, commended the foundation for coming to the aid of the IDPs.

He appealed to other local and international foundations to emulate Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2018/11/borno-agog-as-orji-kalu-foundation-storms-maiduguri-commences-vvf-free-treatment-of-1000-borno-idps.html

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP)  has commiserated with the people of Osisioma L.G.A in Abia State over the pipeline explosion which claimed many lives.

This is contained in a statement issued from the Atiku Media Office on Wednesday in Abuja.

ABACITYBLOG reported that the pipeline explosion killed not less than 60 persons and destroyed properties on Oct. 12, in Umuimo and Umuaduru communities in Osisioma Local Government Area, Abia.

The PDP candidate, who was represented by the Vice Presidential Candidate and former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, visited the affected communities in the company of Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, and other officials of the state.

According to Abubakar, the news of the explosion was very devastating and it is particularly touching that so many lives were lost to the incident.

He said that the fatal incident should raise the red flag for proper safety measures along all pipeline beds across the country.

Abubakar condoled with the government and people of Abia State, praying for families that lost dear ones to the incident to have the fortitude to bear the loses.

According to the statement, Abubakar donated the sum of N10 million to the government and people of the affected communities.

Other dignitaries who welcomed Obi include the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe and Hon. Solomon Adaelu.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2018/10/aba-pipeline-explosion-atiku-donates-n10m-commiserates-with-victims.html

Below is the sad story of patients who are stranded at the Aba General Hospital, although, they have been treated and discharged, but they are yet to pay off their hospital bills.

According to reports, the patients who narrated their ordeals are pleading with well meaning Nigerians to come to their aid as they have no one to turn to.

When newsmen approached the patients, each of them has one peculiar story to tell, but their conditions are similar. Their bills differ, the illness that brought them to the hospital differs as well, but they are in the same boat. One thing, money has suddenly turned them to friends as they are often seen close to each other watching and waiting for the messiah that is yet to come.

One of the patients, Mrs. Chizoba Joseph - mother to the 5 month old Emmanuel Joseph,  who hails from Orlu in Imo State, but married at Isiagu in Ebonyi state narrated her ordeals, she said, “God will bless the hospital management for their kindness so far. I came here on 11th of September. My son suddenly developed swollen body.

“I brought him here for treatment and the Doctors here did marvelously well even when we didn’t have anything to offer. He is well now, but I cannot afford the bill given to me that is why I am staying here morning and night begging God to remember me and my child.

“Our bill is 44,000 naira and we cannot afford it. My husband is alive. He is a welder and since then, he has been struggling and trying his best to raise the money. We heard workers are on strike, but I am begging for mercy. We have not eaten anything since morning,” she said.

Another patients, Mrs. Amaka Ukaegbu had a different story to tell. She is a 29 years old woman from Ohaozara in Ebonyi and is married to her husband who is from Umuahia, the Abia State Capital.

Narrating her story Amaka said, “I came here on the 1st of August but was operated upon for child delivery on the 2nd of August. My child died and this is my first pregnancy. My husband is a Corp Member and he is on his compulsory one year National Youth Service in Enugu State.

“Before my husband left Youth Service, he dropped 20,000 naira to take care of myself after delivery. When the issue of child delivery started, I went to some midwives and they gave me hot injection which practically caused me swollen legs. I was brought here under emergency, but after treatment, there was no more money to settle the bills.

“We only made small payment of 40,000. The country is too hard and my husband said they have not even paid them there where he is serving. I learnt they are usually paid 19,000 naira, but I have not seen any money since. I survived the pains by the grace of God after the death of my child.

“I don’t blame my husband because he loves me and if he had money he would have paid for it. I am begging government and anybody who has enough to please remember people like me. I am not an animal, I am human like every other person, but sickness and unfortunate situation has turned me to a leaving corpse. I beg people not to cast me away. I am a creature of God, but circumstances have made me a debased person.”

Another stranded patient, Gift Monday, a 16 years old SS3 boy from Akwa Ibom State said, “I stay here in Aba with my aunty. I was brought here with the case of ruptured Appendices. I was told we were charged 250,000 naira. My aunty said she has paid half of it, but remaining half. I just beg people of goodwill to come to my aid.

The story of Mrs. Mercy John is another pathetic one. Narrating here own story,29 years old Mercy John said she is fade up with life and doesn’t know what to do with her life anymore.

She said, “I am from Akpaa in Obingwa here in Abia State, but I was married in Ebonyi State. I was brought here to be delivered of a baby through operation. They did their best, but my baby actually died. I have been here since 2nd August. I was told my bill is 233,350 naira and we have paid close to half. My husband does handwork, but specializes more in fixing Almaco glass.”

Meanwhile, reacting to the above narrations, when contacted, Dr. Uko Samuel, Head Clinical Services General Hospital Aba, he said the hospital is well known for rendering services to Aba people first before asking for payment, which has been a problem as many patients who have been treated in the past go home without paying anything.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2018/10/sad-5-months-old-baby-mother-others-stranded-at-aba-general-hospital-over-bills.html

CROWNWEALTH019:
THIS USELESS FULL

Same way someone will tag your popsi as a full blown full

The state of Aba to Port Harcourt expressway is typically what is defined as "Death Trap", or can be described as a Nightmare to travellers plying the road on a daily basis.

From Aba to Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, is a journey of 45 minutes and on a normal day, motorist charge the sum of 300-500 depending on someones destination as Transport fare - But of recent, reverse is the case as motorist charges passengers the sum of N1000-N1500 per each person.

The road has been in a deplorable state over the years, starting from the past administration of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Although, the APC led federal government have claimed to have started work on the said road from Enugu, but the work as one may see is at the speed of snail.

Coming to Aba or going to Port Harcourt, one has to get up early in other to get to his/her destination on time.

The situation has caused a lot of business stagnation as many buyers and traders, especially those coming to Ariaria International Market, Aba - has decided to boycott the road, but is there any alternative route?

That is the question travellers have been asking. Do you think the federal government has forgotten the road really exist?

ABACITYBLOG recall that the expressway is a long road that link directly to the Northern part of the country, but why would the road be abandoned?

Motorist, both trailers conveying containers coming from Onne wharf also ply the road, on a daily basis, trailers fell on the road, goods worth billions of naira are being wasted.

This is a wake-up call, it's time the federal government should urgently intervene.

Source: https://abacityblog.com/2018/09/aba-to-port-harcourt-journey-of-45minutes-now-4hrs-as-motorist-hike-price-over-bad-road.html