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UCHE-GATE: HOW SOLOMON OGBONNA RIDS OHANAEZE LAGOS OFF ‘THE OSAMA BIN LADEN OF IGBOS’.

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By Oki Samson.

*John Uche’s Many Sins Have Found Him Out
*Wants Ndigbos to Support the Ruling Party in Lagos

‘He is the number 1 liar among Igbos. He is the most consistent liar in West Africa. Even his good morning is questionable’ were the exact words used to qualify Chief John Uche by the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Lagos, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene on the startling revelations that has been found concerning the former Igbo leader.

The pioneer leader of the Ohanaeze in Lagos, John Uche who has been impeached as far back as 2001 for his scandalous and nefarious activities continues to parade himself as a nuisance to the public good of Igbos. Thus, it was loud jubilation among Igbos in Lagos when the current leadership of Solomon Ogbonna found out the incriminating documents.

‘Through our prayers and the efforts of the executives, we have fished him out. I see this achievement as my highest to be able to track down the Osama bin Laden of Igbos’, Chief Aguene remarked.

A press release that Trek Africa Newspaper got signed on 3rd of August 2001 titled: ‘Impeachment of Chief John Uche as President of Ohanaeze Lagos state’ by the Enugu Central Body of Ohanaeze have wholesomely found Chief John Uche culpable for many fraudulent acts such as the C of O extortion, NNPC and NPA contract racket, almost swindling former Secretary-General of British Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku of NGN 13.9million in a chieftaincy corruption scheme, political thuggery against Prof. Ben Nwabueze, moving the office of the organization to a public place like the National Stadium, usurping the role of the organization’s secretary among others.

As at 2001, the Mkpuke Committee recommended ‘John Uche is a man of questionable background. A criminal and one of the 419 kingpins in Lagos. It is because the business of 419 is no longer paying that this man is trying to hijack Ohanaeze in Lagos state at all cost.’

The Philip Umeadi-led committee concluded: ‘John Uche stands impeached and removed as a functionary of Lagos state either as President or Chairman and this must be publicized as broadly as possible.’

The Ohanaeze General Assembly also confirmed this dismissal by a statement released on 26th February, 2002 and duly signed by the Chairman, Hon. Justice Eze Ozobu (rtd) and Secretary-General, Prof. B.O. Nwabueze (SAN, NNOM).

Therefore, it is criminal for Chief John Uche to keep causing disunity and rancour close to 20 years since the decision of the national body of Ohanaeze in Enugu, its headquarters. Proper prosecution of such a dubious man by law enforcement agencies is long overdue. And anyone that is associating with him is committing sacrilege according to the high customs of Igboland.

On his wisdom at bringing out this fact, Chief Ogbonna shared: ‘Before coming to this office, I made up my mind that I wanted to bring unity between Igbos and their host community and I know that leadership is sacrifice not enterprise. It is not a leadership of allocation so I know my relationship with others is what will uplift me. My wisdom is from God.’

‘For over 20 years of Ohanaeze, they always meet in beer parlours and backyard of homes but when I came I got a place where all Igbos can call home. A man must have two addresses – home and office. Since I knew John Uche, he is been dubious. Some of his foot soldiers is one Kalu who said I will sign a MoU with him that will make him get 60% of whatever comes for Ohanaeze while I use remaining 40% to work. I said NO. And I remain focus in spite of them.’

‘Recently I gave a widow N250,000. The woman said she has never received anything from Ohanaeze. I want to win 90% of Ndigbos to make them realize that it is good to support the ruling party wherever you are. When I first met Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu, my spirit told me this is a man of God and one that will listen. He has done well. Our people should be more patient. The government has just passed one year. They move stage by stage’, Chief Ogbonna concluded.

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Breaking: Kellysbookstore opens for business, to push boundaries….

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Kellysbookstore, an online bookstore has opened its online store for avid readers all over the world and the CEO of the company ,Miss Opemipo Fabiyi has opened up on why she joined other firms selling books online.

 

Kellysbookstore, an online bookstore based in Lagos has now officially opened its store and the firm promises to change the way online bookstore operates in Nigeria and other parts of the world. The bookstore according to its President and CEO, Miss Opemipo Fabiyi stocks books from different genres viz; Children, icton,business,religous,non-fiction,biography,classics and so on.

 

Opemipo whilst speaking to CityNews Newspaper states that Kellysbookstore ”is out to become the number one marketplace for books in Nigeria. Our customers and would-be customers alike can search for a book by title or author using their web browser, add it to their shopping cart, and then purchase it using a debit or credit card transaction. According to Opemeipo ‘we deliver a unique experience to our customers as we have put in place structures that support book lovers who wish to patronise us.We are out to do things differently in our sub-sector”.

Customers can reach on using our different social media handles.

 

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Man’s Inhumanity to A Teenage Girl – Olori Janet Afolabi

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Labake is a mentally challenged teenager. Two years ago someone took advantage of her condition, impregnated and abandoned her. She was begging for food and money to survive.

The first time l saw her was in October 2020 when she strayed into my event. She was being dragged out by security men when she caught the attention of Kafayat Oyetola, Osun state , First Lady,who was my guest.

The First Lady took Labake to Oshogbo,rehabilited, took care of her till she delivered. Then she brought Labake back to Apomu,headquarters of Isokan local government area of Osun state.

This year again,2022, an unknown man whose name according to Labake is “Operator” impregnated her and disappeared.

On Thursday November 3, l was told Labake was at the Palace gate.I thought it was her usual visit for support. I asked my staff to take some things to her.He came back with a paper and said Labake was crying profusely.

The paper was the Scan result which showed among other things that she had been due since October 24 and the baby’s breech position in her womb posed great danger to her life.The baby’s head was up instead of down.The ideal position for birth is head down.

I asked the security to let her in. When l saw her, l didn’t need to be told that she was in great pain.l called Julius Edet and Moses Bello (both members of the Medical team l set up for my project “Initiative To Stop Teenage Pregnancy,) to come to the Palace .

They took her to the Health Center. After payment was made for registration and tests, the officials said there was no doctor to attend to her.

She was taken to another Health centre.The Matron spoke to me.She said Labake’s condition was beyond them.She advised that Labake be taken to a private hospital or General hospital Oluyoro in Ibadan because the only way she could give birth was through operation.

For me Ibadan was not an option at all because of distance and gridlock.Labake may not have have survived the stress in the condition that she was.

I decided to call Goke Odetunde, Chairman of our local government .He responded immediately.l told him the situation on ground.He said Labake should to be taken to a private hospital in a neighbouring community.
He also paid the bill.

To the glory of Almighty God,the operation was successful.She delivered a baby boy.Mother and child are alive.

But the journey to save Labake has not ended.I would like to rehabilitate and provide a secured shelter for her.She can then acquire a skill or start a trade.

I want to thank the Chairman for the rapid response and kind gesture.Julius and Moses for devoting their time and attention to be with Labake throughout her agonising hours.

I want to appeal to the men who keep talking advantage of Labake’s mental condition to sexually harrass/ abuse/ impregnate her, to desist. If she were your sister or daughter l do not think you will be happy if someone does that to her.

Most likely, you would describe such action as man’s inhumanity to a vulnerable teenager girl.

Olori Janet Afolabi is a CNN Award Winning Journalist, Author and Queen of Apomu Land.

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What You Should Know About King Charles III

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history recently died at the age of 96, according to a statement by Buckingham Palace.

Following the demise of the queen, she is expected to be succeeded by Prince Charles, the eldest of her four children with her late husband, Prince Philip.

Prince Charles III also known as Charles Philip Arthur George was born on 14 November 1948 and was heir and Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay from 1952. As the oldest and the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, he has since held the title from July 1958.

Early life

As the first grandchild of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, he was born in Buckingham Palace and attended Cheam and Gordonstoun schools, just like his father, Prince Phillip before furthering at the Timbertop campus of Geelong Grammar School in Victoria, Australia.

He became the Prince of Wales in 1969, among other royal titles, after he had spent a term at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth, where he learned to speak Welsh. Two years later, Charles took his seat in the House of Lords, the upper house of the parliament of the United Kingdom.

Upon earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cambridge, Charles served in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy from 1971 to 1976.

Family and personal life

In 1981, Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, who became the Princess of Wales and together, they had two sons, William and Harry, who are second and sixth in line to the throne.

In 1992, the couple agreed to separate in late 1992, and their marriage was dissolved about four years later.

In 2005, Charles married Camilla, who became known as the Duchess of Cornwall and the couple lived together in Clarence House, a British royal residence on The Mall in London. However, they are expected to move into Buckingham Palace now that he is king.

Charles has five grandchildren from both of his sons.

Special interests

With a particular focus on global sustainability, he has spearheaded a number of initiatives and charitable work over the years.

In 2007, he started an initiative called Mosaic, which offers mentoring programs to young people growing up in deprived communities.

In 2010, he also launched the Campaign for Wool to promote awareness of the environmental benefits of wool and expand the market for British sheep farmers who are struggling to make ends meet.

Charles and Camilla, 75, are also expected to be coronated side-by-side, per Elizabeth’s request that Camilla becomes queen consort – the title given to the wife of a reigning king.

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