Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

BY PETER OGBUOKWA and UZUMMA OKOLI Chief Emmanuel Umeohia, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Emab Plaza, has advised political parties to zone the presidency to south East in 2023 for the sake of fairness and equity as well as to achieve oneness in the country. · He said this in an interview with the Sun Newspapers recently in hometown, Amichi, Nnewi South , Anambra state to commemorate his 70th birthday. The octogenarian who used the occasion to bare his mind on the state of the nation, insecurity and his journey so far, also proffered solution on the way forward…

There have been an indication that things are getting better and sons and daughters of Iwere Nation are coming together in unity to support the newly emerged Olu of Warri Designate, Omoba Tsola Emiko after one of the prominent Prince in Itsekiri land, Prince Harrison Oritsemone Jalla throwing his weight behind the new Olu of Warri Designate pledging his unalloyed loyalty. It will be recalled that the Ooni of ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II had earlier released his statement 4 days ago where the first class monarch acknowledged the peaceful process by Itsekiri ruling houses that lead to…

A former member of House of Representatives, Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko has expressed concerns over the wave of criminality and violence in Nigeria,warning that if uncurbed,the insecurity could threaten the existence of the nation. Prince Nwoko said widespread incidents of banditry,kidnappings and murderous attacks had not only placed Nigeria in grave danger but also dehumanized her citizens amidst killings and terrorism. This is contained in a statement issued by Prince Ned Nwoko today in Abuja titled “ INSECURITY AND NIGERIA: A CALL FOR CONCERTED ACTION TO SECURE THE NATION” Prince Nwoko stated that Boko Haram, bandits,kidnappers, cultists as well as…

The Hon. Minister of State for Education Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba paid Prince Ned Nwoko a courtesy visit. The duo discussed the Malaria Project and Nwajiuba opined succinctly that the is a laudable project but a whole lot of orientation and attitudinal change is required for successful implementation. He further suggested the need to adopt other Biological strategies in fighting the Malaria vector which is mosquitoe. Prince Ned also shared his Antarctica Journey with him and the motivation behind it which is to create Awareness for a Malaria Free Nigeria and Africa as a whole. On the Malaria Project, the Ministry of…

Itsekhiris are Yorubas, ditto their ruling house which originated from Benin, after all, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II has also affirmed his Yoruba-Benin ancestry during his coronation in 2016. I recalled during Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s tenure as Governor of Delta State, Dr. Frederick Fasehun of OPC fame came with some Yoruba Obas using “Alajobi” to ask me to prevail on Chief E. K. Clark and associates to stop their opposition to Uduaghan’s government, because Uduaghan, an Itsekhiri is a Yoruba man. As a lawyer, it is disturbing that my friend, Chief Ayiri Emami and…

The Billionaire Philanthropist and Antarctica explorer Prince Ned Nwoko through his foundation, PRINCE NED NWOKO FOUNDATION is set to empower the creative industry with millions of Naira and a platform to stardom. It will be Recalled that in January 2020 the husband of Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels went on a symbolic expedition to the extremely cold Antarctica to create an Awareness on the scourge of malaria in Africa and being at the fore front to Eradicate Malaria Africa starting with Nigeria. He made history as the first BLACK AFRICAN TO REACH THE SOUTH POLE, ANTARCTICA.In a statement jointly released by…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has confirmed the release of eight RCCG members, kidnapped on March 26 by gunmen. The church members were kidnapped while travelling along Kachia road in the southern part of Kaduna state Their bus was abandoned on the road. Members of the church worldwide thereafter went into prayer to get them released, after the kidnappers demanded N50 million ransom. The prayer was answered today Pastor Adeboye confirmed their release in a short message via his verified Twitter handle. “Today I got the exciting news that our brethren who were in captivity of kidnappers have all been released and…

The Top10 magazine, Nigeria’s foremost publication that celebrates excellence, has honored top 10 Nigerian international figures shaping developments at continental and global levels with a special edition. in the latest international edition of the magazine titled “Top 10 Nigerians on World Stage”, the magazine lists 10 distinguished Nigerians currently occupying important positions in continental and global organizations. The list includes professionals, technocrats, development experts, etc. leading the pack of these distinguished Nigerians are Dr. Okonjo Iweala, newly appointed Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO); Akinwunmi Adesina, two-term President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB); Professor Benedict Oramah, President, AFREXIM Bank;…

A new Olu of Warri has emerged. He is Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko. The Olu of Warri designate was presented the Omoba to the Itsekiri nation earlier on Monday. The Iyatsere of Warri kingdom and Acting Chairman Warri council of Chiefs and Olu Advisory council, Chief Johnson Amatserunreleghe announced the development at exactly 11.32 am before a gathering of Itsekiri prominent chiefs, Princes and sons and daughters. The new Olu-designate was born April 2, 1984, to Prince Godwin Toritseju Emiko (the late Ogiame Atuwatse II) and Gladys Durorike Emiko in Warri, Delta State. The Olu-designate holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in International Studies and Political science while minoring in History and Economics. He also holds a Master’s of Science degree in Management. Meanwhile, the Itsekiri nation has formally announced the passage of its monarch His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli at Ode Itsekiri, its ancestral…

There have been several calls on Nollywood movie practitioners, marketers and producers to bring sanity and regulate the make believe industry so as to produce quality and complete movie.One of the formidable association in Nollywood, AMPMAN (ACTIVE MOVIE PRODUCERS AND MARKETERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA) has taken the bull by the horn to bring sanity to the business of Movie production, sales and marketing so that the party involved can reap the rewards of their labor. AMPMAN headed by one of the top notch movie producers in South South of Nigeria and the CEO, Best Production, Mr Best ikenna irikannu with…