"Ozoemezina, Memory and the Quest for Igbo Renaissance" Full Transcript of Obiano's Address at the Symbolic Memorial Ceremony for Ndi-Igbo that Paid the Supreme Sacrifice

AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR WILLIE OBIANO ON THE OCCASION OF THE SYMBOLIC MEMORIAL CEREMONY FOR NDIGBO THAT PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR NATIONAL UNITY, JANUARY 12, 2015

Protocol

Ndi Anambra ekenem unu!

Nke onye chilli ya zelu o!

My brothers and sisters, today is a great day in our collective memory. Today, we begin the symbolic effort of casting a long look backwards, beyond the immediate horizon of our national experience, to honour the memories of our loved ones who lost their lives to the various dark chapters of our national history. In doing this, we are guided by our belief that life itself is an unbroken stream of experiences stitched together by memory. Without memory, life assumes the attributes of a futile gaze into the void of time! Now before I go any further, let us observe a moment of silence in honour of our brothers and sisters in whose shadows we stand here today.

Anambra Women Endorse Dubem Obaze, say “He Has Distinguished Himself in Service to His People”

Anambra North women trooped out en masse earlier yesterday, Sunday, January 11, 2015 from the seven local government areas that make-up the senatorial zone to pay a solidarity visit to Chief Dubem Obaze at his Ochuche residence Ogbaru. Women numbering about 3000 gathered to reassure Chief Dubem Obaze of their indefatigable support and unalloyed loyalty pledging to vote massively for him in the February 2015 general election.

Spokesperson for the women Mrs. Ijeoma Obodoeze described Chief Dubem as the best candidate the zone could ever have had, in her words she said, "Chief Dubem is a man of impeccable character who has distinguished himself in service to his people, he did a lot for this senatorial zone during his tenure as the commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy matters. He attracted road projects, hospitals, schools for our children and numerous other projects to Anambra North that is why we the women of Anambra North is endorsing him as our candidate because we believe that the prize of worthy service is more responsibility."

Quick Facts About Buhari and Jonathan… A MUST READ!

 

Buhari had shoes but tendered no primary school certificate. Jonathan had no shoes but had Primary school certificate.

Buhari was a Nigerian Army General but bought no weapon for the military. Jonathan is a bloody civilian but bought NNS-Thunder and other artillery.

Buhari went to NDA but never allowed women to attend NDA. Jonathan did not attend NDA but allows women to attend NDA.

Buhari grew up with Almajiris but never built school for them. Jonathan never grew up with the Almajiris but built schools for them and feeds them.

Buhari grew up as a herdsman but never thought of creating grazing reserves anywhere for the poor Fulani farmers. Jonathan was never a herdsman but is creating grazing reserves for livestock farmers.

Buhari had been contesting Presidential election before Jonathan yet has not won any. Jonathan contested once against same Muhammedu Buhari and won.

Chief Victor Umeh’s March to the Senate

 

Chief Victor Umeh is no stranger to the politics of Anambra state and Nigeria in general; over the years, he has demonstrated a brilliant ability to stand firm in the rescue of the Igbo nation from the hands of political jobbers and misfits whose major interest in politics is the acquisition of lucre while offering poor representation.

As we get set for the forthcoming general election, the people of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone are once again faced with the daunting option of electing a man of strong moral and political fibre to be their voice at the Senate of the Federal Republic. Interestingly, we have an array of individuals stepping forward to be counted in the race to the hallowed chambers of the senate. Where then is our choice and what are the qualities we should be looking out for in electing an individual that would speak for us?

Hmm... See The Questions That Will Stop Buhari From Being Nigeria's President

 

Stated below is a compilation of critical questions that call for answers from Buhari to aide his acceptance by the electorates. 

Good response to these questions will totally endear the former general to the people otherwise Nigerians won't accept the gospel of APC because the content of the queries negates the promises of the party.

Questions for Gen Buhari and his party and I hope rather than insults we will get answers to these factual questions - Reno Omokri

See the questions below...

Governor Obiano Scoops Award in US, Woos Foreign Investors

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has urged the international business  community and Nigerians in the Diaspora who wish to invest in his state to take advantage of the one stop agency, the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) to make such investments without the rigmarole of dealing with multiple, incoherent agencies and offices. 


He made the comments while speaking as the special guest of honour at the USAfrica Interactive Forum at the weekend in Houston, Texas, where he received the award of ’Nigeria’s Governor of the Year’ 2014.


The former banker and auditor also listed prudent management of the resources of the State, economic enablers and aggressive attack on all forms of crime as the highlights of his performance in the past nine months of his administration.


Gov Obiano hinted that “even as my government is being commended for several achievements, we are going to achieve more significant projects in 2015 such as a cargo airport and an inland seaport. The flyover projects in Awka will be ready for use.”
   

On the other hand, Chief Obiano whose performance within one year has been widely commended also cautioned that the drop in the oil price has affected the size of funds given from the federal government. 


In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Chido Nwangwu, the Founder & Publisher of USAfrica, described “Gov. Obiano as a high-achiever who has dominated his environment in Anambra and has within 9 months left indelible marks on the Anambra landscape. I think he’s a technocrat who has made Anambra better and a humanitarian.” 


Further explaining why Obiano bagged the prestigious recognition, Dr. Nwangwu noted that “since taking over the mantle of leadership of Anambra State, the banker turned politician has, with purposeful zeal attracted investments and with the courageous heart of a bull, confronted criminals and miscreants who had unleashed mayhem and gripped the peace loving people of the state in the throes of trepidation, fear and death.


According to him, “In the course of the USAfrica Governance Index assessment across the State and other parts of the country, we reached the conclusion that Gov. Obiano has not only done very well in impacting various sectors of Anambra State but he has shown that a truly transformative leadership is possible within a relatively short period and utilizing very modest resources to push the great and sometimes boisterous State to its better heights and security.”


In attendance were the First Lady of Anambra State, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano and her daughter, Ndi Anambra in Diaspora and distinguished members of the Interactive Forum.

Here are some pictures taken at the event…

PICTURES: Buhari's APC Campaign Rally Flops in Awka, Anambra State

 

Ndi Anambra have echoed their believe in Gov Willie Obiano with overwhelming support for President Jonathan

Buhari's Campaign Rally at Awka was abruptly cut short as people refused to associate themselves with APC.

Buhari and his entourage instead visited the Igwe of Awka, HRM Gibson Nwosu and the Anglican Bishop of Awka before leaving the A-City.

The rally held today at Emmaus House, Awka can best be described as the worst campaign gathering ever conducted by any party in Nigeria.

This is a sign of the people's resolve to return President Jonathan come February 14, 2015.

It's however surprising that Sen Chris Ngige and a whole lot of candidates under the flagship of APC could not mobilize even hired crowd to receive their Presidential Candidate.

See more pictures..

Obasanjo Appears at the Wedding of President Jonathan's Daughter, Takes a Bow!

 

Just few moments after the National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Muazu said that Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will work for his party, PDP come February 14, Gen Obasanjo made a surprise appearance at the Wedding of the President's daughter in Abuja.

What do you think? Do you see the bow??? hehehe!

Jonathan Tongue-Lashes Buhari on Corruption says "You Do Not Fight Corruption by Throwing People into Jail"

 

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said his administration has fought corruption more than other past administrations in the country, asking the opposition All progressives Congress, APC, to tell Nigerians how it would tackle corruption if voted into power in the country.

Speaking in Enugu while flagging off his second term re-election and governorship campaign at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, the President tongue lashed the presidential candidate of the APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the former head of state wanted power to throw people into jail as was the case in 1983, when he threw into jail, Igbo politicians like the former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, the former governors of old Anambra and Imo States, Chief Jim Nwobodo and late Chief Sam Mbakwe respectively among others out of sheer wickedness.

His words…

Some Facts About INEC and Elections in the South-East/South-South

 

Many persons are anxious to have a glance at the registered voters as certified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)… For political, social and business reasons!

To water that appetite, INEC is set to publish the register of voters to be used in the 2015 general elections on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

This is a milestone in the build-up to the 2015 elections which will take place on February 14 and 28. Section 20 of the Electoral Act 2010 provides that the register of voters for an election should be published at least 30 days before elections.

According to an INEC bulletin…

Obiano wins Integrity, Anti-Corruption Award.

The high-performing governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has been named winner of this year’s edition of the Nigeria Integrity and Anti-corruption Awards.

According to Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria who instituted the awards, Governor Obiano earned the confidence of the awards panel for his commitment to public safety and security.

In the words of Dr Dagogo Lawrence, a spokesman of the institute, “Governor Obiano has demonstrated that the challenge of securing of lives and property could be prioritised and achieved with prudent leadership and focused direction.”

Speaking further,

iceCUBED X Partners With VoguePay to Power bitcoin Transactions in Nigeria

 

Nigerian online payment processor, VoguePay and iceCUBEDX have partnered to allow clients to trade bitcoin in their native Naira using their existing VoguePay wallets to fund their transactions.

The bitcoin market will officially begin trading on the 12th January 2015 and Nigerians can buy/sell orders for bitcoin instantly with further integration possibilities already in place to provide full crypto-merchant services to customers.

In a statement, Gareth Grobler, Founder ICE³ said, “We have to be realistic though, the Bitcoin technology has yet to be packaged and applied correctly for it to be a mainstream alternative currency, but as an agnostic payment settlement mechanism within a larger framework it ticks all the boxes and could perhaps have a significant impact on shaping the Nigerian digital economy landscape. It is a market that simply just cannot be ignored any longer.”

The Naira Market on ICE³X is currently live in the production environment and users are currently being verified in anticipation of the official market opening on 12th January 2015. ICE³X have been operating a successful bitcoin exchange in their native currency, Rand, since August 2013 and are also launching the Dollar and Sterling markets on the exchange at the end of January 2015.

VoguePay aims to power cross border processing capabilities using Bitcoin in Africa and not just Nigeria Bitcoin businesses and the firm says it bringing secure and effective payment processing facilities to Nigeria and is rapidly expanding their product offering to include alternative currencies.

“It’s been an amazing year for VoguePay. As we recently launched our latest platform (V 2.0), thousands of transactions have already experienced our unique service that our platform has to offer; and we are excited to be recognised as the best Nigerian online payment platform. Building relationships with reputable companies such as iceCUBED in South Africa, who are also focused on making e-payment accessible to as many people as possible; we will continue to set the pace of the Nigerian online payment industry. The example we are setting will pave the way for young African entrepreneurs to foster better business relationships, making the online markets more accessible to millions of Africans.” -VoguePay Compliance and Marketing director, Geoffrey Weli Wosu.

Ogidi Stakeholders Endorse Victor Umeh.

The occasion was 80th birthday celebration of High Chief E.O. Mbaekwe, Orimili 1 of Ogidi. It was a well attended event which brought together the who is who in Ogidi and beyond.

Chief Sir Victor Umeh alongside two other contenders for the Anambra Central Senatorial seat were present at the event.

While the incumbent and APC candidate, Senator Chris Ngige exchanged warm embrace with Chief Victor Umeh, Chief Obiorah Okonkwo, a PDP contender to the Anambra Central Senatorial seat and an indigene of Ogidi  gave Umeh a hug and declared that he would be happy to have Umeh at the senate if himself does not go.

Easy Road for APGA's Alex Otti as Court May Disqualify Abia PDP Candidate over Tax

 

Dr Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance may probably have an easier battle if court grants the prayers of Obasi Uba.

The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the February 28, governorship election, Okezie Ikpeazu, may lose his candidature following allegation of nonpayment of personal income tax for 2010 and 2011.

The action amounts to non-compliance with the provisions of Section 24(f) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

In this vein, Uche Ogah, who came second in the governorship primary election held on December 8, 2014, may be presented as the PDP candidate.

Horrible: Enugu Traditional Ruler Accuses his Subjects of Witchcraft, Evokes Anger and Condemnation

 

This report came in from lawyer and blogger, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu.

The story sounds like a fairy tale or a Nollywood Epic Movie script but the story is real and happened in Unadu community in Enugu State.

The traditional ruler of Unadu community In Nsukka Enugu State a retired police officer, Barnabas Agbaji who allegedly forced himself to become the Igwe of the town recently elevated the act of wickedness by arresting" two of his subjects Remigus Nwa Ikeagwu and Silas Ameh, arbitrarily accused them of witchcraft, convicted the accused of being guilty of the offence of Witchcraft, hung a tire around their necks, tied fresh palm fronds all over their bodies and paraded them around the community as common criminals!!

See the Imo State born Henry Declared WANTED by EFCC

 

Find the EFCC Press statement below...

The public is hereby notified that Henry Ikenna whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with a case of Obtaining Money under False Pretence. Ikenna, who hails from Arondizuogu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State is 34 years old, dark in complexion and speaks English and Igbo fluently.

His last known address is: House 2, No 4 Setraco, FHA Gwarimpa, Abuja. Anybody having useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the Commission in its Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt and Abuja offices or through these numbers: 09-4604620, 070-26350721,07026350722,070-26350723,070-6350724, 070-26350725 Its e-mail address: info@efccnigeria.org or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.

Breaking News... True Christian Pilgrimage!

 

HELLO, HELLO, HELLO!!!

BREAKING news for you, hear this now.

TRUE Christian Pilgrimage

HALILUYAH!!!

Come and witness and bear witness to the first Christian Pilgrimage EVER, designed by Christian ministers to help you fulfill your spiritual aspirations. Come and see the incredible power of He that sits upon the throne, forever and ever. Amen. This experience will be an unforgettable experience you will take back home with you.

All Christians - Evangelicals, Catholics, Anglican are one single large family. WE should all humbly and unconditionally surrender our selves to the leadership, and headship of our Lord and savior YAHOSHUA (JESUS). May all honor, glory, power and authority be unto HIM forever and ever, AMEN.

We as Christians are well aware of the importance of this journey to you bearing in mind the words of our Lord YAHOSHUA (Jesus). He taught us the importance of a moment in our lives to be alone with God. In Matt., 26; 36 He said to his disciples, sit here and I go yonder and pray.

Now pay attention. Nigeria has one of the largest contingents of tourists flowing into Israel every year under the Federal/state government subsidy or sponsorship. These tourists are supposed to be PILGRIMS, but they end up as tourists, because the people are not well informed, and or due to lack of true knowledge of pilgrimage, See, Hosea: 4; 6. They came to the Holy land empty, and hungry in search of spiritual food. Eventually, they go back to their respective states in Nigeria emptier than they came, their mission unaccomplished. They are left with so many questions without answers. Their dreams of coming to the Holy land turned into a nightmare. They are a little confused of why they came to the Holy land, at all. The ONLY reason for these troubles is that the people are not well informed, and or lack of true knowledge of pilgrimage, so they settle for what they are given. See Hosea 4; 6. Note also Gen 29; 27-28, Jacob did not get what he bargained for- Rachel, so he went extra mile to get Rachel.

The point we are making here, is that EVERY religion – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have, and SHOULD conduct their pilgrimage according to their RITES, and CUSTOMS. Do not mix, for you can not give what you don’t have, or promise what you are not.

A MUST READ: Full Transcript of President GEJ's Speech at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos

 

FULL TRANSCRIPT OF PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S REMARKS AT THE FLAG-OFF OF THE PDP 2015 CAMPAIGN IN LAGOS ON THURSDAY,

JANUARY 8, 2015

Your Excellency, the chairman of our great party, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, senior members of our party here on this great occasion, we have spent so much time here so I will not bore you with protocols.

Today, I am going to address only a segment of the Nigerian population. I am going to address the people who are voting for the first time, those of you who will attain 18 years this year.

That means I am addressing the young people. I do not want to address old people like me, because we are spent already and I will crave your indulgence Nigerian youths, those of you who are here, and those of you watching us at home, listen to what I am saying.

Cheii!!!... Read What Oba of Lagos told Jonathan "Obasanjo is NOT a Yoruba Man"

 

Below is the transcript of the statements of Oba of Lagos today. He bared his mind on Nigeria's former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

OBA OF LAGOS,  RILWAN AKIOLU I ON CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO  DURING PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S VISIT TO HIS PALACE, JANUARY 8, 2015

“…Lagos people are suffering, the suffering was caused by Obasanjo, from Federal Secretariat to Federal Houses and that was why we were very bitter with Obanikoro when he went with the Army to go and ransack a purely traditional place and the place belongs to the palace.  

As a father I have forgiven him and he has repented.

Bola Tinubu and Obanikoro are friends. They both have their good and bad sides. It is Bola Tinubu who saved the Yoruba race and Lagos from the devil Obasanjo.     

EXCLUSIVE: See the Real Pictures from the PDP 2015 Campaign Flag Off

Did you miss the PDP 2015 Campaign Flag off held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos today?

Here are exclusive photo shots from the grand gathering of the PDP faithful...