Special Invitation: 2015 Anambra State Christmas Carol and Festival of Nine Lessons

Christmas is here again, and as has become the tradition since the
inception of this administration, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano,
Governor of Anambra state will host the 2015 Anambra State Heritage
Christmas Carol on Monday, December 21st 2015.

Venue: Upper Iweka, Onitsha.

Time: 6pm.

Members of the State Executive Council, top government functionaries,
members of the state House of Assembly, traditional rulers, presidents
general of town unions, captains of industries, corporate groups,
members of the clergy, religious organizations, market men and women,
students and the public are by this announcement invited to
participate in this soul-lifting event.

Ndi Anambra, come let us worship the Lord and sing hymns unto His
praise as we await the joyful coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

The 2015 Anambra State Christmas Carol and Festival of Nine Lessons,
don't miss it!

Signed

Dr. Barrister (Mrs.) Uju Nwogu
Honourable Commissioner
Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism.






Ifeanyi Aniagoh
Executive Assistant to Gov Willie Obiano on Social Media

Teen Girl Dies While Masturbating, Parents Blame ‘Extremely Large Dildo

TOPEKA, Kansas – 

A 16-year-old girl was found dead in her home late Friday evening, apparently suffering from a heart attack while masturbating. Her parents, who would only give their first names, Joe and Carol, say they found their daughter, who they wish to not name, after they returned from their anniversary dinner.

“[Name redacted] knew she wasn’t supposed to use her mother’s big, black double-ender, and we’d never thought she’d sneak into our room and take it,” said Joe. “We didn’t really want to bring it up to her, because it’s embarrassing. I’d give anything to go back in time now, and tell her not to use such a big one. She wasn’t ready for that yet.”

“I’ve had so many more years of getting torn up, that really, I needed one that big to even feel it,” said Carol, who claims the dildo was around 9 inches or so in circumference. “[Name Redacted] was just a young girl. She shouldn’t have been taking one so big. It was too much, and her heart couldn’t take it.”

Joe and Carol say that they want their story to be a lesson to all parents, and that talking to your children about the dangers of excessively large sexual toys should be mentioned in the initial “birds and the bees” talk.

“Please, don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk to your kids,” said Joe. “They need to know that sometimes, a penis – real or fake – is just too damn big.”

NEAR POPE CARDINAL REVEALS THE TRUE AHIARA STORY

- O’STAR EZE; FRANCIS EKPONE.

The Rector of Pope John Paul the second Seminary, Awka, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Benjamin Ewelu has attributed the ongoing unrest all over the world to the fact that people have not started doing the will of God. He said this while interacting with the press at the reception ceremony of Francis Cardinal Arinze in the seminaryrecently.

In his words, ‘there is a lot of injustice in Nigeria and that is why there is no peace.’ He therefore advocated for Nigerians to give justice a chance and commit to doing the will of God if they wish to experience peace. He called for everyone to show love for God and for one another. This, he said, will solve the whole problem of man.

The event, which also marked the beginning of the jubilee of mercy in the catholic faith, featured the Cardinal consecrating some of the senior seminarians who had undergone the 33 day novena for consecration to Jesus through Mary. Speaking on the importance of the consecration ceremony, one of the seminarians who underwent the process, John Mary Muojekwuexplained that it helps to consummate complete devotion to Jesus Christ through Mary. “Prayer works by action and it is more important to live out the life of consecration.”

Francis Cardinal Arinze spoke about the role of the lay faithful inevangelization; the primary vision of the church. He said that the clerics should be clear on the point that the lay people are 99.9% of the church and therefore has significant part to play in carrying out the mission of the church. God has sent his son and the son sent his apostles and the church has been termed a missionary. Everyone by the pact of baptism has taken part of the responsibility of evangelization. He made it clear that in the church there are no spectators and proposed that the clerics provide more platforms for the lay faithful to exercise their faith. He expressed surprise that some clerics see the church to refer to their class alone. Of the 6.2 billion catholics worldwide, there are 51000 bishops, 143000 priests, and so one. All the clerics and religious are less than 1 million in number. Cardinal Arinze then defined the church to mean the union of all the baptized with Christ as their head. He said the definition goes beyond the physical boundaries of the Catholic Churchto include all the other churches that are not catholic.

There were also question and answer sessions during which the Cardinal responded to question on inter-faith marriage, clergy’s role in the civic society and the AhiaraBishop crisis.

Speaking on inter-faith marriage, he reasoned that if it is difficult for catholic couples to live in harmony, it should be more difficult for individuals of different faiths to live together as married couples. This, he said, is why the Catholic Churchpersuades against such unions. Francis Cardinal Arinze however said that a bishop has the canonical right to give his approval to such intended marriages when there is vehement insistence from the intended couples and after due deliberation with the parish priest in charge. On whether it is ok for a priest to work as a military man or a lawyer or a civil servant, the cardinal said the priest is only allowed to function as a chaplain in the army and to work as the church’s lawyer as a lawyer. “Why then did you become a priest, if you want to engage in any other profession afterward?” he asked rhetorically. The Ahiara problem was attributed to the lack of obedience to the pope by the members of the diocese.

Highlights of the event were gift presentations by the seminarians to the visiting cardinal and dance performances from Ikorodo dance group from Nsukka. In attendance were so many priests including the legendary Reverend Father Arazu.

SEAMATA commends FG on efforts to steady electricity supply, disassociates self from PRO-BIAFRA protest

Traders in the South East Geo-Political Zone under the auspices of South East Markets Amalgamated Traders Association, (SEAMATA) has commended the Federal Governmnet on its efforts to provide steady supply of improved  electricity supply in the entire South East since his assumption of office. "We are grateful and appeal to him to do even more for better improvement.

 
The SEAMATA say it has dissociated it selves from the protest activities of the members of the movement for the actualization of the  sovereign State of Biafra MASSOB and indigenous people of Biafra IPOB completely.

 

In a statement jointly signed by the President and the secretary of the Association Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo and Hon. Temple Udeh respectively the Association said she is constrained to react to the continuous calls for close of businesses in the zone in protest and solidarity for Biafra.

 

According to the statement the difficulties and hardship which traders and residents in general suffer during these protests had made the traders to direct that the association react to the situation and the development and make it's position very clear and unambiguous.

 The invasion of markets and other business outfits and the destruction of private property of individuals like shops and vehicles in the name of pro-Biafra Protest is not only condemnable but un-acceptable.

 "We are yet to understand the wisdom in the protest where the properties and other valuable belongings of the Igbos are either vandalized or destroyed by fellow Igbo man in the name of Pro-Biafra protest".

 

The hardship which the Igbos that re-Iocated from the North East in the wake of Boko Haram insurgency are passing through is still staring on the faces of every well thinking Igbo man while there has been calls from the Pro-Biafra Group for others doing their normal businesses in other parts of Nigeria to relocate to the Zone.

 

The statement further stated that no zone in this Country is an island and none can successfully develop without inter-relationship with the others. Times are hard and the traders condemn in very strong terms, any action, by group or individual that will further aggravate the already very difficult times experienced by traders in this zone. The traders are totally not in support of any protest that would affect adversely, on the people of the South-east Geo-political zone.

"We want to state categorically clear that traders in this Zone are in total support of the Administration of President Mohammadu Buhari and traders shall not support any action that will aggravate the hardship already being experienced in Nigeria".

 

"Traders in the zone wish to  appeal to Mr. President to urgently address the issue of dilapidated federal infrastructure in the South East particularly the federal roads that are now death traps.

 The roads include the Enugu Onitsha Express way, Enugu ­Abakaliki Express way, Enugu Port Harcourt Express way, Aba Owerri Road and Owerri Port, Harcourt Road.

 We sincerely appreciate that Mr. President had only stayed a few months in the office and inherited these dilapidated roads from the past Administration.

"our wish is that fixing these roads during this dry season will help in alleviating the suffering of the traders whose goods are always destroyed each time the vehicles conveying them fell as a result of bad road.

The traders commend Mr. President in his; unrelenting battle against corruption which had eaten deep into our social and economic fabric of this nation. We wish to re-state our support to Mr. President in this all important effort towards fixing back the dwindling economic situation.

The traders in the South East appeal to all the groups in the Country to close ranks with the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and support his efforts in resolving the numerous economic problems facing the country.

 
The Association commend the maturity of the traders in the South East that decided to toe the path of reason by not attacking the protesters that destroyed their wares and vehicles. While charging them to remain calm and go about their normal businesses without fear of molestation even in the face of any provocation

ASATU CLEARS AIR ON ANAMBRA VIGILANTE LAW

       

Dr. Jude Okolo

The National president of Anambra State Association of Town Unions, ASATU, Dr. Jude Okolo has cleared the air on the recent feud between traditional rulers and presidents General of various communities in Anambra state with the recently passed Anambra State Vigilante Law.

Aguata Diocese honours Gov Obiano, Ekwueme, Ezeemo, Onwuegbu, others at 10th Anniversary

The Second Republic Vice President Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Anambra state Governor Chief Willie Obiano and the leader of Progressives People's Alliance (PPA) Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, were among the dignitaries honoured by the Anglican Diocese of Aguata during its 10^th anniversary.

 

The award given to the dignitaries were part of the activities which featured during the one week celebration that ended at the Cathedral of St. John, Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state.

 

Speaking shortly before the awards, the Archbishop of Aguata Diocese, His Grace Most Rev. C.O. Efobi said the awards were for their individual contributions to the work of God in the Diocese and in the development of the nation.

 

Most Rev. Efobi who is also the Dean Church of Nigeria and Bishop of Aguata Diocese, said that the awardees had contributed immensely towards the successes recorded by the Aguata Diocese which was created in 2005.

 

The award recipients included Sir Engr. Anayo Bedford Onwuegbu from Enugu state, the oldest and longest serving traditional ruler in Anambra state, HRM Igwe Kenneth Orizu  of Nnewi, Late Igwe M.N. Ugochukwu ofUmunze; late Ven. Bernard Chukwurah Igilige, Most Revd. J.A. Onyemelukwe; Igwe G.O. Ezechukwu of Umuchu; Dr. Raymond Chukwugozie Obieri and Sir Jonah Onyebuchi Eze.

 

Earlier in his sermon at the church service to mark the 10^th anniversary, Archbishop Efobi expressed gratitude to God for great things he had done for the Diocese and the nation at large.

He traced the history of the Diocese which took off with five Archdeaconries, and has risen to 12.

 

Archbishop Efeobi who anchored his sermon on Psalm 126 verse 3 called on Nigerians to renew their faith pointing out that faith was essential in the work of God.

He told the congregation that God never reneges in his promises to mankind.

According to him, although our problems were numerous but God was greater than all the problems we have.

He stressed the need for people to intensify in prayer which he said was essential in working with God.

 

Fielding question from Journalist at the end of the ceremony, the leader of PPA and proprietor of Orient Newspapers, Mr. Godwin Ezeemo expressed gratitude for the honour done to him and said it was a call for greater service to God and the Diocese.

 

Also answering a question, Chief Anayo Onwuegbu said it was a privileged for anybody to contribute to the work of God.

 

He called on Nigerians to always use their resources to serve God.

 

Dr Sam Ezenwafor a participant at the epoch ceremony thanked God for giving the diocese willing men and women to work in his vine yard.

 

He said that the award would act as a stimulant to other faithful to use their God given wealth in evangelism and humanity.

 

In his own contribution, the Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Arch Christian Ike thanked all those who contributed in making the anniversary a success.

 

SICKLE CELL GROUP COMMENCE THANKSGIVING TOUR - O’STAR EZE

Aisha Maureen Edward, the coordinator of the Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder has said that the association has come to a point where it feels it is pertinent to form a thankful habit as they do not know when next they might have the opportunity given that their health status makes their demise like ‘the rapture’. She made this statement during a well attended thanksgiving service by the association at St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka.  She also saw the thanksgiving service which, she said, would be done in all the churches – Catholic and Anglican, in Anambra state, as a way of creating awareness and sensitizing members of the public. In her words, ‘our next port of call should be St Faith Anglican Church, Awka. They are also at the fore front of the fight.’ She said she was joyful that the presence of the wife of the governor was felt and was sure that everyone in the association would go home with smiles and something to talk about. She availed the opportunity to express her gratitude to former governor Peter Obi, who she said has donated graciously towards the cause of the association. She also appreciated the wife of the governor and the commissioner for health for their support. The coordinator also narrated how the kindness of the principal of Austica Memorial Secondary School, Nanka, Revd. Fr. Ebebe, who, she said, relinquished his school bus to the association to help convey the association members to the venue of the thanksgiving service, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka. ‘This gesture’, Aisha said, ‘was just the best one can do for us given the agony we go through walking about with our cancerous feet while the general public watches. My heart has been bought over as a result of this and many other selfless services of the priest towards the welfare of the association and I would say that today marks the beginning of my official relationship with the church.’ She said that the theme of the sermon was just right – ‘leadership though selfless service’, and admonished all and sundry to imbibe the church’s view of what leadership was all about. ‘Get yourself out of the psychological bondage and enjoy your life while it lasts’, she advised those living with sickle cell disorder, ‘it is time for you to come out and thank God for being a special person.’

Her Excellency, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, the wife of His Excellence, the executive governor of Anambra state, was ably represented at the thanksgiving service by Nwafor Orizu College of Education Provost, Cordelia Ego Uzoezie. The academic don affirmed that the cause of the Association of People Living with Sickle Cell disorder was a worthy one. She put it this way, ‘Firstly, the association wouldn’t have been existing without people living with the disorder. For them to come together to fight for their living is a welcome one, rather than waiting for others to think for them. So it is a welcome idea because it is now showing that the people have come of age to think for themselves and to fight for their living.’ The provost who wouldn’t attribute any appellation to her name expressed delight at what she termed the courage expressed by those living with sickle cell disease and saw it as a sign that they are now living above stigmatization. In the same vein, Mrs Uzoezie shared the two ways the first lady, Osodieme, is helping the association. ‘Osodieme is in the position to call on meaningful personalities in the state to support them in their health and education needs. More importantly, she has her own institution where the adult and young adults among them can equally join and learn a skill that can help them to be self reliant.’ Her message for the sickle cell patients was to ‘keep living; to fight for living and to work for a living.’ She encouraged them not to relent and admonished them to keep paying attention to their health and reading their body signs so they don’t get overtaken by crisis.

Speaking to the press, the officiating priest, Reverend Father Martin Obiajulu, who was representing Catholic bishop of Awka diocese, Most Revd Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor, said he was quite impressed with what the association had done. He said it was a thing of joy because no matter how one’s life conditions are, one should always learn to accept and thank God for them. ‘I thank God that they accepted their condition and they came to thank God. My prayer is that God will keep on blessing them; keep guiding and directing them in everything they are doing to ensure they reach the end. And in the end, they are granted eternal life,’ the St Patrick’s Cathedral pastor said. On his message to the members of the public in the light of the cause of the association, Fr. Obiajulu called on all well meaning Nigerians to come to the aid of the association. in his words, ‘it is not left for the church alone to care for them; the government and individuals, organizations have to help them to better their condition because it is not by their fault that they are sickly. That is the role we have to play as humans. The church has been trying her best.’

Also speaking at the event was Pharm. Dr. Uchebo Obiageli, the administrative assistant to the Honourable Commissioner for Health. In her interaction with the press, Pharm. Uchebo revealed that the ministry of health is partners in progress with the association as it has always been there right from the beginning. ‘On the day of their walk, the Honourable Commissioner for Health was there. He went through the walk and has been doing his best to support this group,’ explained the lady. She also revealed that the ministry is making efforts to see that the already existing sickle cell law to see that those living with sickle cell disorder in the state all benefit from whatever the state has for them. Dr. Obiageli identified intensive sensitization as is the modus operandi of the association as the right way to fight sickle cell scourge to a conclusive end. ‘I think if this is sustained (speaking about sensitization), in due time, there will be no case of sickle cell disease in this state,’ she postulated.

The press also spoke with one of the legal advisers of the association, Immaculata Chidinma Okonkwor.

Steer Clear of Eke -Awka Market ....Chairman Warns Intruders ....Traders Threaten War By Abuchi Onwumelu

Www.abuchionwumelu.com exclusively reports that the executive Chairman of popular Eke- Awka Market, Hon. Jude Emeka Agumadu has warned all those scheming to disrupt the existing peace in the market to steer clear of the market, vowing that the antics of his detractors will not in any way deter him from carrying out the good works he is doing in the market. This is even as he insists that there is nothing like illegal structures anywhere in the market as speculated in some quarters.

Chief Agumadu, who stated this in an exclusive interview with this blogger, said the traders had resolved to fight whoever that would halt the progress of the market.

His words, 'They are trying to use a particular non indigene of Awka to achieve  their selfish ends. We will not allow that to happen. Eke-Awka was built by Ndi-Awka, therefore, no one should be allowed to come and dictate to us.

'We know them; they are not happy because of our wonderful achievements. They messed up the opportunity given to them by the traders that's why they are plotting for our downfall. Let them leave us alone. Instead of them to swallow their pride and support our leadership they are busy looking for how they could destroy the market. They went and connived with a man who has about a month to go out office to come and disrupt what we have laboured to build over the years.

'We will not allow outsiders to come and destroy the aged long market which has generated so much revenue for Anambra State government. They started with the issue of Illegal structures but I tell you, there is nothing like that. Before we do anything here we'll first of all go and obtain approval from Anambra State ministry of commerce and industry. We are always following the laid down rules,' Hon. Agumadu Stated.

The market leader who doubles as President, Almagamated Market Traders Association of Anambra State (AMATAS), Awka zone, stated that the market was yielding so much money for Anambra state government and therefore should be shielded  from scavengers.

'We want these impostors to steer clear.They are distracting us. We know them and their sponsors. They are looking for money, they want to take over Eke-Awka but we'll not allow them. We don't need external influence,' Agumadu noted.

Speaking to www.abuchionwumelu.com, the Anambra State Market Women's Leader (AMATAS), women wing, Hon. Promise Chinwe Ezeigwe,  said the market under the leadership of Hon. Jude Agumadu had witnessed a massive turnaround.

She maintained that chairman had restored the perennial power failure in the market, dug boreholes with overhead tanks and also engaged many youths.

According to her, Hon. Jude Emeka Agumadu had helped the state government in fighting loitering, pick pocketing and other crime related offences which, she said hitherto was the order of the day.

'Immediately he came in, he made sure that he pulled those jobless youths out of streets of Eke-Awka. He offered them jobs that's why you no longer hear people looking for their handbags and wallets after purchasing,' Chief Mrs Ezeigwe stated.

She said the traders were ready to wage war against the alleged intruders and impostors, adding that they would go stark naked if they continue to harass and disturb their peace.

In their separate reactions, the erstwhile chairman of market of the market, Chief Charles Anierobi (CID) and Sec AMATAS Women Wing, Mrs Ann Nwakozo, lamented that some unscrupulous elements had invaded the market with a view of   riping the innocent and poor traders off. The duo stated that they are no longer found it funny again hence their outburst. They pledged their total support for Chief Agumadu whom they described as a compassionate and courageous leader.

OSODIEME'S DEATH - FALLACY

A Press Statement

Politicking with Death in Anambra State: The Height of Indecency

Our attention has been drawn to the vicious rumour injected into the social media by an immoral opposition, alleging that the amiable wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano, Osodieme has passed on.

This poisonous lie is a new low in opposition politics in Anambra State and one that must be condemned by anyone who has the slightest respect for the right to life and the dignity of the human person.

For the avoidance of doubt, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano is alive and in the best physical, psychological and emotional condition possible. She has been observing her annual vacation in the United States and has not had any reason to spend a night in the hospital since she arrived the USA.

We urge the general public to disregard this immoral rumour as there is no semblance of truth to it.

The power of life and death resides with the Almighty God and no matter what may be the cruel designs of man against his kind, life only comes to an end when it pleases God.

Thank you



Emeka Ozumba
Special Assistant, Media

SICKLE CELL GROUP'S STAKEHOLDERS' MEETING: RISING HOPE FOR SICKLE CELL PATIENTS.

The maiden edition of Sickle Cell Stakeholders' meeting held recently at Aguata Local Government Secretariat Hall with at least 200 Sickle cell patients in attendance, besides members of the clergy, the press, the red cross and a medical practitioner.
The event was an upgrade of what used to be an exclusive meeting for members of the Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder.

In her address, the coordinator of the group, Aisha Maureen Edward shared that her sole purpose for initiating the association is to bridge the gap between those living with Sickle Cell disorder and the benevolent members of the society, thereby breaking the wings of those fake NGOs who had been feeding fat at the expense of the Sickle Cell cause and people. Aisha expressed her appreciation to God and the church who had been her most gracious support and partners in the pursuit of the cause of the association and on that note announced that, come October 18, members of the association in the Southeast shall be going for thanksgiving at St Patrick's Cathedral, Awka. It was during the event that Aisha Edward gave a rundown of series of landmark achievements recorded by the association within just few years, which include, getting the prestigious Iyi Enu Mission Hospital to write off the huge bill of one of their deceased members as well declare free medical services to Sickle Cell patients; the graduation of 10 members of APLSCD from the first round of the ongoing skill acquisition programme by Osodieme CAFE; the Walk in honor of members of the association by ANAMBRA Broadcasting Service in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Anglican and Catholic church as well as other the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and other corporate bodies.  Aisha also assured sickle cell patients that  more welfare and empowerment packages are still in the pipeline. She also said that plans are underway to get the new and prestigious Sickle Cell ambassador, Zahra Buhari to ANAMBRA State.

MISSION HOSPITAL TAKES THE LEAD IN SICKLE CELL PARTNERSHIP.

in what started like a melodramatic turn of events, Iyi Enu Mission Hospital, Ogidi, Onitsha has shown herself a track beater in the cause of upgrading the welfare of those people in our society who are living with Sickle Cell Disorder.

The Administrator of the said hospital which  is run by the Anglican Church, Onitsha,  Revd. Cannon Ikechukwu Okwuosa made this known during a 5 hours closed door meeting between the administrator and an entourage representing   Association of People Living with Sickle cell Disorder led by The Coordinator, Aisha Maureen Edward. He disclosed that his establishment has been at the fore front of standing up for Sickle Cell patients. Besides the fact that the Mission Hospital has a couple of exceptional staff members who are Sickle Cell patients, they had a very promising young clergy, the Onitsha Diocese bishop's own godson, who gave up the ghost at the prime of his life. An experience that devastated the whole Diocese, but almost did in the Bishop himself. She then revealed that he has received two proposals for a sickle cell special clinic in the big establishment, but has also gotten a proposal from a very distinguished female scientist who wants to start a full blown hematology department in Iyi Enu Mission school.
Revd. Okwuosa, a young husband and father and Hospital Management graduate of University of Leeds spoke firmly against whoever might be wrongly saying that his hospital is not nice to Sickle Cell patients has ulterior motives and shall face the full wrath of the law if caught. The ice breaker was when he told the Coordinator of the Association that his hospital will consider the written and spoken appeal by the association to write off the bill of a deceased 16 year old member of the association. The Hospital Administrator also affirmed that the parents of the deceased could come and pick up their deceased corpse and bury, as they don't eat corpse.

The public may not be aware but the said 16 year old Miss Rowland had been one of the foundation members of the association and was almost concluding her NECO when she fell sick and from St Mary's Hospital Ekwulobia, she was posted to Iyienu Mission Hospital where she gave up the ghost after two unsuccessful appendixectomy  surgeries. 'The hospital has many specialists doctors and did her best but she was already bad when she was posted as an emergency from St Mary's Hospital Ekwulobia', said the Revd Gentleman in defense of his hospital.

Speaking to some members of the media, the Coordinator of the Association happily informed the media that she has sheathed her sword of justice and has taken the white sweet scented lily offered by IyiEnu Mission Hospital. She expressed her gratitude in a special way to all gentlemen of the pen who have been, as she put it, 'my own arsenal and weapon with which I fight the ills in the society as a Moral Crusader.'

AGUATA ARCHBISHOP SPEAKS UP ON SICKLE CELL…’ CONTINUOUS SENSITIZATION IS THE SOLUTION.’ -

Most Revd. Christian Efobi

Most Revd. Christian Efobi, the Archbishop of Aguata Diocese (Anglican Communion), has singled out continuous sensitization campaign as the panacea to ameliorating the scourge of sickle cell disorder in Nigeria. He said this during his interaction with a sickle cell awareness team comprising of press men and the coordinator of the Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder, Aisha Edward, at his office in Ekwulobia. In his interaction with this team, the archbishop identified the reason for the continued birthing of sickle cell babies as the refusal of intending couples to be tested prior to their marital union and/or insistence on getting married even after being tested and found incompatible.

On his view concerning those individuals and corporations that hide under the guise of pursuing the cause of sickle cell disorder to amass wealth for themselves without making any impact in the lives of sickle cell disorder, Most Rev. Efobi described such acts as not only illegal but also a sin against both God and man and advised such people to repent from their ways. He further advised philanthropists not to desist from doing good but ensure the genuineness of the foundations before making donations. On that note, the Archbishop said, ‘I think this foundation is worth partnering with as its activities gives those living with sickle cell disorder a reason to live and by their interaction with one another, they ease off psychological tension.

Bishop Efobi said the Anglican communion has been pursuing the cause of sickle cell disorder through marriage counseling which includes blood tests part of which is genotype test which determines whether they encourage the couple to go ahead with the union or not, and through regular church announcement, preaching and seminars. As a final word, the archbishop enjoined the government to make funds available for more sensitization; the church leaders to continue in their sensitization programs and those living with sickle cell disorder to be assured of God’s continuous love.

BREAKING NEWS…RUNTOWN Goes To Court as Group Sues for Breach of Contract

Upcoming music artist Douglas Jack Agu better know as Runtown as been dragged to a Lagos court by a group under the aegis of Dynamic Minds League (DML) over breach of musical performance contract.

Runtown who was due to headline the last edition of their annual Carnival which was held on the 1^st of January, 2015, eventually did not turn up for the event, even after the group had completely paid his appearance and performance fee upfront.

The Harmattan Carnival which is Anambra’s oldest carnival has been held annually during the yuletide season since 1992 and Past editions of the event have featured ace Nigerian musical talents like Phyno, Nigga Raw, Stormrex and a host of others.

DML, the organizers is a group comprising of young professionals and students from Anambra with a mission to promote and contribute to the development of their town and state, claims they paid Runtown his full agreed performance fee in December, 2014 and fulfilled all agreed obligations, but Runtown failed to turn up for the event. All diplomatic efforts made since then to secure a refund of his appearance fee has proven abortive. As a result the group has proceeded to filing a lawsuit at the Lagos State High Court demanding an apology from Runtown, as well as a refund of performance fees, logistics costs and a token amount for damages incurred.

THE WAY OF THE SHROUD ON TUESDAY REPORT CARD by MAZI ODERA 15/09/15

Chief Willie Obiano, “Akpokue GLOBAL “
The Executive Governor of Anambra state .

Sir, welcome to another great Tuesday ,a day set aside to bring to your attention the rots that prevail in the Government ,a day we look closely at issues with sincere and discerning eyes and a day my old man will say “asokata Eze anya ,ekpulu nka niru gwaya okwu” [For avoidance of reprisal and respect to the throne ,one has to wear basket as face cover  to tell the king the gospel truth].

My old man will say “anuta akara Eze asi na Eze gworo anumanu” [constant supply of information to the throne ,it will seem as if the king has ears to the ground]

Sir ,i will start with an urgent appeal on the state of our state roads ,especially the areas where this constant and irritating  rain fail has dug the road into PIT OF HELL ,take for instance ICHIDA IGBOUKWU road ,there are 2 very dangerous portion on that Road that can Torpedo a trailer , Buses  and there is no alternative route to circumvent it ,then moving closer before IGBOUKWU market after the Police station ,the portion of the road in question has became a MENACE that separated the road ,the gully in between that road is terrible to be on ANAMBRA ROAD .
Now vehicles are diverting and gallivanting through the village road to  avoid that pit of hell on the road .

Going to NNEWI through AWKA ETITI before you get to IFEANYI UBA street and House ,there are 3 GULLIES at middle of the road begging to tore the road into two halves .

Moving from NENI to ADAZI –ICHIDA ,there are 3 very dangerous Gutter like POT HOLES that is moving fast to slice the road into bits before the next rain fall.

Sir ,i remember the slogan you introduced few months back which is “ZERO TOLERANCE TO POT HOLES IN ANAMBRA STATE” but what we see  on our roads today makes one to ponder if we actually have Ministry of Works in the state and if the Government still cares for the welfare of the state ? . We know that the state of our Finance is not healthy but Sir ,let them carry on palliative measures on those spot.
That same position i reported at AMAWBIA opposite CITY LANDMARK HOTEL where Sand dunces moved from location and blocked the road ,which the Government sent in some Earth mover and they perform what my old man will call "COME AND SEE AMERICAN WONDER" ,Sir ,the CLAY sand is back to same position and it,s moving dangerously across to cover up the road and please remember that Cay Sand when mixed with Water of rain become extreme violent to Vehicle tires ,in essence when it crosses that road and vehicle that ran on it will end up in that Bush or pit behind CITY LAND MARK and may be the state will open Condolence trips to many families and cities ,but a stitch in time saves nine.
Moving on to other areas ..

Sir ,as it is obvious  from the look of things , the lopsided appointments in the Government ,from the Lopsided allocation of Jobs and contracts which all favored one Town ,sorry one and half town out of the 177 Communities in the state ,from the way things are run in the state ,from the Multiple burden we call TAX heaped on the Citizens of the state ,it is obvious that there won,t be dream or even quest for a second coming.

In fact it is glaring that your MEDIA MEN ,the E rats and your SSA,S that are now going hard on TORN MASK including the one i thought was responsible but he is now wearing AGHADINUNO as mask ,your conglomerate of sycophants that chants AKPOKUE GLOBAL ,WILLIE IS WALKING and all other head swelling un-necessary praises ,this set of no gooders have contributed or spear headed the BYE BYE to your second tenure .
Imagine the kind of MEDIA and POLITICAL ADVISERS you have now and top on the list is that serial blackmailer and king of Junk ,some are  just pissing in the wind and the same urine blows back and plaster them all with the discharged urine ,all in their effort to antagonize SIR PETER OBI ,they should,ve listened to my old man sing “ugbana ka etelu unyi na aru ,ugbana chakaria nke ochafoduru” [they poured mud on a PELICAN ,then when Pelican bath up ,she will be whiter than before]

PROGRESSING UNTO OTHER MATTERS ;

Sir from Local Government account they withdraw 90 MILLION NAIRA every month with the impression that it is for the members of the house of assembly ,but it is unfortunate that the house gets only 1 million Naira  and Former Speaker Chinwe Nwaebili takes 20 MILLION NAIRA , the rest goes to the First lady. I just want to say that it is not FAIR AT ALL at least to the members of the house ,i am not crying for the Puppets that masquerade as Chairmen of Local Government without Testicles .

Sir, you should look into the deals going on at WOMEN DEVELOPEMENT CENTER ,now Re-named PROFESSOR DORA AKUNYILI CENTER .We know that every occasion held at the above center is under MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS ,FEW WEEKS ago there was an event that brought in 12 Million Naira .The Commissioner for Women affairs called HER EXCELLENCY to give her the money but her number was,nt going because she is not in Nigeria ,moving ,,,then FRAUD was perpetuated by UNTOUCHABLES of the GOVRENMENT  ,they instructed the Commissioner to pay the  money into certain account ,that it was instruction from HER EXCELLENCY .Well days later HER Excellency said she did not send any account or aware of it ,,as we speak the  case in on going  with the DSS investigating or say following the money trail to NIP the fraud in the bud. The need to cut down on excesses from this bunch of loiters that felt they have all it takes to grab Government money and nothing will happen .
My question is ,is the office of the Commissioner of WOMEN AFFAIRS inferior to that of the First Lady or is it constitutional that it will be subsidiary to the Office of the First lady ?.
Should the state fund be going to the office of the first Lady instead of a ministry purse ?

EXTRA WICKED FRAUD...
Okwute Ndi igbo ,the former Governor of  our state started a heart felt relieve program to help alleviate the suffering of the elderly and helpless Citizens of the state that are above 75 years of age .
Then it was under the supervision of HON ANTHONIA TABANSI ,who made sure that the elderly gets the money at Month end , While in office, Obi paid them, 10 from each village, the sum of 5,000  Naira each. He left money that would take care of them for  2 years in the coffers. There is also enabling legislation on that .But moving on,,

Sir ,since you took over the mantle and remove the duties from legitimate hands and transfer it to the office of WOMEN AFFAIRS and put it directly under the office of the FIRST LADY ,there has been enormous fraud .  They have been paid only once and later when you released money to pay them the accumulated arrears .
Sir remember that you formed a committee to handle the payments and arrears comprising  ...
1.      Prof. Asika (Chief of Staff)- Chairman
 2. Willie Nwokolo(principal Secretary), member
 3. Dr. Ibeziem (Bishop Ibeziem's brother, Special Adviser,
 4. Primus Odili(SSA), member
5.Ben Obi –Member

Well the money you released to pay the elderly as it was ordained by your predecessor ,the money grew wings and vanish as usual ,in a nutshell ,the money was EMBEZZLED [euphemistically speaking] and many of the Elders that are suppose to benefit from it died of broken heart and preventable poverty ,while those choose to carry out the duty are smiling to the Banks with the STIPENDS for the elders and thereby invoking the wrath of the gods and that of the land .

Sir ,we know that when the fraud was so glaring and alarming ,you constituted another Committee to investigate the fraud ,headed by the Deputy Governor who in turn filed a report indicting the former Committee of heavy EMBEZZLEMENT and how much each of them stole ,but till now nothing has been heard again about the report or the money or even further payments to the Elderly .

Sir ,you know nature of human being ,please do not make us think that you refused to do something about the fraud because they are very close to you ,incase  you,ve forgotten  ,i will present again what the report showed as what each of them embezzled ..

 1. Prof. Asika (Chief of Staff)- Chairman-  28Million Naira
 2. Willie Nwokolo(principal Secretary), member,  25.1 Million Naira
 3. Dr. Ibeziem (Bishop Ibeziem's brother, Special Adviser, 18 Million Naira
 4. Primus Odili(SSA), member,  11Million Naira
 5. Ben Obi, member, 11 Million Naira.

FINALY SIR ,there is this troubling sight at SEAGATE HOTEL where the Government are keeping NDI OTIMKPU and UMU AZI eji ezu ike  and where many SSA and SA na edebe UMU ASA as well ,imagine how many Female students that are occupying rooms there at the expense of the Government ?
I am not against the IKO and akwa there but what worries me is that they are putting the bills on the Government ,our government and our money  .
They should be made to Rent accommodations and melu nmanu bakwue okazi .

SIR ,I DO NOT AND WILL NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE EXCLUSIVE 2 GIRLS ,but I will talk if they continue enjoying OUR OFFICIAL VEHICLES .

 SINGING OUT ; Sir ,the whispering ECHO in the ears of some ELITES on how one day the STAKEHOLDERS will be called and INFORM them that after 1 year and 6 months , we suddenly discovered that Former Governor Peter Obi did not leave the said 75 BILLION ,I think it will make them to think MORE LOWER of the situation and they will start to think if we lied about your work  as a banker and auditor during the campaign ,because if it can take that long to verify a written HANDOVER NOTE which states how much is kept at a giving bank and assets with place and position  ,then it makes suspect of works carried out during the days as an AUDITOR AND BANKER  .

ADVISE ,why postpone it ? this is should have been done long ago ,but my old man will say “mgbe onye jiri teta ura bu ututu ya” [when one wakes up can be considered his morning] ,SO I WILL ADVISE to do it immediately without much delays and the best way is to call PRESS and EFCC ,so that the World will know the FRAUD and the EXPOSURE ,calling some of the STAKE HOLDERS and WHISPER to them will be considered hear say.

Let us get on with it ,make if public and official so that OGODO GA AGBARA NJE ,I will insist that the STATE deserve to know the true position of things and not just the Elites who will keep sealed LIPS .

My old man once said to me “SON do not make the HORNEST NEST your play ground ,because those BEES maybe TINY but they packed a BRUTAL PUNCH  ”  and with that I am off but on .

Mazi Odera
Truth is our standard,accept it in good faith or
we shove it down your throat.The Choice is yours.
I am off but on