Entertainment Scene: Banger alert! Mad Over You cover by Emperor Swagz (Rap Version)

‘Mad over you’ by Runtown is undoubtedly one of the biggest singles on the Nigeria entertainment scene coming into the New Year. Still basking in the Euphoria of its successful release, trend and massive acceptance, ‘mad over you’ has gotten another professional treatment, unarguably the most innovative so far, tagged the "rap version"...

This cover is made by prolific Ballership Entertainment's signed act EMS, from Benue state Nigeria. Tiv rapper EMS. EMS is back from Ballership studios, where he is cooking up his debut album, with his own spin on ‘mad over you’. The ‘Follow Da Ladda’ crooner who got the club banging with his afro hiphop fusion dancehall track (Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/user-337437551/ladda-by-ems-main) a few months back, is currently receiving massive airplay in the north. This amazing rapper, dropped ingenious bars, bringing his unique style and creativity to the song and therefore making it more appealing to a cross section of fans across Africa.

No more ‘mad over you’ covers should be allowed because EMS has wrapped it up with this one. EMS does not play, taking influences from his own native style to deliver a stormer. Hit the download button below, listen now on Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-337437551/cover-mad-over-you-by-ems-rap-version and share your verdict.

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Photos: Suspected 'robber' narrowly escapes lynching in Benue State

 A suspected robber identified as Ugo, narrowly escaped lynching after he was on caught with knives at Ella market, Otukpo, Benue State. But for the quick intervention of some good Samaritans, the suspect, said to be from Anambra State, would have been lynched by Okada riders.

"He was looking too rough so we decided to approach him, he sounds too rude and we decided to search him because some of us suspected him to be one of those robbers snatching bikes from people," an eyewitness said. "While we were searching him, we discovered that he's carrying two knives, immediately we rushed him to the vigilante because some okada guys were ready to stone and burn him to death. 

"We have gone through his phone and contacted his people already, according to them, he is not mentally stable and they are on their way from Anambra state where he is believed to have come from."

 

Source: Idoma Voice

Popular actor, John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu has revealed how he was luckily stopped from taking his life in 1997 after the hardship in his life became unbearable.

Popular actor, John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu has revealed how he was luckily stopped from taking his life in 1997 after the hardship in his life became unbearable.

 

He explained that apart from being without ‘roof over his head’ at the time, he had endured hunger for three days before his suicide attempt

“Do you know that there was a day that I had prepared to kill myself in Ajao Estate? That day, I was prepared to jump into a well because of the situation that surrounded me. Three days before that day, I had not eaten and I did not have hope of eating for the next week. I was only surviving on water and I hate it when I bother anyone. Most of my close friends were not bothered about my well-being even though it was obvious that I was not alright. I remember December 18, 1997, a friend of mine who I squatted with called me in the morning and told me that he would be going home for Christmas and he did not want anyone to be in his room. I assured him that no one would come to his place but he said he wanted me out of the room. I told him that I did not have another place to stay and he should trust me that as usual, I would take good care of the place. Though I was older than him, I did all the washing and cleaning of the house to the extent that I washed his panties and underwear. I did that so that I could have a roof over my head. But out of anger, that my friend went into the house, brought out all my things and threw them outside, then he told me to leave his house, he locked his door and left. 

Chief Frank Alochu A Blessing to Igede Nation: Empowered Widows with Over N2.5 Million

 In what can be considered a first of its kind deed, and a show of love for humanity in Igede, the  Chief Executive Officer of Alochu Foundation decided to empower 66 widows in Igede land . Thank you Sir. read the extract of his speech  on the occasion of the empowerment of 66 Igede widows.  The occassion witnessed heavy attendance of the who is who in Igede, Rt Hon Samson Okwu, Member, Federal House of Representatives the Deputy Majority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Nick Eworo who personally came in company of his friend from far away Adamawa State. The vibrant Sole Administrator of Oju LG, Austine Okwoche, Hon Ode Igbe, Rt Hon Egbiri Idaah, Dr Daniel Ulegede, Hon Godwin Owulo, Comrade Dan Onda who was our Guest Speaker, Pastor Ikpobu Alochu, father of Chief Alochu Frankie, Igede National Youth Council, Liberal Club of Oju, NUT Oju, Choice 93.3 FM, Oju, Joy FM Otukpo, past political office holders, Legal Prophet, Chief Joshua Alobo who came all the way from Abuja. 

ALOCHU FOUNDATION EMPOWERS 66 WIDOWS

A speech by Chief Frank Alochu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alochu Foundation on the occasion of the empowerment of 66 Igede widows on Friday, January 27, 2017
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I consider today a special day in my life and a privilege to welcome our distinguished, special guests and all of you who have despite your busy schedules, taken time off to be here.
Today, we give thanks to Almighty God that He has made it possible for Alochu Foundation to empower some widows in our midst, and that is the very reason we are gathered here.
Alochu Foundation is a non-profit, but charity organization for the upliftING of the downtrodden and generally the less privileged in our society.
At this juncture, it is pertinent to emphasis that the foundation is neither a government nor does it have a political inclination in all of its activities; but purely a humanitarian outfit. more pictures and stories after the cut

We Asked 8 Ladies What They Wished Guys Would Do More In Bed And They Said This

I’m on a personal campaign to find out how freaky Nigerian girls are so that when i finally get married i’d  finish the future Mrs. so that she won’t complain like most married women do. According to research i discovered that most married women aren’t happy with the way their husbands sleep with them and they don’t reach orgasm, some like rough s3x but if they ask their husband for it he could think else where so they die in silence.
I decided to ask 8 women what they wish men did to them more during s3x and this was what they said.
source : www.greennews.com

1. “Directing my head during a blowjob. A lot. I want his hand all knotted up in my hair, pushing me up and down on his dick.”  Bolanle, 24

2. “I love when guys are really forward about what they want, and then let me reject it, instead of just assuming I’m really conservative or prude or whatever. Nine times out of ten, I’m into it, as long as the sex is hot.”  Feyi, 21

3. “Bite me, hard enough to leave marks. I love being scratched, bitten, choked — all in the context of really good, hot sex, of course. But I love a little bit of pain.”  Amaka 26

4. “I love when a guy comes into me a TON right before we go out and its dripping down my thighs all night, and he knows it. Games like that are very, very hot.”  Omolade
5. “This is going to sound so corny but I really love when a guy tells me how much he loves me in bed, and how much he wants to be with me, how much he needs me, etc. Once my boyfriend told me he couldn’t wait to spend his life with me while we were having sex and I thought my vagina would fall off from the hotness of it all.”  Morenike 30

6. “Kiss me really deeply during orgasm. Really deeply, like you want to swallow me whole.”  Jenrade 19

7. “When my boyfriend and I are really into it, he will look at me and not break eye contact, and have this deeply pleasured, almost pained look in his face. He’ll say “don’t fucking look away from me” and pull my face back towards him if I try to break his stare. It’s like catnip, I love it.”  Lolade 28

8. “Lick your fingers after you finger me. It’s so hot.”  Memshima 24

HON. SAMSON OKWU MUST PAY OUR SCHOLARSHIP OR COMRADE ORJI SYLVESTER EGWU MUST FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.

HON. SAMSON OKWU MUST PAY OUR SCHOLARSHIP OR COMRADE ORJI SYLVESTER EGWU MUST FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.
by 
 Bright Odah Lusty Onah

What a joy unspeakable to the life of the national association of igede students Benue state university chapter as their president (Adutu) comrade Orji Sylvester Egwu break the news of scholarship to be sponsored by the member representing Oju/Obi federal house of representative Hon. Samson Okwu and also project assistance to all final year students of NUISITE Benue state university to be sponsored by Hon. Odeh Ageh commissioner of information and orientation Benue state government. The news of the scholarship and project assistance has bring credence and good reputation to the two stakeholders mention above by the igede students of Benue state university, makurdi. Also the students give credit to their president (Adutu) for bringing such privileges and what some students called a dawn hope during his tenure. The news of scholarship and project assistance have compelled several students to attend NUIS meeting for the very first time since there see it as a dividends of democracy from their representative in the federal house of representative and state executive council.

FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR OJU/OBI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR OJU/OBI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

By Joe Ipenyi.
The Member of National Assembly representing the good people of Oju /Obi Federal Constituency of BENUE State, Rt Hon Chief Samson Okwu has officially announced the date of his free medical treatment for his constituents.
The Chairman House Committee on Air Force officially declared a 3 day free medical treatment which he said  commences on 29th-31st January, 2017. The venue of this year's Rt Hon Chief Okwu's free treatment is General hospital, Oju. Time : 8:00am-6:00pm daily.  However, the opening ceremony shall be at 2:00pm in the same venue.
The activities of the Medical Team there shall include : HIV/AIDS awareness Campaign,
1.HIV counseling and testing
2. Out patients consultation and free drugs
3. General Surgeries
4. Cataract Operations
5. Eye testing and free reading glasses
6. Free ultrasound Scanning
7. Diabetes 1&11 /Hypertension/ Hepatitis Screening and  treatment.
   
This gesture from the UGBORI Ol'ega 1 of Adum East , Chief Samson Okwu  started last year at  General Hospital, Obarike Ito which was the maiden edition of the his free medical services rendered . As a matter of fact , this is part of his corporate Social Responsibility from the Member of House of Representatives.
According to him, all services have been defrayed or paid for. Therefore, nobody should pay any amount again.           The general public is hereby invited to grace the opening ceremony and take advantage of the presence of these medical experts by presenting themselves for medical diagnosis and treatment.        Signed : Joe Ipenyi          SA Media and Publicity to the Rt Hon Samson Okwu.

Remembering Enenche Akogwu: On 20 January 2012, Enenche Akogwu was killed at the age of 31. Channels Television reporter

Remembering Enenche Akogwu:
On 20 January 2012, Enenche Akogwu was killed at the age of 31.

Earlier that day, he was at his office in Kano with his best friend and colleague, Idris Jibrin, when they heard several bomb explosions and decided to investigate.

Akogwu heard that some of the bombing was taking place at the Farm Centre Police Station so he went there and approached some by-standers to get a quote. Those by-standers turned out to be Islam Militants from the terrorist group Boko Haram, who immediately shot and killed Akogwu.
When Jibrin heard about the gunfire at Farm Centre, he tried calling Akogwu's cellphone but got no answer. He headed toward the scene to see if Akogwu was alright. A by-stander told Jibrin that a journalist had been shot, so he went to the body and discovered that it was Akogwu. Akogwu had been shot six times. He was shot three times in the chest and three times in the stomach. Jibrin delivered the news to Channels Television that their journalist had been killed.

Who is right and who is wrong: Odeh Ageh replies Ode Ojowu saying "PROF. OJOWU SHOULD LEAVE ABOUNU, ABBA YARO ALONE

PROF. OJOWU SHOULD LEAVE ABOUNU, ABBA YARO ALONE
By Odeh Ageh

Our attention has been drawn to a public letter by Prof. Ode Ojowu, in which he has alleged of Deputy Governor Benson Abounu and APC state chairman, Abba Yaro, wanting to dictate the outcome of the ongoing selection process of first class chief in Igede.
Ordinarily, we did not want to respond to the letter. We believe the issues raised in it are such that as someone who has unfettered access to Engr. Abounu and Yaro, the professor was supposed to have called the two leaders for resolution of whatever reservation he has over the process of selection of traditional chiefs.
Unfortunately, he did not toe that line. Instead, he chose to make a damning public statement. He did not stop at that, he published it on the social media. read more

Adutu selection gets messier as Ede Ogaba responds to Prof Ojowu "YOU GOT IT WRONG, PROF. ODE OJOWU

YOU GOT IT WRONG, PROF. ODE OJOWU

The public statement issued by Professor Ode Ojowo, erstwhile Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the selection of chiefs in Benue state with particular reference to Igede land is a pure case of calculated mischief. And, we are disappointed. Prof. Ojowu is a highly respected Benue son with unfettered acess to the state Deputy Governor, Engr. Benson Abounu. However, instead of meeting him to resolve whatever concerns he has, he chose to deride him with a public statement he knows to be untrue.

MUST WATCH IGEDE FILM DROPS , CLICK TO VIEW THRILLER https://youtu.be/oko_H_9Cfow

https://youtu.be/oko_H_9Cfow

Agatu Land Deal: "Conspiracy Against The People"

PRESS RELEASE:
Agatu Land Deal: "Conspiracy Against The People"
Source : Naijavoice.com / NAIJAVOICEWEB.COM

News available has it that an agreement had been reached between the Agatu people of Benue state and the fulani's herdsmen of Nassarwa state which saw Adepati Island ceded to fulani herdsman for the purpose of grazing. The agreement was reported to have been signed by leaders from both sides, it is important to note that Agatu does not exist independent of the Idoma nation and it is also pertinent to note that Agatu is strategic to the Idoma land in particular and Benue State at large considering the geographic location and its rich mineral and human resources.
No one needs a service of a prophet to understand that a state backed occupation of Agatu land by fulani's is a threat to the already abysmal security in Agatu and by extension Benue state, we have not forgotten the obnoxious invasion of Agatu land by herdsmen that led to the insidious decimation of the populace around the axis.

IGEDENEWSFEED: Just in: Prof Ojowu responds to Ode Obam's observation on his article on Adutu selection

IGEDENEWSFEED: Just in: Prof Ojowu responds to Ode Obam's observation on his article on Adutu selection

Just in: Prof Ojowu responds to Ode Obam's observation on his article on Adutu selection

 

 

If, Prof Ode Ojowu, will read this, then let me ask , is the Adirahu IGEDE selection / Election limited to APC government . Why has he refused to copy the Distinguished Former President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who is the his Senator , Senator David AB Mark and the the Leader of IGEDE nation, Chairman, House Committee on Air Force, Rt Hon Samson Okwu. What is the role of Senator George Akume in the appointment of Adirahu IGEDE ? I thought we have gone beyond politics now and are in Governance. When will our elders change ? 

His observations are right and I admit it is an oversight. I was more concerned with people who I thought were in a direct line of frustrating or facilitating the process. In all the meetings that took place I never heard that the Distinguished Senator either took part or made any comments. Similarly for the Hon member of the House. I believe that our leaders will begin to change when they are sensitive to and accommodate alternative views as well as admit of their mistakes. I wished Ode Obam had not concentrated exclusively on the circulation list, but on the content of the letter as well.

Regards,

Prof Ode Ojowu

Must read for every lady: Loveth Mark goes bare with words

Every girl wants to be engaged by a serious man,and wish to get married👰 but wat kind of man will want to engage 💍a babe with status' like - "liquids loadin" "Elegushi loadin", "movida on point“, "wine bar Abuja toh badt“, 💯"6 bottles I gallant", "clubbing mode activated",Champaign rain”, "missing my bed tonite", "u knw urself#" off to crystal lounge ", 🏃"Am gonna party real hard 2nite" "Owerri, Benin, lagos,ph, Abuja,✈ Asaba, Bayelsa on my mind , " painting accra blue and red ","Dubai n malaysia tins",u wear skimpy cloths, almost naked, loud nails n paintings u call makeup's ",n u put dem as ur dp, u put dp's u took in different hotel bedrooms n bathrooms, Alhaji, thank you. Baby thank you (As ur bf no get name.) Senator, God bless you. Hon., You are too much. Take pix in different cars Are you a driver?. Ipad, Iphone 7 as DP and your bf dey use curve 2. Brazilian hair. Romanian hair. Peruvian hair etc. who is fooling who?......or u think those men ain't seeing? my dear they are..... everywhere...
u better have a rethink, Maybe wen u are 33 years, u'll change ur status to" Church on my mind", "I love Jesus", "Jesus saves" 35 years you start, all men are evil"
@38 you no go miss any church service or crusade😂 by then your age no dey for calendar , u don expire comot for market. 😢
itz 2k17 baby receive sense
Okay bye #

Big Story : Statement by Prof Ode Ojowu on the appointment of 1st Class Chief in Igedeland

Statement by Prof Ode Ojowu on the appointment of 1^st Class Chief in Igedeland

The law setting out the procedure for the appointment of more Chiefs in Benue State has been long in coming. It was first muted under the Adasu Administration 1992-1993. Governor Suswam’s administration, 2007-2015, took up the matter more vigorously towards the end of his second term, but the finalization of the legislative processes for the appointment of the chiefs was concluded under the present administration of His Excellency, Samuel Ortom.

Ever since then, the Tiv people have concluded the appointment of the additional six 1^st Class Chiefs in their cultural domain, including the appointment of their paramount ruler, the Tor Tiv. The appointment of Chiefs among the Idoma and the Igede people was initially held up because our Paramount ruler, the Och’Idoma, sought some clarification which he has got from the government of the state. This clarification was bolstered by in-house sensitization of the Paramount ruler who has since nodded approval for the appointment of the Chiefs within his domain.

Another Benue born Musical legend discovered : Ohekuru Tony Iji

A newly discovered multi-talented Benue Born Ohekuru Tony Iji, who hails from Oju local government finally makes his debut entry to the musical scene with the release of his new song "Nigeria We are One". He is 9 years old, Basic 7 student of Christabel Secondary School Lagos, he loves singing, dancing, reading. playing football, playing sxa, piano, drums . more details coming soon

ALOCHU TO GOVT: DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY ON OJU-AWAJIR ROAD NOW

ALOCHU TO GOVT: DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY ON OJU-AWAJIR ROAD NOW
*Says road is death trap
By James Ibechi
Founder of Alochu Foundation, Benue-based charity organisation, Chief Frankie Ipobu Alochu, has restated his worry over the total state of disrepair of the Oju-Awajir road, calling on Benue State Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on the road.
Chief Alochu who frowned at the level of neglect of the only road directly linking Oju LGC with the Benue State Capital city, Makurdi, said that the condition of the road has now worsened to the level that it has disturbingly become a death trap.
The philanthropist cum business mugul was fielding questions from The Hawk Newspaper journalists over his humanitarian succor for the less privilege in the Igede community under his charity organisation called Alochu Foundation at his home town of Oju LGA, when he expressed his worry over the Oju-Awajir road.
Chief Alochu, during his mother’s burial, recently expressed worry over the dilapidated state of the road, volunteering to render a kinda self-help support or to partner with the state government if it makes move to repair the road.

National Story :::We Don’t Want Ekweremadu In Our Party – Enugu APC

We Don’t Want Ekweremadu In Our Party – Enugu APC
The Enugu State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said it did not want Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, in the party.
Senator Kabiru Marafa, an APC senator from Zamfara, had advised Ekweremadu, who represents Enugu West Senatorial Zone in the Senate, to defect to the APC if he must keep his seat as the Deputy Senate President.

But the APC in Enugu State did not welcome Marafa’s call on Ekweremadu.
Speaking with journalists in Enugu, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Enugu State, Mrs. Kate Offor, said the Deputy Senate President was not needed in the party.
Offor said Ekweremadu should remain in the PDP, which she said he (Ekweremadu) contributed in ‘destroying’.
The Deputy Senate President would be an unwelcome guest in Enugu State APC, should he decide to join the party, Offor stressed.
“We wish to make it very clear that Ekweremadu is an unwanted guest in the Enugu State APC. Let him stay and salvage the inferno festering in the PDP,” she said.
Mrs. Offor noted that Ekweremadu would bring ‘confusion’ into the APC.

Mind blowing piece by............. IGEDE: The Crown of Multiple Voices by By Comrade Ben I. Obega

IGEDE: The Crown of Multiple Voices

 

In every generation of mankind, a society that does not appreciate the role and significant of a common voice, be it small or a larger ethnic group is heading to an untold pain, sorrows and captivity.

When a group of people of a common social-cultural heritage find themselves in such an unhealthy atmosphere of life; political marginalization, social injustices and inequality, hatred and lack of focal point to structural development therefore, triumph over the ‘voice of freedom’. There is no doubt, a critical evaluation revealed that poverty has become an endemic in a society, progressively lead to untimely death, sending ‘unripe fruits of souls’ to their ancestral homes.

The gods are perceived to be angry with such situation of unripe harvest of souls. Aside the current deplorable state of living, fears of tomorrow had overwhelmed the remnant children and youths who are mere spectators watching actors and actresses on the stage promoting self, divisions, unhealthy legacies and greed rather than amplifying a common voice of IgedeNation.

This picture of the day: Ogbiloko the greatest warrior in Igedeland

Re: Recession: ‘FG, States Must Engage In Food Production’ Prof Ode Ojowu

 

A former Chief Economic Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Ode Ojowu, yesterday urged the Federal Government to work with states and local governments in the area of food production as part of measures to overcome the recession facing the country.

by  Ezekiel Enejeta 

Culled from Financial watch

He gave the advice in Abuja at a one-day Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Media cluster meeting on ‘Buharimeter’ organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). Ojowu said it is known that food accounts for over 54 per cent of Nigerian households’ expenditure and that the extensive inequality among Nigerians makes using average assessment untenable.

“If we want to talk about recession in this context, we should rather be calling it hunger and famine and I think there is lack of internal capacity to deal with this challenge. When we had the oil boom we spend and spend without investing and also we refused to save.”

Call Obi Local Government Sole Administrator to Order before he destroys the Obi APC

Call Obi Local Government Sole Administrator to Order before he destroys the Obi APC

Party faithful have asked the members of the APC to call the sole administrator Hon Peter Oche Okwugbem to order in what they describe and excessive misplacement of priority and cluelessness. Bearing from the wake of his emergence as the Sole administration from an exercise which party member describe as unfair and bias as his selection process did not follow the laid down criteria outlined by His Excellency Governor Samuel Ortom, The Governor clearly stated that any nominee for the position must be a founding member of the party which Hon Peter was not and arising from the clear fact that his predecessor is also from the same Zone and Council ward and Clan.

Even when the party tend to let sleeping Dog lie and accept him, it is obvious that he has disregarded the strength of the party hence he has aligned himself to the corridors of power. Hon Peter has not seen any reason for scheduling party congress in whatever form since he became the sole Administration, the Local government is solely managed from his bedroom with his cabal. Prominent issues amongst which the party faithful consider as an insult from Hon Peter range from:

War of words on Adutu Stool : Ode Enyi replies James Ibechi

 

 Arising from an earlier post by Ibechi James on the accusations against Ode Enyi on his role in thye selection of the Adutu, he (Ode) has come out to reply Ibechi stating obvious reason why he is not comfortable with the position of Ibechi which he termed malicious and baseless. read more ..................................

Urgen please, if you apllied for Nigerian Army form Oju or Obi LGA ? Name ,Form no and phone contacts only

 By
Joe Ipenyi
I wish to announce that our teeming youths from Oju/Obi Federal Constituency should take advantage of this publication and apply for Nigerian Air Force Recruitment for 2017. All the applicants should ensure that their credentials from O' Level includes at least a credit in Maths and English plus 3 other credit passes to make a minimum of 5 in all. And not more than 30 years of age by 31st December, 2017.
The applicants who have filled the on-line form should also be mindful of their heights, state of health for absence of contagious or any life threatening infectious diseases.
Note that all applicants should forward the photocopies of their CV, credentials, and the NAF form filled to the Constituency office of The Member representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, Rt Hon Samson Okwu at No. 1 Secretariat road, by EKPENGBE junction, Oju LGA.
 

RE: EXCLUSIVE: Why we struck in Agatu — Fulani herdsmen by Emmanuel Mayah, Sani Tukur and Hassan Adebayo

RE: EXCLUSIVE: Why we struck in Agatu — Fulani herdsmen by Emmanuel Mayah, Sani Tukur and Hassan Adebayo   

 

 

A leader of the Fulani ethnic group has provided a detailed insight into why his people attacked the Agatu people of Benue, sacking several communities and killing hundreds.
In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Saleh Bayeri, the Interim National Secretary of Gan Allah Fulani Association, rose in defence of his kinsmen, saying the February bloody conflict in Benue was a reprisal attack by his people against the Agatus who he accused of killing, in 2013, a prominent Fulani man.

Igede people respond to James Ibechi on AD’OJU ACCUSES OMI’ NY IGEDE PRESIDENT GENERAL, ODE ENYI, OF CORRUPTION

 Igede people respond to James Ibechi on AD’OJU ACCUSES OMI’ NY IGEDE PRESIDENT GENERAL, ODE ENYI, OF CORRUPTION 

Emmanuel Ibu I know that people normally run away when they wanted to make them traditional ruler in Igede in those days, for the fear of all that is entails in becoming a traditional ruler, but because these positions are juicy as government have a stake in it people are fighting to be one today. In Igede there conditions that qualify one to be a Chief, it is not anyone that is interested. This has to do with your birth, your characters, your linage and your ability to lead people with bias and selfishness. Most of the people that are fighting to be either third class or first class Chief by all means have their personal plan which is not far from greed. Igede people must be mature, bold and decisive in selecting who become our first class Chief. We must borrow cue from the Tiv Nation in selecting who occupy the office. Posterity will not forgive us if we fail. This is our ample chance to show to the world that we can handle issues that concern us without rancour. Igede people have suffered enough in the hands of our so-called political god fathers, they must not be allow to hijack this one, if not Igede nation is gone. God forbid that it should happen. God bless Igede Nation.

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AD’OJU ACCUSES OMI’ NY IGEDE PRESIDENT GENERAL, ODE ENYI, OF CORRUPTION

AD’OJU ACCUSES OMI’ NY IGEDE PRESIDENT GENERAL, ODE ENYI, OF CORRUPTION
*As Abounu provides roadmap for selection of royal fathers
By James Ibechi

In the wake of the selection of royal fathers across Tiv, Idoma and Igedeland in Benue State when trade of accusations has dogged every stage in the process, it is common to hear that one group has collected bribes and another one is hijacking or usurping the powers or the role of the others, for political reasons.
So, it sounds common or ordinary if just anyone accuses the Acting President General of Omi’Ny Igede, apex Igede socio-cultural organization, Ode Enyi, of collecting bribe to use the socio-cultural organization under his command to foist a first class chief on the Igede people.
But when such an accusation comes strongly from Ad’Oju the extant Igede traditional ruler, Chief Augustine Egbere Ogbu, a second class chief, it is significant and arouses the ears of everyone to the accusation, and more interest of the people to the process of the selection of the royal fathers.                                            read more after cut

REPOST: PASSIONATE CALL ON GOVERNOR ORTOM TO REPAIR AWAJIR/OJU ROAD

RE:  GOVERNOR ORTOM TO REPAIR AWAJIR/OJU ROAD

By Ben Ejuwa Ogbu
My attention was drawn to the above captioned publication on 1st April, 2016 written by one James Ibechi. He reported via Facebook social medium that “Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has awarded the contract for the repair of Awajir-Oju Road, which hitherto is in a state of complete disrepair. Governor Ortom made this known while delivering his April Fool speech this morning”.

Ben Ejuwa Ogbu..................READ MORE AFTER THE CUT 

Big Story: Callous and malicious murdered of Igede pregnant woman:Post Morten to be conducted any moment from today

Bar Joshua Alobo (Abuja based human right activist writes...

Investigation into the callous and malicious murdered of Igede pregnant woman for just N50 by the Federal Special Anti Robbery Otukpo/Ijegwu is almost concluded as Post Morten will be conducted any moment from today. We have successful meeting with Commissioner of Police and his men @ Makurdi yesterday and directive was given to DPO,Obi in order to release the corpse to the family. Arrived Abuja yesterday safely after hectic meetings in Markurdi.

Igede cultural toop makes debute appearance at Agila Carnival , ranked as one of the best performing troop

   

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The Big Story : Gov Ortom came lied and deceived the Igede people. Interview with Egbe Emmanuel Ijuoh

 The level of development and political will in Igede is one that demands urgent attention by the APC lead government. in an interview with the Director Media and Publicity of Rt Hon Emmanuel Jime campaign organization, Mr Egbe Emmanuel Ijuoh bares his mind on the future that lies head of the party in Igede.

Question. How would you assess the level of development in Igede since the APC led adminstration came on board

Hmmmmmm 20/100  
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Southern Kaduna: Arrest CAN President, Lawmakers, others for inflammatory statements

Council of Imams and Ulama in Kaduna state, have called for the immediate arrested and prosecution of president of the Christain Association of Nigeria CAN, Samson Ayokunle, CAN Secretary General Musa Asake, Sen. Danjuma La’ah and Sunday Marshal-Katung, a member of the House of Representatives, for what they termed inflammatory comments and statements made by these individuals on the lingering Southern Kaduna crisis. read more after the cut ..............................

There Was a Kingdom: A Practical Guide to Igede Chieftaincy

There Was a Kingdom: A Practical Guide to Igede Chieftaincy

 By Abuja Based Activist:

 Comrade Ben Obega

 08035935038

A kingdom that operate without a relevant kingship hardly fulfill her destiny. Like any other sound traditionally oriented society, Igede as an entity, with a unique cultural heritage in Benue State, deserve to be recognized by exalted office of the first class chief. Several years ago, an agitation for such a glorious crown was observed to be obstructed by some invisible forces.

        However, every “wall of jerico” in life, has an expiring date to collapse. The combinations of two or more tribes with conflicting multi cultural heritage explains how unhealthy and inconvenience the marriage is in Idoma kingdom when traditional issues is being mirrored. The successful proposed integration of Igede kingdom does not anyway, conflicting mutual understanding between Igede and her sister tribes in Benue south when issues of development is at stake. read more after the cut .............................

Otor Jackson Ogbu : Voice Out on Adutu Selection Process

ADIRAHU IGEDE : THE PLOT . This is part of the purported list Och'Idoma and his cohorts presented to His Excellency , But thank God , Dr Ortorm in his wisdom dismissed it with a wave of hand . (Unconfirmed source ) Adirahu Igede - Chief Augustine Egbere Ogbu . Adutu Oju -Chief Obande Adoga Igede Centre Third Class Chief -Chief Joseph Uta (Ag. District Head of Oju) Uwokwu Third Class Chief - Chief Ode Okponya (District Head of Okpokpo ) Adutu Obi -Chief Linus Okwute etc . Those castigating Omi Ny Igede and the popular zoning formula are the mastermind of this devilish plot against the wishes and aspirations of Igede people . Is this the due process some of you are advocating ? All these persons so loved by Och 'Idoma faught against the granting of Igede autonomous Traditional Council and they are shamelessly been paraded as beneficiaries . The due process will be a free , fair and transparent election conducted by the Bureau of Local Gout and Chieftaincy Affairs , Makurdi for all qualified aspirants on the day to be approved by His Excellency . This gang up against Igede nation has already failed woefully . Igede People will definitely recommend the dethroning of some key Chiefs as arrangements are on top gear to begin collation of signatories . Watch out for more details .

OMI’NY IGEDE’S ZONING OF FIRST CLASS STOOL IS DIVINE –Ochi Ode Emmanuel, MBTC Chairman

Benue High Chief, Ojikpuru 1 of Ibila, Ode Ochi Emmanuel, recently emerged the winner of the keenly contested Middle Belt Traditional Council (MBTC) chairmanship election in the whole of South West in Lagos. In this interview granted JAMES IBECHI during his home visit at the Yuletide, in his home town of Ibilla, Oju LGA, Benue State, he applauds Governor Samuel Ortom over the amended chieftaincy law that has given his people the opportunity to have a first class chief. He also speaks on other issues of state importance.

L-r: Nick Eworo and Ochi Ode Emmanuel

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HON GODWIN IJEKE'S DEATH IS ONE TOO MANY -Nick Eworo By Andyson Iji Egbodo

Tears flowed down the cheeks of the high, low and people of all ages in the manner of the highest ocean current any mortal can ever imagine as the remains of a former deputy Leader of Obi LG Legislative arm, Late Hon Godwin Ede Ijeke who died in the Benue State University Teaching Hospital a day to Christmas was lowered to mother earth today at Ojwo-Okutungbe of Obi Local Government Area of Benue State.

Describing the pains of how personally he has lost a political General in Late Hon Ijeke, Deputy Majority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Nick Eworo said Hon Ijeke's death is one too many. He however opined that Obi LG in particular will never forget his imputs while serving in the Council. Eworo further stated that the Deceased has, by His positive contributions to the development of his Constituency, immortalized himself already.