Can’t Ndigbo do without cows? Pg. 5

@newsechonigeria @newsechonigeria @newsechonigeria ...Strong voice echoes the truth ISSN: 2736-0512 FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 VOL. 2 NO. 39 N150 IPOB blames Nigeria’s security agencies for backing herdsmen attack Pg. 13 50 years after Dick Tiger’s death: Ndigbo no longer remember the great Biafran boxer – Son Pg. 10, 11

Effium Reasons community Soludo’s attack: crisis: Why never Ebonyi govt to steam Police arrest imposed dusk your to dawn curfew Pg. 9 Pg. 3 vagina one suspect Pg. 12

News Echo Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 2 NEWS Imo govt to implement white paper on land use, property recovery reshuffles cabinet By Jennifer John meeting of Wednesday, the Whitepaper on lands Atulegwu moves over moves to ministry of en- deemed it necessary to which was presided over and other related matters to ministry of lands and trepreneurship and skills carry out the exercise as mo State Government by the governor, Senator expeditiously”. physical planning. The acquisition. a way of ensuring the has set up a commit- Hope Uzodimma. Briefing the govern- commissioner for lands Throwing more light programmes and policies Itee saddled with the Other members of the ment House press at the and physical planning, on the essence of the of the administration responsibility of imple- committee according end of the EXCO meet- Barr. Enyinnaya Onueg- reshuffle, commission- moves on smoothly and menting the white paper to the release were; the ing commissioner for in- bu superintends the Min- er for Justice and At- that no commissioner is of the Judicial Commis- commissioner for hous- formation and strategy istry of Power, while the torney General of the removed, rather it is an sion of Inquiry into land ing as secretary, while the Hon. Declan Emelumba, Hon. Commissioner for state, Barr. C. O. C. Aka- attempt to put the right use and other related commissioner for works, informed that the gover- Power, Chief Iyke Umeh olisa said the governor pegs in the right holes. matters the General Manager, nor announced further According to a release ENTRACO, the General minor cabinet reshuffle made available to News Manager OCDA and oth- of members of Executive Financial institution Echo, the committee ers approved by EXCO. Council. which is to be chaired The release said, “The He said in the new ad- by the commissioner for Committee is charged justment, the present counts loses as robbers kill lands and physical plan- with the responsibility of commissioner for entre- ning was set up during the full and total implemen- preneurship and skills state executive council tation of all aspects of acquisition, Hon. Noble trader, cart away millions Chief of Air Staff, Amao, of naira From Olise Nwagbogwu, Our correspondent not show up anywhere Asaba gathered that customers around the vicinity of the visits Enugu, calls for were held hostage inside crime. t was a bloody day for almost an hour, while Residents who spoke more dedication to duty in Issele-Uku, head- other gang members out- randomly were miffed at Iquarters of Aniocha side triggered away bul- the development, won- From Chuma Austin, well as activities of hood- as training and re-training North LGA of Delta lets sporadically. dering why the “Oper- Enugu\ lums in the country. would remain paramount State, as daredevil armed In the process of the ation Delta Hawk”, the The Airforce boss com- in his mind, adding that his robbers unleashed terror shooting spree, a trader, state government’s an- hief of Air Staff of mended his men as well maiden visit to Enugu had in a robbery operation identified as an indigene ti-crime joint security the Nigerian Air as other security agencies afforded him the opportu- that lasted about an hour. of Issele-Uku from Og- taskforce, which usually CForce, Air Marshal in the southeast geo-polit- nity to inspect some of the Eye witness account beofu village was shot patrol the town, was no- Isiaka Oladayo Amao, has ical zone for maintaining Air Force facilities in the said the robbers, num- dead while many others where to be found. charged officers and men peace in the area, adding State. Air Marshal Amao who bering about six, had sustained bullet wounds. This financial institu- of Nigerian Air Force to that there should be love Spokesman of Delta tion, it could be recalled, and peaceful co-existence inspected Air Force Medi- stormed the financial maintain discipline at all institution in the centre State Police Command, has been an easy target times, saying that it is the so that the country could cal Centre, Air Force Inter- move forward. national Helicopter Flying of the town, position- DSP Bright Edafe, who of several robbery opera- constitutional role of the confirmed the robbery, tions, the last time being military to protect the citi- According to him, Nige- Training School, among ing some of the gang at zens from internal and ex- ria is a blessed country with others, was accompanied strategic corners outside, said he was in contact three years ago, when by Air Vice Marshal Frank ternal aggressions. abundant human and nat- while others invaded the with the Division for it was robbed in a sim - Oparah and other top rank- Air Marshal Amao who ural resources, adding that premises, as they ran- quick response. Eyewit- ilar bloody operation, in the country would continue ing officers in the Base. sacked and robbed unin- nesses said that through- which bloody casualties gave the charge on Wednes- It could be recalled that day during his maiden visit to grow from strength to terrupted. out the one hour op- were recorded and mil- strength, urging his men to Air Marshal Amao from eration, the police did lions carted away. to Enugu said that the syn- Osun State who was born ergy now existing among continue with their excel- lent performances recorded in Enugu was appointed as the Service Chiefs has so far. Chief of Air Staff on Jan- Ebonyi massacre: Iwuanyanwu calls for helped to reduce the level He promised his men uary 26, this year by Presi- of insurgency, banditry as that their welfare as well dent Muhammadu Buhari. stakeholders meeting to protect Igbo Chinyere Nwaneri it clear that any attack on governors, to constitute a Civil society group demands any part of Igbo soil is at- stakeholders meeting to seek he chairman of tack against all Igbo, add- ways of saving Ndigbo from Ohakim’s trial over financial fraud Ohanaeze Ndig- ing that the Igbo nation where ever they may live. Tbo Elders Council, will never fold its hands In his words, “this meeting By Ikenna Orioha the accused was brought to the court to bring Ohakim Chief (Dr) Eng. Emma- and watch others invade will deliberate on ways and court to face trial so that to book, make him to pay nuel Iwuanyanwu has them. means to protect Igbo peo- oalition of Civil Soci- justice will be done as the Chinyere Amuchinwa her called for an urgent con- According to him, “I ple wherever they live. The Cety Organization, has Inspector General of Po- money, as well as return her stitution of a stakeholders am constrained to sound meeting will also establish staged a peaceful protest, lice, Mohammed Adamu, land to her which they said meeting with a view to sav- this warning as the Chair- an emergency relief fund asking the former governor demanded. she paid him for. ing the Igbo nation from man of Ohanaeze Ndigbo from where help can be giv- of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, The protesters, who were Mrs. Faith Mbagwu, Lolo violent attacks. Council of Elders that we en to people exposed to at- Mercy Agalanna and Ez- to make himself available mainly women carried He made the call in a will no longer accept a situ- tacks of terrorism anywhere placards with inscriptions inne Grace Nwazuo, con- to the court for trial over an press statement he person- ation where our people are in Igbo land. alleged financial fraud on as “Ikedi Ohakim duped demned injustice against ally signed while reacting invaded by terrorists. We “We wish to say with pride Mrs. Chinyere Amuchinwa, a noble lady. Does Ikedi women at all levels, accus- an indigene of Imo State Ohakim have a mother? ing the former governor of to the massacre of Ebonyi will take every step to de- that all through the history and a business mogul. Does Ohakim have a sister? blackmailing Amuchinwa citizens during which over fend the lives and property of Nigeria, Igbo are known The protest took place at Let him make himself avail- into buying a fake piece of 20 lives were lost, while of our people.’’ to live in many places out- Imo State High Court com- able for trial”. land and subsequently post- many are now rendered Consequently, the re- side Igbo land and they have plex, Owerri, on Wednes- Speaking to journalists, ing her nude pictures on homeless. nowned Igbo leader, never launched any attack day. The protesters called the leader of the Coalition social media as a way of Ahaejiagamba, as he is called on the President of against the lives and prop- on the presiding judge, I. G. of Civil Society Organiza- preventing her from speak- popularly called, while de- Ohanaeze Ndigbo and erty of the people of that Chukwunyere to ensure that tion, Franklin Edede, asked ing out. crying the situation made chairman of South East area.’’

News Echo Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 3 NEWS I have no aspirant Okowa’s style is beyond for PDP primaries pedestrian governance – Ikpeazu - Obi declares From Olise Nwagbogwu, through formal educa- the Teachers Professional nor Okowa said that the From Uchenna Ezeadigwe, State chapter of the PDP Asaba tion and entrepreneurial Development Centre, a centre was established to Awka for national, state, local skills. unique and symbolic in- promote sustained pro- government and ward of- bia State Gover- He said the monumen- stitution that will signifi- fessional development of ormer vice presiden- ficers of the party, in prepa- nor, Dr. Okezie tal investment in devel- cantly boost educational teachers in the state and tial aspirant and one ration for the forthcoming AIkpeazu has de- oping young people was development in the state. the country. Ftime Governor of governorship election in scribed the administrative already putting Delta He said that the best way He said that the mission Anambra State, Mr. Peter the state. Obi has said that he has style of his Delta state ahead of other states in to bring back the lost glo- of the institute was aimed He advised supporters to no special aspirant for the vote for people who have counterpart, Senator If- the country. He stated ry in education was for at sharpening the skills of eanyi Okowa, as beyond stakeholders to upgrade June 26th governorship pri- the capacity to win an that the Delta Governor teachers across board, mary election of the People election. Not all aspirants pedestrian governance. had done well in the de- the technical know- and pledged his admin- how of teachers, update Democratic Party (PDP) in or candidates can win an He stated this last Tues- ployment of resources istration’s readiness to Anambra State. school’s curriculum and election, so you must vote day during the inaugu- to execute various peo- embark on projects with Obi stated this during an for people who can win ration of the Teachers ple-oriented projects, create an atmosphere direct bearing on the lives interactive meeting con- an election. You must look Professional Develop- adding that the establish- conducive for learning. of the people. vened by the Anambra well before you vote for ment Centre (TPDC), ment of TPDC by his ad- In his remarks, Gover- people that will fly the flag Owa-Oyibu, Ika North ministration was a clear of the PDP. East Local Government attestation of his love for “Our primary election Area of Delta, built by the a robust education sector will be free, fair and cred- Ifeanyi Okowa adminis- in the state. ible. Anything short of it, tration. He commended According to Ikpeazu, I’m not involved. I have no Governor Okowa for in- Okowa means well for aspirant at heart and let no vesting huge resources to Deltans with the various one tell you they gave me develop human capital legacy projects, including money or anything because it is not true. “No aspirant has bought me sachet water. In my pol- itics, I don’t believe in any- Women group unite one giving me anything. I was governor of this state and a lot of you know me. against rape, gunmen Ask any contractor if they have ever given me any- thing. That is not the rea- son I’m in politics. I’m in in Olokoro politics to help gain a better future for Nigeria”. From Dan Maduagwu, Nnannta in achieving “Not even a letter of com- Umuahia their goals while calling Wife of late Adolphus Nnadi, Chinwe and his children during the funeral service of her husband mendation or even a Christ- all women and youths to mas or birthday wish. I’m at Saint Mathew’s AME Zion Church, Uru-Ogwa, Imo State. Adol, a patriot of his community was however not bothered be- group of women support the crusade. a P.H based business man who served his people, church in various capacity was laid to rest known as Udo Responding to the cause that is not why I’m Thursday. Photo: Afam Echi. in politics. I’m in politics to Obodo women Udo Obodo women, the A contribute to the growth of have reiterated their com- President of World Igbo the country. mitment to stamp out all Union, HRM, Mishak “That is why I feel pained forms of criminal activ- Nnannta commended Effium community crisis: that somebody could say I ities in parts of Olokoro the Naomi Okezie-led demanded N7 billion for land. group for championing putting the governor in of- The group led by Chief a good society, promis- Why Ebonyi govt imposed fice. How can you leave Mrs. Naomi Okezie, ing to support their pro- N75 billion for someone made the promise when grams. and turn around to tell him she led a delegation of He revealed that mo- dusk-to-dawn curfew to give you N7 billion out her team to the palace of dalities has been put in Egedegede community in of it? That cannot happen. From David Eze, information or false alarm HRM, Mishak Nnann- place for the recruitment Ishielu Local Government My interest in politics is for Abakaliki on the situation in Effium/ the right people to be elect- ta at Olokoro, Umuahia of about 170 youths into Ezza Effium shall be pros- Area and demanded jus- South LGA. Nigerian Police Force’s tice for the victims from ed so that our society will he Ebonyi State ecuted”. be good.” She expressed fear at Community Policing sys- government has “Exco frowned at the the security agencies. the high rate of crimes in tem, which he explained, Tdeclared a dusk to actions and inactions of parts of Olokoro land in would help in curbing dawn curfew in Effium / the elected and appointed Restriction of movement in Ogidi recent years, noting that criminal activities in Ezza Effium crisis commu- public office holders which Udo Obodo women were Olokoro. nity following the renewed were responsible for the is to reduce crime, says PG out to tackle the upsurge, According to him, hostilities in the area. crisis in the area”. “Exco From Karen James, but regretted that some “What is happening in The State Commissioner recommended to Ebonyi Nnewi elements in the commu- Olokoro today makes for Information and State State House of Assembly nity were allegedly out to me sad. Our police sta- Orientation Barr. Uchen- that all elected/appointed gidi residents have been advised to restrict their sabotage the efforts of the tion that was burnt down na Orji announced this in officials from Effium and Omovements as part of reducing the increasing rate Udo Obodo women. some years ago would Abakaliki while briefing Ezza Effium including the of crime within the community. “Cultism, robbery, rape, have been rebuilt through newsmen on the outcome Councilors, the Council News Echo gathered that for more than one week now, abortion, disrespect for my efforts but some pow- of the State Executive Chairman and the EBHA there has been restriction of movement in Ogidi town elders have become the erful individuals went to Council meeting. Member be suspended from 9pm to 5am daily. order of the day and we Abuja and sabotaged it.” He said the decision was from office”. President-General of Ogidi Union Nigeria, Chief Jideofor Onubogu explained in an interview that the must do all we can to ex- “That is why I am out to taken as part of the state He said the Council noted step taken was aimed at curbing the rate of crimes being punge the ugly pictures restore safety of people government’s efforts to the report on Effium/Ezza restore peace in the area. Effium and commended committed daily at about 8pm and beyond in the town. from our lands. It was not and property in Olokoro. According to Onubogu, for the past nineteen years, like this in the past”, She “Exco resolved to place the efforts of Government It is embarrassing that dust to dawn curfew in Ogidi has not had a democratically elected youth lead- said. in establishing additional 2 guests now lose their cars Effium/Ezza Effium com- Mobile Police units in the ership until Dec. 19, 2020 which brought about a lot of She observed that the fu- while attending burials munity with effect from communities and provid- changes in the system of governance in the community. ture of the clan was under and other social events in 31st March till normal- ing additional 600 Soldiers He equally alleged that up to seventy per cent of youths threat from unimaginable Olokoro and we will not cy returns to the place”. to the affected community. in the community were members of one cult group or social vices and solicit- allow that to continue.” “Exco further resolved that He said Exco frowned very another in the name of ``belonging’’ and ganging up for ed the support of HRM, anybody who sends false seriously at the killings at protection. 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Worsening Imo's unemployment capital status with over 14,000 designed to engage and absorb the EDITORIAL 'ghost' workers Publisher teeming unemployed youths Larry Kingsley enerally speaking Imo churned out with each passing State since creation in year. Imo correspondingly is also Executive Editor Jennifer John G1976 is reputed to be a one of the states with the highest civil service state. It is not cut out e n r o l m e n t i n e d u c a t i o n . Managing Editor for such activities as commercial Unfortunately, the government Ori Martins or industrial ventures. This has not put any plan in place to Editor implies that governments at engage the students as they Afam Echi different eras created employment graduate. News Editor opportunities which absorbed the This situation would not have Chigozie Uzosike growing school leavers. arisen if there is one. The reported Production Editor It appears that no longer holds as empowerment schemes by the Anthony Ogbekile the value and meaning which civil government it seems are not Correspondents service job offered to the citizens responding to the challenge that is Dan Maduagwu Okey (Umuahia) appear bastardized by politicians if they are actually in place. Uchenna Ezeadigwe (Awka) who are now at the driving seat of Tongues are already wagging that Karen James (Nnewi) Ovat Mike (Onitsha) governance. There is no more joy, the reported Rabbit empowerment Nonye Udumiri (Aba) pride and contentment in bearing scheme may have vanished into David Eze (Abakaliki) Chuma Austin (Enugu) the tag of civil servants. Sadly, thin air as it is not evident that Olise Nwagbogwu (Asaba) they have become the sacrificial anyone is engaged in it. Chukwudi Chidiebere (Port Harcourt) lambs that are used, dumped and There are indications that the Senior Reporter frustrated by politicians who leave over 10,000 employees of the Uzoma Ogoke them without benefits after government who are yet to be paid retirement. Reporter since over a year may have been Ikenna Orioha The recent revelations by the thrown into the unemployment Chinyere Nwaneri Nigerian Bureau of Statistics market if feelers from the Glory Ugochukwu (NBS) appear to lend credence to government is anything to go by. Contributors/Columnists the above assertions. The NBS in a While the workers are agitating to Dr. Sir Amos Agwamba recent survey rated the state of be paid, government has declared Dr. Chuks Osuji Justina Nkechi Imo as one with the highest level with a tone of finality repeatedly Ogechi Erondu of jobless, unemployed, able that it does not owe anybody Production bodied men and women in declaring that any one yet to Philip Kalu Nigeria. Sadly, since the receive his pay is a ghost worker. Ifeanyi Raymond pronouncement no reaction has It is not very clear on what Alex Nnamdi Chukwu b e e n r e c e i v e d f r o m t h e premise the government is ADMINISTRATION government quarters on how it s t a n d i n g t o m a k e i t s General Manager intends to reverse the reported p r o n o u n c e m e n t b u t t h e James Kalu trend which portends great danger understanding of many observers Operations Manager for the state. is that the administration of Hope Patricia Nwoye The implications of this ugly Uzodimma may have tricked them Web Administrator situation cannot be lost on any out of their job smartly playing on Bismark Ibegbulam individual who understands that d i f f e r e n t d i s t r a c t i o n s o f Circulation Team unemployment is a big time bomb verifications. This is increasing Mr. Aloyius Ogboka waiting to explode if not properly the hardship of Imo citizens. Ignatius Ogechi Ajoku handled. The surging level of News Echo frowns at this Tasie Chidiebere crime today in the society is development and wishes to charge Legal Adviser attributed to lack of jobs which Uzodimma as well as other H. O. Ogbusu predispose youths to illicit governors to rise to the challenges activities if anything, just to of creating more jobs and save survive. existing ones. Doing this is a right Today, the society is engulfed step to stem crime in the society. It with sad tales of 419, robbery, is very much unlike a typical Igbo ritual murder, scam deals, drugs people to take the rear on critical etc all by our youths who are the d e ve l o p m e n t a l i s s u e. We supposed leaders of tomorrow. It challenge the governor to wake up gladdens no one's heart that the to his responsibilities. situation rather than abate is on a Patriotic industrialists within rising scale. and outside the state should turn Presently, it is not clear that the this challenge into a great government is on any program opportunity.

News Echo Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 5 Lead Can’t Ndigbo do without cows?

By Ori Martins of the currently dreaded Fu- 8, 2016, Governor Rochas later made it clear that the tle rearing is an exclusive lani herdsmen are exponen- Okorocha of Imo State was marauders were “not Nigeri- right to the Fulani? Chie f he gruesome mur- tially in the increase. Why? personally driving a bus full ans”! Charles Osondu Nwachuk- der of Effium people The answer is because Ndig- of journalists from Owerri The Sultan of Sokoto, Al- wu is a community leader in in Ohaukwu Local bo do not promote their home to Orlu. A group of about haji Sa’ad Abubakar, has Umuhu, Okwuato of Aboh TGovernment Area grown domestic animals any 50 cows barged into the Ow- since picked up the same re- Mbaise LGA, Imo State. Ac- of Ebonyi State by suspect- longer. erri-Orlu Road, apparently frain: “armed herdsmen are cording to him, ‘’the problem ed Fulani herders has once All around them are the cat- from nowhere. not Nigerians”. You see now, really is not the entire Fulani again brought to the fore tle bred by Hausa/Fulani. It The armed herder did not there are real herdsmen and herdsmen. The case is against even as the question must be can be said that the consump- bother about the shrill blasts non Nigerian herdsmen – the the Fulani herders who are asked: can’t Ndigbo do with- tion rate of cattle in the South of the convoy’s sirens and ones carrying arms! It is real- carrying arms, killing and out cows? East is the highest compared calmly kept on walking his ly devastating. maiming here and there. Up to the late 1990s Ndig- with that of other zones in animals along the same road, The fact here is, before the Therefore, the task is on bo went about their ceremo- the country. Since Ndigbo making no effort to make emergence of Buhari, the the Federal Government of nies using the Igbo species cannot effectively carryout way for the governor’’ If the herders were not as deadly Nigeria to fish out those bad of cow called ehi/efi, dogs, any function meaningfully herders had no respect for a as they are now. They settled ones and deal with them goats, sheep, and fowls. They without slaughtering cows, it state governor in a convoy, peacefully and quietly in any squarely. Mind you that dur- only made use of the Hausa/ therefore goes to say that the imagine who else they would location in any state in Ni- ing the military era, Nigeria Fulani cow meat as an addi- breeding of cows by Fulani respect or treat with dignity. geria. But they are currently was marked as a pariah state tional source of protein. herders in the South East also Recall that in the same well armed and almost on but not all Nigerians were However, since the early increased substantially. 2016, innocent and harm- weekly basis, murder inno- bad then. In this case, it has 1990s, the way and manner The effect is that most of less people in Ukpabi-Nimbo cent Nigerians in cold blood been established that there Ndigbo have been promoting the herders who now carry in Enugu State were cruelly and no questions are asked are herders who are illegally the use of the Hausa/Fulani arms rather than sticks have massacred by Fulani herds- and nothing happens eventu- carrying arms. specie of cow is not only dis- constituted themselves as men. Governor Ifeanyi Ug- ally. What the security agencies gusting but nauseating. threats to most of the com- wanyi rushed to Aso Villa So, what if the Igbo start to- can do now is to fish out the During burials, Ndigbo no munities in Igbo nation in to shed tears for President day to boycott using the cattle bad eggs among the herds- longer buy their traditional the guise rearing their cattle. Buhari who ordered the law in all their occasions? What if men and bring them to book. domestic animals as listed As it was reported by a na- enforcement agents to bring the Igbo begin to breed their On the other hand, I sup- above. They rather order or tional newspaper, ‘’On May the hoodlums to book, but own cattle? Or is it that cat- port the idea that Ndigbo purchase the Hausa/Fulani must return to their roots by species of cow which now using our domestic animals costs fortunes. “ Up to the late 1990s Ndigbo went about their ceremonies for our festivals. In this way, If the funeral is about an there will not be any need aged man or woman, the using the Igbo species of cow called ehi/efi, dogs, goats, for the herders to be troop- mourners, based on the sheep, and fowls. They only made use of the Hausa/Fulani ing to Igbo nation to wreck happenings of the prevail- havoc. Again, Igbo rich men ing circumstances, would be cow meat as an additional source of protein. However, can equally commence cattle compelled to buy at least two since the early 1990s, the way and manner Ndigbo have rearing. cows in order to give their fa- By so doing the influx of ther, mother a befitting buri- been promoting the use of the Hausa/Fulani species of cow Fulani cattle breeders who al. is not only disgusting but nauseating are bearing arms would dras- To this effect, the activities “ tically reduce’’ Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 6 VOX POP Do you support the idea of women having a share in their father’s inheritance? t is an age long tradition in Igboland, respected since many decades ago that women, whether married or unmarried, do not have any inheritance in their father's house. This tradition has remained sacrosanct until recently. With the wind of civilization and globalization sweeping across the world and with the concept of gender equality being Ichampioned by gender activists, this tradition has been challenged by some women who see it as obnoxious and anti women. This group reason that both male and female children of a man are equal human beings who should also enjoy the right of sharing in their family's estate. The last straw that broke the carmel's back was a Nigerian Supreme Court judgment which voided the culture and conferred on the female child, the right to share in the family's estate. It was a legal action instituted by Miss Gladys Ada Ukeje (the deceased's daughter against Mrs. Lois Chituru Ukeje (wife of the late Lazarus Ogbonna Ukeje) and their son, Enyinnaya Lazarus Ukeje. Mrs Gladys Ukaje won the case at the High Court. The defendants appealed, but the Appeal Court upheld the decision of the High Court. They appealed to the Supreme Court (the court of final arbiter) The apex court put a final nail on the matter by upholding the decision of both the trial and appallet courts, thus granting female children the right to have a share in their family's assets. News Echo therefore went to town to, in retrospect, to feel the pulse of Igbos on the judgement. Below are the excerpts:

Dr Eng r J.C Okereafor, CEO ARK Ijeoma Stella Okoroh. PETROCHEICAL COMPLEX LTD, from A teacher with the Federal Girls College, Owerri. Hails Umuohiagu in Ngor-Okpala local government from Ehime Mbano area of Imo State: I support the Supreme Court judgement. It is a welcome I totally support and appreciate the idea of women development. What is good for the male folk is equally getting a share of their father's assets. It is the duty good for the female folk. To me, I think women should of the parents to take care of their children. The not share in ancestral lands and houses. But they should idea of taking advantage of female folks has posed have a share from assets like money and other a lot of challenges. The idea that a male child in properties, outside ancestral home. the midst of about four female children is the owner of all the father's assets makes such child to become lazy and sometimes irresponsible. Every child should be entitled to have a share of the father's assets. The white man will always do everything to favour both the male and female Emeka Osuagwu, politician, children. Such situation makes both the male and The ruling by the Supreme Court is good and female children to work hard. dangerous at the same time. The good side is, considering the roles women, even married ones play in their families of birth, and towards their aged parents, a little chunk of family inheritance Brother Emmanuel Ononiwu Agukwe, one of can be carved out for them. the Choir leaders at St Thomas More Parish, New However, the Supreme Court judgement should Owerri. A public servant/business man who hails not be absolute. It should still be modified through from Amannachi in Orsu Local government area cultural means. This is to avoid a situation where of Imo State many married women would be causing I am not in support of the idea of women problems in their father's homes because of assets. inheriting their father's property. It is not done in Even our women of marriage age may start our place. We don't share property with any refusing to marry, because their parents have left female child. Whatever property we share is for stupendous wealth for them. Or, some may even the men. For instance, there was a land we sold in start having children out of wedlock, decide to our extended family ten years ago, the financial share and live in their father's houses with bastard kids which Igbo culture frowns at. So, I proceeds of the land was shared among all the suggest that just small amount of wealth be carved out for the women, but it should not be male children in the family, even the newborn absolute. male children. The women were never considered. In fact nobody talks about sharing assets with women in my community. Esther Mbamara Women now vote, contest for elections, work in offices, contribute immensely to the economy, help in Hon Ruthsussan Ashiegbu. upbringing of children. They are stabilisers in the News reporter and broadcaster, Hot 99.5 churches, homes, markets, farms but when it comes to FM, owerri sharing of their father's assets, they will remember that I support the Supreme Court judgement that a woman only have rights in her husband's place, why? women should partake in inheriting their We woman deserve a share of our parents' homes even father's property. This is how it should be if we are married. But that supreme Court ruling abinitio. Women have been relegated to the should not make any woman to be lazy, whether your family is rich or not". background enough. If the same man gave birth to a boy and a girl, everything that their father has should be shared equally among them. That a woman is married should not be used Mr Christopher Madu, from Obollo, Isiala Mbano as an excuse to deny her a share of her father's LGA of Imo State. inheritance. What if she married a man that A graduate of Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri. I am totally against the is not well to do, while her father has idea of women sharing from their father's everything and she is denied a share of her assets/property. Women are entitled to inherit their father's assets and allowed to continue suffering, just because she is a woman. husband's assets. If they inherit their husband's assets Apart from the Supreme Court judgement, I want the government to put measures in and also that of their fathers, it will become cheating place to compel every Nigerian family to abide by the law/judgement and mete out to their male counterparts. They have to leave appropriate sanctions to defaulters. everything to their brothers in order to allow peace reign.

Lady Nnenna Eze: Chief Ifeanyichukwu Etoh: Even as a woman, I don't support women Allowing women to part take in the sharing of their partaking in the sharing of her father's assets. father's assets is abnormal in my Amechi community. The reason is that once a woman is given out The judgement of Supreme Court supporting women in marriage, she has to concentrate on the to partake in the sharing of their father's assets is not assets of her husband. She has to forget the justifiable because women normally move out of their assets of her father. In my community in father's houses after marriage. Enugu State, women don't partake in the It makes women to have double assets from her father's house and her husband's. The Supreme Court sharing of her father's property. You can win judgement will not be popular in Igbo land. in Supreme Court but you cannot win in the culture of my place. Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 7 Showbiz/Fashion can be worn to parties or casual or dresses. The material can be it is also very unique. Or have get-togethers with workmates. embedded to anything - hoodie, you ever seen such a design 2. Full body Ankara suit t-shirts, belts, purses, and even before? If you thought that the first jean jackets, like in the photo 5. Plain black shirt with outfit on our list was a bold above. The combination of the small detail here and there fashion statement, think again. denim and Ankara fabrics Black t-shirts and Ankara This one just speaks for make this one a go-to style for go so well together. Take this yourself, don't you think? Pair it any casual event - even a design, for example. The black with nice sandals or even black wedding! t-shirt itself works just fine, but shoes for a chic look. 4. Striped shirt with a pop add a touch of Ankara to it, and 3. Jean jacket with great of colour the game changes completely. design No one can argue with the This kind of t-shirt should be These days, people don't fact that this design is just out of p r e s e n t i n e v e r y m a n ' s just wear Ankara pants or skirts this world. It is simple, yes, but wardrobe, really.

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Ebisike Mascot Kalu Kalu Fall out of Aba federal constituency by-election: Ngwa youths give Orji contract papers of the reconstruction of Aba roads as Orji claimed last week. "With all the contract Uzor-Kalu red card d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r t h e From Nonye Udumiri, Aba say that we've reclaimed Aba reconstruction of Aba roads as for the indigenous people of issued by NDDC as he he youths of Abia State Aba. Enough is enough. We've come here today to say that we've reclaimed Aba claimed. He told us last week on Monday, issued "Not again that somebody for the indigenous“ people of Aba. Enough is enough. that he would bring the papers what they termed a who's not from Aba will T "Not again that somebody who's not from Aba will when he gets to Abuja next political red card to former represent the people of Aba at week which is this week. governor of Abia State, Senator any level. represent the people of Aba at any level. Everybody "We have come to demand Orji Uzor-Kalu. "Everybody who is interested who is interested in contesting elections should go to his and prevail on him to kindly The youths who are mainly in contesting elections should place and make himself available for his people. We've of the Ngwa extraction go to his place and make make available this contract marched round Aba with the himself available for his people. come to say no to one family business. Our people can papers by NDDC and he picture of Orji Uzor-Kalu, who "We've come to say no to one no longer be taken for a ride. "Orji Uzor-Kalu entered into with NDDC. is currently the Senate Chief family business. Our people bringing out his brother is a collective insult to the Failure to do that, he should tow the honorable part of

Whip. can no longer be taken for a people of Ngwa. It's a red card to Orji Uzor-Kalu and The youths tagged Kalu ride. tendering an unreserved whose younger brother, Mascot "Orji Uzor-Kalu bringing out his family today. “He has done this before and he feels apology to the government and Uzor-Kalu got defeated by his brother is a collective insult he can take our people for a ride. We've said no and people of Abia. Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike of the to the people of Ngwa. It's a red we're “ "And if he fails, we shall give PDP in Saturday's Aba Federal card to Orji Uzor-Kalu and his celebrating our victory today. him a run. We will not allow Constituency by-election, "a family today. him to enter any part of Abia problem to their political "He has done this before and from Abia South to Central and development." he feels he can take our people North. A repeat of what you They said the victory of for a ride. We've said no and have seen today is going to be we're celebrating our victory "It is unprecedented and the everywhere they would think it Ebisike over Mascot Uzor- done in Umuahia by next week. Kalu of the APC is the final nail today." only thing Aba people can do is is business as usual and the Aba "We are going to shut down in the coffin of the Uzor-Kalu Barrister Charles Esonu, a to tell him thank you by voting people have said No, we don't Umuahia. If he fails we will hit family who has practically former PDP state Secretary in PDP. Just few days ago, we need APC in Aba here. dominated the political Abia State and former Aba recovered the House of "That is what we are doing the streets of Abia North and landscape of Aba over the North Local Government Representatives mandate for here today, to bury APC and declare him a persona non years. Chairman said their victorious Aba North and South which APGA and chase them away grata in Abia state. We are The member representing march was meant to thank the was held by APGA. from this place." pleading with him to make Isiala-Ngwa North in the Abia Aba people. "As God would have it, Gov. Also speaking, Special available those contract State House of Assembly, Hon. "Over time there was protest Okezie Ikpeazu is an Aba boy Assistant to Gov. Ikpeazu on papers." Ginger Onwusibe, said that vote against PDP in the state and he has showcased what I Special Duties, Erondu Junior Indications so far appear that they have reclaimed Aba for its because of infrastructure decay. don't know how to talk about.. Erondu said the march was to the People's Democratic Party indigenous owners. "But today, Aba people have "That is the more reason we send a strong message to former (PDP) is still keeping the South had to organize this meeting Governor Orji Uzor-Kalu. He stressed that the victory resolved to reciprocate the East as its stronghold what with today to say that APC in Abia "We are Abia youths as you of Ebisike on Saturday shows gesture and the hand of its dominance of the area in should be buried. I am can see. We have come to make that people will never allow fellowship extended to them by both the main and bye- particular about APC because a simple demand. To plead anyone who is not from Aba to the leader of the party in the elections. When and how the in APC, a family can decide to with Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu to represent Aba people at any person of Okezie Ikpeazu who APC will dislodge them take charge of every affair. present to Abia people, the level of election. took it upon himself to remains a matter for conjecture. "We've come here today to transform Aba. "They would come from papers, the award letters, the Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 9

teaming the vagina Reasons NEVER to steam Easter breakfast idea: actually does a lot m o r e h a r m t h a n the area smelling fresh and S your vagina retain the good bacteria. good! Chocolate Pancake Rolls It's not uncommon to uterus inside out, more like 2. Burn hocolate Pancake together. depending on how big your see ladies 'steam the vagina' a steam douche on the Since steaming the Roll is such an easy Step 6 pan is. to get it to 'smell nice', 'keep vagina which many ladies vagina requires hot water breakfast to make. Step 8 C Pour the flour mix into the it good shape' and generally believe help balance the s t e a m , t h e r e ' s e v e r y You can serve it with egg and whisk together Fry a large scoop of the 'cleanse it'! Some ladies vagina PH/hormone level tendency to burn oneself boiled or scrambled eggs, properly for a fluffy pancake pancake mix but it's not true. and that's not even the heat ham, cheese, fruits and result Step 9 even go as far as sticking things into it or diluting the There are two great felt while sitting over the veggies. Step 7 Spread your chocolate on reasons to stay away from steam! The Ingredients You the pancake and roll. hot water (steam) with herbs Oil your pan with 1 vagina steaming: The va g ina c a n be Need: Step 10 and more to 'clean it inside teaspoon of oil or less burned while steaming and All purpose Flour - 1 cup Cut into 3 or 4 for kids. out' but it's time to stop! 1. Destroying Vagina's Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp T h e va g i n a i s s e l f 'Good Bacteria' this goes past the physical as Salt - 1/8 tsp cleansing so there's usually Steaming the vagina can it could get so bad that the Egg - 2 no need to overly clean it! e n t i r e l y d i s r u p t t h e lining between the bladder Sugar - 1/4 cup The vagina restores its own hormonal balance and the and rectum (where the Milk - 1/4 cup PH balance all by itself natural bacteria in that vagina sits right next to) and How to prepare the m e a n i n g e v e n s o a p s region. There are 'good can cause a whole lot of chocolate pancake roll e s p e c i a l l y bacteria' necessar y to serious health issues. Step 1 perfumed/scented/medicat cleanse the vagina and To ensure a clean and Break 2 eggs in a bowl when their functions are nice smelling vagina, toss Step 2 ed should not be used on it. It's best cleansed with water disrupted this could result in tight pants, tame pubic hair, Pour in the sugar and i m b a l a n c e s a n d e ve n wear more cotton down whisk thoroughly (and to go the extra mile infections. there to allow the vagina Step 3 with very mild soap) breathe, never use anything Add the milk A lot of ladies sit of Clean the vagina with Step 5 steam usually mixed with water and in extreme cases perfumed down there and In another bowl, sieve the antiseptic and others to mild, unscented soap, keep it clean all the time by flour and baking powder cleanse the vagina and the NEVER douche. Eat more rinsing with water. yoghurt, fruits et al to keep

Heart Talk With Ogechi Erondu Phone: +2348140474780 Email: [email protected] e x c Ways to stop fear from ruining iting light of the universe, people who accept you w o r l d the God who created There's nothing outside of the life you your relationship you, the Jesus who worse than feeling had. hese tips for thoughts aren't just increase your fears of saved you. alone in a crowd of “The key is to find o v e r c o m i n g depressing, they're lies. getting hurt in a new 3. Let go of your people! You can be roles that connect to Tfear start with T h e y ' r e n o t t r u e ! r e l a t i o n s h i p. Ju s t expectations surrounded by people your basic values and all day, and still feel the most practical and Catastrophic thoughts notice what you think. “If you have set needs that provide end with the most increase your fears and You'd be surprised at expectations then your d i s c o n n e c t e d a n d opportunities to meet s p i r i t u a l w h i c h , d e c r e a s e y o u r how powerful simple dreams must manifest alone. It's not the ironically, may be the confidence in love and awareness is, and how exactly as the ego presence of people that other people and most practical and new relationships. it helps you g row imagines, or someone grounds you…it's the f o r m n e w helpful. I n p s y c h o l o g y, forward in your life. isn't going to be very f e e l i n g o f b e i n g relationships, and 1 . R e c o g n i z e “ c a t a s t r o p h i z i n g ” Then, switch your happy,Since none of us c o n n e c t e d a n d that bolster your catastrophic thinking means predicting what focus to what you can predict the future understood. positive sense of self,” Who understands Thoughts such as will go wrong in the know is true. Are you or the best outcome for writes Susan Nolen- “I'm too old to meet future and turning overwhelmed with our authentic path, this a n d a c c e p t s yo u ? Hoeksema, Ph.D. in someone new” or “I'll those thoughts into fears of getting hurt by kind of thinking is self- Spend time with them. never find anyone as reality. This type of a new partner in a new destructive.” You overcome fear Women Who Think good as my ex” are thinking affects how relationship? Remind What do you expect when you experience Too Much: How to damaging because they yo u a c t i n a n e w yo u r s e l f t h a t yo u from a relationship? l ove, c o n n e c t i o n , B r e a k F r e e o f decrease your chances relationship, and can sur vived your last Examine your specific support. You learn Overthinking and of moving forward in a lead to fear, failure, breakup — and that expectations about how to be in healthy Reclaim Your Life. r e l a t i o n s h i p s b y healthy way. And, that disappointment, and yo u e ve n l e a r n e d how your new partner “ T h e n w h e n t y p e o f t h i n k i n g h o p e l e s s n e s s . valuable lessons about “should” be. What are interacting with people something is wrong in increases your fear of Catastrophic thoughts yourself and others in your fears? How do who share your values getting hurt in a new can make negative that relationship. Are you expect your fears and beliefs. one role in your life, relationship. events come true and you scared you'll ruin a to affect your behavior? 5. Get involved in you have these other O t h e r t y p e s o f create a self-fulfilling new relationship with Let God direct your different activities. roles to turn to for catastrophic thoughts prophecy. your fears, anxieties, or life. Listen for His Digging into a few gratification, for a are “He was my last 2. Replace fearful insecurities? Remind v o i c e , g u i d a n c e , different areas of life network of friends chance at happiness” thoughts with true, yourself that you are direction. Rest in the will give you a sense of who will support you, knowledge that you c o n n e c t i o n a n d and “I'll never be able good, and right ones learning and growing, a n d m a i n t a i n a to do anything fun or Your second step is and the past won't have nothing to fear if continuity, and will balanced sense of exciting with my life to become aware of repeat itself unless you you trust Him. show you that there's a a g a i n . ” T h o s e how your thoughts let it.It's time to find the 4. Spend time with w h o l e n e w a n d self.” Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 10 Special Report

50 years after Dick Tiger's death: Ndigbo no longer remember this great Biafran boxer – Son e was a sensation in the boxing ring. He had all the imprimatur of a true Igbo: industry, vision and determination. His accomplishments were so outstanding that he was honored as the first African to be inducted into the global prestigious HWorld Boxers Hall of Fame. Although it was Chief Obafemi Awolowo that built the first modern stadium in Nigeria, it was Tiger that made it popular as he knocked out Gene Fulmmer on August 10, 1963 to retain his middleweight title against the American. It was absolutely sensational. Born as Richard Ihetu on August 14, 1929, Dick Tiger was known among the best boxers of his time, as he held the World Middleweight and World Light Heavyweight Championships. He fought in 81 professional matches, winning 61 (26 by knockouts), losing 17, and drawing three. Tiger hailed from Amaigbo, Nwangele LGA of Imo State, but spent all his life in Aba, Abia State where he helped to keep the city lively in the 50s and 60s. He served as a Lieutenant in the Biafran army during the Nigerian Civil War. Tiger died on December 14, 1971, after battling with cancer. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991. In this interview with News Echo, Tiger's first son, Richard Ihetu Jnr. Esq narrates the story of his father, the family and life after the Great Dick Tiger

From Nonye Udumiri, Aba affect his family? Nwangele Local Government Area s a son knows the father, Let's be frank to of Imo State, but from what I was let us ask you who was ourselves because told, since 1920s, our family has ADick Tiger? i t ' s u s u a l l y been in Aba. They moved from By the grace of God, I'm his first necessary to do so. Amaigbo to Owerrinta in Isiala- son. When he died, I was about nine There are places Ngwa and from there to this Aba going to 10 years old. So, I can that the name Dick when Aba was still a new township. emphatically say that I knew him as Tiger shuts the In one of the ceremonies where he a child. He was a good family man doors. If you're a was honoured in Abuja, they who took care of his family and historian, you'll mistakenly said he was from Abia those around him. He suffered remember the role State. There was a drama, Imo State when he was small, and insisted his he played during people wanted to protest, but I said children would not suffer. Before he the Biafra, Nigeria they should calm down because left the earth, he took good care of Civil War. He we're one people. At heart, my us to make us whom we are today. played a huge and father loved Aba and spent all his He came from a very humble courageous role life here. Today, not even a single that I cannot play. beginning. He did his bottle trading street is named after him in this You know what business before going into boxing. entire Aba to remember that man happened then He hated arrogance and pomposity. that brought so much honour to this from the genocide I learnt from him and that's why I city. can work into the streets of Aba and killing of his without anyone knowing I'm the people and other one. He always warned us to things that led to Why do you think Dick Tiger remember where we came from. the war. He had to send back his loved Aba? How many are you in the family? Member of the Well, during that period, many of We were eight, but one died two- Most Excellent our people from that part of Orlu three years ago and may her soul O r d e r o f t h e Zone: Nkwerre, Amaigbo and rest in peace. We're now four boys British Empire Owerre-Nkworji area, migrated to and three girls. Among my brothers, (MBE) award back Aba. That's why, if you look at how I'm the only male child of his in this to the Queen of Aba is carved out today, settlements country. England together are usually occupied by same with Mazi Akanu people from same areas. For Tell us how he was able to switch Ibiam because of instance in Ogbor-Hill: the Ibibios from bottle trading to boxing? the problem his and Ohafia people occupied there. I give the credit to one Late Mr. p e o p l e w e r e Inside the Aba main town, you'll see Goddy Uzoaro, a goldsmith from facing. settlements of people from my own Mbieri, in Imo State who was a very O t h e r s e v e n area, the Orlu Zone. Then Osisioma good friend of my father. It was at Biafrans kept their axis, you'll see mostly people from No 4 Clifford Road Aba that he met own, but my father Tiger showcasing memorable family pictures. other places. This place is like his Uzoaro where he and some men had to send back taproot because he lear nt formed a boxing club. From there, his. There was one I know what I'm saying. In Nigeria, besides Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe during everything he knew here. From they started with some other boxers. fight that was very controversial it doesn't open doors as people those days my dad won the Aba, they picked him to Calabar Somewhere along the line, I where he came in with a Biafran flag think. But I thank God all his middleweight world championship and from Calabar to Lagos and remember there was one man they and anthem saying that he was a children are on their own doing title would honour the name Dick other places. However, everything called Bobby Diamond, a British Biafran. That one alone was a well. I employ lawyers myself. So, if Tiger. Some years back, I still he had as property is in Aba. What boxing promoter who was diplomatic coup that changed a lot anybody wants to recognize Dick remember Rochas Okorocha as he did was, after every assignment, interested in boxing. My dad picked in the Biafra, Nigeria international Tiger, let them do if they don't want, Imo State governor also honoured he would return to meet his family it up and was able to take his career relations. So, up till now and today, let them leave it. But I gave it to my father during his days. But the here. Because of the love Aba to the next level and the rest is some people in high places have not former President Goodluck painful irony is that my dad spent history. people had for him, I don't think he forgot or forgiven. When I say that Jonathan who honoured my father most of his life in Aba, Abia State. thought of even leaving this city. I my father's name opens doors some during his time in Abuja. It was the I'm an Aba man by all standards. How does his lifestyle, his name remember whenever he was on the places and shuts doors some places, first time a Nigerian president Yes, I'm from Amaigbo, in Continues on pg. 11 Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 11 Special Report Continued from pg. 10

...Ndigbo no longer remember Tiger athletics. Even the much talked streets; it would be like a president associating with children of the was moving. He liked trekking, about football, nothing is other great men during that award, doing shadow boxing and going on happening much. Is football the his bicycle notwithstanding all the only sports we have? I thank God they were shocked because so many cars he had then. He always did that our boxers are progressing of them are in great positions today. to mingle with Aba people who nowadays. Just look at Lawrence Especially politicians, you'll be always followed him wherever he Okolie who recently won a WBO surprised of where they are because was going to singing Tiger! Tiger! W o r l d C r u i s e r w e i g h t of their parents' names. In ours, we Tiger! My father was a true "Nwa- Championship. We're losing a lot of must work hard. Even if I tell them, Aba". I was small but I knew a lot people. Government should they'll just exclaim as I continue to then. I remember during his burial, provide sporting facilities and help work hard for myself. I work harder scores of people lined up just to see these athletes. I give it to Michael because of my father's name. Many his corpse. Aba people loved Dick Okpara (Power Mike), there was a feel you have it all and there's no Tiger and he loved Aba people. If time he had this spor ting reason to give you attention. gymnasium although I don't know you're saying anything about the However, it's not my job to tell Abia if it's still in existence now. current Aba and you've not called State Government what to do. After Dick Tiger, you've not started. We all, the current governor is Nwa- had our greats. People like Nnanna What happened to the boxing Kalu, Ugor ji Eke, Ekenna, tour nament established in Aba. He grew up in this town, so he Anyaehie and many others, memory of your father by Power should know. If he wants, let him do including Dick Tiger were one of Mike? something, if he doesn't, there's no the greats here. Aba was a very good You're correct but you must look at problem. It's not my job to tell city before the war. It was a great the economy again. Times are very anyone what to do. We've had p l a c e t o b e j u s t t h a t t h e hard. If you want to revive such a higher honours by the grace of God. infrastructure went bad and pushed tournament, there have to be The facts are there that there's a lot of people out of Aba. cooperation between the person nothing about the memory of Dick doing it, the government and other Tiger in Aba. We don't even have a Tiger was the best in his time, he great individuals to make it work street named after him here. fought as a Nigerian, why do you again and sustain it. But with Covid-19 and other serious think Nigerian best boxers today Your father was buried in a kind of challenges, it is difficult. You know prefer to fight as citizens of foreign mausoleum that is usually seen a countries? the Nigerian factor, but by God's tourism centre, how is it now? Let us start with the economy and grace things can happen at any time. let us be truthful to ourselves. Most You're correct. In terms of that of these boxers come from humble Do you still remember titles won Tiger in action for Biafra. tomb, it's something we have in or let us say very poor background. by your father? pipeline. Every December period Fame in 1991. He was up there a street named after him in Abuja. Somewhere along the line, you see I will call those I can remember. He and Easter, irrespective of the fact among the best in his time. You There are some children of some them going abroad, enjoying a lot started in Aba and I know there was that it's not yet an international know he did almost majority of his of incentives like scholarship and a time he was the Eastern Region privileged men in Nigeria that didn't tourism centre, people out of fights at the Madison Square what have you, and you want them champion. From there, he went to even attempt what my dad achieved curiosity, always come there to ask Garden, New York. So, just three to just come back here and answer L a g o s a n d b e c a m e t h e for this that you are seeing in good years ago, the New York State for Dick Tiger's Tomb. The person Nigerians? They'll just answer Middleweight Champion of positions today because of their Boxing Association looked at the may land in Amaigbo and the next Britain with Nigerian ancestry. Nigeria. He went to London and parents. If a son or a daughter of history and decided to honour him thing is to see the Tomb of Dick That's not a problem because they became the British Commonwealth Dick Tiger gets there is it a crime? with an award after many years of Tiger. I'm already working on it. still remember where they came Empire Champion. From there he his death. I thank God that people Most of them by merit and Soon, the place will be a centre from. Like Anthony Joshua, he's left for the United States of America outside still remember Dick Tiger qualifications don't know anything. people will appreciate. I'm still a Nigerian by all ramifications, where he defeated Gene Fullmer to even when such honour isn't I'm not castigating them at all, but I financing it personally. I like doing but because of his profession, he's win the Middleweight Champion coming from home. This year will just want you to understand what now a British, same with Lawrence of the World. From there he moved it myself because I'm fade up with make it the 50th anniversary of my I'm saying. So, I don't know if it's Okolie. into the light-heavyweight division bureaucracy. If you tell even the dad's death, so along the line, we're because of where I came from, but and won that title from José Torres local government in my place, they seeing what we can do to celebrate that's the situation. When I was What can be done to get the best of and became the Light-Heavy can't do anything. it. If it doesn't work out, we Nigerian boxers compete for Weight Champion of the world. celebrate easily and move on. We Nigeria? That made him the first boxer to already have our Dick Tiger As I said, most of them still identify have shifted from Middleweight to Foundation that gives scholarship with this place as their father land. Light-Heavyweight and won it. He to indigent students. The Dick Tiger But you can't just keep them here was also honored twice by the Memorial Secondary was taken when there's no proper foundation. Boxing Writers Association as over by government and you know Firstly, you must start from the Fighter of the Year (Sports how they manage their Schools. grassroots. For instance, go to the Illustrated Magazine), in 1963 and We're seeing if they can give it back Aba Stadium and see what's 1 9 6 6 . H e l o s t h i s L i g h t - to us to revive it. My father built that happening there. Most times I go Heavyweight title via knockout to school personally. A lot of people, I there unidentified to see things Bob Foster in 1968 and that was his mean known people like Senator myself. The last time I went there, I only loss by a knockout in his Ifeanyi Ararume passed through cried. If you see the boxers there 81-bout career. As a gentleman, he that school. They have renowned with their torn gloves and nothing refused to give excuse, because that Old Boys that can help make it to support them, you pity them. was during the heat of the Biafra, better. If you go to that school now, After practicing, they'll go and take Nigeria Civil War. He was not you'll cry. local whiskey (Kaikai) and do other relaxed because the pressure of the businesses because there's no war was too much. He simply said What do you think should be done m o n e y a n d p r o p e r g u i d e. that the man who beat him was in honouring of Dick Tiger? Government is not helping nor better and that's the spirit of Dick Well, there's something I raised providing for them. Most of those Tiger, a true gentleman. After his that you see being celebrated today death in 1971, he became the first initially; President Goodluck are either through somebody or self African boxer to be inducted into Jonathan has already given him help. They don't even encourage the International Boxing Hall of such recognition and there's already Dick Tiger Jnr.

News Echo Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 12 NEWS Soludo’s attack: Police arrest one suspsect From Ovat Mike, Thursday, by the State eratives present at the dence, the attackers ab- CBN Governor, Prof. a tacit investigation to Onitsha, Police Public Relations event and in the ensuing ducted one Engr. Emeka Soludo to reinforce the unravel the mystery be- Uchenna Ezeadigwe, Officer, DSP Ikenganya gun duel, three (3) po- Ezenwanne, the State security in his house and hind the incident as well Awka Tochukwu. lice operatives sustained Commissioner for Wa- the entire community. as bringing perpetrators severe gunshots injuries ter Resources and Public “To this end, the CP of the barbaric act to ess than 24 hours According to Tochuk- wu, the State Commis- and were later confirmed Utilities. while condemning the book. after gunmen at- dead in the hospital, Meanwhile, one (1) per- act, commiserated with He also called on the tacked the former sioner of Police, M r. L Monday Bala Kuryas, in while their corpses have son has been arrested in the families and friends of residents in the state to CBN Governor and the been deposited in the connection with the act. the officers who paid the join hands in the fight governorship aspirant the evening hours of 31st March, led a crack team mortuary. Tochukwu said the CP supreme price, ordered against crime and crimi- under the All Progressive Following the inci- also visited the former the immediate launch of nality. Grand Alliance (APGA), of police operatives for in the forthcoming An- on-the-spot assessment to ambra 2021 governorship the venue of a stakehold- election, the Anambra ers/ community meeting State Police Command, at Isuofia Civic Centre has said that it has arrest- in Aguata LGA, which ed one suspect in connec- came under attack same tion with the incident. date at about 1730hrs, The arrest was con- by a yet-to-be identified tained in a statement armed hoodlums. made available to jour- The assailants were nalists in Awka, on resisted by security op- Adapalm boss ‘ll reposition farm - Group By Ikenna Orioha gave preferential treat- ment to their preferred Gov. Ikpeazu during his nauguration of the Teachers Professional Development Centre (TPDC), Owa-Oyi- group known as customers”. bu, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta, built by the Ifeanyi Okowa administration. Adapalm Prod- Iheakunna, who is an A uct Buyers Asso- APC stalwart in Ohoba, ciation, has said that the added that Obodo has former Imo lawmaker done well administrative- World Bank projects: Enugu governor who is the General Man- ly despite lean resources ager of Adapalm limited, available for him, appre- Ohaji, Dr. Goddy Esom ciating Governor Hope charges royal fathers on maintenance Obodo, was poised to Uzodimma for appoint- reposition Adapalm to ing a seasoned agricultur- generate huge revenue to ist and administrator to culture strengthen development head Adapalm, who he in the state, as well as pro- said has proved his met- From Chuma Austin, projects in their communi- and management team to they also visited GVG skill vide employment to the tle. Enugu ties. monitor GVG projects in acquisition center, civic people. “The oil mill is working Ugwuanyi gave the charge Mbuluowo community in center and elderly people’s The group, through its overnor Ifeanyi Ug- yesterday through the Board Nkanu-East Local Govern- home in the local govern- and workers salaries and ment area. chairman, Chief Silas wuanyi of Enugu Chairman of the Communi- ment Area of the state. wages are paid as and ty and Social Development He further disclosed they Iheakunna, in an inter- GState has charged The Board chairman ex- when due. The plantation traditional rulers to imbibe Project (CSDP), Enugu had also inspected Ndago view with media pro- plained that they were in before he came on board the spirit of maintenance State, Comrade Ibuchukwu the community to ensure Ogbe Road Rehabilitation fessionals in Owerri on was bushy, no pruning of culture with a view to sus- Ohabuenyi Ezike, who led effective monitoring of mi- with box culvert and exten- Thursday, noted that palm trees which resulted taining World Bank assisted members of CSDP board cro-projects, adding that sion of electricity at Nkanu Obodo has brought in to poor production, but West Local Government positive ideas to get things today Obodo has slashed Area of the state. rightly done in Adapalm the plantation”, the group PDP chieftain calls on Christians to According to him, they with a view to revolution- maintained. visited motorized water izing the industry which Iheakunna posited that forgive one another at Easter borehole and over head tank and lock-up market stalls is adjudged as the largest the former lawmaker enator Samuel An- the Lord Jesus Christ. fervent prayers against any yanwu has congratu- The Amaimo Ikeduru at Nkanu West Local Gov- oil palm plantation (in- through the internally form of threat to peace and erment Area of the state. lated Imo people and born philanthropist also re- dustry) in West Africa. generated revenue had S unity of the country”. Ezike expressed happiness Christians across the globe gretted the harsh economic According to the group, started the reconstruc- He appealed to those in on the alleviation of the situation across the globe “since Obodo came in tion of the administra- on the celebration of the position of authority to poor and vulnerable through occasioned by the covid-19 as General Manager, tive block of the industry resurrection of Christ from avoid ethnic sentiment and social infrastructure. pandemic, and prayed God Adapalm, Ohaji, buyers death, calling on them to clannish politics, describ- Also speaking, the Gen- that was destroyed and to use the period to grant were being treated in ac- forgive one another. ing it as a major threat to eral Manager of CSDP, vandalized by unknown Anyanwu charged them lasting solution to the men- cordance with the rules persons, as well as graded national development, se- ThankGod Onoja, lauded to use the period to make ace. curity of lives and proper- Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of the industry, a situa- the internal roads within peace with neighbors, and He enjoined Christians tion where no customer is ties in Nigeria. for attracting the projects to the nucleus centre”. forgive those that wronged to pray against insecurity He urged government at given a preferential treat- the state, advising members However, the group them just as Christ forgave and bad governance in the all levels to provide con- of the communities to recip- ment. Just pay your mon- thanked Adapalm work- his killers as part of their country, adding that until ducive environment that rocate Governor’s gesture. ey for how many tons ers for being supportive contributions to herald the God’s children begin to in- would enable businesses In his speech, the tradi- of palm fruits you want to the success recorded epoch event. tercede on behalf of their to thrive, regretting that tional ruler of Mbuluowo, and once the products so far in the industry and Anyanwu further de- leaders, it would be diffi- Nigeria was going through His Royal Highness Igwe are available, you will lift urged them to continue scribed Easter as a season cult to celebrate Easter as it turbulent times due to eth- Okeke Arum, also com- your fruits without any to do the needful to gen- for sober reflection where ought to be celebrated. nic nepotism and bigotry mended the state governor hitch. This is unlike in the erate more revenue from Christians are expected to According to him, “East- despite enormous natural and management of CSDP er should be seen as a time past administrations that Adapalm. show love to one another resources available to her. for bringing the projects to in line with the mindset of for believers to embark on his domain.

News Echo Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 13 News IPOB blames Nigerian security for backing herdsmen attack From Chuma Austin, Southern Nigeria”. will come, and that was hypocrite in DSS, police or Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enu- gutter cleaner that his kins- Enugu The statement further why our proactive Leader, military uniform that will gu State as rice farmers in men are slaughtered less reads in parts: “Where are Mazi Nnamdi Kanu float- rise to their defense when Adani have become games honourably than cows? he leadership of In- the military helicopter and ed ESN ahead of time to ESN pays them back in for Fulani herdsmen? Where are Orji Uzor Kalu digenous People of gunboats that were buzz- defend Biafrans against their own coin. “Where “Where is Ohanaeze the Ruga master and his TBiafra (IPOB) has ing over Orlu airspace in these blood suckers. are the South East and Ndigbo and their leader- RUGA project in South alleged that the Nigeria se- search of ESN operatives “Again, we vow that ESN South South Governors ship, Prof. Gorge Obio- East and other saboteurs curity forces are providing in February? “Where are will avenge the blood of the and their 2023 madness zor and co? Where is the and other traitors in South cover for Fulani herdsmen the heavily armed brutal innocent Biafrans spilled now that their citizens are Supreme Court Adminis- East mouthing One Nige- on killing spree in South soldiers that massacred un- by these demons from Sa- slaughtered like fowls? trator of Imo State Hope ria, and the 2023 Presiden- cy of Igbo extraction? East and South South armed Biafran agitators in hel! But woe betides any Where is the weeping Gov. Uzodinma? “Where is Joe geo-political zones. morning exercise at Eme- Igbokwe now Lagos state In a statement by the ne?”Where are the wicked Media/National Publicity DSS operatives daily hunt- Secretary of IPOB, Emma ing and abducting IPOB Powerful on Thursday, he members and other Bia- stated, “With the recent fran agitators? massacre of innocent Bia- “Just yesterday, DSS ab- frans in Enugu and Eb- ducted Elizabeth Ozioma onyi States by these blood Onyeaka, an IPOB mem- sucking vampires, nobody ber in Anambra North is still left in doubt that Senatorial zone. Armed the security agencies have DSS personnel invaded been giving them tacit sup- their home between 2:00 port” and 2: 30am and took her Powerful further said that away and till now they the inability of the “dou- have kept her incommuni- ble-faced Nigeria security cado. Secret abduction of agencies” to arrest or go IPOB members has con- after these killers days af- tinued unabated. ter the genocidal attacks “But we assure them that is a confirmation of “our these genocides will not position that the Nigeria go unpunished. Our gal- security agencies despite lant ESN personnel will their pretention provide respond proportionately! cover for terrorists disguis- We are prepared for them. Traditional rulers welcoming Hon. Nkole and FERMA ofcials to Bailey Bridge along Umuahia Bende Ozu ing as Fulani herdsmen in We knew a time like this Abam Ohaa Mmuri during their repair of the broken bridge traversing Abam, Ohaa and Bende LGAs. Royal father calls on Imo ASUP asks Nigerians to govt to explore ceramic raw material in community intervene in looming strike By Uzoma Ogoke He described the com- From Nonye Udumiri, ASUP would be glad if that if Nigerians could in- for the improvement of the munity as prominent one Aba statesmen and well-mean- tervene and make govern- technical education sector he traditional rul- which boasts of promi- ing Nigerians would in- ment to meet their demands, that polytechnics represent- er of Umunumo nent sons and daughters he Zonal Coordina- tervene between them and ASUP would change its ed. He highlighted their de- Tancient kingdom who proudly contribute to tor Academic Staff government to give them mind and shelve the strike. mands to include appoint- autonomous community, its development, disclos- TUnion of Polytech- their demands. He added that if no inter- ment of only technically Eze Chima Peter Opara ing that the community nics, (ASUP) in South East News Echo gathered that vention moved government qualified persons as rec- has disclosed that the com- produced the first Vice and South South zones, April 6th was announced to meet their demands, the tors, the release of the 2019 munity has ‘Uro’, the raw Chancellor of Imo State Mr. Precious Nwakodo by ASUP’s national body strike would continue. NEEDS assessment report material for the produc- University, Prof. M.C. has called on well-meaning as the day the strike will be- Nwakodo said the strike and stoppage of victimiza- gin, after their meeting held announcement was made tion of union leaders. tion of tiles and ceramics. Echeruo. Nigerians to intervene be- tween the body and govern- in Kastina in March. The after ASUP informed the Others are constitution of Eze Opara made this rev- Eze Opara disclosed that ment to avert the planned body said if government Minister for Education, the federal polytechnics’ gov- elation while interacting the community migrated strike. continued to owe its staff Executive Secretary Na- erning boards, formation with members of Mbano to their present location Nwakodo said ASUP has minimum wage arrears, tional Board for Technical of the Polytechnics Com- Journalists Association in Ehime Mbano from seen strike as their last resort salary arrears and refus- Education (NBTE), Rectors mission to take over their (MJA) who paid him a Nwangele in Njaba local in getting their demands es to abide by their earlier of Polytechnics and security supervision from NBTE, courtesy visit at his palace government area. He said met, notwithstanding its agreement, they would go agencies. The ASUP boss implementation of the har- in the community. the cultural practices of negative effect on everyone on strike. said the body demands were monization of HND entry He called on the state the two communities re- involved. He however said Nwakodo however said not for selfish purposes but and exit points. government to come in main the same, the two and harness the raw ma- communities have same terials, expressing confi- names for their villages, Family fight over compensation for dence that such situation even as they do not inter- will improve the internally marry. generated revenue of the On the the history of son killed by police He said, “My son was 19 panel of inquiry on police Umu Nneibo family, at the his throne, Eze Opara in- From Nonye Udumiri, years old when he was killed state and promote devel- brutality and extra judicial resumed hearing on the mat- Aba by the police. Mr. Kings Hart opment in the area. formed that the commu- killing. ter, disagreed before the panel Ukpai contributed nothing The traditional ruler nity practices a rotational he family of late Friday News Echo gathered that over who would receive the even from birth. I have been informed members of traditional rulership which Arunsi, a young man the late Friday Arunsi was expected compensation for T the one training him from pri- Mbano Journalists Associ- rotates among the villages killed by a drunk police of- on April 17, 2020, shot dead the deceased, if granted. mary school until he sat for ation that the community in the order of seniority. ficer last year, at Ebem com- by a police officer attached Arunsi claimed that the ma- his WAEC. engages in different agri- He said the community munity, in Ohafia Local Gov- to the Ebem police station, ternal home’s representative, “January 2017 was the first cultural practices, as their is seriously guided by its ernment Area of Abia State is Ohafia under the influence of Mr. Kings Hart Ukpai, never time Mr. Kings Hart Ukpai land is fertile. Also accord- constitution, well articu- currently in turmoil. alcohol. contributed anything to the knew my son. My son was ing to him, members of lated and structured by his The family is torn apart over The deceased’s father, Mr. training of the deceased from buried in Ebem Ohafia, on a the community also prac- predecessor, Late Justice who gets the compensation Ifeanyi Arunsi and the de- birth as he only got to know piece of land I borrowed N5m over his death from the State ceased’s maternal family, late Friday, on January, 2017. tice blacksmithing. CBC Mba. to buy.. Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 14 Showbiz/Fashion 9 Nigerian actors taking Nollywood by storm this year ollywood is home to great body and he flaunts it The handsome young man quite a lot of talents, both anyhow to the excitement of the blew us away with his stellar Nold and young who have ladies of course! He is also a performance in the movie Living delivered and ear ned their versatile actor who has featured in in Bondage and we just know that positions in the industry. 2020 was movies such as This Lady Called he is going to break that record quite a challenging year for Life, Finding Hubby, and Ndani this year. everyone, but we still saw some TV's web series Phases. a c t o r s e m e r g e a n d g a i n He has shown us his flexibility Tomiwa Tegbe prominence during that period. and we cannot wait to see him in This is another young talent These young men have brilliant movies this year. set to break records in Nollywood proven that they are unstoppable this year. He has appeared in TV and we are eager to see how they Efa Iwara series such as MTV Alone will break the record they have set Efa is another Nollywood Together during the lockdown as this year. favourite, he has appeared in Red well as Jenifa's Diary. There's so TV's The Men's club, Finding much more to him and we cannot Baaj Adebule Hubby, Rattlesnake, to mention wait to discover how much he can The man with the 'hat' is just a few. The handsome movie go. popular for the series The Men's star interprets his role well and has Club, which is a web series. He has proven to be an excellent actor. We Uzor Arukwe also worked on other projects and are holding on tightly to our seats If you have seen the movies, we can only imagine how much as we anticipate greatness from Dear Affy, Sugar Rush, and more he has lined up for the year. him this year. Kambili, then he is not a stranger He has managed to captivate fans on your screen. The award- Baaj Adebule Eso Dike through his stellar performance in Abayomi Alvin winning actor is one to watch out the series and also has a lot of Abayomi is versatile, young, for this year, as his past records ladies rooting for him. We know and connects with the audience h ave s h ow n t h a t h e i s a n why though. regardless of the role he plays in outstanding talent. any movie. He has featured in Major projects dropping this Eso Dike movies such as MTV base's year will hopefully get him in our This brilliant actor is a Shuga, Kassanova, Locked, faces. favourite on Ndani TV's Game Jenifa's Diary, and already has On, he is also in the Africa Magic projects coming up this year. We Bucci Franklin series, Riona, Jenifa's Diary, to look forward to being pleasantly After his performance in mention a few. Eso keeps breaking surprised by his skills. Ramsey Nouah's Rattlesnake, we barriers and expectations with are really looking forward to each feature and we are sure that Swanky JKA seeing this talented actor on our the best of him is yet to come. This award-winning actor s c r e e n s t h i s ye a r. H e h a s took the bulls by the horn in 2020 established himself in the industry Asa'ah Samuel and we are wondering what more and the best is yet to come for him. This hunk of a man has a to expect this year.

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Bucci Franklin Efa Iwara Abayomi Alvin Asa'ah Samuel Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 15 Relationship Ways to deal with sexual frustration in your relationship option as compared to getting nothing and brooding in frustration. 3. Communication! This can't be said enough, ever! C o m m u n i c a t i o n i s ve r y necessary for relationships to not be soured by frustration, resentment and unexpressed feeling on all grounds. This is more important when it comes to issue of sex and sexual preferences. That's why you have to talk about sex, whether or not you are having it yet. 4. Take sex out of the bedroom Not in the literal sense now although you should also consider having sex in other places apart from your bedroom What we mean in this context is that you need to boost intimacy and the emotional connection in your relationship so much that the closeness will naturally roll into steamier sex and an increased willingness to try to please each other in the sack. “Engaging in acts of non-sexual acts of affection like kissing, Sexually frustrated couple holding hands on a walk or cuddling they want, or in the manner they point where everything could people have different perceptions of in front of the TV works both ways n every relationship that will be to enrich a couple's sex life. healthy, sex between both want it, their relationship comes become irredeemable. what sex should be like. Therefore under stress, and its continuous Below we list five ways to deal one thing that excites one may gross “The partner with lower libido Ipartners has to be at a level and feels loved and cherished by acts of existence under a real threat. with sexual frustration so that the out the other and this, obviously, with a regularity that is satisfactory affection which in turn helps to the couple. Sexual frustration is such a big harmony and satisfaction in your creates a hole that needs filling deal because that lack of harmony relationship does not get low to this [ignore the pun if you can]. h i m / h e r t o b e e m o t i o n a l ly Failure to have this is what leads connected and thus more amenable to sexual frustration. and satisfaction has a way of point of no return. One way for couples to plug this diffusing into other parts of the 1. Be willing to experiment opening is to be willing to to future sexual encounters. The When one or both partners are partner with the greater sex drive on not getting sexual contact as often as relationship or marriage, up to the Usually in sexual relationships, experiment and help each other get off in the manners most exciting to the other hand knows that such acts them, regardless of how the other of non-sexual affection are person feels about that act. important investments needed for a Why we never forget our first love fulfilling sex life,” writes Kaylani10 he idea that people never coin, it becomes easy to associate guileless, unpretentious, without This requires a really open mind so that one partner who likes some of the BlogSite, Future Scopes. forget their first love is a that time of blissful innocence and deceit, pure and devoid of games 5. Plan sex dates universal one, and almost 'teenage love,' to a time when and toxic patterns. kind of sexual act doesn't get T frustrated for not getting it. Instead of waiting forever for everyone retains some sentimental pubescent boys were dreaming in “It's true, too,” according to If you must have a sexual the right time to initiate sex and value for their first experience of colour about girls in pinafores and Nisson, “that we tend to get even becoming frustrated when it doesn't romantic love, the first time they felt white socks. When bits of lunch more sentimental as we age.” partner, one thing you should be prepared for is to try various things happen, plan sex dates ahead. the sweet sensation of being the monies were saved ahead in order to Helena Frith Powell of Daily According to Kaylani10 object of someone's romantic get Valentine's Day cards and Mail adds that “that's the secret i n a s p i r i t o f f u n a n d experimentation and thus reduce “scheduling sex in fact works affection. chocolates for their crush, who about first loves - the memories are the scope of frustration. equally well for both partners – the But what is it about first love sported natural hair all plaited to the not encumbered by the trials of 2. Compromise one who want more sex can look that makes it unforgettable? What's back. mortgages, school fees and post- An alternative solution to a forward to a night of fireworks the element about that first time in First love is reminiscent, for baby bulges. They are a reminder of disparity in sexual needs is while the one who wants it less gets love, which elevates it to an many, of time when love was a time when life was much simpler.” compromise. This way, both a break from fending off amorous untouchable, incorruptible place in partners consider what they both advances and can even do what is the hearts of many? n e e d t o a t t a i n t h e c l i m a x necessary - like a warm relaxing One obvious reason is for the Signs you're in a rebound satisfaction possible, and then bath or a visit to the spa – to get into fact of the novelty that first love If he or she won't keep shut about decide on a middle ground. the mood.” always comes with. The headiness, relationship the ex, or seems so intent on making You won't get what you want That, really, doesn't sound like a the charm of it all, and the newness that ex jealous in all distant and exactly, but it is certainly a better bad idea at all. of every sweet feeling you get in that rebound relationship is the proximate manners imaginable, period… it's simply... new. It's type that happens when chances are that they haven't gotten should be worried. like they're putting on a fake smile nothing like you ever felt... quite Asomeone who has just had a over that person and you are just a 3. The relationship is just on the but not really letting you get to know unbeatable. Many attach that [bad] breakup decides to jump right stopgap, or worse, they're trying to surface them, then that could be a sign of special feeling to that time, and i n t o a n o t h e r o n e . get to that person with you. According to Men's Health, new rebound. “She's not giving you invariably, the person who made The time may not really be the factor How would you know this? They r e l a t i o n s h i p s a r e a l l a b o u t deep, sincere eye-contact and feels them feel that way. “First love here, really. What determines are either over sharing about the exploration — you're learning as like she's not fully present,” Allison stories are so compelling… because rebound is more related to the state young relationship, over eager to much as you can about this person says. “She seems overly into you, who's suddenly so important in your there is something so powerful of being tied to that previous make everyone know they are happy spends a lot of time with you, but life. So, if your new partner is doesn't seem to be her authentic self about a young love experience… it partner/relationship. When you and fulfilled with you even though holding back, if they seem or ever 'let you inside', or go deep happens when our hearts are still have yet to get your head out of that it's been only a while. You may also vulnerable and unsure, or you feel with you.” innocent and pure…” writes Arlene relationship, and that previous find them acting with you as if you're partner out of your mind, getting Nisson for Huff Post. a long-term couple even though you into another relationship might not Moments like that easily just started dating. be the best thing to do. become sentimentalised, especially 2. It looks like they're in it just We can all agree that trying to with the passage of time and the for the sex drown out memories of an ex by gathering of more [unsavoury] love There may be nothing wrong getting a next is not a bright idea, and experiences. with casual sex in your estimation no one really wants to feel like 'a still that would only make sense if That first time will always substitute' or a 'stopgap solution' remain untainted for many because you are both open and upfront about rather than the choice. that being the thing you both want. it came before the heartbreaks, So how would you know if before the first hand men-are-scum But if you're trying to make a someone is trying to use you as a relationship work and your partner is ordeals and other drama that people rebound? only in it for the sexual distraction eventually witness in relationships. Here are 3 signs that you're in a that could be a problem. And if that So as time goes on people rebound relationship is what your relationship feels like experience the other side of the love 1. They're with you, but still with your partner, you probably obsessed with the ex She’s the rebound Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 16

COVID-19: Why we're supplying free oxygen to hospitals in Anambra – ASOPP, MD, Dr Ibezim he Special Adviser to the Governor on Indigenous Medicine and Herbal Practice and Managing Director of the Anambra State Oxygen Production Plant (ASOPP), Dr. Onyeka Chukwu Ibezim, has described the oxygen plant established by Governor Willie Obiano Tbefore the outbreak of the dreaded virus as an act of foresight, which has helped tremendously in the management of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The establishment has continued to supply free oxygen to government and privately-owned hospitals in the state as part of its contributions to the fight against the virus. In this interview with Uchenna Ezeadigwe, he also spoke on other issues of concern, Excerpts: population was the way it was before, ith COVID-19 raising bats will go into their bush and will demand for oxygen, what never come but we are pursuing them. Wis the situation in this Just like you live in Awka, you see oxygen plant in Anambra State? p l a c e s, f o u r ye a r s a g o, t h e development you see now wasn't Well, the oxygen plant is what we there. It's astronomic. Who knows want to describe as an accident in what will happen in the next two or history because by the time the idea three years. We expect more emerging was conceived, there was no COVID, diseases. So, when they come, what and nobody knew that there would be we do is to put heads together. a pandemic like this. So, I want to The COVID-19 team the governor describe the governor who mooted constituted was not only made up of this ideas as 'a man who sees medical doctors. It was made up of tomorrow' because if you go down the community leaders, religious leaders, line, if I tell you what we have done this period where oxygen is the critical heads of security agencies and others part of the management of COVID- because we need to handle the 19, it's very great and we all thank God pandemic holistically. So, when it for it. came to us as a challenge and all of a So, this plant has been part of this sudden the demand for oxygen went pandemic in the treatment section, up, at that point, everything got shaky supplying oxygen to hospitals. There but we needed to brace up ourselves. is a clear mandate from the governor that we should give oxygen freely to You said that the government government hospitals; and then, the mandated the plant to supply all the spill over to the private hospitals and primary health centres, teaching we've sustained it. And as I am talking hospitals and private hospitals free to you, I am sure you can hear the Avocado pear oxygen. Why? sound of the machines. We are producing and we are giving to Every machine has its own capacity. hospitals. Of course, the teaching We give to private hospitals free. Why hospital (Amaku) where we reside, we don't use the word sell here. If we they have been having free supply of want to sell oxygen the way other oxygen, the Nnamdi Azikiwe commercial oxygen producers sell it, I University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi don't think the man on the street can which hitherto, before the pandemic Ibezim afford it. So, what we do. We don't sell. has been sourcing their oxygen from Many of the hospitals have somewhere, maybe outside the state, approached us, asking 'what can we but because some other commercial you breathe as you're talking to me community immunity, and coupled some other gases to balance up. It is give you so that you can increase oxygen plants both in the state and now contains 21 per cent of oxygen with the people that suffered it and not purely oxygen. But in some production?' I tell them that the outside the state could not meet up, and 78 per cent nitrogen, among have developed some immunity. s i t u a t i o n s w h e r e o x y g e n production is limited by the machines. they folded. They are all forced to others. So, what we do is that the If there is any word more than triple concentration in your body drops, you We are running on diesel. EEDC is come here. And in the first wave of machine takes in this air and purifies we have been under pressure more need to give this kind of pure oxygen not constant. This generator COVID-19, Anambra State pulled it; getting out oxygen from just 21 per than this, trying to produce and supply to normalize it; to bring it to par. consumes about N150, 000 every through because of the holistic cent in the air; concentrating it to get to hospitals. But on the average, one Therefore, when it normalizes in the three or four days. It is verifiable. I run management both in prevention as high as above 93 per cent to put into cubic metre is about 19.4 mills. So, we blood, and you continue giving, I an open door policy here. No machine aspect by the team. the cylinders under high pressure. So are talking of producing like, under think you're giving what is called is without its running logistics. The governor made me a member of these are the technicalities. What does normal condition, 20,000 mills of hyperbaric oxygen; everything will get COVID-19 state team. So, we fought it it mean? If the air is dusty, we are not oxygen in a day. But with these foggy. Even the water we drink, we Somebody comes to work by 8am and headlong and came out of it not until talking of 21 per cent anymore; we are challenges, we are not able to reach need enough water to live but I don't supposed to close by 4pm but here we second wave which is more infectious. talking of lower with impurities and that. We watch the weather; of course, think you need to over-drink water work 24 hours because of the Here we are. We are also hitting it that is for the machine to go through. when it is very sunny, very hot because anything taken in excess has pandemic. h e a d l o n g w i t h t h i s ox yg e n So, when we say we are producing so, afternoon the pressure is very low. So, side effects. Even the paracetamol we There are still some elements of management. I will also want to say so and so number, we say under we do what we call early morning take, the excess of it is not good. It has stipends and allowances that they that oxygen administration is not for standard condition hoping that we production and late night production. some toxic effects on the liver and all have to go with. They need to feed in everybody's use. It is a technical area. don't have impurities. Just some weeks It's quite dynamic. That's why we that. So, the administration of oxygen the night. All these are free by all Of course, oxygen is administered in ago we had harmattan, we talk of work 24 hours. My staff here have is purely a medical thing. It is not what standards. During the pandemics the hospital by experts because it has climatic changes and all that. We are their sleeping rooms, where they any other person gives. some states were selling at 50,000 per also its antecedent side effects. I hear seeing it globally. Harmattan is lasting bathe, change and all that. Looking at cylinder while Anambra State sells people rushing to get oxygen. Some till February/March which never used the duty roasters over there, you can Would it be correct to say that in the N3,000 at that level which is not what individuals have come here to get to happen. And for you, it may just be see how tight it is. Every eight hours course of the pandemic, you could we are talking now. The government oxygen. They want to go and keep harmattan is there but there are some they are on covering the 24 hours in a run short of oxygen where you said “let's keep to that amount because their cylinders in the home and all people whom their raw materials day. We work even on Sundays to meet couldn't meet your supplies? the pandemic is now with us.” Some that. This is not the supply chain we depend on the air; like us. So, it affects up with the demand especially this of us have experienced the COVID-19 are talking about. And we have gone a our production coupled with the period of pandemic. It's been We experience these shortages in any and we have seen how bad it is to test long way. pandemic where there is a sudden challenging but we've been living up to stage of the pandemic. There is no positive. As a medical doctor, I surge in oxygen consumption. it for now. professor of COVID. It is an emerging experienced it myself. I came out of it. What was the daily average demand It becomes a very big challenge both disease. We don't know what will When you wear a shoe you know for oxygen in the heat of this to the machine and us. If it is a In the course of your speech earlier, happen tomor row. Once the where it pinches you. Normally, a COVID-19? machine that you have to run for eight you said taking oxygen has side population is growing in a geometric patient that needs oxygen may need hours and give time like 3-4 hours to effects. Tell us about these side progression, what does it mean? It one cylinder but if you are managing This plant produces about 200 cool down; you need to run it over and effects? means that people are leaving their COVID-19, make sure that you have cylinders, six cubic metres cylinders in over constantly with the breakdowns natural abodes where they live and are 10 cylinders in a day. Now, there are a day. For the layman, the cylinders we and all that. That needs to set up our Of course, just like I told you that the intermingling with animals in the other challenges we have survived. are talking of is the big cylinder, not technical team on ground to continue air you're breathing now is 21 per cent bush. More houses are built. Of You don't know the part the the small cylinders you see in managing the machine to make it oxygen and 78 per cent nitrogen and course, you know of the Lassa fever, government has played in the survival ambulances and all that but the work. It is a pandemic that will go the rest, God who created us knows the rats in the bush are coming to live of the patient. Some time if you listen, average cylinder. We could go on to down. So, we are working like we had why He did like that. If he wanted with us. All these are diseases carried produce close to 200, all things being never worked before hoping that, of pure oxygen, he would have made the by animals, rodents and all that. I told the doctors, nurses, and equal. Why do I say all things being course, the vaccination is on now. So, air 100 per cent oxygen. So, those Recently, the World Health healthcare givers to use oxygen mask equal? The raw material for the we hope that with time we have what things are some technical dynamics Organization has traced the origin of instead of nasal prongs in oxygen production of oxygen is air. The air is called health immunity; that is, things. It means that you also need this to bats. Naturally, if the administration so as to limit wastages. Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 17 News analysis Ebonyi herdsmen killing: Residents recount ordeals From David Eze, Abakaliki furious over the ugly came together to condemn people to the highest herdsmen) could be some community from other incident, said the attack was the attack and the killing authorities and we wait to forest guards from Enugu. cities,” he said. e s i d e n t s o f calculated attempt to kill the and we immediately asked see what they will do but we But as we were just T h e T o w n U n i o n Egedege, Obegu people. the security agencies to fish condemn this attack, it is contemplating that evening, President of Nkalagu a n d A m a z u R He said that the herdsmen out the people that did that not only happening in we started to hear sounds of autonomous community, communities of Ishielu settling in the local and they did fish them out Ebonyi state and this gunshots here and there. Omebe Joseph Chigbo, said LGAs of Ebonyi State who government vacated the and as we talk, they are country. If it is allowed to go “That was when people the Fulani herders invaded were heavily attacked by communities on Sunday standing trial in Ebonyi this way, it is capable of started running helter- the communities with suspected herdsmen have night before the attack on state and the community generating very serious civil skelter for their lives. That sophisticated weapons on a recounted their ordeals. Monday evening. He and security agencies war among the nation of night, we ran and ran broad day light. Natives of the three directed security operatives appeased the herdsmen and Nigeria. through the bush to Enugu He said more than 15 communities, numbering to fish out the perpetrators made peace with them. “I want to demand from State from Ebonyi State. people were killed and that over 25 were allegedly killed of the heinous crime and “And so, it is very the Security Chiefs to fish Some even slept in the bush they didn't have any on Monday night when make sure they face the law. shocking that overnight, all out this people because they that night. Those people problem with the herders gunmen suspected to be The Governor called for the herdsmen in Ishielu are well known, they should killed many people and who they allowed to settle in herdsmen attacked three calm, assuring the youths of local government vacated fish them out let them face destroyed some property. their area. communities in Íshíelu local Nkalaha, Obegu, Amaezu Ishielu local government the wrath of the law. It has They really dealt with us. “It is a very sad situation, government area of Ebonyi a n d U m u h u a l i which means that the local happened in so many places Many people were killed. and we can't think right at state. communities, that justice herdsmen in Ishielu are part and they were not fished out Another member of the this moment. I don't know The affected communities must be done. of the conspiracy in the and that's why this kind of community, 77-year-old what their problem was. are Egedege, Obegu and He said: “I got a very killing of our people. They thing is happening. I want to Mrs. Rosemary Ozara, said, How would I know that in Amazu communities. s h o c k i n g n e w s t h i s vacated despite all efforts a p p e a l t o t h e s e “It was on Monday evening, the night strangers living in Many others sustained afternoon about the attack my g ove r n m e n t , t h e communities to be assured we, as village people, were your place suddenly left, degrees of injuries while on about four communities governors of south east and that we will get them. We preparing to cook night food and the next news you got vehicles and motorcycles o f N k a l a h a , O b e g u , security agencies have been have their identities, we and some had even finished the next day was a massacre, were burnt.The attackers, it Amaezu and Umuhuali in making to give them full have their connections and cooking and were about to how will I know what was further learnt, also Ishielu local government protection not only in the we have the contact. sleep, when all of a sudden, caused their wicked act. looted some properties from area of the state by AK-47 state but in entire south east. Recounting her ordeal, a we began to hear gunshots There has not been any the area. A priest of the h e r d s m e n t h a t c a m e “We feel so sad that this 25-year-old native of from everywhere. situation where by we got Methodist church was yesterday and killed 15 kind of thing should happen Obeagu community, one of “Then we started running into any serious issue with among those killed. m e m b e r s o f t h i s to Ebonyi state, we feel so the affected communities, and kept running through them. “We have been living Governor David Umahi communities. worried for our country Angela Osinachi, said on the bushes until we got to peacefully, suddenly we w h o v i s i t e d t h e “I remembered that about Nigeria and we are short of the day of the attack, about Ehamufu in Enugu State. woke up with these corpses communities on Tuesday to a year ago, we had incident words. four herdsmen were seen by We just got back to this as a gift. Personally when I commiserate with the of killing of two herdsmen “Good enough, we have some children moving village to get some food to counted the number of bereaved families and also within this same location some traces of the sponsors, about in the forest ahead of eat. “About 20 persons were people killed, they were ascertain the level of and immediately the we have the traces of those the attack. killed in this community a b o u t 1 6 b e f o r e my damage by the assailants security agencies, the local who came here. I will not She said, “Some elders and I am not talking about emotions I couldn't hold my condemned the attack. government Chairman and disclose it but I am going to told them (children) not to those from Enugu, who emotions anymore” he Umahi who was visibly the community leaders all escalate the identities of the say so and that they (Fulani were travelling through the stated. VOX POP Amarachi Loveth, a public servant who hails Obumneke Ejimnkeonye Okafor from Ihitte Uboma Local government area of Town: Enugwu Ukwu Imo State: O c c u p a t i o n : I n f o r m a t i o n a n d I strongly support that women should partake Communication Technologist (ICT). in the sharing the assets of their fathers. The Women are humans just like men. From Igbo culture that forbids women from getting birth, they become active members of their a share of their father's assets is totally against respective families. They work hard and women. It is not only against women, it does contribute to the economic growth of their not regard them as qualified human beings families. It is wrong to exclude them in like their male counterparts. sharing their family estates. Besides most of The culture which preposes that a man who the women in this contemporary era are the has only female children has no children is an breadwinners of their families and as such full obnoxious one. I am totally in support of the respect in sharing family property should be Supreme Court judgement which has accorded to them. conferred on women, The right to partake in Yes, I support Supreme Court's empowering the sharing of their father's assets. There of women to partake in sharing of their shouldn't be discrimination. fathers' estates.

Nwa Ada Umejiaku Soso Sonyere from UMUCHU, Nwa Ada Okpara Adaobi Esther, Ideato Aguata local government area, Anambra state. North Local Government Area of Imo Staff of Jeren Agency and Trading limited. I support State, Nigeria. A staff of ClimaxI support the supreme court’s judgement which empowers I support the Supreme Court judgement women to partake in sharing of their father’s assets. In which empowers women to partake in the first place, why not, why wait till when judgement is sharing of their father's assets. Some passed before empowering women. Some women are women are in parliament, women are the the light of families, take Ngozi Okonji Iweala as an light of man and family ("Nwa bu Nwa"). example, which male child deserves family property Female children have and should be more than her. All I have to say, is why did it take this accorded the same rights given to their long before actions were taken. male counterparts and therefore should With my full chest, I totally support the judgement. not be discriminated against. Friday, April 2, 2021 Page 18 Echos of culture With Dr. Chuks Osuji Phone no: +234 803 391 9188 Email: [email protected] Eze Illomuanya and Rochas Okorocha: Celebration of journalistic naivety education. What these means ithout any doubt, is that when a journalist as we live in a either in the course of s o c i e t y o f W interpretation of an issue or d e v e l o p m e n t a n d in the course of reporting the civilizations, sometimes, the issue injects bias or prejudice, press continues to compound such a journalist is not our societal problems. On the serving the course of the other hand, we cannot society. underrate or underestimate However, I can quickly the significance of the press remember a statement by in our society. This belief can Malvine Kabb, a former press be reinforced by a celebrated secretary to Richard Nixon s t a t e m e n t c r e d i t e d t o who said, “In the profession Thomas Jefferson, the third of journalism, one event, one American president when he story or one issue may get said, “Were it left to me to several interpretations by decide whether we should different journalists because have a government without people don't think or behave newspapers, or newspapers alike.” In this instance, what without a government, I is important and what should should not hesitate a moment be the guiding principle to prefer the latter.” should be to be as factual as This pronouncement by a possible. former great American Now this brings me to the President to a multitude of title of this analysis. pressmen (journalists) in our Few days ago, specifically society and we, members of Sunday the 27th of March the public is both instructive went viral with an incident and regularly advising. reported to have happened on Because more often than not, Okorocha Illomuanya board of Air Peace Airline. It the most permanent and was reported that his Majesty consistent confusion in our Eze Illomuanya attacked the about to sit together and such w i t h i n t h e a m b i t o f society today is often brought former Governor of Imo hostile arguments arose leadership, traditionalism about by misinformation, State, Senator Rochas between them both, it was and culture in this country. under-information or over- Tortoise Remember that the value of your Okorocha with his walking incumbent on the captain of He is one that has wined and information. the aircraft to change their dined with top traditional education “is for you to use it for the society stick. About two tabloids and Unfortunately, giving the two papers had different seats. rulers in the society like the explosive presence of the and humanity.” If you are on the path of headlines for the same event. However, with the raging of Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad social media, things are Fo r t u n a t e ly, c o m r a d e such exchange of words Abubakar, Oba of Ife and the truth all the time, you are giving value gradually becoming so bad. E t h e l b e r t O k e r e h a d according to some reports in other traditional rulers in this This is because the speed with to your education. What these means is graphically mentioned up to some newspapers, His Royal country. which information and news that when a journalist either in the course 5different captions of the Majesty lashed out on the He quickly understood travel on internet with a break same story. former governor saying, what it would have been and of interpretation of an issue or in the neck speed is becoming “ But for me as one who deals “You're an enemy of Imo how it would have been dangerous to the society and course of reporting the issue injects bias or in public opinion processes, people. No amount of media reported in media houses at must be checked and research and analysis, I washing can cleanse you of home and abroad that the prejudice, such a journalist is not serving controlled. decided not to join the fray of your iniquities.” “Obi of Obinugwu fought the I was one of those who the course of the society. different reportage. Rather as A d m i t t e d ly f r o m a l l former governor.” On the opposed seriously the a P u b l i c R e l a t i o n s indications, both Illomuanya other hand, Senator Rochas attempt by the Federal practitioner, I know that his and Senator Rochas showed understood what it would Government to regulate Majesty Eze Illomuanya is a lot of dignity and maturity have been to have the whenever he sees Rochas ( N o r m a t i v e a n d n o t social Media. Until today, I Empirical opinion) of the press friendly so I put a call by not extrapolating their Obinugwu and respected Okorocha. For one thing, he have not changed my generality of Imo people is in across to him to tell me a n g e r t o p h y s i c a l himself not to have cursed the will ask himself this pertinent decision to that response. support that the government exactly what happened. confrontation. Eze. question,”today, my honour However, the attitude of of Imo State is on the right He kindly obliged and gave Thank God this did not The main thrust of this a n d p r e s t i g e a m o n g some of our journalists and article is to show that the t r a d i t i o n a l r u l e r s i n course to use legal means to me the narration of his own happen because of the accomplish such recoveries editors in handling some of press particularly the local NIGERIA are still intact and version of the incident. position which these two after all, it is not and cannot the state or national issues Having heard from him, as I great sons of Imo State have ones over exaggerated the l o f t y. H e i s s t i l l t h e be a quar rel between gives credence to such do always, I drew my own held in the society. It was incident which would Chancellor of Federal Governor Hope Uzodinma suggestion and invitation to c o n c l u s i o n f r o m m y pleasurable to hear from Eze amount to celebrating University of Kebbi. a n d S e n a t o r R o c h a s regulate the media whether conversation with him. From Illomuanya himself that he journalistic naivety. After all, One more point, it is wrong, Okorocha. Definitely, it is not social or regular. I still that conversation, it was clear did not raise up his royal and no matter the fact that during absolutely wrong to link this between the governor of Imo remember vividly what Prof. to me that “He did not attack traditional walking stick to his tenure as the governor of i n c i d e n t w i t h Ro c h a s State and the for mer H. L. Tames my Doctorate governor of Imo State. Senator Rochas Okorocha hit the former governor Imo State, Rochas treated Okorocha's travail with the Director often told us in the But it is to exaggerate the of with his walking stick” point because if he had done that, it Eze Illomuanya with hostility Imo State Government class and it goes this, the incident on board becuase blank. would have amounted to and disdain to the point of which is trying to recover ”Remember that the value of naivety-and most of them What is clear is that he and cultural desecration of his dethroning him. That was an state property alleged to have of your education is for you over dramatize it which Senator Rochas Okorocha Ezeship. action that did not hold water been appropriated to himself to use it for the society and almost amount to killing a fly had hot exchange of words Of course, he knows this among the people of Imo and his family. These are two humanity.” If you are on the with a den gun. After all, on board to the effect that hence this did not happen. State and beyond. different things. Indeed, over these two great sons of Imo path of the truth all the time, since both of them were Eze Illomuanya is one that Illomuanya should not 20km apart. State deserve public respect at you are giving value to your has attained a lofty height carry that venom with him The general opinion all times. SPORTSFriday, April 2, 2021 Page 19 5 things we learnt from Super Eagles' AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho he Super Eagles of runs inside the box and met a N i g e r i a h a v e cross with his head which the Trounded up their goalkeeper saved. 2021 Africa Cup of Nations A l t h o u g h h i s l eve l (AFCON) qualifiers with dropped in the second half two wins against The Benin of that game before he was Republic and Lesotho. taken off, he impressed again Nigeria beat the Benin when he was called from the Republic with a late-minute bench against Lesotho. goal away in Porto-Novo on He made those runs Saturday, March 27, 2021 again, cutting in from the left and thrashed Lesotho 3-0 in into the penalty box, and it the final qualifier in Lagos was there he got an assist, on Tuesday, March 30. flicking a perfect pass for These are five things we Onuachu to score. learnt from the game 4. Super Eagles' full- 1. Paul Onuachu makes back roles sorted statement It wasn't long ago that In-form striker Paul Rohr was using Abdullahi Onuachu responded to S h e h u ( a d e f e n s i v e Gernot Rohr's hesitancy in midfielder) and Chidozie calling him up in brilliant A w a z i e m ( a c e n t r a l fashion. Super Eagles observing opening prayers before kick off on tuesday. defender) as fullbacks. He scored two games in Although they were as many games to show that Eagles squad is no longer in playing off the leading Onyekuru, who assisted Lesotho made a case for both decent options, they he truly belongs among the d o u b t w i t h t h e s e striker Victor Osimhen. And Onuachu. himself. didn't offer what naturally Super Eagles. performances. even when he didn't register 3. Henry Onyekuru He was brilliant in the fullbacks would have. Although Rohr might 2. Confident Iheanacho any goal or assist in the game makes a case for himself first in Porto-Novo; he Against Benin and not have thought that the in- thrives against Benin, he still put in a Initially, on the stand-by caused lots of problems for Lesotho, Rohr didn't have form striker didn't belong Ke l e c h i I h e a n a c h o fine performance. lost, Onyekuru only got into the opposition defence with that problem; instead of among the Super Eagles-he headed into the international He made some excellent the squad for the games his pace, close ball control those makeshift fullbacks, hinted that Onuachu was his break on the back of some of dribbles, playing some good following the absence of a defence and the goal threat Super Eagles had Premier second-choice striker- but the best performances of his balls to his more forward couple of players. he posed with his movement League star Ola Aina, being left out of the initial career. teammates and generally But the Galatasaray inside the box. T y r o n e E b u e h i a n d s q u a d w a s n ' t Iheanacho had been in had a solid game. forward in the games against He almost scored after Champions League-tested complimentary. fantastic form for Leicester Against Lesotho, he had The Benin Republic and making one of those drifting Zaidu Sanusi. Onuachu needed to City, scoring a Premier a hand in the lead up to all With these options, the deliver when called up, and League hat-trick and a brace Super Eagles goals. An assist Why lion is the symbol Super Eagles had width and h e d i d . H e s c o r e d a n against Manchester United. for the first and then his overloads in wide areas, i m p o r t a n t l a s t - m i nu t e W i t h t h e s e back-flip pass that opened up m a k i n g t h e m m o r e winner against Benin and the performances, the forward is the Lesotho defence in the of my club – Onwubiko dangerous. third goal in the game high on confidence which he lead up to the second. For the the zoo led by Mr Abioye the Aina in the first game against Lesotho. exuded in both games. third, he found Henr y By Chinyere Nwaneri state Chief Zoo officer and Ebuehi in the second His place in the Super I h e a n a c h o t h r i ve d S-based business brought the young U-ROY to progressed the ball well from m a n a n d c h i e f visit his adopted home. defence to attack. executive officer It turned out a huge On the left, Sanusi was He's a goal king, Fashanu hails U tourist attraction for young ( C E O ) o f O n w u b i k o rapid on both ends of the introduced into both games; congratulation because he I n t e r n a t i o n a l S p o r t s kids of the community and pitch and almost had an the family of Onwubiko who Onuachu it was wonderful because the has proved to everybody that Academy, Hon Innocent assist in the first half against trooped out to have a glance end justifies the means. I he is still number one and Onwubiko has explained the Benin. ormer Wimbledon of the August visitor, who remember when I said he was indeed a goal king. reason for adopting Lion as 5. Victor Osimhen is star, John Fahanu, came visiting from Imo zoo. a great player and that he was “Let's just try to say we the symbol of the club. the highest goalscorer h a s b e e n l e f t The lion behaved in a way F the player that we needed and are not trying to prove He made the disclosure in O s i m h e n l e f t h i s i m p r e s s e d b y P a u l to prove that old belief of now I was right. I think anybody wrong but that we his country home when he troubles at Napoli and Onuachu's scoring form. friendship with the people everybody else have seen can have a successful team adopted a young cob called U- scored one in two for Nigeria Despite his impressive and played with kids and how football has to be with the right players.” Roy from the Imo Zoological to finish as a joint-top perfor mance and goal adults of the village before understood at the right level,” The gangling striker has garden, Nekede. The young goalscorer of the AFCON scoring form for Genk, going back to the zoo in Fashanu enthused. 10 appearances for the Eagles lion was adopted as a member qualifiers. Onuachu was initially Owerri. “I want to tell Onuachu and has found the back of the of the family and later handed H e s c o r e d a g a i n s t placed on standby after over to the Zoo for its upkeep. Onwubiko's football club w e l l d o n e a n d a b i g net on three occasions. Lesotho on Tuesday after Super Eagles coach Gernot It should be recalled that bearing Lion as the Logo which will be unveiled on firing blanks against Benin. Rohr released his list for the Umuogbe Village (aka) April 5, 2021. The striker wasn't entirely 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Umuogbe Agu in Ngor O k p a l a l o c a l convincing, but the thing Cup qualifiers against Benin about Osimhen is that he Republic and Lesotho. government area of Imo state, noted leaves everything on the B u t f o l l o w i n g t h e pitch, which makes it unavailability of some for her historical relationship with difficult to criticise him. invited players, the 26-year- He's a difficult player to old forward was drafted into lion-the king of the forest, tradition has face, always chasing balls the team and he scored a late it that lion is sacred and playing with intensity winner against the Squirrels to Umuogbe. hard to match. in Port Novo and grabbed It is believed That's how he got his t h e t h i r d a g a i n s t t h e that lion do not g o a l a g a i n s t B e n i n ; C r o c o d i l e s i n L a g o s, attack Umuogbe coming on as substitutes on b l o o d a n d relentlessly chasing an over- both occasions. Umuogbe people hit pass from Iheanacho and “ I a m h a p p y t h a t do not attack it or beating the goalkeeper to the Onuachu was able to score hunt it or eat it. It on both occasions he was was exciting as the ball. Onuachu Fashanu management of Onwubiko playing with the cub Ofoegbu Alexandra Chinenye

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SPORTS Damian Ugo Alexandra shampagne3645 EPL: Iheanacho emerges as key man for Leicester in run-in eicester City manager the strain in Febr uar y, a team line-up with a genuine managed one league goal this not the crisis it could have partnership because they are Brendan Rodgers has Rodgers opted to reduce the strike duo, but Leicester have year. been. f e w a n d f a r b e t w e e n a l w a y s b e e n workload on club talisman bucked the trend of late, with However, as third- Rodgers might have been nowadays,” Cottee told L Leicester's website. innovative but with the Jamie Vardy and offer the Iheanacho emerging as placed Leicester forced into a tactical switch Premier League season veteran striker some close p o s s i b l y t h e k e y p r e p a r e f o r by a raft of injuries to players “Particularly in the last seven or eight games, the reaching a critical point some support in the shape of component in their run-in. Saturday's home l i k e m i d f i e l d e r Ja m e s manager has decided to play old school thinking could be Kelechi Iheanacho. The T h e 3 4 - y e a r - o l d c l a s h w i t h Maddison, who could return Kelechi with Jamie. Kelechi the key to ensuring his side result has been impressive. Va r d y, l a s t s e a s o n ' s r u n a w a y against City, but the decision has been very persistent, very Premier League Golden to play Iheanacho and Vardy finishes in the top four. It is a rarity in these days l e a d e r s patient and he's banging in B o o t w i n n e r , h a s as a partnership looks like a With his squad showing of tactical complexities to see M a n c h e s t e r the goals. City, Vardy's masterstroke. With the workaholic “There's a really good lean spell partnership developing.” CAF fixes date for AFCON, i s Vardy able to drop slightly deeper, Nigeria international Facing Manchester City Iheanacho has profited in the this weekend followed by a clash at West Ham and then a re-arranges Benin, spaces and scored seven goals tough final three games of the in his last four games in all season, Leicester know there Sierra Leone qualifier competitions. is much work ahead in the he Africa Cup of Sierra Leone trail Benin independen The 24-year-old, so next few weeks to make sure Nations tournament by three points in Group L t medical l o n g V a r d y ' s they improve on last season's will be staged in and must win to replace them s t a f f understudy, will now fifth-place finish. T have his sights set Cameroon from January 9 to in the second qualifying place instead. With leaders Manchester February 6 next year, a and go to the Cup of Nations C on his old club City 14 points clear, the battle Confederation of African for the first time since 1996. o n c e Manches for a top-four finish will add Football official confirmed Pre-match Covid-19 tests r n t e r some intrigue to the season's on Thursday. are currently performed in was also C climax. A vir tual executive CAF competitions by the expressed by i t y Second committee meeting chaired h o s t n the executive at o n - p l a c e d by recently elected president ational the degradation Saturday. Mancheste r U n i t e d , Patrice Motsepe from South t e a o f f o o t b a l l S T R I K E L e i c e s t e r a n d Africa also decided that a m infrastructure in many PARTNERSHIP fourth-placed Chelsea are all d r aw t o d iv i d e t h e 2 4 o r c l u A f r i c a n c o u n t r i e s, Former Leicester striker Tony Cottee well-positioned but West qualifiers into six groups will b a n d t h e r e highlighting a long- Ham, Tottenham Hotspur, be held on June 25. h av e b e e n nu m e r o u s standing problem of knows a thing or two about playing as Liverpool and Everton are all Algeria, Burkina Faso, allegations of false positive p o o r s t a d i u m p a r t o f a n still in the mix. Cameroon, Cape Verde, results depriving opponents maintenance. attacking duo Chelsea, who are two Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial of stars. and says the points above West Ham and Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, T h e C A F m e e t i n g burgeoning three in front of Spurs, kick Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, acknowledged that having off the weekend with a great partnershi Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, hosts in charge of testing was chance to put the squeeze on p o f Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, p r o b l e m a t i c a n d i s the sides around them as they Iheana Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, planning, with World host second-bottom West c h o S u d a n , T u n i s i a a n d Health Organization Bromwich Albion. Iheanacho a n d Zimbabwe have qualified. a s s i s t a n c e, t o u s e Liverpool, five points V a r d y The remaining place rests behind Chelsea in seventh m a y h e l p between Benin and Sierra spot, are at Arsenal in Leicester turn a promising Leone, whose fixture in Saturday's late game while Edo 2021: Tension mounts at season into a great one. Freetown this week did not Tottenham face struggling W i t h n i n e g a m e s take place because the visitors Newcastle United away on Imo Sports Council as remaining Leicester have 56 Sunday. challenged Covid-19 results offered them. points, five ahead of fourth- after five of their key players After two successive govt drops teams S o m e o f t h e g a m e s placed Chelsea and seven in league defeats, Everton who tested positive. dropped volley ball for male front of West Ham United in government decided to drop are also five points off the top A CAF statement said and female including beach fifth. They also have an FA By Chinyere Nwaneri some teams consequent on four but have a game in hand t h e m a t c h h a d b e e n volley ball, female football. C u p s e m i f i n a l a g a i n s t its poor financial status on the sides above them, must rearranged for the May 31- Others are basketball for Southampton to look forward wait until Monday to try and here is now tension which constrained it from Ju n e 1 5 i n t e r n a t i o n a l male and female, badminton to. kick-start their challenge with and anxiety at the sponsoring the teams. window, following which Imo State Sports for male and female. “It's great to have a strike a home clash against Crystal Sierra Leone launched an T Athletes are expressing Council among coaches, A concerned athlete who appeal against that decision. very strong disappointments athletes, Council officials was found in a pitiable state rigorous preparation. The governor during a T h e S i e r r a L e o n e having spared their time and following the dropping of as a result of the decision and According to her, “the recent statement expressed Football Association said the resources to prepare for the some teams who were billed w h o g a v e h e r n a m e governor has expressed his his desire to elevate sports in appeal was based on the game. They lament the loss for the Edo Sports Festival Josephine queried why they readiness to support and the state. Meanwhile, a “failure (of Benin) to report of experience and laurels as kicking off this weekend. would opt to drop the teams facilitate sports in the state by council official contacted on for a match and/or refusal to well as other benefits which It was gathered by our at this critical stage dashing funding it. What actually is t h e m a t t e r r e f u s e d t o play”. the opportunity of the game sports reporter that the the hopes of the athletes after happening now.'' comment.

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