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Dishonor Immediately After Demise – What Entitlements Do Chieftaincies Give Again In Our Beloved Nigeria?

The scripture indeed says one thing about every living mortal: “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” – Hebrews‬ ‭9‬:‭27‬.

However, even with this realization that we will all depart this realm one day, it still behooves us as individuals, families, and society to ensure that we live honestly and right as though we would live forever. This is because, frankly, although a man may die and move on to the “great beyond,” as the saying goes, our works, achievements, and deeds become the legacies that we leave behind, and they live on after us for centuries to come.

This realization and knowledge are why I have and will always speak the truth at all times and without fear or favor, no matter whose ox is gored. No matter how influential or powerful we may feel or think we are, none of all that can ever transit beyond this life, and it all ends at our graves. So, the “watchman” in me has seen another atrocious anomaly and travesty being committed in our lands again. And, as is my nature, I will not hesitate to sound the alarm of truth to all concerned and even beyond!

Chief Lady Edith Chioma Ezeala, Osodieme 1 Of Osuama & Ezumoha, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria 🇳🇬

To begin, I have this nagging question in my heart that begs an answer: Are there any true and lasting benefits that a chieftaincy title bestows on anyone it is conferred on again in this nation called Nigeria? What is the advantage of being a titled chief to a person who attains that supposed honor and to the children and family they leave behind upon their demise?

I ask these questions today, not as a complete novice to how chieftaincies work, but as a concerned and disturbed crusader for truth, equity, justice, and fairness to all regardless of their age, sex, social status, religion, family background, or any other factor.

It would behoove you to know that I have over 30 chieftaincy titles in my native Imo State, Lagos State, and several other States in Nigeria, but there are no entitlements! So, I reiterate that these questions are not uninformed babblings but are born out of deep sadness and yearning to know: Why is there no truth anywhere again?

Late Chief Lady Edith’s burial at her husband’s compound in Ezumoha, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria 🇳🇬

As you may rightly be wondering, my case is the matter of the former “Osodieme” in Osu-ama and Ezumoha, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria, the late Chief Mrs. Chioma Edith Ezeala Nee Chiji. As many may already be aware, the late Chief Ezeala passed away on November 7, 2022, and was finally laid to rest in a befitting ceremony recently January 6, 2023.

However, what many do not know is that, while the late Osodieme was yet interring at the morgue, the “wise” ruler and elders of Ezumoha had already looked around at their next “chieftaincy victim” and conferred the Osodieme title on her even before the children of the late one got to lay their mother’s remains to rest.

If this is not cynical, insensitive, callous, disrespectful, selfish, corrupt, and morally bankrupt to anyone else, then I do not mind standing alone on and by this truth! This act reeks of disrespect and dishonor to the late chief, her family, her children, her friends, her associates, and everything she stood for in that community! And, it is even more sinister when you consider that all these greedy, belly-led, and selfish so-called elders and ruler wants is just another pawn they can readily use to gain an audience with the Imo State governor.

The body of Chief Lady Edith Ezeala arrived at her husband’s compound.

Another question is that all through the life of the late Osodieme that erstwhile availed them this connection and more, what remarkable good and development did they use to impart the community and better the lives of the average person living there? Of course, the only beneficiaries of this connection they so greedily covet have always been themselves alone. Hence they had zero regards for “common sense,” morality, or even tradition as they scrambled to secure another “government house pawn” to continue aiding their devious agendas.

This is a huge shame and a disgrace to everything we should stand for as Africans and a people supposedly with a rich cultural heritage and pride. And, I keep wondering, if the Igwe (king) had lost his moral compass or was already complicit by way of whatever was influencing him, why can’t any of his chiefs and elders call him to order and let him know that this is a travesty that should never be done?

Is there no voice of truth again in our courts and high places? Even God condemns this immorality: “The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.” – Proverbs‬ ‭29‬:‭4‬.

Service held for Lady Edith Ezeala in the United States 🇺🇸 in her church.

And in another scripture, it is also written: “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in the running to mischief,” – Proverbs‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬, ‭18‬.

These two passages make it pretty evident that God is only pleased with a ruler who is fair and equitable at all times and not one who is easily corrupted and subverted by gifts or promises of such vanities. Such is a heart that devises wickedness and feet that are swift to organize mischief like immediately conferring a chieftaincy title on someone else while the late owner of such yet remains unburied. It is inappropriate and highly ridiculous!

Yes, we know that “dead men tell no tales,” and whoever is dead is gone and has no need or use for human titles. However, doesn’t it look so inept and grossly insensitive of so-called elders to dishonor and disrespect the departed’s loved ones, family, legacy, and even the dead’s memory with such a despicable action as this?

Chief Lady Edith Ezeala’s Beautiful Children

As much as there are differences between “title chiefs” and “ceremonial chiefs,” nothing on this planet could ever justify this brazen act of impunity by this community ruler and elders! I mean, this decision has nothing to do with the development and sound of the land but only to lace their greedy pockets. However, must they now make it so apparent and be rubbing it in the people’s faces?

Many have also observed these recent events but have kept quiet about them for reasons best known to them. God forbid I ever see the truth and not speak out for it anywhere, anytime, and no matter who is involved!

I have nothing I seek or lobby from any man because all I’ve ever and will ever need comes from God. Hence, I will always speak the truth and never be silenced or intimidated. I need nothing from no one, for God is my source and light! And I am BLESSED.

Again I ask this pertinent question: What exactly does being a chief offer again in this generation and country? Once a thing of great pride and reverence, it has now become a trophy awarded to the highest bidder or most valuable pawns.

May the good Lord of all creation be merciful to us all…Amen!

The New Osodieme of Ezumoha, Mrs. Akano from Umuakam, Ezumoha, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria 🇳🇬

Continue to rest in peace, my beautiful and charming wife, friend, associate, and lioness, Lady Edith Chioma Ezeala. You were the bedrock of your families, both in your father’s house and in your husband’s place, and you raised champions, Dozie, Tochi, and Dr. Nene. You raised a banker, entrepreneur, economist, lawyer, and brilliant medical doctor. You came, you lived, fought, and conquered!

Achalugo Nwayinoma! Osodieme 1 Of Ezumoha & OsuAma, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria 🇳🇬 

We love ❤️ you so dearly, our beautiful wife, Chief Lady Chioma Edith Ezeala, Osodieme!

Rest in peace, my beautiful wife.

Dr. Sandra Duru (Prof. Mgbeke)

Your Wife Is A Vital Key To Your Success & Growth In Life – Choose Wisely!

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day of joy and salvation, and I trust that you and yours have started it on a great note, too.

I’ve been pretty occupied lately as preparations for the year-end holidays are in full gear. However, I have also been quite keen on knowing what God would have me share with you today, and the message today is mainly for our younger men who are yet to be married – and the ladies, too.

The Prophet Amos said: “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” – ‭‭Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬. While many are always quick to quote this particular passage when trying to counsel young and intending couples, not everyone sees the depth of what God is saying here through Amos. ‬

What does this “agreement” signify and fully stand for? Is it only about the consent a lady is required to give to her man’s proposal and her acceptance to be with him till death do them part? Well, I want to tell you today that it is not, and I also trust God to help us see a hidden truth here clearly.

While the “agreement” Amos talks about in this passage involves an affirmative answer to all those questions I asked above, it extends beyond that into some much more profound questions that also need to be asked and answered in the affirmative. These include questions like: What are your life goals – short, mid, and long term? What are your financial goals? How ambitious are you – mentally, financially, spiritually, and even physically? Are you always content with the barest average, or would you rather only have the best always? How many children do you plan to have? What is your stand on infidelity and polygamy? What is your view and perspective on divorce?

So many other deep questions like these need to be asked and sorted out before a final commitment to that union is made, or else there is grave danger lurking in the future, especially for the man. Why?

“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” – Genesis ‭2‬:‭18‬.

Now, what do you think will befall a man who unsuspectingly or stubbornly marries a woman who is wrong for him? A man’s partner greatly determines what he will become in every area of his life and how far he will go in it, too. Remember what the scriptures say in Ecclesiastes 4?

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭12‬.

It is bad enough for any man that falls when he is alone, but I also assure you that it is even more terrible for any man that falls when he is with the wrong woman and wife in his life! Great men like Samson, Ahab, and the like can attest to how deadly it can be when you find yourself hitched to the wrong woman for life.

My dear young ones, don’t just marry because your intended partner is beautiful, sexy, and has an hourglass figure. Can that person you’re pining for help you with ideas and solutions when your business is down or is she only good for the gram as a slay queen? Does she have strengths that compliments your weaknesses, or she’s only a bundle of flaws and a total liability?

Your partner should have the same philosophy and be someone who can align with your goals in life. Your partner must be someone you can join forces with to build, not a weak link you have to drag along your whole life continually.

Such a life is burdensome, tiring, extremely sad, and completely far from what God’s plans and desires are for your life, my darling brothers (and sisters, too), and I want to urge you today to do everything within your power to avoid this life and destiny-wrecking mistake, please!

May God grant you great grace, calmness, wisdom, and peace as you seek out that help-meet and suitable for your lives, and may HE cause every deception and evil illusion before you be destroyed and your paths made straight, in the name of Jesus Christ; Amen!

Remain richly blessed always.

Delay Is Not Denial – Russia, USA Swap Brittney Griner For Victor Bout, But Who Really Facilitated Her Release?

After being incarcerated for 294 days in a Russian prison, famous American basketball star Brittney Griner was finally released in a single prisoner swap involving her and the convicted notorious Russian arms dealer, Victor Bout, on December 8, 2022.

Sadly, though, the prisoner swap deal did not include former US Marine Paul Whelan as it had been widely touted and expected before. Paul was tried and convicted on espionage charges in Russia and has been imprisoned since December 2018.

Famous American basketball star Brittney Griner was finally released in a single prisoner swap involving her and the convicted notorious Russian arms dealer, Victor Bout, on December 8, 2022.

Speaking at the White House in the company of Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife, US President Joe Biden disclosed that the WNBA star was safe and on a plane home from the United Arab Emirates.

“I’m glad to say Brittney’s in good spirits. She needs time and space to recover. After months of being unjustly detained in Russia, held under intolerable circumstances, Brittney will soon be back in the arms of her loved ones, and she should have been there all along,” he said.

Concerning Paul, President Biden said: “This was not a choice of which American to bring home. Sadly, for totally illegitimate reasons, Russia is treating Paul’s case differently than Brittney’s. And while we have not yet succeeded in securing Paul’s release, we are not giving up. We will never give up.”

US President Joe Biden disclosed that the WNBA star was safe and on a plane home from the United Arab Emirates.

While Brittney is reportedly expected to land in San Antonio, Texas, Victor has already arrived safely in Moscow, according to the Russian media. The high-profile prisoner swap deal was executed in Abu Dhabi, and there have been some conflicting reports over the extent of the involvement of the Arab nations in the negotiations.

In a joint statement reportedly released by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabian governments, the Gulf countries claim to have played a pivotal part in getting the swap deal over the line.

According to another report, the heir to Saudi’s throne, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is good friends with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, were highly instrumental in mediating between Moscow and Washington for this deal that has seen Brittney and Victor freed.

Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife, was also at the White House when President Biden made the announcement.

Washington has flatly debuted these reports, though, with the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre saying: “The only countries that negotiated this deal were the United States and Russia.”

Be that as it may, in all these developments, there are a few vital lessons for everyone to observe and learn from this excellent news for Brittney, her family, friends, well-wishers worldwide, and even neutral observers as well. They include:

(1) God can use anything and anyone to facilitate the miracle, breakthrough, victory, and testimony you earnestly seek and pray for.

And the best part is that it wouldn’t even get to matter who it was anymore by the time your deliverance comes. Today, as things stand, Washington still denies any Arab involvement as mediators between them and Moscow. However, the top-dollar question is: Is Brittney finally home or not, and does she really care how or who got it done right now? We can bet the answer to this is a resounding no!

Stop trying to tell God who to use or how to direct your path; that’s not within your job description or business. Just trust HIM at all times, and that which you long for will surely come eventually.

Sadly, though, the prisoner swap deal did not include former US Marine Paul Whelan as it had been widely touted and expected before.

(2) Delay is indeed not denial!

There was a time during this eventually successful negotiations when it didn’t look like Brittney would be getting out of that Russian prison at all. However, the story and outcome are totally different from those earlier fears, and now we can all see…

Even if what you’re longing and praying for seems stuck and never forthcoming, don’t you ever throw in the towel and quit because your desired answers and requests may seem delayed, but it can never be denied!

The seemingly impossible dream of regaining her freedom sooner than later has now become a reality for Brittney Griner, and her story holds many more lessons for as many as would choose to learn.

According to President Biden, his administration will continue to work tirelessly and will not relent until they secure the release of Paul Whelan, too. We will be bringing you updates regarding this as things unfold.

An “Educated” Child Is An Invaluable Asset – Protect Your Heritage

There is a famous African saying about parenting and finance, and it’s been playing on repeat in my mind for a few weeks now.

Our elders in Africa say: “The child you refuse to train today will sell off all you labored for tomorrow,” and I couldn’t agree more. An educated child is a gem and an invaluable asset to their parents, and I do not mean or refer to our regular formal education system.

“Education” means to “Educe – unearth, bring out, and polish that innate talent and ability” in a person. Hence, the “education” that I am referring to here is that which would help your children not only properly manage the wealth you create in your life but also go on to generate more and continue to prosper long after you’re gone.

According to the proverbs of Solomon: “A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.” – Proverbs ‭10‬:‭1‬. Helping your sons and daughters grow financially begins with the deliberate steps you take towards “educing” their financial gifts and abilities, especially at their tender ages.

In these highly volatile and unpredictable economic climes we live in today, teaching young people financial education and how to manage crisis early is no longer optional but compulsory. As a matter of fact, as things stand presently, all leaders, parents, and schools should recommend life-changing, motivating, and highly instructional books like Soul Tonic – A Daily Motivational & Inspirational Guide (Vol. 1), The Richest Man In Babylon, Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and others like them to their lads early enough.

Simply put, every child you bring into this world must be financially literate and astute. And to achieve this goal, you must know what it means well enough to start with. Now, financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills and tools, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. The meaning of financial literacy is the foundation of your relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning.

According to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, there are five critical components of financial literacy that one must be conversant and proficient with: earning, spending, saving and investing, borrowing, and protecting.

Also, there are four vital things one needs to practice to become proficient at handling finances, and no child is ever too small to start learning these already:

(1) Mental Toughness – A mentally weak person can never manage their life properly, let alone effectively handle, manage, generate, grow, and retain wealth. Hence, your children and wards’ mental well-being, health, and growth are vital in their journey to financial literacy and mastery.

(2) Financial Intelligence – Like their emotions, you must also train them to be financially intelligent from a tender age. This can easily be done by starting with the things you allow them to buy or have from their tender ages.

Teach them the difference between wants and needs, and help them to develop enough intelligence to adequately balance this on a wise scale of preference from childhood. Oh, you will be so glad you did this for them much later in life when you start to see and reap the fruits of your labor over them when they’re grown and being astute and fruitful with all your wealth and life’s work.

(3) Financial Plan – You also need to instill in them the unavoidable need to plan before any money comes into their hands because failure to learn this will lead to them squandering any funds that enter their hands.

You must train and show them ways that they can legitimately generate and make money by themselves, and importantly, how to spend the money when it comes, too.

They also need to know how to have long, and short-term plans on how to make and sustain their money and cash flow, especially as they go through the different phases of their lives.

(4) Financial Discipline – Like a financially intelligent person, every child needs to know and understand the apparent differences between what they want and what they need.

This is where the much-needed culture of spending and savings comes in, plus having viable investments. You must help them realize that intentional savings open other doors of wealth creation and sustainability.

That’s what 10-year-old Prince Igwe Duru calls “building wealth, not a business” because, according to him, “anyone can start a business but not every person can build wealth because it requires a level of financial discipline and intentional sacrifices that can’t be made by just about anyone.”

These are values that can be taught, instilled, and developed in every child regardless of age, race, color, religion, or social class and status. And, the sooner we all start and religiously keep to this, the better for us as parents, families, and even the world eventually.

Remain richly blessed always.

Congratulations To An Excellent Public Speaker, Advocate, And, Indeed, The Best Attorney General Nigeria Has Seen In Ages!

Moyo and Sanwolu

In 2019, the Lagos State government in Nigeria needed another astute legal luminary to assume the mantle of its top legal custodian and crusader. On August 20, 2019, that honor fell to you, Mr. Moyosore Jubril Onigbanjo SAN.

Then the Managing Partner of M.J Onigbanjo & Co., you were sworn in as the 16th Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Nigeria, and it has been a roller coaster of different events and achievements ever since.

Honestly, many are always wary and downright afraid of leaving what they’re used to and accepting significant challenges like you did. After serving as Managing Partner of M.J Onigbanjo & Co. for over 20 years, it may have been understandable if you had opted to “stick to familiar waters” by rejecting the appointment – especially seeing how volatile a state like Lagos State can be.

In 2019, the Lagos State government in Nigeria needed another astute legal luminary to assume the mantle of its top legal custodian and on August 20, 2019, that honor fell to Mr. Moyosore Jubril Onigbanjo SAN.

Never known for backing down in the face of difficulty or challenges, though, you gladly left your comfort zone and took up the enormous task of leading the Lagos State Justice Department back to a place where the residents and people of the state would be able to have absolute faith in it again.

While it hasn’t been smooth sailing all through, we must note that your penchant for excellence, exceptional litigation and arbitration skills, and superb interpersonal qualities have stood you out amongst your peers in the country and have made the Lagos State Justice Department an example that every other state has been actively striving to emulate.

This led to the honor bestowed upon you in June 2022, as you were appointed as the Chairman of the Body of Attorneys General of the States of the Federation in Nigeria. A mandate you have gracefully handled and also flourished in ever since.

An alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, and the Harvard Law School, United States of America, Moyosore Jubril Onigbanjo SAN, FCIArb, is an experienced Nigerian lawyer with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry.

Hence it indeed did not come as a shock to us when the ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards honored you as the 2022 Attorney General Of The Year during their recently held awards ceremony on November 6, 2022, at the prestigious Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Your antecedents and present achievements speak for themselves, and none could ever “overblow” your trumpet because you are genuinely outstanding and unique in all you do.

Mgbeke Media wishes to heartily congratulate you on this latest feather added to your already well-decorated cap. We pray that God will continue to be with and guide you in all your pursuits, ways, and endeavors, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!

The ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards honored Mr. Moyosore Jubril Onigbanjo SAN as the 2022 Attorney General Of The Year during their recently held awards ceremony on November 6, 2022.

An alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, and the Harvard Law School, United States of America, Moyosore Jubril Onigbanjo SAN, FCIArb, is an experienced Nigerian lawyer with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. He is very skilled in commercial law practice, commercial litigation, and arbitration, an excellent advocate, and a public speaker.

Takeoff, one-third of the rap group Migos, died early Monday after being shot in Houston, TX, USA

Such as shame to lose another young person to street violence and prayer for him and his family.

Takeoff, a member of the Atlanta rap trio Migos, was wiped out in Houston on Monday, a representative confirmed to Mgbeke Media. He was 28. The rapper, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was known for his fierce and effortlessly agile delivery and long-reaching influence on trap music. This regional subgenre would come to define modern American pop music.

Migos made up of Takeoff, his uncle Quavo, and his cousin. Offset made their swift and towering ascent to the music industry’s top in the early 2010s. While at the time, Quavo and Offset grabbed more attention—for which star they dated or which party they graced—Takeoff quickly emerged as the group’s best rapper.

The three Migos grew up together in Gwinnett County, in suburban Atlanta. In his 2018 song “I Remember,” Takeoff recalled bleak days in which he sold drugs as he watched his friends and family get locked up: “My n****s done had cases after cases / Go to places, come back, break the suitcase down in mama’s basement.”

In their spare time, the three family members started making music together. They pioneered a new version of trap music—a Southern, slow, and menacing form of hip-hop—reliant on nihilistically bare beats, rapid-fire triplet flows, and rousing, absurdist ad-libs. As the trio made a name for themselves locally—by turning up strip clubs and basement parties—they also gained a rabid following online, as regional rap extended its tendrils across blogs, forums, and early social media.

Please, say no to violence!

Professor Uju Anya Yet Again Proves Clearly That The Only Remedy To Evil, Hate Is Good And Love!

Nigerian-American Professor Uju Anya again hugged major headlines across the globe recently, and this time it was not for another so-called “violent outburst” like her comments about the late British monarch Queen Elizabeth II were tagged a short while before the Queen’s eventual demise.

The US-based professor is in the news this time for her public display and expression of love between her and her lesbian lover, Sirry Alang.

According to reports, Sirry posted a love poem by a famous African-American poet, Audre Lorde, with a loved-up photo of the couple. Uju’s reply to her tweet was equally affectionate as her lover’s.

Many reactions have trailed the couple’s public amorous display online, with many Africans reacting in displeasure to the development. However, there is more to this matter that we see than this.

Nigerian-American Professor Uju Anya was again in the news recently, and this time it was not for comments about the late British monarch Queen Elizabeth II.

Of truth, many may feel right to be disappointed in the professor because of everything she had seemed to stand for in the wake of her controversial tweet about the late Queen Elizabeth II. Uju did remarkably well and made her African roots and heritage proud in more ways than one.

She spoke glowingly about the African culture, keeping our native names no matter where we find ourselves in the diaspora, and boldly condemned colonialism for all it truly is and stands for.

Sadly, though, like the wise men of old have spoken concerning the intricate nature of man and the ordinances that govern our existence: “What you hate, you will fear. What you fear, you will never understand. What you do not understand, you can never conquer. And, what you cannot conquer will conquer you because you will eventually become it!”

So, like the young man who grew to despise his father for having more than one wife but almost always ends up a polygamist himself (either openly or discretely), this is another classic case of despising your perceived oppressor so much only to eventually become like them – either directly, or in your version or way.

Where does the good professor stand – her African heritage or the perks and excesses that the Western world is filled with?

None of our African ancestors and no one on the roots that Uju spoke about with such remarkable passion and pride was ever gay, and neither did they ever condone such an act. On the contrary, to our ancestors, such a union is an abomination, and rightly so, too!

The question now is, where does Uju truly stand? Is she really entirely against Western colonialization and all of it stands for, or she’s only against the parts of it that hurt and do not appeal to her?

The onus is on her to either totally respect those ancestors, roots, and culture she proudly and glowingly extolled in defense of her tweet against the late monarch, or stop with her half-baked ideologies, teachings, Pro-African crusade, or whatever it is she is doing!

Hopefully, she and everyone else will learn from this, too, and understand that you can never overcome evil and hate with anything other than good and love!

The US-based professor is in the news this time for her public display and expression of love between her and her lesbian lover, Sirry Alang

You cannot find genuine love outside God, and even HIS Words and mind regarding such a relationship are crystal clear:

“Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

Professor Uju Anya

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” – Romans ‭1:24-28‬.

If the Word of God clearly condemns it this much, and even our African heritage and ancestors despise it as much as we know they do, the question now is, where does the good professor stand – her African heritage and the moral high ground she’s taken in her recent controversy about colonialism, or the perks and excesses that the Western world is filled with?

Good Lesson And Reflection Points From Aare Dr. Dele Momodu’s Stand And Conversation With Remi Tinubu

A fascinating conversation occurred in the city of Ikeja in Lagos State, Nigeria, on August 26, 2022, during the funeral service of the late Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson, and we think it holds an excellent lesson and reflection point for all of us.

Held at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church, the solemn ceremony had many renowned people and notable names in attendance, including Aare Dr. Dele Momodu, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, and others.

Due to their very deep relationship and history together in the past and their present political and perspective differences, it wasn’t surprising that more attention than desired was paid by many at the event when Aare Momodu and Sen. Remi shared a moment of conversation.

Aare Dr. Dele Momodu and Sen. Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu at the funeral service of late Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson recently.

The Ovation Media Group Chairman and Publisher, Ovation Magazine, took the initiative to put out the accurate version of what transpired between them after the event, as such things can honestly no longer be left to chance in this digital and social media age.

And it is from his revelation that our reflection point and lesson for everyone emanates. According to him:

“Only two people, apart from the photographers, witnessed what happened between me and SENATOR MRS OLUREMI TINUBU yesterday, at the funeral service of CHIEF MRS KEMI NELSON, at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church in Ikeja, Lagos.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Aare Dr. Dele Momodu together in London in 1996.

Before some people add salt and pepper to it, I need to state precisely what happened. SENATOR TOKUNBO ABIRU and DR TUNJI OLOWOLAFE and I had walked in about the same time, and we went to greet my very dear Sister, SENATOR MRS OLUREMI TINUBU.

Immediately she saw me; we exchanged our usual pleasantries, and then she asked me, “So Bob Dee, you’re not going to campaign for my husband?” I smiled and remained very calm before replying: “Your Excellency, I’m in PDP.” She apparently didn’t find it funny and regaled us with the past I shared with her husband, and I tried to calm her down.

Anyway, I went back to my seat and pondered on what just happened, and I soliloquised: “Before the PDP Primary, I had been asked repeatedly by journalists if I’ll dump PDP if I don’t get the ticket, and my answer was NO. So if I had gotten the PDP ticket, would I step down for TINUBU of APC? The answer is NO.”

“I love ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU. We’ve truly come way back…But APC has done too much damage to Nigeria. I choose to place Nigeria above friendship.” – Aare Dr. Dele Momodu

I joined PDP because APC was leading Nigeria to Golgotha. APC candidates are promising to continue BUHARI’S “good works!” I joined PDP in order to sack APC from power, and to do this; I needed a strong opposition party.

I had preached to my younger friends that only a mainstream party like PDP could achieve this in 2023. This remains my conviction. I practice what I preach. Those who disagree are in other parties, and I respect their opinions and wish them well. I’m in PDP.

I love ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU. We’ve truly come way back. I love PROFESSOR YEMI OSINBAJO. I love RT. HON. CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI…And all my APC friends…But APC has done too much damage to Nigeria.

I choose to place Nigeria above friendship. I will try my best to support and encourage our PDP candidate ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR to do the right things in our party and to rescue our dear beloved country from the vestiges of oppression, religious intolerance, poverty, terrorism, infrastructure decay, economic wows, unemployment.

Ashiwaju Ahmed Tinubu and Aare Dr. Dele Momodu

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The big lesson to learn here is simple: There is no “greater good” or “show of loyalty” in any cause that deliberately pits you against the wellbeing and destinies of hundreds of millions of people whom your right decisions and choices can save from further enslavement, damnation, and sufferings!

As humans, we need to know where and when to draw the line in our quest for self-fulfillment and self-aggrandization. We cannot afford to choose to follow a wrong choice or person because we should “be loyal” or “we go way back” with such persons, especially when we know that such a decision will negatively and adversely impact millions of others.

Let us all reflect on this noble and bold step taken by Aare Dr. Dele Momodu today, and also ask ourselves a vital question, too, in the process: What are you willing to lose and give up for the redemption of this country called Nigeria from the death hole it has been plunged into by the All Progressive Congress (APC)?

Important Update & Lesson As US Court Sets New Sentencing Date For Hushpuppi In America

After several months of adjournment and postponements, a new sentencing date has finally been confirmed for popular Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi. The new sentencing date is September 21, 2022.

This new development was confirmed this week by the United States Attorney’s Office for Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.

After several months of adjournment and postponements, a new sentencing date has finally been confirmed for popular Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi.

Speaking to the media recently, the Director of Media Relations for the court, Thom Mrozek, also confirmed this as he said: “Hushpuppi, who had pleaded guilty to the alleged $1.1 million fraud last year, is currently scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge in Los Angeles, California, on September 21, 2022.”

Recall that Hushpuppi was convicted in 2021 after he was arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and was extradited to the United States of America to face trial for his crimes.

Having pleaded guilty to the charges against him, he was initially supposed to be sentenced on February 14, 2022, but it was postponed to July 11, 2022. That was also postponed and has now been fixed for the new date on September 21, 2022.

The new sentencing date for Hushpuppi has now been set for September 21, 2022, in a court in the USA.

There is an end to everything that happens on earth, no matter how good the run lasts or how it goes. One day, one way or the other, we will all pay for our deeds, and we should try not to sow evil deeds, so we don’t reap terrible judgment from God in the long run.

We will bring you more updates on the case as things develop.

Major Lesson As Brittney Griner’s Team Files Appeal To Escape Russian Gulag – CNN Denies Running Story That A DNA Test To Determine Her Gender Was Done!

The legal team representing the convicted American female basketball superstar Brittney Griner has recently disclosed that they have appealed to have her conviction overturned. This is in a bid to avoid having the WNBA star being sent to a Russian penal colony to carry out her sentence.

According to reports, Brittney will be sent to one of these colonies if the appeal fails, which will be one of the worst things that could ever happen to the American two-time Olympic gold medalist.

The legal team representing the convicted American female basketball superstar Brittney Griner has recently disclosed that they have appealed to have her conviction overturned.

Also known as “Gulags” and direct remnants of the defunct USSR’s Gulag system, these penal colonies are alleged prison labor camps that are also allegedly notorious for corruption and wild human rights abuses.

Many of these Gulags are also reportedly renowned as “disease incubators where human rights abuses run rampant,” and the American basketball star looks all but set to be sent to one of the many all-female penal colonies in Russia.

Recall that Brittney was sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison after she was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport for having two vape cartridges containing hash oil and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis.

A Russian court in Khimki, Moscow, Russia, eventually found her guilty of smuggling and storing narcotics and passed a sentence on August 4, 2022.

Brittney and her legal team are seeking to avoid having the WNBA star being sent to a Russian penal colony to carry out her sentence.

Besides the appeal, which has been lodged and awaiting a hearing, Brittney’s only hope of escaping time in a Russian Gulag would be the successful negotiations for a prisoner exchange between Russia and the USA. Still, there has been no official word from either side on this lately.

In related developments, famous media giant CNN has denounced and distanced itself from a picture that recently went viral online because it corroborated a false report with the media house’s logo on it.

According to reports, “The image shows a CNN logo in the lower right-hand corner. On the right, Griner is pictured near what appears to be the metal bars of a holding cell. CNN news anchor Lynda Kinkade is shown on the left, apparently mid-sentence.

In related developments, famous media giant CNN has also distanced itself from her picture and a false report that recently went viral online.

A chyron extending across the bottom of both images reads: ‘DNA test ordered by officials to determine male or female prison.’”

However, according to CNN spokesperson Sydney Baldwin: “This is a fabricated image and did not ever air on CNN.”

An important lesson we can all learn from Brittney’s recent developments is that nothing is ever as it seems in life; hence we must investigate matters and events thoroughly before running with them, no matter who is allegedly reporting it.

Things are often fabricated against others by unscrupulous people with twisted agendas they’re trying to push. This is why we must learn to verify things properly before believing or spreading them so that we don’t become roped into the culprits’ web of lies and deception.

A Russian court in Khimki, Moscow, Russia, found Brittney guilty of smuggling and storing narcotics and sentenced her to prison on August 4, 2022.

We can confirm that Brittney will be spending time at an all-female Gulag if the Russian court rejects her appeal and the prisoner swap deal falls through. More updates about her appeal will also be brought to you as things unfold.