OSAJIE JOHN, MEMBER OF THE REFORMED OGBONI FRATERNITY DIES AT 60

OSAJIE JOHN, MEMBER OF THE REFORMED OGBONI FRATERNITY DIES AT 60

A member of the Reformed Ogboni Fraternity, a secret cult with head office in Agbor, Delta State, Mr. Osajie John has joined his ancestors at the age of 60 years. He died in 2008 after a brief illness.

Speaking with newsmen, the Leader of the Reformed Ogboni Fraternity, Chief Okenwa Samankwe and his Secretary, Mr. Sylvanus Okoh, said that the deceased, Mr. Osajie John became a bonafide member of the great Fraternity  on the 1st of January, 2000. They further disclosed that is the rules and regulations of the Fraternity that when a member dies, his or her first son will succeed them. 

In addition, Chief Samankwe and Mr. Okoh noted that it is expected of the late Osajie John's family to produce their first son to take over his late father's position on or before end of the year. They said that it will require a male and female virgin for Osajie John's first son to succeed his late father and failure to comply with the demands, will result to massive destruction of lives.

As at the time of filing this report, some children of Late Mr. Osajie John have been declared missing. Ika Weekly reporter leant that members of the Reformed Ogboni Fraternity were forcing Late Osajie John's family e give them their first son and two virgins as their tradition demands and it is because of that they ran out of the land. Meanwhile, the remains of Mr. Osajie John has been deposited in the Agbor Central Hospital.

CHIEF PRIEST TUSSLE: BATTLE AS OKONTA EWERE REFUSES TO SUCCEED IN LATE DAD

By Sunday Memeh
Published January 20, 2015

There was a big battle at Okpe community in Abavo kingdom in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, as Mr. Okonta Ewere refused to succeed his late father, Mr Okonta Joseph, the Chief Priest of Okpe community who joined his ancestors on the 15th of December, 2014.

Speaking with newsmen, Mr Nelson Melekwe, Secretary to the Community Development Union, said that Mr. Joseph Okonta was the Chief Priest in charge of the Edofi (gods) of Okpe community before his death. He further started that whenever the Chief Priest dies his first son or the only son will succeed him by being installed as the next Chief Priest.

In addition to the above, the Secretary noted that the battle between Okonta's family and the entire Okpe community arose when Mr. Ewere Okonta refused to take over the Edofi gods from his late father. He emphasised that this has been the custom and traditions of the land as as such it is mandatory for Ewere to be officially and traditionally installed as the next Chief Priest of the community. He said that anything short of that Ewere will either run mad or be used to sacrifice to the gods whenever he returns home, before Elders of the land will decide who to take over the gods from another family.

Ika Weekly reporter also learned that Ewere is a devoted Christian and that it is the reason why he refused to succeed his late father. They said  he was forced to g do so but due to his commitment and diligence to his Christian race he had to refuse the offer. As at the time of filing this report on the 20th of January2015 Were was nowhere to be found as he has run out of the community for the safety of his life.

CITY STANLEY TAKES TO HIS HEELS OVER FORCED MARRIAGE, RITUALS

Posted: Tuesday July 16, 2013
By Franca Egbule


A-19-year old teenager, City Stanley from Owa-Alero, Agbor, Delta State has been declared missing.

City Stanley

 The whereabouts of the missing young chap Ika weekly gathered had remained a mystery. He was said to have flee out his community because he was depressed and deprived of justice.
 A closed family source disclosed that City Stanley on the 10th of July, 2013 while driving home on a car from the market and on a rainy day along the New Lagos/Asaba Road, Agbor hit a  20-year-old girl named, Joy and killed her on the spot. Our source said because the deceased was the only daughter of her parent, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Oshadi, the matter got out of hands following the demand that he (City Stanley) have to marry Joy and fulfill all rituals demanded before her remains could be laid to rest.

Late Joy

 Among the unholy demand for late Joy’s burial rituals by her family was that City Stanley had to sleep with her corpse and drink the water used to wash her dead body for seven days. The demand according to our source was what forced City Stanley to flee out of his community, even as late Joy’s family has rejected the plea and compensation over the loss. 
 Meanwhile, many people who heard the matter  described the Oshadi’s family demand over the death of their daughter as barbaric and wickedness of the highest order, wondering where such tradition and culture could have originated from.
 All efforts made by our reporter to speak with late Joy’s father, Mr. Tony Oshadi were fruitless as he was said to have declined interview. 

Culled from Ika Weekly Vol3: N0. 275 Saturday July 13-Saturday July 20, 2013

Police declare Aigbalu Ehis wanted

POSTED: JANUARY 8, 2017

BY ADAMS EHUIKE

The Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Command has declared one 18 year old Aigbalu Ehis from Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria wanted for homosexual offence which led to the killing of a teenager and gay partner, Obinna Ani who got beaten and burnt alive by angry mob in the area at New Market Road Onitsha Anambra State, on January 8, 2017.

Aigbalu Ehis

According to an eyewitness, Aigbalu Ehis boyfriend (Obinna Ani) had issues with the caretaker of his rented apartment over additional rent charge, which led to the incident .

The Suspects

The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Donald N. Awunah , who briefed journalists on the issue, said homosexual practice is a serious crime in Nigeria. The Federal Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014 says anyone found guilty of homosexuality faces up to 14 years in prison.

 Also,the Sharia law, which is practiced in twelve northern states in the country imposes a penalty of death by stoning for any gay act .

The police promised that an handsome reward awaits anyone with useful information that would lead to the arrest of Aigbalu Ehis. 

In the massive raid that was carried out,some suspected Gays in the area were apprehended, assuring that the division will leave no stone unturned in fishing out Aigbalu Ehis.

 He appealed to members of the public who have information about Aigbalu Ehis's whereabouts to inform the command or the nearest police station.

Abavo crises claim lives as residents run for dear lives

Posted: July 8, 2012

  The once peaceful agrarian community, Abavo in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State was at the moment a shadow of itself as the community haa been torn apart by crises.The crises which began in 2012 over a  kingship tussle between  King Uche Irenuma and Prince Sunday Ekhator, took a new twist as it claimed lives of some indigenes of the community leaving many injured.

    Our reporters who visited the community during the week escaped by the whiskers as the King Uche Irenuma supporters and Prince Sunday Ekhator supporters engaged each other in a fierce battle which unfortunately,left some indigenes of the community dead and the community in ruin.As a result of this many Abavo indigenes, particularly able bodied youths have fled the community.The crises since it started in 2012 have rendered the community useless as it was now a shadow of itself.

 

    Reacting to the recent crises, the executive governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan said that the situation was under control as security agents who were deployed to the community have been directed to ensure the safety of lives and properties.The governor advised that while the crises last people should stay away from the community to avoid being killed by any of the warring groups.

   It was gathered that prominent youth leaders in the community, Mike Okonta, Uche Ijebor, Miracle Osemeha, Francis Ikem and Richard Peace have fled from the community and they could not be found for interview.The shocking part of the crises was that the police  working with the orders of King Uche Irenuma 11, dispersed and prevented students in secondary schools in the community from learning .The students were tear gas and a few of them who put up resistance were beaten up and arrested by the police. It was gathered that King Uche Irenuma turned against the students because he felt they were used as tools to fight him.This as a result our reporters were told the closure of secondary schools in Abavo and the running away of the students from Abavo. The most affected were in indigenes of Abavo who were murdered during the crises  and their properties, including cars burnt.

  However, the Delta State Governor,Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan while sympathizing the families of those who have lost their lives since the crises started said that it was regrettable that Abavo which was before 2012 a peaceful community has now been totally destroyed.He promised that all those behind the crises will face the wrath of the law.

45-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DIES OF HEART ATTACK

45-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Posted: Monday 8, April 2019

A 45-year- old woman, Edith Obi from Igbodo, in Ika North East Local Government Area, have died of heart attack in the early hours of Thursday April 4, 2019.

Late Mrs. Edith Obi

 

Our reporter gathered from reliable sources in the family that the late Edith Obi died as result of heart attack. The deceased was said have been suffering from High Blood Pressure (BP) which worsens owing to the condition of her health challenge.

Late Mrs. Edith Obi and her husband, Ekunife Obi since 2005 have suffered paralysis as a result of the injuries they sustained from road crash. The deceased recorded a higher Blood Pressure after which she received information that her son, Vision Obi who have been struggling for their survival was missing on December 27, 2014.

“We thank God that she has given up the ghost to end her pains and it is our prayer that God grants her soul a peaceful rest, they stated

Story culled from Ika Weekly edition vol 4: N0105 Saturday April 6- Saturday April 13, 2019

NIGERIAN POLICE DECLARES MONDAY EMMA WANTED FOR ALLEGED GAY PRACTICE

 POSTED MONDAY, March 28, 2016

24-year- old man, Monday Emma from Owa-Alero, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, Delta State command for homosexual offence.

 

Monday Emma

Monday Emma who fled from being jailed was said to be a gay by one, Celestine Onuwa who was caught in the act with another gay partner called Johnny Okoh in Lorinko Hotel in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, on March 17, 2016. 

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Celestine Kalu, who briefed journalists on the issue, said homosexual practice is a serious crime in Nigeria that attracts 14 years jail term. He promised that a handsome reward awaits anyone with useful information that would lead to the arrest of Monday Emma.

 He  appealed to members of the public who have information about Monday Emma's whereabouts to inform the command and the nearest police station.

Culled from Ika Weekly

MURDER: GODSPOWER JOSHUA DECLARED WANTED

By Sunday Memeh

A resident of number 74, Ohanku Road, Aba in Abia State, Mr. Godspower Joshua has been declared wanted over the murder of his girlfriend, Miss Cynthia Obi who was certified dead at Abia State Teaching Hospital on February 8, 2014 after drinking a traditional herbal medicine, which was prepared by  Godspower Joshua to rid of  her pregnancy. Before the death of Cynthia, the daughter of a prominent politician, Hon. Frederick Obi, confessed that it was Godspower who got her pregnant and forced her to take the traditional herbal medicine which the Doctor confirmed, has damaged her womb.

Godspower Joshua

 Speaking with the Ika Weekly Newspaper Correspondent in Aba, father of the diseased, Hon. Fredrick Obi said that Cynthia told him she was impregnated by her boyfriend, Godspower and that she never  wanted to abort the pregnancy, but Godspower  denied her from taking the responsibility of the pregnancy. He emphasized that Cynthia was his only female child.

Speaking further, Hon. Obi vowed to send the murderer, Godspower Joshua to jail to enable him serve as deterrent to other criminals and murderers in the society. He noted that he has reported the case to Abia State Police Command in Umuahia for a further investigation. 

As a the time of filing this reported, the diseased father has extended the matter to the office of the Abia State Commissioner of Police and at the same time, published Godspower's name and his photographs on the media. The Police has officially declared him wanted.

CULT CLASH CLAIMS TWO, FOUR OTHERS WANTED BY THE POLICE;

CULT CLASH CLAIMS TWO, FOUR OTHERS WANTED BY THE POLICE;                                                                                                A bloody Clash between two notorious cult group; Arro-wbaga and Black Axc movement has left two members of the latter read. The ugly incident which occurred on Monday, April 14, 2014 ln Boji-Boji, Delta State, has created a very tense atmosphere in the area with security operatives on high alert due to the possibility of further violence and reprisal attacks.

      Sources revealed that one Mr Lucky Ibeakam an indigene Idumesah; in Ika Northeast Local Government Area of the State, is at the middle off the entire sage, it was gathered that Mr Lucky was at loggerheads with his former Boss, Mr Ike who is allegedly member of Arro-wbaga who accused Lucky of stealing a substantial amount of money from him.  It was also gathered that Lucky received several threats from members of Arro-wbaga mandating him to pay back the money he was accused of stealing or face dire consequences.                     

 
 This led him to seek refuge and protection from some of his friends. Frank Osakwe, Marvin Agholar, Chris Memeh who was suspected members of a rival Arro-wbaga, and Black Axc movement.                                                       

This development intimately set the stage for the blown out Clash that Black Axc movement dead with many injured and several properties destroyed .        
            The police in Law have however declared Mr Lucky Ibeakam, Frank Osakwe, Marvin Agholor and Chris Memeh wanted  and has beefed up security in the area to forest all further violence between the cult groups. They have also urged anyone with a useful information of the whereabouts of the suspects to come forth, as their whereabout remain unknown.

IPOB PROTEST: ABANUKAM MODESTUS CHINONYE

IPOB PROTEST: ABANUKAM MODESTUS CHINONYE DECLARED WANTED

By Sunday Memeh

 

 

An indigene of Imo State, Mr. Abanukam Modestus Chinonye has been declared wanted by the men of Nigerian police over an alleged involvement in a peaceful demonstration for succession which took place in 2014. 

 

Speaking with Ika Weekly Correspondent in Imo State, an IPOB Secretary General, Mr. Lawrence Okorocha said that he was a witness to the protest that Abanukam Midestus Chinonye and other youths of the Indigenous People Of Biafra(IPOB) recently carried out in Imo State. He further disclosed that the purpose of organizing the peaceful demonstration according to the aggressive youths was to enable the entire people of Biafra States gain sovereignty, independence and total freedom from the Nigerian Government's leadership and control.

 

In addition, Mr. Okorocha stated that during the protest some IPOB symbols such as flags, customized caps, T_shirts and other items were sampled. He noted that the youths were during the protest, agitating that they will not hesitate to murder any security agencies or group of persons that are against their freedom of rights. He said the youths were also calling for the release of the founder of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, a biafran public analyst whom he said was arrested by the security operatives while he was fighting for the freedom of his people.

As at the time of filing this report, Mr. Abanukam Modestus Chinonye, Mr. Ugbekile Augustus, Mr. Kelvin Mbakwe, Mr. Hillary Monachi, Mr. Kingsley Chinnwe and other victims of the protest have been declared missing as they have run for the safety of their dear lives. Some youths were also reported death during the protest. 

Addressing the newsmen, a Divisional Police Officer(DPO), ASP Aylvanus Mamadu said  that shortly the demonstration lifeless bodies of some protesters who include Mr. Ken Okoro, Mr. Benjamin N. and others were recovered by his men. He said that the Government has ordered  the security agencies to either kill or arrest the protesters whenever they are found to enable them face the consequences. He concluded by urging the youths to shun social vices in the country.