The Chief Medical Director at the Mainland General Hospital Yaba where the Italian patient with Coronavirus is being treated, has explained why himself and others do not go around wearing facemask and other protective gadgets.
Dr. Bowale Abimbola said there is no need to wear the mask when there is a reasonable distance between the patient and himself.
I am not using any facemask because the distance between me and where the patient is is more than 2 meters so I can’t get infected. It is only when I am going to move into the ward and move closer to the patient is when I am going to put on my full PPE. So we know what we are doing and there is no need for anyone to panic”.
Hailey Baldwin is celebrating her husband, Singer, Justin Bieber, who turned 26-year-old on Sunday, March 1, 2020.
Taking to her Instagram page, the American model shared a series of romantic photos of them and then wrote: ‘Happy birthday best friend. thank you for putting a smile on my face every single day.. I love you.’
A teacher at Ekiugbo Grammar School in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has been accused of flogging a Junior Secondary School (JSS) student identified as Kelvin Ogheneogaga to death.
An eyewitness who spoke to The Nation, revealed that the teacher continued beating the late student even after he complained of being sick over a leg injury.
He said;
“We were begging the teacher not to flog him because Kelvin was not too fine but the teacher refused. Kelvin had an injury in his leg before he was flogged; we do not know if the flogging was what led to his death.”
A senior police officer attached to Ughelli Area Command also confirmed the incident, he said;
“There was protest by students of Ekiugbo Grammar School, Ekiugbo, in Ughelli over the death of one Kelvin Ogheneogaga, who was said to have been flogged to death by a teacher.
”The teacher had on February 26, 2020 flogged the student for misconduct, after which it was reported that the student on getting home developed complications and was rushed to Ughelli Central Hospital by his family where he died.
“When the news of his death got to the school, it led to a protest by the students who destroyed the school’s vehicles belonging to the principal and teachers.”
The Ogun state police command have arrested 27-year-old Ejike Opata, pictured above, for killing his 50-year-old neighbor, Adeyiba Oladipupo, at their house in Ayegbami, Ijebu Ode.
A statement from the state police command spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said trouble started when the deceased accused the suspect of stealing her phone. Ejike in anger, picked up a cutlass and butchered Oladipupo, killing her in the process. Realising he had committed a grievous crime, Ejike fled the scene and went into hiding. The matter was reported to the police at Obalende Division by the brother of the deceased.
The police spokesperson said a manhunt was launched for the suspect and he was picked up over the weekend at a motorpark while boarding a bus to his home state, Ebonyi.
“Detectives visited the scene and recovered the corpse to Ijebu Ode General Hospital mortuary for autopsy. Serious manhunt was launched for the fleeing suspect. The efforts of the detectives yeilded positive result on March 1, when the suspect was about boarding an Ebonyi state bound motor but was apprehended by policemen who have already laid ambush for him due to intelligence information they got.
On interrogation, the suspect, a native of Onueke in Eza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State confessed matcheting the deceased to death because she accused him of stealing a phone which infuriated him. He confessed further that he cut off the woman’s two hands because she wanted to struggle the cutlass with him.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) Kenneth Ebrimson has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for further investigation and prosecution.” he said
A Nigerian woman has revealed how her Indian roommate reacted when he saw the tuber of yam she bought.
The flatmate, who obviously has never seen yam before, thought it was a log of wood.
Sharing a photo of the yam @larabillionaire wrote on twitter: “My flat mate came to ask me if I’m the owner of the log of wood in the kitchen. Here’s a picture of the log of wood.”
Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the recent confirmation of a case of Coronavirus in Lagos.
In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said the virus still found its way to Nigeria despite the ardent efforts of the government regarding preparedness and response measures put in place in the country’s borders and beyond.
The President commended the responses of the Federal Ministry of Health and Governments of Lagos and Ogun States as well as other relevant agencies to the reported incident and calls for vigilance on the part of all citizens and responsible government agencies.
He urged Nigerians not to panic about the news of this first case of Covid-19 in the country, as undue alarm would do citizens more harm than good.
Instead, Nigerians should strictly observe the advisories disseminated by the Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation (WHO), on the best way to prevent infection.
This information is being broadcast in all available media by the Federal Ministry of Information” the President said
Former BBNaija housemate, Ceec has sparked dating rumours with Nollywood’s seasoned actor, Mawuli Gavor, after she posted some romantic photos on her Instagram handle, one which shown her, sharing a passionate kiss with the actor.
Although Cynthia Nwadiora’s caption didn’t indicate that they were having any form of relationship but the kissing part made her fans curious and eager to know what’s really going on with the duo.
Spartans who are set of Cynthia Nwadiora AKA Ceec’s fans are eager to know the proposed Asoebi colour for her wedding.
“The second slide… What colour is the Asoebi? Blue and Ash, I guess” asked a concerned fan.
Captioning the photos she wrote
‘ ‘If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice’ This has been the constant in my head for the past few months. Enterpreneurship is a long and hard journey, one that has almost caused me to throw in the towel many times but here we are and this feeling of fulfillment is beyond worth it. We did Season 1 with our sweat, tears and money and we have done Season 2 with even more of the above. I am so thankful for all who contributed to this, I didn’t think I would be able to continue but I am so glad I did. Cegar, Season 2 is here and I hope you love it as much as I do. We are here and we are not stopping anytime soon!Happy New Month and Happy Shopping!Love, Cee-C,” she captioned the photos she shared.
A Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Abugu recently took to his facebook page to share photos from a traditional wedding ceremony of a white man with a Nigerian lady.
However, the reason he shared the photo is because of the ‘ordinary slippers’ the White man wore and it has now gone viral on social media
Sharing the photos, he wrote ;
“Women will like this because na Oyibo man, but if na Igbo guy wore ordinary slippers on his traditional wedding day women go talk say him be poor guy. It happened in my community.”
Nollywood Actress, Anita Joseph, who got married to the love of her life on February 14 has opened up on her married life thus far.
In a recent interview with The Sun, the curvy actress revealed the real reasons she married MC fish.
In her words ;
“What attracted me to my husband is that he loves God, he’s a power dresser, he speaks well, makes me laugh, respects and adores me and above all, he enjoys my company.
“Our relationship started after we met at an event. It was love at first sight and it was like magic. I settled for MC fish because you know, sometimes you just see someone and you know in your heart that God has settled this one.
“I was looking forward to it because we were so close; we think alike, behave alike and we love everything about us. When he brought it (the marriage proposal) up, I said why not? It was a beautiful one. Who again I for marry? He’s the best person to marry. So, I’d say yes over and over again.”
Speaking on how she copes sexually when her hubby is not in town, Anita Joseph said, “Sex is spiritual; it needs to be done with the right person. When my partner is not around, Haaaa, I control it o! We talk everyday, every morning, afternoon and night… So, I don’t yearn for sex that way. Before he travels, he makes sure he refills my tank. You know that type that will last for at least a week?”
A video making the rounds on social media shows the moment a cleric dropped a controversial opinion on two of Nigeria’s top singers, Davido and Wizkid.
In the video, the cleric was on the alter and preaching to the congregation when he asked them who is more responsible between the two artistes.
His church members however responded in support of their favorite artiste, before the man of God the proceeded to conduct a poll by asking each artiste’s supporters to raise their hand
A corps member identified as Amaka Asikaogu has reportedly been found dead in an Abuja hotel, few days to the end of her service year.
The deceased checked into New England Hotel in Abuja on Saturday evening with a male friend who left shortly after they were served food and drinks they ordered.
According to reports, when asked about the lady he checked in with, Amaka’s male friend insisted that she is fine and alone in the room. Amaka also affirmed that she was fine when called by the hotel workers.
Amaka’s corpse was however found in the room when the hotel staff who were worried that she is yet to check out the following day, forced their way in.
A family friend who confirmed the incident, told The Sun that the parents of the deceased sent her money after she complained that the person she was staying with asked her to leave the house.
The family friend said;
“It was like she was waiting for the end of the weekend before she get the accommodation before the unfortunate incident happened.”
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was spotted in a viral video performing a ‘leg shake’ with Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, during visit to Infectious Disease Hospital where the Italian man confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus is being isolated.
In a video shared on Twitter by Jubril Gawat who is a senior special assistant on new media to the Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat were spotted performing a leg shake as citizens have been advised to restrict touches.
The Lagos State Governor who spoke at the facility after sessions of handwashing and inspection, said;
“A few people have given very wrong information as to what this place looks like.
“It’s a well put together infrastructure as against what has been wrongly reported and sent out on social media and even some print media.
“Even from the external component of the facility, we can see that it’s ready for eventualities and all of the things that we’re talking about.”
A Nigerian woman, Omoye Ohiku has narrated how she gave her husband a divorce so he could marry his sidechic, a mother of three, whom he fell in love with.
Ms Ohiku shared her jaw-dropping story in reaction to the viral video of a wife fighting her husband’s sidechic.
Read below:
”I knew the woman my ex husband was cheating with, I didn’t just know her, she came to my house a couple of times, i knew her house and her office. We had discussions, once, upon her request and another, upon my request! It might seem impossible to you, I have friends and family members who can testify to this. My younger sister Joy was in my house the last I invited her over and we had a 2hrs discussion. In that discussion, I told her I was going to give up my marriage for her and told her what to expect from his family.
Each time she came to my house, I entertained her and kids. Yes because she never came to have sex in my house, she came as a friend because I made her feel like a friend from day one.
Initially, I did everything possible to save my marriage. But When I realized my ex husband was deeply in love with this woman, I decided to give up my marriage for her. To me, love is how someone treats me, not a piece of paper contract. We were in court for 2 yrs, living in the same house. I wasn’t in competition with this woman over my marriage. I am a spirit filled woman and saw beyond her!
This man loved this mother of three children who was older than me, her last child was older than my first child. I didn’t need anyone to convince me he loved her. Everyone said it was juju, but I didn’t care! I only cared that I wasn’t being treated right by him and his family!
Being the head of admin and operations in a bank, you will meet a lot of people because you’re the core person in the bank and if you a kind person who doesn’t know how to say no, you’ll be messed up!
He tried to help and help turned to love. He was so in love with her. He went everywhere with her. The whole Lagos saw them together. I saw them together. She took him to her church every Sunday because she is a strong catholic and her church members thought they were a married couple. Friends asked if I couldn’t pour hot oil on her whenever she came to my house. Some were ready to join me and beat her up . Me, I love love. If it is not love, it cannot be love even if i kill another person for it. I have experienced so much love in my life. So i know what love feels like and that didn’t feel like it and I couldn’t pretend to be loved. Never!
This is where my strength was: I was born a fighter and I win because I fight with my brain and not fist and with God always on my side.
I’ve always kept shit real. If I wanted to remain in my marriage, I could’ve done it! That would be choosing to keep suffering emotionally because I didn’t want another woman to move into my house. But i didn’t see any difference in her moving into his house and taking care of her and children for another man outside, while I keep suffering inside his house with my/his children.
I could’ve stayed because of his position or money, doing suffering and smiling married woman to a who who didn’t care about me and my kids. But that’s self hate!
I could’ve because he wasn’t violent. His family was my main concern, not the sidechic. Remaining there was just toxic and killed me inwardly, because I am overtly a free person who just wants everyone to be happy and free! So I choose happiness.
But I wasn’t going to leave his house without the court deciding our divorce. I accepted my fate in my mind that the marriage was over. So we lived as housemates for 2yrs, but i needed to prove to men that they didn’t have a right to send a woman out of the house, simply because they think they can! Hell no. I was ready to spend my blood on the best lawyers to prove that point.
Guess what! He kept changing lawyers when he realized I wasn’t playing. They always think we women don’t have rights. Most especially as I was a “stay at home mum” and he was the oga kpataki.
But when shit started going down in court, he ran to my lawyer and begged for out of court settlement. I had earlier refused but obliged when he promised to meet my terms.
Of course, no wahala! All I needed was a decent three bedroom apartment and monthly allowance for my children. I didn’t need anything else.
The moment he met my terms of settlement. I packed my things and left in peace and lived HAPPILY EVER EVER
Guess how old I was when all of these happened! Between 28 and 32 when there was no awareness and support. I can’t pretend to be happy when I’m not. I would die!
Be aware that their #peppermlove didn’t survive for more than 2yrs. They got married, had a son together and the marriage went south like mine. If I had stayed, they’ll probably still be together and loving by now! Does he want me back? of course YES! Can he get me back? Too late to play a fool .
I AM HAPPILY SINGLE, SELECTING AND LOVING IT
Y’all play too much fooling yourselves over preek. Craze people everywhere!
Your husband’s current sidechic is not going to be the last. How many you want fight sister?
Spend all that energy on yourself and start selecting who’s worth sharing your beautiful life with. No dick is what fighting another woman for! We are all victims of circumstances.
Toke Makinwa took to her Instastory to serve some advice to her fellow single women and it is centered on “finding a partner”.
Toke Makinwa.
The vlogger who disclosed that she falls into the category of those who rarely go out, stated that women don’t get dates and also get married by staying indoors.
Toke then promised to ‘go out more’, while also revealing that she has always had excuses before now.
Popular Nigerian singer, songwriter, Simi, has jokingly called out her husband and singer, Adekunle Gold, for lying about watching a TV series.
The 31-year-old took to micro blogging platform Twitter early Sunday to respond to her husband’s tweet about watching the show.
Adekunle Gold, had tweeted about watching a particular TV show when Simi hilariously came for him, tweeting “This nig*a pressed phone through half of it. Slept thru the other half of it. Why do people lie?”
Veteran Nollywood Actor Pa Kasumu has reportedly died on Sunday, 1st of March, 2020. His death was announced by one of his colleagues in the industry.
One of his colleagues in the movies industry, actress Foluke Daramola in a statement on her Instagram page on Sunday, wrote ;
“BREAKING NEWS! Our model veteran actor Pa kasunmu Kayode Odumosu finally takes a bow.
“It is with so much heavy pain in our hearts that we regret to announce ur in Para, that our #paraafricafoundation model actor Pa kasunmu has given up the ghost after a brief illness.
“The news was broken by a close source that stays around the hospital he gave up the ghost. We will keep u updated with further information on this”
A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to celebrate her mechanic for his honesty.
According to lady identified as Mariam Ibrahim, she took her car for fixing after it developed a fault.
The mechanic billed her N80,000 to fix the fault in the car which she paid.
However, when she returned to pick it up, he returned N60,000 change leaving her stunned and impressed.
Despite the insecurities in the country and the numerous dubious people willing to steal from the next person, there are still a few good hearts who continue to prove that a little act of kindness and honesty can go a long way.
Facebook user, Mariam Ibrahim, recently left many people in awe after she took to the platform to celebrate her mechanic for his honesty. Sharing her experience, she narrated how she took her car for fixing after it developed a fault.
The mechanic then billed her N80,000 to fix the issue after he had made inquiries of the cost of the car part he needed to purchase for the car. This, she revealed she paid in full.
Mariam Ibrahim shared the story on Facebook, hailing him for his honesty
When she returned to pick up the car however, the mechanic returned N60,000 change from the N80,000 she had initially given him for his services.
“Two days later when I went to pick my car, to my utter disbelief, this mechanic, Mr. Godwin Omaga Innocent whose workshop is situated on Ibrahim Taiwo /Abeokuta Road, Kaduna said the car is working perfectly and here is my change. He gave me N60,000.
“I said “what? and you say the car is okay?” He said ” Yes Ma’am”. He narrated how the Panteka man gave him 3 different parts but none worked satisfactorily. He then went to other places and got the components. As l write this piece, the car is working perfectly.””
Mariam was impressed by his honesty, especially due to the fact that he has a wife and children to cater for and would have easily kept the money to himself. She called on others to join her in celebrating Godwin whom she described as a man of integrity.
“When I expressed how shocked l was, he said Ma’am, WHAT IS NOT MINE, IS NOT MINE. Please friends, help me celebrate this exceptional Nigerian, a man of integrity, a God – fearing man and a beautiful example of honesty. The only thing that influenced his decision to return the money was his CONSCIENCE.
“Let this be a lesson to all, that what God has not given you is not yet yours. Give honour to whom honour is due. Thank you once more Mr Godwin Omaga Innocent.”
In similar news, a Nigerian man identified as Sunny Anderson Osiebe has warmed the hearts of thousands of social media users, after narrating his experience with an Abuja-based company that mistakenly credited his bank account with the sum of N98 million.
According to Osiebe, who works as a publisher, it was the grace of God that guided him into making the right decision.
A taxi driver has reportedly been confirmed dead following an altercation that occurred between him and the owner of a Lexus SUV.
Eyewitnesses alleged that Lexus owner punched the taxi driver to death after a collision between them. It was further gathered that the incident occurred at Warehouse Junction in Owerri, Imo State’s capital.
Media consultant IfeanyiCy Njoku wrote;
“Man Hits Taxi Driver to Death in Owerri
“It happened at warehouse junction Owerri, a taxi driver reportedly hit a Lexus Jeep, the owner of the Jeep, a young man out of anger jumped out of his car and punched the taxi driver to a point he collapsed to death.
Coronavirus started from Wuhan, a town in China and has spread to over 45 countries. (Business Insider)
In their bid to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Lagos and Ogun State governments have identified at least 100 people, who had contact with a 44-year-old Italian, who’s the first patient of the disease in Nigeria.
The Italian who works for a vendor that provides services to Lafarge Africa Plc, a cement manufacturing company at Ewekoro, Ogun state reportedly came into the country on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Coronavirus started from Wuhan, a town in China and has spread to over 45 countries. (Business Insider)
On his arrival, the Italian was said to have spent the night in a hotel around the airport before leaving for Ewekoro on Tuesday morning.
The 44-year-old man, however, tested positive for the virus after falling ill and was thereafter taken to the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.
Following the index case, Ogun state government shut down Lafarge cement plant and quarantined 28 people believed to have had contact with the Italian.
In an interview with Channels TV on Saturday, February 29, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi said over 100 persons who had contact with the Coronavirus patient had been identified.
He said the Italian is now in a stable condition, adding that Ogun and Lagos governments are monitoring the over 100 contacts, Punch reports.
“By Saturday, his symptoms had subsided. He hasn’t developed any respiratory symptoms and we are quite happy about that because if he has respiratory symptoms like coughing and sneezing, it makes the disease more contagious,” he said.
In another interview with Arise TV, Abayomi said the hotel room, where the Italian patient lodged on Monday night has been identified.
“We’re going there this morning (Saturday) to decontaminate the room and the entire hotel. We will identify all the people who had contact with him in the hotel,” he said.
3 Chinese men quarantined in Plateau
Meanwhile, Plateau State Government has quarantined three Chinese men over concerns that they may have contracted coronavirus.
The state commissioner of health, Nimkong Ndam confirmed the development saying the men arrived the state from Ethiopia on Friday, February 28, 2020.
He said the Chinese nationals were in the state for mining activities.
Corroborating Ndam, Plateau commissioner for information, Dan Manjang while confirming the development said the Chinese arrived Abuja on Friday and headed for Jos on the same day.
As the dreaded viral disease, Coronavirus continues to spread with no cure in sight, Nollywood actor, Gideon Okeke has bared his mind on the risk actors are taking especially with the first case of the disease confirmed in Nigeria February 27.
The Nigerian model cum TV Presenter voiced his thoughts and possible precaution via his Instagram page, where he demanded that actors should start presenting their medical reports before shooting any kissing or romantic scene.
“Or better yet…For How Much? Times have come when we ALL owe ourselves, the responsibility of presenting Medical Records. ACTING is a “Contact” sport. What with spittle running free when in the heat of passionate dialogue. For now…I DEY MY YARD. ENJOYING BANGA RICE,” he captioned the photo he shared.
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance in four days after he said he had a “slight indisposition” which forced him to cancel all official audiences and activities.
On Sunday, the 83-year-old pontiff addressed thousands of people from the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly Sunday noon message and blessing.
It was his first public appearance since the Ash Wednesday Mass in Rome, where he was seen coughing and sneezing amid fears in Italy over an outbreak of coronavirus.
According to the UK Mirror, the pontiff prayed for coronavirus sufferers on Ash Wednesday, while mask free, and even took time to shake hands and kiss worshippers, including a child, in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
During his weekly Sunday address, Pope Francis told pilgrims that he is canceling a planned spiritual retreat due to start later today because of a cold.
A Nigerian man took to his social media page to narrate how he survived an attack by robbers who wielded a cutlass.
According to twitter user, @unclemohamz, he was given a cut on the head by the robbers after he told them he had no money on him.
Unclemohamz who disclosed that he was rescued by some people in a mosque around his neighbourhood, said he bled for 30 minutes non-stop. He however survived the incident even though many people thought he wouldn’t.
Read his tweets below;
It is the duty of all nation to acknowledge the Safety and providence of Almighty God, to obey His will and be grateful for all He is doing.
God has done it again, He didn’t forsake me. I’m a SURVIVOR.
February 22nd will always be a day to remember in my life and here’s why.
A Nigerian lady has called out CasaLinda hotel Abuja for discriminating against her husband because he is an Italian.
According to the lady, she and her husband made a 4 nights reservation in CasaLinda hotel Abuja but it was cancelled because the husband is an Italian even after they tried to proof they have not been in Italy in the last 6 months.
Mitchelle Iannone recounts the incident on her social media page, she wrote;
“Last week hubby and I made a hotel reservation for 4 nights at CasaLinda hotel Abuja, through bookings. Everything was paid for and finalized. Only for us to receive a shocking message and call, whilst preparing to go there this afternoon. saying our reservation has been cancelled because my husband is Italian.
“I told them the last time we went to Italy was 6months ago. This people refused and said they can’t let us into their premises because the are scared of us bring corona virus. Then to even make matters worst, they only offered to pay 70% of the full payment we made, saying 30% is non refundable. We demand a full refund and apology hotel casalinda. #saynotodiscrimination.
She also shared the e-mail she received from the hotel, see below.
Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos state Commissioner for Health, has given an update on on the treatment of the Italian man diagnosed with Coronavirus in the state.
At a press conference held on Saturday afternoon, the Commissioner said the Italian patient has been moved to the state’s completed ward which was recently renovated with full complement of facilities.
In his words ;
I have spoken to him myself, he is doing very well, he is comfortable; he was comfortable yesterday and he is comfortable today. He was initially kept in a single isolation room for his privacy when he was brought in because part of the facilities at the Mainland Hospital were being renovated, he has been moved to one of the newly renovated wards”
As of this morning, his condition has improved, he hasn’t developed new symptoms but he still got a mild fever and we will be running test to see what the situation is with the virus in his body and as soon as we get a negative screen, we will keep him for another 2-3 days and repeat the test to make sure that there are no more virus particles in his saliva and that means that he will not be contagious. Then, we give the OK for him to be released back into the community” Professor Abayomi said
Media personality, Grace Ajilore took to her social media page to give an insight to some romantic relationships she had in the past.
Ajilore who stated that there is no shame in going through heartbreak, revealed that she has learnt that “you have to be in many trashy relationships to understand what you truly deserve”.
Ajilore insisted that she has always practiced what she preached as she recalled dating celebrities, men who wear suit and tie, money men, men who borrow money from her and naughty boys.
She revealed that she dumped them all in a “bin” because none of them treated her the way she wanted. The mother of one also advised ladies to move past their broken relationships and see it as a form of a learning experience.
Edwin Ezeonu, the ex-husband of Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has accused her of marrying off their daughter without his consent.
In an interview with The Sun’s ‘Inside Nollywood’, Edwin accused his ex-wife of trampling on his right and honour as a man.
He described his daughter’s traditional wedding in Delta State as an abomination as he was kept in the dark throughout the whole process.
The aggrieved ex-husband of the Nollywood actress said;
“I’m a real son of the soil in Igboland and I am knowledgeable enough about Igbo traditional marriage. In Anambra State where I come from, a woman does not and has no right whatsoever to give out a fellow woman’s hand in marriage. It is abomination and taboo. As such, Ngozi Denis Ikpelue has no legitimate right and authority to give out my daughter, Ogechukwu’s hand in marriage. As long as I am concerned and also the entire family of Ezeonu and his kindred are concerned, Ogechukwu is not married. What happened in Asaba, Delta State on February 15, 2020 was a movie shoot!”
Recalling how his marriage to Ngozi Ezeonu crashed in 2013, Edwin said;
“I came back home one day from work and met an empty house, without any prior notice. As I got home that fateful day, my landlady told me that Ngozi had packed out of the house, taking the children along with her. Few weeks before that, I had insinuated that she was putting up a new apartment. I summoned her and warned her against dividing the family. But she never listened.
“I gave Ngozi all the supports and encouragements she needed to boost her career as a seasoned actress, yet she never valued all my efforts. She also never contributed a dime to the upkeep of the house and wellbeing of the children. Even after they left, I still catered for my kids: school fees, foodstuff and all. I’m devastated that my only daughter would do this to me. Ngozi should also desist from using my surname. We are divorced.”
