20-year-old Nigerian Actress, Regina Daniels made headlines yesterday, after she stepped out with her ‘rumored’ billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko in public for the first time at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, Nigeria where the latter received an Honorary Doctorate Award.
In a new video shared by Harrysong, the actress and her alleged billionaire husband were filmed digging it on the dance floor as the singer serenaded them with his hit song “Reggae Blues”.
Again, It’s been rumoured that Ned Nwoko, who is a lawyer and politician married Regina as his 6th wife but it’s yet to be confirmed.
Talented Nigerian singer and wife to Adekunle Gold, Simi while promoting her new album, ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’, has shown off her new short hairstyle.
The married star shaved her hair to reveal a younger and cuter version of herself.
Many fans have been gushing over her look, asking her never to revert to long hair or weaves again.
Controversial Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has claimed that DMW Boss, Davido is now broke after paying $15M for radio airplay in the US.
She made the statement while reacting to a viral video of the singer riding a Uber.
See what she wrote below..
“Davido paid $15M to many US urban radio stations to play his songs on a 60 day media tour. This act is called #Payola. Ur songs are pushed so hard to land u on the charts. Regular artists don’t have to pay for radio play. He’s so broke now he took a Uber from the airport home.”
Davido paid $15M to many US urban radio stations to play his songs on a 60 day media tour. This act is called #Payola. Ur songs are pushed so hard to land u on the charts. Regular artists don't have to pay for radio play. He's so broke now he took a Uber from the ??airport home? pic.twitter.com/349FD7TJkT
— Global Journalist Kemi Olunloyo (@HNNAfrica) April 27, 2019
Femisoro Ajayi, the Manager of popular singer, Falana Folarin AKA Falz’ has advised Nigerians to ensure they give birth to their kids outside the country – even if it’s Ghana.
Femisoro said this is important because of the humiliation ‘having a Nigerian’ passport brings when a one travels to other countries.
Femi took to his Instastories to share ;
The kind of humiliation you face in other countries cos you are travelling with a Nigerian Passport is already bad enough, then you go online and see how the fraud menace seems to be growing even with celebrity discipleshiple and you’re just like ….
My people, just plan to have your kids outside Nigeria, even if you can get them Ghanaian passport self, it’s still better.
The decision of an upper Shari’ah court sitting in Tudun Wada, Zaria, to sentence three rapists to one year imprisonment with an option of N7,000 fine has generated controversy in the ancient city.
The judge of the court, Malam Iliyasu Muhammad Umar, during the ruling said the prosecution led by Sergeant Adamu Yahaya, convinced the court, therefore the three suspects will serve one year jail term or pay N7,000 fine with 20 strokes of the cane.
While presenting his case at the court, Prosecutor Yahaya said the offence committed by the suspects contravenes sections 222 and 117 of the Penal Code. According to investigation, the trio, Hassan Suleiman, Ibrahim Usman and Adamu Audu, lured their victims of between nine and ten years while on the way to school, while Hassan Suleiman and Ibrahim Usman used to intercept the 9-year-old girl on her way to school and rape her. Adamu Audu’s victim is the 10-year-old girl.
The two girls are both attending an LEA Primary School in the Tudun Jukun area of Zaria. According to the officials of a voluntary community association, Gyara Kayanka, who arrested the suspects, the rape of the victims had been going on for many months before the suspects met their waterloo.
Many residents of Zaria and human rights activists have condemned the verdict of the judge, especially that he did not support his decision with any provision of Islamic jurisprudence, as Shari’ah is the status of the court. Kaduna State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hafsat Mohammed Baba, when contacted said the new law being used in the state says thus:
“Section 31; (1) No person shall have sexual intercourse with a child. (2) A person who contravenes the provision of subsection (1) of this section commits an offence of rape and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for life. (3) Where a person is charged with an offence under this section, it is immaterial that:
“(a) the offender believed the person to be of or above the age of eighteen years or age of puberty; or (b) the sexual intercourse was with the consent of the child. (4) “Notwithstanding any enactment or rules of law to the contrary, reliable medical, scientific or other physical electronic evidence of rape shall be sufficient to secure a conviction under this section; consequently, the prosecution and the court may dispense with the oral testimony of a parent or of the child victim.”
She said her ministry would follow up the case to ensure justice is served, saying that the verdict of the court would only encourage rapists. The District Head of Tudun Jukun, Zaria, Alhaji Jibrin Yakubu, urged parents to always monitor the movement of their wards. “School authorities should also interrogate those pupils that report late to school.
“This can assist in tracing this type of attitude and those engage in it can be easily exposed,” Alhaji Yakubu said. The Prosecutor, Sergeant Yahaya, said the charges prepared against the suspects were on “procration of a minor” not rape, saying that there is a difference between the two. However, Hajiya Hafsa had debunked the position of the prosecutor, saying that the two are the same, and the law has provided for stiffer punishment.
A Nigerian Man has taken to twitter to share the painful experience he suffered in his month-old relationship with a girl who already had a fiance waiting in the corner.
He wrote ;
A lady I’ve been dating for a month now has a fiance and I didn’t even know..he just called me threatening my life..told him not to worry,its over,life na one oo..The nigga cried while talking to me..he’s in love with this girl to still want to continue with the marriage..so sad
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has clashed with a fan/troll on Instagram over her Choice of shoes in a recent post she shared on the social media app.
The fan had told the actress that her outfit was nice but the shoes were ‘horrible‘.
However, Ini Edo was not having that kind her negative vibe spoil her mood as she replied the fan, telling her to keep her ”horrible” opinion to herself.
See exchange below ;
The fan was shocked at the clapback and advised Ini to sometimes take criticism as it would help her.
Controversial Ghanaian Pastor, Bishop Obinim has sacked all his Pastors shortly after he arrived from Spain over an alleged betrayal.
The sack was in reaction to his former Pastor One Blow’s recent interview, in which he revealed what he went through before parting ways with Obinim. Bishop Obinim who told all his pastors to line up in front of the congregation, told them they’ve been sacked them after they introduced themselves and the branches they head.
The controversial Ghanaian Pastor who gave a brief background of some of the pastors, notably mentioning one Solomon who is the Tema resident pastor, said not even one of the pastors were pastoring at a different church before joining him.
He disclosed that Solomon was a poultry farmer who came to him (Obinim) with his problem and he turned him a pastor. Pastor Eric and Kofi, Obinim stated they were mechanic and a truck driver respectively before they joined him as pastors.
A cute Nigerian lady identified as Chioma Ezenwugo has given a stern warning to guys to stop sliding into her DM on Facebook to ask her out.
The lady who according to reports, accompanied with photos, is a Boli seller (roasted plantain) warned guys not to feel like they can take advantage of every lady they deem fine.
She revealed that she sells roasted plantain to sponsor her education.
A pretty young and vibrant Nigerian lady, Ms Chideraa Njoku has broken a record in Indian university – Chideraa, 22, who hails from Mbaise in Imo state has shattered academic records in Pharmacy in Indian Subharti University.
Ms Njoku came on top of her class with first class honours and has been awarded a gold medal for her academic excellence and a scholarship for her onward doctorate degree by the University.
Her parents, Mr Joe & Mrs Happiness Njoku Udorly took their daughter to study overseas due to lack of continuity in the Nigerian system of education and the poor regulatory system of Nigeria Universities commission.
Ms Njoku`s great accomplishment comes at the wake of the current Nigerian government`s reckless statement that Nigerian doctors are free to leave Nigeria.
Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Ojo’s Daughter, Priscilla has declared that she’s too young to have a boyfriend. The declaration was made in an interview with Punch.ng Sunday Scoop.
In a chat with Sunday Scoop, Priscilla said she was not interested in talking about the issue again. She stated, “I don’t want to talk about it (strip club). Right now, I am focused on my education. I am also not in a relationship; I am too young to have a boyfriend.
“Turning 18 makes me feel grown and mature. I’m reminded that I’m no longer a kid and I must learn how to handle certain things like an adult.”
According to her, acting has been part of her since she was a little girl but she couldn’t do much because of the need to concentrate on her studies. However, she quickly added, “I am in my final year now in the university and I will love to continue to act like my mum.”
She described her mum as her world, saying they behaved like sisters and understood each other perfectly. “My mum taught me how to dance but I think I am a better dancer than her now. I train her now,” she said.
Paris Saint-Germain and Brazilian football star, Neymar has been served with a three-match Champions League ban by UEFA.
Following the controversial VAR decision to award Manchester United a last minute penalty against Paris Saint-Germain in their last-16 tie in March, he told the VAR officials to ‘Go f*** yourselves‘ on social media.
Neymar wrote in an Instagram story,
“This is a disgrace, they put four people that know nothing about football in charge of looking at the replay for VAR.
‘There is no penalty. How can it be a handball when it hits his back! Go f*** yourselves!’
Neymar will miss half of Paris Saint-Germain’s group games in next year’s Champions League.
A UEFA statement declared,
‘The CEDB has decided to suspend the Paris Saint-Germain player Neymar Junior for three (3) UEFA competition matches for which he would be otherwise eligible, for insulting match officials.’
Queen D. Tardoo is a beautiful young lady who hails from Benue state and is said to be the first lady to study Aeronautical Engineering from the state.
In an interview with Wisdom Nwedene, Igbere TV & 9news Nigeria editor, Tardoo shares how she became first lady from Benue State to study Aeronautical Engineering.
She narrated the challenges she experienced studying the course in Philippines. She also revealed that she studied Computer science at Benue State University before she traveled to Philippines to obtain her second degree.
Read excerpts below,
How do you feel being the first girl to study Bs Aeronautical Engineering from Benue State?
“I am overwhelmed with joy. It hasn’t being am easy journey. I also feel blessed, honoured and accomplished. I was always told aviation especially aeronautical engineering wasn’t for women. But I have had to opportunity to prove that wrong. It is also a responsibility to motivate other women, especially from benue state and make them understand that they can do even greater things regardless of their gender.”
Which part of Benue State are you from?
“I am tiv, from Ushongo Local Government Area”
Can you tell us about the University which you studied this course?
“I studied in two different schools. I started my course in the year 2014 at PATTS college of aeronautics, paranaque, Metro Manila Philippines. Studied there from 2014 – 2017. Then I transferred to Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Philippines. Studied there from 2017 – 2019.”
Wow! That’s nice. Did you study in any university in Nigeria before travelling to Philippines?
“Yes. I studied in Nigeria. B.S Aeronautical Engineering is actually my 2nd Bachelor’s Degree. I took up B.Sc Computer science at Benue State University, Makurdi.”
That’s very great. You look pretty young. Can you tell us about your age? And having studied both in Nigeria and Philippines, is there any difference in the system of education?
“I am 28years old.”
“Yes. There is a difference. The Philippines has adopted the American system of education which is quite different from the system in Nigeria. Both systems of education have their pros and cons.”
What made you to achieve this feat?
“Determination, perseverance, hard work, support from my family and friends (most especially from my mum) and most importantly God’s mercy and blessings.”
Does your mom live in Philippines or she is in Nigeria?
“She lives in Benue state, Nigeria.”
Can you tell us about a project that you worked on in school. Did you run into any difficulties? If so, how did you handle it?
“I worked on a few projects while in school both academic and extra curricular ones. Hence, I am the reigning Miss Holy Angel University, Philippines. I am always involved in one project or the other. But, the one project I am most proud of is my final research work. I worked on a birdstrike prevention project for my final research in 5th year. A project feasibility study which had to do with the use of laser lights to prevent bird-aircraft crash.(birdstrikes). And this particular project won me a medal as the best thesis of the year 2019 in the Aeronautical engineering department of Holy Angel University, Philippines.”
What challenges did you encounter in the process of achieving this feat?
“There were alot of challenges, being a black person in an Asian country isn’t always great. You experience a lot of racism and it affects you as a student. Also, being female in a field that is considered to be for the male gender is also not easy. You have to prove yourself all the time, you are always stereotyped to be not competent enough. Aeronautical engineering itself is very challenging. You have to study extra hard and make a lot of sacrifices, but it will always be worth it in the end.”
What motivates and inspires you?
“My mother has always been my inspiration. She is the strongest person I know and everytime I think of the sacrifices she makes for me. I want to be a better person not just for me but for her. I have also cultivated the habit of turning my challenges into motivations. Whatever challenge I face at a particular time, I try to extract some positivity from that situation, make sure I learn from it and build myself into a better human being.”
What are your hobbies?
“My hobbies. I am an athlete as well so I like athletic events, I like to play volleyball, go bowling, watch sports channels, especially football. I also like to read, dance, listen to music and taking a walk on the beach with my bare feet.”
Who are your mentors?
“My number one mentor will still be my mother. She contributed alot in molding me into the person that I am today. I find myself looking up to her and learning a lot from her. I have always wished to develop myself into the kind of woman that she is and by God’s grace even better.”
Do you have plan of coming back to Nigeria since you have finished your study over there?
“Nigeria will always be my home and I can return at anytime. But the goal right now is to further my studies, obtain alot of licences and also work at the same time. Hence, there isn’t any university in Nigeria that offers a master is aeronautical or aerospace engineering. I will not be returning home immediately. But, I will visit from time to time.”
The promising career of defender Nura Abdullahi has been brought to a premature end no thanks to a heart problem.
Doctors had stopped the 21-year-old Nura from playing this season and now it has been concluded his heart problem will not allow him pursue a career in professional football.
He will now terminate his contract with Serie A club AS Roma, which was to have run out next year, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Roma are also understood to have offered to give him a non-playing role at the club.
Nura from Abuja Football College joined Roma four years ago from Serie B club Spezia for 2.5 million Euros.
Former Big Brother Africa housemates, Pokello Nare has finally explained how her marriage with Ghanaian tailor and actor, Elikem Kurmodzi went to the gutters.
This was made known during a question and answer session with her fans on Instagram.
Though, it was widely believed that the marriage between the couple was bound to fail in few months.
During the session, a follower questioned the Big Brother Africa star on why she broke up with Elikem, to which she answered that he was not ready to be a husband.
She further disclosed that after four years of trying to be patient with all his transgressions, she later realized that she had to move on because the Ghanaian tailor was not ready to change.
The curious fan also asked the current relationship between herself and Elikem and she said: “I think we cool now, Some days are tense, but I think it will get better. He has kinda seen the light in the past few months so he is trying to be better” Pokello said.
Jaruma in a new Instagram post, has narrated how robbers who stole $8000 (N2.9m) from her handbag, returned it after suffering different misfortunes.
According to Jaruma, the robbers stole $8000 from her 6 months ago, but returned it after suffering different. The sex therapist who wondered why people will call her mamalawo/babalawo and still go on to rob her, stated that people should be careful of who they hurt. She further disclosed that those who have hurt her as much as 7 years ago, are not doing well in life.
She wrote;
#Video…… 6 months ago, on the 19th of October, $8000 Dollars in cash was stolen from my hand bag……. After 5 months, they returned my money….. what happened? The Bad luck misfortune sickness poverty stricken, everything u lay ur hands on fails & calamity that kept on befalling u was too much for u? Be very careful who u hurt o! Because SCORPIO NEVER FORGIVES! SCORPIO NEVER FORGETS!
Popular comic actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu has revealed that he’s still in shock, and he probably wouldn’t have been alive to tell his story if not for God who gave him a second chance to live.
Ibu who made headlines recently, after reports went round that he had a stroke, has revealed that he had a near-death experience last December, and it was by divine intervention that he’s still alive today.
According to the comic actor, he was attacked and hypnotized while he was in Nnewi, Anambra State to grace an occasion organized by one of the big shots in the town.
In the course of the attack by unknown two men in white apparels, the actor said he became unconscious and later his body was lying on the floor of the hotel, where he was lodged for hours before he was confirmed dead by doctors at a near-by hospital in Nnewi.
Mr Ibu then added that while he was dead for four days, he heard a mysterious voice and believed it might be from a heavenly entity, most probably God or Death telling him to go back, as he immediately woke up in a hospital in Enugu.
Patricia Hill, 69, a woman from Arkansas, United States, ‘flew into a rage’ and killed her husband after seeing that a pornography channel had been added to their satellite television subscription.
She is currently standing trial for capital murder in the death of her husband, Frank Hill, 65, who was found dead at their home.
Prosecutors told a Jefferson County courtroom that the woman had previously cancelled the X-rated channel on two previous occasions, and fatally shot her spouse when she discovered he had subscribed to the service once again.
She is accused of confronting Hill in a shed he had set up as a ‘man cave’ at the back of their house. She then allegedly went to retrieve a .22-caliber pistol before returning to the shed and shooting him dead. The victim was found by authorities with gunshot wounds to his leg and head. A subscription TV bill was discovered on the couple’s living room floor, according to Daily Mail UK.
Veteran singer, Terry G was recently spotted with his white girlfriend after he shared photos of both of them on his Instagram page.
Terry G shared photos with his white girlfriend, with the caption;
Was once a #desperado but thank God I am now an #Inspirado#terryginspiration+#omoiko #inspiration + #omodada
Recall back in 2018, the singer revealed that his baby mama with whom he has a six-year-old son, does not like Terry G the singer, but instead loves him as Gabriel. He stated that his partner was his biggest critic as regards his career, but added that she did not like his kind of songs.
Former Big Brother Africa Housemate and Zimbabwean media personality, Vimbai Mutinhiri has stated that Tobi won the last season of BBNaija.
According to Vimbai Mutinhiri, Tobi won the last season of BBNaija in the media Industry because he is currently the most booked and will be off red carpets and on more stages based on talent not popularity before the end of the year.
She tweeted;
From what I see, Tobi won the last season of #BBNaija in the media industry (not insulting anyone). He’s currently the most booked of the lot. He’s steadily fine tuning his hosting, by the end of the year he’ll be off red carpets and on more stages based on talent not popularity
However some Twitter who reacted to the post, stated that Alex should be on same spot with him because all he’s getting is because of his family’s influence.
@Nkechi14329460 tweeted:
I don’t get you, so hosting gig is your criteria of being pokes.others are on movie locations,brand influencers.if it’s by red carpet host then Alex should be on same level as him. Have in mind he has his fathers and brothers connection.most of his gigs are frm family friends
@MoraOgo tweeted;
So after one year such a personality like u is still on this matter. Pls Tobi said he left banking sector to bbn cos he wanted change of career in media industry, miracle said he went to bbn for money for his aviation school. D 2 ve diff career plan.
Nollywood actress and mother of one, Tonto Dikeh has finally opened up on her relationship with the former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Daniel Amokachi
Earlier this month, viral reports claimed that she had chosen to replace her estranged husband Churchill with the footballer, after they went on a date and had a rather lovey dovey dance.
The 33 year old actress, in an exclusive interview with Elsie Godwin of PLUS TV Africa has now clarified the misconception.
“He is married and has children, we are ambassadors for a new restaurant, the biggest Chinese restaurant in Africa, which is opening in Nigeria, so we were filming, hence the photos and dance.” she said
A Nigerian lady who is about to get married, has taken to social media to narrate on how she met her fiance in Lagos over stolen jewelry.
The lady identified as Uche Ajene met her partner, Sonnie, whom she tagged an Ikoyi Big Boy, after her jewelry was reportedly stolen by her househelp..
You can find out below how the story metamorphosed from that of theft to that of a beautiful love tale.
So it’s a story about stolen jewelry and the quest to find it. My housegirl stole my jewelry… I got her arrested. Her boyfriend came to bail her out. I refused to budge until I got my jewelry back.⠀
Her boyfriend was the executive chef to some ‘big boy’ that lived in Ikoyi. The chef had access to resources that made my purnishing the girl difficult. And hence the ability to retrieve my stuff futile.⠀Then out of the blue a mutual friend calls me to inquire about my domestic issues.⠀
Came to find out he knew the ‘big boy’ who had complained to him about the one FCMB chick that was disturbing his cooks wife which is resulting in his cook not being focused which meant, he the ‘big boy’ wasn’t being served properly at home.⠀
Completely disgusted, I quickly took the number of the guy and called him.We agreed to meet at the George Hotel to discuss how to resolve this matter whereby I got my jewelry back and for him, his cook can resume his duties of cooking his special meals.⠀
At the George, I got there first. He walked in a little later and we connected like we were old friends. We spoke about anything and yet nothing.We met at the George at about 7.30pm. Finished from there at about midnight and, relocated out ‘very important’ discussions at the Wheatbaker where we stayed till 2.30am.⠀
So the question is did I recover my jewelry???⠀I’m sure you will agree that the heavens blessed me with a jewelry beyond my imaginations.⠀
Few weeks after donating 10million naira to the treatment of ailing Yorruba actor Baba Suwe, Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi and her husband have donated another 10million naira to actor, Alabi Yellow.
In a post shared on Facebook by Esho Promotions, the reverend’s representative was heard saying that Mother Ajayi had sent him to give the actor N10 million to take care of his health, just like she gave to recovering actor Baba Suwe.
The actor, who is suffering from stroke, thanked the reverend for her help. In the video, his daughter, who is taking care of him, was heard singing with her father to thank Mother Ajayi for her help. Alabi Yellow also prayed for the reverend.
Davido was spotted with Christian Louboutin, the famous French fashion designer at Idris Elba’s wedding, which was held in Morocco.
However Davido was spotted wearing a Louboutin shoe which leads to speculation that he might have become the brand’s ambassador.
Here is a video of Davido with Christian Louboutin below;
Christian Louboutin, is a French fashion designer whose high-end stiletto footwear incorporates shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature. Initially a freelance designer for fashion houses, he started his own shoe salon in Paris, with his shoes finding favor with celebrity clientele. He has partnered with other organizations for creative projects including limited edition pieces, gallery exhibits, and even a custom bar. His company has since branched out into men’s footwear, handbags, fragrances and makeup.
American actor, Idris Elba has wedded his fiancee, Sabrina Dhowre, in a secret ceremony which took place in Marrakesh, Morocco.
The couple got engaged in 2018 and exchanged vows on April 26 at the Ksar Char Bagh hotel in Marrakesh. In true Idris Elba style, the celebrations were spread out over three days, with friends and family attending a ‘colours of the Souk’ themed dinner the night before at the Amanjena.
Today, the happy couple (and the guests, obviously) will attend an all-white party at the Mandarin Oriental, which will be festival themed so you can expect the celebrations to continue. While Elba wore a bespoke suit by Ozwald Boateng, Dhowre looked stunning in not one, but two, Vera Wang custom-made dresses. For the ceremony, the bride wore a classic off-the-shoulder white A-line gown. She then changed into a V-neck style embroidered dress with pearls and gemstones.
The exciting news was announced by Vogue, who covered the newlywed’s big day in their latest issue. They wrote on their Instagram page:
Congratulations to newlyweds #IdrisElba and #SabrinaDhowre who exchanged vows in Morocco on April 26 2019. Celebrations were spread over three days in Marrakech. See more in the world exclusive in the July 2019 issue of #BritishVogue.
Teen actress, Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband Ned Nwoko, made their first public appearance at an event which took place today in Warri, Delta State.
The event also had other politicians in attendance.
Regina Daniel had been confounding her critics and followers with her show-off of expensive, luxurious cars on social media and many wondered if she was in the same Nollywood Industry that other actors and actresses ply their trades.
But here is a proof that, there is something actually going on between the billionaire and the actress
Here are photos of Regina Daniels and husband Ned Nwoko, as they make their first public appearance below;
Davido’s brother, Adewale Adeleke who reacted to a post about power distribution by Laura Ikeji, disclosed that Fashola was set up to fail as Minister.
This all started when, Laura Ikeji disclosed that she and her family have not had up to 2 hours of electricity in one week, and it could even be lesser. She went on to disclose that they’ve not also had up to 20 hours of electricity since January. Calling out EEKDC, she wrote;
My family and I have had less than 2hrs power supply in a week, could be lesser but let me just say 2hrs. Since January, don’t think we’ve had upto 20 hrs of power And we have a minister! ??? then after 4 days our 10 cards will be exhausted. What a messy place. And after 4 years, y’all will beg us to go vote. Vote for who
Reacting to the post, Davido’s brother Adewale Adeleke stated that Fashola was set up to fail as Minister given that he got three different ministerial positions to run. He wrote;
One minister to run three different ministerial positions. Power, works & housing he was set up to fail. The power sector alone can be split into two sectors Gencos & Discos unless Nigeria becomes serious about power generation we will continue to be in darkness!
Clinton Kalu, a native of Ndinwafor in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, last week walked out from the Port Harcourt Maximum Prison where he had spent 27 years of his life for a crime he didn’t commit.
He was roped into a murder case in April 1992 by some undisclosed persons while trying to resolve a dispute involving his in-laws. That marked the beginning of his journey in ‘hell’.
His trial at the tribunal and later at a High Court and his eventual detention happened so fast that when he found himself in prison over an offence he did not commit, he was livid with anger but later accepted his fate.
Recalling how he was sentenced to death by hanging or firing squad, Kalu in an interview with Punch said,
“Twenty-seven years ago, some people were accused of stealing generating plant and fluorescent tubes.
“They are my in-laws. After the court decided the case, we heard that somebody was murdered in the compound where my sister married. But I was arrested because the thought by those behind my ordeal was that I was trying to resolve a land dispute in favour of one person.
“I was taken to Okigwe Police Station; from there I was taken to Owerri in Imo State and from there we were charged to court in April 1992. I was detained in Owerri Prison. I was at the tribunal for seven years because those behind my ordeal added armed robbery to the case. They believed I was a strong man and wanted to destroy me.
“They brought false witnesses to testify against me at the tribunal. I was later taken to a regular court where I was condemned to death. So, from Owerri, I was transferred to Port Harcourt prison. At the Port Harcourt prisons, I waited for many years for the hangman’s noose.
“Nevertheless, I went to the Appeal Court to appeal the case but my lawyer messed up the case. Then I decided to proceed to the Supreme Court, where after 27 years in prison, I got victory. I was imprisoned for 27 years for committing no offence. On April 5 this year, I was discharged and acquitted.”
He cautioned that with the Supreme Court declaring him innocent, it would be wrong for anybody to tag him an ex-convict.
“If you describe me as an ex-convict, I won’t be happy with you. After 27 years, they found out that I committed no crime. Do you know that they would have killed me and after many years, they would have found out that I did not commit the crime? Something like that happened somewhere in Europe. In my own case, the Supreme Court found out that I was innocent and freed me. Any person that refers to me as an ex-convict, I will look at the person as a fool. I will just ask God to forgive him,” he said.
While in incarceration, Kalu lost his mother; and coupled with the fact that he was not married and had no immediate family (children), he struggled to fight loneliness even though his relatives, who also believed he was incapable of hurting anybody, let alone killing a person, visited him in prison from time to time.
Asked if he would avenge the injustice done to him, Kalu explained that he had been a changed man after gaining knowledge about the ways of Christ, adding that vengeance was not in his thoughts. He pointed out that though he felt insulted and humiliated by the court verdict, which sentenced him to death, he later realised while in prison that his tribulation was to serve a purpose.
“God has dealt with those behind my ordeal the way he wants to deal with them; I don’t have any business with them. God has already dealt with the man, who stood as a complainant in my case. On whether I will seek compensation from the police for falsely accusing me, I don’t know about that for now. I have imbibed Christ and I have nothing against those behind my ordeal. While I was in the prison, I read more. I had Diploma in Theology, I had Bachelor’s Degree in Guidance and Counselling, Master’s in Education Management, Master’s in Guidance and Counselling and I also got PhD in Guidance and Counselling.
“I am a child of God and have nothing against them. The police and others behind my ordeal knew that I did not commit the crime. One Sergeant Eze and one other person were aware that I did not commit the crime; it was a gang-up and conspiracy at the highest level.
“First of all, when I was taken to prison, I was not happy; I felt insulted and humiliated. I began to write petitions, but petitions cannot get you anywhere if you don’t have any person to follow it up,” he stated.
On what the future holds for him, Kalu, who said he was diabetic and fed himself throughout the 27 years he stayed in prison, stated that he could take to politics or continue with his guidance and counselling job, which he was doing while behind bars. To cater for himself due to his failing health, the 56-year-old said he had to sell some of his personal belongings, adding that when funds were no longer there, the church took over his feeding. He pointed out that his experience in prison had taught him that anybody could find themselves in jail due to circumstances beyond their control.
According to him, life in a Nigerian prison will not reform most inmates because of the hardship inside there. On what his being in prison for almost three decades had denied him, Kalu lamented that he may not be able to know the whereabouts of most of his properties and maintained that he would have built more houses and acquired more properties if he were not in prison.
He said he was filled with joy when on April 5, 2019, the Supreme Court pronounced him not guilty of the charge against him, insisting that the judgement had vindicated him.
“I was overwhelmed with joy on the day I was released from prison having spent 27 years there without committing a crime. Up till this moment, I feel like a newly born baby. God gave me another chance to experience His greatness again. I was happy doing that for free; nobody paid me for it. The church helped me to sponsor seminars that were organised in the prison. I read law before I went to the prison,” he said.
A bricklayer identified as Kunle Adewunmi, who is said to be a specialist in breaking into cemeteries to steal human body parts, was arrested alongside his two accomplices in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
According to reports, Adewunmi and his accomplices were arrested last Saturday shortly after a female member of the Odua People’s Congress (OPC), raised alarm after she caught the men digging the grave. Adewunmi is the bricklayer usually hired by the church to plaster graves after burial of bodies at the graveyard.
‘’The bricklayer is very known to the church members. He is the one usually contracted to plaster tombs inside the cemetery and took advantage of that to carry out his nefarious act at the cemetery.’’ a member f the church said
Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to supplying the human parts to a trader at the Itoku market in the state.
