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Mr. And Pastor Mrs. Vivian Failli EFCC SEALS OFF IGBINEDIONS’S MANSIONS.
Mr. Kelvin Olague’s Family
Osayande and Oghogho in a grand style wedding
Lady Doris
Miss C.A.C.G.M. Firenze 2011
Nigerian President Will Not Face Main Rivals At Final Debate. IS COMMUNICATION EASIER MORE WITH A FATHER OR A MOTHER ?
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Lady Doris performing her duty Exhibition of hair style
Exhibition of hair product
Lady Doris in official duty
L-R. Lady Doris with a Staff
Exhibition of human hair
Various grade of human hair and style
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Exhibition of human hair
Miss. Efe. Staff
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INSIDE STORY. 25 EFCC SEALS OFF IGBINEDIONS’S MANSIONS. Pg.9 STAY WITH ME…... BASED ON A TRUE STORY. Pg.10 &11 SNAKE ON THE PLANE. Pg. 18 46 NIGERIAN PRESIDENT WILL NOT FACE MAIN RIVALS AT FINAL DEBATE. Pg.43 IS COMMUNICATION EASIER MORE WITH A FATHER OR A MOTHER? Pg. 43
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
Our theme for this edition is Living the Brand, which is essentially a process of institutionalizing a mindset that is compliant with our brand vision and mission. The aim is to embed in all of us positive behaviours that will ensure that A-CUBE EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINE INT. occupies pride of place in the minds of the consumer. OUR VISION: To be the undisputed leading and dominant black magazine in europe and across. OUR MISSION: To be a role model for African Magazine by creating superior value for all our clients; abiding by the utmost professional and ethical standards and building an enduring institution.
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Simple, isn’t it? Well, may be not that simple. It’s a tall order and a giant stride, but we can do it! Our care value of Resilience sets us up for the task as long as we all believe and work as a team. At the soul of our organization is our Brand-the intrinsic and explicit attributes that differentiate us from our competitors in the eyes of the customer. Contrary to the widely held (erroneous) beliefs the brand is not our logo, our colour, nor our slogan. Our brand is the totality of the customer experience as they interact with you and me via e-mail or facebook sending in constructive and non constructive criticism. Change happens. Change is good. Rather than be anxious, get excited, join in and play your part in this great journey to create a true African success story and a Super brand that we can all be proud of. If you don’t or can’t see the link between your job, your own personal goals and the corporate goals, then l’m afraid you are in the wrong place. And there’s much more in this packed with the usual collection of serious Informative and fun reading. What ever your experience, what ever your view. We would love to hear from you. In the mean time, find your passion and live it! As you grab one copy and another for a friend .
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Brother Imasue Johnbull. Youth President, Living Proof Gospel Min.
Pastor Kester Shaba ( Host)
Dr. Mrs. Tracy Shaba (Host) Sister Joan. Youth V.President
Group Photographer of Youth Excutives and Members. The Youth Alive Convention 2011, came to the city of Montecatini with hope and aspiration to members and visitors from far and near, as the host, Pastor Kester Shaba and the Guest Speaker, Pastor Desmond Obasohan unleashed the undiluted words of God to bless the entire congregation. The youth week with a theme ON MY WAY TO A HIGHER GROUND, with a Bible text from Hebrew 11:5, feature among others bible quiz competition, a drama and a talk show on the role of the youth in the ministry. And the youth choir of the Evidence Voices was not left out as they render songs and praises to the most high, to the admiration of the visitors and entire congregation.
Pastor Desmond Obasohan (Guest Speaker)
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Sister Jennifer
Chuks Anthony
Brother Joshua
At the climax of the program, members of the youth and the excutive led by the president Mr. Johnbull Imasue thank the general overseer/host for his numerous support towards the youth ministry and this was later followed by the presentation of gift to the host, guest speaker and the wife of the host and general overseer Dr. Mrs. Tracy Shaba, for her motherly role in the ministry.
Youth president presenting an award of excellency to Pastor Kester Shaba.
Minister Sheri Ezeokwu L-R. Pastor Kester Shaba and Pastor Desmond Obasohan
The youth Vice– President presenting an award to Dr. Mrs. Tracy Shaba.
Prophetic healing. Evidence Voices of Living Proof Gospel Ministries
Youth President presenting an award to the guest speaker, Pastor D. Obasohan
Drama time by the Youth.
Children Section. Talk Show Performed by the Youth. LIVING PROOF GOSPEL MINISTRIES A. K. A EVIDENCE CENTRE. 27/B VIA DEL CASSERO-MONTECATINI TERME. Info@livingproofgospelministries.org. Or E-mail: pastorkester@yahoo.com. TEL. MOBILE: +39328893630, +393898362771, +393272077179,+393899640285,+393292092247, +393806843891. ITALY.
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF GOD MISSION INT. INC. DELIVERANCE CENTRE, FIRENZE BRANCH. ITALY.
Fashion parade performed by the victorious youth of c.a.c.g.m. Firenze exhibiting both english and traditional attires. THE VICTORIOUS YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
PRESENTS LET’S PARTY FOR JESUS
Winner of best gospel song. Sister Efe
Pastor Precious Osa-Odigie (Host)
Members of Solution Voices Arezzo
Judges at the youth competition
Winner of Miss. C.A.C.G.M. Firenze. Sis. Augusta
Sister Blessing . (Co-odinator)
Best dancer. Princess Osagiede.
Bible quiz winner. Sister Osa,s
Brother Emma
The Victorious Youth Fellowship of the C.A.C.G.M. Firenze,presents “LET’S PARTY FOR JESUS”. As this was first of it’s kind in the Toscana Region of Italy. Featured among others includes the Bible Quiz Competition, Dancing / Singing Competition, Fashion Parade, Jokes and at the climax of it all, was the presentation of Miss Augusta as the winner of the Miss C.A.C.G.M Firenze Beauty contest, 2011.
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EFCC SEALS OFF IGBINEDIONS’S MANSIONS. The other accused are Patrick Eboigbodin; Michael Igbinedion and four firms: Gava Corporation Limited; Romrig Nigeria Limited, PML Securities Limited and PML( Nigeria) Limited. “ In line with the forfeiture order, the seized assets are: a block of four flats at No 43 Etete Road, Benin City; a property housing Chicken Republic along Sapele Road, Benin City; a property at No 3 Boundary Road, Benin City; a building at No 20B Estate Road, Benin City; a building along Ugbor Police Station Road, Benin City; a mansion at Asokoro, Abuja; a mighty house at neighbourhood of Etete and Ugbor , Benin City; Sheraton Hotel at Government House Road, Benin City; a property at No 55C Adebisi Omotola Close, off Samuel Adedoyin Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, a property at No 5 Danube Crescent ,Maitama ,Abuja and a house at No 29, Sheldon Avenue, Highgate, London.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday sealed off two choice mansions of a former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion in Abuja. The two properties are those on 7, Justice Fatai Williams Street, Asokoro Abuja and 5, Danube Crescent , Maitama Abuja. The seal off followed a forfeiture order granted the EFCC on March 1, by a Federal High Court in Lagos. A statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said: “The court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Idris, authorised the anti-graft agency to seize 11 choice properties traced to the former governor.
THE IHEKWOABA FAMILY OF MBAISE, IMO STATE WELCOME THE ARRIVAL
“The properties are spread over Benin, Lagos, Abuja and London .The exercise which began in Abuja today March 8, 2011 is expected to cover those in other cities in the coming days. “The EFCC team comprising operatives from the Assets Forfeiture Unit of the Commission, met with occupants of the two properties located in the Asokoro and Maitama districts of Abuja. “At the Asokoro mansion, Mr. Joshua Abongeriouyi and Felix Bassey, who identified themselves as cook and security man to the exgovernor confirmed that the property is owned by the former governor. “The two aides along with a young lady who refused to identify herself but simply said she was a cousin to the ex-governor however refused to receive the court order from the EFCC team. “At the Danube Street property in Maitama, the only occupant who refused to reveal his name told the EFCC team that he did not know the owner of the property. Justice Idris, had, after considering an ex-parte application by a counsel to the EFCC, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs, granted the forfeiture order which now authorises the EFCC to seize the properties. Igbinedion and six others are facing a 66-count charge bordering on money laundering and mismanagement of public funds amounting to about N3.2billion.
OF THEIR BELOVED DAUGHTER MISS CHIDERA LETICIA BORN ON THE 03/01/2011, IN SIENA, ITALY. SIGNED. MODEST IYKE (FATHER)
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STAY WITH ME…… BASED ON A TRUE STORY He turned on the light and saw her sleeping on the couch, he took a deep breath and turned the light back off, heading towards his room. “ Marcus?” She called slowly; her voice was shaky as if she had no life in her “ Mom?” He quickly went towards where she lay and knelt down beside her. He touched her forehead slightly…..her temperature had gone up again…. “ Where were you? Are you alright?” She managed to speak “ Am alright ma, you should get some rest. You shouldn’t have stayed up this late ma” Marcus was concerned, He didn’t like the way his mother was looking. “ How can l sleep when my son is out in the dark? Tell me wher….” She coughed, “ Tell me where you have “I can’t mehn….this is crazy shit. Do l have to do this to been…… don,t do anything stupid Marcus, l need you” raise the money?” Marcus blew away the smoke coming from his friend’s cigarette. “No mehn, but you gotta to sell Marcus could feel his emotions about to erupt; He this” Kevin brought out a rolled white paper and came looked away and clenched his teeth. He didn’t want closer to show him, Marcus pushed his friend hard by the to break down in front of his mother. chest, “ Jesus, are you crazy? You do this….you do this I was with Kevin ma’, just hanging out……..chilling, Kevin????” you know” He tried to hide his face, deepening his “ C’mmon man, if you wanne survive and help yow sick voice mama then try this, the shit is good mehn! You can have She gently cupped his face, her hands shaking “ look all you want! C’mmon dawg, take it” at me son” she gently tilted his face to face her “ My mom is dying! I thought l’d get help from a cousin, Marcus was drenched. She looked so pale, her eyes.. and cocaine is what you can offer? All l need is for you to STAY WITH ME” lend me the money; l’d give you by the month end, please!” Marcus begged Marcus shot up, angry, “stay with you?! Staying with you will not make you whole mom! I need to get you “ Every nigga gotta source for his money mehn and you to the hospital… l need the money mom...y...you...you know it. We all grew up on this street man, l know yow are all l’ve got mom….don’t you understand?” mama is sick, l feel for you Marcus but you can only get money by helping me sell this shit” He smokedinto He watched his mom stand up slowly to face him, “ Marcus’s face. Don’t you understand….l need you more mom. I cannot afford to loose you… l love you and dad “l don’t need you or your messed up paper. To hell with couldn’t have wanted this for you ma!” you” Marcus controlled the anger that welled up inside of him. This was a cousin his mother had raised. He turned She touched his face, “ What you wanne do son? around to walk away. Huh? Steal ? Kill? We don’t have the money…..let it be. We have God” “ A-yow! If yow mama dead, u killed her man, you bloody killed her!” Kevin shouted as Marcus walked away. “ God!” He raged now, the tears dropped fiercely, “God? Where was God when dad died! Where was he Marcus gently opened the door to the apartment, he had when they diagonised you for cancer mom! All years made sure he stayed out late so he wouldn’t see his we have suffered!” mother in pains. He wanted to meet her asleep. ►11
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“ No no son, look at me, look….” she turned his faced sternly to face her “Look at me when l’m talking to you! He was with us! I have you, you have me….what else can we ask for? You can’t help me son, you can’t! All we need to do is trust!”
“ Marcus!” His mother tried her best to get up, “ Wh…. What are you doing to my son?!” She tried to pull the guy who kept punching Marcus on the floor. “ Mom stay out of this! Please !” Marcus begged as they dragged him outside the house
“B…. But, you are my responsibility” Marcus said in low, “ Where’s the damn paper!” One of them howled at teary tone bleeding Marcus “ No! You are my responsibility. Look ,l know you want to “ Don’t give them the damn paper Marcus!” Kevin help me and l appreciate you….your father will be so struggled with the guy who held him proud of you, you’re a good man but the street is dangerous…..just stay home with me…….please” There was a shot. It was Kevin….. Marcus watched his cousin fall to the floor dead. The lead guy who shot his Marcus knew exactly what she meant, he walked into cousin pointed the gun at him her embrace, “ Stay with me too mom”,he stroked her hair, Please…..” “ What do you want please! We don’t have money! I am sick!” His sick mother fell to the floor now, weak, in “ A-yow mehn, l’m sorry l came out on you that way but tears…… “ Marcus, what have you done?” She turned you’re behaving like child mehn. Yow mama is sick to face her son mehn! She is dying, you gotta do something. She is all you gat and you know this shit man. It ain’t gon’ hurt you “ Where is the damn paper ?” The guy howled at man. After you raise the money then you can flush the Marcus shit man, but she need you. Take it and be a man, Marcus turned around into the the house and brought c’mmon, be a man” Kevin handed over the rolled paper out the paper bag from where it was hidden and one of in a transparent paper bag to him the men snatched it from him. Marcus and his mother “ After l raise the money, you give me my share man, thought it was over as they watched the guys enter into and we part ways for life” Marcus clenched his teeth the jeep in haste but just as they swerved to go, a and looked back to make sure his mom was sleeping. pointed gun, shot from the window……. Marcus hadn’t They were in front of the door. Kevin had come to check seen it, but she saw it and made sure the bullet hit her on him and his mom. instead. “ We are cousins brow, whatever, just sell the damn “ Mom!!!!” Marcus screamed as he held his mother thing and l don’t know you man, l promise” Kevin said from falling to the floor, she was bleeding, “ mom please, don’t do this to me mom, please! Mom!” He “Gimme the damn paper bag” Marcus cursed under his held her to his chest breath and snatched the bag from him. He closed the door at his cousin’s face. “ l told you to STAY WITH ME…. I…..I” She was strggling The following week…………………. There were angry knocks on the door………………….
“ I was with you, He cried “ l’ll take you to the hospital, you’ll be fine, don’t leave me, you promised to stay with me”
“Who is there Marcus?” His mother asked
She stretched her shaking, bleeding hands to face and Marcus dropped the spoon he was using to feed his touched it slightly “ l….l….Love you” mother. His heart raced as he peeped through the Her hands dropped, her eyes shut and Marcus window. There was a black jeep parked in front with watched his world crash………….. some thugs and he saw his cousin Kevin, he looked like he was beaten. They were holding him hostage. The THE END door banged harder BY “ Marcus? Who’s there? He gently opened the door. They barged into the house. The lead guy gave him a punch that sent him to the floor. He began to bleed in the nose.
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Members of the congregation Evang. Mrs Esther Eguabor
Mr. Enehizena Nelson
Mr and Mrs. Enehizena
Mrs. Omoyemwen Enehizena.
Pastor Jacky Eguabor dedicating Master Etiosa
Enehizena and family
Madam Isibor and Mr and Mrs. Enehizena.
Mr. Enehizena and Mr. Sam
Mrs.Egharevba & Mrs. Enehizena
L-R. Sister Vera and the Enehizena & family
Gov. Osarobo, Mr. Sam and Mr. Enehizena
It was a thing of joy as the Enehizena family brought before God their son Etiosa to be dedicated as written in the holy bible. The host, Rev. Dr.Jacky Eguabor endear the parents to teach and bring up this child in the way of God, so that when he grows he will not depart from it. The occasion witness friends and family members from far and near to celebrate with the Enehizena family . Light refreshment followed immediately in a reception hall where guest and family members where entertained and dance to the rhythm of good music.
Madam Stella Isibor