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NEWS UPDATE; EFCC Arrests Obi Cubana

Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering.

The Anambra-born club owner, who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, at about noon on Monday, is currently being interrogated by operatives of the commission.

Though allegations against the socialite were sketchy as of press time, a source disclosed that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

Obi Cubana made headlines in July when he hosted an ostentatious burial for his mother in Oba, Anambra State, in which over 200 cows were reportedly killed.

The lavish display of wealth set tongues wagging with many Nigerians wondering about his source of wealth.

Several celebrities, business people and politicians turned out in large number

SENATOR UCHE EKWUNIFE ARRIVES ALEX EKWUEME SQUARE AS PDP HOLDS GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN RALLY

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SENATOR UCHE  EKWUNIFE ARRIVES ALEX EKWUEME SQUARE AS PDP HOLDS GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN RALLY

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife PhD, has joined other distinguished guests, stakeholders, members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka as the party holds its grand rally in honour of the PDP governorship candidate, Valentine Ozigbo and his running mate, Dame Azuka Enemo.

The event equally has in attendance, the Governor of Abia state, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu; the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Vice Presidential Candidate of the PDP in the 2019 general elections and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi; Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu amongst other distinguished guests.