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  • Why I Was Invited By NDLEA, Obi Cubana Opens Up

    Why I Was Invited By NDLEA, Obi Cubana Opens Up

    Billionaire businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has opened up on his encounter with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

    Daybreak had reported how the popular club owner was grilled by detectives over alleged ties to drug barons in Asia.

    In a live Instagram chat with Daddy Freeze, Obi Cubana described his ordeal as part of the challenges of life.

    He said he was not moved by his invitation as he was cocksure nothing would be found against him.

    “I wasn’t accused, I was never linked to anything but they said that somebody paid money into my account which I believe that the agency in question also is a very responsible one and I know that at the end of the day whenever they are done with their investigation it will be made known to the public and that’s the much I want to talk about it, please. It’s a sad phase I don’t want to go or discuss but I just want to say it and then let’s talk about giving.

    “There was no witch hunting, nobody was after me. I’m sure the agencies will do their job very well I am sure and I have no doubt about that but to link me to drugs… I have never felt so low

    “My own is that anything that has to do with narcotics/drugs to me is repulsive, it is something I have made a covenant with my God, with my children with my unborn generation that I will never support, I will never invest, I will never be part of it. I will never and I still made the covenant before everybody on this live so the thought of even that invitation, do you understand what I am saying?

    “This is something we fight every day, something that destroys generation, this is something my children can be a victim of so no human being that has brain.”

    He also spoke about his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    “I was in detention for four days and three nights I didn’t feel bad because I knew the agency will do a thorough job and if I am cleared I’ll be let to go,” he said.

  • NDLEA Grills Obi Cubana for Alleged Drug Links

    NDLEA Grills Obi Cubana for Alleged Drug Links

    Socialite and Chairman of Cubana group of companies, Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana was on Thursday January 13 grilled by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for an alleged link to the illegal narcotic business.

    Reports gathered that Obi Cubana was grilled for about five hours at the Abuja headquarters of the NDLEA before he was granted bail and asked to return at a future date.

    Sources told the publication that suspicious payments were made into Cubana’s account by three convicted drug dealers from Malaysia, Nigeria and India.

    It was further gathered that operatives of the NDLEA and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have now widened the probe into Cubana and his business network, based on the premise that he may be involved in the drug business.

    The source told the publication;

    “Obi Cubana arrived at the NDLEA office around 9am and responded to questions for some hours before he was granted bail at 2pm. There are suspicions that he may be a drug kingpin. Some convicted drug dealers paid funds into his account.

    “We have been able to establish three of such payments. One of the persons that paid money into his account was convicted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; another one that was convicted in New Delhi, India; also paid money into his account while a third person that was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and convicted in 2017, also paid money into Cubana’s account.”

    Cubana is reportedly expected to present some documents to NDLEA on their next meeting. When Obi Cubana’s aide, Chioma Nwachukwu was contacted by Punch, she said;

    “There is no comment on the matter now.”

    The socialite who has been in the nightclub business since 2006, grabbed international headlines last July when he organised a lavish funeral for his mother, Ezinne Iyiegbu, in Oba, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State.

    He disclosed how he made his money during an interview with BBC Pidgin months ago. According to him, he came to Abuja for his National Youth Service Corps programme in 1999 and served at the National Assembly.

    The 46-year-old said he went into the real estate business where he got a contract to furnish houses. The socialite added that he got a contract with the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company and later ventured into the hospitality sector where he has made billions of naira.

    He has since opened branches of Cubana club in about five states including Imo, Lagos, Rivers, Enugu and Abuja.

    Some of Obi Cubana’s associates who have also been grilled include Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest; and the Chairman, Five Star Group, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money.

  • EFCC Debunks Report Its Staff Took Pictures With Obi Cubana

    EFCC Debunks Report Its Staff Took Pictures With Obi Cubana

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described as “fake news” the report making the rounds that its staff posed for photographs with the popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana.

    The commission, in a statement issued by the Commission’s spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, in Abuja on Friday, described the report as a deliberate attempt to mislead members of the public.

    Uwujaren said that at no time during investigation nor the period in which Obi Cubana was in the Commission’s custody or released did he pose for photographs with its members of staff.

    “Members of the public are strongly advised to ignore the fake news and misleading imputation which has been traced to the social media account of one Sabi Radio (sabiradio).

    “The Commission shall not hesitate to take urgent necessary steps to address this and other fake news seeking to drag EFCC’s hard-won name and professional reputation in the mud,” he said.

    According to him, one Uncle Deji, a popular security expert, using his social media handle, also debunked the fake news.

    “Uncle Deji in his handle says, “This post is deliberately misleading. This picture was taken on 7th October 2021 during a book launch of Colonel Chukwu Obasi at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja in which Obi Cubana attended as a guest.

    The socialite spent days in custody of the anti-graft agency in Abuja answering questions allegedly on tax-related issues and money laundering.

  • EFCC Release Obi Cubana After 3 Days In Detention

    EFCC Release Obi Cubana After 3 Days In Detention

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to popular socialite Obinna Iyiegbu a.k.a Obi Cubana.

    The Anambra-born club owner, who arrived at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency, Jabi, Abuja, around noon on Monday, was released on Thursday evening.

    Allegations against the socialite were unclear but a senior official at the commission disclosed that his case bordered on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

    It was learnt that he was allowed to go after the crack detectives of the commission completed their questioning.

    His release was confirmed to Daily Trust by the spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, but he did not give further details.

    “Yes, he has been released this evening (Thursday),” Uwujaren simply said.

    Obi Cubana made headlines in July when he hosted a lavish burial for his mother in Oba, Anambra State, as over 200 cows were reportedly slau

  • After celebration on social media, famous nightlife king, Obi Cubana, spend second night in EFCC detention

    After celebration on social media, famous nightlife king, Obi Cubana, spend second night in EFCC detention

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has  reportedly denied releasing  popular socialite and nightlife king, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, who was arrested on Monday for alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

    According to the information gathered by our Reporter, we understand that Obi Cubana passport was seized, in order to prevent him, from leaving the country, under investigation


    Checks revealed that the anti-graft agency quizzed the Anambra-born social media influencer for the second day on Tuesday at its Abuja, Jabi headquarters.

    Obi Cubana who was celebrated on social media for being released, and was reported by some online publications, confirmation on that viral news, was found to be false. As EFCC confirmed the arrest, but the spokesperson, was unable to confirm the passport seizure, as at the time of filling this report

    A source stated, “Obi Cubana has not been released, he is still having quality sessions with investigators over alleged money laundering running into millions of naira and tax fraud.

    “He will be released when he has satisfactorily responded to all questions relating to his involvement in various illegal deals. As part of investigation, his travel document has been temporarily seized pending the conclusion of investigations.”

    The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed that the suspect is still in custody, however, said he has no information on the seizure of his passport.

  • EFCC Arrests Socialite Obi Cubana

    EFCC Arrests Socialite Obi Cubana

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana. 

    Obi Cubana is being questioned at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.  He arrived at the EFCC office around noon on Monday.

    Although details of allegations against the Anambra-born tycoon are still sketchy, a source told Channels Television that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

    When contacted, the spokesman of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren said he was yet to be briefed on the development.

    Earlier in the year, Obi Cubana made headlines and trended on social media following a lavish burial ceremony for his late mother in the South East state.

    His meteoric rise to fame has also seen him feature in comedy skits.

  • Obi Cubana finally opens up to rumors that he is into money rituals.

    Obi Cubana finally opens up to rumors that he is into money rituals.

    Billionaire Businessman, Obi Iyiegbu, whose popularity in the mainstream media has soared since he held a lavish funeral for his mother, has replied those saying he is into money rituals.

    Miracle no dey give money because that pastor needs the money more. Native doctor no fit give money because his children are the ones who fetch water from the stream. How can he give you what he doesn’t have? Work hard. Work hard.

    As for those asking him to “cut soap” for them, he told them to work hard and be consistent.

    “Cut soap” is slang used to ask a successful person to give you a bit of what they are using that makes them successful. It originates from the claims that some young fraudsters visit ritualists who give them soap to bathe with for optimal success.”

    “If you are in your 20s, work now. I am 46 years. I have done my first half. I don’t know why someone who is just 20 years will say he has not made it when he still has 50 years 60 years ahead.”

    “There is no soap to cut for anybody, there is no soap anywhere, work, pray, be good, make your own soap.”

  • Why I Attended Obi Cubana’s Mum Burial -Abba Kyari

    Why I Attended Obi Cubana’s Mum Burial -Abba Kyari

    Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, who attended the burial of the mother of Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana, has explained why he took time to be there.

    The burial, which held at Oba in Idemili North Local Government of Anambra State, has been the talk of town.

    Businessmen, politicians, musicians, actors all attended the event.

    Pictures and videos of the event have been trending on social media.

    Some of the persons who saw the picture of Kyari at the burial expressed shock, lamenting that the services of the super cop are needed in other areas at a time of high level of insecurity the country.

    But in a Facebook post, Kyari said he attended the funeral because of his relationship with Iyiegbu, whom he described as hardworking.

    “Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana is one of the most hardworking entrepreneur and Humble personality that I have known for many years. He is a brother and Good Friend.”

    “For his good nature and Good heart, Today I had to Squeeze out time from my busy schedule to Honor him, by Attending the burial of his Beloved Mom In Oba town Anambra State.

    “May GOD Almighty Give the Family the Fortitude to bear the Great loss. Amen.”