Many auto enthusiasts were thrilled at the Cars & Coffee motoring show held at the Alliance Française / Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos tagged Eko Drive when many expensive and supercars were on display for the viewing pleasure of the public.

According to the organisers, car owners from all over were invited to participate and the selection of display was very different, from big to small and from old to very brand new cars, mostly coupe and sports cars.

The well-attended automotive event featured the drive, exhibition of vintage supercars as well creative arts on selected cars.

One of the organisers, Ademide Osunsina, who is also the project manager, said the intention for the auto show, is to bring together individuals who are very interested in the auto industry and have them network in a very safe and relaxed environment.

“This great effort is appreciated due to its importance to the youths and auto enthusiasts. Our role is to support these events financially and morally, in addition to highlighting hobbies, whether auto sports, art, sports, cultural events and all activities that represent the can-do spirit of Nigerian youths,” he said.

“For us at Eko Drive, we see ourselves hosting rallies, whether it’s across Nigeria or across Africa, having drag race events. What we plan to do is essentially redefine what automotive culture can be in Nigeria. We want to have members to have access to exclusive events, whereby it’s safe,” he added.

The event coordinator and creative director, Imran Claud Ennin, explained that the event was conceived essentially like a networking centre for automotive enthusiasts.
“The idea behind the show was to get selected car enthusiasts and owners together in a private location to admire cars ranging from classics to luxury cars, and supercars, take pictures, have discussions around the cars present and schmooze whilst sipping on champagne and being entertained.

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Director of Media and Communication, Sanjo Morgan, said the first edition of Eko Drive was intended to create a safe and conducive environment for automotive enthusiasts to enjoy their vehicles, foster unity in the industry, and most importantly intertwine vehicles and art within the automotive industry in Nigeria.
“Most classic car enthusiasts are interested in learning more about these super cars in a relaxed environment, especially from those that fall into the Generation Z and the millennial grouping. This is the platform for such answers,” Morgan added.

“One of the main attractions of the event is the painting of some cars by two talented Nigerian artists showcasing not only the beauty of automotive design but also incorporating that with Nigerian art.”

Some of the participants at the show expressed their happiness at being at the show, stating that it has afforded them a new experience and firsthand information about vintage and supercars in Nigeria.
Cars on display include Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz coupe, BMW coupe, Pontiac Chieftain and several other high-end supercars.

Caption for pix: L-R: Ademide Osunsina, Imran Claud Ennin and Sanjo Morgan, organisers of the event at Eko Drive

A 75-year-old man, Sunday Muoghalu has admitted he was responsible for the pregnancy of his 13-year-old foster daughter.

The suspect, a resident of Agu Oye, told newsmen on Monday he was only playing with the girl and never intended to impregnate her.

The septuagenarian’s confession was coming after the suspect was arrested last night by the Police through the assistance of the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo.

A video of a 13-year-old girl, who was impregnated by her guardian had gone viral on the internet which prompted swift response from the Commissioner.

The response led to the rescue of the victim in safe custody, as well as the arrest of the suspect, who would soon be charged with the prosecution.

The Commissioner, through her spokesperson, Chidimma Ikeanyionwu had warned that government would not tolerate such indecent action, stressing that culprits would not go scot-free.

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Narrating her ordeal, the victim confessed she was impregnated by the suspect who she said was her guardian.

The victim, a native of Akwa Ibom, with biological parents who stayed in Agulu, Anambra State said she was not the only one involved in the suspect’s serial defilement of minors.

“Mr Sunday’s wife is known as Madam Ghana. This started when Madam Ghana travelled to the village. I’m not the only one involved. There is another girl who is seven years old, Mr Sunday used to sleep with her too.

“I once told Madam Ghana about it, and she cautioned her husband, but when it continued, I could not do much any longer,” she said.