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R Kelly Popular US singer,  R Kelly  has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex charges. The talented singer was sentenced on Wednesday after he was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last year at a trial. Judge Ann M. Donnelly sentenced the 55-year-old singer in Brooklyn Federal Court on Wednesday. The defence lawyers had requested a sentence of 10 years or less, while prosecutors had asked for at least 25 years. Judge Donnelly told Kelly he created a trail of broken lives, adding that ‘the most seasoned investigators will not forget the horrors your victims endured.’ She further stated,  “these crimes were calculated and carefully planned and regularly executed for almost 25 years. “You taught them that love is enslavement and violence. Kelly who declined to speak on Wednesday was also ordered to pay a $100,000 fine. Kelly has been detained at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his trial. It has not been revealed where Kelly would spen

Chioma Rowland, former fiancee of Davido has shown that her talents is not limited to being a cook alone as she has taken to the runway to show off her skills as a model. The mother of one was seen at a fashion event strutting the runway while dressed in a black jumpsuit with a Moschino designer belt. https://www.informationng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/290995528_1959930450861469_1693141763968347080_n.mp4 The video warmed the hearts of fans of the food enthusiast and several of them took to the comment section to compliment her. miss_sunshine222: “ Beautiful Chioma.” instaskitzz: “ This babe dey enter my eye oo.” browniwales: “ Awww Gorgeous Queen loving the woman she’s becoming super proud of her.” However others did not seem impressed by her prowess on the runway. _reenen:  “She looks so pressed.” iambayoor: “ Why so robotic. She’s walking funny. And the jumpsuit look too tight and not to cut to her body shape.” Daeze_a: “ She should not try it again please.” Ofzcout

Matawalle Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has signed the Anti-Banditry and Other Related Offences Bill into law. The law, which comes into force with immediate effect, has death penalty for those found guilty of banditry and other related offences in the state. Also Read:  Zamfara Govt Asks Residents To Take Up Arms Against Bandits Speaking after signing the Bill into law on Tuesday, Matawalle stated that the law formed part of measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling in Zamfara State. The law: Prohibition and Punishment for Banditry, Cattle Rustling, Cultism, Kidnapping and Other Incidental Offences, 2022, was passed by the House of Assembly on Monday. The post Matawalle Signs Death Sentence For Bandits appeared first on Information Nigeria . from Information Nigeria https://ift.tt/szBajyU via IFTTT

Atiku Atiku Abubakar , the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the call by former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, that the south should produce the next president in 2023. Recall that Fayose on Wednesday said the PDP should give room for power rotation. According to him, PDP’s constitution provides room for rotational presidency. Also Read:  Ortom: I’m Yet To Receive God’s Approval To Support Atiku Reacting, Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe stated that the PDP presidential candidate will continue to appeal to aggrieved persons ahead of the 2023 election. He told Premium Times, “It is normal for our people to be aggrieved but the PDP has a way of resolving issues like this and that will be done and we all shall be happy. “Because the bigger challenge is winning the election, kicking out the APC and stopping them from the many years of impoverishing our people.” The post 2023: Atiku Reacts As Fayose Calls For Southern Presidency ap

Sultan of Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar , on Wednesday, declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha. Also known as Sallah, Eid al-Adha will feature the slaughtering of ram during the period known as the “festival of sacrifice”. This is the second significant celebration in Islam. The first is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Also Read:  Sallah: Sultan Directs Muslims To Look Out For New Moon In a statement issued by the National Moonsighting Committee, the Sultan urged Muslims to intensify prayers during the period. It also declared Thursday, June 30, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah. “Eidul Adha will be on Saturday, 10th Zul-Hijjah 1443H (9th July 2022) In Sha Allah,” the statement read in part. The post Sallah: Sultan Declares July 9 Eid al-Adha appeared first on Information Nigeria . from Information Nigeria https://ift.tt/ioMEbqP via IFTTT

Iyorchia Ayu The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday has stated that its National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu , has not been suspended from office. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this via a statement on Wednesday amid a social media report that Ayu has been suspended by the NWC. “Such report is completely false and a product of the imagination of mischief-makers with the intent to destabilize our Party, create an impression of crisis within our ranks, and mislead the unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement read in part. Also Read:  BREAKING: Fresh Headache For PDP, Atiku As Fayose Backs Southern Presidency “It is clear that the false report is the handiwork of vicious anti-people forces who are agitated by the stability, unity, and soaring popularity of our Party under the cohesive Sen. Dr. Ayu-led National Working Committee as well as the intimidating statures of our Presidential and Vic

Osinbajo Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that religious tensions in Nigeria are created when faith leaders do not “act responsibly” on promoting unity. Osinbajo spoke on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the Kuje interfaith community, led by Sam Ogbodo, senior pastor of Kings Palace Church International. The vice-president met the religious leaders at the presidential villa, Abuja. According to a statement by Laolu Akande, his spokesman, Osinbajo said Nigeria is facing a problem of uniting her citizens of different religions and ethnic affiliations. Also Read:  Kukah Decries Misuse Of Religion In Nigerian Politics “One of the fault lines that we have is religious divisions and the tensions that are created when religious leaders do not act responsibly enough in bringing together men and women of different faiths,” Osinbajo was quoted as saying. The vice-president also commended the religious leaders for bringing certain issues to the attention of the govern

Matawalle Bello Matawalle , the governor of Zamfara State, has made it clear that the purpose of his order inviting citizens to purchase firearms is for them to aid security forces in their ongoing fight against insurgency. He clarified this on Monday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital, where he was launching four special committees. In order to assure efficient implementation of the security measures being taken to combat the resurgence of banditry in the State, the committees were established, according to the governor. The four special committees established today include Committee on Intelligence Gathering and Bandits’ Informants, Committee on Prosecution of Banditry Related Offences, Management of Community Protection Guards and Special Standing Security Committee. Also Read:  Zamfara Govt Asks Residents To Take Up Arms Against Bandits Matawalle stated that in recent weeks, Zamfara has witnessed terrorists’ attacks in various communities, especially within

Makinde The acting chief justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was congratulated by Seyi Makinde , the governor of Oyo State, on his appointment and presidential oath of office. The promotion of Iseyin-born Ariwoola to Acting CJN was hailed by Governor Makinde as a well-deserved development and reward for hard work, patriotism, and dedication to the country. In a statement, Moses Alao, the governor’s special assistant for print media, cited Governor Makinde as adding that he had no doubt that the jurist will bring back the judiciary’s and the Apex Court’s grandeur. Also Read:  Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Takes Oath Of Office As Acting CJN “I congratulate a noble son of Oyo State, His Lordship, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on his elevation and swearing-in as Chief Justice of Nigeria, in acting capacity. “This elevation comes as a deserving development, a well-deserved promotion that comes after decades of hard work, diligence, patriotism and forthrightness in the ju

Mahmood Yakubu Prof. Mahmood Yakubu , the INEC’s chairman, has reassured the international community that the commission will always submit itself to the sacredness of votes cast by electors. When Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), led a group to the commission’s Abuja offices, Yakubu made this statement. While thanking UNOWAS for helping INEC during the Nigerian elections, he gave the team the assurance that the commission is still dedicated to a fair electoral process. In terms of a smooth electoral process, he claimed that INEC, as a responsible organization, was cognizant of the strategic significance that a peaceful Nigeria represented for the stability of the West African area. “I recall that the UNOWAS was supportive of the commission ahead of the last general elections held in 2019. Also Read:  PVCs Not For Opening Bank Accounts, INEC Chairman Tells Youths

Atiku The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar , has commended Justice Tanko Muhammad for his decision to vacate office as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Atiku, in a statement, also assured the acting CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariowoola , of his commitment to advancing the frontiers of judicial independence. Muhammad tendered his resignation earlier yesterday, paving the way for Ariwoola, who is next in line in terms of seniority. Also Read:  Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Takes Oath Of Office As Acting CJN The former vice president said: “The decision of Justice Tanko Muhammad to vacate office as the Chief Justice of Nigeria is commendable. “I wish him well even as I commend him for his action and service to the nation.” On the new CJN, Atiku said: “I wish the newly sworn-in Acting CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariowoola, success as he steps in to fill the gap and assure him of my commitment to advancing the frontiers of judicia

Mike Edwards Big Brother Naija star and professional athlete, Mike Edwards, has emerged as the Nigerian high jump champion after representing Nigeria at the Commonwealth games. Mike Edwards, who started his athletic career representing Great Britain in significant tournaments, later retired and moved on to participate in the Big Brother Naija reality TV show.  The 32-year-old star made his mark at the 2022 National trials, which was organized by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN. The competition was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.  Edwards took to his verified  Instagram  account to celebrate his victory where he posted a picture of himself during the competition with the caption;  “TWO TIME NIGERIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION #AndStillJOB FINISHED. SB: 2.20m road back to Commonwealth Games.”  The reality TV star, who emerged as the Nigerian high jump champion once, later reclaimed his title after scaling an overall best of 2.20m. See the post below

Arewa Twitter Users Berates Actress Rahama Sadau Over ‘Indecent Dressing’ Nollywood actress and film-maker, Rahama Sadau, has given candid responses to various  Twitter  users who reacted to a picture of her wearing a leg chain. In a post shared by the user named @Anonymous_engr1, the actress was pictured with veteran actor, Gabriel Afolayan. The tweep requested an explanation for the leg chain she wore, saying, “Can someone help me explain @rahma_sadau” The actress responded by saying, “Hello Anonymous, that’s an expensive REAL GOLD. Hope that answers your question.” Can someone help me explain @Rahma_sadau pic.twitter.com/gfFWJde5II — @Anonymous (@Anonymous_engr1) June 26, 2022 Another user named @Muazu also reacted to her reply, wanting to know the significance of the leg chain she wore. He wrote; “That’s not the answer he wants. He’s asking about what’s the essence of putting that leg chain” The veteran actress also proceeded, by giving him a candid reply. She wrote,

Eleyi Of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun The organised Labour in Ogun State on Monday declared an indefinite strike over “pathetic plight” of workers in the State. The strike which takes effect from 12am on Tuesday, would affect ministries, agencies, hospitals and public schools. The union had last week given Governor Dapo Abiodun seven days to address their demands or face an industrial action. The workers accused Abiodun of non-remittance of 21 months’ salary deductions, eight years of unpaid Statutory Leave Allowances and breach of the State Pension Reform Law, 2006 (amended 2013) in the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme. Their grievances were contained in a letter dated June 21 and addressed to Governor Abiodun. The letter was jointly signed by the State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Emmanuel Bankole; Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Akeem Lasisi and the Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), Isa Olude. Following t

NDLEA Officer The Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized 1,310.3184kg of drug exhibits amounting to about 1.3 tons in the state. The exhibits, comprising 1,294.131kg of Cannabis Sativa, 16.1874kg of Psychotropic Substances, and 105 litres of Codeine, were seized in the past few months. In the process of seizing them, over 500 suspected drug dealers and traffickers were also arrested by the command. The Commander of Narcotics and State Commander of the NDLEA, Mohammed Bashir Ibrahim, stated this on Monday during a grand finale of the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking held at the Katsina Local Government Service Commission. He said at least three hundred and eighty-eight (388) substance users have also been counseled and rehabilitated within the period, adding that nineteen (19) are still undergoing rehabilitation in the command’s facility. According to Ibrahim, the command secured fifteen (15

Oyetola Special Adviser on Civic Engagement to Osun State Governor, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has predicted a landslide victory for Governor Gboyega Oyetola in July 16 governorship poll. Oyintiloye disclosed this on Sunday while addressing members of Nigerian Incorporated Electronic Practitioners, Osun State Chapter during an engagement meeting organised by the Civic Engagement Office held in Osogbo on Sunday. Representing Oyetola at the meeting, Oyintiloye stated that the campaign of calumny by the opposition parties against the present administration would not stop the incumbent governor’s reelection. He stated that the landslide victory recorded by the All Progressives Congress in the Ekiti governorship election would be replicated for APC during Osun poll. Also Read:  Osun Guber: Defeat Never An Option — Oyetola Boasts Of Victory He said, “For us defeat is not an option in the coming election. The victory that will be recorded in the election through the popular votes of the

Matthew Kukah The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah , has expressed his displeasure on how politics is being handled in Nigeria. He expressed that it is only in Nigeria that religion matters in politics; hence the reason for the misuse of power in the name of religion. While decrying that religion seems to have gradually become the citizenship rather than the nationality in Nigeria, Kukah pointed out that the misuse of religion has become a subject of interest in the polity. Also Read:  Toxic Politics Poisoned Religion In Nigeria – Bishop Kukah Kukah said this in Sokoto on Saturday while inaugurating the Christian Association of Nigeria Guest House in the state. To Nigerian Christians, the Bishop said inefficiency is what has made things matter. He said, “Inefficiency is another word for corruption. Nigeria is one funny country where you can do whatever you like and nothing happens. You hear people stealing billions and it ends like that.” In his advice

Yahaya Bello Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello , has stated that his decision to contest the All Progressive Congress Presidential primary earned him a lot of lessons about the political landscapes and actors in Nigeria. He also stated this during the race for the ruling party’s presidential ticket, he got to know that “some people’s needs are on Nigeria’s neck”. This is as he also threw his weight behind the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. This was contained in a video posted on Facebook by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed. Bello stated that he would not be deterred by detractors over his inability to clinch the party’s ticket while pledgeding to mobilise his state to support Tinubu and the party. Addressing supporters upon his arrival in Lokoja, the state capital, the governor commended the people of the state and Nigerians at large for their support and love for him in the recently concluded APC presidential prima

Kwankwaso and Obi Abdulmumin Jibrin has stated that Rabiu Kwankwaso , presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), will not be a running mate to Peter Obi , flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP). The former member of the house of representatives spoke on Sunday in an interview on Channels Television. NNPP and LP are currently discussing a possible coalition for the 2023 presidential election in a bid to defeat the two major political parties. One talking point that has dominated the discussion is the choice of presidential candidate and running mate between Kwankwaso and Obi. Kwankwaso’s candidacy is currently gaining momentum in the northern part of the country, while Obi is gaining popularity among the youths. Speaking during the interview, Jibrin stated that the former Kano governor has an “edge” over other presidential candidates in the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Also Read:  2023: Reject APC, PDP, They’ve Failed, Kwankwaso Tells Nigerians

Tinubu Bola Tinubu , the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that he is yet to find a running mate for the 2023 election. Tinubu stated this in Abuja on Sunday at the 60th birthday celebration of Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives. Earlier this month, Tinubu, a former Lagos state governor, won the ticket to represent the APC in the 2023 presidential election. Following the victory, Kabiru Masari was named the “placeholder” for the position of the vice-presidential candidate until a final name is submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ). Also Read:  Shettima Leads APC Senators To Meet Tinubu, Says Crisis Being Resolved While delivering his speech, Tinubu applauded the strides of Gbajabiamila and Idris Wase, the deputy speaker, adding that he needs to learn from them as he was still searching for a running mate. “You are very good symbols of unity, dependability, and honesty, thank you,” Ti

Yakubu Dogara The Coalition for Peace and Progress, a political organization, asserts that Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, who is standing for president, should be paired with former House Speaker Yakubu Dogara . The group asserted that Dogara possesses the qualifications and political experience needed to join the ticket and would advance national cohesion. The coalition’s national coordinator, Muhammad Chindo, spoke on Saturday in Kaduna at a news conference. “Above all, it is imperative that the future vice-president must be a Christian who could transcend primordial sentiments bordering on religion and the twin evils of tribalism and sectionalism in the country, which Dogara is most appropriate,” he said. “After a thorough, painstaking search and our avowed commitment and dedication to the noble cause of ensuring a united Nigeria, we unanimously conclude the most suitable to hold the position of the vice-president under the APC is Yakubu Dogara. Also Read:  F

The young man involved in the controversial organ harvesting scandal that led to the arrest and detention of Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice in the UK,  Davi d Nwamini Ukpo, has taken to social media to tell his own side of the story. According to David Nwamini in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 25th, he was allegedly lured from Nigeria to London for the harvesting of his kidney without his consent. He claimed that they promised him a job and never told him about the organ donation, adding that he got to know about the organ harvesting through the physician who was going to perform the procedure on him. Recall, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife were arrested in the United Kingdom by the police and detained on allegations of child trafficking and organ harvesting after Ekweremadu had flown David to UK for the kidney transplant. Ekweremadu and his wife were subsequently denied bail in court, and the case adjourned to July 7. Entiled “My journey to UK”, Ukpo’s unedited pos

A Nigerian Lady identified as Martha Uche, on Saturday pledged to donate her kidney to the daughter of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. The daughter of the lawmaker, Sonia Ekweremadu has been in the news over a kidney-related ailment and needs a transplant. The development made Senator Ekweremadu and his wife, Nwanneka Ekweremadu take a young man to the United Kingdom for organ donation. They were, however, arrested by the UK police for allegedly facilitating the travel of the boy said to be a minor. The developing issue has stirred reactions across all boards in Nigeria and beyond. Martha in a video spotted online vowed to donate her kidney to save Sonia, adding that she was instructed in her dreams to help the lawmaker’s daughter. When asked why she wants to donate the kidney to the girl, she said, “ I need to do that because I need to help the girl. She’s dying and they have already shown me in my dream that I should help the girl. I already saw her a long time

Nigerian filmmaker Ugezu Ugezu has thrown a shade at Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus after posting a picture of the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Recall that Eniola Badmus took to her Instagram page to share a photo of Tinubu and his wife Oluremi and turned off the comment section. This earned her criticism online as many Nigerians stormed her subsequent posts to rain insults on her. Also, Ugezu in a post on Instagram threw a shade at Eniola Badmus stating that celebrities who turn off their comment section after posting a candidate aren’t proud of what they are posting. He added that those who engage in such acts are rotted into stomach infrastructure and can do anything for money. He said: “ Once they turn off the comment, it means they are not proud of what they are posting. They are rotted into stomach infrastructure and can do anything for money.” “Truth is … Nigerians know everything. When the time comes, they will turn on your tv and lea

Veteran Nollywood actress, Idowu Philips, popularly known as Iya Rainbow, has recounted the hurdles she experienced as a young mother while raising her kids. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats on Punch, the veteran spoke on how joyful she was when her son built a house for her. She explained that she was tagged a miser in Nollywood because her funds were used in raising her children. She explained further that she had to manage her expenses properly because she had no one to turn to for help and also because she was not interested in getting married again. Her words: “ It was reported in the press at the time that I was the cheapest actress. I was previously known as ‘Iya Osumare,’ not ‘Iya Rainbow.’ Even in church, when everyone else was buying clothes and jewelry for the holiday season, I dared not. The best I could do was buy (such items) for my children while wearing rags. It was due to a lack of funds and the inability to meet anyone (for help). I also didn’t want t

Taiwo Hassan Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan popularly called Ogogo has explained why he beat up some touts in Ilaro, Ogun State. Sharing the video of the incident on his social media page, Taiwo Hassan said he visited Ilaro for an inspection of a project and some guys walked up to him for the normal appraisals. However, things took a different turn when one of the touts dragged his cloth and demanded an amount he cannot pay. Taiwo Hassan said he asked the boy to leave him but he refused, asking him to do his worst and it led to a physical fight. He wrote: “ Before blogger’s pick this up, let me tell my side of the story and the truth. Was in Ilaro my own home town, for an inspection of a project, after which some unknown guys walked up to me for the normal appraisals. 1; We watch your movie 2; give up money 3; We watched you all through our childhood “All these as an actor we hear everyday, I offer all i had on me and one of them dragged me by my agbada and demanded

Shehu Sani Comrade Shehu Sani , a former senator from Kaduna Central, claims that President Muhammadu Buhari’s security chiefs are not carrying out their mandates. The former congressman discussed the country’s increasing security situation and the perceived inaction of the administration in addressing it on Arise TV. He said, “The problem we have been facing, is simply the fact that security chiefs are not performing their duty. They can’t be sacked by the parliament. It is the president that ought to take responsibility. For example, just last year, the Nigerian Defence Academy was attacked by bandits, and a soldier or two were kidnapped. Nobody was sacked. Nobody was penalized. Nobody resigned. And it is the responsibility of the president to take action.” Also Read:  We’ll Clamp Down On Those Profiting From Insecurity – Buhari He said the national assembly had at many times called for the sacking of the security chiefs to no avail. “Many times when we were at the national a

Reports have alleged that the doctor who was to carry out the kidney transplant on former Deputy Senate President IKe Ekweremadu’s daughter refused to go on with the procedure because the age of the 15-year-old donor was listed as 41 on his passport. Ekweremadu and his wife are being accused of trafficking a 15-year-old boy from Nigeria to the UK with the intent of harvesting his kidney for their daughter who has been on dialysis for some time now and is in need of a kidney. Shedding more light on the incident, Daily Mail, a British publication alleged that the doctor at the Royal Free in Camden became suspicious about whether the alleged victim was aware he was the donor of the kidney and whether he was 41 as his passport claimed. The ’15-year-old’ boy was given the passport of a 41-year-old in order to get into the UK, but did not know he was there to donate a kidney until he went for a hospital appointment in London, a court heard yesterday. After the victim arrived in the UK i

A man identified as Vincent Jeremiah has debunked claims of being the 15-year-old boy who was flown abroad by former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu for alleged organ harvesting. Recall that after reports of Ekweremadu’s scandal hit the web a young man subsequently went viral on social media with netizens claiming he is the individual involved in the said organ harvesting case. Reacting, the young man took to his Facebook page to state that he is presently in Nigeria and he is not linked to the incident. He wrote: “ PLEASE KINDLY DISREGARD THE POST FLYING AROUND WHICH SUGGESTS THAT I AM THE YOUNG MAN WHOM IKE EKWERENMADU ALLEGEDLY PAID FOR A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. MY NAME IS VINCENT JEREMIAH AND I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SAID INCIDENT! THANK YOU.” https://www.informationng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/290259958_605112184458429_5575446391213951786_n.mp4 The post Ekweremadu: Man Debunks Being The Victim Of Alleged Organ Harvest After Going Viral On The Internet appea