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Fate smiled on one Mr. Daniel Omunya who has been remanded in Okene prison, Kogi state for close to 2 years as he finally regained his freedom courtesy of some members of the National Youth Service Corps, Kogi state.


Mr. Omunya, a native of Benue state was arrested on his way from Benue en route Akure along okene /magongo express road in July 2015 by men of the Nigerian police force on a stop and search duty. He was alleged to have been in possession of a military camouflage shorts (Nika) in his bag.

He was a local cocoa farmer going to his farm at Akure. 



The NYSC legal Aid team Okene, led by Peter Dakwl visited the Okene prison on 23rd February, 2017 on a follow up on Mr Daniel's case, which was commenced by the previous batch.

After gathering much information, the legal aid team wrote a letter to the Okene high Court and Mr Daniel was brought to court on 28th of February.

The group followed the case vigorously even when the case was adjourned thrice.

The breakthrough came on 21st March 2017, when the chief judge of Okene high court considered the application valid, that Mr Omunya had stayed longer than the maximum jail term for his offense which was supposed to be six months.

Upon his release, the legal Aid team brought him to the "corpers" lodge Okene to meet with the NYSC local government Inspector, Mr lucky Onorkwopor.

On the 23rd of March 2017, Mr Daniel was brought before corps members during the JAC week lecture and freewill donations were made to assist him travel to reunite with his family.

A total Sum of thirteen thousand naira(
N13,000) was realized from the freewill donations.

Mr. Omunya could not hide his joy as he rained thanks and appreciation on the corps members for their ingenuity. He prayed God to meet the corps members at their varying points of need.

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By Franklin Onwubiko

Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence.

This definition best describes the story of Mr. Ikenna Henry Ozofor, the first Class graduate of Chemical Engineering and overall best graduating student from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Mr. Ozofor struck a near perfect cumulative grade point of 4.85 to emerge the overall Best graduating student of the varsity.

In an interview with franklinonwubiko.com, the Chemical Engineer disclosed that the journey to achieving such laudable feat was not a rosy one but he kept faith. According to him, he never doubted his abilities to achieving greatness. "I was convinced I had what it takes to be the best and always tried to give my best in whatever I did. Never doubted my abilities", he said.

Shockingly, Ikenna revealed that he never subscribed to long hours of reading but maximized the little time he engaged in reading and was consistent.
Hear him, "I am the type that doesn't read for long. My average reading duration was 4 hours but I was quite consistent in it". On how he was able to structure his daily routine while in school, the "Demgramite" (Old boy of Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha) stated, I wake on a regular day, prepare and go for lectures. When I return from lecture, I eat and sleep for about 5hrs, wake up and prepare for night class".

Unlike most first Class graduates who shunned social activities while in school, Ikenna engaged in these activities, in fact he could boast to have enjoyed school life. "Mine was different as I was socially conscious and participative. I attended most social functions during my first three years in school. Let me make it clear that I always start studying once the semester starts and before the period for social activities I would be almost through with the course outline", Ozofor disclosed.

Delivering the valedictory speech on behalf of 2015/2016 graduands of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka at the 11th convocation ceremony of the university held on Thursday, Ozofor expressed his unreserved gratitude to the Almighty God, the giver of life and pilot of success, whose love and mercy had seen them through the citadel of learning.

In his words, "My academic path has been decorated with God's special grace and providence as I enjoyed sound elementary and secondary education at Adonai Foundation School and Dennis Memorial Grammar School respectively, both in Onitsha, Anambra State."

"Having graduated with flying colours from DMGS and met the necessary requirement set by JAMB and the University Senate, I was admitted to study Chemical Engineering in this Institute of repute, the abode where giants are trained and nurtured."

"As demanded by it's worth, everything about UNIZIK will surely require that tenacity of purpose from the students ranging from the physical clearance during admission through final clearance prior to NYSC."

"I entered the University with little expectation. I did not even know what GP meant nor what first Class was. My priority then was to make sure I made 'A's in all the courses I took. The above goal demanded much sacrifice which I tried meeting through committed and consistent study."

"It was indeed five years of serious mission as there were times of ups and downs, but God's grace saw me through all the challenges and made me the best. I will not like to bore you with further stories. I am sure each and everyone of the graduands has their own stories."

"To my lovely and caring parents, Mr. and Mrs B. I. Ozofor, and the parents of other graduands, your labour of many years is yielding the desired fruits, may God bless you and keep you alive for us."

"To ABC Transport Company, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Chevron Agbami JV, and Allied Energy, your scholarships took care of the financial burdens during my undergraduate study. To these and some other scholarship bodies that provided assistance to some of the graduands, our promise is that your investment will not be in vain."

"Ladies and gentlemen, It is with unalloyed humility that I present to you great ladies and men of valor and integrity , whose tenacity of purpose won us the privilege of being the celebrants of today's ceremony comprising graduands trained, nurtured and groomed for excellence."

"May I clearly state that I am convinced that the 2016 Unizik graduands have the solutions to various issues that have battled Nigeria from blazing the trail as true giants of Africa and even beyond. This said, we are quite aware that Nigerians do not expect anything less from us, and by God's grace we shall not disappoint."

Advising other undergraduates, Ozofor said, "Pray to discover yourself and what works for you, put in the required effort and God's grace will perfect things for you. As posited by Colin Powell, there are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Don't give up!"

"In conclusion, here are graduands who have not just imbibed the qualities of discipline, self reliance and excellence but have also proved responsive and competent in task-tackling and mission accomplishment as evident in the recorded successes we made both in written, analytical and practical assessment we have been subjected to.That stated, I strongly recommend us for any job, task, function or mission where responsible and astute approach are required."

"We thank God, the University and our Teachers for allowing us pass through this University of all times", he concluded.

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Cc: Lalasticlala, Dominique, seun, mynd44

A female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Miss Onyinyechi Ezeugwunne was found dead this morning in room 16 at Anita Lodge near Yesa pharmacy juntion,Ifite road Awka.

An eye witness disclosed that the lifeless body of the girl and an unconscious young man, said to be the security man to the lodge,known as Sulieman,were found after the residents of the lodge broke down the door.

According to a facebook user, "Unizik Parrot", The said security man had kept his generator in the Kitchen (No escape for fumes), hence Carbonmonoxide from the Generator exhaust pipes found its way into the room killing the Young lady while the Security man is said to be in Coma.

However, another eye witness who pleaded anonymity revealed that the girl is believed to be dating the security man. According to him, it was believed that both smoked weed throughout the night because the room was filled with odour of weed as at when the door was forced open.

Meanwhile the Lodge President posited that around 9:00am, he was called by the lodge mates that the security man has not been responding to knocks at his door by the workers who came to collect the generator used for the work at the lodge well,which was in Suleiman's custody.

He stated that with the permission of the caretaker who was called on phone,the door was broken down,seeing that the young man was still breathing,he and another resident of the lodge entered bike and rushed to the security department of the institution.

The security officers came to the resident and took the unconscious man to the school medicals.

The body of the deceased girl was also taken away after the father and policemen came.

The cause of the death is still unknown at the time of filling this report.

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The principals, staff and students of Government Girls Secondary School Daura, the hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, were full of excitement as a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Franklin Onwubiko donated set of class room seats to the school.

The epoch event attracted the Emir of Daura Umar Farouk Umar who was represented by Alh. Rabe Musa Maiadua and Alh. Abba Yahaya Baure, the Honourable member representing Daura in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Yahaya, representative of the paramilitaries in the zone, the Zonal Inspector of NYSC, Daura Mr. Oketade Ifeoluwa, principals of both Junior and secondary section of the school, Corps members serving in the zone as well as students of the school.

In his address, Franklin Onwubiko, described the day as one of the turning points in his life. In his words, "I must say that today is an important day in my life as my dream to becoming a philanthropist has actually commenced. On a fateful day, I was moved to tears when I noticed students actually sat on bare floor in some classrooms. I thought of what to do, I had no money in my account. This became a burden and was committed to ameliorating the plight of the students.

"I wrote letters to people I could reach, but got no reply initially. "A million thanks to the oil magnate and CEO of Capital Oil and Gas, Chief Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who in his kind disposition and love for young people desirous of change in their society, decided to make this dream a reality. It's one thing to nurture a project and an entirely different thing to have someone not just believe in you but go out of their way to support the idea bearer. He's indeed a pillar, a blessing to this generation and a great inspiration". God bless you immensely Sir", he said.

Franklin, a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka called on well meaning individuals in the state to lend support to the growing academic needs of various institutions of learning in Katsina State.

Hear him, "What I've done today is very minute compared to the growing needs of this school and other schools in Daura, hence, I call on good spirited individuals from this community and beyond to see Education as a collective responsibility. I solicit for your support in any measure."

Urging his fellow Corps members to take a cue from his ingenuity, the Anambra born said, "To my fellow Corps members, I'd leave with this piece of word from the amiable DG of NYSC, General Kazaure, “I want to assure you that the people of the north are peaceful and friendly. Keep an open mind and give it a chance and a trial. Your posting is not by mistake, stay here and make some impact on the people of the state.”

Earlier in his remarks, Hon. Yahaya commended the Corps member for his love and passion in his service to his fatherland. He urged others to emulate him.

One of the representatives of the Emir, Alh. Baure while commending the Corps member prayed for the continued sustenance of the program as it has encouraged peace and unity in the country. He advised the students to be hardworking and serious with their studies in a bid to wearing the khaki uniform.

Shortly before commissioning the project, Mr. Oketade commended Franklin for making a mark within his service year. He called on the Corps members to borrow a leaf from him in leaving a legacy behind wherever they are serving. He advised them to see the scheme as an avenue to affect lives even in the little possible way. The Zonal inspector expressed his happiness over the completion of the project, describing it as the right way to go as long as NYSC is concerned.

In her vote of thanks, the principal of the school, Hajia Raulah Lawal who was visibly elated thanked the benefactor for coming to the aid of the school. According to her, the donation would go a long way in solving the most pressing need of the school. She prayed God to bless the Corps member, while calling others to imbibe a life of legacy which the young man is living.

In would be recalled that the Corps member had flagged off a sickle cell disease awareness campaign in secondary schools in the zone the previous day, which according to him was targeted at sensitizing the students on the need to go for genotype tests before proceeding for marriage. According to Franklin, at least 5 senior secondary schools have been mapped out for the project. He disclosed that the project would run throughout the month of march before his passing out parade in April.


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It was indeed a day of joy for the Almajiri kids at the Al Kalawa Almajiri school as corps members from the Editorial CDS club Daura, Katsina State donated clothes, mats and food to the school.

Presenting the materials to the Imam, Mallam Salisu Rabiu, the President of the club Franklin Onwubiko stated that the donation was part of a decision reached and agreed upon by members of the club as a way of touching lives in their immediate environment.

Mr. Onwubiko posited that the Charity project was specifically targeted at the kids as a way of giving them hope and faith in humanity. On the choice of materials, the President disclosed that having observed the kids for a while, clothings topped the list on the needs assessment. He maintained that the Almajiri kids are not different from other Nigerian kids and so deserve love, care and affection hence the decision of the club to embark on the charity project. He called on well meaning individuals to extend a hand of charity to the kids no matter how small.

Reacting to the gesture, Mallam Haruna Rabiu commended the club for extending their love to the kids praying for God's blessings on the Corps members.

In his remarks, an indigene who witnessed the donation, Dr. Sani Abdallah, showered encomiums on the Corps members whom he described as exceptional. He commended them for such a laudable project and called on the Federal Government to increase Corps members welfare.

Also speaking,  Mallam Mustapha Umar who represented the Zonal Inspector of Daura zone, Mr. Oketade Ifeoluwa while commending the Corps members, charged them to continue in their quest to impacting positively in the lives of the community where they serve as it is part of the core mandates of the scheme.

High point of the event was the donation of food items, mats and presentation of T shirts to over 50 Almajiri kids.

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Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has called for the review of NYSC in order for it to become a job creating platform as against what the scheme offers now .

Ubah who while speaking at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka at an event organized by Nigeria Economics Students Association ,(NESA),UNIZIK Chapter, called for the review of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Scheme from what it represents now to a scheme capable of solving Nigerian employment crisis .

The Anambra State born Entrepreneur Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah who was represented by his SSA Media, Ikechukwu Emeka Onyia advocate for new direction with respect to the NYSC Scheme while speaking on the topic " Entrepreneurship and Nigerian Youths : Ifeanyi Ubah Experience and Lesson ".

According to the MD Capital Oil and Gas , " NYSC is a scheme introduced by Federal Government as Interventionist Policy immediately after the civil war as an integration scheme and not for job creation.

But now , the greatest crisis facing Nigeria is that of unemployment and the development calls for the review of NYSC Scheme to reflect job creation .
The scheme founded in 70s is over 40years old and therefore begging for a review " he said .

Ubah went on to back his call for review of NYSC with below analysis ,
" Today , Federal Government pays each Corp member under NYSC Scheme N19,800 (Nineteen thousand Eight hundred naira ) per month and that gives us N237,600 per year and when you factor in other expenses that emanates from camping ,you will be having about N300,000  for each corp member per year .

Federal Government Mobilizes 150,000 graduates every year for NYSC . Let's use 150,000 graduates here .

If in a year , Federal Government mobilizes 150,000 graduates for NYSC and spends around three hundred naira (N300,000) on each of them , this amounts to N45 Billion (Forty Five Billion Naira ) per annum ".

The man many call ideas bearer went on to argue
" we can review the scheme and make our graduates go through various skill acquisition training upon graduation and N300,000 handed to them by Federal Government to establish the Entrepreneurship that he or she might have learned . We can hand over this three hundred thousands naira (N300,000) to our graduates after they must have passed through one three weeks or say one month Entrepreneurship or skill acquisition training as a seed or start up capital. " Ubah argued.

He further argue , "Yes , we can adjust the 12 months service year to three weeks or one month which will be use for the training of these graduates towards self reliance.

According to him , " what is the gain of spending N45 Billion on our graduates after which you push them to unemployment market ? Is it not better we train them and hand each of them the three hundred thousands naira ( N300,000 ) as a seed ?
Some of them can even use their own seed money to go into cooperative groups among themselves towards setting up various businesses upon graduation and by so doing , we will be creating job creators instead of Job seekers" he said.

Ubah challenged the students to redirect the conversation towards providing solutions to the challenges blighting the Nation as the country is faced with multiple economic shocks.

" You must start raising agenda for the policy makers of this Nation. Creating solution is what makes an Entrepreneur tick and you must rise to the occasion especially now that our Nation faces multiple economic shocks." he said.

" Good enough, there is hope because you are here today in this hall as  stakeholders in this great search for solutions ".

Ubah later called on the government to redirect its focus in creating enabling environment for Entrepreneurship to thrive in Nigeria.

"The truth is that Govt cannot do this alone and there is need for Government at all levels to start creating enabling environment through Public Policies that will stimulate entrepreneurial growth in the country in order to forestall recurring economic crisis in the country ".

Prof. Nwogwugwu of Economics Department, University Nnamdi Azikiwe University toed the line of Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah when he told the students that they must start thinking as job creators " You are here to learn how to solve problems facing our Nation and not to create one " he said.

Students later threw questions to Ubah who graciously responded .

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The deceased remains of female Corps member Vivian Wobu has been committed to mother earth amidst tears.

The Rivers State-born NYSC member serving in Kaduna State, reportedly passed on just 3 days after complaining about being seriously sick.

A friend to the deceased, Zinny Blue Stamford, who broke the news of her death on Facebook and shared the photos, wrote;

“Some people come into our lives and quickly go some people stay for a while and leave footprints in our heart. The good die young because God needs them.if you love someone better tell them while they are here the life of the dead is placed in the heart of the living. She was one of the rare ones.she was one of my MWC i never get to tell her b4 she left i remember she told me i can’t believe that the first day we chat was d last day.OMG this life is unbelievable and shocked at this news. What a sad day for me today…. i hate this..BLACKFRIDAY

 

“Am saying this from the buttom of my heart. Anyone i have ever offended directly or indirectly please find a place in your heart to forgive me.am human i make mistakes i sincerely plead for your forgiveness and today i forgive anyone whohave offended me also. I mean this. Cos no one knows NEXT tomorrow is far. If death can’t spare this young beautiful girl who am i? I wish RIP is RETURN IF POSSIBLE Wobo Vivian.”

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It was a great day of joy and thanks for the students of College of Health technology, Daura, Katsina State as a serving Corps member, Mr. Christopher Nkemdirim organized a sickle cell awareness campaign and free genotype tests for students of the college.

According to Christopher, a 2016 batch A corps member and serving in the college, the awareness campaign stems from prevailing spread of the disorder as most intending couples in the North do not see the need for genotype tests before proceeding to marriage and as such risk giving birth to children who could unfortunately be carriers of the disease.

He asserted that many innocent lives have been lost and most marriages broken while some are on the verge of collapse simply because of ignorance on the part of couples and intending couples.

According to the graduate of Human Physiology from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, the awareness became a burden to him hence his aligning with the core mandate which the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme was established, which is raising selfless youths who would make impacts in their various communities of postings.

Delivering the seminar, the guest speaker, Dr. Mashud Hadi Gwadabe stressed the need for people to acquaint themselves with their genotype.

According to Dr. Mashud, sickle cell disease is inherited, which means it is passed from parent to child. "To get sickle cell disease, a child has to inherit two sickle cell genes-one from each parent. When a child inherits the gene from just one parent, that child has sickle cell trait. Having this trait means that you don't have the disease but you are a carrier and could pass the gene on to your children", he stated.

Also speaking at the event, a laboratory scientist, Mr. Emma Abia urged the students to spread the awareness campaign to their friends and family explaining the need for knowing one's genotype. According to him, genotype tests should be a prerequisite before accepting a man's proposal or vice versa.

Earlier in his remarks, the Director of the College expressed his happiness over the awareness campaign which he described as a welcome development. He commended the facilitator for such a laudable initiative.

High point of the occasion was the free genotype test for the students.

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Cc: yokiti, Ogbeche77, CrazyMan

The Anambra state born visionary personage Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has stated that with conscientious interventionist policy, the commerce driven potentials of the state can be enhanced to become a commercial hub of the entire Sub-Sahara Africa.

Speaking at his country home Nnewi after FC Ifeanyi Ubah had defeated Rangers International with one goal to nil, during an interactive session with market leaders of the State , he said " we are blessed with ideas that can replicate Chinese type of economic recovery here in Anambra State if government understands its role in commerce. It is not just about collecting tax but to create commercial enhancement policy relationship between it and business owners " .

With government partnership with the traders and other business owners in the state, we can create a thriving local economy in Anambra state that will make it a commercial hub in sub-Sahara Africa" he re-iterated.

Ubah who went on to state that Anambra state must think beyond waiting for Federal Government intervention when we can build a strong economy on our own without looking the direction of the center.

" We as a state must get ambitious towards enhancing our commercial potentials by partnering with the traders in our state . 21century is not a century for lazy sub-national governments, rather a century that beckons on States to build a thriving local economy "

You can't grow a commercial activities in any territory where the traders or investors are not making profit . However, attracting business to the state is not enough, but making Policies that will reduce the cost of doing business in the state and create profit margin that will encourage business expansion which will in turn aid our economic recovery"

Without creating road map for commercial activities ,we will remain stagnant economically". Ubah said .

The man many call ideas bear, stated that Igbo race is endowed with the potentials to rival China in doing business, but regrets that our businessmen and women lack the requisite support of their state government which their Chinese counterparts do enjoy.
" We are the only black race that can mimick the Chinese style of doing business, but unfortunately our business players do not get government support like that of their Chinese counterparts. If I have the opportunity to govern Anambra state, I will not just replicate but internalize the Chinese model of commerce here in Anambra state " he said .

Ubah who speaks over 4 western languages and about 5 African languages stated that his knowledge of International business politics and that of local economy will help him achieve his set goals on issues of creating synergy between the international Business community and the local economy.

" See , I understand International business politics and how to synergize with foreign and local interest institutions for the benefits of our state's commerce. The point is that a 21century business community needs government with knowledge of commerce to thrive ."he said.

Cc: Lalasticlala, Puskin, Dominique, mynd44

Meet Patrick Chidolue, The Acclaimed Fastest Growing Entrepreneur In Nigeria


Fondly called Nnabuenyi, Chief Patrick Chidolue is a calm and calculated soft-spoken man. As much as he is an accomplished businessman and passionate about his heritage, he is also a devout Roman Catholic; a Knight of the church.

A research has revealed that he is the fastest growing entrepreneur in Nigeria as a matter of fact. The parameter used in reaching this conclusion include his accomplishments with little or no government patronage, partnerships with other international corporate bodies, previous projects, completed and future projects, as well as the dominance of his enterprises all over the country.

The accomplished entrepreneur is famed for being one of the pioneering investors in the telecommunication industry as he owned the defunct Cellcom telecommunication land line which was later sold off to Visaphone. Currently, he is the CEO/Executive Chairman of the Chelsea Group Ltd, a Nigerian multinational conglomerate company with interests in Hospitality, Construction, Real Estate, Power, Oil & Gas, Education and Agriculture. This is a breakdown of his industries.

. Hospitality – there are Chelsea Hotels Ltd in Central Area district & Wuse 2, Abuja and Chelsea Suites in Lagos; all five star hotels. The move to facilitate Chelsea Hotel, Ikeja is in the offing as well. There is also Patty Joy shopping complex.

. Real estate – Chidol Properties Ltd and Patnasonic Industies Ltd are two subsidiary companies that handle the real estate business arm of Chelsea Group Ltd. As a matter of fact, a multi-million naira Patnasonic estate has been completed in Abuja and the Patnasonic Phase 2 project is on-going.

. Agriculture – there are Chelsea Farms in Kogi state and Anambra state. Although farming has not commenced in the latter state, the 10,000 hectares of land in Kogi is currently being ploughed. And reports have it that partnership with a top South African firm is imminent. This is good news for Nigeria’s economy.

. Education – With Nigerian University commissioned approval secured, the construction of Chelsea University is completed in Gwarimpa, FCT and academic activities are billed to commence by September 2018.

Simply put, his is a case of vision meeting societal yearnings; Jack of many trades and master of all.

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan 2nd right) with the Fmr Gov. Of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi (1st left), after the meeting with congressman Steve Chabot (2nd left) and congresswoman Sheila Lee Jackson( 1st right) in the USA on Thursday.
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Reports reaching franklinonwubiko.com has it that a Rivers State born female NYSC member serving in Kaduna State,Vivian Wobo passed on in the early hours of yesterday after she complained of being seriously ill earlier this week.

Her friends took to her facebook timeline to mourn her death.

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Fondly called Nnabuenyi, Chief Patrick Chidolue is a calm and calculated soft-spoken man. As much as he is an accomplished businessman and passionate about his heritage, he is also a devout Roman Catholic; a Knight of the church.

A research has revealed that he is the fastest growing entrepreneur in Nigeria as a matter of fact. The parameter used in reaching this conclusion include his accomplishments with little or no government patronage, partnerships with other international corporate bodies, previous projects, completed and future projects, as well as the dominance of his enterprises all over the country.

The accomplished entrepreneur is famed for being one of the pioneering investors in the telecommunication industry as he owned the defunct Cellcom telecommunication land line which was later sold off to Visaphone. Currently, he is the CEO/Executive Chairman of the Chelsea Group Ltd, a Nigerian multinational conglomerate company with interests in Hospitality, Construction, Real Estate, Power, Oil & Gas, Education and Agriculture. This is a breakdown of his industries.

. Hospitality – there are Chelsea Hotels Ltd in Central Area district & Wuse 2, Abuja and Chelsea Suites in Lagos; all five star hotels. The move to facilitate Chelsea Hotel, Ikeja is in the offing as well. There is also Patty Joy shopping complex.

. Real estate – Chidol Properties Ltd and Patnasonic Industies Ltd are two subsidiary companies that handle the real estate business arm of Chelsea Group Ltd. As a matter of fact, a multi-million naira Patnasonic estate has been completed in Abuja and the Patnasonic Phase 2 project is on-going.

. Agriculture – there are Chelsea Farms in Kogi state and Anambra state. Although farming has not commenced in the latter state, the 10,000 hectares of land in Kogi is currently being ploughed. And reports have it that partnership with a top South African firm is imminent. This is good news for Nigeria’s economy.

. Education – With Nigerian University commissioned approval secured, the construction of Chelsea University is completed in Gwarimpa, FCT and academic activities are billed to commence by September 2018.

Simply put, his is a case of vision meeting societal yearnings; Jack of many trades and master of all.
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Fondly called Nnabuenyi, Chief Patrick Chidolue is a calm and calculated soft-spoken man. As much as he is an accomplished businessman and passionate about his heritage, he is also a devout Roman Catholic; a Knight of the church.

A research has revealed that he is the fastest growing entrepreneur in Nigeria as a matter of fact. The parameter used in reaching this conclusion include his accomplishments with little or no government patronage, partnerships with other international corporate bodies, previous projects, completed and future projects, as well as the dominance of his enterprises all over the country.
The accomplished entrepreneur is famed for being one of the pioneering investors in the telecommunication industry as he owned the defunct Cellcom telecommunication land line which was later sold off to Visaphone. Currently, he is the CEO/Executive Chairman of the Chelsea Group Ltd, a Nigerian multinational conglomerate company with interests in Hospitality, Construction, Real Estate, Power, Oil & Gas, Education and Agriculture. This is a breakdown of his industries.
. Hospitality – there are Chelsea Hotels Ltd in Central Area district & Wuse 2, Abuja and Chelsea Suites in Lagos; all five star hotels. The move to facilitate Chelsea Hotel, Ikeja is in the offing as well. There is also Patty Joy shopping complex.

. Real estate – Chidol Properties Ltd and Patnasonic Industies Ltd are two subsidiary companies that handle the real estate business arm of Chelsea Group Ltd. As a matter of fact, a multi-million naira Patnasonic estate has been completed in Abuja and the Patnasonic Phase 2 project is on-going.

. Agriculture – there are Chelsea Farms in Kogi state and Anambra state. Although farming has not commenced in the latter state, the 10,000 hectares of land in Kogi is currently being ploughed. And reports have it that partnership with a top South African firm is imminent. This is good news for Nigeria’s economy.

Education – With Nigerian University commissioned approval secured, the construction of Chelsea University is completed in Gwarimpa, FCT and academic activities are billed to commence by September 2018.

Simply put, his is a case of vision meeting societal yearnings; Jack of many trades and master of all.

Cc:Seun,mynd44,lalasticlala
http://www.franklinonwubiko.com/2017/01/the-silent-achiever-chief-patrick.html?m=1

By Iyke Nwokedi

Top officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday embarked on a day visitation tour of the FC IfeanyiUbah International Stadium to inspect the facility on ground and make appropriate recommendations geared towards the successful hosting of CAF Confederation Cup matches this season for FC IfeanyiUbah, one of Nigeria's flagbearers in this season CAF organized competition.

The team led by Mr. Bola Oyeyode (Director of Competitions, NFF) also had Dr. Christian Emeruwa (National Integrity Officer of the NFF) and Abdurafiu Yusuf (Assistant Technical Director) in attendance. Also present to welcome the visitors were the members of Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah led Anambra FA board such as its Vice Chairman, Barr. J. B. C Obikwelu and Secretary, Mr. Chijioke Onyedika.

The tour of the pitch commenced with the officials from the glass house having a mini seminar and talks for players and officials of the Anambra Warriors at the Club House located at No. 21 Nnobi road Nnewi. Chairman of the club, Chukwuma Ubah who introduced the officials to staff and playing personnel of the club, thanked the NFF officials for finding time to visit the club at this crucial moment in order to inspect the facility available as well as make appropriate recommendations were needed for a smooth and hitch free hosting of matches for the CAF organized competitions which kicks off in the month of February.

Leader of the delegation, Mr. Bola Oyeyode, NFF's Director of Competition thanked the Chairman of the club for the warm reception accorded them. Mr. Oyeyode in his opening remarks eulogized FC IfeanyiUbah for the inroads made already and their exploits in the past season and also admonished them on his perceived grey areas. The Competitions Director called on the players of the team to see themselves now as worthy ambassadors and they should always put up good conduct in portrayal of their present status.
Mr Oyeyode during the meeting talked extensively about the nitty gritty of International football participation, technicalities associated with the game, 17 Laws of the game and sanctions that comes with non compliance. He further made mention of the specific roles that members of the club officials should carry out in the led to and in the aftermath of the CAF Confederations Cup, he concluded by wishing FC IfeanyiUbah a successful outing as they participate in the competition proper.

In his address, Dr. Chris Emeruwa, National Integrity Officer of the NFF who doubles as National Security Officer/ Special Assistant to the NFF General Secretary talked about match fixing and irregularities in the modern game with much emphasis on sport betting, positive and negative implications to the smooth running of the roundleather game. Dr. Emeruwa stated that world football governing body FIFA, in its bid to stem the tide of unwholesome practices in the game have taken some measures such as a program called "Early Warning System (EWS)" instituted by FIFA to monitor every competitive match played in the globe. He also talked about the "Integrity Initiative Strategy" launched by FIFA aimed at paving the way for significant and much needed changes to FIFA's football governance structure, greater transparency and accountability. Dr. Emeruwa opined that the program marks a milestone on there path towards restoring FIFA's credibility as a modern, trusted and professional sports organization. He concluded by reeling out specific numbers to the players and officials of the club for contact and possible complaint in a case of were they are approached by unscrupulous elements for issues related to fixing a match for money.

In his contributions, Vice Chairman Anambra State Football Association, Barr. J. B. C Obikwelu while addressing all present at the occasion talked about the act of refereeing, player's psychology and modern trends in the game of football.

The NFF officials in the company of FC IfeanyiUbah eggheads and Anambra FA Board members thereafter proceeded to the Stadium for inspection of the facility. At the stadium, the officials took note of strategic points such as the Stadium Capacity, Dimension of the pitch, Pavilion and Stands, Lightnings (flood lights), Press Centre and Gallery, Players Dressing Rooms, Dugouts, Toilet Facilities, Stadium Management and Security.

They commended what was already on ground, made adequate recommendations and pointed out things to be put in place before their next visit to the massive edifice in a fortnight time for the final inspection and approval of the stadium to host the CAF Confederations Cup.

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The former Abia state governor shared the pictures on his facebook page with the short note.

"Paying a courtesy visit to  Nnamdi Kanu's wife, parents and siblings at the palace of Eze sir. I. O. Kanu, (Egwu Ugwu 11 of Afaraukwu ancient city)  Umuahia, Ibeku."


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Fast rising stand up comedian and compere, Prince Neche has reacted to the controversial post against pastors who invite comedians to church gatherings. 

The reaction came after the recent blast from Popular Nigerian dramatist and founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye, who spoke against Nigerian clergies who invite comedians to perform at their church events.

Mr. Bamiloye, who is also the president, Mount Zion Faith Ministries, tackled the controversial topic in a lengthy post on his official YouTube page on Monday.

Prince Neche reacted stating that even God has sense of humour. Read his post below: 

"I woke up this morning to a story on a blog where a Popular Nigerian pastor allegedly questioned the righteousness in inviting comedians to church events and sincerely speaking, here is my thought on the matter.

Firstly, when the Bible said man was created in the image of God, I like to think that that image is more on the inner abilities and potentials than on the physical appearance (i might be wrong) but if I am right, it means that if I have a sense of Humour, then God himself has a sense of Humour. So, laughter, happiness and Joy should be a core thing in the house of God. 
Listen, I don't know if its right or wrong to invite comedians to church, but I know a lot of people come to church with a level of heaviness in their heart that no activity in church interests them. What do you say about such people. Come to church heavy and go back heavy. Of course if one should come to church heavy hearted and goes home relieved because of a comedian that ministered in church then that's surely a plus and a step in the right direction.

Secondly, Do you know that comedy is a gift? Its a talent. And I also know that "all good and perfect gift comes from God" and remember the story of the talent in the bible. If you fail to use it, it will be taken away from you and given to someone who has used his its maximum. And yes, I know you will say that there are other places you can use your talent apart from the Church, but I say, if every talent comes from God, what better way to use the talent than to the glory of him who gave the talent?

I recognize also, that the major problem is that generally, comedians are seen as vulgar and mundane with no contribution whatsoever to spiritual upliftment, but permit me to say that THAT IS NOT TOTALLY TRUE. There are comedians who are born again, spirit filled, tongue talking and upright and trust me, if the church reject them, the devil will gladly make use of the opportunity.

Finally, I think the mistake of the church over the years is that they have used spirituality to quietly send the youth (who are supposed to be the future of the church) into the hands of the devil. I stand corrected but over the years, when you hear most secular artistes talk, they almost never forget to mention that they started from the church and gradually went outside the church in search of bigger platforms with which to maximize their talents and express themselves. Same is applicable to comedians. 

Not Every comedian is comfortable performing in clubs and Bush bars, some of us wants to bring it home to the house of our father where joy and happiness flow, where mercy and grace abound. I also know there are comedians who abuse the privileged of performing in church and say things that shouldn't be said in Church, but that doesn't make it wrong to invite comedians to church.

The Final Finally, The solution doesn't rest in stopping comedians from performing in church, but in carefully choosing who to invite to church. I say it again, "what better way to use your talent than to the glory of him that gave the talent" 
The devil has gained much from the complacency and negligence of the church toward Christians with special grace and talents,and its high time we do something about it, but then again what do I know. I could be totally wrong."

http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/12/even-god-has-sense-of-humour-prince.html?m=1

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I was selected for the President Obama’s YALI Leadership Training scheduled to hold November 6th- December 9th 2016 at the Regional Leadership Centre in Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Accra, Ghana.
The organizers booked an Arik flight and my itinerary read,
Benin City Airport (BNI) – Muritala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos (LOS) 11:30am-12:30pm, Sunday November 6th

Muritala Muhammad International Airport (LOS)- Kotoka International Airport Accra ( ACC) 5:15pm ( Nigerian Time ) – 5:15pm (Ghana Time), Sunday November 6th 2016.

On Sunday November 6th, I went to Benin Airport with a brown coloured /Cream Coloured luggage and a hand luggage containing my laptop and travelling documents..
At the point of Check in BNI, the officials couldn’t print a luggage tag for me which weighed about 14 kg. They however took a sticky paper and wrote BNI-LOS, 18 Delta and attached it to the arm of the luggage and my boarding pass was given to me. After passing through the airport screening, I proceeded to the departure hall to wait for my flight.
At 11:15am, our flight to Lagos was announced and I went to board. Passengers on the Lagos bound flight W3 621 were asked to identify their luggage before entering the plane. I noticed my luggage was not among the ones they assembled. We searched the airport and the luggage of Passengers waiting to board Air Peace but it was not among them.
Meanwhile, while we were waiting for the Lagos Flight, An Arik flight to Abuja boarded and took off.
I was told to go to Lagos and complain when I arrive. They told me the luggage was mistakenly misrouted through the Abuja bound flight. Initially, I resisted going to Lagos and demanded that my luggage be provided before I leave Benin Airport.
While all these were going on, the flight was ready to take off. In fact the door was locked against me because I was delaying the flight which was supposed to leave by 11:30am. The flight ended up leaving at 11:52am.
On landing in Lagos, I laid a complaint at the baggage service. They called Abuja airport who confirmed that they are in possession of the luggage. ABJ was thereafter instructed to send the luggage through the 3:00pm flight to Lagos. The officials also assured me that when the luggage arrives the domestic wing, they will facilitate its movement to the international wing so I can get it before joining the connecting flight to Accra by 5:15pm.
I proceeded to the International wing of Lagos Airport and also complained. At the point of check in, the officials, also assured me that I will get my luggage before leaving Lagos. By 4pm, I called to inquire the status of the luggage and was informed that the Abuja flight was delayed. .
At 4:45pm , I called again and was told the flight was yet to leave Abuja.
The officials at Lagos, told me to proceed to board the Accra fight that they will send the luggage to Accra when it arrives in Lagos.
I proceeded to board the Flight W3 305 and left Nigeria around 5:26pm.
Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport Accra, I complained at the baggage claim centre and the officials took the necessary details. I was told to check at the airport by 8:30pm when the last flight from Lagos arrives.
At 8:45 pm, I went to the airport and the luggage didn’t arrive. The official at the baggage service sent a mail to Lagos that night to put the luggage in the first flight for Monday November 7th.
The next day, I was at the airport as early as 7am, awaiting the arrival of the luggage, But it still didn’t come. I proceeded to Arik office in Kotoka Airport Ghana and while laying my complaint, the staff didn’t take me serious. Their attitude was nauseating, They were busy playing music , gisting and the person who was supposed to attend to me was busy chatting on whatsapp while I was talking to him. At that point, I was forced to shout on him and asked ‘ Sir , could it be because I am not in my country, that’s making you attend to me like this, or is this how Arik staff attend to customers? My shouting attracted Security officials who then calmed me down. One Mr David (Arik Air staff) thereafter took out time to listen to me. He called Abuja and Lagos Airport immediately to inquire the status of the lugagge. Abuja confirmed that they received the luggage but sent it to Lagos. The official at Lagos , One Mr Wasiu said he will contact the domestic wing of Lagos airport to inquire the status of the luggae.
That was how it ended that day. Mr Wasiu didn’t call back and he didn’t pick calls to his phone..

On Tuesday, November 8th, I also went to the airport to check the status of the luggage. The officials in Ghana called Lagos and they could not account for the luggage. At that point, it dawned on me that my luggage was nowhere to be found and might not be coming to Accra.
It’s been over 4 weeks now and as at the last time I checked at the airport, My luggage has still not arrived.

The non-arrival of my luggage for the training rendered me disorganized for over 4 weeks the training lasted.
For an airline that brags as West Africa and Nigeria’s largest airline, what does it take to transport a luggage from Lagos to Accra, a journey that is barely one hour? I am thoroughly convinced that Arik Air is inefficient with no respect for the wellbeing of their customers. I demand that my luggage be produced now because I won’t keep quiet until I get it.
Arik air, WHERE IS MY LUGGAGE

Ogbemudia Eddy Uwoghiren..
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It was an event were honours were giving to those who deserved it. In his usual love and honour for youths, Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah attended the Call to Bar ceremony 2016 to identify with Ndi Anambra whom have been the salts of youth development in Anambra.

One of the highlight was his strong presence to celebrate with one of the Youth leaders in the state,  Barr Ifesi Muoneme who tops as the convener of The Anambra Achievers (TAA) and also an erstwhile Chief Judge of the Students Union Government, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.

He also identified with one of the first class graduates from Anambra state, Barr.Promise Madubuobu, a former Chief Judge of the Law Students Association (LAWSA)  Unizik. He rewarded the young lady with an undisclosed sum of cash in foreign currencies.

Addressing the press, Ubah said, "Today, I am much delighted and proud to see that Ndi Anambra have continued to become pacesetters and has never relented in distinguishing themselves in all they do. I am happy to celebrate with these young stars, our first class brain and most especially one of my media activists together with his friends. He also happen to be a son to me. Ifesi Muoneme is a young man with so many God given talents.  have known and admired the young man from his days in the University, for being vocal and fearless. His type will give hope to to the hopeless and also Justice to the common man because when you hear him speak, you will know that truly he is a Minister in the temple of Justice.

To our own first class material, what more can I say than to congratulate her for taking the bull by the horn and making our state proud having achieved this great feat. More is to come on her way, and as a shining star, the sky is her starting point. I am so proud of Anambra youths because they are doing great and excellent. Congratulations to all of them as I wish them successful practice. As the Chief Justice of Nigeria charged them all today, may they be just in all their dealings and likewise advocate for the best interest of Nigeria and for a better society.

Recall that currently Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah is sponsoring 71 Anambra youths for a trip to London. One of the activists in the state and leader Association of People Living with sickle cell disorder, Aisha Edwards encouraged leaders in Anambra state to emulate Dr Ifeanyi Ubah who has set unprecedented record in youths empowerment since the creation of the state.

http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/12/dr-ifeanyi-ubah-empowers-anambra-born.html

By Franklin Onwubiko

The vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo has re-emphasized the commitment of the federal government in encouraging industrialists in the country.

Prof. Osibanjo disclosed this today at the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Nnewi as part of his working visit to Anambra State.

The Vice President who was accompanied by the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and the minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, explained that the purpose of his visit is to see for himself the problems and challenges manufacturing companies are facing and what the government can do to assist them overcome these challenges.

He further assured the company of Federal Government's commitment in patronizing Innoson Vehicles just as they recently did by approving the purchase of 40 of the Innoson IVM carrier for the Federal Road Safety Commission.

The climax of the President's visit was the immediate purchase of five units of Innoson IVM Carrier by the Governor Obiano.

http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/11/vp-osibanjo-visits-innoson-vehicle.html

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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State formally receives Federation Cup champions, FC Ifeanyi Ubah at the Governor's Lodge in Amawbia.

The players and the technical adviser all adorned in colourful Isiagu.

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The Management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah has concluded its end of Season meeting and is poised to reposition the club for greater heights and a successful CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

Management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah has approved and released cash reward(winning bonuses) for the players, management and the supporters club to appreciate them for their commitment and determination throughout the season and the eventual triumph as follows:

a) N10,000,000 for the footballers.

b) $10,000 for the Head Coach/Technical Director, Mitko Dobrev and Assistant Coach, Rafael Everton.

c) N3,000,000 for the management and coaching staff.

d) N2,000,000 for the supporters club.

The Management has also approved a minor reorganization in the top echelon of the coaching staff aimed at rejigging the team. In this regard, Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenichi Yatsuhashi, a Japanese-American and former Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak as the new Head Coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah. He holds a USSFA and National Youth Coaching licence, a CONCACAF Internatonal Coaching licence, an NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma and a KNBV Advanced Diploma, IFA GK Certificate and FIFA and FIFA/AFC Grassroots Certificate.

Management is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Yaw Preko as the new Assistant Coach/Physical trainer of the Club. Yaw Preko joins Fc Ifeanyi Ubah from Accra Hearts of Oak where he was acting Head Coach. Yaw Preko is also currently the Acting Head Coach of Ghana's national Team (Black Stars of Ghana) and a former top striker in Turkish football club, Fenerbahce S.K.

Management has also promoted its Bulgarian Head Coach, Mitko Dobrev to the position of the Technical Director of the Club whilst its Brazilian Assistant Coach, Rafael Everton has been offered to retain his position as the Assistant coach in addition to a new role as Head Coach, Youth Develpoment of the FC Ifeanyi Ubah football Academy.

On another note, following the successful utilization of the N100,000,000 war chest handed down to the team by the Management during the mid season, Management is pleased to announce the approval and release of the sum of N150,000,000 to the club for the enhancement of the club, signing of additional players and vigorous preparation for next season's CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeria Professional Football League as well as Federation Cup.

Management is also pleased to announce that it has also concluded plans to commence on a two-week European tour of 5 countries including the United Kingdom, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Turkey.

The road show, presentation of the cup to the people of Anambra State and official unveiling of newly appointed technical officials will take place on the 16th of November, 2016.

Management once again thanks all its supporters, coaching crew and players for their supports so far.

http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/11/fc-ifeanyi-ubah-reshuffles-management.html

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Alas!

From Teslim Balogun Stadium

#FederationCupFinal

Fulltime

Fc Ifeanyi Ubah 0

Nasarawa United 0

A very competitive final between FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Nasarawa Utd from the blast of the whistle till the final minute, the game lived up to billing.

The game ended in penalty kick and FC Ifeanyi Ubah emerged victorious in a 5-4 goal aggregate.

Congrats to the Anambra warriors. 

Details later...

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It was all tears in the peaceful community of EKWULUMMILI in Anambra state as 6 siblings who died recently as a result of food poising were committed to mother earth. 

May their souls rest in peace. 

(Graphical pictures) 
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Nnewi-born billionaire and Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, has offered the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration what he described as the solution to the biting recession, as well as crash the proliferating Dollar/Naira disparity in the foreign exchange market.

Speaking at the World Youth Gathering, Holy Ghost Adoration Ground, Uke in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ubah lamented, stating that there was nothing wrong with the Nigerian economy. Rather, he pointed out the country's lack of good economic managers as being responsible for the current economic plight.

Recall that last February, Ubah had vowed on national television that if consulted by President Buhari, he could use his technical know-how to stabilize the Naira to an exchange rate of N200=$1.

At the time, the Dollar/Naira disparity had skyrocketed that N400 was already exchanging for $1 in the Parallel market.

Insisting on his earlier stance of possessing the technical expertise on how the Dollar/Naira disparity can be crashed, Dr. Ubah pointed that "the only solution to Nigeria's economic problems is one - addressing the cancer that has persistently eaten up our Forex. According to him, the cancer responsible for the proliferating Dollar/Naira disparity can be eliminated if 10 modular refineries are set up. "The second cancer that is affecting us is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)." Ubah stated.

The oil magnate stated at the Adoration Ground in Uke, "I said that I am going to bring down the dollars, I sought for consultations because in the past I have done so many things and at the end of the day, people took the glory. This is an issue that is very important to me. The Government must understand this. Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the World today said, 'it's not about academics, it's about being streetwise."

"Money-making is an art. There is nobody that can't make money. It depends on how you design the art of making money. Now, let me give you an example today and let me also proffer a solution to Nigeria's economic problems.

"The biggest Forex consumer in Nigeria today is the Petroleum Product Downstream sector, of which I am the leader. Petroleum products take over 75 per cent of the Forex that Nigeria generates. Therefore, if you want to attack the difference between the Naira and the Dollar, which no expert has been able to find a solution, what you need to do is to find an alternative, so that the demand for Forex needed for the importation of petroleum products will crash.

"If you do that, you have taken away 75 percent of that cancer that is taking away our dollars. And how do you do this? There's what is called top-up refineries. Some top-up refineries can cost us as little as $200million.

"If I am the Chief Economist of this country, and I want to bring back the value of Naira and bring life back to the economy of Nigeria, what I need to do is to take up a $2 billion bond from our reserve. If I am able to take a bond of $2billion from our reserve, which is not money I am spending, but a bond, our money remains. I can take this $2billion and then share it among 10 companies. In those 10 companies, I will create Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) of 10 oil marketers to one company.

"If you bring 10 oil marketers to run one company and Government funds them for 10 years, it means that all of us will go there and we will bring the best of us to manage the company.

"Therefore, what we are going to do is create 10 companies along the whole water lines of Nigeria, and in six months time, we can now refine our crude oil here in Nigeria, instead of taking it abroad to refine. By so doing, we don't need to buy dollars anymore to import petroleum products. It means that we can now be refining our crude oil, using it to meet our own petroleum needs.

"Petroleum product is one of the biggest factor today in this country. Without fuel, nobody can drive to Uke today. If students go on strike, Government may show neglect. If doctors go on strike, Government may neglect. But once there is a strike over fuel, the Government will always run to see how it will stop the strike."

According to the Publisher of Authority Newspapers, "We must understand that fuel is a critical factor in Nigeria. Because it's a critical factor in Nigeria today, Government is so fragile towards challenging the petroleum industry. This is very important and whoever the Chief Economist of Nigeria is, he/she must take this as the only solution. There is no other solution".

"This solution is coming today at the Adoration Ground and this is the first time I am saying it. That is the secret that I said I needed them (government) to consult me. But today, if they can translate it, they will know that Holy Ghost of Adoration Ground has revealed it."

The President FC Ifeanyi Ubah said, "The only solution to Nigeria's economic problems is one - addressing the cancer that eats up our Forex and setting up 10 modular refineries can solve that problem. The second cancer that is affecting us is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

"The duty of EFCC is to look into financial crimes. The duty of EFCC is to look into those that have taken so many waivers. So many people in Nigeria today are big men because they are enjoying government waivers. Majority of Nigeria's big men are lazy people. They always find a way to take waivers.

"The EFCC must come to terms with their duty and create a real economic crime desk. If the EFCC can look into every importer accessing dollars and what our dollars are being used for. If the EFCC can create an economic code that everybody that must use to access dollars making it mandatory that every bid should be made through the EFCC, if everybody is made to sign a guarantee that the government can look into whatever he/she has bid and monitor the use of the money, those that are milking Nigeria's dollars will run away.

"The EFCC must stop the pursuit of only past leaders. Not that they should not do their job by going after past leaders, but they need to look into the amount of Nigerians that are taking waivers, they need to look at the number of people accessing dollars for agricultural contents who divert the same dollars to Dubai and then bring the dollar back into the country to make money without doing anything.

http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/11/how-buhari-can-crash-dollarnaira.html

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Seun, Lalasticlala, Ishilove, Mynd24

A friend sent in these pictures of the massive queue at the famous Ojota Pedestrian bridge in Lagos. According to her, she's been on the queue for 30 minutes now.

Lagos State government should find a solution to this before it leads to a major catastrophe.


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The growing rate of violence against women in the society is becoming unbearable. Virtually no week passes without a national daily reporting cases of violence against women. Even when it abounds in quantum, we only get to hear of few.

Many young girls have become victims of rape and subjects of sex slave. Most of which are scared to go public with such cases of assault.

This formed the premise of the seminar organized by the Stellawhyte foundation (SWF), a Non Governmental Organization whose preoccupation is sensitization of the public on the ills of violence against women and rape.

According to the leader of the foundation, Miss Okhueleigbe Ebosetale popularly known as Stella whyte who is also the  an ambassador to Afriwomen Magazine, Senegal and former Miss ITV, the foundation is out to curb the excesses of violence against the feminine gender as well as the prevalence of rape in the country through proper sensitization and provision of succour to victims of assault. Stellawhyte disclosed that her passion to salvage the female folk from the scourges of home violence and rape necessitated her establishing the foundation.

Stellawhyte believes that this scourge can be nipped in the bud through collective responsibility. She urged the society join her foundation in standing up against violence of all sorts against the female folks.

The foundation visited secondary schools in Benin, Edo state which include sensitizing the students on the need to shun violence against the female folks and rape,  not only that urging them to spread the campaign to their various homes.

The students expressed satisfaction on organization of the seminar, promising to stand against violence of any sort against women and rape. The also promised to take up the campaign to their various localities.

Members of the foundation who participated in the tour include Mr Emmanuel Idoko and Godwil Esodele.

Yesterday was indeed a sad day for the entire staff of Diamond bank as well as the Nnamdi Azikiwe University community as the news filtered in about the death of Miss Jennifer Obayi, who until her death was a staff of the bank.

According to a close friend,  the late Miss Obayi was involved in an accident.

Many of her acquaintances who took to social media to mourn this beautiful damsel, described her as friendly, humane and with a good heart.

Details later...

WARNING :graphic Image
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By Franklin Onwubiko

History is being set today somewhere in Lagos State Nigeria as the fastest rising club side in the Nigeria Premiership Football League, FC Ifeanyi Ubah is hosting the prestigious London based partners, the West Ham United FC.

This great partnership between FCIU and West Ham United is a step in the right direction set to place the privately owned club side on a higher pedestal in her quest to becoming a continental name as far as the round leather game is concerned.

This particular partnership has set in motion a paradigm shift in the Nigerian sports sector especially where it concerns football. This would not have been possible except for the foresightedness of a man who has transcended all barriers in not just identifying his passion but also living it to the fullest.

Top executives at West Ham United led by the Managing Director, Angus Kinnear and President of FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah will today Wednesday, unveil the blueprint that will streamline the hunt for the next Nigerian superstar after the likes of the celebrated football icons like Maradona, Pele, Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo amongst numerous others.

The project which has been designed to identify and nurture talented Nigerian kids within the age range of 6 and 15 years, is billed to kick off in December with coaches and scouts of West Ham United in regular attendance to offer technical support throughout the duration of the project.

The successful kids will further be enrolled into the prestigious Ifeanyi Ubah football academy; this is geared towards harnessing their talents, hence providing a handful of talented players for West Ham United to pick from quarterly.

Earlier in August, FC Ifeanyi Ubah signed a long term partnership with West Ham United with a view of championing a good number of football-related projects.

Speaking to newsmen at the weekend in Lagos, Dr. Ubah explained the aim of the ‘Talent Hunt Programme’ and how that will metamorphose to a football Academy run by both West Ham United FC and FC Ifeanyi Ubah.

According to Dr. Ubah, the unveiling of the historic partnership is premised on football development with the discovery of future football stars in a country so rich in football talents waiting to be harnessed top on the priority list.

In his words, "West Ham are known to have one of the best academies in the world having produced players like Sir Trevor Brooking, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick to mention but a few and they are eager to identify and handpick talented African players that they can develop. The search for the next Lampard, Payet, Kanu and Okocha just begun and we believe this talent hunt will help us achieve our goal”.

It is expected that more details on the next level of the collaboration between FC Ifeanyi Ubah and West Ham FC will be unveiled today in Lagos and tomorrow in Nnewi, the hometown of the oil mogul.

It will not be long before Nigeria will return to her glorious days in football which is unarguably a viable and money spinning sector today if well harnessed. Thanks to the foresightedness and pragmatic approach to issues by the CEO Capital Oil and Gas, Dr. Ubah whose ingenuity as it concerns sports development in Nigeria and Africa is unparalleled. Indigenes of Anambra state which is the home state of this change agent and the primary benefactors of his change initiative should brace up and key into the vision of this great man.

It is no news that the spirit of oneness and happiness which the game of football breathes is gradually creeping into the state as has been witnessed in the home games of FCIU. The massive games village currently under construction has even before completion turned to a tourist site as the place becomes over crowded during the home matches of the fast rising NPFL side.

Parents should encourage their talented wards to key into this life changing opportunity this historic partnership breeds.

Franklin Onwubiko, writes from Daura, Katsina State.

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http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/10/ifeanyi-ubah-fc-vs-west-ham-united-when.html

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So mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme is now by balloting?

A circular has been making the rounds that the NYSC directorate headquarters, Abuja has greatly slashed the number of corps members from institutions going for the service Batch B 2016.

A circular  from one of the institutions has it that the number required of the institution was slashed from 2,314 to only 894.

According to them, this is due to tight budgetary allocation of the scheme.

The implication  of this is that most graduates will now have to spend greater number of years at home pending when their names falls into the ballot scheme.

Is it not about time this scheme is reviewed?

http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/10/nysc-slashes-number-of-batch-b-2016.html

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has introduced measures to curb the excesses of corps members serving in the North Western states who abscond on duty. Hence, it has introduced biometric verification measures.

This was disclosed at the ongoing NYSC Training Workshop on Biometric Clearance of Corps Members in LGAs, happening LIVE in Katsina State.

The theme of the workshop is "Ensuring Accountability of Corps Members & Activities in LGAs using ICT."

As culled from the NYSC Facebook page, the statement read:

"Gentlemen Corps members, right from OCTOBER, 2016 all serving Corps members in the North-West Zone of Nigeria will now use biometric verification for their monthly clearance.

Your FINGERPRINT is now your pass to mark your monthly attendance. We're working around the clock towards Ensuring Accountability of Corps Members & Activities in LGAs using Information Technology.

Tell a friend to tell a friend, No more ghost corpers.

More pictures of the workshop @
http://www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/09/no-more-corps-members-as-nysc-goes.html?m=1


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It was reported days back how some priests were attacked by Fulani herdsmen on their way to Enugu. One was abducted while the others escaped with varying degrees of injuries.

One of the survivors has expressed gratitude to God for sparing his life and that of others while calling for prayers over the release of the abducted priest.

Read Details below:

From the recovery bed of the chaplin St. Camillus de Lellis Chaplaincy, UNIZIK Okofia, Nnewi, Fr. Chetanna Jude Chukwuneke

THANKS BE TO GOD

Dear friends, thank you so much for your solidarity, goodwill messages, calls and most importantly your prayers. I am very much stable, hale and hearty.

Our Lord did the greatest miracle for me: I was shot in the head through the side window of the drivers side by Fulani hoodlums along Obimo in Uzo-Uwani, near Nimbo both in Enugu state. The pellets stopped few inches to my brain/skull, and left orbit and ear.

It could have been the end but GOD
SAID IT'S NOT YET TIME. However, I still have some pellets in my face.

Finally continue to pray for Fr Emmanuel Dim who was abducted. Also Fr Prof Ezeokana is recovering from burns.

More Pictures @

http:// www.franklynonwubiko.com/2016/09/clergyman-recounts-ordeal-in-hands-of.html?m=1

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