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 Nairaland General › Re: Sen Ifeanyi Ubah Hosts 2019 OAU End Of Year Party by grassrootsig(op): 3:02am On Nov 25, 2019 |
Boringdraw1:This OAU Stands for Old Aguata Union and not higher institution Thanks
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen Ifeanyi Ubah Hosts 2019 OAU End Of Year Party by grassrootsig(op): 12:03am On Nov 25, 2019 |
The Prince of the Senate hosts OAU
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| Nairaland General › Sen Ifeanyi Ubah Hosts 2019 OAU End Of Year Party by grassrootsig(op): 11:59pm On Nov 24, 2019*. Modified: 3:59am On Nov 25, 2019 |
Ifeanyi Ubah hosts 2019 OAU end of year party Twelve out of the entire Fifteen Traditional Rulers from Old Aguata Union were in attendance The Senator representing Anambra South and National Leader of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday, hosted members of the Old Aguata Union (OAU), Nnewi branch as they celebrate their 2019 end of the year party. The Old Aguata Union is made up of indigenes of Orumba North, Orumba South and Aguata Local Government Areas that were created out of the old Aguata Local Government Area. Addressing the gathering, Senator Ubah appreciated their undiluted support for him since the campaign era till now. He assured them that he will continue to put in his best to promote the interests of ndị Anambra South at the upper chamber. The Anambra South Senator further urged the traditional rulers and title holders of the local government areas of the union to sustain the existing peace in their various communities. He also assured them that he will always support their efforts in promoting peace and national unity. The event which took place at the Nnewi residence of the Anambra South Senator was attended by members of the Union, their traditional rulers and title holders.
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| Nairaland General › Sen Ifeanyi Ubah Mourns The Death Of Rev Fr Edmund Nwagbala by grassrootsig(op): 7:23pm On Nov 17, 2019 |
SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH COMMISERATES WITH NNEWI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OVER THE DEATH OF REV. FR. EDMUND NWAGBALA. I am very saddened to hear of the death of Rev. Fr. Dr. Edmund Nwagbala, who lost his life in an alleged fire explosion at his residence yesterday Saturday, November 16, 2019. I imagine a triumphant welcome in Heaven, because this is the home going of one of God’s most precious gifts to humanity, a life marked by kindness and unusual selflessness has gone to be with the Lord. On behalf of the good people of Anambra South, I wish to convey my sincere condolences to the Bishop, the entire Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Nnewichi as well as family members and friends who are grieving this untimely loss. Rev. Fr Nwagbala was a great spiritual leader, model, and example for all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. His forthrightness, his steady and consistent leadership, his commitment to peace, and personal devotion to the triune God will be missed in a world that sorely needs these rare qualities. Undoubtedly, Rev. Fr Nwagbala’s ascension to the realm of celestial glory has left an indelible scar in our hearts, but while mourning his departure, I am much more comforted by the good news that he is now resting with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ the King whose death and glorious resurrection has secured eternal life for all who believe in him. We are consoled by the fact that he has moved into the nearer presence of our Lord and is advancing from glory to glory. He fought the good fight; he finished the race; he kept the faith. Now he, who longed for our Lord’s appearing, has received the crown of righteousness. I have alerted the relevant Authorities and agencies to probe into the root cause of the fire explosion and investigate the circumstances that might have led to this unfortunate incident. May he rest now forever in the peace of Christ and may God comfort and console his family and loved ones. Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah. Anambra South Senatorial District.
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| Nairaland General › One Tiny Warning Shot For Azubogu And His Media Team. by grassrootsig(op): 7:20pm On Nov 13, 2019 |
ONE TINY WARNING SHOT FOR AZUBOGU AND HIS MEDIA TEAM. It is often said that when the truth is blurred by distorted facts, noise and misinformation, perception becomes reality and all is lost. This happens to be the case of the Azubogu media team who have embarked on a media diatribe to smear to personality of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah: The Prince of the Senate who is presently a towering figure in the Ninth Senate. I understand the damage low self-esteem could inflict on hapless individuals who have at some point benefited so much in the past from Ifeanyi Ubah’s benevolence and suddenly stopped enjoying those privileges as a result of their self inflicted delusions, but I think the most honourable thing to do now is to move on. Turning into attack dogs and objects of scorn on social media, is to say the least, pitiable and saddening. A honourable member who never found you competent enough to appoint you as an aide will certainly not find you a trustworthy sycophant. Before now, i would have completely dismissed the smear campaign as an attention seeking move, but for the purpose of clarity and to put issues in proper perspective here are facts Azubogu’s media team should have considered before engaging in this ridiculous macabre dance: 1. Chris Azubogu is a huge benefactor of Senator of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s political benevolence. It is well known fact that Ifeanyi Ubah has always been a household name with formidable contributions to the Nation’s economy and tremendous assets worth hundreds of billions of Naira. It is sad that the same cannot be said for Chris Azubogu who was merely a shadowy and relatively unknown I.T consultant before Ifeanyi Ubah and few other benefactors sponsored him into the House of Representatives. So how then can one compare Chris Azubogu to Ifeanyi Ubah? That would be akin to comparing a son to a father, or an agama lizard to an alligator. 2. In 2015, While Ifeanyi Ubah was in PDP he founded and ran the biggest Presidential campaign structure: Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) which gave Ex President Goodluck Ebelle Jonathan 70% visibility and was also the Deputy DG, Contact and Mobilization during GEJ’s re-election campaign. This a feat which Azubogu who has been a member of PDP for almost a decade isn’t close to achieving till date. 3. While Senator Ifeanyi Ubah presides over 7 local governments as the elected Senator representing Anambra South, Chris Azubogu represents 3 local under Anambra South and remains answerable and surbodunate to Senator Ubah at the National Assembly. 4. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is the National Leader of YPP and already has the Governorship ticket in his pocket, while Chris Azubogu on the other hand has numerous contenders to face to get his party’s ticket. He should focus on clinching his party ticket before launching a smear campaign against Senator Ubah. 5. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah owns a multi billion international games village in Nnewi/Ozubulu which is the first privately owned stadium to be certified by CAF in West Africa. This is a feat Anambra State Government could not achieve in 25 years. Senator Ubah made this possible in less than two years. 6. Senator Ubah has sponsored hundreds of Anambra youths to Countries like UK, Russia, Dubai amd Egypt. Soon, his aides; will be traveling to Havard Kennedy Institute for a legislative studies and policy making program in USA, afterwhich they will be traveling to China for a brief commercial expo forum. 7. Adichie Izuchukwu, Bernard Nwanya, Okonkwo Godspower are all aides of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah who are in the payroll of the National Assembly and have toured several parts of The world and Nigeria with their principal. Can the same be said of Chris Azubogu’s aides? 8. FC Ifeanyi Ubah has consistently remained a force to be reckoned with in the NPFL despite the numerous setbacks that have relegated privately owned clubs like Remo stars, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC and co, FC Ifeanyi Ubah has remained on top and is currently in third position on the NPFL table. 9. The case between Capital Oil and AMCON has been a subsisting case which has been in court for years. It is important to note that till date, no court of competent jurisdiction has found Capital oil wanting. A company having operational setbacks for over two cannot pay workers salary when revenue hasn’t been generated for years now. 10. In less than 6months. Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah has been able to bring in the media industry, The Authority FM becoming the first Radio Station in Nnewi Town, a commercial enclave known for its industrial viability. With the commencement of broadcast in Anambra, Authority 91.9FM is the first Radio Station in Nnewi and presently boasts of an expansive coverage as it draws its audience from local communities in Anambra, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Delta, Edo, Kogi, Benue and Ondo states. The establishment of the radio station has offered several employment opportunities and is geared towards engendering socioeconomic development and reducing unemployment in Anambra State. In a sane clime, youths like Onyedika Anambra would have recused himself from being an attack dog and focus on his pharmaceutical career since Chris Azubogu didn’t consider worthy of appointing him as an aide. Conclusively, I wish to categorically and sternly warn the Azubogu Media team to desist from launching unnecessary attacks on the personality of Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah. The callous and unwarranted attacks by these enemies of peace and decorum is to say the least, despicable, condemnable and symptomatic of a pathetically disoriented media team. In their futile attempts to pull Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah down at all costs, lies have become a stock in trade, mischief a major commodity, and serial mendacity a character flaw of their media team. Social media is only but a tiny fraction that constitutes a little percentage of the electorate. Let us focus on issue based narratives that will help change our polity for good. A word is enough for the wise!
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen Ubah Hosts Afaigboefuna Mkts Stakeholders In Anambra by grassrootsig(op): 8:03pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Still on Afaigboefuna markets stakeholders with Sen Ubah
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen Ubah Hosts Afaigboefuna Mkts Stakeholders In Anambra by grassrootsig(op): 8:01pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Afaigboefuna markets stakeholders with Sen Ifeanyi Ubah
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen Ubah Hosts Afaigboefuna Mkts Stakeholders In Anambra by grassrootsig(op): 7:58pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Markets stakeholders of Afaigboefuna in Anambra State gathered @ Sen Ifeanyi Ubah's residence
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| Nairaland General › Sen Ubah Hosts Afaigboefuna Mkts Stakeholders In Anambra by grassrootsig(op): 7:54pm On Nov 10, 2019*. Modified: 8:56pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
The number one citizen of Anambra South Senatorial District; The Prince of the Senate; Sen Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah hosted matrons and Patrons of Afaigboefuna from the 65 Markets in Anambra State The Senator representing Anambra South, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday, hosted matrons and Patrons of Afaigboefuna from Anambra Markets wing at his Umuanuka Otolo Nnewi residence. In his welcoming speech; the senator thanked the August visitors for their unalloyed support towards his political ambition all these years more especially before during and after the just held Senatorial election in Anambra South Senatorial District He assured them of quality representation at the 9th Senate; and that he is willing and going to do everything humanly possible to speed up the recovery of Igbo economy which is one of his priorities at the Senate He mentioned some of the bills he has so far presented at 9th Senate and some of the motions he moved and cosponsored as a sign that he meant well for the Igbo nation and its economic recovery He assured them majority of his constituency projects were captured in the 2O2O budget which will take effect from next year; he reminded his guests that his activities at the floor of the red chamber earned him the name PRINCE OF THE SENATE Also present at the gathering are the movement's patrons members of Board of Trustees, Stakeholders and Leaders of Markets in Anambra state. The highlight of the occasion was the questions and answers period; all those that asked very important questions were not only happy but were satisfied with the explanatory answers they got from him AfaIgboEfuna Movement is a registered grassroot socio-political organisation with 500,000 members in Anambra state.
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| Nairaland General › Sen Ifeanyi Ubah Makes Case 4 Onitsha Fire Victims @ Senate by grassrootsig(op): 2:31pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
FLASH: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah through his motion on the floor of the Senate makes case for Tragic Fuel Tanker Fire disaster that recently happened in Onitsha, Anambra state, urge the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to work in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Cprps (FRSC) to carry out a thorough investigation of the circumstances leading to the accident that led to the fuel tanker fire, with a view to prosecuting anyone found culpable in this preventable fire incident; and accelerate the passage of the Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill 2019. He also urge the Federal Government to include financial support in the package to the affected persons to enable them restart their businesses, as government promise to assist the victims and affected traders with relief materials... Also at the Senate today A Bill to establish Power and Petroleum Safety Institue in Orafite (Est, etc) 2019 (SB. 149) sponsored by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah passes first reading on the Senate floor.
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| Nairaland General › Sen Ubah's Petroleum Tankers Bill, Passes 1st Reading by grassrootsig(op): 8:15pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
PETROLEUM TANKER ACCIDENT MENACE IN NIGERIA SET TO BE CURTAILED AS MY “PETROLEUM TANKERS SAFETY BILL, 2019 (SB. 145)” PASSES FIRST READING. Sequel to the increasingly alarming spate of Petroleum Tanker fire incidents in the country, Today, on the floor of the Senate, I sponsored the Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill, 2019 (SB.145) which has successfully passed the First reading. I also got the express approval of the Senate President to present an urgent motion on the fire incident that occurred at Ochanja market and Omogba residential areas of Onitsha, Anambra on the 16th and 17th of October 2019 after a Petroleum Tanker laden with fuel fell and spilled its content. The tragic fire accident destroyed so many lives, businesses, shops and homes of residents of the area. Furthermore, I also co-sponsored a motion on the urgent need to monitor the Nigerian flare commercialization programme towards ending Gas flaring by 2020. It is an indisputable fact that Gas flares have been wreaking havoc across oil producing communities since the early 1960s. Gas flaring results in the release of emissions which are harmful to humans, the economy and the environment. The failure of the Government to enforce laws against gas flaring has exposed people living around nearby flare sites to various respiratory disorders, harmed the environment through air pollution, destroyed farmlands, damaged crops and cost the country trillions of Naira in revenues. It is my expectation that my Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill, 2019 (SB.145) will sail through second reading so as to prevent future occurrences and address this ugly menace that has left so many lives, businesses and properties in unquantifiable ruins. Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah Anambra South Senatorial District https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACTvM4KTtuc
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| Nairaland General › Sen Ifeanyi Ubah's First Bill Signed Into Law By The President by grassrootsig(op): 5:44pm On Nov 04, 2019 |
SEN Ifeanyi Ubah's first bill at the 9th Senate signed into law by the president; This afternoon I assented to the Bill amending the Deep Offshore (and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract) Act. This is a landmark moment for Nigeria; let me use this opportunity to thank the National Assembly for the cooperation that produced this long overdue amendment. You will recall that in my 2020 Budget Presentation Speech before the National Assembly in October, I highlighted the need to urgently review the fiscal terms for deep offshore oil fields, to reflect current realities and to ensure increased government revenues. Now, a month later, we have together with the 9th National Assembly made history with the passage and the signing of the amended Bill into law. We will continue to work together to deliver on all our promises to ensure inclusive growth and enhance the welfare of all Nigerians. Nigeria will now receive its fair, rightful and equitable share of income from our own natural resources for the first time since 2003. All attempts to amend the law on the distribution of income have failed. Until today. A combination of complicity by Nigerian politicians and feet-dragging by oil companies has, for more than a quarter-century, conspired to keep oil taxes to the barest minimum. Today this changes. For the first time under our amended law, 200 million Nigerians will start to receive a fair return on the surfeit of resources of our lands. Increased income will allow for new hospitals, schools, infrastructure and jobs. Today marks a new and beneficial relationship with our oil company partners: one that benefits all – starting with the Nigerian people.
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| Nairaland General › Ojukwu’s Legacy Lives On; Sen Ifeanyi Ubah by grassrootsig(op): 4:19pm On Nov 04, 2019 |
IN COMMEMORATION OF A VALIANT PATRIOT AND ICON: OJUKWU’S LEGACY LIVES ON. Today marks Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s posthumous birthday, a remarkable man and leader who is a true inspiration for bravery and patriotism all over the world. He was a man with a most powerful narrative. An essential Nigerian story, with a history compelling in several respects. Ikemba Nnewi was a brave soldier and great thinker. Dim was a man with an uncompromised belief in equity, whom circumstances of those times did not leave with any option than to rise in the defence of his people. Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu won the respect of the entire nation with his formidable contributions to the growth and development of “One Nigeria”, particularly with the reunification and proper integration of Igbo people back into the indivisible nation called Nigeria. Dim Ojukwu fought relentlessly for the emancipation and eventual sustenance of the Igbo Nation. Today, his legacy has consequently birthed the “AFA IGBO EFUNA” movement which is dedicated to the renaissance and preservation of the Igbo dream and legacy. Ojukwu is gone but his life is full of lessons for us to learn. By the example of his deeds, his legacy will live on, not only in Igbo land and Nigeria but the entire world as we and generations to come will always remember and celebrate the distinct, patriotic and fearless leader who stood for the truth, fought for the truth and in truth he died. Happy PostHumous Birthday to Ikemba Ndi Igbo! Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah Ebubechukwuzo (Founder, Afa Igbo Efuna) Anambra South Senatorial District
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen Ifeanyi Ubah's election upheld by Court of Appeal sitting @ Enugu by grassrootsig(op): 1:25pm On Oct 29, 2019 |
The Prince of the Senate, congratulations in multiples
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| Nairaland General › Sen Ifeanyi Ubah's election upheld by Court of Appeal sitting @ Enugu by grassrootsig(op): 1:21pm On Oct 29, 2019*. Modified: 1:51pm On Oct 29, 2019 |
COURT OF APPEAL SITTING IN ENUGU UPHOLDS MY ELECTION AS THE DULY ELECTED SENATOR REPRESENTING ANAMBRA SOUTH, DISMISSES APPEALS BY CHRIS UBA AND ANDY UBA FOR LACK OF MERIT. To the glory of God, the Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu this morning affirmed my electoral victory as Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District. The appellate court in a lead judgment delivered by Hon. Justice Ibrahim M. Saulawa, upheld the decision of the tribunal and dismissed the appeals of Chief Chris Uba of PDP and Senator Andy Uba of APC for lacking merit. Today’s judgement is indeed a clear indication that the third arm of government is the last hope of the common man. This is indeed a victory for democracy, Anambra South and Nigeria at large. I want to appreciate the judiciary for rising up to its solemn responsibility of ensuring that justice prevailed without fear of favour or prejudice. I wish to specially thank my wife and family who have stood with me through the entire process, you all have been a reliable and firm pillar of support who have shown me the meaning of consistency and faithfulness through your love for me. I also want to use this medium to salute the gallantry of my friends, critical sponsors, well wishers and supporters who stood firmly with me through the course of this electoral battle. They should hold their heads high as persons who stood up to be counted when I needed them most, I will never be able to repay your kindness and steadfastness. History will be kind to you all! I dedicate this victory to God from whom leadership comes. To Ndi Anambra Anambra South, I promise to continue to deliver on the sacred mandate given to me by the people. Our goal is closer now than ever and the path is now clear for focused piloting of Anambra South’s affairs to the much expected higher levels. I am convinced that a glorious future is beckoning Anambra South and Igbo Nation. May I also use this medium to once again, appreciate the disposition of Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu, who accepted the election result in good faith and opted to respect the will of the people. Your conduct has reaffirmed the faith you have in God and I sincerely look forward to fruitfully synergizing with you for the betterment of Ndi Anambra South and Anambra State in general. Now that the legal battles are over, the Igbo Economic Recovery Agenda can now come on full course. It is my belief that with the verdict of the Appeal court, we should give peace a chance. Now is the time to focus on the daunting task of rebuilding and recovering Anambra South and the Igbo economy from its present state of underdevelopment and wanton set back in all facets. I am under no illusion that I can realize this vision alone as I have always believed that the task of society building cannot be realized single handedly by any leader, but by the collective effort of every one of us. I hereby stretch a hand of fellowship and urge Chief Chris Uba, Senator Andy Uba, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu as well as the electorate, men and women of goodwill, to join hands with me as we strive to actualize the task of rebuilding and developing Anambra South. No victor, no vanquished! It is my sincere hope that with your relentless support, ideas and prayers, I will continue to fashion our legislative interventions for the development of my Senatorial District, the South eastern economy and Nigeria at large. Senator (Dr.) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah (Ebubechukwuzo) Anambra South Senatorial District https://www.nairaland.com/4634542/ifeanyi-ubah-capacity-capability-win#69641334
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| Sports › Re: Ese Odoko: My Son Ogaga Oduko Dropped From U-17 World Cup For Abba Abichi by grassrootsig: 2:18pm On Oct 27, 2019 |
[quote author=justiz5 post=83493467]My child was dropped from U-17 W’Cup for DSS boss’ son –Oduko England-based football scout, Ese Udoko, in this interview with KELVIN EKERETE alleges that his son, Ogaga, was unjustly dropped from the Golden Eaglets squad at the ongoing Brazil 2019 U-17 World Cup for Abba Abichi, son of the Director-General, Department of State Service, Bichi Magaji, after helping the team qualify for the World Cup. Is it true that your son Ogaga Oduko was dropped for Abba Bichi, son of the DSS boss, Bichi Magaji? It is true. My son Ogaga was substituted for Bichi Magaji’s son, Abba Bichi, and there is no other way we can point otherwise. Those coaches are the ones destroying Nigerian football. I believe the officials from the top are corrupt as well. It is affecting Nigerian football. The less-privileged kids cannot genuinely represent their country without having a godfather. But there is a claim that you are just an agent to Ogaga and not his father… (Cuts in) Ogaga is my adopted son. He lost both parents at the age of 10. I came to Nigeria to do my scouting programme in 2016 for less-privileged talented kids across four states in Nigeria. The final selection was held in Lagos. He borrowed money to come and there I spotted him. He told me his story and I have been taking care of him in my academy since then, along with his two siblings. How long was your son in the U-17 camp? I took him for the U-17 trials and he passed. He has been with the team for a long time. He went with them to Tanzania (U-17 AFCON, qualifiers for the World Cup). He was the one that lost the last penalty in the semi-final 10-9 defeat to Guinea in Tanzania. They refused to feature him in the third-place game because of that and the Eaglets lost the match. He is an attacking midfielder, better than what they have in that midfield, but the coaches told me that they would convert him to left-back, as they don’t have one. And that is the only way he can make the team. I told my son to adapt and because of his talent, he adapted and since then he has been with the U-17. Do you think he was dropped because he wasn’t good enough? Not at all. When Ogaga was with the national team, he worked hard and merited it. I was about bringing him to the United Kingdom, but I had not finalised the adoption process then. After the process, I felt that he should take a shot at the national team and that will qualify him to play in England. And also, the other players can see that hard work and dedication with your talent can take you to the top. He has been with the team until they came back from Tanzania. During their two months break. I asked for his passport, so he can apply for UK visa, as Arsenal wanted to see him. I told the coach, but they refused to give me his passport. The excuse was that they don’t want to lose him. They felt that if he joined a club in England, he would not want to come back and play for the national team. The boy was angry but I encouraged him to bear it. Is there evidence that he was dropped directly for Bichi? https://cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/26234423/ogaga.jpg Ogaga He traveled to Turkey for the tournament before travelling to Brazil with the team, but at the last minute he was dropped and was replaced with a player I now believe is the son of the head of security service in Nigeria because the NFF wanted to avoid corruption charges. So, they have to curry the head of security by bringing his son and other officials’ children and dropping talented players who don’t have any backing. I did not know the politics that was played, because I was not there. I know that boy was nowhere before, and suddenly at the last minute he replaced a regular player. Some are of the opinion that Ogaga was dropped because he wasn’t a regular in Manu Garba’s squad… My boy is a regular, the only match he did not play (in Tanzania) they lost. There is no way you can tell me that they have another excuse for dropping a regular player. I chatted with the coaches and their excuse was that it is a group decision. I know other players were dropped as well. I felt for my boy and the others, but I need to point this injustice out. It has been going on in the national team camp for too long. He has been with the team for months. Ogaga was in Tanzania and Turkey. He also made the final list of 25 to Brazil. Did anyone at any point request for money from you to include Ogaga in the Eaglets’ U-17 World Cup squad? They requested for money before they went to Tanzania. I refused to give anything. I told them, ‘let his talent make way for him.’ After using the boy to qualify, they dropped him without thinking. I know this situation might make my relationship with some Nigeria Football Federation members dented. I have set up a youth league currently running in Nigeria in four states. Having gone through this experience, would you still allow Ogaga play for Nigeria in the future? This is what I’m fighting for. I want a situation where talented players in Nigeria can represent their country on merit. I have a mission to raise players with their right ages for the national team to win the 2020 World Cup. This is a big challenge for me moving forward with the mandate. I will still allow him play for Nigeria. These people will not be there forever. What does the future hold for Ogaga now? He will be coming for trials with a Premier League club I don’t want to reveal now. Arsenal will still have their eyes on him. They were actually coming to watch him in BraziL. He would have been drafted straight away into their U-19 squad if he had played at the world Cup. A Premier League club is waiting for Ogagga already, but they want me to bring him to the UK first. How can this issue of dropping better qualified players for more influential players be addressed? The youth football structure needs to be well organised. The country should be able to watch young players from the age of 15. This is why I am running a youth league in Nigeria. Once coaches make their 25-man list, the regular players selected initially should not be dropped; rather the coaches should adjust a player who is not performing well to the bench. A regular player can only be dropped if they commit a serious offence. When a regular player is omitted from the team rather than dropping them to the bench, it should be questioned and looked into by independent professionals, rather than the officials. https://punchng.com/my-child-was-dropped-from-u-17-wcup-for-dss-boss-son-oduko/[/quote Have you heard the result of their match yesterday, they won convincingly without your adopted son, the you claimed they used replace your adapted son, didn't even Make the starting line up
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| Sports › Re: Ese Odoko: My Son Ogaga Oduko Dropped From U-17 World Cup For Abba Abichi by grassrootsig: 2:14pm On Oct 27, 2019 |
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| Politics › Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Gifted Three Cars To Leaders Of His Political Structures by grassrootsig(op): 3:26pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Breaking news! The prince of the Senate, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has done it again! He has blessed some people with new motors, despite the Court cases and other challenges, he has continued to do one of the things he knows how to do best, putting smiles on people's face, among those that were privileged are, the state coordinator and state women leader of AFAIGBOEFUNA, and the State Coordinator of the ACTIVE VOTERS FOR SDPIU, while handing the keys over to them, he charged them to always remember to keep their eyes on the ball, bearing in mind that it's still ONE MORE SHOT TO GO! the lucky recipients thanked him for finding them worthy to be blessed with cars, promising and pledging their full fledged support for him, promising to take this struggle to an enviable height
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| Nairaland General › Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Vs Uba Brothers, Court Of Appeal Adjourns Indefinitely by grassrootsig(op): 12:29pm On Oct 25, 2019*. Modified: 4:40pm On Oct 25, 2019 |
Breaking News: Anambra South Senatorial District Appeal 2019 Ifeanyi Ubah vs Chris Uba briefs have been heard and adopted by the 5 man panel of Court of Appeal judges Enugu headed by Hon. Justice Ibrahim M. Saulawa, other members of the panel include: Hon. Justice Ibrahim S. Bdliya, Hon. Justice Fatima O. Akinbami, Hon. Justice Oludotun A. Adefope Okojie and Hon. Justice Abubakar M. Lamido The judgement has been reserved indefinitely to be communicated to both parties. On Ifeanyi Ubah vs Andy Uba; counsels to both parties will this afternoon, file their briefs which will be heard by the same court later today.
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| Nairaland General › Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, Ibeto, AirPeace Boss & others @ NAUTH Nnewi CMD Son's wedding by grassrootsig(op): 10:43pm On Oct 19, 2019 |
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, Chief Cletus Ibeto, Chief Allen Onyema of Air Peace and others attend Nauth Nnewi CMD Son's wedding in Awka Senator Ifeanyi Ubah on Saturday attended the wedding ceremony of Adaeze Cecilia and Kenechukwu Anthony, held in Amazon Multipurpose Event Centre, Awka, Anambra. Mr. Kenechukwu Anthony is son of Prof. Anthony Osita and Barriater Lady Theodora Okwy Igwebe. Prof. Anthony Osita Igwebe is the Chief Medical Director of Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi. Other prominent personalities in the event includes: Chief Cletus Ibeto (Omekannaya Nnewi), Chief Allen Onyema Chairman/CEO of Air Peace Airline, Chief George Moghalu; MD of NIWA, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor; Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly and others.
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Visits Fire Victims @ Ochanja Mkt & Toronto Hospital Onitsha by grassrootsig(op): 6:30am On Oct 19, 2019 |
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Visits Fire Victims @ Ochanja Mkt & Toronto Hospital Onitsha by grassrootsig(op): 9:15pm On Oct 18, 2019 |
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Visits Fire Victims @ Ochanja Mkt & Toronto Hospital Onitsha by grassrootsig(op): 9:12pm On Oct 18, 2019 |
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Visits Fire Victims @ Ochanja Mkt & Toronto Hospital Onitsha by grassrootsig(op): 9:11pm On Oct 18, 2019 |
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Visits Fire Victims @ Ochanja Mkt & Toronto Hospital Onitsha by grassrootsig(op): 8:31pm On Oct 18, 2019 |
Still on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's visits to Onitsha.
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Visits Fire Victims @ Ochanja Mkt & Toronto Hospital Onitsha by grassrootsig(op): 8:23pm On Oct 18, 2019 |
Hopes high as Ifeanyi Ubah visits Onitsha, vows to put measures that will end petrol tanker explosion in Nigeria 1 Like 1 Share
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| Nairaland General › Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Visits Fire Victims @ Ochanja Mkt & Toronto Hospital Onitsha by grassrootsig(op): 8:19pm On Oct 18, 2019 |
Hopes high as Ifeanyi Ubah visits Onitsha, vows to put measures that will end petrol tanker explosion in Nigeria In Furtherance of his efforts to commiserate with victims of the petrol tanker explosions in Ochanja Market and Omagba, Onitsha, the Senator representing Anambra South and national leader of Young Progressives Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Friday visited the scenes of the explosions and survivors who are presently receiving treatment at Toronto Hospital Onitsha. The Senator who moved straight to the scenes immediately after his return from Abuja urged the marketers to keep hope alive as efforts are already in place to give them every necessary assistance. He further informed them that he is relentlessly working towards a Bill that will prevent such tragedy across the country in the future. In their response, the marketers who jubilated upon sighting the Anambra South Senator thanked him for his efforts so far in promoting the Igbo economy. They further said that the Senator’s visit is a big relief to them because he has given them more reason to keep hope alive. The marketers who spoke through their leaders further described Senator Ubah as a big blessing to Anambra State and urged him to keep the good works up. After addressing residents and marketers at the scenes of the explosions, Senator Ubah went to Toronto Hospital Onitsha to sympathize with the survivors who are receiving treatment. At the hospital, the Senator prayed God to grant them quick recovery and informed them that he has already donated two million naira for their treatment and that a register has been opened for them under the Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation to offset their medical bills and feeding costs. Senator Ubah who also sympathized with families of those that lost their loved ones to the incidents prayed God to grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest and to also grant their families the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. Senator Ubah further visited Elite Club Onitsha who donated all the water used in extinguishing the flames caused by the tanker explosion that occurred early Friday morning in Omagba. At the visit, he thanked them for their service to humanity and assured them reiterated his zeal to put measures that will put petrol tanker explosions to an end in the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emHnF_o4ljM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXN2OEcR-JI
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| Nairaland General › Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, Donates N2m Naira For D Treatment Of Onitsha Fire Survivors. by grassrootsig(op): 8:33am On Oct 17, 2019 |
WHAT A TRAGEDY OH FIRE....OZOEMEZINA SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH SYMPATHIZES WITH ONITSHA PEOPLE, DONATES N2MILLION NAIRA FOR THE TREATMENT OF SURVIVORS. I am deeply grieved and saddened at the news of the fuel tanker accident in Onitsha today, resulting in the loss of many lives and properties. As I mourn with you over the loss of lives occasioned by his tragic event, on behalf of the good people of Anambra South, I would like to convey my most heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Whatever circumstances that might have led to this unfortunate incident must be thoroughly addressed to ensure that such tragedy does not occur again. This tragic incident brings to cognizance, the need to prioritize the implementation of effective and practical fuel tanker explosion preventive policies and measures in Nigeria. In the past, I have proffered a lasting solution that would have curtailed this regrettable occurrence. However, I am relentlessly working and intensifying efforts to sponsor my forthcoming bill which will address this ugly menace that has left so many lives, businesses and properties in unquantifiable ruins. I have just deposited the sum of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) to Toronto Hospital Onitsha for the treatment of survivors of the fuel tanker explosion. A register has been opened under the *Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation* to offset the medical bills and feeding cost of victims receiving treatment. My prayers and thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. May God Almighty receive in his Arms, the souls of all those who have just left us and grant the bereaved the fortitude to withstand this irreparable loss. It is my sincere hope and prayer that this tragic incident will be the last of its kind. Ozoemezina! Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah Anambra South Senatorial District. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD6V_DfEuqs
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| Nairaland General › Nigeria May Get $1.5bn As Senate Amends PSC Act. by grassrootsig(op): 1:21pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Nigeria may get $1.5bn as Senate amends PSC Act. October 16, 2019 Sunday Aborisade, Abuja The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill amending the Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract Act 2014. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said the bill which had amended the PSC Act was not meant to discourage investment. He said Nigeria would be at least $1.5bn richer in 2020 as a result of the amended bill. The lawmaker said, “We expect that they (international oil companies) will continue to do business in Nigeria with this new legislation. “When we do legislation in the National Assembly, we will always be mindful of the need to have a competitive environment just like we have done. “We have done what could not be done since 2003. So today marks a milestone in the life of this Senate in particular and the National Assembly in general. “By passing the bill Nigeria will be at least $1.5bn richer in 2020. “Our committees, together with the NNPC, worked together till 5am this morning to put together this report. “We also received an executive communication from the sponsors here, Akpan Albert and Ifeanyi Uba, who co-sponsored (the bill).” The Senate had discovered that the IOCs had failed to remit the sum of N7tn ($21bn) to the Federal Government in the last 26 years based on non-implementation of the PSC Act. Oil firms like Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell and South Atlantic Petroleum came into fore during debate on the motion sponsored to that effect by Ubah. Ubah in the motion co-sponsored by 27 other senators, informed the Senate that the salient provisions of the contractual agreements between Nigeria and the affected oil firms had not been adhered to by parties concerned.
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| Nairaland General › THE SENATE PASSES DEEP OFFSHORE & INLAND BASIN PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACT BILL by grassrootsig(op): 1:38am On Oct 16, 2019 |
CONGRATULATIONS TO NIGERIA AS SENATE FINALLY PASSES DEEP OFFSHORE AND INLAND BASIN PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACT CAP D3 LFN (AMENDMENT) BILL 2019.. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SET TO EARN ADDITIONAL $1.5BILLION ACCRUABLE OIL REVENUE FROM 2020 DUE TO THE BILL PASSAGE …….MORE ACCOLADES AS SENATE PRESIDENT; SENATOR AHMAD LAWAN REAFFIRMS SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH AS THE PRINCE OF THE SENATE. Sequel to my motion on the “Urgent need to review and recover additional revenue accruable to the Government of the Federation from the production sharing contracts pursuant to section 16 of the Deep offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract Cap D3 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill 2019 which I sponsored on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. I co-sponsored an amendment bill which was read the first and second time on October 3rd and 8th respectively. After the Second reading, the bill was transmitted to the Joint Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Gas Resources and Finance for further legislative action. Having embarked on a comparative overview of Fiscal elements for Oil producing African countries such as: Mozambique - Royalty: 0%, Tax:32% Ghana - Royalty: 12.5%, Tax:35% Tanzania - Royalty:7.5%, Tax:30% Congo - Royalty: 12.25%, Tax:36% Equatorial Guinea- Royalty 13.19%, Tax:35% Angola - Royalty: 0%, Tax:50% Nigeria PSC -Royalty: 0.12%, Tax:50% Egypt- Royalty: 10%, Tax:40% This amendment alters the royalty payable by the PSC contractors so that whenever oil and gas price increases the share of government increases with the automatic inception of the newly introduced royalty which is determined by price mechanism. The bill provides that whenever oil price goes above US20 per barrel, the royalty by price shall kick on for each of the terrains. The royalty regime proposed by the bill for oil is as follows: 1. From $0 and up to $20 per barrel: 0% 2. Above $20 and up to $60 per barrel: 2.5% per dollar increase. 3. Above $60 and up to $100 per barrel:4% percent per dollar increase. 4. Above $100 and up to $150 per barrel: 8% 5. Above $150 per barrel: 10% Highlights of the amendments and review of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract Act Cap D3 LFN 2004 include: 1. Amendment of the provisions for payment of royalty which requires that all licenses and lease holders in the deep offshore shall pay stipulated royalties irrespective of water depth or terrain of their operation. 2. Adoption of a regime of royalty price to ensure that royalty payable is reflexive in accordance with the changes in the price of crude oil, condensates and natural gas. 3. Inclusion of clause mandatory periodic review of the PSCs, and 4. Inclusion of an offence and penalty clause to deter persons from flouting provisions of the Act. I want to specially appreciate the Senate President; *Senator Ahmad Lawan* for his relentless and tireless effort in ensuring that the bill is passed. In his remark, he described the bill as groundbreaking and the fastest bill to be passed in the history of the Senate. Hence, affirming my stand as the Prince of the Ninth Senate. It is deeply humbling to have the fastest and biggest bill in the Nigerian Senate despite being the only YPP Senator amongst so many distinguished Senators. This is a clear testament of the Senate Leadership’s trust in my capacity and the confidence reposed on me. To my committee Chairman; Senator Albert Bassey Akpan, committee members and fellow Distinguished colleagues, I thank you all for the unanimous expression of support which aided the smooth passage of the Bill. It is indeed a thing of pride that in less than six months, the Ninth Senate has been able to achieve this long awaited amendment which has deprived our nation of accruable revenue running into billions of US dollars since 2003. In due course, the bill will be transmitted to the President of Nigeria for review and assent. Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah Anambra South Senatorial District https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAy1kLte5cg
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| Nairaland General › Re: Sen.Joint Cmtee Hearing On Bill To Amend Deep Offshore Sharing Contract Commence by grassrootsig(op): 9:12pm On Oct 14, 2019 |
SEN. JOINT COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE BILL TO AMEND DEEP OFFSHORE SHARING CONTRACT CAP D3 LFN COMMENCES.
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| Nairaland General › Sen.Joint Cmtee Hearing On Bill To Amend Deep Offshore Sharing Contract Commence by grassrootsig(op): 9:03pm On Oct 14, 2019 |
SENATE JOINT COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE BILL TO AMEND DEEP OFFSHORE AND INLAND BASIN PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACT CAP D3 LFN (AMENDMENT) BILL 2019 COMMENCES. [sub][/sub] Today, October 14, 2019, the Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources(Upstream),Gas,Finance,and the Judiciary and human Rights officially commenced public hearing on the bill to amend the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract, Cap D3 LFN (Amendment) Bill 2019. The amendment bill which seeks to address the systemic negligence and non-review of the PSC Act which for over a period of 20 years, has incurred a revenue loss of about $21 billion for the Federal Government is premised upon Section 16 of the Act which allows for periodic review of the Act. During the hearing, I emphasized that the joint committees are working closely with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) and relevant industry stakeholders to ensure that the bill is passed so as to Generate an additional accruable revenue of 30billion naira monthly (360billion annually) for the Federal Government. With President Muhammadu Buhari’s willingness to ensure that the bill is actualized, it is expected that the amendment Bill will be passed by the Senate within the next few weeks. I will continue to monitor developments and provide further highlights on the progress of the amendment Bill. Present at the hearing were the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum,Chief Timipre Sylva ,the GMD of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC); Malam Mele Kyari, executive heads of International Oil Companies,Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and other key industry players. Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah Anambra South Senatorial District
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