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THE STORY OF CHESS CHAMPIONS FROM OSHODI UNDERBRIDGE

By Tunde Onakoya (@Tunde_OD on Twitter)

Adeoye Fawaz, an 18 year old boy who works as a bus conductor and has lived years of his life Under oshodi bridge emerged as our overall champion in both chess and mental maths.

A star is born.

It was impossible to hold back tears in this moment when oshodi came to a complete standstill to celebrate our newly crowned chess champion.

The final phase of the Mental maths competition was fast and furious but Fawaz aced the questions.

Now imagine if you gave these boys a proper education?!
Imagine if you gave them coding?!
Imagine how many of them we've lost to the streets because no one paid attention.

I took the pictures (Third and fourth frame) of Fawaz about a month ago when we saw him for the first time and wrote down his name.
He mentioned that his dream was to become a musician and a comedian�

Who could have thought that he was an Untold story

His dreams are valid ♥️

Everyday for two weeks, we taught them our mantra and made them believe that it was possible to do great things from a small place.♥️

It bothered us so much to see them wear the same clothes (Rags) everyday for almost a month so we thought about what we could do to give them a new look on the tournament day.

So we brought in a Barber to give them nice haircuts and a stylist to take their measurements.

We styled them in classy Native attires with Fìlà and new shoes to match their Owambe swag.

They switched up very quickly from rags to royalty.
This simple gesture of love is a reflection of what their future could really look like if we gave them equal opportunities to thrive.

The grand entry was so beautiful
Cars came to a halt
Market women cheered for them

Everyone wanted to associate with them�

We gave them the gift of chess.

Because where the mind goes, everything follows.

The Nigerian National Chess champion- International Master Femi Balogun was impressed by their performance and had a heart to heart talk with them after the games to inspire them on their journey towards chess mastery.

And for the ones we subconsciously tag deplorable criminals and refer to as the scourge of society, they were critical to the entire success of this project and none of this would have been possible without their commitment to our activities.

We forget that they're humans too♥️

Tope was the only girl in the midst of the 51 children we trained, she's incredibly smart but has lived a horrible experience trying to survive on her own out here.

She now lives with one of our volunteers and will be enrolled in a school next year.

51 homeless children in one of the most dangerous ghettos in Nigeria showed up everyday for our chess training because they saw an opportunity to learn- A new lease of hope.
Some of are them orphans,while some ran away from their villages to seek greener pastures in Lagos.

During our mentorship sessions with them, they confided in us about some of the terrible vices they've committed in the past but they have shown great remorse and a willingness to follow a new path.
We created a Database for everyone we trained between the ages of 11-20.

We're already in contact with Shelter homes, rehabilitation centres and Orphanages while working out modalities to enroll them and mapping out a financial plan to cater for their education/Skills acquisition for at least the next one year.

I now carry a great burden in my heart for those 51 children because now I know their names and I have seen what they can truly become if given an opportunity to let their light shine.

Even if it means going to sleep under the bridge with them....

We're far too disconnected from the realities of these people we call "Area boys".
Often than less, we underestimate the power of kindness. We query the security of our country whilst inadvertently turning a blind eye to the dreams of these little ones.

For most of us, the Oshodi bridge is just a means from point A to B, but for these people, it's the only home they'll ever know.

This is a call to action for all of us.

The only future worth dreaming of is one that includes all them�♥️

We're all Area boys!

Let's do this.

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Looks Suprising and could sound strange, but it happened for real at Yikpata town of Kwara State NYSC camp in Edu Local Government, as a male Corper openly proposed to a beautiful Female Solider while other corp members were seen screaming for joy and couldn't contain their excitement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW50oGoYLoc

Could they have just met during the few weeks camping exercise or they must have been dating before NYSC, well only God knows.


We wish them all the best. This is to tell other guys not to hide their love for women in Uniform oo, they are people like you and I.

Source: Instablog.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXdJrO4LoVT/?utm_medium=copy_link

Cc: Seun, Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Fynestboi, MissyB3

tyson98:
tooto

God bless our mothers but mine is dead so sad may her soul rest in peace

May her gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Eyin won a daaa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcUunioSJ4Y

The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, is dead.

Sources close to the monarch at the palace told our correspondent that the 95-year-old traditional ruler died on Sunday morning(today).

This was corroborated by two other highly placed sources in the town.

He said, “It is true that Baba has passed on. It happened this morning but it has not been announced officially.

“He lived a good life and left many good legacies. The palace will soon announce it.”

He was born on May 27, 1926, in Ogbomoso to Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Olori Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi

Oba Oyewumi ascended the throne on October 24, 1973.

See his full Biography here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL7FCb3a8jU

Source: Punch Newspaper
https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/breaking-soun-of-ogbomoso-dies-at-95/%3famp

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Meet OAU Overall Best Graduating Student for 2021 Convocation Year - Ohanekwu Favour with 4.88 CGPA

Ohanekwu Favour Ebuka, was the cynosure of all eyes yesterday, at the Amphi-theatre hall of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, as he won many prices, and eventually took home the awards, for the Overall Best Graduating Student in his Department - Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Technology and Overall Best Graduating Student in the entire Graduating set for this year.

The Proud father of Favour, and a Pastor of a Church in Ibadan - Bishop Emmanuel Ohanekwu shared this good news on his Social Media account for friends and families to rejoice with him on this proud feat achieved by his Son.

Congratulations favour, it's not easy to lead a set at OAU, academically. The future indeed looks bright with this, and we can't but wish you all the best.

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Did a review on the new brand Jikokoa Charcoal Stove



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXcmE5HviFU?si=Kv4fMPLBM1k3MHGc

Egg retailing or Supply business in Nigeria is another small lucrative business in Nigeria and the reason is because egg are used for many things beyond just eating at home, which makes the demand very high. Again, Egg in Nigeria are produced mostly in rural areas and in the South part, and are often sold in huge quantities to cities and up North.

In this business, the agribusiness persons as retailers and suppliers make good money, and experience little business difficulty as those producing it as farmers who struggle with feeds, birds Management and fighting competition. Rather, the middlemen in this distribution sell what they buy, by adding little profit. Increase in price of buying means increase in price of selling.

In this video, I explained key importance things you need to know about this business and how can start with little Capital as small as 100k. Many people think they need huge capital to start, especially with the Problem of transportation. This video will guide you. I have a lot of people into this business and the risk is not as scary as many people think because the demand is always high.

On Buying and Selling Channel on YouTube, we discuss small business Ideas in Nigeria, especially around buying and Reselling and where you can get your stocks from. If that looks like the information you need, then don't hesitate to subscribe to the Channel and hit the notification button. Check all our videos too. We have done a lot of videos on businesses like Okrika, palm oil supply, selling Data for internet users, selling phone accessories and a lot of others.

Enjoy this video on Egg selling here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSiGgrZzU7Q

Beautiful morning to all our customers. Still available.

priestcharm:
They've been asking you question for your location you didn't answer. Hope you're not scam

Who has been asking me Question? I'm at OAU Campus, Ile-Ife Osun State

bassdow:
so what is your prices both for big and small ?

And mind sharing pictures of the Big ones also

I don't sell big or small. If you look at what I have shown up there, it's only one type, one brand and one size.. Thanks

As Nigerians continue to commiserate with those who lost their lives in the unfortunate Ikoyi Collapsed Building in Ikoyi Lagos, a video footage of an Interview by the Property owner Mr Femi Osibona popularly called F.O talking about the prospects and dream behind the project had emerged.

The 360° Ikoyi High rise project was described by Mr. Femi Osibona on TVC news recently as first of its kind in Lagos Nigeria, which he said is in continuation of what he had done in different countries around the world.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5WmUuzSIoo


Mr. Osibona who was reported to have been trapped in the unfortunate Collapsesd Building claimed to have recently moved back to Nigeria to do what people expect only the whites or foreigners to do.

Records shows that Femi Osibona had done previous similar projects in Lagos in the past before things went wrong.

Oga oo.

See video of the owner Femi Osibona talking about project on TVC news


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5WmUuzSIoo

God Saved you ooo guy

See reports of Lagosians trying to rescue people at the site


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwF48jxit4M

While Awaiting Rescuing Authorities from Lagos State Government, some Lagosians have moved to Site of the recent Lagos Building which Collapsesd hours ago at Ikoyi Lagos.

And their intervention has been helpful according to a Live video from BBC Yoruba, where three bodies have been recovered from the rubbles, and they have taken to the nearest hospital while one is reportedly dead.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwF48jxit4M

Further Details come shortly.

So sad!

Check out the news reports on those affected by the collapse here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-MLKQvP3TQ

GONE is a 2020 movie produced by Daniel Ademinokan with leading Actors like Gabriel Afolayan, Stella Damascus and Sam Dede - who played great roles to make the movie one of the best you will ever watch in recent times.

It's a story of how Career and Men's strides to fulfil dreams and make more money especially in foreign land can affect their families they leave behind in Nigeria, if care is not taken.

Gabriel Afolayan showcased some of his best vibes I have ever seen, with his street drama while Stella Damascus reminds one of the place of motherhood in family Travails.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GomUxocgXo

Sam Dede who played the role of Animashaun a.k.a Ani reminds me of his Action movies of the good days of Nollywood. His steps, shakes and sighs, will give you something to be nervous for.

Generally, GONE has a good story line and It's suspense filled and definitely not one of those movies you will hiss after watching - like what is this.


The filming is classic and it's just perfect glimpse of "make-to-belief", that one can fault very little.

Standing tall among many foreign movies as part of Top 10 Nigerian movies on Netflix, you go no say e get why, even with little Social media noise - it truly made my weekend relaxing.

If I'm to rate it, I will give it 9/10. Smile! I'm so generous with marks like that because I appreciate efforts and hardwork. E no easy abeg.

If not for how it Ended. I for even knack am 10/10 make e carry first Class. Lol. It looks like the story continues somehow with Philip trying to get Ani's wife by force.

Go watch, you will enjoy yourself.

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See how you can set the app up here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpbmsTUIDGo

How to Start a gas filling business at home in Nigeria


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNMsjjHfGWk

This is another recent interview video

How Moyosore Muideen Started Concrete Rings moulding & Selling in Nigeria


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaHltB53Igk

You can also check some of our other Interviews with small business owners.

How I started fairly used clothes and cap selling business - An Igbo seller Godwin Izuchukwu


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq9Rx0oDWhI

Earning by Selling Mobile Data to End Users

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Selling Data for Money is another small way to earn money especially leveraging on the beauty of Online platform and that's what Muhammed Adejumo does along with two other businesses.

He buys Mobile Data in bulk and resell to resellers and end users, and this small business fetches him atleast N50,000 monthly apart from two other small businesses he does.

He started as a School Teacher and graduated into this.

I had an interview with him in his small shop where he also sells Phone Accessories and run a POS Business weeks ago and what he shared with me is mind-blowing. He is indeed a teacher.

I will upload other videos on Selling Phone Accessories and running his POS in few days, don't forget to subscribe to our buying & selling channel, and let's learn more from these Business owners around.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZNe-mto3T4

You can contact him to how you can start your own Data business too on 08013763991 or 07089317088 after watching the interview video. I hope someone finds it useful.

Link to the video is in the first comment box.

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First Class Student.. Lol

richiemcgold:
...some landlords don't even demand for annual rent from their telants again, they collect 2 to 3 year rents altogether at a go.

Just imagine

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has advised state governments to enact laws to make mandatory monthly rent payments to make housing more available to Nigerian masses.


Fashola made the call on Thursday, October 21, at the 10th Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Ikeja, Lagos.

According to him, “We may not be able to make all people homeowners, but we can reduce the number of those who lack shelter or live on the edge every so often when rent is falling due.

I am sure that our country will be a much better place when three years rent in advance, two years rent in advance or one year rent in advance for middle class and working family residential homes becomes monthly rent, payable at the end of the month.

Why we may not get there immediately, this is an area of immense exclusion that we can remedy by legislative action at state level. This is a matter in which the Federal Government has no legislative competence. It is a matter for the states, and I urge you not to turn your backs.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv4pqUXEIWo

He said economic indicators showed that payment for a year or more in arrears affected affordability thereby increasing shelter gap, hence the need for legislation.

“All state legislators must see this as an important area of representation of their people to make life easier. So must governors and commissioners through executive bills,” he said.

This position has been ongoing for months now, as the Minister keep hammering it at slightest opportunity he gets to talk about housing in Nigeria. He said same in 2018, and 2months back at another gathering of housing stakeholders in Nigeria. Well, Nigerians have divergent opinion on this as many think such policy may not work here because of our different earning capacities.

See some People's comments and reactions to this. I also express my views in the video of the session where the Minister discussed this.

Guys, what's your take on this? Monthly or Yearly?


Source: Instablog https://www.instagram.com/p/CVUhKgZLkxn/?utm_medium=copy_link

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JohnnyPalmer:
For people like him, it's all about their Legacy
And living a fulfilled life

Now he will be happy to go to rest knowing fully well he has attained the pinnacle of his profession

Congratulations Pa

BTW, Professor @ 91?

Baba no wan retire

Mad passion mehn

Naso

Beautiful Woman from the South South