Chisom

Curating memorable gift registries is kinda my thing.

[Behemoth @ChiefBehemoth_]

I used to think dimming your headlights for oncoming vehicles on a dual-lane was basic courtesy. Nigerians have cured me of that delusion. Now, I leave mine blaring too. Let the two of us be blind. Idiot.

[fuzzy_codes @pappooisky]

Been recreating some motion websites lately, and this one was fun.

I rebuilt parts of the Rank homepage interaction using React and GSAP. It’s not perfect yet, but I’ll keep sharing updates as I work toward a closer replica.

Live demo: https://t.co/A8TTQZUteK

@rankapp__

[Chisom @AdaFormula1]

"You don't teach Igbo because it'll get your child a promotion. You teach it because it's part of who they are" 💯

[Sahara Reporters @SaharaReporters]

Missing Five NELAN Engineers: Wife Accuses David Umahi, DSS, Police of Cover-Up Over 2021 Disappearance, Demands Answers | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/H6Xxe7VlYp

[IGBO History & Facts @IgboHistoFacts]

Dave Umahi and the 5 Missing NELAN Engineers.

The firm assigned five of its best engineers to the project. They were:

• Engr. Nelson Onyemeh — Lead Consultant/CEO of NELAN Consultants, from Ihiala, Anambra State.
• Engr. Ernest Edeani — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ejiofor — From Umunya, Anambra State.
• Engr. Samuel Aneke — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Stanley Nwazulum — From Amawbia, Anambra State.

During the course of the project, serious tensions reportedly arose between NELAN and the Umahi administration over project control and payments. According to the families of the five engineers, the Umahi government allegedly wanted NELAN to "take a back seat" so the state could exercise direct control, issue payment certificates, and give instructions to contractors.

The then-Governor Dave Umahi reportedly wanted NELAN to sign or approve certificates of satisfactory completion for work supervised or executed by other engineers and contractors. NELAN allegedly refused, arguing that doing so would violate the AfDB contract terms, breach its professional obligations, and risk the firm, and possibly the project—being blacklisted by the AfDB.

On November 3, 2021, the five engineers left Enugu for Ebonyi State in an official Toyota Hilux (registration number ERR 001 EB) for site supervision. They never returned, and, to this day, neither they nor their remains have been found.

What happened to the five NELAN engineers?

[Sahara Reporters @SaharaReporters]

EXCLUSIVE: Police Investigators Challenge Minister David Umahi's Account Of Mary Habila's Death, Insist On Autopsy, Reject Plot To Release Body For Burial | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/Wj911W6Jv8

[Chisom @AdaFormula1]

Delay is not Denial 🙏🏾

[Olaudah Equiano® @RealOlaudah]

UMAHI AND THE FIVE MISSING NELAN ENGINEERS

Many Nigerians may have heard that five Enugu-based Engineers (all Igbo) who had issues with Dave Umahi when he was the governor of Ebonyi state went to work in Ebonyi sometime in 2021 and never returned home till date but only a few know the full gist. Come with me as we dive into the detail of what has come to be known as the ‘NELAN FIVE’.

Sometime in 2021, when the current Nigeria’s minister of works, Senator Engineer David Nweze Umahi, CON was the governor of Ebonyi state, it happened that the Umahi led government felt the need to construct the Abakaliki Ring Road with loan from the African Development Bank (AFDB) and as is the case with many project funded by the AfDB, part of the condition for the loan was that AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM would be employed to supervise the project to ensure the construction followed the terms upon which the loan was agreed.

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[Olaudah Equiano® @RealOlaudah]

On March 16, 2026, they protested at the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja (moved from National Assembly grounds), demanding justice, bodies, and accountability from Umahi. Two months after on May 2026, they issued a strong public rejoinder accusing Umahi of cover-up and demanding fresh probe. July 2026, through their lead counsel (including Femi Falana SAN in some actions), they obtained the Certified True Copy (CTC) of court proceedings in Charge HKW/7C/2022 and petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and others for independent review, citing irregularities.

On the Court Proceedings and Current status of the case;
In Charge No. HKW/7C/2022:
Six defendants were arraigned for kidnapping while applications to strike out names were filed early on.
In May 2025, the court noted that three applicants “enjoying the amnesty of the Ebonyi State Government” were admitted to bail on self-recognisance.
The case has seen repeated absences of defendants and counsel. On one occasion, the judge openly expressed frustration, noting the prosecution had informed the court about amnesty and that defendants would “do the needful,” only for them to stay away. The judge then ordered a senior state counsel to appear and explain.

In summary, the case remains stalled for now while the families continue to demand for a fresh INDEPENDENT FEDERAL LEVEL INVESTIGATION.

Charles Ogbu
July 13, 2026.

[Olaudah Equiano® @RealOlaudah]

UMAHI AND THE FIVE MISSING NELAN ENGINEERS

Many Nigerians may have heard that five Enugu-based Engineers (all Igbo) who had issues with Dave Umahi when he was the governor of Ebonyi state went to work in Ebonyi sometime in 2021 and never returned home till date but only a few know the full gist. Come with me as we dive into the detail of what has come to be known as the ‘NELAN FIVE’.

Sometime in 2021, when the current Nigeria’s minister of works, Senator Engineer David Nweze Umahi, CON was the governor of Ebonyi state, it happened that the Umahi led government felt the need to construct the Abakaliki Ring Road with loan from the African Development Bank (AFDB) and as is the case with many project funded by the AfDB, part of the condition for the loan was that AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM would be employed to supervise the project to ensure the construction followed the terms upon which the loan was agreed.

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[Dr. Kenon @drkenon2]

DAVE UMAHI AND THE 5 MISSING NELAN ENGINEERS

“The firm detailed 5 of their best engineers on the project. They were;

Engr. Nelson Onyemeh — Lead consultant/CEO of NELAN Consultants, from Ihiala, Anambra State.
• Engr. Ernest Edeani — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ejiofor — From Umunya, Anambra State.
• Engr. Samuel Aneke — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Stanley Nwazulum — From Amawbia, Anambra State.

In the course of their job, there was serious tensions between NELAN and the Umahi administration over project control and payments. According to the families of the 5 engineers, the Umahi government allegedly wanted NELAN to “take a back seat” so the state could exercise direct control, issue payment certificates, and give instructions to contractors. The then governor Umahi reportedly wanted NELAN to sign/approve certificates of satisfactory completion for work supervised or executed by other engineers/contractors — something NELAN refused, arguing it violated AfDB contract terms, their professional obligations, and risked the firm (and possibly the project) being blacklisted by the AfDB.

On November 3, 2021, the 5 engineers left Enugu for Ebonyi state in an official Toyota Hilux with registration ERR 001 EB for site supervision but never came back till this very moment neither were their remains found till date.”

Source: https://t.co/jrtYfim6GD

[Parallel Facts @ParallelFacts]

Young Woman Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances Inside Tinubu's Minister Dave Umahi's House In Ebonyi https://t.co/Ek4XHvuYjF

[IGBO History & Facts @IgboHistoFacts]

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[Chisom @AdaFormula1]

@buypowerng please send me the numerous tokens i paid for. It's been over 5 hours!

[Chisom @AdaFormula1]

@buypowerng Transferred money to your account and didnt recieve a token.

[iOccupyNigeria @iOccupyNigeria]

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[Agba Man @AgbaMan14872]

@nicholasibekwe Japanese and Chinese eat more MSG than we do, yet they are healthier and have a larger life expectancy. We too dey play with silly things. Use things in moderation.

[Broda Nonie of #LoveCultureAssembly @jnoneso]

@kwakuasanteb sugar in baby food is not necessarily a bad thing, babies need the sugar.
besides cerelac is made from wheat that has very low sugar content, and children need sugar for energy for development.
the amount of sugar per serving is still less than the amount of sugar in breast milk.

[𝐎𝐍𝐘𝐄𝐊𝐀 @onyii_5]

The main reason for this difference in Cerelac sugar content (up to 6.8g in Nigeria vs zero in Europe) is a mix of regulatory minimums, consumer pressure, market strategy, and corporate decisions.

Both regions follow the same international Codex Alimentarius standard, which allows added sugars in infant cereals for babies 6+ months. The EU meets the baseline but goes further due to strong consumer watchdogs, strict labeling rules, and public demand for "clean label" baby food. That's why Nestlé voluntarily removed added sugar from European Cerelac years ago. In Nigeria and much of Africa, regulators stick to the Codex minimum, so Nestlé keeps the sugar in.

European parents read labels and boycott anything with added sugar. In contrast, many African parents focus more on the "fortified with vitamins & minerals" marketing and trust big brands.

Nestlé argues that a little added sugar improves palatability so babies actually eat it. In areas with high malnutrition, they say getting those fortified calories and nutrients in is the top priority.

That said, some African civil society groups and WHO experts have called this practice unethical, arguing it risks training babies to crave sweet foods and contributes to rising obesity/diabetes rates.

[Olúwatósìn Olaseinde @tosinolaseinde]

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[Chisom @AdaFormula1]

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