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Saturday, 29 December 2012

Obama signs bill to grant Nigerian student U.S. permanent residency

Victor second from left, his doctor to his right, doctor's wife and the nun that's been taking care of him
President Barack Obama just awarded a young Nigerian man with a very terrible genetic disease - Neurofibromatosis, permanent residence in the US and as such access to a US medical school. This hardly ever passes congress but because of his peculiar situation, it worked.

26th year old Victor Chukwueke came to the US eleven years ago to undergo treatment for massive face tumors and lived in Michigan on an expired visa. He graduated from a state university and wanted to attend a medical school but needed to have permanent residency for that to happen.

Private bills, which only applies to one person and mostly focus on immigration, are rarely approved. Victors is the only one to pass in US Congress in two years.

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes massive life-threatening tumors to the face.
at 12/29/2012 09:45:00 pm

69 comments:

  1. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 21:48

    First!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 05:01

      Monkey! Oya use A̶̲̥̅♏‎​ G☺̣̣̥̇ collect ur own permanent visa. Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴̴͡ ur head like last#sneezing# xoxo Gail

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    2. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 07:22

      SMH.

      Have Bloglord and Prince Charming been bullied off?

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    3. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 07:41

      Mr/Miss First, congratulations, come and collect award.

      When I see people like this I feel so guilty for complaining about the little problems I have. God I thank you for my life, pls heal this young man, there is nothing impossible for You to do.

      Valerie.

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    4. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 12:10

      What's the meaning of this? You're first so what? Please grow the fuck up! People like you make me sick.

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    5. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 13:17

      Abeg being first Ȋ̝̊̅§ fun joh! Ah ah, must yu take life too serz?? Abeg loosen up ǎ̜̣̍ bit. Congrats mr/mrs first

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  2. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 21:55

    D other day I was asking what Obama had done so far to help Nigeria bt this major act of his don fall my hand...may soon start rooting for OBAMA!!!!I'm impressed!

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    1. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 06:28

      What has your government done to help you? Smh. Obama go dey tink abt US, he go dey tink abt ur yeye country too. Mschew

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    2. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 07:06

      Is Obama Nigeria's President? What has your own clueless Jonathan done for Nigeria?

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    3. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 07:07

      You didn't root for him and he got a second term, what does he need your useless rooting for?

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    4. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 07:08

      Is Obama Nigeria's President? What has your own clueless Jonathan done for Nigeria?

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    5. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 08:10

      "MAY soon start?" Siddon der let G-string be wearing you!

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    6. ernie30 December 2012 at 11:05

      Did u read wot u typd b4 posting it??? Obama hlp nigeria,Ȋ̝̊̅§ it his responsiblity???d man hsnt finshd wit d problms in his country α̲̅πϑ u'r asking wot he has done to help nigeria....b thr waitin fr americans to cm n hlp us,...am dead sure dis same mentality Ȋ̝̊̅§ wot d idiats we hv fr leaders hv as well....always borrowing,seeking aides...rubbish....nigeria wil b saved n salvaged onli by nigerians....havin said dt,its a good deed tho our own government shld b able to care fr us n nt wait fr another foreign 1 to do so

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  3. Amarachi29 December 2012 at 21:55

    Thank God for him and for the Nun for helping this young man.God will heal him from this diseases in Jesus name,Amen
    To the Doctor and his wife,God blss you loads

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  4. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 21:58

    Sounds great!!

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  5. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★29 December 2012 at 22:02

    Good stuff! Happy for him much.

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  6. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 22:08

    Finally this is the most significant thing he has achieved as d president of america.. Obby u have done well

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  7. Success Key29 December 2012 at 22:12

    May God heal him α̲̅πϑ have a happy stay in the US. We Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ blessed with knowledge in Nigeria but our government is not encouraging the youth. Let the youth try α̲̅πϑ see the different in this nation

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  8. African Sweetheart29 December 2012 at 22:20

    May God make this man a testimony.

    http://africansweetheart.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 22:21

    Am deeply touched and impressed

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  10. Unknown29 December 2012 at 22:23

    I am so happy for Victor and I also thank God for him.

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  11. Martins (GlossyMart Tech Gadgets 07037317400 or 08116202737)29 December 2012 at 22:33

    Obama has just done what a president is suppose to do...at least this will make the nigerian government appreciate him the more

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  12. Emmanuel Obarhua29 December 2012 at 22:38

    That's good to know Linda, keep us updated.

    Regards: WorldWebSurfers.com

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  13. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 23:02

    Eya!good for him,he has suffered enough

    Issy

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  14. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 23:02

    @BlackAngel, look b4 you leap, correcter must be d worst! Where did you see Barrack??

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  15. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 23:02

    @Blackangel,did u use chewing gum to glue ur eyes wen u r reading it.?She wrote Barack and not Barrack.God will save us from all dis gramarians ohhh...

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  16. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 23:03

    Ttscchhheeewww,na u even blind pass,werin u see there?

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  17. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 23:08

    Linda dey gbagaun sha. Smh

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  18. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 23:12

    Like say him dey 4 naija na begging hin go dey beg! Useless black fools!

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  19. Sue29 December 2012 at 23:37

    read somewhere that this guy as a child was dumped in an evil forest before he was 10 because his parents dint know wat to do with him in the eastern naija, later some good samaritans saw him, took him abroad, he had the best graduating result in school in america then his same mum (still in abject poverty) was invited to come for the graduation ceremony which she attended. God's purpose can never be changed, hope someone is encouraged

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  20. Anonymous29 December 2012 at 23:40

    26th year old..indeed! Gbagz. Dbanj's wifey.

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  21. Unknown29 December 2012 at 23:47

    Lol are you guys kidding me? U correct typos on here also?

    I thank God for Victor.."Oluwa is involved" *in dbanj's voice"

    Ff @Yellow_pawpaw

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  22. AyomidE Adeware29 December 2012 at 23:55

    Black angel, I think u av neurofribomatosis, are u blind? Can't u see Linda wrote Barack? iTK! Avenue to show d world u know d name....mcheeew!

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  23. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 00:18

    its funny

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  24. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 00:18

    Thank God! And this is another old news Linda

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  25. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 00:20

    Its funny & very Embarrassing.

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  26. Unknown30 December 2012 at 00:24

    im so hapi its not one linda,davido,tuface or dbanj dats getin such attention from obama,its a humble sick victor dats tryin to defy all odds nd bcom a med doc wit a permanent resident in america.who said God dosent work in mysterious ways?

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  27. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 00:51

    Well am reaLly happy for victor !!!notin can stop d love GOD has for u!!!!good health n more blessings to u

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  28. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 00:54

    God wld heal him 4rm dis in Jesus name.

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  29. Mimosa30 December 2012 at 01:53

    Lindus, abeg neurofibromatosis is not neccesarily life threatenin and its not particular to d face only. Its tumour of nerve cells, and since nerves are located everywhere in the body, the tumours may appear any and everywhere, and most of its damages are due to pressure effect. So Nne, take it easy in ur explanation of medical conditions.tanz

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  30. Ace DJ Bentley30 December 2012 at 02:00

    Great deed from a great African!
    May the good lord bless you Obama.

    We shall overcome someday in Africa!

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  31. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 02:23

    dat nun gat d opportunity to go to u.s....hahahah just sayin

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  32. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 03:33

    God bless america..

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  33. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 04:57

    When I read his full story I was moved to tears. Imagine his own parents abandoned him because of the diesease at an orphanage & that's how he met the nun. I pray this is just a path 4better things to come in his life @ least the disease didn't affect his brain he grad with 3.82 CGPA in bch

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  34. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 05:02

    Oh boi see my ibo broda oh......

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  35. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 05:07

    They want to use him for expiremental purposes

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  36. princess30 December 2012 at 06:01

    God bless Obama,d doctor,his wife&d Nun.May God heal d guy of d disease permanently.

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  37. Unknown30 December 2012 at 06:49

    Wow! This Victor guy is a symbol of a true role model. I just watched his speech on youtube and he thinks that this illness is a miracle that has helped him achieve his goals in life. Many in his position would have sunk into depression....i mean we all get depressed over material things but this guy? He's a rare gem! May i also mention that in his 11yrs in america his ascent is 100% nigerian! Many of us go visiting for 3wks and ascent will be part of the excess luggage we shop for...lol! God bless Victor Chukwueke.

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  38. Unknown30 December 2012 at 06:54

    Wow! This guy is a typical role model. I just watched his speech on youtube and he sees this illness as a miracle which has led him to accomplish his goals in life. Many of us sink into depression over material things! May i also add that after 11yrs in d U S his ascent is still 100% nigerian. Some pple go on 3wks holiday and ascent is part of the excess luggage shopped for...lol! God bless Victor!

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  39. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 07:34

    Stale News...*yawns*

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  40. Unknown30 December 2012 at 07:55

    Heyaaa tnk God for him..see linda post ma comment ooo

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  41. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 08:02

    Thank God for the nuns.

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  42. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 09:31

    i think say na for all nigerians trust us,this country for empty.if it is a white president he would have been deported long ago.

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  43. Unknown30 December 2012 at 10:07

    That a good idea.Atlist the young man will recive proper medical attention and also attend medical school.Thank God for his life.

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  44. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 10:20

    God Bless Obama!
    Anon 9:48 I clap for you aspa you carry first position to comment,your first time ever in'it?
    Still clapping...

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  45. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 10:27

    Now this are qualities of a president and leader,obama truly cares for people,not like our own gej who is only interested in fuel subsidy and increasing his kitchen allowance oloshi

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  46. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 10:40

    May God help him:AMEN

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  47. Unknown30 December 2012 at 11:25

    I think he has Neurofibromatosis Type 2, specifically.

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  48. Unknown30 December 2012 at 11:26

    i think he has Neurofibromatosis type 2 specifically, rare.

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  49. Unknown30 December 2012 at 13:06

    Obama thank u.

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  50. Nekky30 December 2012 at 15:12

    awww. this is so great. thank God for his life and God bless Obama.

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  51. Yomslaw30 December 2012 at 15:37

    Kînî BIG deal sef? ?

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  52. bond of peace30 December 2012 at 17:06

    y should obama help Nigerains?wack.

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  53. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 23:13

    I'm glad for him. In other news, what do you mean what has Obama done so far for Nigeria?Is he Nigeria's president? Don't go and ask what your president has been doing for you. Nonsense. And what does that other person mean it will make the Nigerian government appreciate him more? What they should be doing is hiding their face in shame for running a country with poor medical services where a child can be abandoned and has to leave the country for medical help. The way Nigerians think ehn...smh

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  54. Asqurea31 December 2012 at 01:02

    Shame to 9ja ledaz

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  55. xoxotop31 December 2012 at 13:52

    Thank God , may he heal and bless the young man

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  56. Anonymous1 January 2013 at 14:26

    pls give info on the charity that helped him at home and abroad. thanks

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