Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu (born 2 April 1981), popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, is a Nigerian businessman, socialist and philanthropist.[1][2] He is the owner of the popular club in Asaba, called Xhrine.[3]
Cubana Chief Priest | |
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| Born | Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu 2 April 1981 |
| Alma mater | Federal Polytechnic, Nekede |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse | Angel Gold Okechukwu |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education edit
Cubana Chief Priest was born and raised in family from Umuhu Okabia, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state, and later joined his father in Aba, Abia state.[4]
Chief Priest attended Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo state.
Legal issues edit
Cubana Chief Priest, was detained by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,[5] with three count charge including abusing of naira note.[6][7][8][9]
On 17 April 2024, he pleaded not guilty, the court granted him bail in the sum of ₦10m,[10][11] with two responsible sureties in like sum who must be gainfully employed with the federal or state government and not less than grade level 16.[12]
References edit
- ^ BBC (April 3, 2022). "Cubana Chief Priest: Why EFCC arrest Cubana Chief Priest". BBC News Pidgin. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Sahara (November 25, 2021). "Fraudster Uses Socialite, Cubana Chief Priest's Name To Scam Social Media Users". Sahara Reporters. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Ekaete, Basse (December 15, 2021). "Cubana chief priest shows off his new stadium-like Asaba nightclub, Xhrine". The Nation. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Simwa, Adrianna (2022-05-17). "Cubana Chief Priest's biography: age, wife, net worth, house". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Agbo, Emmanuel (2024-04-16). "Naira Abuse: EFCC charges Instagram celebrity Cubana Chief Priest, set for arraignment". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Opanuga, Jimisayo (2024-04-17). "Cubana Chief Priest denies three count charge of Naira Abuse". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Cubana Chief Priest: Court grant Okechukwu Pascal bail afta e plead not guilty to EFCC charges of Naira abuse". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Reporters, Our (2024-04-17). "Naira abuse: EFCC detains Cubana Chief Priest ahead of arraignment today". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Samuel-Ugwuezi, Ozioma (2024-04-17). "Cubana Chief Priest Pleads Not Guilty To Naira Abuse Charge, Granted Bail To Tune Of N10m". Arise News. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2024-04-17). "Cubana Chief Priest pleads not guilty to naira abuse charge". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Dania, Onozure (2024-04-17). "[BREAKING] Naira abuse: Cubana Chief Priest arrives court for arraignment". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Opejobi, Seun (2024-04-17). "Cubana Chief Priest arrives court for arraignment over naira abuse". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-17.