INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags FIRST Class Degree in Computer Science…Emerges Overall BEST Graduating Student for 2016/2017 *Earlier had NINE A-One Distinction at Loretto Special Science school, Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra * Intelligent lady seeing as a Genius from Formative Years * Software Engineer aspiring damsel dabbles into Pageantry by luck *Specializes on Charity projects in old people’s home at Awkunanaw, Enugu State BY ANGELA OKHALBU/FASHION REPORTER, ENUGU
INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags FIRST Class...
TRENDING: ‘I Will FIGHT for the Weak, Defenseless NIGERIANS against Oppression as a SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA’-Festus Keyamo …Vows: ‘I Will continue to Confront the HIGH and MIGHTY in defence of Truth and Justice’ *Inner Bar too elitist, deployed only in the service/defence of the rich and powerful or the upper echelon in society *Only honour I can do to the silk robes I adorn is to continue to speak truth to power; continue to hold Government accountable * To Nigerian Masses: ‘We Succeeded together; It is our collective Elevation’ * Appreciates GOD, thanks Aged Parents and all the distinguished members of the Privileges Committee BY IKECHUKWU ALIDE/JUDICIAL REPORTER, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
TRENDING: ‘I Will FIGHT for the Weak, Defenseless NIGERIANS against Oppression as a SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA’-Festus...
72ND UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK: ‘AFRICA Will become the FOOD Basket of the World’-Aliko Dangote, Nigerian born, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …Says: ‘FIVE of 12 Million jobs needed in AFRICA must be created in NIGERIA’ * Parleys Foreign Investors on Agriculture * Corporate Council on Africa arrange International Diplomats to listen to him on Africa’s Opportunities *Rwandan President Paul Kagame openly converse on Africa’s opportunities and challenges *Session moderated by Rosa Whitaker, former US Trade Representative and author of the AGOA (African Growth Opportunity Act) * “We should pray that oil prices remain low. This helps wean us off the dependency on revenues from petroleum. We must take oil to be the icing on the cake. We already have the cake”-DANGOTE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
72ND UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK: ‘AFRICA Will become the FOOD Basket of the World’-Aliko...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Amazon, DR. DALI Wins UNITED NATIONS Award…Saving, Caring, Re-integrating BOKO HARAM Widows and Orphans into society *Helped 650,000 displaced persons in the North Eastern Nigeria *Her SON abducted in 2011 during Jos, Plateau State crisis and has not been found till date *Becomes Recipient of the 2017 UN Sergio Vieira de Mello Award *Still first humanitarian actor to set up a livelihood programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), takes risk of reaching areas considered inaccessible and dangerous at the peak of Boko Haram’s insurgency * “The Sergio Vieira de Mello Award is conferred biennially, to draw the world’s attention to the unnoticed efforts by individuals, groups and organisations doing something special and unique to reconcile people and parties in conflict”-UNITED NATIONS *PLUS plans for her family trip to United States as Green Card recipients BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Amazon, DR. DALI Wins UNITED NATIONS Award…Saving, Caring, Re-integrating BOKO HARAM...Latest News
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INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags FIRST Class Degree in Computer Science…Emerges Overall BEST Graduating Student for 2016/2017 *Earlier had NINE A-One Distinction at Loretto Special Science school, Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra * Intelligent lady seeing as a Genius from Formative Years * Software Engineer aspiring damsel dabbles into Pageantry by luck *Specializes on Charity projects in old people’s home at Awkunanaw, Enugu State BY ANGELA OKHALBU/FASHION REPORTER, ENUGU
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11TH MEDIA AWARD IN NIGERIA: Naija STANDARD Newspaper’s American Bureau, GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU WINS Nigeria’s Most Investigative Journalist in the Diaspora…Defeats Abby Phillips of New York TIMES, Tunde Agoi of AFP, Femi Oke of Reuters *Winning News story published May 30, 2016 titled ‘Trading LIFE for Kidney Sale …Indian Doctors on Highest Demand for Nigerian Kidneys at $300,000’ *Vanguard Media Limited Receives Online Newspaper of the Year *BOND FM is Best Radio Station of the Year, Asabeafrika is BLOG of the Year *Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State recognized as ‘Outstanding Performing Governor of the Year’ * Frank Odita honoured with LIFETime Achievement Award on Oustanding Contribution to Nigerian Security * Sir Shina Peters, Afro-juju ace receives Music LEGEND of the Year * HRH Mohammed Sani Halirv Dantoro honoured with ‘Most Inspiring Monarch of the Year’ * ‘ON Integrity, Media professionalism and Investigative journalism, Nigeria-American Press Association celebrate George Otumu as an excellent, distinguished and well deserved journalist’-Steve Franklin, President, NAPA BY TOPE OLAMIDE/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
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TRENDING: ‘I Will FIGHT for the Weak, Defenseless NIGERIANS against Oppression as a SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA’-Festus Keyamo …Vows: ‘I Will continue to Confront the HIGH and MIGHTY in defence of Truth and Justice’ *Inner Bar too elitist, deployed only in the service/defence of the rich and powerful or the upper echelon in society *Only honour I can do to the silk robes I adorn is to continue to speak truth to power; continue to hold Government accountable * To Nigerian Masses: ‘We Succeeded together; It is our collective Elevation’ * Appreciates GOD, thanks Aged Parents and all the distinguished members of the Privileges Committee BY IKECHUKWU ALIDE/JUDICIAL REPORTER, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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72ND UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK: ‘AFRICA Will become the FOOD Basket of the World’-Aliko Dangote, Nigerian born, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …Says: ‘FIVE of 12 Million jobs needed in AFRICA must be created in NIGERIA’ * Parleys Foreign Investors on Agriculture * Corporate Council on Africa arrange International Diplomats to listen to him on Africa’s Opportunities *Rwandan President Paul Kagame openly converse on Africa’s opportunities and challenges *Session moderated by Rosa Whitaker, former US Trade Representative and author of the AGOA (African Growth Opportunity Act) * “We should pray that oil prices remain low. This helps wean us off the dependency on revenues from petroleum. We must take oil to be the icing on the cake. We already have the cake”-DANGOTE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Amazon, DR. DALI Wins UNITED NATIONS Award…Saving, Caring, Re-integrating BOKO HARAM Widows and Orphans into society *Helped 650,000 displaced persons in the North Eastern Nigeria *Her SON abducted in 2011 during Jos, Plateau State crisis and has not been found till date *Becomes Recipient of the 2017 UN Sergio Vieira de Mello Award *Still first humanitarian actor to set up a livelihood programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), takes risk of reaching areas considered inaccessible and dangerous at the peak of Boko Haram’s insurgency * “The Sergio Vieira de Mello Award is conferred biennially, to draw the world’s attention to the unnoticed efforts by individuals, groups and organisations doing something special and unique to reconcile people and parties in conflict”-UNITED NATIONS *PLUS plans for her family trip to United States as Green Card recipients BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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INSPIRING ABROAD: ‘I Am a Ghanaian KING, A Full Time Mechanic in Germany’-King Togbe Ngoryifia Céphas Kosi Bansah, a Millionaire Entrepreneur …Helping to govern more than TWO million Ghanaian and Togolese people *Spends most of his time in oily overalls fixing cars * Grew up in Ghana, Moved to Germany in 1970 before been appointed King * His kingdom covers Gbi in Eastern Ghana on the border of Togo consisting of 300,000 Ewe people *Uses SKYPE to govern his people, still visits Ghana up to eight times per year * PLUS How famous German photographer Christina Czybik captured fascinating lifestyle of this King BY NOEL IMADE/REPORTER, GERMANY & KOFI ADEL, STAFF WRITER, ACCRA, GHANA
INSPIRING ABROAD: ‘I Am a Ghanaian KING, A Full Time Mechanic in Germany’-King...
BREAKING NEWS: KANO State Born NIGERIAN, MOHAMMED MUSTAFA CENGIZ Emerges BEST Graduating Medical Student with Distinction in Russia…Scored perfect CGPA of 5.0 in Kazan Medical University * Put NIGERIA in Good Light Overseas * Receives HONOR from Russian Minister of Health and Rector of Institution *Showed that NIGERIA is blessed with Brilliant and Intelligent People BY NEWTON CHUKS/SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORTER, RUSSIA
BREAKING NEWS: KANO State Born NIGERIAN, MOHAMMED MUSTAFA CENGIZ Emerges BEST Graduating...
SUCCESS AGAINST ALL ODD: NIGERIAN, SURAJ SHUAIBU Overcome Challenges to Become Best Graduating Student in College of Medicine from Ahmadu Bello University…Emerges Overall Graduating Doctor in Anatomy, Pharmacology, Surgery and Pathology *Struggled to acquire university education for years *Jigawa native shows hardwork is the only key to outstanding success * Sacrificed Pleasure for Studies to rebrand Nigeria’s image BY LUKMAN HARUNA/STAFF REPORTER, ZARIA
SUCCESS AGAINST ALL ODD: NIGERIAN, SURAJ SHUAIBU Overcome Challenges to Become Best...
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos...
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World *...
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here BY YVONNE ARABEL/AUTO REPORTER THIS...
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster vehicle mangles his body beyond recognition *Leaves Behind 5 years, 2 ½ old year children *Church foots burial bills, plans to hold Funeral Service next Sunday *How he was about to getting stable with his documentation….
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster...
ADVERTENCIA: ¡BEBIDA, PASEO, VA A LA CÁRCEL EN EE. UU! 2528 Muertes en Texas que los Nombres de los Infractores de Cumbre de Road…25 que *Vehicles expuestos prohiben usar el peaje roads…violators para pagar 27 millones de dólares en peajes impagados *Police pueden confiscar o dueños de vehículo de boleto *Senate Cuenta autorizan el Departamento de Texas del Transporte a mencionar en público los nombres de los infractores
ADVERTENCIA: ¡BEBIDA, PASEO, VA A LA CÁRCEL EN EE. UU! 2528 Muertes en Texas que...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE are Dedicated to Improving Lives of Indigent People in Nigeria’-Bilkisu Kamadi, Ceo, Billycares Foundation …BCF caters for the less privileged people in general *Runs Skills’ Acquisition for Men, Women, Boys and Girls *Assisted over 200 girls with funds to start small businesses for Independence * Recalls Unforgettable moments after the demise of her mother *Named UWAR MARAYU, mother of Orphans in Kano state *How she survived as a 25 year old orphan from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE are Dedicated to Improving Lives of Indigent People...
OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy*Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to barest minimum’*Laments: ‘It’s Poverty that affects our minds, as many live on a constant diet of hopelessness’*Echoes: ‘Poverty is when young men of a country refuse to look their government in the face to demand better opportunities for themselves and families’*Observes: ‘If we pull down South Africa’s businesses in the country, will Nigeria go scar-free?’
OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy *Says...
WHAT’S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS * ‘My thoughts on Nigeria’s recent election, Importance of Public-Private Cooperation for Democracy’BY TONY ELUMELU
WHAT'S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS * 'My thoughts on Nigeria's recent...
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD! BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU NIGERIA,...
SAVE THIS CHILD NOW! Dying American Girl, 10 Needs Urgent Organ Transplant…Suffering end stage Cystic Fibrosis for 18 months *Too sick to leave Philadelphia Children’s Hospital for 3 months * Sarah has 7-14 Days to Stay Alive *72,000 People worldwide Sign Petition, says: “This Girl Must not Die”
BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, NEW YORK SARAH Murnaghan is a-10 year old American...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN King of Scam on AMERICAN Student VISA, AMECHI COLVIS AMUEGBUNAM Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prisons For Fraud…Leading to $3.7 Million Loss to United States Companies *Ordered to pay $615,555.12 in Restitution for role in “Business Email Compromise” (BEC) scheme *Deceived, Send out Fake emails to companies in Northern District of Texas and elsewhere, containing misrepresentations that caused companies to wire transfer funds as instructed on a pdf document that was attached to email * ‘I Am Guilty of Conspiracy to commit Wire Fraud’-Amechi confesses * ‘Scheme involved at least 10 victims totaling a loss of approximately $3,700,000’-FBI BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN King of Scam on AMERICAN Student VISA, AMECHI COLVIS AMUEGBUNAM...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN Man, KEVIN KUNLAY WILLIAMS VOTED illegally in America’s 2012, 2016 Elections’-Federal Bureau of Investigation …Commits Felon of Firearm’s possession, Indicted in $12 Million Stolen Identity Refund FRAUD * Guilty of Mail fraud, aggravated identity Theft, voter Fraud, illegal re-entry * Used school employees’ identifications stolen from a payroll company to file more than 2,000 fraudulent federal income tax returns * “Williams was deported in 1995 but allegedly returned illegally in 1999 and voted illegally in 2012 and 2016 elections”-Federal Grand Jury BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN Man, KEVIN KUNLAY WILLIAMS VOTED illegally in America’s...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS...
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial BY EDITORIAL BOARD AFRICA’S...
EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
ALIKO DANGOTE: Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire...
INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags FIRST Class Degree in Computer Science…Emerges Overall BEST Graduating Student for 2016/2017 *Earlier had NINE A-One Distinction at Loretto Special Science school, Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra * Intelligent lady seeing as a Genius from Formative Years * Software Engineer aspiring damsel dabbles into Pageantry by luck *Specializes on Charity projects in old people’s home at Awkunanaw, Enugu State BY ANGELA OKHALBU/FASHION REPORTER, ENUGU
INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN Genius GIRL, FOLAFOLUWA OGINNI Won Best Student in WAEC at age 17 years…Quits Law Degree at Obafemi Awolowo University Due to ASUU Strike with a CGPA of 4.53 *Admitted for Law Degree at the University of Hertfordshire in United Kingdom *Becomes British University’s FIRST Nigerian Valedictorian *Graduates as Overall BEST Student with a perfect CGPA and score of 360 out of 360 BY TIMOTHY ILWANU/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN Genius GIRL, FOLAFOLUWA OGINNI Won Best Student...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD OVERSEAS: NIGERIAN, 23 Years old, ABASIODIONG JACKSON Graduates with FIRST CLASS in University of Huddersfield…Studied Electronic Engineering, Named Best Student *Immediately Offered High-paying JOB at the prestigious university located in West Yorkshire, England * Akwa-Ibom native from Nsit Unium local government vows to rebrand NIGERIA positively Abroad *In 2014 University of Huddersfield was named the Times Higher Education’s Best University Workplace, New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards 2015 BY NSIKE IKPEME/REPORTER, AKWA-IBOM & ANGELA OSADOR/EDUCATION STAFF WRITER, UNITED KINGDOM
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD OVERSEAS: NIGERIAN, 23 Years old, ABASIODIONG JACKSON Graduates...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: UK Born Famous Blogger, Trained PhD philologist, SOLA OPESAN BROWN Takes Nigerian NOLLYWOOD by Storm…Hits Production with a Bloc Buster Movie ‘Terrain of POWER’ *Latest movie chronicles her life in Media, Public Relations, Film production * Organizes MBE Improver Awards, Publishes Black European Magazines *Studied Doctoral Program in Philology at prestigious University of La Laguna *Shuttles beautiful worlds of Africa and EUROPE *Vows: ‘I Will Expose SEX Slavery Movie Roles in Nigeria if I see Any’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: UK Born Famous Blogger, Trained PhD philologist, SOLA OPESAN...
BREAKING NEWS: Ooni of IFE, Alaafin of Oyo, KWAM 1, Others Kick off PELLER UNITY Grand Finale Cup 2017 …Tournament part of events lined up to celebrate the 20th year memorial of the Late Professor Peller *Fully supported by Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports *Nigerian musicians: Davido, Sound Sultan, 9ice grace opening ceremony * “Tournament designed to empower youths and promote Unity in the Oke-Ogun district of Oyo State in partnership with Oyo State Ministry of Youths and Sports and Oyo state Football Association”-Shina Peller BY JUMOKE OLATUNJI/SPORTS REPORTER, OYO STATE & OPE ANUOLUWA/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, SOUTH WEST NIGERIA
BREAKING NEWS: Ooni of IFE, Alaafin of Oyo, KWAM 1, Others Kick off PELLER UNITY...
HURRICANE HARVEY IN AMERICA: ‘GOD Delivered us from Thunderstorms, FLOOD and Death’-NIGERIANS in Houston Recounts Ordeal …Embark on Prayers for Divine Intervention, Safety all through * ‘We Identify with Nigerians, other victims of U.S. Hurricane Harvey’-President BUHARI * ‘We Are Happy NO NIGERIAN DIED during Texas Hurricane Harvey – Nigerian in Diaspora Organization, Americas BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
HURRICANE HARVEY IN AMERICA: ‘GOD Delivered us from Thunderstorms, FLOOD and...
REVEALING: AMERICAN Born Actor, Son of NIGERIAN Parents, GBENGA AKINNAGBE making Waves in HOLLYWOOD…Great Writer famous for role as Chris Partlow on the HBO series ‘The Wire’ *Played Ben Ellis in the episode ‘Contenders’ on the TV series Numbers *Guest Appearance on a Season 10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode entitled “Hell” as Elijah Okello *Playing a drug lord in the USA series ‘Graceland’, Starred as CIA Agent Erik Ritter in 24: Live Another Day *Published TWO Articles in The New York Times, one detailing a trip to Nepal to climb the Himalayas, other outlining medical procedures he underwent BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
REVEALING: AMERICAN Born Actor, Son of NIGERIAN Parents, GBENGA AKINNAGBE making...
GREAT NEWS ABROAD: NIGERIAN-AMERICAN Actress, OSARIEMEN IGHODARO AJIBADE Still Enjoys Media Reviews as Miss Black USA Pageant …WON Best TV Actress of the Year at the 2014 ELOY Awards, Co-hosts 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards *Had First Degree in Broadcast Journalism with dual minors in Entrepreneurship and Theater from Pennsylvania State University *Obtained Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, Raised funds and awareness towards fight against Malaria *Main Host of Maltina Dance All Reality show BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES & SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, LAGOS
GREAT NEWS ABROAD: NIGERIAN-AMERICAN Actress, OSARIEMEN IGHODARO AJIBADE Still Enjoys...
REVEALING OVERSEAS: Nigerian-American, ADEPERO ODUYE Famous in AMERICA’S HOLLYWOOD on Theatre Productions, Action Movies activities…Won African-American Film Critics Award for Breakthrough performance *Co-starred in the drama thriller ‘The Dinner’ with Richard Gere *Celebrated as Best Female Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards * ONE of 7 Children of Nigerian Parents studied at Cornell University *Received over 20 Movie Awards, Co-winner of 2014 Academy Award * Media Rating: The New York Times – Great Performances (2012), Time Magazine – Great Performances (2012), W Magazine – Best Performances issue (February 2012), Made COVER of Vanity Fair Issue 2012 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
REVEALING OVERSEAS: Nigerian-American, ADEPERO ODUYE Famous in AMERICA’S HOLLYWOOD...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster on New York’s WABC Channel 7…Co-anchors weekday 5 p.m. editions of Eyewitness News alongside Diana Williams and 11pm news with Bill Ritter *Joined WABC in 2003 after a stint in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where she anchored the news on WBAL-TV for nearly three years * How she survived multiple surgeries, months of recovery and physical therapy after been struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 23, 2004 while preparing a report *Born to a Nigerian (Yoruba) man and German mother. Her first name, ‘Folasade’, means ‘Honor confers a crown’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes...
INSPIRATIONAL: BRITISH Born NIGERIAN Broadcaster, FEMI OKE is QUEEN of Aljazeera Television…Graduates from Birmingham University, had Bachelor’s degree in English literature and language, hosts ‘The Stream on Al Jazeera English’ *Started Journalism at 14 years as then Junior Reporter with UK’s First Talk Radio station London Broadcasting Company *Earlier presents BBC’s flagship Educational Science Programme ‘Science In Action’ *Worked for GMTV, London Weekend Television, Men & Motors and Carlton Television * Joined CNN in 1999, worked for NINE years as a former anchor for International’s World Weather service at the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRATIONAL: BRITISH Born NIGERIAN Broadcaster, FEMI OKE is QUEEN of Aljazeera...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Academic Prodigy, IKEOLUWA ABIOYE, 15 Year old Girl Scored A-ONE in NINE WAEC (High School Exams)…Had 305 in Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Results *Performed Excellent in Mathematics, English, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Civic, Catering, Biology and ICT *Indigene of Irepodun Local Council from Osun State recently honoured by her alma mater, Starfield Schools, Iju, Lagos *BEG NIGERIA and US GOVTS for Sponsorship to further studies Abroad * “My Dream is to Attend AMERICA’S Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) or Harvard University to study Computer Engineering to help NIGERIA in Advance ICT Development” BY TOLA ENIOLA/STAFF REPORTER, IKEJA, LAGOS
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Academic Prodigy, IKEOLUWA ABIOYE, 15 Year old Girl Scored A-ONE...
OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion,...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate...
OPINION: Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari *He’s Suffering Disconnect-Hallucination from Paranoia *Reveals his various Diversionary Verbal Prancing Tactics, Amplified Falsehood BY PHILLIP AGBESE, LONDON agbese.phill@gmail.com
Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s...
TRENDING OPINION:BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time of Posterity….Fulani Herdsmen/Igbos Controversy Matters Arising *Quotes: “Posterity gives every man his True Value”-Publius Cornelius Tacitus * “When we are planning for Posterity, We ought to remember that Virtue is not Hereditary”-Thomas Paine
TRENDING OPINION: BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time...
INSPIRING: ‘I Will be the Next GOVERNOR of Anambra State’-Yul Edochie, Nigeria’s Famous Nollywood Superstar …Defeats older politicians to win Democratic People’s Congress Primary Eelection *Says: ‘It’s Time for Youths to Lead Nigeria into Economic Prosperity’ *Explains: ‘Elderly Politicians Need to Take Back Seat to allow us Reign’ *Vows: ‘I Will Bring Economic Prosperity, Development and Social Integration during my Tenure’ BY CHUKA ILEBEWO/STAFF REPORTER, ANAMBRA STATE
INSPIRING: ‘I Will be the Next GOVERNOR of Anambra State’-Yul Edochie,...
INSPIRING: British Born Daughter of a NIGERIAN Orthopedic Surgeon, HELEN GRANT is FIRST BLACK Woman Elected UK Conservative Member of Parliament …Served as MP for Maidstone and The Weald since 2010 when she succeeded Ann Widdecombe *Worked as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities (from 2012 to 2015) and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (2012 to 2013) *Performed as Britain’s Minister for Sport and Tourism in 2013, a post she held till after the 2015 general election *Studied law at the University of Hull *REGRETS: “I was the Victim of Racist Bullying at school” BY KANMI AKANDE/CORRESPONDENT, UNITED KINGDOM
INSPIRING: British Born Daughter of a NIGERIAN Orthopedic Surgeon, HELEN GRANT is...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State …Says: ‘They are accusing me of Insurgency, Treason’ * ‘I Am Accusing some elements in APC of conniving with DSS to Implicate Me’ BY IYIOLA OPEOLUWA/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu, Nigerian-American Chairman/CEO Deedee Group of companies, Maryland, USA …I became Millionaire in Nigeria at the age of 37 years *Designed to give award to those helping or giving back to the community, a way to encourage others to start helping the poor *Still facing Lack of Sponsor, Divisiveness among Nigerians in Diaspora * ‘This Year’s event holding September 16th in Baltimore Maryland, USA will feature German’s Superstar, Me-Razor and Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum’-Demian BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN...
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s...
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo,...
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event holds in University of Texas at Arlington *3rd Edition features Welcome Dinner, Judging Presentation, Fashion Show and After-Party on July 10-13, 2013 * African/Black American Communities to witness Ceremony *African Heritage at Display * “We’d broadcast LIVE the event on Naija Standard Afrika Radio in America”-Management
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event...
INSPIRATIONAL ABROAD: Nigerian-AMERICAN, AL-FAROUQ AJIEDE AMINU is Reigning United States Professional Basketball Player…Signs $30million Contract with Portland Trail Blazers *Earlier played for Team Africa at the 2015 NBA Africa exhibition game *Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2010 NBA draft with eighth overall pick *Recorded 16 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in an 87–99 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on April 17, 2013 *Won with the D’Tigers of Nigeria the 2015 FIBA Africa Championship (AfroBasket) in Tunisia by defeating Angola 74–65 *Played in Los Angeles Clippers (2010–2011), New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2011–2014), Dallas Mavericks (2014–2015), Portland Trail Blazers (2015–present) BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRATIONAL ABROAD: Nigerian-AMERICAN, AL-FAROUQ AJIEDE AMINU is Reigning United...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves...
INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played for Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills…Studied at Purdue University and Coffeyville Community College *Received second-team NJCAA All-American, All-Jayhawk and Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors *Selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars *PLUS how he reunites with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played...
RE-BRANDING NIGERIA IN AMERICA: NIGERIA’S Igbo Lady, CHIOMA UBOGAGU, Most Famous in Orlando City Soccer Club in Florida…British-American Forward plays for National Women’s Soccer League * Earlier glows as Arsenal Football Club Ladies forward in Britain *Named the 2010 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year *Represented United States at the U18, U20 and U23 levels *Won FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship in 2012, scoring the championship-winning goal *Made 21 appearances for Gunners, scoring seven times including goals in both her debut and final matches. * PLUS how her grandfather Austin Eneuke played as a former Nigeria and Tottenham Hotspur player BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
RE-BRANDING NIGERIA IN AMERICA: NIGERIA’S Igbo Lady, CHIOMA UBOGAGU, Most Famous...
FALLOUT OF LAGOS@50: ‘LAGOS State Speaker, Rt Honorable Mudashiru Obasa called me to Apologise for Oversight in Honorees’ List’-BASH Ali, Nigeria’s oldest boxing champion *Confesses program was a privately-sponsored event *Promised to under-write all my expenses from my destination to-and-fro Lagos * ‘It was not done deliberately to spite me’ * ‘There is a HUGE picture of me under National Stadium bridge’ BY KUNLE AYORINDE/SPORTS REPORTER, LAGOS
FALLOUT OF LAGOS@50: ‘LAGOS State Speaker, Rt Honorable Mudashiru Obasa called...
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity, Nudist, Sex allowed * Congregation claims: ‘God looks only at the Heart’ * Membership attracts $15 per person!
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where...
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Amazon, DR. DALI Wins UNITED NATIONS Award…Saving, Caring, Re-integrating BOKO HARAM Widows and Orphans into society *Helped 650,000 displaced persons in the North Eastern Nigeria *Her SON abducted in 2011 during Jos, Plateau State crisis and has not been found till date *Becomes Recipient of the 2017 UN Sergio Vieira de Mello Award *Still first humanitarian actor to set up a livelihood programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), takes risk of reaching areas considered inaccessible and dangerous at the peak of Boko Haram’s insurgency * “The Sergio Vieira de Mello Award is conferred biennially, to draw the world’s attention to the unnoticed efforts by individuals, groups and organisations doing something special and unique to reconcile people and parties in conflict”-UNITED NATIONS *PLUS plans for her family trip to United States as Green Card recipients BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Amazon, DR. DALI Wins UNITED NATIONS Award…Saving, Caring, Re-integrating BOKO HARAM Widows… more
- INSPIRING ABROAD: 'I Am a Ghanaian KING, A Full Time Mechanic in Germany'-King Togbe Ngoryifia Céphas Kosi Bansah, a Millionaire Entrepreneur ...Helping to govern more than TWO million Ghanaian and Togolese people *Spends most of his time in oily overalls fixing cars * Grew up in Ghana, Moved to Germany in 1970 before been appointed King * His kingdom covers Gbi in Eastern Ghana on the border of Togo consisting of 300,000 Ewe people *Uses SKYPE to govern his people, still visits Ghana up to eight times per year * PLUS How famous German photographer Christina Czybik captured fascinating lifestyle of this King BY NOEL IMADE/REPORTER, GERMANY & KOFI ADEL, STAFF WRITER, ACCRA, GHANA
- BREAKING NEWS: KANO State Born NIGERIAN, MOHAMMED MUSTAFA CENGIZ Emerges BEST Graduating Medical Student with Distinction in Russia...Scored perfect CGPA of 5.0 in Kazan Medical University * Put NIGERIA in Good Light Overseas * Receives HONOR from Russian Minister of Health and Rector of Institution *Showed that NIGERIA is blessed with Brilliant and Intelligent People BY NEWTON CHUKS/SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORTER, RUSSIA
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‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved… more
- Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser...Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20" Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
- HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
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72ND UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK: ‘AFRICA Will become the FOOD Basket of the World’-Aliko Dangote, Nigerian born, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …Says: ‘FIVE of 12 Million jobs needed in AFRICA must be created in NIGERIA’ * Parleys Foreign Investors on Agriculture * Corporate Council on Africa arrange International Diplomats to listen to him on Africa’s Opportunities *Rwandan President Paul Kagame openly converse on Africa’s opportunities and challenges *Session moderated by Rosa Whitaker, former US Trade Representative and author of the AGOA (African Growth Opportunity Act) * “We should pray that oil prices remain low. This helps wean us off the dependency on revenues from petroleum. We must take oil to be the icing on the cake. We already have the cake”-DANGOTE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
72ND UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK: ‘AFRICA Will become the FOOD Basket of… more
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'WE are Dedicated to Improving Lives of Indigent People in Nigeria'-Bilkisu Kamadi, Ceo, Billycares Foundation ...BCF caters for the less privileged people in general *Runs Skills' Acquisition for Men, Women, Boys and Girls *Assisted over 200 girls with funds to start small businesses for Independence * Recalls Unforgettable moments after the demise of her mother *Named UWAR MARAYU, mother of Orphans in Kano state *How she survived as a 25 year old orphan from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- BREAKING NEWS: 'BISHOP OYEDEPO of WINNERS CHAPEL is Nigeria's Richest Pastor with Networth of $200million'-Forbes Magazine ...Established Winners Chapel in 1981, Church has grown to become one of Africa’s largest congregation *Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Edeh owner of Madonna University Nigeria, Caritas University, OSISATECH Polytechnic, OSISATECH College of Education worth $120 million *Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founding president of Believers’ LoveWorld Incorporated (Christ Embassy) with over 40,000members worth $100million *T.B Joshua's Net Worth $60million, Pastor E.A. Adeboye's Worth $50 million, Matthew Ashimolowo Net Worth $30 million; Chris Okotie's Worth $20million, Ayo Oritsejafor Net Worth $15 million, Bishop Mike Okonkwo $12 million, Pastor Kumuyi $10 million and Lazarus Mouka Net Worth $8 million BY LOLA OPEYEMI/RELIGIOUS EDITOR, ABUJA & CHINWE OKORIE/LONDON, REPORTER
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OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy*Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to barest minimum’*Laments: ‘It’s Poverty that affects our minds, as many live on a constant diet of hopelessness’*Echoes: ‘Poverty is when young men of a country refuse to look their government in the face to demand better opportunities for themselves and families’*Observes: ‘If we pull down South Africa’s businesses in the country, will Nigeria go scar-free?’
OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy *Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to… more
- WHAT'S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS * 'My thoughts on Nigeria's recent election, Importance of Public-Private Cooperation for Democracy'BY TONY ELUMELU
- NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN King of Scam on AMERICAN Student VISA, AMECHI COLVIS AMUEGBUNAM Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prisons For Fraud…Leading to $3.7 Million Loss to United States Companies *Ordered to pay $615,555.12 in Restitution for role in “Business Email Compromise” (BEC) scheme *Deceived, Send out Fake emails to companies in Northern District of Texas and elsewhere, containing misrepresentations that caused companies to wire transfer funds as instructed on a pdf document that was attached to email * ‘I Am Guilty of Conspiracy to commit Wire Fraud’-Amechi confesses * ‘Scheme involved at least 10 victims totaling a loss of approximately $3,700,000’-FBI BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN King of Scam on AMERICAN Student VISA, AMECHI COLVIS AMUEGBUNAM Sentenced to… more
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN KING of Identity Theft/Wire Fraud, Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem Convicted in America on 19 Count Charge..Secretly obtains over 125,000 STOLEN Taxpayer identities in United States for use in a Tax FRAUD *Purchased over 91,000 of American victims' identities from a Vietnamese hacker that originates from an Oregon company’s database *Compromised taxpayer identities from 2012 -2015 to file fraudulent tax returns, passed identities to his co-conspirators located in Atlanta, Georgia area and in Nigeria * "Over 2,800 fraudulent federal tax returns linked to Kazeem with attempted refunds totaling in excess of $26 million dollars and actual losses to the U.S. Treasury totaling nearly $7 million dollars"-United States Department of Justice BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School...Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term from Woolwich Crown Court in South London *Lavishes Fund on FOUR women, Buys luxurious vehicles and designers' clothing, landed properties in Nigeria and Britain *Annually earns £57, 000, Convicted after found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud *UK Govt Recovers only £800, 000 from him *SEIZED from him: A new £40,000 Infiniti luxury car, an Audi TT sports car, at least four properties in Britain and more in Nigeria * "Samuel Kayode used his position to defraud over £4million. It was spent on luxury motor vehicles, property, and sent to Nigeria. His dishonesty and sheer greed is scandalous. It is believed to be Britain's biggest education fraud"- Prosecutor James Thacker BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical… more
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NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial BY EDITORIAL BOARD AFRICA’S Most populous nation in the world,… more
- EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
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INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags FIRST Class Degree in Computer Science…Emerges Overall BEST Graduating Student for 2016/2017 *Earlier had NINE A-One Distinction at Loretto Special Science school, Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra * Intelligent lady seeing as a Genius from Formative Years * Software Engineer aspiring damsel dabbles into Pageantry by luck *Specializes on Charity projects in old people’s home at Awkunanaw, Enugu State BY ANGELA OKHALBU/FASHION REPORTER, ENUGU
INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags FIRST Class Degree… more
- MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN Genius GIRL, FOLAFOLUWA OGINNI Won Best Student in WAEC at age 17 years...Quits Law Degree at Obafemi Awolowo University Due to ASUU Strike with a CGPA of 4.53 *Admitted for Law Degree at the University of Hertfordshire in United Kingdom *Becomes British University's FIRST Nigerian Valedictorian *Graduates as Overall BEST Student with a perfect CGPA and score of 360 out of 360 BY TIMOTHY ILWANU/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
- MAKING NIGERIA PROUD OVERSEAS: NIGERIAN, 23 Years old, ABASIODIONG JACKSON Graduates with FIRST CLASS in University of Huddersfield...Studied Electronic Engineering, Named Best Student *Immediately Offered High-paying JOB at the prestigious university located in West Yorkshire, England * Akwa-Ibom native from Nsit Unium local government vows to rebrand NIGERIA positively Abroad *In 2014 University of Huddersfield was named the Times Higher Education's Best University Workplace, New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards 2015 BY NSIKE IKPEME/REPORTER, AKWA-IBOM & ANGELA OSADOR/EDUCATION STAFF WRITER, UNITED KINGDOM
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘I Am NIGERIA’S Greatest REGGAE ICON’-Ras Kimono, Rub-A-Dub Master …Headlines Music Concerts in AMERICA as NIGERIA’S King of Reggae * Receives Standing OVATION from African-Americans *Eulogized as one of Africa’s Evergreen Music Legends * Performed in Maryland, Atlanta, Massachusetts and New Port Richey Florida * How He Sees His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie as a RASTAMAN *Reveals Candid View on Nigeria’s Music Association, PMAN * “I use MUSIC to speak against Suppression, Injustice of the Government against the Masses’-Kimono BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘I Am NIGERIA’S Greatest REGGAE ICON’-Ras Kimono, Rub-A-Dub Master …Headlines Music Concerts in… more
- BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian-American, OLUMUYIWA JOSEPH ADEWALE alias JOE D'WHALE, Computer Guru turns Musician Rocks American Music Industry in GOD'S Praise...'Totally YOURS' Album Rules TEXAS Radio Airwaves * Pentecostal Churches in North America engage him in Concert, Celebration *Evergreen Experience in RCCG House on the Rock Texas * How American Fuji exponent, Mike Abdul spiced up album *Recalls: 'I had personal Encouter with the LORD Jesus Christ under Pastor Tunde Bakare's Ministration'-Joe * Crew: B/Vocal: Bimbola Adebiyi, Ben Egenyi, Lolade Abe, Kemi Ajayi, Joel Uju and Myisha Tate; Guitar Electric/Acoustic: Laja Gbadegesin and Segun Ojo, Bass Guitar: Femi Ajayi and Jerry Palmer; Keyboard/Drums: Tosin Paul, Talking Drums: Taiwo; Saxophone: Segun Atoyebi BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: UK Born Famous Blogger, Trained PhD philologist, SOLA OPESAN BROWN Takes Nigerian NOLLYWOOD by Storm...Hits Production with a Bloc Buster Movie 'Terrain of POWER' *Latest movie chronicles her life in Media, Public Relations, Film production * Organizes MBE Improver Awards, Publishes Black European Magazines *Studied Doctoral Program in Philology at prestigious University of La Laguna *Shuttles beautiful worlds of Africa and EUROPE *Vows: 'I Will Expose SEX Slavery Movie Roles in Nigeria if I see Any' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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HURRICANE HARVEY IN AMERICA: ‘GOD Delivered us from Thunderstorms, FLOOD and Death’-NIGERIANS in Houston Recounts Ordeal …Embark on Prayers for Divine Intervention, Safety all through * ‘We Identify with Nigerians, other victims of U.S. Hurricane Harvey’-President BUHARI * ‘We Are Happy NO NIGERIAN DIED during Texas Hurricane Harvey – Nigerian in Diaspora Organization, Americas BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
HURRICANE HARVEY IN AMERICA: ‘GOD Delivered us from Thunderstorms, FLOOD and Death’-NIGERIANS in Houston Recounts… more
- REVEALING: AMERICAN Born Actor, Son of NIGERIAN Parents, GBENGA AKINNAGBE making Waves in HOLLYWOOD...Great Writer famous for role as Chris Partlow on the HBO series 'The Wire' *Played Ben Ellis in the episode 'Contenders' on the TV series Numbers *Guest Appearance on a Season 10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode entitled "Hell" as Elijah Okello *Playing a drug lord in the USA series 'Graceland', Starred as CIA Agent Erik Ritter in 24: Live Another Day *Published TWO Articles in The New York Times, one detailing a trip to Nepal to climb the Himalayas, other outlining medical procedures he underwent BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- EXCLUSIVE: 'NIGERIANS are the Single Largest Contemporary African Immigrant group in the United States'-INVESTIGATION *Nigerians' official current population is estimated at 168, 870 in America * Earlier Political Instabilities forced Nigerian professionals to emigrate to USA * '40% of Nigerian-Americans hold Bachelor's degrees, 17% hold Master's degrees, and 4% hold Doctorates more than any other ethnic group'-Census Data *US States with largest Nigerian Population: Texas – 43,969/New York – 30,056/Georgia – 29,505/Maryland – 23,005/California – 20,358/New Jersey – 18,511/Illinois – 12,413/Florida – 7,220/Minnesota – 6,794 and Virginia – 6,181 * 'Nigerian Immigrants Have highest Education attainment level in United States, surpassing every other ethnic group in the country'- U.S Bureau Census Data * Records: In 2015–2016 academic school year, 10,674 Nigerian immigrants studied in U.S., highest number in 30 years, highest number from any African country *PLUS How administrations of Generals Ibrahim Babangida, Sani Abacha chased larger Nigerians to America in the 80's BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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11TH MEDIA AWARD IN NIGERIA: Naija STANDARD Newspaper’s American Bureau, GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU WINS Nigeria’s Most Investigative Journalist in the Diaspora…Defeats Abby Phillips of New York TIMES, Tunde Agoi of AFP, Femi Oke of Reuters *Winning News story published May 30, 2016 titled ‘Trading LIFE for Kidney Sale …Indian Doctors on Highest Demand for Nigerian Kidneys at $300,000’ *Vanguard Media Limited Receives Online Newspaper of the Year *BOND FM is Best Radio Station of the Year, Asabeafrika is BLOG of the Year *Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State recognized as ‘Outstanding Performing Governor of the Year’ * Frank Odita honoured with LIFETime Achievement Award on Oustanding Contribution to Nigerian Security * Sir Shina Peters, Afro-juju ace receives Music LEGEND of the Year * HRH Mohammed Sani Halirv Dantoro honoured with ‘Most Inspiring Monarch of the Year’ * ‘ON Integrity, Media professionalism and Investigative journalism, Nigeria-American Press Association celebrate George Otumu as an excellent, distinguished and well deserved journalist’-Steve Franklin, President, NAPA BY TOPE OLAMIDE/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
11TH MEDIA AWARD IN NIGERIA: Naija STANDARD Newspaper’s American Bureau, GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU WINS Nigeria’s… more
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'I Am in UNITED STATES on the Wings of Grace, Flying on GOD's Word'-Nigeria's Top Newscaster, Chudi Nwafo ...'Nominated NEWSCASTER of the YEAR 2004 by the Nigeria Media Merit Award' *Worked as News Reporter/Producer for Channels Television, DBN Television, Africa Independent Television and Raypower FM * 'MUSIC is My Hobby, Playing Music as a Recording Artiste since 1980' * 'I Have a Passion for Preservation and Enhancement of God’s entire Creation' *Performed LIVE at First National Convention of Ufuma Forum North America and the World Igbo Congress convention in Chicago * PLUS Evergeen moments with Raymond Elama (in charge of News) and the late Steve Kadiri (in charge of Radio), how he was in charge of Presentation on both Radio and Television BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster on New York's WABC Channel 7...Co-anchors weekday 5 p.m. editions of Eyewitness News alongside Diana Williams and 11pm news with Bill Ritter *Joined WABC in 2003 after a stint in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where she anchored the news on WBAL-TV for nearly three years * How she survived multiple surgeries, months of recovery and physical therapy after been struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 23, 2004 while preparing a report *Born to a Nigerian (Yoruba) man and German mother. Her first name, 'Folasade', means 'Honor confers a crown' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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TRENDING: ‘I Will FIGHT for the Weak, Defenseless NIGERIANS against Oppression as a SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA’-Festus Keyamo …Vows: ‘I Will continue to Confront the HIGH and MIGHTY in defence of Truth and Justice’ *Inner Bar too elitist, deployed only in the service/defence of the rich and powerful or the upper echelon in society *Only honour I can do to the silk robes I adorn is to continue to speak truth to power; continue to hold Government accountable * To Nigerian Masses: ‘We Succeeded together; It is our collective Elevation’ * Appreciates GOD, thanks Aged Parents and all the distinguished members of the Privileges Committee BY IKECHUKWU ALIDE/JUDICIAL REPORTER, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
TRENDING: ‘I Will FIGHT for the Weak, Defenseless NIGERIANS against Oppression as a SENIOR ADVOCATE… more
- INSPIRING: 23 YEAR OLD Nigerian Computer Erudite, CHRIS KWEKOWE Rejects Bill Gates' (Microsoft Founder Billionaire) Software Engineer Job Offer...WON 2015 Anzisha Prize for ICT Discovery with a $25,000 FUND *Nigerian millionaire enterpreneur sets up own Flourishing Computer Software, Slatecube– a website aimed at helping other young Nigerians find jobs *Lagos State University Computer Science Graduate dares Bill Gates as one of Africa’s brightest Young Entrepreneurs * FACTS: Slatecube has an 80% employment rate for its users. Companies that have used the platform, have saved over $100,000 in 2015 by hiring skilled, ready to work employees * “When I told Gates of my position, he was intrigued and he smiled. After the programme, all the directors were like, ‘Dude, you mean you actually turned down a job at Microsoft and had the guts to tell Bill Gates? I don't believe in giving people fish to eat, but teaching people how to FISH" BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, USA
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'I Will Ensure OSUN Government Serve the People as GOVERNOR of the State'-Mallam Olawale Rasheed, former Political Editor, Nigerian Tribune and Ministerial Adviser ...Says: 'I am motivated by the desire to genuinely serve the people especially as I am from a Poor Background, Government MUST serve the People' * 'Our Political Elders in search of a Successor Generation' * 'I Won't Step Down for Any Politician, I am the New Face of Youth Leader' * 'I Have FIVE prongs Manifesto that will take care of Osun State huge debt, make liberate the economy and make life comfortable for the masses' *PLUS How OSUN State is under FINANCIAL Emergency DEBT overhang of close to N300 Billion Naira BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
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OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble… more
- 'Still on that DOG Matter'-Reuben Abati *Says: 'In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo' *Explains: 'Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet' States: 'In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile' *Echoes: 'In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot' *Narrates: 'If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb' *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
- Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson...In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
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24TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IN AMERICA: ‘Restructuring NIGERIA is the only way for the Yoruba to be identified as a Nation’ -Egbe Omo Yoruba North America …’Nigerian Govt should hearken to the voices demanding a revisit to the terms and arrangements of the creed that makes up Nigeria *Theme of convention: ‘Restructuring and Integration-Panacea for Accelerated Development and Security of the Region’ *’Egbe is willing to partner with South West governments to ensure infrastructure and human capacity development programs’ *Ready to commence a large scale agricultural venture in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State which would be a model for individual and corporate engagement BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
24TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IN AMERICA: ‘Restructuring NIGERIA is the only way for the Yoruba to… more
- INSPIRING: 'I Will be the Next GOVERNOR of Anambra State'-Yul Edochie, Nigeria's Famous Nollywood Superstar ...Defeats older politicians to win Democratic People’s Congress Primary Eelection *Says: 'It's Time for Youths to Lead Nigeria into Economic Prosperity' *Explains: 'Elderly Politicians Need to Take Back Seat to allow us Reign' *Vows: 'I Will Bring Economic Prosperity, Development and Social Integration during my Tenure' BY CHUKA ILEBEWO/STAFF REPORTER, ANAMBRA STATE
- BREAKING NEWS: 38 Year Old Nigerian-British, CHUKA HARRISON UMUNNA still Reigns as Britain's Member of Parliament for Streatham Council...UK Labour politician was Shadow Business Secretary from 2011 to 2015 *Had LLB in English and French Law from the University of Manchester; Later studied for one term at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, before studying for an MA at Nottingham Trent *Worked as Solicitor for City of LONDON firm Herbert Smith *Elected member of the Treasury Select Committee *Questioned Bob Diamond, CEO of Barclays over alleged tax avoidance *Happily Married to Alice Sullivan, Blessed with a Son *PLUS Regrets over Death of Father in Nigeria Road Accident BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES & PAUL UNACHUKWU/ASSISTANT EDITOR, LONDON
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu, Nigerian-American Chairman/CEO Deedee Group of companies, Maryland, USA …I became Millionaire in Nigeria at the age of 37 years *Designed to give award to those helping or giving back to the community, a way to encourage others to start helping the poor *Still facing Lack of Sponsor, Divisiveness among Nigerians in Diaspora * ‘This Year’s event holding September 16th in Baltimore Maryland, USA will feature German’s Superstar, Me-Razor and Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum’-Demian BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu,… more
- ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
- ¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de '-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
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INSPIRATIONAL ABROAD: Nigerian-AMERICAN, AL-FAROUQ AJIEDE AMINU is Reigning United States Professional Basketball Player…Signs $30million Contract with Portland Trail Blazers *Earlier played for Team Africa at the 2015 NBA Africa exhibition game *Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2010 NBA draft with eighth overall pick *Recorded 16 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in an 87–99 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on April 17, 2013 *Won with the D’Tigers of Nigeria the 2015 FIBA Africa Championship (AfroBasket) in Tunisia by defeating Angola 74–65 *Played in Los Angeles Clippers (2010–2011), New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2011–2014), Dallas Mavericks (2014–2015), Portland Trail Blazers (2015–present) BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRATIONAL ABROAD: Nigerian-AMERICAN, AL-FAROUQ AJIEDE AMINU is Reigning United States Professional Basketball Player…Signs $30million Contract… more
- BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood...His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker...Played for Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills...Studied at Purdue University and Coffeyville Community College *Received second-team NJCAA All-American, All-Jayhawk and Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors *Selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars *PLUS how he reunites with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team's Executive Vice President of Football Operations BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, Rasheed Abiodun Akanni, 42, Convicted for MARRIAGE FRAUD in America…Found Guilty of entering into a marriage with a United States citizen for evading Deportation, False statements, Failure to appear before U.S. District Court * ‘Akanni entered the United States from Nigeria on June 3, 2003, on a six-month visitor for pleasure visa. He never left the United States and made several unsuccessful attempts to gain legal status’-Acting United States Attorney Stephen G. Dambruch * ‘He filed for lawful permanent resident status as the spouse of an American woman. The woman later withdrew her support for Akanni’s application. On November 23, 2010, Akanni filed a petition for asylum, which stayed removal proceedings’-Matthew J. Etre, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations for New England & Denis Riordan, District Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, Rasheed Abiodun Akanni, 42, Convicted for MARRIAGE FRAUD in America…Found Guilty of… more
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UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as ‘Hot Spot’ for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana’s High Chief behind Asafo*“There’s nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana’s Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of ‘Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango’
UNVEILED: ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora… more
- UNVEILED: KEMI'S KITCHEN!'Africa's No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas'...Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*'We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature'-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there's re-incarnation*'Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans'-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
- LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity, Nudist, Sex allowed * Congregation claims: ‘God looks only at the Heart’ * Membership attracts $15 per person!
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INSPIRING ABROAD: ‘I Am a Ghanaian KING, A Full Time Mechanic in Germany’-King Togbe Ngoryifia Céphas Kosi Bansah, a Millionaire Entrepreneur …Helping to govern more than TWO million Ghanaian and Togolese people *Spends most of his time in oily overalls fixing cars * Grew up in Ghana, Moved to Germany in 1970 before been appointed King * His kingdom covers Gbi in Eastern Ghana on the border of Togo consisting of 300,000 Ewe people *Uses SKYPE to govern his people, still visits Ghana up to eight times per year * PLUS How famous German photographer Christina Czybik captured fascinating lifestyle of this King BY NOEL IMADE/REPORTER, GERMANY & KOFI ADEL, STAFF WRITER, ACCRA, GHANA
INSPIRING ABROAD:
‘I Am a Ghanaian KING, A Full Time Mechanic in Germany’-King Togbe Ngoryifia...
BREAKING NEWS: KANO State Born NIGERIAN, MOHAMMED MUSTAFA CENGIZ Emerges BEST Graduating Medical Student with Distinction in Russia…Scored perfect CGPA of 5.0 in Kazan Medical University * Put NIGERIA in Good Light Overseas * Receives HONOR from Russian Minister of Health and Rector of Institution *Showed that NIGERIA is blessed with Brilliant and Intelligent People BY NEWTON CHUKS/SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORTER, RUSSIA
BREAKING NEWS:
KANO State Born NIGERIAN, MOHAMMED MUSTAFA CENGIZ Emerges BEST Graduating Medical Student...
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‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government
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Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World
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HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
BY YVONNE ARABEL/AUTO REPORTER
THIS car is cost...
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72ND UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK: ‘AFRICA Will become the FOOD Basket of the World’-Aliko Dangote, Nigerian born, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …Says: ‘FIVE of 12 Million jobs needed in AFRICA must be created in NIGERIA’ * Parleys Foreign Investors on Agriculture * Corporate Council on Africa arrange International Diplomats to listen to him on Africa’s Opportunities *Rwandan President Paul Kagame openly converse on Africa’s opportunities and challenges *Session moderated by Rosa Whitaker, former US Trade Representative and author of the AGOA (African Growth Opportunity Act) * “We should pray that oil prices remain low. This helps wean us off the dependency on revenues from petroleum. We must take oil to be the icing on the cake. We already have the cake”-DANGOTE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
72ND UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK:
‘AFRICA Will become the FOOD Basket of the World’-Aliko...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE are Dedicated to Improving Lives of Indigent People in Nigeria’-Bilkisu Kamadi, Ceo, Billycares Foundation …BCF caters for the less privileged people in general *Runs Skills’ Acquisition for Men, Women, Boys and Girls *Assisted over 200 girls with funds to start small businesses for Independence * Recalls Unforgettable moments after the demise of her mother *Named UWAR MARAYU, mother of Orphans in Kano state *How she survived as a 25 year old orphan from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘WE are Dedicated to Improving Lives of Indigent People in Nigeria’-Bilkisu...
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OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy*Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to barest minimum’*Laments: ‘It’s Poverty that affects our minds, as many live on a constant diet of hopelessness’*Echoes: ‘Poverty is when young men of a country refuse to look their government in the face to demand better opportunities for themselves and families’*Observes: ‘If we pull down South Africa’s businesses in the country, will Nigeria go scar-free?’
OPINION!
‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy
*Says 'The World must...
WHAT’S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS * ‘My thoughts on Nigeria’s recent election, Importance of Public-Private Cooperation for Democracy’BY TONY ELUMELU
WHAT'S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS
* 'My thoughts on Nigeria's recent election, Importance...
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!
BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
NIGERIA, Africa’s most...
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN King of Scam on AMERICAN Student VISA, AMECHI COLVIS AMUEGBUNAM Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prisons For Fraud…Leading to $3.7 Million Loss to United States Companies *Ordered to pay $615,555.12 in Restitution for role in “Business Email Compromise” (BEC) scheme *Deceived, Send out Fake emails to companies in Northern District of Texas and elsewhere, containing misrepresentations that caused companies to wire transfer funds as instructed on a pdf document that was attached to email * ‘I Am Guilty of Conspiracy to commit Wire Fraud’-Amechi confesses * ‘Scheme involved at least 10 victims totaling a loss of approximately $3,700,000’-FBI BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN King of Scam on AMERICAN Student VISA, AMECHI COLVIS AMUEGBUNAM Sentenced to...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN KING of Identity Theft/Wire Fraud, Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem Convicted in America on 19 Count Charge..Secretly obtains over 125,000 STOLEN Taxpayer identities in United States for use in a Tax FRAUD *Purchased over 91,000 of American victims’ identities from a Vietnamese hacker that originates from an Oregon company’s database *Compromised taxpayer identities from 2012 -2015 to file fraudulent tax returns, passed identities to his co-conspirators located in Atlanta, Georgia area and in Nigeria * “Over 2,800 fraudulent federal tax returns linked to Kazeem with attempted refunds totaling in excess of $26 million dollars and actual losses to the U.S. Treasury totaling nearly $7 million dollars”-United States Department of Justice BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN KING of Identity Theft/Wire Fraud, Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem Convicted in America...
SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term from Woolwich Crown Court in South London *Lavishes Fund on FOUR women, Buys luxurious vehicles and designers’ clothing, landed properties in Nigeria and Britain *Annually earns £57, 000, Convicted after found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud *UK Govt Recovers only £800, 000 from him *SEIZED from him: A new £40,000 Infiniti luxury car, an Audi TT sports car, at least four properties in Britain and more in Nigeria * “Samuel Kayode used his position to defraud over £4million. It was spent on luxury motor vehicles, property, and sent to Nigeria. His dishonesty and sheer greed is scandalous. It is believed to be Britain’s biggest education fraud”- Prosecutor James Thacker BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
SHAMEFUL:
Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS...
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical...
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NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial
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AFRICA’S Most populous nation...
EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
ALIKO DANGOTE: Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire...
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INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY: NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags FIRST Class Degree in Computer Science…Emerges Overall BEST Graduating Student for 2016/2017 *Earlier had NINE A-One Distinction at Loretto Special Science school, Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra * Intelligent lady seeing as a Genius from Formative Years * Software Engineer aspiring damsel dabbles into Pageantry by luck *Specializes on Charity projects in old people’s home at Awkunanaw, Enugu State BY ANGELA OKHALBU/FASHION REPORTER, ENUGU
INSPIRATIONAL from BRAIN & BEAUTY:
NIGERIA’S Beauty Queen, UGOJI CATHERINEMARY NNEAMAKA Bags...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN Genius GIRL, FOLAFOLUWA OGINNI Won Best Student in WAEC at age 17 years…Quits Law Degree at Obafemi Awolowo University Due to ASUU Strike with a CGPA of 4.53 *Admitted for Law Degree at the University of Hertfordshire in United Kingdom *Becomes British University’s FIRST Nigerian Valedictorian *Graduates as Overall BEST Student with a perfect CGPA and score of 360 out of 360 BY TIMOTHY ILWANU/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD:
NIGERIAN Genius GIRL, FOLAFOLUWA OGINNI Won Best Student in WAEC at age...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD OVERSEAS: NIGERIAN, 23 Years old, ABASIODIONG JACKSON Graduates with FIRST CLASS in University of Huddersfield…Studied Electronic Engineering, Named Best Student *Immediately Offered High-paying JOB at the prestigious university located in West Yorkshire, England * Akwa-Ibom native from Nsit Unium local government vows to rebrand NIGERIA positively Abroad *In 2014 University of Huddersfield was named the Times Higher Education’s Best University Workplace, New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards 2015 BY NSIKE IKPEME/REPORTER, AKWA-IBOM & ANGELA OSADOR/EDUCATION STAFF WRITER, UNITED KINGDOM
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD OVERSEAS:
NIGERIAN, 23 Years old, ABASIODIONG JACKSON Graduates with FIRST CLASS...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘I Am NIGERIA’S Greatest REGGAE ICON’-Ras Kimono, Rub-A-Dub Master …Headlines Music Concerts in AMERICA as NIGERIA’S King of Reggae * Receives Standing OVATION from African-Americans *Eulogized as one of Africa’s Evergreen Music Legends * Performed in Maryland, Atlanta, Massachusetts and New Port Richey Florida * How He Sees His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie as a RASTAMAN *Reveals Candid View on Nigeria’s Music Association, PMAN * “I use MUSIC to speak against Suppression, Injustice of the Government against the Masses’-Kimono BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘I Am NIGERIA’S Greatest REGGAE ICON’-Ras Kimono, Rub-A-Dub Master
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian-American, OLUMUYIWA JOSEPH ADEWALE alias JOE D’WHALE, Computer Guru turns Musician Rocks American Music Industry in GOD’S Praise…’Totally YOURS’ Album Rules TEXAS Radio Airwaves * Pentecostal Churches in North America engage him in Concert, Celebration *Evergreen Experience in RCCG House on the Rock Texas * How American Fuji exponent, Mike Abdul spiced up album *Recalls: ‘I had personal Encouter with the LORD Jesus Christ under Pastor Tunde Bakare’s Ministration’-Joe * Crew: B/Vocal: Bimbola Adebiyi, Ben Egenyi, Lolade Abe, Kemi Ajayi, Joel Uju and Myisha Tate; Guitar Electric/Acoustic: Laja Gbadegesin and Segun Ojo, Bass Guitar: Femi Ajayi and Jerry Palmer; Keyboard/Drums: Tosin Paul, Talking Drums: Taiwo; Saxophone: Segun Atoyebi BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
Nigerian-American, OLUMUYIWA JOSEPH ADEWALE alias JOE D’WHALE, Computer Guru turns...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: UK Born Famous Blogger, Trained PhD philologist, SOLA OPESAN BROWN Takes Nigerian NOLLYWOOD by Storm…Hits Production with a Bloc Buster Movie ‘Terrain of POWER’ *Latest movie chronicles her life in Media, Public Relations, Film production * Organizes MBE Improver Awards, Publishes Black European Magazines *Studied Doctoral Program in Philology at prestigious University of La Laguna *Shuttles beautiful worlds of Africa and EUROPE *Vows: ‘I Will Expose SEX Slavery Movie Roles in Nigeria if I see Any’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
UK Born Famous Blogger, Trained PhD philologist, SOLA OPESAN BROWN Takes Nigerian...
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HURRICANE HARVEY IN AMERICA: ‘GOD Delivered us from Thunderstorms, FLOOD and Death’-NIGERIANS in Houston Recounts Ordeal …Embark on Prayers for Divine Intervention, Safety all through * ‘We Identify with Nigerians, other victims of U.S. Hurricane Harvey’-President BUHARI * ‘We Are Happy NO NIGERIAN DIED during Texas Hurricane Harvey – Nigerian in Diaspora Organization, Americas BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
HURRICANE HARVEY IN AMERICA:
‘GOD Delivered us from Thunderstorms, FLOOD and Death’-NIGERIANS...
REVEALING: AMERICAN Born Actor, Son of NIGERIAN Parents, GBENGA AKINNAGBE making Waves in HOLLYWOOD…Great Writer famous for role as Chris Partlow on the HBO series ‘The Wire’ *Played Ben Ellis in the episode ‘Contenders’ on the TV series Numbers *Guest Appearance on a Season 10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode entitled “Hell” as Elijah Okello *Playing a drug lord in the USA series ‘Graceland’, Starred as CIA Agent Erik Ritter in 24: Live Another Day *Published TWO Articles in The New York Times, one detailing a trip to Nepal to climb the Himalayas, other outlining medical procedures he underwent BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
REVEALING:
AMERICAN Born Actor, Son of NIGERIAN Parents, GBENGA AKINNAGBE making Waves in HOLLYWOOD…Great...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘I Am in UNITED STATES on the Wings of Grace, Flying on GOD’s Word’-Nigeria’s Top Newscaster, Chudi Nwafo …’Nominated NEWSCASTER of the YEAR 2004 by the Nigeria Media Merit Award’ *Worked as News Reporter/Producer for Channels Television, DBN Television, Africa Independent Television and Raypower FM * ‘MUSIC is My Hobby, Playing Music as a Recording Artiste since 1980’ * ‘I Have a Passion for Preservation and Enhancement of God’s entire Creation’ *Performed LIVE at First National Convention of Ufuma Forum North America and the World Igbo Congress convention in Chicago * PLUS Evergeen moments with Raymond Elama (in charge of News) and the late Steve Kadiri (in charge of Radio), how he was in charge of Presentation on both Radio and Television BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘I Am in UNITED STATES on the Wings of Grace, Flying on GOD’s Word’-Nigeria’s...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster on New York’s WABC Channel 7…Co-anchors weekday 5 p.m. editions of Eyewitness News alongside Diana Williams and 11pm news with Bill Ritter *Joined WABC in 2003 after a stint in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where she anchored the news on WBAL-TV for nearly three years * How she survived multiple surgeries, months of recovery and physical therapy after been struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 23, 2004 while preparing a report *Born to a Nigerian (Yoruba) man and German mother. Her first name, ‘Folasade’, means ‘Honor confers a crown’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD:
NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster...
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TRENDING: ‘I Will FIGHT for the Weak, Defenseless NIGERIANS against Oppression as a SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA’-Festus Keyamo …Vows: ‘I Will continue to Confront the HIGH and MIGHTY in defence of Truth and Justice’ *Inner Bar too elitist, deployed only in the service/defence of the rich and powerful or the upper echelon in society *Only honour I can do to the silk robes I adorn is to continue to speak truth to power; continue to hold Government accountable * To Nigerian Masses: ‘We Succeeded together; It is our collective Elevation’ * Appreciates GOD, thanks Aged Parents and all the distinguished members of the Privileges Committee BY IKECHUKWU ALIDE/JUDICIAL REPORTER, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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‘I Will FIGHT for the Weak, Defenseless NIGERIANS against Oppression as a SENIOR ADVOCATE...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘I Will Ensure OSUN Government Serve the People as GOVERNOR of the State’-Mallam Olawale Rasheed, former Political Editor, Nigerian Tribune and Ministerial Adviser …Says: ‘I am motivated by the desire to genuinely serve the people especially as I am from a Poor Background, Government MUST serve the People’ * ‘Our Political Elders in search of a Successor Generation’ * ‘I Won’t Step Down for Any Politician, I am the New Face of Youth Leader’ * ‘I Have FIVE prongs Manifesto that will take care of Osun State huge debt, make liberate the economy and make life comfortable for the masses’ *PLUS How OSUN State is under FINANCIAL Emergency DEBT overhang of close to N300 Billion Naira BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘I Will Ensure OSUN Government Serve the People as GOVERNOR of the State’-Mallam...
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OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU:
British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom
…Humble...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati
*Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm
*Why...
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24TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IN AMERICA: ‘Restructuring NIGERIA is the only way for the Yoruba to be identified as a Nation’ -Egbe Omo Yoruba North America …’Nigerian Govt should hearken to the voices demanding a revisit to the terms and arrangements of the creed that makes up Nigeria *Theme of convention: ‘Restructuring and Integration-Panacea for Accelerated Development and Security of the Region’ *’Egbe is willing to partner with South West governments to ensure infrastructure and human capacity development programs’ *Ready to commence a large scale agricultural venture in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State which would be a model for individual and corporate engagement BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
24TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IN AMERICA:
‘Restructuring NIGERIA is the only way for the Yoruba to be...
INSPIRING: ‘I Will be the Next GOVERNOR of Anambra State’-Yul Edochie, Nigeria’s Famous Nollywood Superstar …Defeats older politicians to win Democratic People’s Congress Primary Eelection *Says: ‘It’s Time for Youths to Lead Nigeria into Economic Prosperity’ *Explains: ‘Elderly Politicians Need to Take Back Seat to allow us Reign’ *Vows: ‘I Will Bring Economic Prosperity, Development and Social Integration during my Tenure’ BY CHUKA ILEBEWO/STAFF REPORTER, ANAMBRA STATE
INSPIRING:
‘I Will be the Next GOVERNOR of Anambra State’-Yul Edochie, Nigeria’s Famous...
BREAKING NEWS: 38 Year Old Nigerian-British, CHUKA HARRISON UMUNNA still Reigns as Britain’s Member of Parliament for Streatham Council…UK Labour politician was Shadow Business Secretary from 2011 to 2015 *Had LLB in English and French Law from the University of Manchester; Later studied for one term at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, before studying for an MA at Nottingham Trent *Worked as Solicitor for City of LONDON firm Herbert Smith *Elected member of the Treasury Select Committee *Questioned Bob Diamond, CEO of Barclays over alleged tax avoidance *Happily Married to Alice Sullivan, Blessed with a Son *PLUS Regrets over Death of Father in Nigeria Road Accident BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES & PAUL UNACHUKWU/ASSISTANT EDITOR, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS:
38 Year Old Nigerian-British, CHUKA HARRISON UMUNNA still Reigns as Britain’s Member...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu, Nigerian-American Chairman/CEO Deedee Group of companies, Maryland, USA …I became Millionaire in Nigeria at the age of 37 years *Designed to give award to those helping or giving back to the community, a way to encourage others to start helping the poor *Still facing Lack of Sponsor, Divisiveness among Nigerians in Diaspora * ‘This Year’s event holding September 16th in Baltimore Maryland, USA will feature German’s Superstar, Me-Razor and Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum’-Demian BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian...
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND!
Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music...
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA!
‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian...
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INSPIRATIONAL ABROAD: Nigerian-AMERICAN, AL-FAROUQ AJIEDE AMINU is Reigning United States Professional Basketball Player…Signs $30million Contract with Portland Trail Blazers *Earlier played for Team Africa at the 2015 NBA Africa exhibition game *Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2010 NBA draft with eighth overall pick *Recorded 16 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in an 87–99 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on April 17, 2013 *Won with the D’Tigers of Nigeria the 2015 FIBA Africa Championship (AfroBasket) in Tunisia by defeating Angola 74–65 *Played in Los Angeles Clippers (2010–2011), New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2011–2014), Dallas Mavericks (2014–2015), Portland Trail Blazers (2015–present) BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRATIONAL ABROAD:
Nigerian-AMERICAN, AL-FAROUQ AJIEDE AMINU is Reigning United States Professional...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His...
INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played for Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills…Studied at Purdue University and Coffeyville Community College *Received second-team NJCAA All-American, All-Jayhawk and Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors *Selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars *PLUS how he reunites with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRING:
Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played for...
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UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as ‘Hot Spot’ for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana’s High Chief behind Asafo*“There’s nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana’s Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of ‘Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango’
UNVEILED:
ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage...
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!’Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*’We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature’-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there’s re-incarnation*’Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans’-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!
‘Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans...
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity, Nudist, Sex allowed * Congregation claims: ‘God looks only at the Heart’ * Membership attracts $15 per person!
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA!
Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity,...
Model Of The Week
Name: Olatunde Abiola Profession: Broadcaster/TV Host & Model
Place of Residence: United States
Likes: Honesty
Dislikes: Lies
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