BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that links qualified tutors to students in their area to their budget * Beat 16 participants to clinch £25,000 ($32,000) prize money * “It is something that solves the problem of access to quality, personalised learning and helps people earn income from sharing their knowledge”-Benson * The said that Tuteria could change the lives of people eager to learn: “We’re proud to have him as our third Africa Prize winner, and we trust Tuteria will go on to change the lives of millions of people who are eager to learn and develop new skills”-Malcolm Brinded, head judge of competition BY TOLA OYENUGA/TECHNOLOGY REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that...
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries in NEW YORK Sentenced 15 Years TO PRISON…For RAPING two underage American GIRLS in basement of his CHURCH for 24 MONTHS *TRIAL Testimony: “On July 27, 2011, Chizor took the 14-year-old victim to the church basement, where he lived, and raped her. On Aug. 22, 2011, he raped the 12-year-old” * “Through manipulation and conniving control, he sexually abused his two young victims for nearly two years. What the defendant forced his victims to endure was horrendous — and as punishment he now will be spending a lengthy term behind bars”- Queens District Attorney Richard Brown BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries in NEW YORK Sentenced...
SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside CONDOM…X-Ray Reveals huge cash swallowed in his Intestines *Charged for Money Laundering and Drug activities *How Marijuana was detected on him by Sniffer Dog * ‘We found on him HUGE CASH of 13,000 Swiss francs (11,900 euros, $13,500) concealed in his clothes’-France Custom Officials BY NENA ALUCHUCKWU/REPORTER, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside CONDOM…X-Ray...
BUSTED: NIGERIAN Human Trafficking KINGPIN in Italy EMEKA Odiegwu Arrested…13 other Nigerians in Police Net for Slavery, Prostitution, Human Trafficking and illegal immigration * Trafficked Victims threatened to repay 25,000 to 30,000 euros (28,000 to 33,600 U.S. dollars) cost of the journey from Africa to Europe * Operation coordinated by prosecutors of Anti-Mafia District Directorate in Cagliari, Sardinia, and raids were carried out in the provinces of Cagliari, Reggio Calabria, Perugia, Pistoia, and Pescara * “The operation resulted from complaints filed by young women from Ghana and Nigeria, who were engaged in prostitution at the outskirts of the regional capital in Cagliari”-ITALIAN Police BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, reporting from ITALY
BUSTED: NIGERIAN Human Trafficking KINGPIN in Italy EMEKA Odiegwu Arrested…13 other Nigerians in Police Net...Latest News
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that links qualified tutors to students in their area to their budget * Beat 16 participants to clinch £25,000 ($32,000) prize money * “It is something that solves the problem of access to quality, personalised learning and helps people earn income from sharing their knowledge”-Benson * The said that Tuteria could change the lives of people eager to learn: “We’re proud to have him as our third Africa Prize winner, and we trust Tuteria will go on to change the lives of millions of people who are eager to learn and develop new skills”-Malcolm Brinded, head judge of competition BY TOLA OYENUGA/TECHNOLOGY REPORTER, LONDON
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CELEBRATING NO 1 HEART AND KIDNEY SPECIALIST DOCTOR: NIGERIAN Born American, OLUROTIMI BADERO is World’s Best Cardiologist, Nephrologist…Received Board Certifications in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nephrology *Had Medical Degree from Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Ogun State University * He’s one of NINE doctors at River Oaks Hospital and one of FOUR at River Region Medical Center who specialize in Cardiovascular Disease *CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine, Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, Certified in Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Certified in Nephrology, GA State Medical License Active through 2017, NY State Medical License Active through 2018, NC State Medical License Active through 2017, TN State Medical License Active through 2013; TX State Medical License Active through 2017, MS State Medical License Active through 2017 * “Spirituality and Creativity are vital to the art of Healing”-Dr. Badero *PLUS how he treated nephrology patients for two years without additional pay BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries in NEW YORK Sentenced 15 Years TO PRISON…For RAPING two underage American GIRLS in basement of his CHURCH for 24 MONTHS *TRIAL Testimony: “On July 27, 2011, Chizor took the 14-year-old victim to the church basement, where he lived, and raped her. On Aug. 22, 2011, he raped the 12-year-old” * “Through manipulation and conniving control, he sexually abused his two young victims for nearly two years. What the defendant forced his victims to endure was horrendous — and as punishment he now will be spending a lengthy term behind bars”- Queens District Attorney Richard Brown BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside CONDOM…X-Ray Reveals huge cash swallowed in his Intestines *Charged for Money Laundering and Drug activities *How Marijuana was detected on him by Sniffer Dog * ‘We found on him HUGE CASH of 13,000 Swiss francs (11,900 euros, $13,500) concealed in his clothes’-France Custom Officials BY NENA ALUCHUCKWU/REPORTER, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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BUSTED: NIGERIAN Human Trafficking KINGPIN in Italy EMEKA Odiegwu Arrested…13 other Nigerians in Police Net for Slavery, Prostitution, Human Trafficking and illegal immigration * Trafficked Victims threatened to repay 25,000 to 30,000 euros (28,000 to 33,600 U.S. dollars) cost of the journey from Africa to Europe * Operation coordinated by prosecutors of Anti-Mafia District Directorate in Cagliari, Sardinia, and raids were carried out in the provinces of Cagliari, Reggio Calabria, Perugia, Pistoia, and Pescara * “The operation resulted from complaints filed by young women from Ghana and Nigeria, who were engaged in prostitution at the outskirts of the regional capital in Cagliari”-ITALIAN Police BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, reporting from ITALY
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit, SIX Expired Passports’-Ivan Klaasen, South African Home Affairs Immigration Officer …’It’s suspicious that he left South Africa and returned when the new passport he used did not contain a work permit’ * “Pastor Omotosho having sleepless nights in mosquito-infested St Alban’s prison, contemplates Suicide. The ordeal affecting his physical and mental state”-Advocate Alfonso Hattingh, Omotoso’s defence BY YVONNE KPAMANGU/SOUTH AFRICAN EDITOR & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit,...
PAINFUL EXIT: MOJI OLAIYA, Nigeria’s Nollywood Actress Battles DEATH for 60 Days in Canada…Dies of Heart ATTACK after second childbirth *Suffers Severe Complications, Struggle to Stay Alive *Family, Relatives plan to bury her in Canada so aged mother won’t see her corpse *African movie actors in North America, Canada MOURN BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & LUCIA IMELDA, MOVIE REPORTER, ONTARIO
PAINFUL EXIT: MOJI OLAIYA, Nigeria’s Nollywood Actress Battles DEATH for 60...
‘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...
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ADVERTENCIA: ¡BEBIDA, PASEO, VA A LA CÁRCEL EN EE. UU! 2528 Muertes en Texas que...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that links qualified tutors to students in their area to their budget * Beat 16 participants to clinch £25,000 ($32,000) prize money * “It is something that solves the problem of access to quality, personalised learning and helps people earn income from sharing their knowledge”-Benson * The said that Tuteria could change the lives of people eager to learn: “We’re proud to have him as our third Africa Prize winner, and we trust Tuteria will go on to change the lives of millions of people who are eager to learn and develop new skills”-Malcolm Brinded, head judge of competition BY TOLA OYENUGA/TECHNOLOGY REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian, 31, Obinna Obioha Facing 21 years JAIL TERM in America for STEALING $6.5 million in wire fraud scam…Involving unauthorized entry into computers, email accounts of United States citizens *’YES, I engaged in 50 wire transfers between January 2016 and September 2016′-Obioha *Monitors email addresses in search of impending commercial transactions, creates fake email addresses that appeared similar to victims’ legitimate email addresses BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian, 31, Obinna Obioha Facing 21 years JAIL TERM in America for...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s Niger-Delta Kingpin, TOMPOLO under British Police INVESTIGATION…for giving $154,000 BRIBE to CAS-Global Ltd, a UK firm to help secure sale of Naval vessels * Cas-Global already been the subject of an investigation since 2014 by the City of London police’s specialist anti-corruption unit * America, Britain, Nigeria and Norway conducting investigation on British firm *PLUS: The NIMASA Connection BY RAYMOND ANANI/ENERGY EDITOR, LONDON & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s Niger-Delta Kingpin, TOMPOLO under British Police...
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: UNITED STATES Immigration Arrests Nigerian Born Edo state native, VICTOR OMORUYI, Canadian Wife for HUMAN TRAFFICKING…Tracked for four-month joint investigation in the Saskatchewan region *Officials secretly investigates Victor as he regularly crossed Canada-U.S. border *Michelle, Nigerian man’s wife found driving in an isolated area north of the border, Caught after nine people (five adults and four children) from West Africa were found in her vehicle * U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials had alerted their Canadian counterparts that a smuggling attempt may be in the works BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: UNITED STATES Immigration Arrests Nigerian Born Edo state native,...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA’S Notorious Kingpin, EVANS Disappears in Lagos Police Detention …30 Heavily Armed Police Officers move him to undisclosed location *Barred from granting further Press Interviews *Nigerians Apprehensive on true position of Billionaire Kidnapper * ‘Evans is in a protective custody somewhere out of town’-Senior Police Officer *PLUS How Evans control Inmates inside the cell, Police to get Warrant to get to pick his father and mother as beneficiaries of illegal proceeds BY OLALEKAN ODUYEMI/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA’S Notorious Kingpin, EVANS Disappears in Lagos Police...
ARMED ROBBERY CASE: ‘WE Are Investigating a Chief Superintendent Policewoman, Other officers who HELPED Nigeria’s Notorious Kidnapper EVANS Escape DETENTION in 2016’-Nigeria Police Headquarters * ‘They are Nigerian Police officers in Active Service, We have Full Details’ * ‘Investigating Police Officer that grilled Evans in 2006 and his gang of robbers submit document’ BY EMMA CHUKWU/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
ARMED ROBBERY CASE: ‘WE Are Investigating a Chief Superintendent Policewoman,...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I will Not Leave NIGERIA POLICE DETENTION if I am Granted Bail, KIDNAP Victims will KILL ME’-Evans, Nigeria’s Arrested Notorious Kidnapper * ‘I Did not Know or Instruct any Lawyer to File Case against Nigerian POLICE’ * BEG NIGERIANS: ‘Please temper JUSTICE with MERCY’ SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, ABUJA
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I will Not Leave NIGERIA POLICE DETENTION if I am Granted Bail,...
SHOCKING: ‘We’ve Busted FIVE Serving Nigerian Soldiers, Crime Partners of EVANS Billionaire Kidnapper’-Lagos State Police Command …ONE Arrested, 4 Declared WANTED, Tracking others in Europe * “Evans is a special kind of criminal that needs proper debriefing. We are using him as a case study. This is a man that has committed a lot of crimes”-Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni *GHANA Govt Investigates Evans, Wife, Children for possessing Ghanaian Passports under FAKE NAME ‘Nelson’ BY NURA LUKEMAN, ASSISTANT JUDICIAL EDITOR, LAGOS & UGOCHI EMEKA, DEPUTY CRIME EDITOR
SHOCKING: ‘We’ve Busted FIVE Serving Nigerian Soldiers, Crime Partners...
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...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian born European Most Famous Afrobeat Musician …’Abami Eda informed me that Afrobeat Music is the Weapon of Life’ *’FELA Transformed my LIFE for Good, I Played in his last concert in Berlin 1978′ * Why he was my African Varsity in Kalakuta Republic *States: ‘Tony Allen is my godfather’ *PLUS How he played Base guitar for Egypt ’70 for decades BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘AFRICA’S Stolen Treasures cost me 40 Million NAIRA of my Family Inheritance’-Obafemi Lasode, a former President of Nigeria’s Music Industry …Says: ‘I produced SANGO, the legendary African King’, ‘Paradise Park’ on Nigeria Television Authority Network, won Worldfest Houston Gold Award and United Nation’s Song for Peace award’ * ‘I Have Scripts for 5 other epic movies such as: Osun, Queen Mother, Point of No Return, the story of the Badagry Slave Route, Others * ‘Unending crisis in PMAN is a microcosm of Nigeria as a whole’ * ‘Why majority of Nigerian Musicians are POOR’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘AFRICA’S Stolen Treasures cost me 40 Million NAIRA...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I am Set to Proceed on WORLD MUSIC TOUR to Japan, Canada, Australia, Asia from August 6th’-Nigeria’s Reggae Sensation, KING Wadada, KORA Award winner …’It’s a Multi-million Naira promotional deal with HPS company Abroad * ‘Stephanie Otobo tried to Seduce Me in exchange for Music Collaboration’ * ‘The Nigerian born Canadian singer is an Agent of Blackmail, a Liar, a Shameless Prostitute dressing provocatively’ * ‘My evergreen Encounter with Apostle Joshua Suleiman’ BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I am Set to Proceed on WORLD MUSIC TOUR to Japan, Canada, Australia,...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I was born in LAGOS, Returned in 1970 to run Batakoto Club owner of Surulere Night Club, omitted in Lagos@50 Celebration’-Tee Mac Omatshola ISELI, former PMAN President *Faults why his name was not included in Best 50 Faces of Lagos ceremony *Wonders the standard used in selection of celebrities BY SAMUEL AKNPONIVA/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, LAGOS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I was born in LAGOS, Returned in 1970 to run Batakoto Club...
BREAKING NEWS ON FAILED USA & CANADA MUSIC TOUR: AMERICAN Court Bars Nigerian Musician, Damini Ogulu alias Burna Boy from playing Music shows in USA and Canada…For Contract Failure with Vibesland Entertainment LLC *Deceived New York based promotion company to invest $25,000 in preparation for FAKE Music Concerts in United States and CANADA *Shuns Contractual Music agreement after obtaining USA Work Permit approval visa from Niyi Fatogun, Vibesland Entertainment’s promoter *Burna Boy’s Management in UK desperate to collect a cheque of $75,000.00 as deposit to play 10 British cities after involving 3rd party BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS ON FAILED USA & CANADA MUSIC TOUR: AMERICAN Court Bars Nigerian...
SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside CONDOM…X-Ray Reveals huge cash swallowed in his Intestines *Charged for Money Laundering and Drug activities *How Marijuana was detected on him by Sniffer Dog * ‘We found on him HUGE CASH of 13,000 Swiss francs (11,900 euros, $13,500) concealed in his clothes’-France Custom Officials BY NENA ALUCHUCKWU/REPORTER, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000...
DISGRACEFUL: NIGERIAN Woman, HAUWA AL-HASSAN in AMERICA Faces 17 Count Indictment for STEALING $100,000 in DAY Care FRAUD…Travels to Nigeria to teach others returning to USA how to run similar daycare fraud schemes * Superseding indictment includes the original charge of theft of government property * Auditors found Guidance Child Care, another provider billed the state for childcare of the same child, at overlapping times * ‘Case is result of a nationwide sweep that targeted childcare center fraud in a loss of more than $1 million’-United States Department of Justice BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
DISGRACEFUL: NIGERIAN Woman, HAUWA AL-HASSAN in AMERICA Faces 17 Count Indictment...
BREAKING NEW GROUNDS: NIGERIAN born Genius, America’s Drone Robotic Expert, DR OSATO OSEMWENGIE Graduates in 7th Masters Degree, Eyes 4th PhD …Completes TWO Books, Two articles to be published within the next four weeks *Selected in 2008 to present at the World Robotics Championships *Studied Unmanned Aircraft Systems at The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, University of New York, Regis University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEW GROUNDS: NIGERIAN born Genius, America’s Drone Robotic Expert,...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘WE have opened fresh Money Laundering Trial of Dieazani Madueke, former Nigerian Petroleum Minister’-UK Govt …To be tried along with four other accomplices for alleged corrupt practices *British investigation looking into suspicions of corruption and large-scale laundering BY JONATHAN LLOYD/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON & JUMOKE ALADESOLA/JUDICIAL WRITER, LAGOS
BREAKING NEWS: ‘WE have opened fresh Money Laundering Trial of Dieazani Madueke,...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I was the FIRST AFRICAN Journalist to officially cover Grammy Awards in AMERICA’-Moji Danisa-Dawodu, foremost Nigeria’s reigning Queen of Journalism …’My Encounter with Odumegwu Ojukwu showcased the Height of my Celebrity Journalism in Nigeria * ‘I had near misses with DEATH for being an Investigative Journalist’ * ‘I can NEVER forget our Experience in the hands of Nigeria’s Secret Police, DSS’ * ‘I would have been an ACTOR if I have not being a Journalist’ * ‘Publishers owing salaries of employees bring down Standard of Journalism’ * ‘Nostalgic Moments with May Ellen-Ezekiel’ * ‘Nigerian Union of Journalists step up Plans to weed-out FAKE JOURNALISTS’
TRENDING: ‘I was the FIRST AFRICAN Journalist to officially cover Grammy Awards...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Women Journalists in NIGERIA Facing Descrimination’-Janet Mba Afolabi, CNN Journalist of the Year Award Winner, Publisher of Scroll Report *Nigerian Women Deserve chance to Prove themselves * ‘I am a Glowing Media Amazon due to my Determination to Succeed’ * ‘I was the FIRST and only FEMALE Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalist’ * ‘I Host HARD TALK on WFM 91.7 Nigeria’s First and only Radio Station for Women and their Families’ * ‘National Orientation Agency should Wake up, Starts serious Campaigns to Enlighten Girls in different Communities and schools about the Dangers of Prostitution’ *PLUS her Empowerment Program and Girl-child Projects
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Women Journalists in NIGERIA Facing Descrimination’-Janet...
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries in NEW YORK Sentenced 15 Years TO PRISON…For RAPING two underage American GIRLS in basement of his CHURCH for 24 MONTHS *TRIAL Testimony: “On July 27, 2011, Chizor took the 14-year-old victim to the church basement, where he lived, and raped her. On Aug. 22, 2011, he raped the 12-year-old” * “Through manipulation and conniving control, he sexually abused his two young victims for nearly two years. What the defendant forced his victims to endure was horrendous — and as punishment he now will be spending a lengthy term behind bars”- Queens District Attorney Richard Brown BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: ‘GOD Raised the DEAD in my House in America’-Austin Igbafen, former Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor …Released Soul-lifting Music Album ‘Holy Nation’ that UNITES Mankind to God *His Music Successfully break into America’s mainstream radio station * Features Nigeria’s Nollywood LEGEND, Clarion Chukwurah in music video *How he Relocates to United States from South Africa *PLUS All You Need to Know about His New Ministry BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: ‘GOD Raised the DEAD in my House in America’-Austin...
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...
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
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked...
SHOCKER: ‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me’-Patience Jonathan, former Nigeria’s First LADY …’I’m Appealing to the House of Representatives to Protect Me from Harassment in hands of Security Agencies’ * Says: ‘Police, NDLEA after My LIFE’ *Files PETITION before House of Representatives BY OLADOTUN OKEWALE/ASSISTANT CRIME EDITOR, NORTHERN NIGERIA
SHOCKER: ‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye Escapes ASSASSINATION in Kogi state…3 DIED Instantly *Attack occurred while addressing supporters in front of Kogi state polytechnic * ‘Attackers are Government House Police with some criminals accompanied by Lokoja Caretaker Chairman and one Abdullahi Dollar, who is Special Adviser Political’-Senator Dino Melaye BY TITILOLA AYOMIDE/SPECIAL REPORTER, KOGI STATE
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye Escapes ASSASSINATION in Kogi state…3...
ECOLOGICAL FUND: ‘Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State is an Incurable Liar’-Ikechukwu Eze, Media Adviser to Dr. Goodluck Jonathan …’Nasir’s penchant for reputation savaging is almost pathological’ * ‘WORST weakness is his inability to be loyal to anybody or any issue consistently for long’ * ‘El-Rufai’s sinister narrative was intentionally silent on the over N10 billion specially deployed to fund the Great Green Wall (GGW) project in some northern states’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
ECOLOGICAL FUND: ‘Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State is an Incurable...
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...
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...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s SPORTS Minister is Corrupt, Clueless, Incompetent and Dumb’-Bash Ali, Nigeria’s Boxing Legend/World Champion …’Why President BUHARI should SACK him’ *Says: ‘Sports Administration in Nigeria is DEAD’ *I am the OLDEST boxer, OLDEST boxing champion in the world *PLUS: What Anthony Joshua, British Unified Champion must do to maintain his lead BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s SPORTS Minister is Corrupt, Clueless, Incompetent...
TRENDING: Nigerian born Britain’s Gold Medalist, Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Ukrainian’s Klitschko…Wins IBF, WBA and IBO World Heavyweight Champion *Displays the Resilience Power of Nigerians in 11th Round for Victory *Wow 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium *Won 19 straight boxing matches *Hailed as the biggest fight night ever staged in United Kingdom Ring * “I did not know how I was knocked down. The best man won tonight and it’s a massive event for boxing. Two gentlemen fought each other. Anthony was better today”-Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko BY ISABEL KENNEDY/SPORTS WRITER, EUROPE
TRENDING: Nigerian born Britain’s Gold Medalist, Anthony Joshua Knocks Out...
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 PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit, SIX Expired Passports’-Ivan Klaasen, South African Home Affairs Immigration Officer …’It’s suspicious that he left South Africa and returned when the new passport he used did not contain a work permit’ * “Pastor Omotosho having sleepless nights in mosquito-infested St Alban’s prison, contemplates Suicide. The ordeal affecting his physical and mental state”-Advocate Alfonso Hattingh, Omotoso’s defence BY YVONNE KPAMANGU/SOUTH AFRICAN EDITOR & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit, SIX Expired Passports’-Ivan Klaasen, South… more
- BREAKING NEWS: 'Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotosho is an illegal immigrant in South Africa, Kept in Detention till June 9 '-Nceba Ntelwa, government's prosecutor ...Unrepentant members of Jesus Dominion International Church hired crowd to chant Omotoso's name in front of Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court * 'He's a Director in FOUR Companies having FAKE physical address at 58 Summerplace in Humewood *Flashy Nigerian pastor lives like a rock star in one of South Africa’s richest suburbs *Omotoso smiles in the dock as his lawyer accused Hawks investigating officer Warrant Officer Peter Plaatjies of lying BY KELEGMA NPAKAKI/RELIGIOUS EDITOR, PORT ELIZABETH (SOUTH AFRICA) & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
- PAINFUL EXIT: MOJI OLAIYA, Nigeria's Nollywood Actress Battles DEATH for 60 Days in Canada...Dies of Heart ATTACK after second childbirth *Suffers Severe Complications, Struggle to Stay Alive *Family, Relatives plan to bury her in Canada so aged mother won't see her corpse *African movie actors in North America, Canada MOURN BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & LUCIA IMELDA, MOVIE REPORTER, ONTARIO
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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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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that links qualified tutors to students in their area to their budget * Beat 16 participants to clinch £25,000 ($32,000) prize money * “It is something that solves the problem of access to quality, personalised learning and helps people earn income from sharing their knowledge”-Benson * The said that Tuteria could change the lives of people eager to learn: “We’re proud to have him as our third Africa Prize winner, and we trust Tuteria will go on to change the lives of millions of people who are eager to learn and develop new skills”-Malcolm Brinded, head judge of competition BY TOLA OYENUGA/TECHNOLOGY REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that… more
- BUSTED: NIGERIAN Human Trafficking KINGPIN in Italy EMEKA Odiegwu Arrested...13 other Nigerians in Police Net for Slavery, Prostitution, Human Trafficking and illegal immigration * Trafficked Victims threatened to repay 25,000 to 30,000 euros (28,000 to 33,600 U.S. dollars) cost of the journey from Africa to Europe * Operation coordinated by prosecutors of Anti-Mafia District Directorate in Cagliari, Sardinia, and raids were carried out in the provinces of Cagliari, Reggio Calabria, Perugia, Pistoia, and Pescara * "The operation resulted from complaints filed by young women from Ghana and Nigeria, who were engaged in prostitution at the outskirts of the regional capital in Cagliari"-ITALIAN Police BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, reporting from ITALY
- NO PLACE TO RUN: NIGERIA'S Fugitive Oil Mogul, KOLA ALUKO owing $50.9 million RENT in luxury 79th Floor Penthouse New York Condo...Sighted HIDING in Hong Kong in his 213-foot yacht Galactica Star * 'Nigeria's business man, Kolawole Aluko used Earnshaw Associates Ltd set up in British Virgin Islands to purchase the 6,240-square-foot (580-square-meter) condo in 2014'-New York City Public Records * "We have issued a $35.3 million mortgage on the 6,240-square-foot spread at 157 E. 57th St., listed Aluko’s 'Galactica Star' yacht as collateral and looking to collect what it’s owed plus interest"-Banque Havilland Bank in Luxembourg * 'Aluko, others accused of pocketing $1.8 billion meant for Nigerian government coffers and spending it on luxury goods around the globe'-INVESTIGATION * "Aluko is a WANTED MAN. Nigeria's Federal High Court issued worldwide assets' freeze tied to Aluko, including luxury homes in New York, Los Angeles and London, three private jets, 58 cars and a yacht named the Galactica Star"-EFCC, Nigeria's anti-graft agency *QUOTE: “He wanted to be where no one would know who he was. He wanted to escape from himself”-Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES & TINA GUADUPE/SPECIAL CRIME CORRESPONDENT, HONG KONG & SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, ABUJA
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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: UNITED STATES Immigration Arrests Nigerian Born Edo state native, VICTOR OMORUYI, Canadian Wife for HUMAN TRAFFICKING…Tracked for four-month joint investigation in the Saskatchewan region *Officials secretly investigates Victor as he regularly crossed Canada-U.S. border *Michelle, Nigerian man’s wife found driving in an isolated area north of the border, Caught after nine people (five adults and four children) from West Africa were found in her vehicle * U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials had alerted their Canadian counterparts that a smuggling attempt may be in the works BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: UNITED STATES Immigration Arrests Nigerian Born Edo state native, VICTOR OMORUYI, Canadian Wife… more
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA'S Notorious Kingpin, EVANS Disappears in Lagos Police Detention ...30 Heavily Armed Police Officers move him to undisclosed location *Barred from granting further Press Interviews *Nigerians Apprehensive on true position of Billionaire Kidnapper * 'Evans is in a protective custody somewhere out of town'-Senior Police Officer *PLUS How Evans control Inmates inside the cell, Police to get Warrant to get to pick his father and mother as beneficiaries of illegal proceeds BY OLALEKAN ODUYEMI/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
- ARMED ROBBERY CASE: 'WE Are Investigating a Chief Superintendent Policewoman, Other officers who HELPED Nigeria's Notorious Kidnapper EVANS Escape DETENTION in 2016'-Nigeria Police Headquarters * 'They are Nigerian Police officers in Active Service, We have Full Details' * 'Investigating Police Officer that grilled Evans in 2006 and his gang of robbers submit document' BY EMMA CHUKWU/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
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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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BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian born European Most Famous Afrobeat Musician …’Abami Eda informed me that Afrobeat Music is the Weapon of Life’ *’FELA Transformed my LIFE for Good, I Played in his last concert in Berlin 1978′ * Why he was my African Varsity in Kalakuta Republic *States: ‘Tony Allen is my godfather’ *PLUS How he played Base guitar for Egypt ’70 for decades BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian born European Most Famous… more
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'AFRICA'S Stolen Treasures cost me 40 Million NAIRA of my Family Inheritance'-Obafemi Lasode, a former President of Nigeria's Music Industry ...Says: 'I produced SANGO, the legendary African King', 'Paradise Park' on Nigeria Television Authority Network, won Worldfest Houston Gold Award and United Nation’s Song for Peace award' * 'I Have Scripts for 5 other epic movies such as: Osun, Queen Mother, Point of No Return, the story of the Badagry Slave Route, Others * 'Unending crisis in PMAN is a microcosm of Nigeria as a whole' * 'Why majority of Nigerian Musicians are POOR' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- BREAKING NEWS: 'I am Set to Proceed on WORLD MUSIC TOUR to Japan, Canada, Australia, Asia from August 6th'-Nigeria's Reggae Sensation, KING Wadada, KORA Award winner ...'It's a Multi-million Naira promotional deal with HPS company Abroad * 'Stephanie Otobo tried to Seduce Me in exchange for Music Collaboration' * 'The Nigerian born Canadian singer is an Agent of Blackmail, a Liar, a Shameless Prostitute dressing provocatively' * 'My evergreen Encounter with Apostle Joshua Suleiman' BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR
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SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside CONDOM…X-Ray Reveals huge cash swallowed in his Intestines *Charged for Money Laundering and Drug activities *How Marijuana was detected on him by Sniffer Dog * ‘We found on him HUGE CASH of 13,000 Swiss francs (11,900 euros, $13,500) concealed in his clothes’-France Custom Officials BY NENA ALUCHUCKWU/REPORTER, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside… more
- DISGRACEFUL: NIGERIAN Woman, HAUWA AL-HASSAN in AMERICA Faces 17 Count Indictment for STEALING $100,000 in DAY Care FRAUD...Travels to Nigeria to teach others returning to USA how to run similar daycare fraud schemes * Superseding indictment includes the original charge of theft of government property * Auditors found Guidance Child Care, another provider billed the state for childcare of the same child, at overlapping times * 'Case is result of a nationwide sweep that targeted childcare center fraud in a loss of more than $1 million'-United States Department of Justice BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- BREAKING NEW GROUNDS: NIGERIAN born Genius, America's Drone Robotic Expert, DR OSATO OSEMWENGIE Graduates in 7th Masters Degree, Eyes 4th PhD ...Completes TWO Books, Two articles to be published within the next four weeks *Selected in 2008 to present at the World Robotics Championships *Studied Unmanned Aircraft Systems at The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, University of New York, Regis University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘SECRETS behind My Relocation to United States of AMERICA’-Victor AYARA, Nigeria’s ace Broadcaster, former News Anchor, Silverbird Television …Says: ‘I’m not going to return to mainstream Journalism anytime soon, studying for my Masters of Science degree’ *Confess: ‘Music is my FIRST LOVE. I formed an American band called ‘Ima Kulture’, a 13 piece-collection as an outlet for me and the other members share the rich musical culture of Africa to a non-African audience’ * Successfully function as compere in high-profile events and social functions for companies such as Total, Chevron, Techno Oil, British Airways *Winner: Newscaster of The Year at the Nigerian Media Merit Award in 2010 *Feel free to reach him at: victorayarameetingpoint@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
EXCLUSIVE: ‘SECRETS behind My Relocation to United States of AMERICA’-Victor AYARA, Nigeria’s ace Broadcaster, former… more
- EX-CHAIRMAN, EDITORIAL BOARD VANGUARD NEWSPAPER BREAKS SILENCE: 'Professionalism discarded in Nigerian Guild of Editors''-Ikeddy ISIGUZO, famous journalist, Editor-in-Chief/MD, The Oracle Today newspaper ...Says: 'Beyond soliciting for money to organise conventions, money that is never accounted for, the Guild leadership would visit politicians who patronise the peculiar skills' *'Nigerian Media Performance is Pathetic, Peripatetic and Opaque' * 'Democracy without a free press is what the civilian administrations want' * 'Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Guild of Editors have fallen into too much familiarity with politicians' *Lament: 'I had watched years of the Guild declining to unacceptable standards of leadership for its members' *PLUS How Credibility can be brought to Online Journalism in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- BREAKING NEWS: Former News Agency of Nigeria American Journalist, Abdullahi Shuaibu Arrested for STEALING$10,000 ...Apprehended for Robbing FOUR BANKS in NEW YORK *Untold story of how DRUGS, CASINO Ruined his LIFE and CAREER * How he was SACKED in News Agency of Nigeria * "I Admitted to the Robbery Crime. I used the Stolen Funds to Pay my Acrrued Bills'-Abdullahi Shuaibu confessed * 'We're yet to Receive full Details of his criminal activities'-Consul General of the Nigerian Consulate in New York * "Shuaibu and his wife rent a $2,000-a month, three-bedroom town-house apartment from me about eight years ago"-Inosthene Delimon, his Landord * "He's Facing multiple charges of Robbery and Attemped Robbery related to the heists"-NYPD’s Major Case Squad * "Shuaibu Not Permitted to enter United Nations Building. He was NEVER a UN Employee'- United Nations spokesman BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, NEW YORK
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CELEBRATING NO 1 HEART AND KIDNEY SPECIALIST DOCTOR: NIGERIAN Born American, OLUROTIMI BADERO is World’s Best Cardiologist, Nephrologist…Received Board Certifications in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nephrology *Had Medical Degree from Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Ogun State University * He’s one of NINE doctors at River Oaks Hospital and one of FOUR at River Region Medical Center who specialize in Cardiovascular Disease *CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine, Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, Certified in Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Certified in Nephrology, GA State Medical License Active through 2017, NY State Medical License Active through 2018, NC State Medical License Active through 2017, TN State Medical License Active through 2013; TX State Medical License Active through 2017, MS State Medical License Active through 2017 * “Spirituality and Creativity are vital to the art of Healing”-Dr. Badero *PLUS how he treated nephrology patients for two years without additional pay BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
CELEBRATING NO 1 HEART AND KIDNEY SPECIALIST DOCTOR: NIGERIAN Born American, OLUROTIMI BADERO is World’s… more
- SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries in NEW YORK Sentenced 15 Years TO PRISON...For RAPING two underage American GIRLS in basement of his CHURCH for 24 MONTHS *TRIAL Testimony: "On July 27, 2011, Chizor took the 14-year-old victim to the church basement, where he lived, and raped her. On Aug. 22, 2011, he raped the 12-year-old" * "Through manipulation and conniving control, he sexually abused his two young victims for nearly two years. What the defendant forced his victims to endure was horrendous — and as punishment he now will be spending a lengthy term behind bars"- Queens District Attorney Richard Brown BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- WICKED: NIGERIAN born ENUGU Woman, Uloma Faces LIFE JAIL without Parole for Killing American Husband over $100,000 (N36.5 Million) Insurance Benefit..Convicted of aggravated murder in court, directs daughter’s boyfriend to find someone to kill her husband * Paid Chad Padgett, her boyfriend a $1,000 down payment to carry out the murder * Deceased not yet changed the beneficiary on insurance policy from his ex-wife’s name to Walker-Curry’s when killed * "I Killed My Husband because he was abusive"-Uloma confess * Hein sentenced from 18 years to life, Padgett from 28 years to life and Dorty from 23 years to life imprisonment * 'Padgett linked his cousin Chris Hein, who initially failed in attempt to kill Walker. Hein then turned to Ryan Dorty to carry out the killing. Dorty ambushed Walker and shot him four times as he returned home from getting fast food Walker-Curry had requested'-American Prosecutors BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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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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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
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor Ayodele Fayose of… more
- SHOCKER: 'IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me'-Patience Jonathan, former Nigeria's First LADY ...'I'm Appealing to the House of Representatives to Protect Me from Harassment in hands of Security Agencies' * Says: 'Police, NDLEA after My LIFE' *Files PETITION before House of Representatives BY OLADOTUN OKEWALE/ASSISTANT CRIME EDITOR, NORTHERN NIGERIA
- UNTOLD SECRETS BEHIND NIGERIA'S JUNE 12 ELECTION ANNULMENT: 'GENERAL IBRAHIM Babangida, President-Elect MKO Abiola would have been KILLED if Election Winner had been Announced'-Professor OMO OMORUYI ...Confess: 'Sani Abacha, Northern Leaders were all against Abiola's Presidency' * 'Professor, I do not see how they will spare you because they know you are my principal confidant', says of IBB to him * In his book: "Sani (meaning General Sani Abacha) is opposed to a return to civilian rule. Sani cannot stand the idea of Chief Abiola, a Yoruba becoming his Commander-in-Chief" *PLUS the role played by Brigadier General David Mark turned ex-Senate President BY NURENI LAWAL/SPECIAL INVESTIGATION EDITOR, ABUJA
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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 is… more
- ¡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
- 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
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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 me to Apologise for… more
- BREAKING NEWS: 'Nigeria's SPORTS Minister is Corrupt, Clueless, Incompetent and Dumb'-Bash Ali, Nigeria's Boxing Legend/World Champion ...'Why President BUHARI should SACK him' *Says: 'Sports Administration in Nigeria is DEAD' *I am the OLDEST boxer, OLDEST boxing champion in the world *PLUS: What Anthony Joshua, British Unified Champion must do to maintain his lead BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- TRENDING: Nigerian born Britain's Gold Medalist, Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Ukrainian's Klitschko...Wins IBF, WBA and IBO World Heavyweight Champion *Displays the Resilience Power of Nigerians in 11th Round for Victory *Wow 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium *Won 19 straight boxing matches *Hailed as the biggest fight night ever staged in United Kingdom Ring * "I did not know how I was knocked down. The best man won tonight and it’s a massive event for boxing. Two gentlemen fought each other. Anthony was better today"-Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko BY ISABEL KENNEDY/SPORTS WRITER, EUROPE
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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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BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit, SIX Expired Passports’-Ivan Klaasen, South African Home Affairs Immigration Officer …’It’s suspicious that he left South Africa and returned when the new passport he used did not contain a work permit’ * “Pastor Omotosho having sleepless nights in mosquito-infested St Alban’s prison, contemplates Suicide. The ordeal affecting his physical and mental state”-Advocate Alfonso Hattingh, Omotoso’s defence BY YVONNE KPAMANGU/SOUTH AFRICAN EDITOR & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
‘NIGERIAN PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit, SIX Expired Passports’-Ivan...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotosho is an illegal immigrant in South Africa, Kept in Detention till June 9 ‘-Nceba Ntelwa, government’s prosecutor …Unrepentant members of Jesus Dominion International Church hired crowd to chant Omotoso’s name in front of Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court * ‘He’s a Director in FOUR Companies having FAKE physical address at 58 Summerplace in Humewood *Flashy Nigerian pastor lives like a rock star in one of South Africa’s richest suburbs *Omotoso smiles in the dock as his lawyer accused Hawks investigating officer Warrant Officer Peter Plaatjies of lying BY KELEGMA NPAKAKI/RELIGIOUS EDITOR, PORT ELIZABETH (SOUTH AFRICA) & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS:
‘Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotosho is an illegal immigrant in South Africa, Kept...
PAINFUL EXIT: MOJI OLAIYA, Nigeria’s Nollywood Actress Battles DEATH for 60 Days in Canada…Dies of Heart ATTACK after second childbirth *Suffers Severe Complications, Struggle to Stay Alive *Family, Relatives plan to bury her in Canada so aged mother won’t see her corpse *African movie actors in North America, Canada MOURN BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & LUCIA IMELDA, MOVIE REPORTER, ONTARIO
PAINFUL EXIT:
MOJI OLAIYA, Nigeria’s Nollywood Actress Battles DEATH for 60 Days in Canada…Dies...
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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...
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
* Celebrity Car...
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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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that links qualified tutors to students in their area to their budget * Beat 16 participants to clinch £25,000 ($32,000) prize money * “It is something that solves the problem of access to quality, personalised learning and helps people earn income from sharing their knowledge”-Benson * The said that Tuteria could change the lives of people eager to learn: “We’re proud to have him as our third Africa Prize winner, and we trust Tuteria will go on to change the lives of millions of people who are eager to learn and develop new skills”-Malcolm Brinded, head judge of competition BY TOLA OYENUGA/TECHNOLOGY REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA...
BUSTED: NIGERIAN Human Trafficking KINGPIN in Italy EMEKA Odiegwu Arrested…13 other Nigerians in Police Net for Slavery, Prostitution, Human Trafficking and illegal immigration * Trafficked Victims threatened to repay 25,000 to 30,000 euros (28,000 to 33,600 U.S. dollars) cost of the journey from Africa to Europe * Operation coordinated by prosecutors of Anti-Mafia District Directorate in Cagliari, Sardinia, and raids were carried out in the provinces of Cagliari, Reggio Calabria, Perugia, Pistoia, and Pescara * “The operation resulted from complaints filed by young women from Ghana and Nigeria, who were engaged in prostitution at the outskirts of the regional capital in Cagliari”-ITALIAN Police BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, reporting from ITALY
BUSTED:
NIGERIAN Human Trafficking KINGPIN in Italy EMEKA Odiegwu Arrested…13 other Nigerians in...
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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: UNITED STATES Immigration Arrests Nigerian Born Edo state native, VICTOR OMORUYI, Canadian Wife for HUMAN TRAFFICKING…Tracked for four-month joint investigation in the Saskatchewan region *Officials secretly investigates Victor as he regularly crossed Canada-U.S. border *Michelle, Nigerian man’s wife found driving in an isolated area north of the border, Caught after nine people (five adults and four children) from West Africa were found in her vehicle * U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials had alerted their Canadian counterparts that a smuggling attempt may be in the works BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
UNITED STATES Immigration Arrests Nigerian Born Edo state native, VICTOR OMORUYI, Canadian...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA’S Notorious Kingpin, EVANS Disappears in Lagos Police Detention …30 Heavily Armed Police Officers move him to undisclosed location *Barred from granting further Press Interviews *Nigerians Apprehensive on true position of Billionaire Kidnapper * ‘Evans is in a protective custody somewhere out of town’-Senior Police Officer *PLUS How Evans control Inmates inside the cell, Police to get Warrant to get to pick his father and mother as beneficiaries of illegal proceeds BY OLALEKAN ODUYEMI/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIA’S Notorious Kingpin, EVANS Disappears in Lagos Police Detention
…30...
ARMED ROBBERY CASE: ‘WE Are Investigating a Chief Superintendent Policewoman, Other officers who HELPED Nigeria’s Notorious Kidnapper EVANS Escape DETENTION in 2016’-Nigeria Police Headquarters * ‘They are Nigerian Police officers in Active Service, We have Full Details’ * ‘Investigating Police Officer that grilled Evans in 2006 and his gang of robbers submit document’ BY EMMA CHUKWU/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
ARMED ROBBERY CASE:
‘WE Are Investigating a Chief Superintendent Policewoman, Other officers who...
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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...
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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BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian born European Most Famous Afrobeat Musician …’Abami Eda informed me that Afrobeat Music is the Weapon of Life’ *’FELA Transformed my LIFE for Good, I Played in his last concert in Berlin 1978′ * Why he was my African Varsity in Kalakuta Republic *States: ‘Tony Allen is my godfather’ *PLUS How he played Base guitar for Egypt ’70 for decades BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS:
‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘AFRICA’S Stolen Treasures cost me 40 Million NAIRA of my Family Inheritance’-Obafemi Lasode, a former President of Nigeria’s Music Industry …Says: ‘I produced SANGO, the legendary African King’, ‘Paradise Park’ on Nigeria Television Authority Network, won Worldfest Houston Gold Award and United Nation’s Song for Peace award’ * ‘I Have Scripts for 5 other epic movies such as: Osun, Queen Mother, Point of No Return, the story of the Badagry Slave Route, Others * ‘Unending crisis in PMAN is a microcosm of Nigeria as a whole’ * ‘Why majority of Nigerian Musicians are POOR’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘AFRICA’S Stolen Treasures cost me 40 Million NAIRA of my Family Inheritance’-Obafemi...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I am Set to Proceed on WORLD MUSIC TOUR to Japan, Canada, Australia, Asia from August 6th’-Nigeria’s Reggae Sensation, KING Wadada, KORA Award winner …’It’s a Multi-million Naira promotional deal with HPS company Abroad * ‘Stephanie Otobo tried to Seduce Me in exchange for Music Collaboration’ * ‘The Nigerian born Canadian singer is an Agent of Blackmail, a Liar, a Shameless Prostitute dressing provocatively’ * ‘My evergreen Encounter with Apostle Joshua Suleiman’ BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR
BREAKING NEWS:
‘I am Set to Proceed on WORLD MUSIC TOUR to Japan, Canada, Australia, Asia from...
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SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside CONDOM…X-Ray Reveals huge cash swallowed in his Intestines *Charged for Money Laundering and Drug activities *How Marijuana was detected on him by Sniffer Dog * ‘We found on him HUGE CASH of 13,000 Swiss francs (11,900 euros, $13,500) concealed in his clothes’-France Custom Officials BY NENA ALUCHUCKWU/REPORTER, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
SHOCKING:
Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden...
DISGRACEFUL: NIGERIAN Woman, HAUWA AL-HASSAN in AMERICA Faces 17 Count Indictment for STEALING $100,000 in DAY Care FRAUD…Travels to Nigeria to teach others returning to USA how to run similar daycare fraud schemes * Superseding indictment includes the original charge of theft of government property * Auditors found Guidance Child Care, another provider billed the state for childcare of the same child, at overlapping times * ‘Case is result of a nationwide sweep that targeted childcare center fraud in a loss of more than $1 million’-United States Department of Justice BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
DISGRACEFUL:
NIGERIAN Woman, HAUWA AL-HASSAN in AMERICA Faces 17 Count Indictment for STEALING $100,000...
BREAKING NEW GROUNDS: NIGERIAN born Genius, America’s Drone Robotic Expert, DR OSATO OSEMWENGIE Graduates in 7th Masters Degree, Eyes 4th PhD …Completes TWO Books, Two articles to be published within the next four weeks *Selected in 2008 to present at the World Robotics Championships *Studied Unmanned Aircraft Systems at The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, University of New York, Regis University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEW GROUNDS:
NIGERIAN born Genius, America’s Drone Robotic Expert, DR OSATO OSEMWENGIE...
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘SECRETS behind My Relocation to United States of AMERICA’-Victor AYARA, Nigeria’s ace Broadcaster, former News Anchor, Silverbird Television …Says: ‘I’m not going to return to mainstream Journalism anytime soon, studying for my Masters of Science degree’ *Confess: ‘Music is my FIRST LOVE. I formed an American band called ‘Ima Kulture’, a 13 piece-collection as an outlet for me and the other members share the rich musical culture of Africa to a non-African audience’ * Successfully function as compere in high-profile events and social functions for companies such as Total, Chevron, Techno Oil, British Airways *Winner: Newscaster of The Year at the Nigerian Media Merit Award in 2010 *Feel free to reach him at: victorayarameetingpoint@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
EXCLUSIVE:
‘SECRETS behind My Relocation to United States of AMERICA’-Victor AYARA, Nigeria’s...
EX-CHAIRMAN, EDITORIAL BOARD VANGUARD NEWSPAPER BREAKS SILENCE: ‘Professionalism discarded in Nigerian Guild of Editors”-Ikeddy ISIGUZO, famous journalist, Editor-in-Chief/MD, The Oracle Today newspaper …Says: ‘Beyond soliciting for money to organise conventions, money that is never accounted for, the Guild leadership would visit politicians who patronise the peculiar skills’ *’Nigerian Media Performance is Pathetic, Peripatetic and Opaque’ * ‘Democracy without a free press is what the civilian administrations want’ * ‘Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Guild of Editors have fallen into too much familiarity with politicians’ *Lament: ‘I had watched years of the Guild declining to unacceptable standards of leadership for its members’ *PLUS How Credibility can be brought to Online Journalism in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
EX-CHAIRMAN, EDITORIAL BOARD VANGUARD NEWSPAPER BREAKS SILENCE:
‘Professionalism discarded in Nigerian...
BREAKING NEWS: Former News Agency of Nigeria American Journalist, Abdullahi Shuaibu Arrested for STEALING$10,000 …Apprehended for Robbing FOUR BANKS in NEW YORK *Untold story of how DRUGS, CASINO Ruined his LIFE and CAREER * How he was SACKED in News Agency of Nigeria * “I Admitted to the Robbery Crime. I used the Stolen Funds to Pay my Acrrued Bills’-Abdullahi Shuaibu confessed * ‘We’re yet to Receive full Details of his criminal activities’-Consul General of the Nigerian Consulate in New York * “Shuaibu and his wife rent a $2,000-a month, three-bedroom town-house apartment from me about eight years ago”-Inosthene Delimon, his Landord * “He’s Facing multiple charges of Robbery and Attemped Robbery related to the heists”-NYPD’s Major Case Squad * “Shuaibu Not Permitted to enter United Nations Building. He was NEVER a UN Employee’- United Nations spokesman BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, NEW YORK
BREAKING NEWS:
Former News Agency of Nigeria American Journalist, Abdullahi Shuaibu Arrested for STEALING$10,000...
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SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries in NEW YORK Sentenced 15 Years TO PRISON…For RAPING two underage American GIRLS in basement of his CHURCH for 24 MONTHS *TRIAL Testimony: “On July 27, 2011, Chizor took the 14-year-old victim to the church basement, where he lived, and raped her. On Aug. 22, 2011, he raped the 12-year-old” * “Through manipulation and conniving control, he sexually abused his two young victims for nearly two years. What the defendant forced his victims to endure was horrendous — and as punishment he now will be spending a lengthy term behind bars”- Queens District Attorney Richard Brown BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
SHAMEFUL:
NIGERIAN Born Abia State Preacher, REUBEN CHIZOR of Hope Restoration Ministries in NEW YORK...
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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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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
BREAKING NEWS:
‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor...
SHOCKER: ‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me’-Patience Jonathan, former Nigeria’s First LADY …’I’m Appealing to the House of Representatives to Protect Me from Harassment in hands of Security Agencies’ * Says: ‘Police, NDLEA after My LIFE’ *Files PETITION before House of Representatives BY OLADOTUN OKEWALE/ASSISTANT CRIME EDITOR, NORTHERN NIGERIA
SHOCKER:
‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me’-Patience...
UNTOLD SECRETS BEHIND NIGERIA’S JUNE 12 ELECTION ANNULMENT: ‘GENERAL IBRAHIM Babangida, President-Elect MKO Abiola would have been KILLED if Election Winner had been Announced’-Professor OMO OMORUYI …Confess: ‘Sani Abacha, Northern Leaders were all against Abiola’s Presidency’ * ‘Professor, I do not see how they will spare you because they know you are my principal confidant’, says of IBB to him * In his book: “Sani (meaning General Sani Abacha) is opposed to a return to civilian rule. Sani cannot stand the idea of Chief Abiola, a Yoruba becoming his Commander-in-Chief” *PLUS the role played by Brigadier General David Mark turned ex-Senate President BY NURENI LAWAL/SPECIAL INVESTIGATION EDITOR, ABUJA
UNTOLD SECRETS BEHIND NIGERIA’S JUNE 12 ELECTION ANNULMENT:
‘GENERAL IBRAHIM Babangida, President-Elect...
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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...
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 holds in University...
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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 me to Apologise...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s SPORTS Minister is Corrupt, Clueless, Incompetent and Dumb’-Bash Ali, Nigeria’s Boxing Legend/World Champion …’Why President BUHARI should SACK him’ *Says: ‘Sports Administration in Nigeria is DEAD’ *I am the OLDEST boxer, OLDEST boxing champion in the world *PLUS: What Anthony Joshua, British Unified Champion must do to maintain his lead BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS:
‘Nigeria’s SPORTS Minister is Corrupt, Clueless, Incompetent and Dumb’-Bash...
TRENDING: Nigerian born Britain’s Gold Medalist, Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Ukrainian’s Klitschko…Wins IBF, WBA and IBO World Heavyweight Champion *Displays the Resilience Power of Nigerians in 11th Round for Victory *Wow 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium *Won 19 straight boxing matches *Hailed as the biggest fight night ever staged in United Kingdom Ring * “I did not know how I was knocked down. The best man won tonight and it’s a massive event for boxing. Two gentlemen fought each other. Anthony was better today”-Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko BY ISABEL KENNEDY/SPORTS WRITER, EUROPE
TRENDING:
Nigerian born Britain’s Gold Medalist, Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Ukrainian’s Klitschko…Wins...
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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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