ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the world’-SAM Hill, Senior Contributing Editor, Newsweek magazine ….argues ‘Kano-oldest city in West Africa is more busier, closely cosmopolitan like New York City’ * Reveal encounter with Nigeria’s former Central Bank Governor, HE Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th emir of Kano *Talks about Community Engagement and Social Development Initiative, a nongovernmental organization in Maiduguri that helps female victims of the militant group Boko Haram BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the...
$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil company $600,000 cash…clones Qatar Investment Authority website * Lekoil shares plunged 73% after a trading halt in London Stock Exchange * ‘I am a victim of a complex fraud in order to masquerade as representatives of the QIA’-Lekan lament * Mark Simmonds, former minister in the U.K. Foreign Office during David Cameron as prime minister will lead the investigation alongside Tony Hawkins who is chief executive of another U.K.-listed oil firm, Columbus Energy BY ROBERT IDEMUDIA/ECONOMY EDITOR, LONDON
$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil...
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VARSITY DON RUINS SELF IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Professor, CHIKAODINAKA NWAKPA sacked for STEALING $185,000 research grant funds…lavish money on ‘Ashewo’ (Prostitutes), Sports bars and iTunes * Former Drexel University professor handcuffed, arrested, facing criminal charges * ‘We charged him (Professor Nwakpa) with theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception on both felonies’-Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office * “Mr. Nwankpa inappropriately and criminally diverted tens of thousands of dollars that were allocated for research purposes toward his own private enjoyment. He betrayed Drexel University and tuition-paying students he was paid to educate,” District Attorney Larry Krasner *Spends over $96,000 on adult entertainment venues, sports bars, waste more than $89,000 on iTunes purchases, meals and other unauthorized purchases between midnight and 2 a.m *Released on $25,000 bail, surrendered his passport and scheduled for a preliminary hearing on January 29 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Naija Standard Newspaper
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ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the world’-SAM Hill, Senior Contributing Editor, Newsweek magazine ….argues ‘Kano-oldest city in West Africa is more busier, closely cosmopolitan like New York City’ * Reveal encounter with Nigeria’s former Central Bank Governor, HE Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th emir of Kano *Talks about Community Engagement and Social Development Initiative, a nongovernmental organization in Maiduguri that helps female victims of the militant group Boko Haram BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil company $600,000 cash…clones Qatar Investment Authority website * Lekoil shares plunged 73% after a trading halt in London Stock Exchange * ‘I am a victim of a complex fraud in order to masquerade as representatives of the QIA’-Lekan lament * Mark Simmonds, former minister in the U.K. Foreign Office during David Cameron as prime minister will lead the investigation alongside Tony Hawkins who is chief executive of another U.K.-listed oil firm, Columbus Energy BY ROBERT IDEMUDIA/ECONOMY EDITOR, LONDON
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HELP ME, WHAT WILL I DO? ‘My Biological Father disvirgined me, daily making love to me for long, I can’t stop it’ – TINUKE AJENUFUJA, confused Nigerian-17year-old girl confesses …’I am from Ekiti state, My father’s name is Samuel Ajenufuja, I have no romantic feeling for any other man again’ * ‘ I have two elder brothers, elder sister, My Mum not aware of secret affair’ * ‘I love going out with my father, taking a bath with my father.’ * ‘ That’s where it all started. My father said he wants to go and have his bath. I told him we should bath together which he agreed on. On getting to the bathroom, I touched my father d…k with the hope that he would hit my hand but he doesn’t. The next thing I could see is my father’s body arouse. He slept with me inside the bathroom since when I was 14 years old’ *PLUS how she delete her Facebook account due to shame BY TOLULOPE ADEFEMI/Undercover Crime Reporter, Ekiti
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A Genius blessed with gifted hands ready to shock the world with creativity : ‘I am the African KING of Oil on Canvass ready to conquer the Art World, re-branding Nigeria positively Overseas’-OLUMIDE ORESEGUN *Had successful major art shows at SHORODER bank in London exhibition, Zenith bank art & style in Lagos, his paintings acquired by famous art collectors across Africa * Creates design after Michelangelo’s David sculpture, paintings of Leonardo da Vinci paintings and Williams Bougereau * All my works are so special to me as every element of beauty and emotion are woven into the creativity through paintings * ‘My messages are always based on truth called HYPERREALISM. I am aware one of the greatest renaissance artists realism painting was sold for 450 million dollars auction. This means a lot of important value for all HYPERREALISM painting in the world’- Award winning Olumide reveals GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/American Foreign Bureau, Naija Standard Newspaper
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ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the world’-SAM Hill, Senior Contributing Editor, Newsweek magazine ….argues ‘Kano-oldest city in West Africa is more busier, closely cosmopolitan like New York City’ * Reveal encounter with Nigeria’s former Central Bank Governor, HE Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th emir of Kano *Talks about Community Engagement and Social Development Initiative, a nongovernmental organization in Maiduguri that helps female victims of the militant group Boko Haram BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black...
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto...
‘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 *...
$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil company $600,000 cash…clones Qatar Investment Authority website * Lekoil shares plunged 73% after a trading halt in London Stock Exchange * ‘I am a victim of a complex fraud in order to masquerade as representatives of the QIA’-Lekan lament * Mark Simmonds, former minister in the U.K. Foreign Office during David Cameron as prime minister will lead the investigation alongside Tony Hawkins who is chief executive of another U.K.-listed oil firm, Columbus Energy BY ROBERT IDEMUDIA/ECONOMY EDITOR, LONDON
$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN...
Breaking New Ground worldwide! ALIKO DANGOTE, Africa’s Richest Man ready to open American Office…becomes $4.3 billion richer in 2019 *Found huge office space in New York, to employ eligible candidates soon *Remains owner of Biggest Cement Factory in sub-Saharan Africa *Set to complete a $12 billion, 650,000 barrel-a-day refinery currently under construction in Nigeria * 62-year old Nigerian is 95th Richest person in the world * Dangote Group of companies account for over a fifth of the value of the Nigerian stock exchange BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
Breaking New Ground worldwide! ALIKO DANGOTE, Africa’s Richest...
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...
Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken into custody at London Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles *Total of six different women lodged formal complaints against him BY AHMED RILWAN/ENTERTAINMENT Correspondent, UK
Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual...
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...
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never...
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...
INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate from University of Nigeria, GODWIN NWANGELE Wins 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for West Africa…joins 100 scholar-select to study at Oxford University *Electrical and electronics engineering specialty passionate about solving problems with technology *Defeats 2,783 applicants from around Africa *earlier won many academic awards been best graduate student in UNN in 2017, overall best graduating student in engineering in Nigeria as recognised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities BY ZAINAB AHMED/EDUCATION REPORTER, NSUKKA
INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate...
INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate Degree in Pharmacognosy …’I am happy my wife graduated from University of Helsinki in flying colors’, Tweets her husband, Chukwueke Chijioke *Says ‘My wife is making Nigeria, Africa and black race proud in Europe’ BY JOHN CHUKWURA/EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT, FINLAND
INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate...
STRIKING GOLD IN USA: Nigerian born University of Minnesota undergraduate, TAOHEED BAYO designs African Sneaker for NIKE…creates Yut Air Max 1 concept from Yoruba culture *Reaches out to African root to create a brilliant design that does not only sell but teaches * “On designing the sneakers, I employed green for its base, which represents a part of Nigeria’s flag and earth. I touched up the colour with white. I opted for suede leather because I found it a perfect marker of the resilience of Africans”-Taoheed BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
STRIKING GOLD IN USA: Nigerian born University of Minnesota undergraduate,...
MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport Seized; House, Office Searched…as Congregation abandons church in droves * Secured bail after making available two level 16 officers with landed property in Abuja *Embattled ‘man-of-God’ report daily to Police HQ on a daily basis * ‘We are gathering strong evidence of rape against the COZA Pastor’-Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department BY TOMIWA ORIYOMI/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA & SAM IKADE/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, LAGOS
MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International...
INSPIRING IN AMERICA: Nigeria born IGBO boy, EDIRIN OKOLOKO Appointed Judge in Snohomish County Superior Court…Washington State government applaud his legal accomplishments *Bagged Bachelor of Law from the University of Benin in Nigeria *Received law degree from the Seattle University School of Law *Worked for 13 years as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney on homicide, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse cases *Successfully prosecuted four murder trials * “He will be an excellent addition to the bench in Snohomish County”- Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington State BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU FOREIGN CHIEF
INSPIRING IN AMERICA: Nigeria born IGBO boy, EDIRIN OKOLOKO Appointed Judge in Snohomish...
98 DAYS in Custody: ‘My LIFE is in Danger, I will continue on HUNGER STRIKE until Nigeria’s Department of State Security Services Release Me on Court Order’-OMOYELE SOWORE, Convener, RevolutionNow * “Since Thursday, Omoyele Sowore has refused to come down. He has refused to see anybody and this is in protest that his rights are being violated. He has not eaten because the DSS don’t feed him and he is rejecting food from the people who usually take food to him in detention”-Femi Falana, Human rights lawyer BY SALOME RACHAEL/REPORTER
Pic 2. Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore during his arraignment at...
Nigerian Politician, PETER OBI headlines News Express Anniversary 7th Lecture… keynote speakers/ eminent Lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Legal cum Development Expert, Barrister Bashir Maidugu confirm attendance, ceremony holds Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Main Hall of Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos * “We are grateful to these distinguished men of ideas for accepting to dissect Nigeria’s economic cum developmental challenges and propose the way out, during the 7th News Express Anniversary Lecture”- News Express Publisher Isaac Umunna BY CHINEDU AMAECHI/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
Nigerian Politician, PETER OBI headlines News Express Anniversary 7th Lecture…...
OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria President,...
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...
2019 ELECTION: I will never mortgage Nigerians’ mandate freely expressed to me for anything-Atiku Abubakar …Sad that 24 EFCC agents arrested my son-in-law *Anti-graft officials stormed his house in two regular vehicles, an 18-seater Toyota bus (registration Abuja CS 522 RSH) and a Hilux van BY GARBA ALIYU/STAFF WRITER, POLITICS
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet event holds LIVE in Dallas October 4-5 at 7pm to 12midnight * Independence weekend groove stages at Swayz Ballroom, 9750 Walnut Street, Dallas 75243 * Cheap earlybird ticket now on sale at $30, VIP ticket $60, for VIP tables dial: +1469-335-3458 *Historic ceremony powered by Ateam, TK Dallas, Jude Ngene * Ali Baba promises fresh and new rib-cracking jokes to reflect major events in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America...
PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America…Her Battle, Pain with Colon Cancer at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital * American Cardiologist, Nephrologist discovered pioneer Nigerian model suffered hole in Heart and Kidney *Leads love international outreach to help less privilege *Challenged Advertising industries in Nigeria for ‘having sex with models’, paying them peanuts BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU in New York
PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ...
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...
Nigerian Born American Heavyweight fighter, EFE AJAGBA Reigns as Boxing Hero of Texas …Says ‘I am proud to have come from Ughelli, Delta state and always re-branding the image of the Nigeria in sports’ * 25 year old Olympic Gold Medalist had 10 Fights, 10 Wins, Zero Losses *Nicknamed ‘The One And Only’ Gold/Bronze winner in the 2015 African Games/2014 Commonwealth Games * Rising Heavyweight Pugilist proving his moniker *Defeats German Michael Wallisch in the second round to improve 10-0 as he made in Las Vegas debut on April 27, 2019 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard
Nigerian Born American Heavyweight fighter, EFE AJAGBA Reigns as...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA dominates AMERICA’S NFL Africa draftee list…Many of them are Nigerian-Americans, still attending Colleges BY LOYE ABIMBOLA/SPORTS CORRESPONDENT, NORTH AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA dominates AMERICA’S NFL Africa draftee list…Many...
A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
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DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA Embassy in NIGERIA…Says ‘We are horrified by Reports, footage of Africans including Nigerians sold into slavery in Libya’ *Stages Peaceful sit-outs Protest in front of the Libyan Embassy *VOWS: ‘We Shall Occupy Libya Embassy, Enough of Dehumanization’ *Regret: ‘Africans are being Detained, Tortured, Starved, Killed’ *Lament: ‘They are made to Face Slave Trade, a horrible part of African history’ *Traffic Gridlock at Roseline Ukeje Close, Kyari Muhammed crescent, off Justice Sowemimo street, Asokoro, Abuja * Libya Embassy officials contacts Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police office for Police protection against Attack, Violence, Invasion BY KENNEDY ILECHUKWU/REPORTER, ABUJA
DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA...
CONTROVERSIAL DEATH IN BRITAIN: NIGERIAN 18year old boy OLUWADAMILOLA ODEYINGBO Killed in London street Fight, Lifeless body Dumped in a garden …’Special post-mortem showed he died of multiple organ failure from pre-existing medical condition. No one will be charged for the death of Mr Odeyingbo’, claims Metropolitan Police * ‘Detectives investigating the death of a young man they believed was murdered in a street fight have concluded that he died of natural causes. No offences of murder or manslaughter have been committed’-Officers from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command BY CHUNA CHUBA/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON
CONTROVERSIAL DEATH IN BRITAIN: NIGERIAN 18year old boy OLUWADAMILOLA ODEYINGBO Killed...
SHAMEFUL: ‘I Have Never tasted Alcohol in my LIFE, I was not Drunk, only playing with empty Beer bottles’-Dismissed Nigerian Policeman, KADIMA USENI, Mobile Force Squadron 22 Base Ikeja …Says: ‘It was a set up against me. I was secretly recorded without my knowledge’ *Lament: ‘Police higher authority want to ruin my life. I am not lying. My Force Number is 176219. I seized the empty beer bottles from some Police officers’ children’ BY TITILAYO ODUNLAMI/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
SHAMEFUL: ‘I Have Never tasted Alcohol in my LIFE, I was not Drunk, only playing...
KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA’S Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make Waves…parades Somali’s recipe, condiments and Africa’s spicy food * Multicultural cuisine features Samosa, Fufu, Jollof Rice and intercontinental meals * Remains Number one African menu spot in Burlington city * Attract visitors from African-American, African, Hispanic, Canadian and White American communities *Ahmed Mohammed, the creative Chef behind the kitchen * Feel AFRICA’s rich meal, place your order dial: +1 802-448-3032 or mail: kismayokitchen@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF who was in Vermont
KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA’S Most Famous Restaurant...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Genius, AHMED MOHAMMED Constructs First Local Helicopter for Nigerian Army …Says ‘My creativity was done out of patriotism for Nigeria’ *Used personal savings to source for materials in the country * Kaduna state born man designed the helicopter using green colour to represent Nigeria * His words: “I strongly believe in a positive Nigeria. I know that the nation can quickly develop through technology. And I believe this is my own contribution in making Nigeria great”-MOHAMMED BY ILIYA SAKA/SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, KADUNA
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Genius, AHMED MOHAMMED Constructs First Local Helicopter for...
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ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the world’-SAM Hill, Senior Contributing Editor, Newsweek magazine ….argues ‘Kano-oldest city in West Africa is more busier, closely cosmopolitan like New York City’ * Reveal encounter with Nigeria’s former Central Bank Governor, HE Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th emir of Kano *Talks about Community Engagement and Social Development Initiative, a nongovernmental organization in Maiduguri that helps female victims of the militant group Boko Haram BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the world’-SAM Hill,… more
- INSIDE EUROPE-INTERVIEW ON HOSPITAL BED: 'I was the longest HOUSEBOY to Fela Anikulapo Kuti in Kalakuta Republic'-OGHENE KOLOGBO, Nigeria's Afrobeat Superstar ...Says: 'I witnessed how Nigerian soldiers invaded Kalakuta Republic in February 1977, threw down Fela's mother (Funmilayo) and burnt the entire place down' * 'Day Fela died was the worst moment of my life. I was in Germany, Berlin, Warsaw then filled with emptiness without knowing what else to do' * ' I was the only musician in Kalakuta at that time that Fela will approach and sing to me what he wants me to play that will bring the best out of me' * 'Marijuana is only a natural weed that you can take from the tree right away and smoke. Fela call it NNG -Nigerian Natural Grass. I smoke it since it helps me against Hypertension' * 'I played 40 albums with Fela and the African 70 band-the greatest hits of all time' * 'I have been in Europe for 41 years from 1978 till now 2020 blasting Afrobeat tunes' * 'I knew Majek Fashek before he got lost in America but me Black Rice and George Owell are still standing on music stage' * 'I Rejected German Passport since I am proudly identify with my Nigerian nationality wherever I travel' GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
- CONTROVERSY IN THE HOUSE OF GOD! 'December 25, is not the Birthday of Jesus Christ, but a day set aside by ancient Romans' worshippers of the sun for Mars festival'-MFM Pastor, Olukoya ….says 'I have studied the Holy Bible from Genesis to Revelation, there is no word like Christmas’ * 'I am warning modern Christians to stop promoting such unbiblical celebration * 'MFM church decides to engage members in various spiritual activities during such periods and other public holidays to discourage them from partaking in such unscriptural celebration' * The bible only recorded that the Shepherds were taking care of their flocks during a very cold season when they sighted the star that announced the birth of Jesus Christ. This cold period could be around April or May BY CHRISTINA AMAECHI/ SPECIAL RELIGIOUS CORRESPONDENT, LAGOS
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SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives Sexually Abuse 15 Year old Girl for 12 Months…Deceitfully promised to make Teenager Super Model through Spiritual Prayers * Girl loses Fallopian tube to Abortion caused by 55 year old ‘Man-of-God’ * Teenager tell Mother she was hypnotized for SEX by randy pastor in name of deliverance * FAKE Pastor heads Royal Heritage Church, Mafoluku, Lagos, lives flashy lifestyle at his home located at 8, Owolabi Street, Mafoluku *Picked Girl up in school daily for Sexual Escapades in hidden Hotel daily * ‘Anytime Pastor Danel had sex with me, he always record it’-Girl cries *Rushed to High Rocks Hospital located on 8, Afariogun Street, Charity Area, Oshodi-Isolo, Pastor have SEX with innocent Girls and Married Women *Distraught mother contacts Child Protection Network in Oshodi for help * ‘We tried to separate her from Pastor Daniel, took her to my granny in South East, but my daughter kept repeating that she wanted to have sexual intercourse with Daniel. We did our best to break her from the curse’-Mother lament * Pastor threatens investigating police officer in charge of the case, Ordered Arrested by Lagos Commissioner of Police * “The man (Daniel) brought in the girl with ectopic pregnancy (development of foetus in fallopian tube) and we saved her. He said the girl was impregnated by her boyfriend. Our records are there to show what she was treated for”-Dr Femi Oloyede, Associate Professor at High Rocks Hospital BY TITILAYO ADEMIDE/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives… more
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NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS: Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF Cars…Fear of Assassination, Violence compel anxiety & Vehicle built to survive Military or Chemical Attack *Unpredictability of elections’ result compound apprehension *Alarming Media report raises tension in the polity and among the electorates * Plans to shell out $1.5million for Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition, Eyes ‘The Beast’ (New Cadillac Limo) in the sum of $1.5million, Aims at Rezvani Tank at a cost of $155,000 * ‘There are 100,000 armored vehicles on the streets worldwide’-INVESTIGATION *PLUS Car Manufacturers now smiling to the Bank BY OKECHUCKWU ANAYO/AUTO EDITOR, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS: Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF Cars…Fear of… more
- REVEALING: LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER is the Most Expensive Car in the World 2018 at the cost of $4.5million (£3.23 million)..Drive home this luxurious vehicle in classic style ...Anthony Paul Bamford owns 2 Ferrari 250 GTOs, Floyd Mayweather drives Lamborghini and Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita *List of Most Expensive cars : Lamborghini Veneno Maybach Exelero, , Koenigsegg Agera R., Ferrari F60 America, Bugatti Chiron, Zenvo ST1; Lamborghini Reventon, Porsche 918 Spyder, Aston Martin Valkyrie, Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron, Mansory Vivere, Lykan Hypersport; Aston Martin Vulcan, McLaren P1 LM *Possesses 750 horsepower, gets a 6.5-liter V12 engine, runs at 221mph *Power delivered to all four wheels via Lambo’s 7-speed “ISR” transmission * Slick gearbox capable of shifting gears almost as quickly as transmissions used in Formula One racecars BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash...Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
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$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil company $600,000 cash…clones Qatar Investment Authority website * Lekoil shares plunged 73% after a trading halt in London Stock Exchange * ‘I am a victim of a complex fraud in order to masquerade as representatives of the QIA’-Lekan lament * Mark Simmonds, former minister in the U.K. Foreign Office during David Cameron as prime minister will lead the investigation alongside Tony Hawkins who is chief executive of another U.K.-listed oil firm, Columbus Energy BY ROBERT IDEMUDIA/ECONOMY EDITOR, LONDON
$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil company… more
- A Genius blessed with gifted hands ready to shock the world with creativity : 'I am the African KING of Oil on Canvass ready to conquer the Art World, re-branding Nigeria positively Overseas'-OLUMIDE ORESEGUN *Had successful major art shows at SHORODER bank in London exhibition, Zenith bank art & style in Lagos, his paintings acquired by famous art collectors across Africa * Creates design after Michelangelo's David sculpture, paintings of Leonardo da Vinci paintings and Williams Bougereau * All my works are so special to me as every element of beauty and emotion are woven into the creativity through paintings * 'My messages are always based on truth called HYPERREALISM. I am aware one of the greatest renaissance artists realism painting was sold for 450 million dollars auction. This means a lot of important value for all HYPERREALISM painting in the world'- Award winning Olumide reveals GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/American Foreign Bureau, Naija Standard Newspaper
- Breaking New Ground worldwide! ALIKO DANGOTE, Africa's Richest Man ready to open American Office...becomes $4.3 billion richer in 2019 *Found huge office space in New York, to employ eligible candidates soon *Remains owner of Biggest Cement Factory in sub-Saharan Africa *Set to complete a $12 billion, 650,000 barrel-a-day refinery currently under construction in Nigeria * 62-year old Nigerian is 95th Richest person in the world * Dangote Group of companies account for over a fifth of the value of the Nigerian stock exchange BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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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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HELP ME, WHAT WILL I DO? ‘My Biological Father disvirgined me, daily making love to me for long, I can’t stop it’ – TINUKE AJENUFUJA, confused Nigerian-17year-old girl confesses …’I am from Ekiti state, My father’s name is Samuel Ajenufuja, I have no romantic feeling for any other man again’ * ‘ I have two elder brothers, elder sister, My Mum not aware of secret affair’ * ‘I love going out with my father, taking a bath with my father.’ * ‘ That’s where it all started. My father said he wants to go and have his bath. I told him we should bath together which he agreed on. On getting to the bathroom, I touched my father d…k with the hope that he would hit my hand but he doesn’t. The next thing I could see is my father’s body arouse. He slept with me inside the bathroom since when I was 14 years old’ *PLUS how she delete her Facebook account due to shame BY TOLULOPE ADEFEMI/Undercover Crime Reporter, Ekiti
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- SHAMEFUL & DISGRACEFUL! Nigerian high-flying Pastor, SAM KAYODE Jailed for Stealing the sum of £4.1million in UK...once celebrated chattered Accountant sentenced to nine years in prison * Suspect earns £57,000 per annum, found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95m fraud. Out of the £4.1m stolen, only £800,000 was recovered from him * Woolwich Crown Court in South London described him as “dishonest” and “greedy” * Lavishes loot on four women – his wife, Grace; a second ‘wife’ in Nigeria, Olubunmi Halima; and two other women in Britain ( Toyin Lawal, Yetunde Turtak) * 'He bought luxury cars, including a Mercedes, an Audi TT sports car and an Infiniti car with the money'-British prosecutor, James Thacker * Kayode tried to blame the crime on his late wife and a junior colleague, saying they conspired to tarnish his image by transferring the money to his account in revenge for his adultery. His crime was exposed when a school cleaner stumbled on some of his criminal documents -INVESTIGATION BY HELEN INOVE/DEPUTY EDITOR, LONDON
- AFTER 12 YEARS OF EVADING JUSTICE: 'It is Shameful if you Handcuff me in Public, Nigerians will be laughing at me'-ORJI UZOR KALU begs Prison Warders ...Shaking former governor cries: “Where are you taking us to now? I will follow you.” * “You: Orji Uzor Kalu is hereby sentenced to 12 years in prison for Stealing the sum of N7.65bn funds belonging to Abia State people'- Justice Mohammed Idris in an abridged version of the 228-page judgment * Kalu’s associate sentenced to 10 years in prison while Slok Limited, the company used in perpetrating the fraud ordered to be wound up BY RITA ADEMOLA/Judicial Reporter, Abuja
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Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken into custody at London Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles *Total of six different women lodged formal complaints against him BY AHMED RILWAN/ENTERTAINMENT Correspondent, UK
Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken… more
- UNBELIEVABLE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: Christ Apostolic Church Pastor, MATHEW OLAKUNLE Impregnates Married church member, OMOTOLA AKERELE under the guise of Spiritual Healing in Ondo state...To Solve her Severe Cough ailment *Head of CAC, Oke-Itura, Iju town in Akure North Local Government had SEX with Married Women and Girls in the name of deliverance *Pastor Notorious for 'praying' for vulnerable women without their clothes on * Distressed woman aborts Pregnancy to save her Marriage, Husband threw her out of their matrimony * 'On the seventh day of prayer, Pastor Olakunle shaved the hair on my private parts and armpits, and put the hair in the white handkerchief. After that, we had sexual intercourse. After the intercourse, he asked me to go and bury the hair in the handkerchief'-Mrs. Akerele * "I Did Not have sex with her. I shaved the hair of her private parts and I touched it (her private parts) with my sexual organ. I told her to be using my organ to rub her private parts so that she could discharge. After that, I wiped the discharge of her private parts with the white handkerchief and I prayed for her, using Psalm 24. God answers the prayer of naked people faster. I had SEX with her younger sister twice and had prayed for their mother too while naked"-Pastor Olakunle BY TOLUWANI ABIFEMI/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, AKURE
- 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
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EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what… more
- NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial ...President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
- 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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VARSITY DON RUINS SELF IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Professor, CHIKAODINAKA NWAKPA sacked for STEALING $185,000 research grant funds…lavish money on ‘Ashewo’ (Prostitutes), Sports bars and iTunes * Former Drexel University professor handcuffed, arrested, facing criminal charges * ‘We charged him (Professor Nwakpa) with theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception on both felonies’-Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office * “Mr. Nwankpa inappropriately and criminally diverted tens of thousands of dollars that were allocated for research purposes toward his own private enjoyment. He betrayed Drexel University and tuition-paying students he was paid to educate,” District Attorney Larry Krasner *Spends over $96,000 on adult entertainment venues, sports bars, waste more than $89,000 on iTunes purchases, meals and other unauthorized purchases between midnight and 2 a.m *Released on $25,000 bail, surrendered his passport and scheduled for a preliminary hearing on January 29 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Naija Standard Newspaper
VARSITY DON RUINS SELF IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Professor, CHIKAODINAKA NWAKPA sacked for STEALING $185,000… more
- INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate from University of Nigeria, GODWIN NWANGELE Wins 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for West Africa...joins 100 scholar-select to study at Oxford University *Electrical and electronics engineering specialty passionate about solving problems with technology *Defeats 2,783 applicants from around Africa *earlier won many academic awards been best graduate student in UNN in 2017, overall best graduating student in engineering in Nigeria as recognised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities BY ZAINAB AHMED/EDUCATION REPORTER, NSUKKA
- INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate Degree in Pharmacognosy ...'I am happy my wife graduated from University of Helsinki in flying colors', Tweets her husband, Chukwueke Chijioke *Says 'My wife is making Nigeria, Africa and black race proud in Europe' BY JOHN CHUKWURA/EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT, FINLAND
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BREAKING NEWS: OGHENE KOLOGBO, Nigeria born Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat music protege in Europe survives Auto Crash…during Annual World Concert Road Tour * Being treated for urgent medication in a specialist hospital * Set to undergo surgery on left leg, monitoring his health till January ending * “My brother, I had an accident, so my left leg have to be operated upon before I lose it. I am still in the Hospital till 21st January 2020 after which I may be discharged. I will be here in this Hospital for 10 or 14 more days”-Kologbo writhing in pains * Africans, Europeans praying for Super star’s quick recovery, cherishes Martin Luther King Jnr * Watch out for KOLOGBO’S unpublished, never-read before, fire-brand interview with Naija Standard Newspaper’s editorial team regarding his long years in Kalakuta Republic, intimate father-son relationship with ‘Abami-Eda’, successful Afrobeat music shows in Europe and why he is proud to carry his Nigerian passport proudly everywhere in the world *QUOTE: ‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me’-Palm 23 verse 4 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING NEWS: OGHENE KOLOGBO, Nigeria born Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat music protege in Europe survives Auto… more
- Exclusive Interview to CELEBRATE 35 YEARS OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE IN AFRICA: 'I am the First Reggae Legend in Nigeria to have composed a song that caused awareness to HIV/AIDS epidemic several years ago'-Pupa ORITS WILIKI, the Kole-man Revolutionaire ...The project enabled me to drag the then serving Nigeria Minister of Health, Professor Olikoye Ransome Kuti into the music studio * 'I authored, composed and produced FIFA World Youth Championships THEME SONG Tagged Nigeria 99' * Recalls encounters with Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Sunny Okosuns, Lucky Dube, Ras Kimono * President BUHARI administration has done well in the area of Copyright Management *Based on constant success in the past, PMAN by now ought to be listed on Nigeria Stock Exchange *Intend to also release a Double Album of Classic Pupa Orits soon * Plans to unveil Academy for music for kids especially the Challenged in Orphanage homes * Confesses: 'How I met my wife as an unlimited blessing from the outset' GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Foreign Bureau Chief
- INTERVIEW: 'AJEGUNLE is the Future of Nigeria's MUSIC HUB, the New York of Nigeria'-Daddy Fresh, multiple award wining Nigerian musician ...Says 'I am the Asiwaju (Torchbearer) of all Ajegunle Musicians, I have dropped many albums and received a lot of awards' * Chief Osita Stephen Osadebe, Micheal Jackson, Bob Marley Maryam Makeba, Luther Vandross, Oriental Brothers inspired me into music * Tony Okoroji is the best PMAN President, No bad past presidents in Music Union * Uncle P performed well as PMAN Governor for Lagos State, he should be trusted as PMAN President with high expectations, Poor mismanagement almost ruined the music union *Assures: 'My newest single album titled SHEY NORMAL will shake Nigeria's entertainment industry' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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NOTORIOUS MAN CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE RAPE! American Court declare Nigerian Nurse, CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL Wanted for Raping a patient at Centerpoint Medical Center …Bond set at $100,000 as warrant is issued for arrest anywhere in the world * Patient suffering catheter leaking administered morphine, other narcotics for serious pain requested nurse to clean her * While cleaning her, suspect pulled down his pants, raped her * Suspect called former girlfriend and confided he was going to Nigeria because he had been accused of rape * “The patient told Emmanuel several times he was hurting her and told him to stop. At one point, she told Emmanuel he was going to get in trouble. He allegedly replied, ‘No it’s OK. We won’t get caught’ against the patient’s wish”-Court records * “We are focused on the health and well-being of this patient and are committed to providing her support during this time. He ha been terminated”-Hospital Management BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NOTORIOUS MAN CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE RAPE! American Court declare Nigerian Nurse, CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL Wanted… more
- LIVING THE DREAMS IN UNITED STATES: Nigerian born Naturalized American, DALE OKORODUDU Reigns as leading Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician with specialty in Lung Ailments in North America...establishes 'Black Men in White Coats' to counter racism in Texas *Runs a-non-profit organizing national summits, recording a feature-length documentary film *Determines to singularly drive up the number of young black men in the field of medicine * 'Black men account for only 2.9% of applicants to United States medical schools'-Association of American Medical Colleges * “When somebody closes their eyes and thinks about a black male, they think about either an athlete, a musician, or somebody in prison. We want to add black men in white coats to that stereotype”-Okorodudu *QUOTE: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”-Hippocrates BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
- SHAMEFUL: Nigerian born 80 year old British Doctor, ISYAKA MAMMAN arrested for Manslaughter, Prescription Fraud in Manchester...after he pierced patient's heart with hypodermic needle * Patient died in his hands during a routine hospital procedure *Questioned by detectives over allegations of gross negligence after 48-year old Shahida Varven collapsed whilst giving a sample of her bone marrow *Refused bail conditions as he begged court to fly to Nigeria to attend his granddaughter's wedding *earlier suspended from medical practise for 12 months after giving a total of five different dates of birth with regulators BY TIM IBADE/SPECIAL CRIME CORRESPONDENT, MANCHESTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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EDICIÓN ESPAÑOLA: El padrino de Historias de Noticias de Interés Generales en Nigeria rompe el silencio: ‘KUNLE Bakare, ALCALDE AKINPELU establecí la Revista de Semanario de Fama con éxito, el Diario más Grande y más Famoso de Nigeria alguna vez’-FEMI AKINTUNDE JOHNSON (FAJ) … Los motivos inéditos por qué dejé la Revista de Elogio Nacional, abrazaron la vocación de medios más alta * La Prensa nigeriana ha seguido funcionando en conmensurado a sus capacidades relativas dentro del contexto de los desafíos económicos predominantes que han retenido carreras de letra, ventas y presupuestos publicitarios * Hay libertad relativa de expresión en Nigeria bajo el Gobierno del presidente Muhammadu Buhari * No es cierto que la agitación de pocos legisladores americanos hiciera la liberación de Omoyele Sowore y Dasuki posible * Necesidad del Gobierno federal de establecer una atmósfera de respeto mutuo y seguridad de vida para practicantes de medios para prosperar Días de planta de hoja perenne de *Recalls en el Periódico de Perforadora más highpoint de carrera de medios El Poste de *Teaches Gradúa a estudiantes (PGD) un semestre en un curso llamado Cuestiones Actuales En la Comunicación de misa, con el Periodismo de Celebridad que es la clave en el Instituto nigeriano del Periodismo GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, el Jefe de Oficina Extranjero de América
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- BULLY FIGHTING IN FACE OF SEEMING IDENTITY THEFT: Nigerian born Muslim Hijab-wearing Woman, FOLAKE ADEBOLA in Dallas challenges Chicken Express restaurant for sending her home...'We identified her as Stefane Coleman by our investigation', Cables News Network *Converted to Islam in August last year but started working at the restaurant for about three months * “Once I clocked in, the manager said ‘Take off anything that doesn’t involve Chicken Express,’ which I knew he was talking about my hijab. So I didn’t react, I just went to the back and took off my jacket and my purse. Five minutes later, he called me into the office telling me that I have to take it off because it’s not a part of the work uniform.' she tell CNN * Rhett Warren, a lawyer for the operator of the Chicken Express restaurant insisted that the manager who fired Adebola was wrong BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & CHRISTINA IMADE/SPECIAL CRIME REPORTER, DALLAS
- STRIKING GOLD IN USA: Nigerian born University of Minnesota undergraduate, TAOHEED BAYO designs African Sneaker for NIKE...creates Yut Air Max 1 concept from Yoruba culture *Reaches out to African root to create a brilliant design that does not only sell but teaches * “On designing the sneakers, I employed green for its base, which represents a part of Nigeria’s flag and earth. I touched up the colour with white. I opted for suede leather because I found it a perfect marker of the resilience of Africans”-Taoheed BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport Seized; House, Office Searched…as Congregation abandons church in droves * Secured bail after making available two level 16 officers with landed property in Abuja *Embattled ‘man-of-God’ report daily to Police HQ on a daily basis * ‘We are gathering strong evidence of rape against the COZA Pastor’-Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department BY TOMIWA ORIYOMI/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA & SAM IKADE/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, LAGOS
MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport Seized; House, Office Searched…as Congregation… more
- SEEKING JUSTICE: Nigerian Man HILARY INEOMO-MARCUS faces deportation from Britain after over 20 years stay ...Arrived United Kingdom at the of age of 10 and lived in London ever since, granted leave to remain in the early 2000s *earlier worked as a presenter on National Prison Radio, where he was commended as being the best prisoner-producer, remain primary carer for two under-age sons * 'I have no tie to Nigeria. The prospect that they could walk in and grab me and put me on a plane before I can say goodbye to anyone – not even my children – terrifies me. I'm a product of British Education and Culture'-INEOMO-MARCUS *'We revoked Mr. Ineono-Marcus status after he served a 15-month prison sentence in 2013 for a tax offence'-British Immigration BY CHIOMA IDIKA/LONDON Correspondent
- Smoking Gun in Nigeria's Rule of Law: 'Reinstate Nigeria's Chief Justice, Justice Onnoghen now, Suspension is illegal'-New York Bar Association writes BUHARI *Claims: 'The Nigerian Constitution provides for the Chief Justice’s removal by the President only where a two-thirds majority of the Senate supports the removal. The President here lacks the requisite Senate support' *Explained: 'President must take action now to restore Chief Justice Onnoghen to the bench and let the National Judicial Council process unfold in due course' *“The international community, as well as Nigerian lawyers, civil society, and the Nigerian Senate, have voiced concerns that the timing of President Buhari’s suspension of the Chief Justice may be seen as an attempt to ensure that the President prevails in any post-election legal challenges”-President, Roger Juan Maldonado BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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The god-father of General Interest News Stories in Nigeria break silence: ‘KUNLE Bakare, MAYOR Akinpelu & I established Fame Weekly Magazine successfully, Nigeria’s Biggest and Most Famous Journal ever’ -FEMI AKINTUNDE JOHNSON (FAJ) …Unpublished reasons why I left National Encomium Magazine, embraced higher media calling * The Nigerian Press has continued to perform in commensurate to their relative capacities within the context of the prevailing economic challenges that have restrained print runs, sales and advertising budgets * There’s relative freedom of expression in Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari’s Govt * It is not true that the agitation of few American legislators made the release of Omoyele Sowore and Dasuki possible * Federal Government need to establish an atmosphere of mutual respect and security of life for media practitioners to thrive *Recalls evergreen days in The Punch Newspaper plus highpoint of media career *Teaches Post Graduate students (PGD) a semester on a course called Topical Issues In Mass Communication, with Celebrity Journalism being the keystone at Nigerian Institute of Journalism GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, America’s Foreign Bureau Chief
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- 98 DAYS in Custody: 'My LIFE is in Danger, I will continue on HUNGER STRIKE until Nigeria's Department of State Security Services Release Me on Court Order'-OMOYELE SOWORE, Convener, RevolutionNow * “Since Thursday, Omoyele Sowore has refused to come down. He has refused to see anybody and this is in protest that his rights are being violated. He has not eaten because the DSS don't feed him and he is rejecting food from the people who usually take food to him in detention”-Femi Falana, Human rights lawyer BY SALOME RACHAEL/REPORTER
- Nigerian Politician, PETER OBI headlines News Express Anniversary 7th Lecture... keynote speakers/ eminent Lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Legal cum Development Expert, Barrister Bashir Maidugu confirm attendance, ceremony holds Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Main Hall of Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos * “We are grateful to these distinguished men of ideas for accepting to dissect Nigeria’s economic cum developmental challenges and propose the way out, during the 7th News Express Anniversary Lecture”- News Express Publisher Isaac Umunna BY CHINEDU AMAECHI/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
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FRESH DIPLOMATIC ROW! GHANA forcefully evicts Nigeria High Commission from property in Accra…’We need Nigerian Govt help. We received an instruction for our High Commission to vacate its diplomatic property’, lament Nigeria High Commissioner to Ghana, Michael Olufemi Abikoye * Letter reads that failure to comply within stipulated time will lead to depositing Nigeria Mission’s belongings at the nearest Accra police station * Nigeria property broken into last month and being ransacked with the likelihood of being effectively occupied * “Nigerian Government failed to renew the property following expiration thus the property reverted to the state in compliance with Article 258 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution”-Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs * Nigerian government reacts: “Nigerian High Commission in Accra not evicted, we are trying to renew the lease on the property. The high commission is exploring the possibility of renewing the lease agreement with the host authorities”-Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesperson, Nigerian Foreign Affairs ministry BY KWEKU KOFI/SPECIAL CRIME CORRESPONDENT,, reporting from ACCRA, GHANA
FRESH DIPLOMATIC ROW! GHANA forcefully evicts Nigeria High Commission from property in Accra…’We need Nigerian… more
- REVEALING! 'NIGERIA Economy under the present government is heading to Bankruptcy'-OLUSEGUN Obasanjo, former Nigerian president ...Nigeria’s external debt grew by 700 percent to N24.947 trillion ($81.2.74 billion) from $10.32 billion in just four years (2015) * No entity can survive while devoting 50 percent of its revenue to debt servicing * 'I do not need the brain of any genius to conclude that those who use statistics to dig us deeper into debt are our enemies: statistics can be used to serve any purpose, and that is why Winston Churchill talked of lies, damn lies and statistics, meaning statistics can be made master of lies' * 'I am calling for national dialogue or debate on Nigeria’s short, medium and long-term plans as a nation' BY ZAKARI ALFA/CHIEF BUSINESS REPORTER, LAGOS
- ABOMINATION! 19 year-old-Nigerian Boy, EKANEM ANIETE, Impregnates mother in Delta state while testing love charm...confesses: 'I am so sorry, Devil deceived me into it' Says: “I didn't mean to do this. I saw myself falling in love with my mother after the love charm prepared for me by a native doctor was brought home. I suddenly found that I was making love to mum when I thought the charm will not work, and upon the revelation, I threatened to kill her and the matter was reported to the police” * Ekanem had wanted to use the charm on one of the matrons in the college where he was a boarding student in Asaba, now begging mother for forgiveness * 'I did not know how it happened, but all I can say is that a young man who looked like my son suddenly found his way into my room at the wee hours and I was speechless. He covered my mouth with his hands, pressed me down against my will'-embattled mother reportedly said * 'The 19 year old had been arrested following his threat to kill his mother due to shame. We are presently investigating the case'-Delta State Police Command BY JUDE IBUZA/SPECIAL CRIME CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
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OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40… more
- 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
- '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!”
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NO HIDING PLACE: ROCHAS OKOROCHA, former Imo State Governor indicted for STEALING over N6billion funds…fraud perpetuated within state’s Oil Producing Areas Development Commission * Committee investigates ISOPADEC’s activities from May 2011 to May 2019 * ‘Senator-elect’s administration handled funds during eight years tenure with recklessness. Shortfall in revenue that accrued from the Federation Account uncounted for stood at N6, 044, 774, 341. 37’-INVESTIGATION * “The issue here begs for explanation on what happened to the original 40 per cent monthly derivation fund allocated to ISOPADEC and Okorocha should be held responsible for the missing funds. It is painful to note that citizens and some Managing Directors colluded with Okorocha to misappropriate ISOPADEC’s funds with impunity”- Committee Chairman, Romanus Ezeogu present report at Government House, Owerri * Dismissing the allegation, Okorocha’s Media Aide, Sam Onwuemeodo yelled: “I have nothing to say. You are stupid. I said you are very stupid” BY ANAYO AMAECHI/SPECIAL CRIME REPORTER, IMO STATE
NO HIDING PLACE: ROCHAS OKOROCHA, former Imo State Governor indicted for STEALING over N6billion funds…fraud… more
- DARING: 'I am ready to BREAK some toes to serve the ordinary people of Oyo State' -Governor Seyi Makinde ...declares during thanksgiving service to mark 52nd birthday * 'Once we give education to our children, the sky is their starting point' * 'My determination to render service to the ordinary people informed my decision to declare free and qualitative education in the state. Education remains the surest way to lift people out of poverty' * Reveals: “I thought I would join the Army, fight for my country and possibly get killed and that may be the end of the story. So for me, every year I have lived above 30 years is like a bonus” BY TOLANI ABAYOMI/SPECIAL POLITICAL REPORTER, Ibadan
- Resolving Xenophobia in Africa: BUHARI Strikes deal in Mandela's Country...Nigeria, South Africa to issue 10-year Visa to Businessmen, Academics, Frequent Travelers *Agreement reached at 9th Bi-National Commission of South Africa and Nigeria meeting in Pretoria *Decision taken to encourage more people-to-people contacts among citizens of both countries and further strengthen socio-cultural, economic and political relations *During meeting at the Union Buildings, Presidential Palace of South Africa, the two presidents agreed on early warning signals to nip violence in the bud before it escalates BY NOPESA PUNUELL/DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT, PRETORIA in South Africa
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet event holds LIVE in Dallas October 4-5 at 7pm to 12midnight * Independence weekend groove stages at Swayz Ballroom, 9750 Walnut Street, Dallas 75243 * Cheap earlybird ticket now on sale at $30, VIP ticket $60, for VIP tables dial: +1469-335-3458 *Historic ceremony powered by Ateam, TK Dallas, Jude Ngene * Ali Baba promises fresh and new rib-cracking jokes to reflect major events in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet… more
- PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA'S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America...Her Battle, Pain with Colon Cancer at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital * American Cardiologist, Nephrologist discovered pioneer Nigerian model suffered hole in Heart and Kidney *Leads love international outreach to help less privilege *Challenged Advertising industries in Nigeria for 'having sex with models', paying them peanuts BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU in New York
- 20 YEARS IN PRISON MAXIMUM CHARGE: AMERICA'S Justice Department Arrests KWAM 1's Son, SULTAN OMOGBADEBO ANIFOWOSHE in Chicago, Others over $2million Fake Online Romance, Mystery Shopping Scam...'My Son is not a Fraudster, He's now on Bail', reacts Nigeria's Legendary King of Fuji Music *Law Enforcement Agents round up internet fraudsters in USA, Nigeria * FBI argues Fraud lasted over two years through 'Operation Gold Phish' * Complaint accuses the conspirators of engaging in various other cyber-enabled scams, including investment, employment frauds and target victims' corporate email accounts *Used parts of slush fund to pay for vehicles on behalf of a Nigerian car company *Deceived American ladies through Match.com, Facebook, and Instagram *Apprehended in Illinois: DANIEL SAMUEL ETA, also known as “Captain” and “Etaoko,” 35, of Skokie; BABATUNDE LADEHINDE LABIYI, also known as “Junior,” 20, of Chicago; BARNABAS OGHENERUKEVWE EDJIEH, 29, of Chicago; SULTAN OMOGBADEBO ANIFOWOSHE, also known as “Ayinde,” 26, of Chicago; BABATUNDE IBRAHEEM AKARIGIDI, also known as “AK,” 39, of Chicago; MIRACLE AYOKUNLE OKUNOLA, 21, of Chicago; and OLUROTIMI AKITUNDE IDOWU, also known as “Idol,” 55, of Chicago *Picked up in Texas: ADEWALE ANTHONY ADEWUMI, 27, of Richardson, Texas. Arrested in Nigeria was OLANIYI ADELEYE OGUNGBAIYE, also known as “DonChiChi,” 26, of Lagos, Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, TOM CRAIG/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, CHICAGO & LOLA OGUNBANWO/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA
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BORN TO REIGN: Lagos bullied boy, ISRAEL ADESANYA in New Zealand knocks-out opponent to become UFC World Middleweight Champion…endured Racial Abuse, street-fighting from the age of 10 *30 year old now celebrated as one of the best fighters in the world *Crushes Robert Whittaker’s dentition out in two rounds before a crowd of 57,000 in Melbourne * earlier trained in taekwondo in Nigeria, fighting professional kickboxing bouts in 2011 * ‘I struggled to fit in and never felt accepted in my adopted country because of my race and being an African immigrant. It was weird being the only black kid around. I had to defend myself a lot. ‘I’m cheeky, I’m annoying so I’d always get myself into trouble and eventually I had to learn how to defend myself. That’s when my search for fighting came through’-Adesanya BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BORN TO REIGN: Lagos bullied boy, ISRAEL ADESANYA in New Zealand knocks-out opponent to become… more
- TRENDING GLOBALLY: Lagos-born 7ft 3 inches giant Wrestler, JORDAN OMOGBEIN takes over WWE in America...25year old signed mouth-watering deal, beats competitors to surrender in NXT *Debut in World Wrestling Entertainment in a Two-On-One Handicap match *earlier a college basketball player for the University of South Florida and for Morgan State University * After his Nigerian family migrated to the United States, he attended and graduated from Atlantic Shores Christian Academy in Chesapeake, Virginia *Met basketball legend Hakeem Olajuwan during the USF Bull's team trip to Houston, Texas, played center position for the Morgan State Bears from 2014-2015 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- Nigerian Born American Heavyweight fighter, EFE AJAGBA Reigns as Boxing Hero of Texas ...Says 'I am proud to have come from Ughelli, Delta state and always re-branding the image of the Nigeria in sports' * 25 year old Olympic Gold Medalist had 10 Fights, 10 Wins, Zero Losses *Nicknamed 'The One And Only' Gold/Bronze winner in the 2015 African Games/2014 Commonwealth Games * Rising Heavyweight Pugilist proving his moniker *Defeats German Michael Wallisch in the second round to improve 10-0 as he made in Las Vegas debut on April 27, 2019 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard
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HISTORIC: 22-year-old Nigerian innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student Organisation appointee…becomes Nigeria Country Director, trounced 11,000 African candidates * Had record breaking scores in all the assessments during the interview period * “His versatility swept us off the floor during our interview session and the entire World Student Organisation community is looking forward to his exploit and contributions”- Dimas Satrio Pradhana, World Student Organisation Founder * The World Student Organisation is a Berlin-based organisation founded on youths’ concerns towards rising, present global issues, as it seeks to connect students worldwide in order to come up with solutions for these issues BY LUKMAN HAFEEZ/TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
HISTORIC: 22-year-old Nigerian innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student Organisation appointee…becomes Nigeria Country… more
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A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam… more
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIANS in Texas celebrate passage of Nigeria's First Class Bayelsa Traditional Ruler, HRH KING PETER ODIKEME OKERE, the Amananaowei of Peretorugbene Kingdom ABIRI 1...Hosts Service of Song in Redeemed Christian Church of God House on the Rock, Grand Prairie *Highly respected monarch with no single scandal contribute immensely to Humanity, Human Capital Development for Niger-Delta Youths *Preached love, lived a life of Integrity with unparalleled lasting legacy till he conquered death *Fought for Infrastructural Growth, stopped impostors from enriching themselves with Community loot *Devout Christian, a Chief Pharmacy Technician encouraged spread of the gospel, outreach crusades in the community, detest Occultism in Coronation *Pioneer leader that encouraged youths' Employment, Skills' Acquisition and Western Education *Famous Pentecostal preacher, Pastor O.J Kuye reflects on the essence of life in a sermon titled: 'The King Has Died' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- CONFESSION: 'My LIFE is in Danger in Nigeria for Being GAY, Don't Deport Me from Britain'-ADENIYI RAJI, 43 year old Nigerian seeking Asylum in UK cries out ….Lament: 'I have been receiving death threats on social media, I was attacked several times'* 'My ex-wife caught me and my former partner in bed pant down. As soon as she saw us, she raised the alarm. People gathered and started beating us severely. After that, she divorced me' * 'My employers in Lagos sacked me for being Gay. The Nigerian police started publishing my pictures and my name in the Nigerian national dailies. They kept saying that anyone who has useful information that could lead to my arrest should come forward' *Raji’s solicitor, Bhaveshri Patel-Chandegra, an immigration specialist at the law firm Duncan Lewis: “The court has looked at his case and nullified all his evidence that he is at serious risk if removed to Nigeria but there’s been no evidence that his documents aren’t genuine” *“The UK has a proud history of granting asylum to those who need our protection and each claim is carefully considered on its individual merits”-Home Office spokesperson BY IRETI IPADEOLA/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, UK
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SHATTERED DREAM: NIGERIAN 7-foot-2 Homeless man, CLIFFORD ETADAFIMUE Arrested in United States …Lured into America with promise of hoax Basketball careers *21 year old earlier squat in a homeless shelter *Had multiple encounters with New Hampshire Police in Nashua * “Clifford refused to stand and enter the rear of the van. After several minutes and multiple orders for Clifford to enter the van, myself and other officers picked Clifford up and assisted him into the rear of the van. It took 10 police officers to move this 350-pound homeless Nigerian into booking. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest for refusing to cooperate”- Sgt. Adalberto Garcia of the Nashua Police Department * “He is facing potential mental health issues and suffering from a medical condition that requires the use of a glucose meter”-City Police BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SHATTERED DREAM: NIGERIAN 7-foot-2 Homeless man, CLIFFORD ETADAFIMUE Arrested in United States… more
- FRAUDSTERS FROM HELL: AFRICAN Pastor, Wife Arrested in Egypt for selling 'Tickets to Heaven' at a cost of $500 (N180,00)each...Claims Ticket will get people into the Gates of Heaven without God's judgment * Heresy: Lied that 'Jesus' appeared to him to sell golden tickets for multitudes worldwide * Says: Smoking 'crack-Cocaine' in Heaven is totally free * “ Jesus Christ appeared to me and gave me the tickets made of pure gold so that I can sell to people who want salvation. I do not care what people or the police are saying about me, I am being persecuted because of doing the work of God”- Pastor Tito Watts, a Zimbabwe based clergyman *Fake Pastor's wife, Amanda: We just wanted to leave earth and go to space and smoke rock cocaine. I didn’t do nothing. Tito sold the golden tickets to heaven. I just watched” *Egyptian Police Report: 'We confiscated over $10,000 in cash, five crack pipes and a baby alligator' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & YINKA MADEBE OWO/RELIGION CORRESPONDENT, CAIRO
- SHAME IN BRITAIN: NIGERIAN DRUG Cartel in Hackney dealing in COCAINE, HEROINE Sentenced to over 20years in Prison...British conspirator, Rashayne Hunter found guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply class A drug *Received Imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court *The Nigerian identities: SAMUEL AWOYERA, 20, found guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply a class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine), sentenced to seven years and six months in Jail; SHERIF ISIAKA, 19, pleads guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A (heroin and crack cocaine), sentenced to seven years and five months’ imprisonment, JODECI OFULUE, 24, previously pleaded guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply a class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine), sentenced to six years and nine months in prison; AYO ANIBABA, 17, found guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply a class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine) and one count of possession of criminal property, sentenced to four years and four months’ imprisonment *Sell drugs in Peterborough, Huntingdon via dedicated phone lines nicknamed ‘Ricki’ and ‘TJ *PLUS their expensive lifestyles, modern automobile garage, visit to underground Night-clubs BY PETER CLEG/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, UNITED KINGDOM
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BREAKING NEWS: Over 20 Arab Ministers confirm attendance for 3days’ UAE 3rd Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development…His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE ready to host dignitaries * UAE’s Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Zayed Housing Programme rolls out press conference on Tuesday 24/9 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Habtoor Palace, Al Habtoor Ballroom A, Ground Floor * Jointly organized by the Ministerial Council for Housing and Construction of the Arab League in conjunction with Council of Arab Ministers of Housing, Reconstruction and the Regional Bureau for Arab States *Historic ceremony discusses issues pertaining future in the fields of housing and development, as discussions revolve around three main questions of inclusive cities for happiness,quality of life, sustainability in housing and urban development BY ABDUL MOHAMMED/ARABIAN SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, DUBAI
BREAKING NEWS: Over 20 Arab Ministers confirm attendance for 3days’ UAE 3rd Arab Ministerial Forum… more
- KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA'S Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make Waves...parades Somali's recipe, condiments and Africa's spicy food * Multicultural cuisine features Samosa, Fufu, Jollof Rice and intercontinental meals * Remains Number one African menu spot in Burlington city * Attract visitors from African-American, African, Hispanic, Canadian and White American communities *Ahmed Mohammed, the creative Chef behind the kitchen * Feel AFRICA's rich meal, place your order dial: +1 802-448-3032 or mail: kismayokitchen@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF who was in Vermont
- INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Genius, AHMED MOHAMMED Constructs First Local Helicopter for Nigerian Army ...Says 'My creativity was done out of patriotism for Nigeria' *Used personal savings to source for materials in the country * Kaduna state born man designed the helicopter using green colour to represent Nigeria * His words: “I strongly believe in a positive Nigeria. I know that the nation can quickly develop through technology. And I believe this is my own contribution in making Nigeria great”-MOHAMMED BY ILIYA SAKA/SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, KADUNA
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ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the world’-SAM Hill, Senior Contributing Editor, Newsweek magazine ….argues ‘Kano-oldest city in West Africa is more busier, closely cosmopolitan like New York City’ * Reveal encounter with Nigeria’s former Central Bank Governor, HE Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th emir of Kano *Talks about Community Engagement and Social Development Initiative, a nongovernmental organization in Maiduguri that helps female victims of the militant group Boko Haram BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
ECONOMIC
SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY:
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NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS: Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF Cars…Fear of Assassination, Violence compel anxiety & Vehicle built to survive Military or Chemical Attack *Unpredictability of elections’ result compound apprehension *Alarming Media report raises tension in the polity and among the electorates * Plans to shell out $1.5million for Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition, Eyes ‘The Beast’ (New Cadillac Limo) in the sum of $1.5million, Aims at Rezvani Tank at a cost of $155,000 * ‘There are 100,000 armored vehicles on the streets worldwide’-INVESTIGATION *PLUS Car Manufacturers now smiling to the Bank BY OKECHUCKWU ANAYO/AUTO EDITOR, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS:
Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF...
REVEALING: LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER is the Most Expensive Car in the World 2018 at the cost of $4.5million (£3.23 million)..Drive home this luxurious vehicle in classic style …Anthony Paul Bamford owns 2 Ferrari 250 GTOs, Floyd Mayweather drives Lamborghini and Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita *List of Most Expensive cars : Lamborghini Veneno Maybach Exelero, , Koenigsegg Agera R., Ferrari F60 America, Bugatti Chiron, Zenvo ST1; Lamborghini Reventon, Porsche 918 Spyder, Aston Martin Valkyrie, Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron, Mansory Vivere, Lykan Hypersport; Aston Martin Vulcan, McLaren P1 LM *Possesses 750 horsepower, gets a 6.5-liter V12 engine, runs at 221mph *Power delivered to all four wheels via Lambo’s 7-speed “ISR” transmission * Slick gearbox capable of shifting gears almost as quickly as transmissions used in Formula One racecars BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
REVEALING:
LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER is the Most Expensive Car in the World 2018 at the cost of $4.5million...
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
PAINFUL DEATH:
Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling...
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$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil company $600,000 cash…clones Qatar Investment Authority website * Lekoil shares plunged 73% after a trading halt in London Stock Exchange * ‘I am a victim of a complex fraud in order to masquerade as representatives of the QIA’-Lekan lament * Mark Simmonds, former minister in the U.K. Foreign Office during David Cameron as prime minister will lead the investigation alongside Tony Hawkins who is chief executive of another U.K.-listed oil firm, Columbus Energy BY ROBERT IDEMUDIA/ECONOMY EDITOR, LONDON
$184
million FAKE LOAN:
Fraudsters
duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner...
Breaking New Ground worldwide! ALIKO DANGOTE, Africa’s Richest Man ready to open American Office…becomes $4.3 billion richer in 2019 *Found huge office space in New York, to employ eligible candidates soon *Remains owner of Biggest Cement Factory in sub-Saharan Africa *Set to complete a $12 billion, 650,000 barrel-a-day refinery currently under construction in Nigeria * 62-year old Nigerian is 95th Richest person in the world * Dangote Group of companies account for over a fifth of the value of the Nigerian stock exchange BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
Breaking New
Ground worldwide!
ALIKO
DANGOTE, Africa’s Richest Man ready to open...
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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?’
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‘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
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NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!
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AFTER 12 YEARS OF EVADING JUSTICE: ‘It is Shameful if you Handcuff me in Public, Nigerians will be laughing at me’-ORJI UZOR KALU begs Prison Warders …Shaking former governor cries: “Where are you taking us to now? I will follow you.” * “You: Orji Uzor Kalu is hereby sentenced to 12 years in prison for Stealing the sum of N7.65bn funds belonging to Abia State people’- Justice Mohammed Idris in an abridged version of the 228-page judgment * Kalu’s associate sentenced to 10 years in prison while Slok Limited, the company used in perpetrating the fraud ordered to be wound up BY RITA ADEMOLA/Judicial Reporter, Abuja
AFTER
12 YEARS OF EVADING JUSTICE:
‘It
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Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken into custody at London Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles *Total of six different women lodged formal complaints against him BY AHMED RILWAN/ENTERTAINMENT Correspondent, UK
Nigeria-British
Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape
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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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EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA
“Never attribute to malevolence...
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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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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INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate from University of Nigeria, GODWIN NWANGELE Wins 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for West Africa…joins 100 scholar-select to study at Oxford University *Electrical and electronics engineering specialty passionate about solving problems with technology *Defeats 2,783 applicants from around Africa *earlier won many academic awards been best graduate student in UNN in 2017, overall best graduating student in engineering in Nigeria as recognised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities BY ZAINAB AHMED/EDUCATION REPORTER, NSUKKA
INSPIRING
FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS!
25-year-old
Nigerian first class Graduate from University
of...
INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate Degree in Pharmacognosy …’I am happy my wife graduated from University of Helsinki in flying colors’, Tweets her husband, Chukwueke Chijioke *Says ‘My wife is making Nigeria, Africa and black race proud in Europe’ BY JOHN CHUKWURA/EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT, FINLAND
INSPIRATIONAL:
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Pharmacognosy
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SHAMEFUL: Nigerian born 80 year old British Doctor, ISYAKA MAMMAN arrested for Manslaughter, Prescription Fraud in Manchester…after he pierced patient’s heart with hypodermic needle * Patient died in his hands during a routine hospital procedure *Questioned by detectives over allegations of gross negligence after 48-year old Shahida Varven collapsed whilst giving a sample of her bone marrow *Refused bail conditions as he begged court to fly to Nigeria to attend his granddaughter’s wedding *earlier suspended from medical practise for 12 months after giving a total of five different dates of birth with regulators BY TIM IBADE/SPECIAL CRIME CORRESPONDENT, MANCHESTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
SHAMEFUL:
Nigerian
born 80 year old British Doctor, ISYAKA MAMMAN arrested for
Manslaughter,...
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STRIKING GOLD IN USA: Nigerian born University of Minnesota undergraduate, TAOHEED BAYO designs African Sneaker for NIKE…creates Yut Air Max 1 concept from Yoruba culture *Reaches out to African root to create a brilliant design that does not only sell but teaches * “On designing the sneakers, I employed green for its base, which represents a part of Nigeria’s flag and earth. I touched up the colour with white. I opted for suede leather because I found it a perfect marker of the resilience of Africans”-Taoheed BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
STRIKING
GOLD IN USA:
Nigerian
born University
of Minnesota undergraduate, TAOHEED BAYO...
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MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport Seized; House, Office Searched…as Congregation abandons church in droves * Secured bail after making available two level 16 officers with landed property in Abuja *Embattled ‘man-of-God’ report daily to Police HQ on a daily basis * ‘We are gathering strong evidence of rape against the COZA Pastor’-Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department BY TOMIWA ORIYOMI/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA & SAM IKADE/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, LAGOS
MORE
TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE:
Pastor
Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport...
SEEKING JUSTICE: Nigerian Man HILARY INEOMO-MARCUS faces deportation from Britain after over 20 years stay …Arrived United Kingdom at the of age of 10 and lived in London ever since, granted leave to remain in the early 2000s *earlier worked as a presenter on National Prison Radio, where he was commended as being the best prisoner-producer, remain primary carer for two under-age sons * ‘I have no tie to Nigeria. The prospect that they could walk in and grab me and put me on a plane before I can say goodbye to anyone – not even my children – terrifies me. I’m a product of British Education and Culture’-INEOMO-MARCUS *’We revoked Mr. Ineono-Marcus status after he served a 15-month prison sentence in 2013 for a tax offence’-British Immigration BY CHIOMA IDIKA/LONDON Correspondent
SEEKING
JUSTICE:
Nigerian
Man HILARY INEOMO-MARCUS faces deportation from Britain after over...
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98 DAYS in Custody: ‘My LIFE is in Danger, I will continue on HUNGER STRIKE until Nigeria’s Department of State Security Services Release Me on Court Order’-OMOYELE SOWORE, Convener, RevolutionNow * “Since Thursday, Omoyele Sowore has refused to come down. He has refused to see anybody and this is in protest that his rights are being violated. He has not eaten because the DSS don’t feed him and he is rejecting food from the people who usually take food to him in detention”-Femi Falana, Human rights lawyer BY SALOME RACHAEL/REPORTER
Pic 2. Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore during his arraignment at the Federal High Court...
Nigerian Politician, PETER OBI headlines News Express Anniversary 7th Lecture… keynote speakers/ eminent Lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Legal cum Development Expert, Barrister Bashir Maidugu confirm attendance, ceremony holds Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Main Hall of Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos * “We are grateful to these distinguished men of ideas for accepting to dissect Nigeria’s economic cum developmental challenges and propose the way out, during the 7th News Express Anniversary Lecture”- News Express Publisher Isaac Umunna BY CHINEDU AMAECHI/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
Nigerian
Politician, PETER OBI headlines News Express Anniversary 7th
Lecture… keynote
speakers/...
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REVEALING! ‘NIGERIA Economy under the present government is heading to Bankruptcy’-OLUSEGUN Obasanjo, former Nigerian president …Nigeria’s external debt grew by 700 percent to N24.947 trillion ($81.2.74 billion) from $10.32 billion in just four years (2015) * No entity can survive while devoting 50 percent of its revenue to debt servicing * ‘I do not need the brain of any genius to conclude that those who use statistics to dig us deeper into debt are our enemies: statistics can be used to serve any purpose, and that is why Winston Churchill talked of lies, damn lies and statistics, meaning statistics can be made master of lies’ * ‘I am calling for national dialogue or debate on Nigeria’s short, medium and long-term plans as a nation’ BY ZAKARI ALFA/CHIEF BUSINESS REPORTER, LAGOS
REVEALING!
‘NIGERIA Economy under
the present government is heading to Bankruptcy’-OLUSEGUN
Obasanjo,...
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OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN
Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria
President,...
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...
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DARING: ‘I am ready to BREAK some toes to serve the ordinary people of Oyo State’ -Governor Seyi Makinde …declares during thanksgiving service to mark 52nd birthday * ‘Once we give education to our children, the sky is their starting point’ * ‘My determination to render service to the ordinary people informed my decision to declare free and qualitative education in the state. Education remains the surest way to lift people out of poverty’ * Reveals: “I thought I would join the Army, fight for my country and possibly get killed and that may be the end of the story. So for me, every year I have lived above 30 years is like a bonus” BY TOLANI ABAYOMI/SPECIAL POLITICAL REPORTER, Ibadan
DARING:
‘I
am ready to BREAK some toes to serve the ordinary people of Oyo
State’...
Resolving Xenophobia in Africa: BUHARI Strikes deal in Mandela’s Country…Nigeria, South Africa to issue 10-year Visa to Businessmen, Academics, Frequent Travelers *Agreement reached at 9th Bi-National Commission of South Africa and Nigeria meeting in Pretoria *Decision taken to encourage more people-to-people contacts among citizens of both countries and further strengthen socio-cultural, economic and political relations *During meeting at the Union Buildings, Presidential Palace of South Africa, the two presidents agreed on early warning signals to nip violence in the bud before it escalates BY NOPESA PUNUELL/DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT, PRETORIA in South Africa
Resolving
Xenophobia
in Africa:
BUHARI
Strikes deal in Mandela’s Country…Nigeria,
South...
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet event holds LIVE in Dallas October 4-5 at 7pm to 12midnight * Independence weekend groove stages at Swayz Ballroom, 9750 Walnut Street, Dallas 75243 * Cheap earlybird ticket now on sale at $30, VIP ticket $60, for VIP tables dial: +1469-335-3458 *Historic ceremony powered by Ateam, TK Dallas, Jude Ngene * Ali Baba promises fresh and new rib-cracking jokes to reflect major events in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING
NEWS:
Nigeria’s
KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence
Anniversary…Red...
PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America…Her Battle, Pain with Colon Cancer at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital * American Cardiologist, Nephrologist discovered pioneer Nigerian model suffered hole in Heart and Kidney *Leads love international outreach to help less privilege *Challenged Advertising industries in Nigeria for ‘having sex with models’, paying them peanuts BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU in New York
PAINFUL:
Inside last
Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America…Her
Battle,...
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Nigerian Born American Heavyweight fighter, EFE AJAGBA Reigns as Boxing Hero of Texas …Says ‘I am proud to have come from Ughelli, Delta state and always re-branding the image of the Nigeria in sports’ * 25 year old Olympic Gold Medalist had 10 Fights, 10 Wins, Zero Losses *Nicknamed ‘The One And Only’ Gold/Bronze winner in the 2015 African Games/2014 Commonwealth Games * Rising Heavyweight Pugilist proving his moniker *Defeats German Michael Wallisch in the second round to improve 10-0 as he made in Las Vegas debut on April 27, 2019 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard
Nigerian
Born American Heavyweight fighter, EFE AJAGBA Reigns as Boxing Hero
of Texas
…Says
‘I...
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Technology
HISTORIC: 22-year-old Nigerian innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student Organisation appointee…becomes Nigeria Country Director, trounced 11,000 African candidates * Had record breaking scores in all the assessments during the interview period * “His versatility swept us off the floor during our interview session and the entire World Student Organisation community is looking forward to his exploit and contributions”- Dimas Satrio Pradhana, World Student Organisation Founder * The World Student Organisation is a Berlin-based organisation founded on youths’ concerns towards rising, present global issues, as it seeks to connect students worldwide in order to come up with solutions for these issues BY LUKMAN HAFEEZ/TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
HISTORIC:
22-year-old Nigerian
innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student
Organisation...
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A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
A LIFE OF
CELEBRATION:
News Express Publisher
loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam...
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KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA’S Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make Waves…parades Somali’s recipe, condiments and Africa’s spicy food * Multicultural cuisine features Samosa, Fufu, Jollof Rice and intercontinental meals * Remains Number one African menu spot in Burlington city * Attract visitors from African-American, African, Hispanic, Canadian and White American communities *Ahmed Mohammed, the creative Chef behind the kitchen * Feel AFRICA’s rich meal, place your order dial: +1 802-448-3032 or mail: kismayokitchen@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF who was in Vermont
KISMAYO
KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA:
AFRICA’S
Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Genius, AHMED MOHAMMED Constructs First Local Helicopter for Nigerian Army …Says ‘My creativity was done out of patriotism for Nigeria’ *Used personal savings to source for materials in the country * Kaduna state born man designed the helicopter using green colour to represent Nigeria * His words: “I strongly believe in a positive Nigeria. I know that the nation can quickly develop through technology. And I believe this is my own contribution in making Nigeria great”-MOHAMMED BY ILIYA SAKA/SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, KADUNA
INSPIRING:
NIGERIAN Genius, AHMED MOHAMMED Constructs First Local Helicopter for Nigerian Army
…Says...
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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