INSIDE Looting of KANO STATE Treasury: Kano State Governor, ABDULLAHI GANDUJE Caught on Tape Receiving $5MILLION CASH Bribe from Contractor… Inflate projects for other contractors to collect $50,000 cash per contract *Embroiled in Corruption, Spy Camera used to record Ganduje in a sting operation *ASO ROCK orders discreet Investigation into Graft Allegation *Compels House of Reps candidate re-contesting to ‘settle’ Governor’s wife with a new car * “We believe if public office holders are exposed, there will be sanity in the system. We want anti-Graft agencies to investigate this matter’-One of the Contractors * Kano natives in Dubai calling on EFCC, Law enforcement agencies to commence immediate investigation, Requesting CCTV camera footage view in Governor’s office * ‘We wish to state that there is no iota of truth to these allegations and if indeed there is any such alleged video, it is at best cloned’-Muhammad Garba, Kano state commissioner for information BY YINUSA AHMED/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, Kano
INSIDE Looting of KANO STATE Treasury: Kano State Governor, ABDULLAHI GANDUJE Caught on Tape Receiving $5MILLION...
DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigeria’s president …Says: “Nigeria President will be voted out for poor performance and inaction on urgent matters that offer economic benefit for all” * Lament: ‘Buhari’s hands are too Weak’ *Assures: ‘We will soon have a newly elected president that will be able to sign International engagement and opportunistic deal for Nigeria’ BY BIDEMI OLUMIDE/DIPLOMATIC REPORTER in Indonesia
DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun Obasanjo,...
AFRICAN GLORY ABROAD: CONGOLESE Medical Doctor, DENIS MUKWEGE Fighter for Women suffering Sexual Violence wins Nobel Peace Prize 2018…Yazidi Activist, Nadia Murad becomes joint winner being survival of RAPE from Islamic State militias *Honored for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war *Mukwege heads Panzi Hospital in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu that receives thousands of women each year, many of them requiring surgery from sexual violence * “Denis Mukwege is the helper who has devoted his life to defending these victims. Nadia Murad is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against herself and others”- Norwegian Nobel Committee * ‘Rape in war has been a crime for centuries. But it was a crime in the shadows. The two laureates have both shone a light on it-Dan Smith, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & IKOLI AYETUNA/STAFF WRITER in CONGO
AFRICAN GLORY ABROAD: CONGOLESE Medical Doctor, DENIS MUKWEGE Fighter for Women suffering Sexual Violence wins...
SHAMEFUL: UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for Sexually assaulting Under-age GIRL, another woman in Democratic Republic of Congo *Barred from all UN missions, ordered home after investigation found him guilty *Suspect re-assigned by Nigerian government on UN mission to South Sudan *UN request Nigeria Government to report any disciplinary or legal action taken against him * ‘We have vowed to toughen the response to allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers’- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres BY TIM ILOSU/CRIME REPORTER, reporting from Congo
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INSIDE Looting of KANO STATE Treasury: Kano State Governor, ABDULLAHI GANDUJE Caught on Tape Receiving $5MILLION CASH Bribe from Contractor… Inflate projects for other contractors to collect $50,000 cash per contract *Embroiled in Corruption, Spy Camera used to record Ganduje in a sting operation *ASO ROCK orders discreet Investigation into Graft Allegation *Compels House of Reps candidate re-contesting to ‘settle’ Governor’s wife with a new car * “We believe if public office holders are exposed, there will be sanity in the system. We want anti-Graft agencies to investigate this matter’-One of the Contractors * Kano natives in Dubai calling on EFCC, Law enforcement agencies to commence immediate investigation, Requesting CCTV camera footage view in Governor’s office * ‘We wish to state that there is no iota of truth to these allegations and if indeed there is any such alleged video, it is at best cloned’-Muhammad Garba, Kano state commissioner for information BY YINUSA AHMED/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, Kano
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DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigeria’s president …Says: “Nigeria President will be voted out for poor performance and inaction on urgent matters that offer economic benefit for all” * Lament: ‘Buhari’s hands are too Weak’ *Assures: ‘We will soon have a newly elected president that will be able to sign International engagement and opportunistic deal for Nigeria’ BY BIDEMI OLUMIDE/DIPLOMATIC REPORTER in Indonesia
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PRESIDENTIAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT BUSTED: ASO ROCK Secretly lists Obasanjo, ATIKU ABUBAKAR, Fayose, Melaye, Gbenga Daniel, other P.D.P big wigs in ’50 high-profile’ persons barred from ‘escaping’ Abroad over Corruption …BUHARI’S Presidency panics releasing their names would cause lawlessness in public * ‘Attempts by Nigeria’s presidency to place a ban on these Nigerians is to instill fear, discredit them ahead of 2019 election’-Top Security source *Tension builds in Nigerian Polity, Masses fear Apprehension, Peter Obi’s name not on list * ‘Nigeria Immigration Service and other security agencies have placed no fewer than 50 high profile persons directly affected by EO6 on watch-list and restricted them from leaving the country pending the determination of their cases’-Garba Shehu, S.S.A to Nigeria President on Media & Publicity * “I have No Information on this allegation’- Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to Nigeria President on Media & Publicity as at the time of going to the press BY KOLAWOLE ORIADE AKEJU/POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA/DESMOND IBIAKA/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS & MOHAMMED RILWAN/CRIME EDITOR, LAGOS
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AFRICAN GLORY ABROAD: CONGOLESE Medical Doctor, DENIS MUKWEGE Fighter for Women suffering Sexual Violence wins Nobel Peace Prize 2018…Yazidi Activist, Nadia Murad becomes joint winner being survival of RAPE from Islamic State militias *Honored for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war *Mukwege heads Panzi Hospital in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu that receives thousands of women each year, many of them requiring surgery from sexual violence * “Denis Mukwege is the helper who has devoted his life to defending these victims. Nadia Murad is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against herself and others”- Norwegian Nobel Committee * ‘Rape in war has been a crime for centuries. But it was a crime in the shadows. The two laureates have both shone a light on it-Dan Smith, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & IKOLI AYETUNA/STAFF WRITER in CONGO
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SHAMEFUL: UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for Sexually assaulting Under-age GIRL, another woman in Democratic Republic of Congo *Barred from all UN missions, ordered home after investigation found him guilty *Suspect re-assigned by Nigerian government on UN mission to South Sudan *UN request Nigeria Government to report any disciplinary or legal action taken against him * ‘We have vowed to toughen the response to allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers’- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres BY TIM ILOSU/CRIME REPORTER, reporting from Congo
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HISTORIC VISIT TO AFRICA: AMERICA’S First LADY, MELANIA TRUMP Shuns Nigeria, Visit Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt October 1st…Her office assures she’ll promote child welfare during extended solo international mission *Looks forward to spreading the message of her “Be Best” child-welfare initiative throughout Africa *Discussed her plans at a reception for the spouses of foreign leaders and others participating in the annual United Nations General Assembly * “October 1st will mark the first day of my solo visit to four beautiful and very different countries in Africa”-MELANIA BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, NEW YORK
HISTORIC VISIT TO AFRICA: AMERICA’S First LADY, MELANIA TRUMP Shuns Nigeria,...
NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre venue ‘Come to Africa, eat the Food’ *Celebrated as Best International Act in the world in 2018 *Condoles Afropop star, D’Banj on death of his 13month-old son by the pool side BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities...
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 *...
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here BY YVONNE ARABEL/AUTO REPORTER THIS...
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster vehicle mangles his body beyond recognition *Leaves Behind 5 years, 2 ½ old year children *Church foots burial bills, plans to hold Funeral Service next Sunday *How he was about to getting stable with his documentation….
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster...
INCREDIBLE IN AMERICA: 2 NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN Pharmacists, 4 other Foreigners charged in $9.6million Drug Scam…Distributes over 344,737 doses of controlled substance across United States * ‘Purpose of scheme was for pharmacists to dispense prescriptions for controlled substances written by a doctor to “patients” in exchange for cash payments. The controlled substances were sold for profit on the illegal street market in Metro Detroit, Michigan’-INVESTIGATION * The DRUG Cartel names: ENITAN SODIYA-OGUNDIPE, ABIODUN FABODE, AMIR RAFI, DR. VASAN DESHIKACHAR, NIESHEIA TIBU and ANDREI TIBU BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INCREDIBLE IN AMERICA: 2 NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN Pharmacists, 4 other...
INSPIRING: Ibadan based Nigerian International Institute of Tropical Agriculture wins AFRICA Food Prize 2018…Receives US$100,00 grant issued by African Green Revolution in Agriculture @ a Gala Dinner in Rwanda *Award recognizes individuals and institutions leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa from a struggle to survive to a business that strives *Honor celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda *Prize celebrates the achievements of IITA for its 50th year of service to African agriculture and smallholder farmers in 2017 BY OMOLOLA BELLO/FOOD & SCIENCE WRITER in Ibadan
INSPIRING: Ibadan based Nigerian International Institute of Tropical Agriculture...
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...
SHAMEFUL: UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for Sexually assaulting Under-age GIRL, another woman in Democratic Republic of Congo *Barred from all UN missions, ordered home after investigation found him guilty *Suspect re-assigned by Nigerian government on UN mission to South Sudan *UN request Nigeria Government to report any disciplinary or legal action taken against him * ‘We have vowed to toughen the response to allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers’- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres BY TIM ILOSU/CRIME REPORTER, reporting from Congo
SHAMEFUL: UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for...
SHOCKING& SAD: Nigerian-born British model, HARRY UZOKA stabbed to death in London… staggered into the street from a housing estate before collapsing *25 year old signed by Premier Model Management, promising 1.8m-tall model’s face had appeared on billboards in the UK and USA. He had also worked for Zara and Mercedes *Eye witness: “We believe that the incident started at Ollgar House, in Ollgar Close and the victim was assaulted and stabbed before staggering and collapsing in Old Oak Road” * “This is another tragic murder with a young male victim who has met a violent death”-Detective Inspector Beverley Kofi BY SALMON IBIKUNLE/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON
SHOCKING& SAD: Nigerian-born British model, HARRY UZOKA stabbed to death in London…...
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...
SHOCKER IN OGUN STATE: NIGERIAN Students tied to Crucifixes in Ayetoro, beaten…For coming late to School *3 people including school’s principal arrested for tying two students *Pupils were flogged by a teacher in front of their school *Mediator wounded, beaten in crisis * “They were tied to a wooden trees made to look like a crucifix when a policeman on patrol saw them. They told the principal and the school proprietor to untie them and they refused. They even beat one of the people who intervened”- Abimbola Oyeyemi, Ogun State police spokesman BY OLUWASEYI OYEDELE/CRIME REPORTER, AYETORO, OGUN STATE
SHOCKER IN OGUN STATE: NIGERIAN Students tied to Crucifixes in Ayetoro, beaten…For...
IDENTITY THEFT IN EAST LONDON: NIGERIAN Woman, FATOU JOHNSON teaches using Fake French Passport, National Insurance Card to obtain Disclosure Barring Service certificate for work eligibility…Coerced into prostitution on arrival in Britain *Earlier worked with vulnerable adults at several care homes around Gloucestershire *37year old later used fake Identification card to secure job at Tewkesbury kids’ school *Arrested at Cambian Southwick Park School in Tewkesbury *Confessed to court: ‘I am guilty to two charges of possession of False Documents’-Johnson *Received a six month suspended sentence at Gloucester Crown Court BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
IDENTITY THEFT IN EAST LONDON: NIGERIAN Woman, FATOU JOHNSON teaches using Fake French...
ENTERTAINMENT IN YANKEE: NIGERIA’S Highlife Legend, SIR WARRIOR of Oriental Fame Resurrect in AMERICA…Son, AJUZIEOGU Obinna Reigns as ‘King of Nigerian Culture’ *Protege Sings ‘Elu-UWA’ evergreen tune, re-echoes Highlife memory *Africans, Black Americans, Caribbeans shed tears, hail performance as heroic * ‘Nigerian community in USA angry, blasts Imo state government for not immortalizing Christogonus Ezebuiro Obinna (Sir Warrior)’-INVESTIGATION * Ajuzieogu, Ex-Baltimore Corrections officer discharged, acquitted of falsified sexual assault BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
ENTERTAINMENT IN YANKEE: NIGERIA’S Highlife Legend, SIR WARRIOR of Oriental...
BRITISH Born Enugu Boy, LEMAR OBIKA Reigns as King of Songwriting in United Kingdom, Europe, Australia…Finished third place on the first series of British talent show Fame Academy *Music Producer had seven top ten UK singles and sold over two million albums *Seen as one of the most successful artists to come out of a reality TV show *Won two Brit Awards, three MOBO Awards and released his fifth studio album *At 17 years had first concert with Usher Raymond at Junior Jam in ‘The Temple’ Tottenham *Abandoned plans to study pharmacy at Cardiff University to pursue a musical career *Successfully supported various artists as Destiny’s Child, Total Uncle Sam and Usher Raymond BY DAVID ILESANMI/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, ENGLAND
BRITISH Born Enugu Boy, LEMAR OBIKA Reigns as King of Songwriting in United Kingdom,...
INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading British actor, Comedian, Famous TV Presenter…Won BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance *Popular for role as socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom *Served as president of Footlights at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge *Received Martin Steele Prize for play production *Studied at St Joseph’s College at Ipswich, later Read law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge BY AKINYELE ADEPOJU/ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian...
FACEBOOK Connects NIGERIAN Lovers in 24hours, Married ONE WEEK Later *True LIFE Story of Chidinma Amedu, a furniture maker and Sophy Ijeoma, LG Mobile employee, a graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology * Wedding was planned in four days after medical compatibility tests *Ready to prove people claiming the pair rushed into marriage wrong, Ijeoma said: “I am happy that I married him. He is my kind of man” BY IWA FOLAKEMI/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, LAGOS
FACEBOOK Connects NIGERIAN Lovers in 24hours, Married ONE WEEK Later *True LIFE...
SHOCKING: STEPHEN OSITA OSADEBE’S Son, OKECHUKWU killed in Anambra Flood …18 year old Drowned with lifeless body found floating on the river * “OKEY was with two persons he was swept up in the flash flood. He had no opportunity for to escape or be rescued by his friends, as the river was turbulent at the time”-AMAECHI Osadebe,deceased’s mother BY CHIKA EWELEANU/CRIME REPORTER, ANAMBRA
SHOCKING: STEPHEN OSITA OSADEBE’S Son, OKECHUKWU killed in Anambra Flood…18...
SEPSIS KID DEATH CASE IN BRITAIN: ‘NIGERIAN-BRITISH Doctor, HADIZA BAWA-GARBA wins Appeal against UK High Court earlier Ruling…New Judgement vindicates her, orders her to Resume work unmolested * Medical Doctor absolved from the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock * ‘The Court of Appeal sets aside the order of the divisional court that Dr Bawa-Garba should be erased from the medical register and restores the order of the tribunal that she be suspended from practice for 12 months, subject to review’ *RULES: ‘Earlier High Court was wrong to strike off pediatrician after medical tribunal found it would be disproportionate in light of mitigating factors’ BY TIMOTHY ELEBURE/MEDICAL REPORTER, LONDON
SEPSIS KID DEATH CASE IN BRITAIN: ‘NIGERIAN-BRITISH Doctor, HADIZA BAWA-GARBA...
‘BRITAIN is Considering a Relax in VISA RULE for Nigerian Medical Doctors, Nurses’-Saffron Cordery, Deputy Chief Executive of NHS Providers *UK Prime Minister introduced visa limit for all non-EU skilled workers at 20,700 people a year * The proposed changes will affect the Tier 2 visas, which are used by skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland-INVESTIGATION * ‘This is going to be a huge relief for trusts up and down the country who have been really struggling to fill their doctors and nurses vacancies. Lifting the visa cap for foreign doctors and nurses is absolutely the right decision and a huge relief’ BY CHIOMA ANIGALU/DIPLOMATIC REPORTER, UNITED KINGDOM
‘BRITAIN is Considering a Relax in VISA RULE for Nigerian Medical Doctors,...
NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna of Katsina died at General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital after battling an undisclosed ailment * ‘My brother his truly DEAD’-Ahmad Muntaqa Coomasie, deceased brother BY KAREEM IBRAHIM/CRIME REPORTER
NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna...
SHOCKER: ‘We Will No LONGER allow the ABUSE of our National Health Service by Nigerian Pregnant Women using our hospitals to have their babies’-BRITISH Government *UK evolve stiff position after unnamed Nigerian woman put to bed in a UK hospital, refused to pay her bill of £10,000 and escaped to Nigeria *Another Nigerian visitor, Bimbo Ayelabola, a Nigerian woman who had quintuplets in Britain now embroiled in a residency row over her extended stay BY QUEEN SEMUDA/STAFF REPORTER, United Kingdom
SHOCKER: ‘We Will No LONGER allow the ABUSE of our National Health Service...
SHOCKER:NIGERIAN Born British Resident, FRANCIS EZENWANKWO Jailed SIX YEARS…For RAPING his Tenant *Sub-let House in Heston Street, Hounslow, London Borough to a lady from Europe *Sneaks into lady’s bed with spare key *Gauged lady, Forcibly had carnal knowledge *Victim called police emergency numbers: 999 or 112 BY TOMS SHOLAPE/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON
SHOCKER: NIGERIAN Born British Resident, FRANCIS EZENWANKWO...
INDICTED IN AMERICA’s 2016 ELECTIONS: NIGERIAN Woman, ELIZABETH AMACHAGHI on B1/B2 Visiting Visa falsely claimed to be American, Registered, Voted illegally…18 other Foreign Nationals arrested * ‘We have charged them with illegal voting during 2016 election’-Justice Dept. * ‘Some of them were charged in an indictment handed down by a federal grand jury in Wilmington, N.C. They were accused of filing a false claim of citizenship in order to register, and then voting. The defendants are from numerous countries, including Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nigeria and Germany’-DOJ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
INDICTED IN AMERICA’s 2016 ELECTIONS: NIGERIAN Woman, ELIZABETH AMACHAGHI on...
WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial Board *Assures that by working together, the administration will deliver on America’s promise for the people * ‘We will strengthen our national spirit and ensure that America continues to shine as a beacon of freedom for all of the world to see’ * ‘Melania and I deeply appreciate your support. We are honoured to serve a country that we love and to work every day to improve the lives of the American people’-President DONALD TRUMP BY PAUL IMADE/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS
WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LINDA IKEJI IN AMERICA: INSIDE Story of BABY BOY Delivery @Emory University Hospital, Midtown Atlanta …Says: ‘I will be returning to Nigeria after few months of taking bed rest’ *Blasts Kemi Olunloyo : ‘She is a LIAR. She has no truth in her mouth. I have long put that lady to a corner for always saying things that are not relevant’ *Wonders how Naija Standard Newspaper had direct access to her hospital phone number *“Linda Ikeji is admitted in our hospital. We will connect you directly to her immediately for your interview from an African newspaper in Texas’-Nurse Cynthia GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LINDA IKEJI IN AMERICA: INSIDE Story of BABY BOY Delivery...
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23 …Celebrities, foreign media chiefs, diplomatic communities identify with event *Theme: ‘Role of Media in Ensuring Credible Elections and Maintenance of Good Governance’ * “We will be re-writing Nigeria’s media history through this epoch-making event”-Sola Olugbenro, boss of Solkem Entertainment BY IFEOMA OBELU/MEDIA REPORTER, LAGOS
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award...
OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion,...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate...
OPINION: Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari *He’s Suffering Disconnect-Hallucination from Paranoia *Reveals his various Diversionary Verbal Prancing Tactics, Amplified Falsehood BY PHILLIP AGBESE, LONDON agbese.phill@gmail.com
Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s...
TRENDING OPINION:BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time of Posterity….Fulani Herdsmen/Igbos Controversy Matters Arising *Quotes: “Posterity gives every man his True Value”-Publius Cornelius Tacitus * “When we are planning for Posterity, We ought to remember that Virtue is not Hereditary”-Thomas Paine
TRENDING OPINION: BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time...
DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigeria’s president …Says: “Nigeria President will be voted out for poor performance and inaction on urgent matters that offer economic benefit for all” * Lament: ‘Buhari’s hands are too Weak’ *Assures: ‘We will soon have a newly elected president that will be able to sign International engagement and opportunistic deal for Nigeria’ BY BIDEMI OLUMIDE/DIPLOMATIC REPORTER in Indonesia
DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019...
‘We Will Return President BUHARI to power in 2019 Elections’-Nigeria’s former Minister, YUSUF Suleiman …’SOKOTO state is home to APC. We will elect all APC candidates in Sokoto Insha Allah’ * ‘Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Third Force political movement is a convergence of people without political direction’ BY LUKMAN HALIRU/REPORTER in Sokoto
‘We Will Return President BUHARI to power in 2019 Elections’-Nigeria’s...
‘If I am Elected NIGERIAN President, I will develop Capacity for Women and Empower Children’-DAVID Mark …Says the future of this country depends on women and youth development *Vows: ‘I would accept the outcome of the PDP presidential primary’ BY HAMMAN RILWAN/POLITICAL REPORTER, KOGI
‘If I am Elected NIGERIAN President, I will develop Capacity for Women and...
‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by APC, I’m the Happiest Man that he’s back in PDP’-ATIKU ABUBAKAR, former Nigeria’s Vice president …Subjected to the most degrading treatment despite his status as the nation’s number three citizen * ‘If elected Nigeria’s President in 2019, I have vowed to devote 21% of the Federal budget to education’ BY YEKINI AHMED, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by...
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
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ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s...
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo,...
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event holds in University of Texas at Arlington *3rd Edition features Welcome Dinner, Judging Presentation, Fashion Show and After-Party on July 10-13, 2013 * African/Black American Communities to witness Ceremony *African Heritage at Display * “We’d broadcast LIVE the event on Naija Standard Afrika Radio in America”-Management
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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...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Arsenal Player, ALEX IWOBI wins ‘Philanthropic Endeavour Community Action’ Award at Best of Africa Competition *Featured for Arsenal in UEFA Europa League second leg clash against the Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano *21-year-old Nigeria international played 35 games for Arsenal scoring just two goals *BOA Award is an an event to honour, celebrate the philanthropic endeavors and achievements of African football players *Moved to England at the age of FOUR, still nephew of former Nigerian Super Eagles super star Jay-Jay Okocha * ‘Great Night At The Best Of Africa Awards. I am Blessed To Have My Family and Friends There With Me’- Iwobi BY SEUN OLAPADE/SPORTS REPORTER, ENGLAND
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Arsenal Player, ALEX IWOBI wins ‘Philanthropic Endeavour...
TRENDING: BRITISH Born Nigerian Boxer, ANTHONY JOSHUA Gives Joseph PARKER Bloody NOSE, Holds World Title Number FOUR…Wins on points 118-110, 118-110, 119-109 *28 yr. old Pugilist Parades Championship Belts as WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO * Victory in Cardiff becomes Joshua’s 21st straight career win * ‘I am Now Ready to Face Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury’-Joshua BY THOMAS IBADE/SPORTS EDITOR, CARDIFF
TRENDING: BRITISH Born Nigerian Boxer, ANTHONY JOSHUA Gives Joseph PARKER Bloody...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD GLOBALLY: ‘We Hereby Announce NIGERIA’S Born JOHN OGBONNA EMMANUEL as Number ONE Wrestler in the World’-UNITED World Wrestling *Retained status as Champion at African Wrestling Championship *Another Nigerian in the 79kg category, Agiomor Ekerekeme rated third in World Wrestling behind Iranian wrestlers Rashid Kurbanov, Ezzetollah Akabarizarinkolaei *Other Nigerians on World wrestling stage ranking: Robert Daufa rated 7th in the World in the 92kg category, Soso Tamara rated 9th in the World in the 97kg category, Welson Ebikewenimo rated 10th in the World in the 57kg category BY KELVIN OLUWANIKAN/SPORTS CORRESPONDENT, EGYPT
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD GLOBALLY: ‘We Hereby Announce NIGERIA’S Born JOHN...
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...
AJIMOBI: ‘Bolekaja’ Emperor playing ‘Amala’ Politics with journalists’ lives ‘Democracy dies in Darkness’-Washington Post mantra *QUOTES: ‘Dictatorship naturally arises out of democracy, and the most aggravated form of tyranny and slavery out of the most extreme liberty’-Plato * ‘The one indisputable reality of dictatorship is that dissent, insult, and malevolent language do not go unpunished if it is allowed at all’-Ferdinand Marcos BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
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TRENDING IN NIGERIA: ‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL’-President BUHARI …We have put in place solid constitution of the Council’s membership *Council to be chaired by the President, President, with members as Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States *Additional members include: Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven (7) cabinet Ministers, others *Objectives: Help in developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes; Climate Change and Desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage BY KAYODE OPEYEMI/AGRICULTURAL REPORTER, ABUJA
TRENDING IN NIGERIA: ‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established...
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HISTORIC VISIT TO AFRICA: AMERICA’S First LADY, MELANIA TRUMP Shuns Nigeria, Visit Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt October 1st…Her office assures she’ll promote child welfare during extended solo international mission *Looks forward to spreading the message of her “Be Best” child-welfare initiative throughout Africa *Discussed her plans at a reception for the spouses of foreign leaders and others participating in the annual United Nations General Assembly * “October 1st will mark the first day of my solo visit to four beautiful and very different countries in Africa”-MELANIA BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, NEW YORK
HISTORIC VISIT TO AFRICA: AMERICA’S First LADY, MELANIA TRUMP Shuns Nigeria, Visit Ghana, Malawi, Kenya… more
- WONDERS WILL NEVER END: NIGERIAN Conmen clones Kenyan's FIRST LADY'S Identity to DUPE Victims online of over 20million shillings..Kenya detectives confirmed holding two Nigerian nationals constantly using Facebook account of prominent Kenyans to swindle unsuspecting victims of millions of shillings These Nigerians are: Timothy Ogba Ebakole and Alex Olesugun Adebayo who devised elaborate con games, disguised as philanthropic ventures, preying on dozens of social media users, many of them poor job-seekers *Arrested Nigerians claimed to be 'Senators', placed repeated phone calls to victims to pay money into their accounts to facilitate government bursaries to them * 'On the said Facebook account they announced that my office in partnership with the national government is giving out loans under the Kenya Government 2017/2018 Empowerment Loan for Entrepreneurship. This is not true because my office does not have such engagement. Numerous Kenyans had fallen to the scheme. They faked letter with an emblem and a seal of the Kenya government'- Kilifi County Senator Stewart Madazyo *' They will be among the first to be tried under the recently enacted Cybercrimes Law'-Kenya Government BY VICTOR OWOLABI/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, REPORTING LIVE FROM KENYA
- NEW DEVELOPMENT IN UNITED KINGDOM: BRITAIN Ready to Deport Nigerian born Gay Asylum Seeker, ADENIYI RAJI...Held for Six Months in an immigration detention centre *Daily received Death Threats on Social Media, highlights the increasing number of claims to the Home Office *In Nigeria, homosexual acts are punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Gay marriage and displays of same-sex affection also outlawed *Home Office report: Had 362 Nigerian asylum applications in 21 months. Only 63 percent allowed to stay in Britain, 81 percent denied stay permission * Bhaveshri Patel-Chandegra, an immigration specialist at the law firm Duncan Lewis, said: “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” * 'My LIFE is in Danger. My former employer in Lagos sacked me for being gay. The Nigerian police started publishing my pictures and my name in the Nigerian national dailies'-Raji cries out BY KESTA ODICHIE/DIPLOMATIC REPORTER, LONDON
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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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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 with Son to… more
- '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
- 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
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INCREDIBLE IN AMERICA: 2 NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN Pharmacists, 4 other Foreigners charged in $9.6million Drug Scam…Distributes over 344,737 doses of controlled substance across United States * ‘Purpose of scheme was for pharmacists to dispense prescriptions for controlled substances written by a doctor to “patients” in exchange for cash payments. The controlled substances were sold for profit on the illegal street market in Metro Detroit, Michigan’-INVESTIGATION * The DRUG Cartel names: ENITAN SODIYA-OGUNDIPE, ABIODUN FABODE, AMIR RAFI, DR. VASAN DESHIKACHAR, NIESHEIA TIBU and ANDREI TIBU BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INCREDIBLE IN AMERICA: 2 NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN Pharmacists, 4 other Foreigners charged in $9.6million… more
- INSPIRING: Ibadan based Nigerian International Institute of Tropical Agriculture wins AFRICA Food Prize 2018...Receives US$100,00 grant issued by African Green Revolution in Agriculture @ a Gala Dinner in Rwanda *Award recognizes individuals and institutions leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa from a struggle to survive to a business that strives *Honor celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda *Prize celebrates the achievements of IITA for its 50th year of service to African agriculture and smallholder farmers in 2017 BY OMOLOLA BELLO/FOOD & SCIENCE WRITER in Ibadan
- INVESTIGATION: NIGERIAN Gangs Steal iPhones in UK, make Millions in Phone Re-sell at Computer Village Lagos...armed with acid, robbing pedestrians of their smartphones *Snatches ten of thousands of phones on British streets to supply a booming black market run by crime lords in Nigeria * Facts: In 2016 there were 446,000 UK phone thefts. In London alone, there were 60,000 mobile thefts and robberies, almost two-thirds of them iPhones *“This is a very serious matter. We’ve seen an increase in moped crimes across the UK. The police need to take these crimes more seriously and make investigating them a higher priority. And sentences need to reflect that this is serious organised crime which should attract tougher penalties”-Tory MP Bob Neill, chairman of the Commons Justice Committee *“It is truly shocking to think that violent attacks here in the UK are being used to make black marketeers in other parts of the world wealthy”- Fellow Tory Andrew Percy BY SUSAN IBADE/SPECIAL CRIME CORRESPONDENT, UNITED KINGDOM
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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
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SHAMEFUL: UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for Sexually assaulting Under-age GIRL, another woman in Democratic Republic of Congo *Barred from all UN missions, ordered home after investigation found him guilty *Suspect re-assigned by Nigerian government on UN mission to South Sudan *UN request Nigeria Government to report any disciplinary or legal action taken against him * ‘We have vowed to toughen the response to allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers’- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres BY TIM ILOSU/CRIME REPORTER, reporting from Congo
SHAMEFUL: UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for Sexually assaulting Under-age GIRL, another… more
- CONFESSION: 'I Am NIGERIA'S Most Notorious Internet HACKER'-Michael Thompson Williams, trained medical doctor ...Hacked into a businessman’s account, swipes N28million * Says: 'I can hack into any organisation, bank, corporate agencies, government account and anything hackable. My targets are international musicians and celebrities' * Explain: 'Nigerian banks are not practicing real banking. Nigerian banks are not secured. If I want to hack into any bank I can clear their money anytime. Nigerian banks do not know that they need to hire professional hackers to protect their accounts' * 'I can buy something worth N40 million without paying a dime and still generate bank alert. The bank will still confirm the alert. I have the brain and I am not ashamed' * 'Creates FAKE Credit card through cyber ghost 12, could shot down CCTV Camera. Bought expensive Porsche car without paying a cent. Formerly worked in Tolu Medical Centre and Eko medical hospital * 'The syndicate goes to car shops, buys a car, configures a computer programme that will send a fake payment alert to the seller and by so doing, obtains a car under false pretences'-Lagos Commissioner of POLICE BY FOLABI OYELADE/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
- INHUMANITY: Nigerian Born British Woman Medical Doctor, AYODEJI ADEWAKUN, Nursing Husband deceitfully Trafficked 'Slave Nanny' into United Kingdom from Lagos...Promised earlier to pay £500 per month, only to pay her £15 a month *Nigerian couple seized her passport and threatened to beat her when she asked for her pay * 'Couple convicted of trafficking by a jury at Southwark Crown Court following an investigation'- Scotland Yard's Modern Slavery and Kidnap Unit * “The couple persuaded me to come and care for their two children in Erith, south-east London, since 2005. I told told Southwark Crown Court my experience. I was later forced to work all day cleaning the house, cook for the family, was even woken up if the doctor got home late and wanted a snack. I met the Adewakuns during their visits back to Nigeria where my father was employed in a similar role by Adewakun's parents”-37-year-old victim narrate in tears *PLUS how she escaped the slavery by luck BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & LAMIDE IYIOLA/CRIME WRITER, London
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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
UNBELIEVABLE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: Christ Apostolic Church Pastor, MATHEW OLAKUNLE Impregnates Married church… more
- 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
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- 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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Okonjo Iweala’s son, UZODINMA captures ‘America’s literary with ‘Beast of No Nation’ novel…Book depicts a child soldier in an unnamed African country *Novel received critical acclaim on Time Magazine, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Times and Rolling Stone *Attended St. Albans School in Washington D.C., graduated at Harvard University earned an A.B., magna cum laude in English, American Literature and Language *Author, Sociologist, Physician won Hoopes Prize and Dorothy Hicks Lee Prize for Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis; Eager Prize for Best Undergraduate Short Story *Received Horman Prize for Excellence in Creative Writing *He’s a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons class of 2011, Currently a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University *Honored with the New York Public Library’s 2006 Young Lions Fiction Award. Named in 2007 as one of Granta magazine’s 20 best young American novelists BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
Okonjo Iweala’s son, UZODINMA captures ‘America’s literary with ‘Beast of No Nation’ novel…Book depicts a… more
- SHOCKER IN OGUN STATE: NIGERIAN Students tied to Crucifixes in Ayetoro, beaten...For coming late to School *3 people including school's principal arrested for tying two students *Pupils were flogged by a teacher in front of their school *Mediator wounded, beaten in crisis * "They were tied to a wooden trees made to look like a crucifix when a policeman on patrol saw them. They told the principal and the school proprietor to untie them and they refused. They even beat one of the people who intervened”- Abimbola Oyeyemi, Ogun State police spokesman BY OLUWASEYI OYEDELE/CRIME REPORTER, AYETORO, OGUN STATE
- IDENTITY THEFT IN EAST LONDON: NIGERIAN Woman, FATOU JOHNSON teaches using Fake French Passport, National Insurance Card to obtain Disclosure Barring Service certificate for work eligibility...Coerced into prostitution on arrival in Britain *Earlier worked with vulnerable adults at several care homes around Gloucestershire *37year old later used fake Identification card to secure job at Tewkesbury kids' school *Arrested at Cambian Southwick Park School in Tewkesbury *Confessed to court: 'I am guilty to two charges of possession of False Documents'-Johnson *Received a six month suspended sentence at Gloucester Crown Court BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LATE (DR) SIR WARRIOR’S SON: ‘I Am NIGERIA’S KING of Highlife Music in America’ -Ajuzieogu Obinna Warrior …’I feel My Father’s presence when I am on Music Stage, I always sense his spirit around me’ *’My father’s shoes are too big to be filled by any musician, His songs evoke fresh memories of meditation and make people think about their future’ *Still relates with Golden Voice of Oriental Brothers-Acquilla, others constantly *Reveals: ‘My latest Album is titled IKENGA meaning ‘I am my Father’s son.’ The world will witness its unveiling in United States by December 2018′ * ‘My father’s music is special as it refuses to leave this generation’ * Performed for Peoples Club of Nigeria in Virginia Beach Concert, Played at African Music Entertainment Award in Wembley, London for Mbaise Community, United Kingdom *PLUS how God cleared him from sexual assault allegation then as Baltimore Correction officer GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Naija Standard Newspaper
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LATE (DR) SIR WARRIOR’S SON: ‘I Am NIGERIA’S KING of Highlife Music… more
- ENTERTAINMENT IN YANKEE: NIGERIA'S Highlife Legend, SIR WARRIOR of Oriental Fame Resurrect in AMERICA...Son, AJUZIEOGU Obinna Reigns as 'King of Nigerian Culture' *Protege Sings 'Elu-UWA' evergreen tune, re-echoes Highlife memory *Africans, Black Americans, Caribbeans shed tears, hail performance as heroic * 'Nigerian community in USA angry, blasts Imo state government for not immortalizing Christogonus Ezebuiro Obinna (Sir Warrior)'-INVESTIGATION * Ajuzieogu, Ex-Baltimore Corrections officer discharged, acquitted of falsified sexual assault BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
- BRITISH Born Enugu Boy, LEMAR OBIKA Reigns as King of Songwriting in United Kingdom, Europe, Australia...Finished third place on the first series of British talent show Fame Academy *Music Producer had seven top ten UK singles and sold over two million albums *Seen as one of the most successful artists to come out of a reality TV show *Won two Brit Awards, three MOBO Awards and released his fifth studio album *At 17 years had first concert with Usher Raymond at Junior Jam in ‘The Temple’ Tottenham *Abandoned plans to study pharmacy at Cardiff University to pursue a musical career *Successfully supported various artists as Destiny's Child, Total Uncle Sam and Usher Raymond BY DAVID ILESANMI/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, ENGLAND
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AFRICAN GLORY ABROAD: CONGOLESE Medical Doctor, DENIS MUKWEGE Fighter for Women suffering Sexual Violence wins Nobel Peace Prize 2018…Yazidi Activist, Nadia Murad becomes joint winner being survival of RAPE from Islamic State militias *Honored for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war *Mukwege heads Panzi Hospital in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu that receives thousands of women each year, many of them requiring surgery from sexual violence * “Denis Mukwege is the helper who has devoted his life to defending these victims. Nadia Murad is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against herself and others”- Norwegian Nobel Committee * ‘Rape in war has been a crime for centuries. But it was a crime in the shadows. The two laureates have both shone a light on it-Dan Smith, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & IKOLI AYETUNA/STAFF WRITER in CONGO
AFRICAN GLORY ABROAD: CONGOLESE Medical Doctor, DENIS MUKWEGE Fighter for Women suffering Sexual Violence wins… more
- SHOCKING: STEPHEN OSITA OSADEBE'S Son, OKECHUKWU killed in Anambra Flood ...18 year old Drowned with lifeless body found floating on the river * “OKEY was with two persons he was swept up in the flash flood. He had no opportunity for to escape or be rescued by his friends, as the river was turbulent at the time”-AMAECHI Osadebe,deceased’s mother BY CHIKA EWELEANU/CRIME REPORTER, ANAMBRA
- SEPSIS KID DEATH CASE IN BRITAIN: 'NIGERIAN-BRITISH Doctor, HADIZA BAWA-GARBA wins Appeal against UK High Court earlier Ruling...New Judgement vindicates her, orders her to Resume work unmolested * Medical Doctor absolved from the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock * 'The Court of Appeal sets aside the order of the divisional court that Dr Bawa-Garba should be erased from the medical register and restores the order of the tribunal that she be suspended from practice for 12 months, subject to review' *RULES: 'Earlier High Court was wrong to strike off pediatrician after medical tribunal found it would be disproportionate in light of mitigating factors' BY TIMOTHY ELEBURE/MEDICAL REPORTER, LONDON
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SHOCKER: ‘We Will No LONGER allow the ABUSE of our National Health Service by Nigerian Pregnant Women using our hospitals to have their babies’-BRITISH Government *UK evolve stiff position after unnamed Nigerian woman put to bed in a UK hospital, refused to pay her bill of £10,000 and escaped to Nigeria *Another Nigerian visitor, Bimbo Ayelabola, a Nigerian woman who had quintuplets in Britain now embroiled in a residency row over her extended stay BY QUEEN SEMUDA/STAFF REPORTER, United Kingdom
SHOCKER: ‘We Will No LONGER allow the ABUSE of our National Health Service by Nigerian… more
- SHOCKER:NIGERIAN Born British Resident, FRANCIS EZENWANKWO Jailed SIX YEARS...For RAPING his Tenant *Sub-let House in Heston Street, Hounslow, London Borough to a lady from Europe *Sneaks into lady's bed with spare key *Gauged lady, Forcibly had carnal knowledge *Victim called police emergency numbers: 999 or 112 BY TOMS SHOLAPE/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON
- INDICTED IN AMERICA's 2016 ELECTIONS: NIGERIAN Woman, ELIZABETH AMACHAGHI on B1/B2 Visiting Visa falsely claimed to be American, Registered, Voted illegally...18 other Foreign Nationals arrested * 'We have charged them with illegal voting during 2016 election'-Justice Dept. * 'Some of them were charged in an indictment handed down by a federal grand jury in Wilmington, N.C. They were accused of filing a false claim of citizenship in order to register, and then voting. The defendants are from numerous countries, including Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nigeria and Germany'-DOJ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME: ‘I Was Jailed 5,000 years in PRISON for exposing ROT, CORRUPTION in Liberia Government’s Economy’-RODNEY D SIEH, EDITOR of Liberia’s FrontPageAfrica * ‘Our undercover reports found that funds worth $6m intended to combat an army-worm epidemic were unaccounted for’ * ‘Monrovia Court sentenced me for failing to pay libel damages of $1.6m (£1.2m) won by a former minister who sued my paper after we published the findings of a government audit’ * ‘Monrovia Central Prison, where I was thrown into is a cell with murderers, armed robbers and petty criminals. The prison, built in the capital city to hold 200 prisoners, has more than 1,000 inmates. Nearly half of them have been detained without trial’ * ‘The challenges of bringing these stories to light are enormous. Reporters take risks for little pay as newspaper owners struggle to pay staff and keep the generator running because of an unstable electricity supply’ * ‘It took the might of an international outcry, massive protests from supporters and sympathisers and an op-ed in the New York Times to force the government of then-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to get me out of prison’ BY PETER WELBER/MONROVIA CORRESPONDENT
JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME: ‘I Was Jailed 5,000 years in PRISON for exposing ROT,… more
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LINDA IKEJI IN AMERICA: INSIDE Story of BABY BOY Delivery @Emory University Hospital, Midtown Atlanta ...Says: 'I will be returning to Nigeria after few months of taking bed rest' *Blasts Kemi Olunloyo : 'She is a LIAR. She has no truth in her mouth. I have long put that lady to a corner for always saying things that are not relevant' *Wonders how Naija Standard Newspaper had direct access to her hospital phone number *“Linda Ikeji is admitted in our hospital. We will connect you directly to her immediately for your interview from an African newspaper in Texas'-Nurse Cynthia GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'I am the New MANAGING DIRECTOR of BEN TV in United Kingdom and Africa, Available on Sky Channel 175 '-Deborah Ronke Apampa, award-wining Nigerian-British ace journalist *Had outstanding success in her famous TV 'Black Variety' show in England *Created the TV reality show 'Omotola The Real Me' which sets best record on DSTV *Produced 'Stars On the Runway' an event with top African celebrities modeling for charity *Columnist, Opinionated journalist writes first Unpublished Novel at age Nine * Studied law at London Metropolitan University, graduated from Pan Atlantic University, Worked as Ceo/TV Producer /presenter for BM Epic Media, TV Producer/Presenter R70 UK, attended Independent Journalism Centre * 'I was a big fan of MEE Mofe Damijo, publisher of defunct Classique magazine, presenter of MEE and You. She died when I was 14 years old. We have come up with new shows that will captivate our different viewers. We are set to reposition Ben TV for greater global audience' -Apampa BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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INSIDE Looting of KANO STATE Treasury: Kano State Governor, ABDULLAHI GANDUJE Caught on Tape Receiving $5MILLION CASH Bribe from Contractor… Inflate projects for other contractors to collect $50,000 cash per contract *Embroiled in Corruption, Spy Camera used to record Ganduje in a sting operation *ASO ROCK orders discreet Investigation into Graft Allegation *Compels House of Reps candidate re-contesting to ‘settle’ Governor’s wife with a new car * “We believe if public office holders are exposed, there will be sanity in the system. We want anti-Graft agencies to investigate this matter’-One of the Contractors * Kano natives in Dubai calling on EFCC, Law enforcement agencies to commence immediate investigation, Requesting CCTV camera footage view in Governor’s office * ‘We wish to state that there is no iota of truth to these allegations and if indeed there is any such alleged video, it is at best cloned’-Muhammad Garba, Kano state commissioner for information BY YINUSA AHMED/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, Kano
INSIDE Looting of KANO STATE Treasury: Kano State Governor, ABDULLAHI GANDUJE Caught on Tape Receiving… more
- PRESIDENTIAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT BUSTED: ASO ROCK Secretly lists Obasanjo, ATIKU ABUBAKAR, Fayose, Melaye, Gbenga Daniel, other P.D.P big wigs in '50 high-profile' persons barred from 'escaping' Abroad over Corruption ...BUHARI'S Presidency panics releasing their names would cause lawlessness in public * 'Attempts by Nigeria's presidency to place a ban on these Nigerians is to instill fear, discredit them ahead of 2019 election'-Top Security source *Tension builds in Nigerian Polity, Masses fear Apprehension, Peter Obi's name not on list * 'Nigeria Immigration Service and other security agencies have placed no fewer than 50 high profile persons directly affected by EO6 on watch-list and restricted them from leaving the country pending the determination of their cases'-Garba Shehu, S.S.A to Nigeria President on Media & Publicity * “I have No Information on this allegation'- Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to Nigeria President on Media & Publicity as at the time of going to the press BY KOLAWOLE ORIADE AKEJU/POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA/DESMOND IBIAKA/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS & MOHAMMED RILWAN/CRIME EDITOR, LAGOS
- BREAKING NEWS: 'NO Criminal Records found of BABAJIDE SANWOOLU'S Arrest in UNITED STATES' -INVESTIGATION ...Not available in any American Police Check *Data untraceable in United States-Police Clearance Certificate (Criminal History) *Nothing found on FBI Records Check, U.S. Department of Justice File * Nigerian students in America dares Lagos Governor to release Certified True Copy of Sanwoolu arrest in Night club *'My opponent, Babajide Sanwoolu was arrested in a Night Club in America for spraying fake dollars'-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode *QUOTE: “DEMOCRACY dies in DARKNESS”-The Washington Post Newspaper BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & BROWN STEVESON/AMERICAN CRIME EDITOR
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OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble… more
- 'Still on that DOG Matter'-Reuben Abati *Says: 'In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo' *Explains: 'Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet' States: 'In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile' *Echoes: 'In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot' *Narrates: 'If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb' *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
- Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson...In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
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DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigeria’s president …Says: “Nigeria President will be voted out for poor performance and inaction on urgent matters that offer economic benefit for all” * Lament: ‘Buhari’s hands are too Weak’ *Assures: ‘We will soon have a newly elected president that will be able to sign International engagement and opportunistic deal for Nigeria’ BY BIDEMI OLUMIDE/DIPLOMATIC REPORTER in Indonesia
DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun Obasanjo, former… more
- 'We Will Return President BUHARI to power in 2019 Elections'-Nigeria's former Minister, YUSUF Suleiman ...'SOKOTO state is home to APC. We will elect all APC candidates in Sokoto Insha Allah' * 'Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo's Third Force political movement is a convergence of people without political direction' BY LUKMAN HALIRU/REPORTER in Sokoto
- 'If I am Elected NIGERIAN President, I will develop Capacity for Women and Empower Children'-DAVID Mark ...Says the future of this country depends on women and youth development *Vows: 'I would accept the outcome of the PDP presidential primary' BY HAMMAN RILWAN/POLITICAL REPORTER, KOGI
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TRENDING NEWS ON NIGERIAN MOVIE ABROAD: OSUN THE goddess movie BREAKS into AMERICA’S Hollywood Market…Red Carpets slated 5pm for April 15, 2018 at Citiplex-Newark, 360-394 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 * Nollywood Yoruba Epic to be only US showing till the Nigerian version premieres later this Spring, Movie in Yoruba subtitled in English language * Osun the goddess is an allegory showing the power of Osun in the struggle against rape, abuse and violence against women. Osun stands for female empowerment and the upliftment of women *This film gives a unique glimpse into the proverb-filled traditional Yoruba culture which has had profound influence throughout * Cast features Nollywood stars as: Murphy Afolabi, Faithia Balogun, Femi Branch, Ade Edetunde and Florence Trautman among others * * Executive Producer is FLOXY BEE, the Queen of Hikosso Music, Nigerian singer who also acted, composed and performed music in the film *Author of these books in USA: ‘Importance of Greetings in the Yoruba Culture,’ Who’s Osun the goddess?’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
TRENDING NEWS ON NIGERIAN MOVIE ABROAD: OSUN THE goddess movie BREAKS into AMERICA’S Hollywood Market…Red… more
- 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
- ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
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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 of them are Nigerian-Americans, still attending… more
- DISGRACEFUL: NIGERIA'S ex-Premier League Goalkeeper, ABDUL AZEEZA, Other gangs BUSTED... Selling fake British passports, University degrees for £800 each *Former professional footballer sentenced to four years in jail *Recovered from his kitchen as evidence: a false passport in his back pocket, a residency card in his wallet, including specially adapted tools for dismantling passports, threads for stitching, paint thinners and laminate found at his home in Walworth in South London *His gang members: Alfred Adekoya, 47, of Walworth, sentenced to 40 months and two weeks after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture a fake document. Victor Ariyo, of Nunhead, London, acted as a go-between sentenced to three years in jail, Luke Nkanta, 29, of Woolwich in south-east London, acted as courier; sentenced to 16 months in jail after pleading guilty to possession of an identity document with improper intention *'We have stopped a concerted, systematic and financially motivated assault on the UK’s immigration system'-Immigration Enforcement inspector Ben Thomas BYGEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & TOMS SHOLAPE/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON
- INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Arsenal Player, ALEX IWOBI wins 'Philanthropic Endeavour Community Action' Award at Best of Africa Competition *Featured for Arsenal in UEFA Europa League second leg clash against the Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano *21-year-old Nigeria international played 35 games for Arsenal scoring just two goals *BOA Award is an an event to honour, celebrate the philanthropic endeavors and achievements of African football players *Moved to England at the age of FOUR, still nephew of former Nigerian Super Eagles super star Jay-Jay Okocha * 'Great Night At The Best Of Africa Awards. I am Blessed To Have My Family and Friends There With Me'- Iwobi BY SEUN OLAPADE/SPORTS REPORTER, ENGLAND
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SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON: THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK UDO, FAROUK KHAMAGAM Arraigned in Court…For Alleged criminal roles in Disappearance * Ugwuonye Charged with Criminal Defamation, TWO other lawyers fingered in Forgery and Perjury * “Accused persons are Notorious, they may jump bail. They are in the habit of not honoring invitations. Ugwuonye has dual citizenship and may jump bail, if granted”-Prosecutor Adama Musa *Ugwuonye still facing a N10b defamation suit by David Aiyedogbon * “Their hereby granted him bail in the sum of five million Naira (N5m), with a surety, who must be a Civil Servant and must earn not less than three hundred thousand Naira monthly, with a traceable address in the Federal capital territory”-Mabel Bello, Chief Magistrate Court 2 Abuja BY DESTINY UGORJI/CRIME CONTRIBUTOR, ABUJA
SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON: THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK UDO, FAROUK… more
- 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
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, Rasheed Abiodun Akanni, 42, Convicted for MARRIAGE FRAUD in America...Found Guilty of entering into a marriage with a United States citizen for evading Deportation, False statements, Failure to appear before U.S. District Court * 'Akanni entered the United States from Nigeria on June 3, 2003, on a six-month visitor for pleasure visa. He never left the United States and made several unsuccessful attempts to gain legal status'-Acting United States Attorney Stephen G. Dambruch * 'He filed for lawful permanent resident status as the spouse of an American woman. The woman later withdrew her support for Akanni’s application. On November 23, 2010, Akanni filed a petition for asylum, which stayed removal proceedings'-Matthew J. Etre, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations for New England & Denis Riordan, District Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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AJIMOBI: ‘Bolekaja’ Emperor playing ‘Amala’ Politics with journalists’ lives ‘Democracy dies in Darkness’-Washington Post mantra *QUOTES: ‘Dictatorship naturally arises out of democracy, and the most aggravated form of tyranny and slavery out of the most extreme liberty’-Plato * ‘The one indisputable reality of dictatorship is that dissent, insult, and malevolent language do not go unpunished if it is allowed at all’-Ferdinand Marcos BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
AJIMOBI: ‘Bolekaja’ Emperor playing ‘Amala’ Politics with journalists’ lives ‘Democracy dies in Darkness‘-Washington Post mantra… more
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UNVEILED IN AMERICA: AFRICAN Diaspora Today Magazine hits News stand…Received by African Union Mission in Washington D.C. *Staged African Diaspora Distinguished Leadership Award *Center Africa Broadcasting Network Corporation claims journal designed for Africans living abroad, with keen interest in maintaining ties with their homelands * Awardees include: Dr. Mima S. Nedelcovych served in the President George Bush’s govt. (1989 to 1993) as the U.S. Executive Director to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire * Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao African Union Permanent Representative to the United States of America * Jean AbiNader, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director AbiNader Int’l Services * Melvin Foote, President and Chief Executive Officer Constituency for Africa BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
UNVEILED IN AMERICA: AFRICAN Diaspora Today Magazine hits News stand…Received by African Union Mission in… more
- The LOST NIGERIAN CHILD IN BRITAIN: EGBADO born YORUBA Princess, OMOBA SARA AINA sold into Slavery...Liberated from enslavement, adopted as god-daughter to Queen Victoria *Witnessed her parents death during attack, Ended up in court of King Ghezo as a slave at five years old, Renamed Sara Forbes Bonetta after the ship HMS Bonetta * Oke Odan native intended by her captors as a human sacrifice, Rescued by Captain Frederick E. Forbes of the Royal Navy, who convinced King Ghezo of Dahomey to give her to Queen Victoria *Married to Captain James Pinson Labulo Davies, a wealthy Victorian Lagos philanthropist at St Nicholas' Church in Brighton, East Sussex *Sara, Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther were only Lagos indigènes the Royal Navy had standing orders to evacuate in the event of an uprising in Lagos *Died of Tuberculosis at age 37. Her grave number is 206 in the British Cemetery of Funchal near the Anglican Holy Trinity Church, Rua Quebra Costas Funchal, Madeira BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- TRENDING IN NIGERIA: 'NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL'-President BUHARI ...We have put in place solid constitution of the Council’s membership *Council to be chaired by the President, President, with members as Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States *Additional members include: Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven (7) cabinet Ministers, others *Objectives: Help in developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes; Climate Change and Desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage BY KAYODE OPEYEMI/AGRICULTURAL REPORTER, ABUJA
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HISTORIC VISIT TO AFRICA: AMERICA’S First LADY, MELANIA TRUMP Shuns Nigeria, Visit Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt October 1st…Her office assures she’ll promote child welfare during extended solo international mission *Looks forward to spreading the message of her “Be Best” child-welfare initiative throughout Africa *Discussed her plans at a reception for the spouses of foreign leaders and others participating in the annual United Nations General Assembly * “October 1st will mark the first day of my solo visit to four beautiful and very different countries in Africa”-MELANIA BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, NEW YORK
HISTORIC VISIT TO AFRICA:
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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...
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government
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Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
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INCREDIBLE IN AMERICA: 2 NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN Pharmacists, 4 other Foreigners charged in $9.6million Drug Scam…Distributes over 344,737 doses of controlled substance across United States * ‘Purpose of scheme was for pharmacists to dispense prescriptions for controlled substances written by a doctor to “patients” in exchange for cash payments. The controlled substances were sold for profit on the illegal street market in Metro Detroit, Michigan’-INVESTIGATION * The DRUG Cartel names: ENITAN SODIYA-OGUNDIPE, ABIODUN FABODE, AMIR RAFI, DR. VASAN DESHIKACHAR, NIESHEIA TIBU and ANDREI TIBU BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INCREDIBLE IN AMERICA:
2 NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN Pharmacists, 4 other Foreigners charged in...
INSPIRING: Ibadan based Nigerian International Institute of Tropical Agriculture wins AFRICA Food Prize 2018…Receives US$100,00 grant issued by African Green Revolution in Agriculture @ a Gala Dinner in Rwanda *Award recognizes individuals and institutions leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa from a struggle to survive to a business that strives *Honor celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda *Prize celebrates the achievements of IITA for its 50th year of service to African agriculture and smallholder farmers in 2017 BY OMOLOLA BELLO/FOOD & SCIENCE WRITER in Ibadan
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Ibadan based Nigerian International Institute of Tropical Agriculture wins AFRICA Food Prize...
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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
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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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SHAMEFUL: UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for Sexually assaulting Under-age GIRL, another woman in Democratic Republic of Congo *Barred from all UN missions, ordered home after investigation found him guilty *Suspect re-assigned by Nigerian government on UN mission to South Sudan *UN request Nigeria Government to report any disciplinary or legal action taken against him * ‘We have vowed to toughen the response to allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers’- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres BY TIM ILOSU/CRIME REPORTER, reporting from Congo
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UNITED NATIONS Sanctioned NIGERIAN Policeman on peacekeeping mission for Sexually assaulting...
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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
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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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SHOCKER IN OGUN STATE: NIGERIAN Students tied to Crucifixes in Ayetoro, beaten…For coming late to School *3 people including school’s principal arrested for tying two students *Pupils were flogged by a teacher in front of their school *Mediator wounded, beaten in crisis * “They were tied to a wooden trees made to look like a crucifix when a policeman on patrol saw them. They told the principal and the school proprietor to untie them and they refused. They even beat one of the people who intervened”- Abimbola Oyeyemi, Ogun State police spokesman BY OLUWASEYI OYEDELE/CRIME REPORTER, AYETORO, OGUN STATE
SHOCKER IN OGUN STATE:
NIGERIAN Students tied to Crucifixes in Ayetoro, beaten…For coming late...
IDENTITY THEFT IN EAST LONDON: NIGERIAN Woman, FATOU JOHNSON teaches using Fake French Passport, National Insurance Card to obtain Disclosure Barring Service certificate for work eligibility…Coerced into prostitution on arrival in Britain *Earlier worked with vulnerable adults at several care homes around Gloucestershire *37year old later used fake Identification card to secure job at Tewkesbury kids’ school *Arrested at Cambian Southwick Park School in Tewkesbury *Confessed to court: ‘I am guilty to two charges of possession of False Documents’-Johnson *Received a six month suspended sentence at Gloucester Crown Court BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
IDENTITY THEFT IN EAST LONDON:
NIGERIAN Woman, FATOU JOHNSON teaches using Fake French Passport, National...
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ENTERTAINMENT IN YANKEE: NIGERIA’S Highlife Legend, SIR WARRIOR of Oriental Fame Resurrect in AMERICA…Son, AJUZIEOGU Obinna Reigns as ‘King of Nigerian Culture’ *Protege Sings ‘Elu-UWA’ evergreen tune, re-echoes Highlife memory *Africans, Black Americans, Caribbeans shed tears, hail performance as heroic * ‘Nigerian community in USA angry, blasts Imo state government for not immortalizing Christogonus Ezebuiro Obinna (Sir Warrior)’-INVESTIGATION * Ajuzieogu, Ex-Baltimore Corrections officer discharged, acquitted of falsified sexual assault BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
ENTERTAINMENT IN YANKEE:
NIGERIA’S Highlife Legend, SIR WARRIOR of Oriental Fame Resurrect in AMERICA…Son,...
BRITISH Born Enugu Boy, LEMAR OBIKA Reigns as King of Songwriting in United Kingdom, Europe, Australia…Finished third place on the first series of British talent show Fame Academy *Music Producer had seven top ten UK singles and sold over two million albums *Seen as one of the most successful artists to come out of a reality TV show *Won two Brit Awards, three MOBO Awards and released his fifth studio album *At 17 years had first concert with Usher Raymond at Junior Jam in ‘The Temple’ Tottenham *Abandoned plans to study pharmacy at Cardiff University to pursue a musical career *Successfully supported various artists as Destiny’s Child, Total Uncle Sam and Usher Raymond BY DAVID ILESANMI/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, ENGLAND
BRITISH Born Enugu Boy, LEMAR OBIKA Reigns as King of Songwriting in United Kingdom, Europe, Australia…Finished...
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AFRICAN GLORY ABROAD: CONGOLESE Medical Doctor, DENIS MUKWEGE Fighter for Women suffering Sexual Violence wins Nobel Peace Prize 2018…Yazidi Activist, Nadia Murad becomes joint winner being survival of RAPE from Islamic State militias *Honored for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war *Mukwege heads Panzi Hospital in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu that receives thousands of women each year, many of them requiring surgery from sexual violence * “Denis Mukwege is the helper who has devoted his life to defending these victims. Nadia Murad is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against herself and others”- Norwegian Nobel Committee * ‘Rape in war has been a crime for centuries. But it was a crime in the shadows. The two laureates have both shone a light on it-Dan Smith, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & IKOLI AYETUNA/STAFF WRITER in CONGO
AFRICAN GLORY ABROAD:
CONGOLESE Medical Doctor, DENIS MUKWEGE Fighter for Women suffering Sexual Violence...
SHOCKING: STEPHEN OSITA OSADEBE’S Son, OKECHUKWU killed in Anambra Flood …18 year old Drowned with lifeless body found floating on the river * “OKEY was with two persons he was swept up in the flash flood. He had no opportunity for to escape or be rescued by his friends, as the river was turbulent at the time”-AMAECHI Osadebe,deceased’s mother BY CHIKA EWELEANU/CRIME REPORTER, ANAMBRA
SHOCKING:
STEPHEN OSITA OSADEBE’S Son, OKECHUKWU killed in Anambra Flood…18 year old Drowned...
SEPSIS KID DEATH CASE IN BRITAIN: ‘NIGERIAN-BRITISH Doctor, HADIZA BAWA-GARBA wins Appeal against UK High Court earlier Ruling…New Judgement vindicates her, orders her to Resume work unmolested * Medical Doctor absolved from the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock * ‘The Court of Appeal sets aside the order of the divisional court that Dr Bawa-Garba should be erased from the medical register and restores the order of the tribunal that she be suspended from practice for 12 months, subject to review’ *RULES: ‘Earlier High Court was wrong to strike off pediatrician after medical tribunal found it would be disproportionate in light of mitigating factors’ BY TIMOTHY ELEBURE/MEDICAL REPORTER, LONDON
SEPSIS KID DEATH CASE IN BRITAIN:
‘NIGERIAN-BRITISH Doctor, HADIZA BAWA-GARBA wins Appeal against...
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SHOCKER: ‘We Will No LONGER allow the ABUSE of our National Health Service by Nigerian Pregnant Women using our hospitals to have their babies’-BRITISH Government *UK evolve stiff position after unnamed Nigerian woman put to bed in a UK hospital, refused to pay her bill of £10,000 and escaped to Nigeria *Another Nigerian visitor, Bimbo Ayelabola, a Nigerian woman who had quintuplets in Britain now embroiled in a residency row over her extended stay BY QUEEN SEMUDA/STAFF REPORTER, United Kingdom
SHOCKER:
‘We Will No LONGER allow the ABUSE of our National Health Service by Nigerian Pregnant...
SHOCKER:NIGERIAN Born British Resident, FRANCIS EZENWANKWO Jailed SIX YEARS…For RAPING his Tenant *Sub-let House in Heston Street, Hounslow, London Borough to a lady from Europe *Sneaks into lady’s bed with spare key *Gauged lady, Forcibly had carnal knowledge *Victim called police emergency numbers: 999 or 112 BY TOMS SHOLAPE/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON
SHOCKER:
NIGERIAN Born British Resident, FRANCIS EZENWANKWO Jailed SIX...
INDICTED IN AMERICA’s 2016 ELECTIONS: NIGERIAN Woman, ELIZABETH AMACHAGHI on B1/B2 Visiting Visa falsely claimed to be American, Registered, Voted illegally…18 other Foreign Nationals arrested * ‘We have charged them with illegal voting during 2016 election’-Justice Dept. * ‘Some of them were charged in an indictment handed down by a federal grand jury in Wilmington, N.C. They were accused of filing a false claim of citizenship in order to register, and then voting. The defendants are from numerous countries, including Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nigeria and Germany’-DOJ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
INDICTED IN AMERICA’s 2016 ELECTIONS:
NIGERIAN Woman, ELIZABETH AMACHAGHI on B1/B2 Visiting Visa...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LINDA IKEJI IN AMERICA: INSIDE Story of BABY BOY Delivery @Emory University Hospital, Midtown Atlanta …Says: ‘I will be returning to Nigeria after few months of taking bed rest’ *Blasts Kemi Olunloyo : ‘She is a LIAR. She has no truth in her mouth. I have long put that lady to a corner for always saying things that are not relevant’ *Wonders how Naija Standard Newspaper had direct access to her hospital phone number *“Linda Ikeji is admitted in our hospital. We will connect you directly to her immediately for your interview from an African newspaper in Texas’-Nurse Cynthia GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LINDA IKEJI IN AMERICA:
INSIDE Story of BABY BOY Delivery @Emory University...
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘NO Criminal Records found of BABAJIDE SANWOOLU’S Arrest in UNITED STATES’ -INVESTIGATION …Not available in any American Police Check *Data untraceable in United States-Police Clearance Certificate (Criminal History) *Nothing found on FBI Records Check, U.S. Department of Justice File * Nigerian students in America dares Lagos Governor to release Certified True Copy of Sanwoolu arrest in Night club *’My opponent, Babajide Sanwoolu was arrested in a Night Club in America for spraying fake dollars’-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode *QUOTE: “DEMOCRACY dies in DARKNESS”-The Washington Post Newspaper BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & BROWN STEVESON/AMERICAN CRIME EDITOR
BREAKING NEWS:
‘NO Criminal Records found of BABAJIDE SANWOOLU’S Arrest in UNITED STATES’...
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OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU:
British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom
…Humble...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati
*Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm
*Why...
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DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA: ‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigeria’s president …Says: “Nigeria President will be voted out for poor performance and inaction on urgent matters that offer economic benefit for all” * Lament: ‘Buhari’s hands are too Weak’ *Assures: ‘We will soon have a newly elected president that will be able to sign International engagement and opportunistic deal for Nigeria’ BY BIDEMI OLUMIDE/DIPLOMATIC REPORTER in Indonesia
DAMNING VERDICT in INDONESIA:
‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI would be ousted in the 2019 election’-Olusegun...
‘We Will Return President BUHARI to power in 2019 Elections’-Nigeria’s former Minister, YUSUF Suleiman …’SOKOTO state is home to APC. We will elect all APC candidates in Sokoto Insha Allah’ * ‘Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Third Force political movement is a convergence of people without political direction’ BY LUKMAN HALIRU/REPORTER in Sokoto
‘We Will Return President BUHARI to power in 2019 Elections’-Nigeria’s former Minister,...
‘If I am Elected NIGERIAN President, I will develop Capacity for Women and Empower Children’-DAVID Mark …Says the future of this country depends on women and youth development *Vows: ‘I would accept the outcome of the PDP presidential primary’ BY HAMMAN RILWAN/POLITICAL REPORTER, KOGI
‘If I am Elected NIGERIAN President, I will develop Capacity for Women and Empower Children’-DAVID...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu, Nigerian-American Chairman/CEO Deedee Group of companies, Maryland, USA …I became Millionaire in Nigeria at the age of 37 years *Designed to give award to those helping or giving back to the community, a way to encourage others to start helping the poor *Still facing Lack of Sponsor, Divisiveness among Nigerians in Diaspora * ‘This Year’s event holding September 16th in Baltimore Maryland, USA will feature German’s Superstar, Me-Razor and Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum’-Demian BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian...
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND!
Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music...
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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 of them are Nigerian-Americans,...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Arsenal Player, ALEX IWOBI wins ‘Philanthropic Endeavour Community Action’ Award at Best of Africa Competition *Featured for Arsenal in UEFA Europa League second leg clash against the Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano *21-year-old Nigeria international played 35 games for Arsenal scoring just two goals *BOA Award is an an event to honour, celebrate the philanthropic endeavors and achievements of African football players *Moved to England at the age of FOUR, still nephew of former Nigerian Super Eagles super star Jay-Jay Okocha * ‘Great Night At The Best Of Africa Awards. I am Blessed To Have My Family and Friends There With Me’- Iwobi BY SEUN OLAPADE/SPORTS REPORTER, ENGLAND
INSPIRING:
NIGERIAN Born Arsenal Player, ALEX IWOBI wins ‘Philanthropic Endeavour Community Action’...
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SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON: THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK UDO, FAROUK KHAMAGAM Arraigned in Court…For Alleged criminal roles in Disappearance * Ugwuonye Charged with Criminal Defamation, TWO other lawyers fingered in Forgery and Perjury * “Accused persons are Notorious, they may jump bail. They are in the habit of not honoring invitations. Ugwuonye has dual citizenship and may jump bail, if granted”-Prosecutor Adama Musa *Ugwuonye still facing a N10b defamation suit by David Aiyedogbon * “Their hereby granted him bail in the sum of five million Naira (N5m), with a surety, who must be a Civil Servant and must earn not less than three hundred thousand Naira monthly, with a traceable address in the Federal capital territory”-Mabel Bello, Chief Magistrate Court 2 Abuja BY DESTINY UGORJI/CRIME CONTRIBUTOR, ABUJA
SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON:
THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK...
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 Embassy in NIGERIA…Says...
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AJIMOBI: ‘Bolekaja’ Emperor playing ‘Amala’ Politics with journalists’ lives ‘Democracy dies in Darkness’-Washington Post mantra *QUOTES: ‘Dictatorship naturally arises out of democracy, and the most aggravated form of tyranny and slavery out of the most extreme liberty’-Plato * ‘The one indisputable reality of dictatorship is that dissent, insult, and malevolent language do not go unpunished if it is allowed at all’-Ferdinand Marcos BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
AJIMOBI: ‘Bolekaja’ Emperor playing ‘Amala’ Politics with journalists’...
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UNVEILED IN AMERICA: AFRICAN Diaspora Today Magazine hits News stand…Received by African Union Mission in Washington D.C. *Staged African Diaspora Distinguished Leadership Award *Center Africa Broadcasting Network Corporation claims journal designed for Africans living abroad, with keen interest in maintaining ties with their homelands * Awardees include: Dr. Mima S. Nedelcovych served in the President George Bush’s govt. (1989 to 1993) as the U.S. Executive Director to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire * Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao African Union Permanent Representative to the United States of America * Jean AbiNader, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director AbiNader Int’l Services * Melvin Foote, President and Chief Executive Officer Constituency for Africa BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
UNVEILED IN AMERICA:
AFRICAN Diaspora Today Magazine hits News stand…Received by African Union...
TRENDING IN NIGERIA: ‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL’-President BUHARI …We have put in place solid constitution of the Council’s membership *Council to be chaired by the President, President, with members as Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States *Additional members include: Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven (7) cabinet Ministers, others *Objectives: Help in developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes; Climate Change and Desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage BY KAYODE OPEYEMI/AGRICULTURAL REPORTER, ABUJA
TRENDING IN NIGERIA:
‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL FOOD...
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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