EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE, wins in FAYOSE’S LGA *Defeats Fayose’s protege, Kolapo Olusola in 12 Local Government Areas out of 16 * Fayemi polled 197,459 while Olusola scored 178,114 votes * Moneybags, vote-buyers, incidence of violence almost mar election * ‘Election was peaceful and to a large extent free and fair’-Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, President, Women Arise * ‘FAYEMI IN, the people of Ekiti have spoken against their Governor, outgoing governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose’-GARBA SHEHU, Senior Special Adviser to Nigerian President on Media & Publicity BY YINUSA IPADE/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI STATE, CHIME IKALU/STAFF WRITER POLITICS, LAGOS & LAURETTA IBONG, POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE, wins in...
ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda Ora …Ambushed along Uzzebba road *Assailants hid in the bush, waited till law enforcement officers resumed duty *Two of the casualties identified as one Inspector S.E who was set to retire soon and one Sergeant Christian BRIDGET KALU/CRIME REPORTER, EDO STATE
ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda Ora …Ambushed...
‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …’Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo inspired me into Cement business’ *Lament: ‘Though twice divorced with three grown-up daughters, I Need a New BRIDE to call my wife’ * Immortalized mother, MARIYA after Dangote’s yacht, a 108-foot vessel at a whooping cost of $43million-INVESTIGATION BY ANNA ORIBADE, STAFF WRITER, LAGOS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …’Nigeria’s...
SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA: Two NIGERIANS in Texas Arrested for Internet Wire Fraud…ordered to federal prison * ‘Idowu Olugbenga Temetan aka David Cole, 30, and Adetilewa Olamigoke Afolabi Ikuejuyone aka Kuffour Duval, 36, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit three counts of wire fraud’-U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick * Temetan admitted to one count of passport forgery, handed 51-month sentence, while Ikuejuyone received a 45-month sentence *Both defendants, not American citizens held severally liable to pay $187,422.60 in restitution as they face deportation proceedings following their sentences BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA: Two NIGERIANS in Texas Arrested for Internet Wire Fraud…ordered to federal prison *...
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EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE, wins in FAYOSE’S LGA *Defeats Fayose’s protege, Kolapo Olusola in 12 Local Government Areas out of 16 * Fayemi polled 197,459 while Olusola scored 178,114 votes * Moneybags, vote-buyers, incidence of violence almost mar election * ‘Election was peaceful and to a large extent free and fair’-Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, President, Women Arise * ‘FAYEMI IN, the people of Ekiti have spoken against their Governor, outgoing governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose’-GARBA SHEHU, Senior Special Adviser to Nigerian President on Media & Publicity BY YINUSA IPADE/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI STATE, CHIME IKALU/STAFF WRITER POLITICS, LAGOS & LAURETTA IBONG, POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
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ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda Ora …Ambushed along Uzzebba road *Assailants hid in the bush, waited till law enforcement officers resumed duty *Two of the casualties identified as one Inspector S.E who was set to retire soon and one Sergeant Christian BRIDGET KALU/CRIME REPORTER, EDO STATE
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‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …’Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo inspired me into Cement business’ *Lament: ‘Though twice divorced with three grown-up daughters, I Need a New BRIDE to call my wife’ * Immortalized mother, MARIYA after Dangote’s yacht, a 108-foot vessel at a whooping cost of $43million-INVESTIGATION BY ANNA ORIBADE, STAFF WRITER, LAGOS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA: Two NIGERIANS in Texas Arrested for Internet Wire Fraud…ordered to federal prison * ‘Idowu Olugbenga Temetan aka David Cole, 30, and Adetilewa Olamigoke Afolabi Ikuejuyone aka Kuffour Duval, 36, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit three counts of wire fraud’-U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick * Temetan admitted to one count of passport forgery, handed 51-month sentence, while Ikuejuyone received a 45-month sentence *Both defendants, not American citizens held severally liable to pay $187,422.60 in restitution as they face deportation proceedings following their sentences BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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AMERICAN Embassy arrests FAKE Nigerian Oil Mugul, AKINDIPE ADEDAYO…For possessing forged Documents to file for United States non-immigrant Visa *Notifies Nigerian Police Special Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos *Suspect connived with others to submit FALSE documents such as Guaranty Trust Bank statement of account No: 0228560035 and introduction letter *Charged before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos on four-count charge bordering on forgery, altering and impersonation * “In charge No:B/30/2018 that the accused committed the alleged crime on 12 April, 2018 at the United States Consulate General’s office at 2, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos. The accused lied to the U.S. embassy officials that he was the Chief Executive Officer of Akmak Oil and Gas Ltd with the intent to obtain United States non-immigrant Visa before he was arrested. The offences the accused committed were punishable under sections 412, 365(1), 366(1) and 360(1) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015”-Police Counsel, Wewe Adegbayi BY TOLULOPE ADEKOLA/JUDICIAL REPORTER, LAGOS
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CRIMINALITY IN GOD’S NAME IN AMERICA: Malawian Born Famous AFRICAN Prophet, SHEPHERD BUSHIRI Arrested with 10Kilogram COCAINE at JFK International Airport, New York…Baggage Carousel contains drug with a street market value of $1.5 million *Traveled on First Flight ticket from Johannesburg to New York * Deceived South African Immigration officials, Neatly checked in bag from Johannesburg being identical to regular bags carried by prophet * Forensic Tests proved connection, Fingerprints not found on Cocaine *Investigated, Detained, Released on BAIL in the sum of $100,000 Cash BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Reporting from New York
CRIMINALITY IN GOD’S NAME IN AMERICA: Malawian Born Famous AFRICAN Prophet,...
SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting and Embarrassing a Waitress, NANA in Takoradi Restaurant *Suspect spotted by two Ghanaian genuine military officers *Attacked Ghanaian Army men for warning him to leave ‘food-waiter’ alone * Disgraceful: 29 Year old Nigerian Fake Military officer bites fingers of one of the Ghanaian Army mediators * Ghanaian Police overpowers, interrogates, lock up Fake army officer in station * ‘Please forgive me, I am sorry. I am a FAKE Nigerian Army. I have Never ever joined Nigerian Military in my life’-FRAIWI BY JOSEPH KUFOR/CRIME REPORTER, GHANA
SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For...
IN URGENT NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NIGERIAN Mechanical Engineering Genius, OLAYEMI OLUWABAMIGBE SAMSON creates Tri-pod Cycle Business Company in Lagos State…Converting Used Pure Water Nylon to make Designers’ SHOES, BAGS, Rain Coats * Says: ‘Recycled Nylon transforms the Environmental Nuisance into useful Products’ *Pleads with Corporate Organisations to use product to Advertise, Identify with Schools and Markets *VOWS: “Pure Water Nylon will become of value as people will love investing in the initiative and Help create collection hubs across communities in Lagos state because of the popularity the recycling of the used nylons have gained” BY LATIFAT ORIADE/CORRESPONDENT, LAGOS
IN URGENT NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NIGERIAN Mechanical Engineering Genius, OLAYEMI...
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...
‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …’Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo inspired me into Cement business’ *Lament: ‘Though twice divorced with three grown-up daughters, I Need a New BRIDE to call my wife’ * Immortalized mother, MARIYA after Dangote’s yacht, a 108-foot vessel at a whooping cost of $43million-INVESTIGATION BY ANNA ORIBADE, STAFF WRITER, LAGOS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s...
SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA: Two NIGERIANS in Texas Arrested for Internet Wire Fraud…ordered to federal prison * ‘Idowu Olugbenga Temetan aka David Cole, 30, and Adetilewa Olamigoke Afolabi Ikuejuyone aka Kuffour Duval, 36, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit three counts of wire fraud’-U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick * Temetan admitted to one count of passport forgery, handed 51-month sentence, while Ikuejuyone received a 45-month sentence *Both defendants, not American citizens held severally liable to pay $187,422.60 in restitution as they face deportation proceedings following their sentences BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA: Two NIGERIANS in Texas Arrested for Internet Wire Fraud…ordered...
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...
ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda Ora …Ambushed along Uzzebba road *Assailants hid in the bush, waited till law enforcement officers resumed duty *Two of the casualties identified as one Inspector S.E who was set to retire soon and one Sergeant Christian BRIDGET KALU/CRIME REPORTER, EDO STATE
ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint...
INSIDE AMERICA DETENTION: Three NIGERIANS Arrested in Chicago for STEALING Maserati SUV Car, Carrying FAKE British Passports and Dud Drivers’ Licenses…Found to possess $53,000 Cash *Mayowa Balogun, Danteni Tijani and Dolapo Badmus, were picked up on January 23, in a car which came back stolen out of Ohio * Balogun and Badmus: charged only with possession of altered documents, a class 4 felony, Tijani’s bond fixed at $100,000 and placed on electronic monitoring * ‘All were carrying counterfeit passports and drivers’ licenses, mostly from Great Britain’-POLICE * ‘We found nearly $40,000 in the car’s glove compartment, and over $13,000 in a coat elsewhere in the car’-INVESTIGATORS BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSIDE AMERICA DETENTION: Three NIGERIANS Arrested in Chicago for STEALING Maserati...
JUSTICE AT LAST! NIGERIAN Woman, MARY SUNDAY Suffering Multiple Burns from Temperamental Police Fiancé wins N50million ($138,000) damages against Nigeria …Akwa Ibom lady faces Deformation and Incapacitation *ECOWAS Court orders Federal Government of Nigeria to pay the victim of domestic violence immediately * Her fiancé, a Nigerian Police Officer, Isaac Gbanwuan, now married to another woman, brutally beat her up, picked up a boiling pot of stew and poured it on her in Lagos following a heated argument * Still in Pains, extreme burns, lost ears, and has not been able work or walk freely on the streets, as a result of the burns on her body BY KELVIN OGBEICHE/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA
JUSTICE AT LAST! NIGERIAN Woman, MARY SUNDAY Suffering Multiple Burns from Temperamental...
SHOCKING IN AMERICA: White AMERICAN Woman, RACHEL DOLEZAL Adopts Nigerian Name, NKECHI DIALLO to Defraud United States Govt in the sum of $8,747…Illegally Received FOOD STAMPS for over TWO Years and $100 in child care assistance *Arrested, Charged with theft by Welfare Fraud, Perjury and False Verification for Public Assistance *Lied on Records, Report income as usually less than $500 per month * Subpoena for her self-employment records, including financial institutions showed Diallo deposited nearly $84,000 into her bank account between August 2015 and September 2017 without reporting it to the Department of Social and Health Services BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
SHOCKING IN AMERICA: White AMERICAN Woman, RACHEL DOLEZAL Adopts Nigerian Name, NKECHI...
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...
BREAKING NEWS: 25 Years old NIGERIAN Lady, MOTILEWA DEBORAH BOLANLE Emerges Youngest PhD Degree holder in Bishop Oyedepo’s Covenant University…Remains one of the youngest-ever from any Nigerian Varsity *Graduates as Doctor of Philosophy having satisfied all requirements for the Award *Professor Samuel Wara, Registrar awards her Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Senate 140th Meeting * “This journey tested me mentally, spiritually and physically. It was absolutely worth it. At 25, I am the youngest PhD holder produced from @CUHEBRON and one of the youngest from any Nigerian University #scholars”-Motilewa BY TOMIWA OLUWABUKOLA/EDUCATION REPORTER, LAGOS
BREAKING NEWS: 25 Years old NIGERIAN Lady, MOTILEWA DEBORAH BOLANLE Emerges Youngest...
UNBELIEVABLE: NIGERIAN Undergraduate in Malaysian University, UJU PIOUS EJIMKEONYE with Expired Visa Jumps to DEATH…Trying to evade Immigration Officers’ Raids *Jumped down from 13th Floor of his Condominium to avoid Arrest * Shocking event happened at Sri Puri Condominium Kuala Lumpur * Co-students at City University, Kuala Lumpur mourn him BY MIRABEL ANITA BABALOLA/CRIME REPORTER, Malaysia
UNBELIEVABLE: NIGERIAN Undergraduate in Malaysian University, UJU PIOUS EJIMKEONYE...
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX IN TRAILBLAZING WEDDING: ROMANTIC Marriage of Prince HARRY & MEGHAN MARKLE Shake the WORLD…’Princess DIANA Resurrects’ in Power of LOVE *Couple reflects Class, Honor, Splendor, Simplicity, Honesty and Elegance *Ceremony Demonstrates Unification in Diversity, Blend of American/British Culture *Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, David Beckham, Elton John, George Clooney, barrister wife, Amal Clooney, actor Idris Elba, other top celebrities identifies with lovely couple *1.9 Billion audience watched on Television, TWO Receptions and Behind the scenes gist *”HE who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord”-Proverbs 16 verse 22 BY YVONNE ARAMIDE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER Reporting LIVE from Windsor, ENGLAND
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX IN TRAILBLAZING WEDDING: ROMANTIC Marriage of Prince HARRY...
TRENDING: NIGERIAN Born British Poet, THERESA LOLA Wins Brunel International African Poetry Prize…Named joint winner of the prestigious 2018 competition *Defeats over 1000 International candidates, Receive top prize of £1000 *Organisers ask each poet submit a pamphlet of their best 10 pieces of work *Launched in 2012 by Brunel University London, judged by a panel of writers and academics * “Winning the Brunel International African Poetry Prize feels surreal, it is an unwavering highlight”-LOLA BY OLAWUNMI OYEGOKE/ARTS REPORTER, UNITED KINGDOM
TRENDING: NIGERIAN Born British Poet, THERESA LOLA Wins Brunel International African...
LIVING THE LIFE OF A GOOD LEADER: NIGERIA’S A-LIST Comedian, FRANCIS AGODA, alias I-GO DYE Shells Millions of Naira to build a World Class Hospital for his Community freely…Imports, Equip Hospital with State-of-the-Arts Medical Equipment from Europe *HIS Net Worth stands at $6.6 Million Dollars *Still remains a Motivational Speaker, Social Crusader, Philanthropist * ‘The challenges facing most people in Nigeria are the same, irrespective of our religious, political, ethnic backgrounds. We can make life more beautiful than we met it’-I Go dye BY IRENE IBADE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER
LIVING THE LIFE OF A GOOD LEADER: NIGERIA’S A-LIST Comedian, FRANCIS AGODA,...
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Conman, DONATUS EMEKA ONYEJIUWA Defrauds Bangladeshi Varsity Don of $3,308…Arrested, Placed on 2-day Remand in Sylhet *Suspect is King of International gang which conned Tk4.76 lakh out of a SUST professor *Arrived Bangladeshi for 3 months, Detained by Detective Branch police at a hotel on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway * Deceived Prof. Faruque Miah of Genetic Engineering dept. at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology over FAKE academic confab in USA *Case filed with Shah Paran police station under the Special Powers Act, 1974 BY LUKMAN JUBRIL/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, Live in Bangladeshi
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Conman, DONATUS EMEKA ONYEJIUWA Defrauds Bangladeshi Varsity Don...
NOW ON SALE IN AMAZON: #Best Seller Book end Hackers’ attempt into AMERICA’S Mid-term Election, stabilize National Security…Eliminates intrusion, fraud in Nigeria’s 2019 Election *lead Law Enforcement agencies on how to track, identifies Cyber attackers, read Terror codes *145 page book Exposes FAKE NEWS STORIES on social media platforms *In hot demand by Government agencies, United Nations, Security analysts; Cyber experts, Researchers, Senators; Congress members, journalists, others *Also available in Spanish edition, place your order, click: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1720487758/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1528062348&sr=8-2&keywords=george+otumu
NOW ON SALE IN AMAZON: #Best Seller Book end Hackers’ attempt into AMERICA’S...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join International Publishing Distribution Association…Foreign body for companies in the field of Publishing Distribution *Attending 5th International Digital Distributors holding 6th, 7th June 2018 in Madrid, Spain *Meeting to discuss ‘New business models, worldwide growth of self-publishing, ‘Publishing and distribution of Hypermedia content’ * Mission is to promote the creativity of Nigerians to the rest of the world * Distributes 350+ books/200+ songs, works of Nigerian writers and musicians to 400+ stores in 100 countries, plus Amazon, Google Play store, and Apple store BY TEMINI IBADE/REPORTER, ABUJA
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African...
EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE, wins in FAYOSE’S LGA *Defeats Fayose’s protege, Kolapo Olusola in 12 Local Government Areas out of 16 * Fayemi polled 197,459 while Olusola scored 178,114 votes * Moneybags, vote-buyers, incidence of violence almost mar election * ‘Election was peaceful and to a large extent free and fair’-Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, President, Women Arise * ‘FAYEMI IN, the people of Ekiti have spoken against their Governor, outgoing governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose’-GARBA SHEHU, Senior Special Adviser to Nigerian President on Media & Publicity BY YINUSA IPADE/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI STATE, CHIME IKALU/STAFF WRITER POLITICS, LAGOS & LAURETTA IBONG, POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic...
NIGERIAN Daily TRUST Newspaper’s Editor, ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM wins 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence…African story conveys the human toll of terrorism and displacement *Distinguished jury selected him from among 238 applicants for the prize *Story tells about the struggle of two women: one from Cameroon and one from Nigeria who find their loved ones * Received award plus cash prize at a reception in New York *Prestigious award given by the International Center for Journalists in partnership with ONE and the Elliott family BY DALHATU RILWAN/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
NIGERIAN Daily TRUST Newspaper’s Editor, ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM wins 2018 Michael...
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...
MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI to WASHINGTON April 30…Meeting to be on ways of enhancing strategic partnership and advance shared priorities * Boko Haram in Trouble, as discussion focus mainly on fighting terrorism, threats to peace and security, building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader * “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity”-WHITE HOUSE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu, Nigerian-American Chairman/CEO Deedee Group of companies, Maryland, USA …I became Millionaire in Nigeria at the age of 37 years *Designed to give award to those helping or giving back to the community, a way to encourage others to start helping the poor *Still facing Lack of Sponsor, Divisiveness among Nigerians in Diaspora * ‘This Year’s event holding September 16th in Baltimore Maryland, USA will feature German’s Superstar, Me-Razor and Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum’-Demian BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN...
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s...
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo,...
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event holds in University of Texas at Arlington *3rd Edition features Welcome Dinner, Judging Presentation, Fashion Show and After-Party on July 10-13, 2013 * African/Black American Communities to witness Ceremony *African Heritage at Display * “We’d broadcast LIVE the event on Naija Standard Afrika Radio in America”-Management
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event...
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...
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...
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity, Nudist, Sex allowed * Congregation claims: ‘God looks only at the Heart’ * Membership attracts $15 per person!
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where...
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CRIMINALITY IN GOD’S NAME IN AMERICA: Malawian Born Famous AFRICAN Prophet, SHEPHERD BUSHIRI Arrested with 10Kilogram COCAINE at JFK International Airport, New York…Baggage Carousel contains drug with a street market value of $1.5 million *Traveled on First Flight ticket from Johannesburg to New York * Deceived South African Immigration officials, Neatly checked in bag from Johannesburg being identical to regular bags carried by prophet * Forensic Tests proved connection, Fingerprints not found on Cocaine *Investigated, Detained, Released on BAIL in the sum of $100,000 Cash BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Reporting from New York
CRIMINALITY IN GOD’S NAME IN AMERICA: Malawian Born Famous AFRICAN Prophet, SHEPHERD BUSHIRI Arrested with… more
- SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA...For Harassing, Molesting and Embarrassing a Waitress, NANA in Takoradi Restaurant *Suspect spotted by two Ghanaian genuine military officers *Attacked Ghanaian Army men for warning him to leave 'food-waiter' alone * Disgraceful: 29 Year old Nigerian Fake Military officer bites fingers of one of the Ghanaian Army mediators * Ghanaian Police overpowers, interrogates, lock up Fake army officer in station * 'Please forgive me, I am sorry. I am a FAKE Nigerian Army. I have Never ever joined Nigerian Military in my life'-FRAIWI BY JOSEPH KUFOR/CRIME REPORTER, GHANA
- DISGRACEFUL, NOW BEGGING FOR FORGIVENESS: Sierra Leone Police Arrest, Investigate NIGERIAN Pastor, VICTOR AJISAFE for Hate Speech...Shut down his Church, Seized his Operational License * Apprehended after blasting popular Islamic scholar, Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe, Mufti Ismail Menk claiming that Sierra Leone is an Islamic state * Sierra Leone Govt summons emergency executive meeting of Inter Religious Council of Sierra Leone to discuss the issue * Sanctuary Praise Church Headquarters and Branches in Sierra Leone suspended * Sierra Leone Muslim and Christian leaders are calling for him to be deported from the country * Nigerian Pastor described Mufti Menk as “a liar, an angel of Darkness who came to deceive Sierra Leoneans", claiming Islam was a “religion of terrorism” * 'Pastor Ajisafe made the biggest religious hate speech ever in the history of our country'-Sierra Leone POLICE * 'I am tendering an unreserved apology to the Government of Sierra Leone, the President and the people to forgive me. I have spent 27 years in this country where I call my home, I hereby apologize"-Pastor AJISAFE Begs BY PWELL BADRE/RELIGIOUS CORRESPONDENT, Sierra Leone
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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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‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …’Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo inspired me into Cement business’ *Lament: ‘Though twice divorced with three grown-up daughters, I Need a New BRIDE to call my wife’ * Immortalized mother, MARIYA after Dangote’s yacht, a 108-foot vessel at a whooping cost of $43million-INVESTIGATION BY ANNA ORIBADE, STAFF WRITER, LAGOS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …’Nigeria’s… more
- SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA: Two NIGERIANS in Texas Arrested for Internet Wire Fraud...ordered to federal prison * 'Idowu Olugbenga Temetan aka David Cole, 30, and Adetilewa Olamigoke Afolabi Ikuejuyone aka Kuffour Duval, 36, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit three counts of wire fraud'-U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick * Temetan admitted to one count of passport forgery, handed 51-month sentence, while Ikuejuyone received a 45-month sentence *Both defendants, not American citizens held severally liable to pay $187,422.60 in restitution as they face deportation proceedings following their sentences BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Data Base Genius, EMMANUEL ADEOLU ADEYEMO Wins Resolution LEADERSHIP AWARD in AMERICA...Governor of Georgia State, House of Representative host ceremony *British trained Software Expert, certified member of Google Application for Education Administrator is a renowned activist who uses technology as a foundation to change communities all around the world *Earlier worked in collaboration with the United Nations, Arab League, World Vision, UNESCO, USAID and the Peace Corp *Served in local, international organizations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East for over 20 years *HE'S President of Jiltech Int.- a technology-based organization and remains Executive Director of an outreach community center in the USA, working on a vision of bringing technology and education for the youth in low-income communities * Remains USA Mission representative for World Outreach Mission, Oslo in Norway, Director of International Institute of Technology and Applications, Georgia, USA (Atlanta Regional Commission sponsored approved center that specialized in Database Management and Project Management); Advisory Board Member for Interactive Collect of Technology, CTAE Advisory Board for Clayton County Public Schools, Board member of United Education Institute in Georgia and Florida BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy*Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to barest minimum’*Laments: ‘It’s Poverty that affects our minds, as many live on a constant diet of hopelessness’*Echoes: ‘Poverty is when young men of a country refuse to look their government in the face to demand better opportunities for themselves and families’*Observes: ‘If we pull down South Africa’s businesses in the country, will Nigeria go scar-free?’
OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy *Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to… more
- WHAT'S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS * 'My thoughts on Nigeria's recent election, Importance of Public-Private Cooperation for Democracy'BY TONY ELUMELU
- NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
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ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda Ora …Ambushed along Uzzebba road *Assailants hid in the bush, waited till law enforcement officers resumed duty *Two of the casualties identified as one Inspector S.E who was set to retire soon and one Sergeant Christian BRIDGET KALU/CRIME REPORTER, EDO STATE
ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda… more
- AMERICAN Embassy arrests FAKE Nigerian Oil Mugul, AKINDIPE ADEDAYO...For possessing forged Documents to file for United States non-immigrant Visa *Notifies Nigerian Police Special Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos *Suspect connived with others to submit FALSE documents such as Guaranty Trust Bank statement of account No: 0228560035 and introduction letter *Charged before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos on four-count charge bordering on forgery, altering and impersonation * "In charge No:B/30/2018 that the accused committed the alleged crime on 12 April, 2018 at the United States Consulate General’s office at 2, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos. The accused lied to the U.S. embassy officials that he was the Chief Executive Officer of Akmak Oil and Gas Ltd with the intent to obtain United States non-immigrant Visa before he was arrested. The offences the accused committed were punishable under sections 412, 365(1), 366(1) and 360(1) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015"-Police Counsel, Wewe Adegbayi BY TOLULOPE ADEKOLA/JUDICIAL REPORTER, LAGOS
- INSIDE AMERICA DETENTION: Three NIGERIANS Arrested in Chicago for STEALING Maserati SUV Car, Carrying FAKE British Passports and Dud Drivers' Licenses...Found to possess $53,000 Cash *Mayowa Balogun, Danteni Tijani and Dolapo Badmus, were picked up on January 23, in a car which came back stolen out of Ohio * Balogun and Badmus: charged only with possession of altered documents, a class 4 felony, Tijani’s bond fixed at $100,000 and placed on electronic monitoring * 'All were carrying counterfeit passports and drivers' licenses, mostly from Great Britain'-POLICE * 'We found nearly $40,000 in the car’s glove compartment, and over $13,000 in a coat elsewhere in the car'-INVESTIGATORS BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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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
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what… more
- NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial ...President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
- EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
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INSPIRING: 38 Year old NIGERIAN-American Biophysicist, JOHN OLUSEUN DABIRI is Professor of Aeronautics and Bioengineering at Stanford University, USA…Heads Civil & Environmental Engineering department *FAMOUS for his research on Hydrodynamics of Jellyfish propulsion and design of a vertical-axis wind farm adapted from schooling fish * Still the director of Biological Propulsion Laboratory which examines fluid transport with applications in aquatic locomotion, fluid dynamic energy conversion, and cardiac flows; Born to Nigerian immigrants’ parents who settled in Ohio *Worked earlier as Dean at the California Institute of Technology, Received MacArthur Fellowship for his theoretical engineering work *HONORS: Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, Named one of the “Brilliant 10” scientists in 2008, Listed among 2012 Technology Innovators BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSPIRING: 38 Year old NIGERIAN-American Biophysicist, JOHN OLUSEUN DABIRI is Professor of Aeronautics and Bioengineering… more
- BREAKING NEWS: United States Court Dismissed NIGERIAN STUDENTS' suit against ALABAMA State University...30 students in trouble over Nigerian Government School Funds *U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama ruled in favor of Varsity *Judgement: 'Plaintiff have adduced no evidence to show that they were treated differently than other similarly situated students' *Nigerian Students claimed Alabama State University absorbed finances allocated to the students by the Nigerian Government * “Alabama State University is pleased with the Court's ruling and the dismissal of the lawsuit brought by the students who were seeking to obtain monies that the University contended belong solely to the government of Nigeria and not the individual students"-Kenneth L. Thomas, general counsel for Alabama State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & TIM OGUCHI/CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
- BREAKING NEWS: 25 Years old NIGERIAN Lady, MOTILEWA DEBORAH BOLANLE Emerges Youngest PhD Degree holder in Bishop Oyedepo's Covenant University...Remains one of the youngest-ever from any Nigerian Varsity *Graduates as Doctor of Philosophy having satisfied all requirements for the Award *Professor Samuel Wara, Registrar awards her Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Senate 140th Meeting * "This journey tested me mentally, spiritually and physically. It was absolutely worth it. At 25, I am the youngest PhD holder produced from @CUHEBRON and one of the youngest from any Nigerian University #scholars”-Motilewa BY TOMIWA OLUWABUKOLA/EDUCATION REPORTER, LAGOS
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NIGERIA’S REGGAE LEGEND LAST INTERVIEW IN AMERICA: ‘My DREAM is to Play on same stage with STEPHEN MARLEY, a Multiple Grammy Award Winner’-Ras Kimono, Rub-A-Dub Master …’I have been working on a better Music Record deal in New York and Texas *Stages Music Concerts in Maryland, Atlanta, Massachusetts and New Port Richey Florida, Explains View of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie as a RASTAMAN * Receives Standing OVATION from African-Americans, Eulogized as one of Africa’s Evergreen Music Legends *Why PMAN can no longer organise Nigeria Music AWARD *HOW he continually use MUSIC to speak against Suppression, Injustice of the Government against the Masses BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
NIGERIA’S REGGAE LEGEND LAST INTERVIEW IN AMERICA: ‘My DREAM is to Play on same stage… more
- REGRETTABLE & SAD FOR AFRICA: Nigeria's Music Star WIZKID, Band boys Deny AMERICAN P VISA for Open Air Concert in California...Missed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 14, April 21 *Unable to obtain U.S. Work Visa due to issues in Band boys' documentation * Missed performance as first Nigerian act on Coachella world stage * Angry crowd ridicules Wizkid asking if he's banned from entering USA * 'BAND had some visa issues...I'm upset but see y'all next week. #GhettoboyStory #Coachella'-Whizkid *INDIO POLICE report fewer arrests at this year’s Coachella festival * "WE officially announced that Nigerian musician Wizkid would not be able to make it to the United States to perform"-Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival MANAGEMENT BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF in California
- DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX IN TRAILBLAZING WEDDING: ROMANTIC Marriage of Prince HARRY & MEGHAN MARKLE Shake the WORLD...'Princess DIANA Resurrects' in Power of LOVE *Couple reflects Class, Honor, Splendor, Simplicity, Honesty and Elegance *Ceremony Demonstrates Unification in Diversity, Blend of American/British Culture *Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, David Beckham, Elton John, George Clooney, barrister wife, Amal Clooney, actor Idris Elba, other top celebrities identifies with lovely couple *1.9 Billion audience watched on Television, TWO Receptions and Behind the scenes gist *"HE who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord"-Proverbs 16 verse 22 BY YVONNE ARAMIDE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER Reporting LIVE from Windsor, ENGLAND
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BRAIN& BEAUTY IN AMERICA: NIGERIAN-AMERICAN Renowned Pediatrician, LANRE OMOJOKUN FALUSI is President, American Academy of Pediatrics DC chapter…Receives Award as Under 40 Leader in Health Medicine, Member-Diversity and Inclusion committee *Daily celebrated as a highly intelligent Genius in Pediatrics *Famous as Educational Programs Director at CCI Health and Wellness Services, a federally-qualified health center that serves over 50,000 individuals in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties *Focus on quality improvement, coordinating pediatric care, outreach to community organizations, educational seminars; programs for providers, students, and staff *Attended medical school at the University of Virginia, completed residency and chief residency at National Medical Center * Fluent in Yoruba, Spanish and English languages BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BRAIN& BEAUTY IN AMERICA: NIGERIAN-AMERICAN Renowned Pediatrician, LANRE OMOJOKUN FALUSI is President, American Academy of… more
- LIVING THE LIFE OF A GOOD LEADER: NIGERIA'S A-LIST Comedian, FRANCIS AGODA, alias I-GO DYE Shells Millions of Naira to build a World Class Hospital for his Community freely...Imports, Equip Hospital with State-of-the-Arts Medical Equipment from Europe *HIS Net Worth stands at $6.6 Million Dollars *Still remains a Motivational Speaker, Social Crusader, Philanthropist * 'The challenges facing most people in Nigeria are the same, irrespective of our religious, political, ethnic backgrounds. We can make life more beautiful than we met it'-I Go dye BY IRENE IBADE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER
- MANSLAUGHTER CONVICTION IN BRITAIN: 'We Have Donated over £200,000 to Help Nigerian Doctor, DR. HADIZA BAWA-GARBA Appeal Manslaughter Conviction'-BRITISH MEDICS ...'We are practitioners coming from diverse areas of the profession saying that the case of UK-based Nigerian doctor, Dr. Hadiza Bawa-Garba, is an exception' *She needs to Appeal the decision of the UK’s General Medical Council to strike her name out of the medical register * Earlier found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence in 2015 over the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock *Friends set up crowdfunding campaign which attracts over £200,000. The fund was set up to help Hadiza cover the huge expenses she would need to incur to effectively fight her case * 'I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I am planning to employ a top legal team to reassess the GMC’s decision and also the criminal conviction'-HADIZA BY STELLA IBADE/STAFF WRITER, UNITED KINGDOM
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TOTAL WAR AGAINST INTERNET SCAM IN OPERATION WIRE WIRE: American Govt, FBI Arraign NIGERIAN Man, TAIWO MUSILIUDEEN IDRIS for FRAUD…accused of conspiring with four other convicts to launder more than $411,000 in real estate proceeds *Apprehended on May 30 in Lagos by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission * Arrest is part of a six-month federal law enforcement effort that involved the Justice, Homeland Security and Treasury departments and the U.S. Postal Service *FACTS: “During a two-week period of “intensified” activity, there have been 74 arrests in the U.S., 29 in Nigeria, three in Canada, Mauritius and Poland”-U.S. attorney’s office in Pittsburgh BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, GINA OKOYE/CRIME EDITOR & TONY IDEMUDIA/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, ABUJA
TOTAL WAR AGAINST INTERNET SCAM IN OPERATION WIRE WIRE: American Govt, FBI Arraign NIGERIAN Man,… more
- DEVELOPING: GAMBIAN Undocumented Immigrant, BUBA JABI deported after 20 years in AMERICA...Faced tough times for lack of lawful papers *Process for his deportation set in motion eight years ago when a judge ruled that he had overstayed his lawful presence as issued by Custom & Border Control *Entered United States in 1995, Detained February 15 after checking in with federal authorities *41 year old, father of TWO girls weep after his removal from United States * “We have spent many years trying to rectify this situation. I will continue to fight and file waivers. We would move our family almost 5,000 miles to The Gambia, a nation of about two million people that is almost twice the size of Delaware, to be with my husband"-WIFE, Katrina Jabbi, a native of Wisconsin Rapids lament * "Buba Jabbi stay of removal was denied February 27, 2018"-Nicole Alberico, a public affairs officer with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- BREAKING NEWS: CANADA Immortalizes Prince HARRY and MEGHAN Markle Marriage...Rolls out ROYAL Canadian Mint at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health * Duke of Sussex mother, DIANA late Princess of Wales toured the facility in 1991 *Possess long tradition of celebrating Canada’s ties to the monarchy and will be making a charitable donation of $25,000 * Silver coin had engraved portrait of the couple edged in Canadian maple leaves, English roses and escallop shells from Prince Harry’s coat of arms * “The Mint has a proud history of celebrating royal milestones and crafting a silver collector coin to congratulate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their marriage is our latest expression of Canada’s special attachment to the Royal family"- Sandra Hanington, president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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NOW ON SALE IN AMAZON: #Best Seller Book end Hackers’ attempt into AMERICA’S Mid-term Election, stabilize National Security…Eliminates intrusion, fraud in Nigeria’s 2019 Election *lead Law Enforcement agencies on how to track, identifies Cyber attackers, read Terror codes *145 page book Exposes FAKE NEWS STORIES on social media platforms *In hot demand by Government agencies, United Nations, Security analysts; Cyber experts, Researchers, Senators; Congress members, journalists, others *Also available in Spanish edition, place your order, click: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1720487758/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1528062348&sr=8-2&keywords=george+otumu
NOW ON SALE IN AMAZON: #Best Seller Book end Hackers’ attempt into AMERICA’S Mid-term Election,… more
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Media Expert, CHINEDU MOGHALU Appointed into UNITED NATIONS World Food Programme...Heads Communication & Advocacy for Africa *African Risk Capacity is a Specialised Agency of African Union that provides African sovereigns with capacity building services for early warning, contingency planning and risk finance *Task to lead efforts in ensuring that work of ARC in responding to challenges of climate change, natural disaster risk management is strategically communicated to the Member States *Earlier worked served as Regional Head of Nigerian Export-Import Bank for the Southeast, Delta states in Nigeria; Head of Corporate Communication Division at its headquarters in Abuja *Holds Masters degree in Communications for Development, other degrees in Political Science and Law from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and University of Lagos *HE'S an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association, International Bar Association, International Public Relations Association and sits on the Board of Chigari Foundation BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join International Publishing Distribution Association...Foreign body for companies in the field of Publishing Distribution *Attending 5th International Digital Distributors holding 6th, 7th June 2018 in Madrid, Spain *Meeting to discuss 'New business models, worldwide growth of self-publishing, 'Publishing and distribution of Hypermedia content' * Mission is to promote the creativity of Nigerians to the rest of the world * Distributes 350+ books/200+ songs, works of Nigerian writers and musicians to 400+ stores in 100 countries, plus Amazon, Google Play store, and Apple store BY TEMINI IBADE/REPORTER, ABUJA
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EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE, wins in FAYOSE’S LGA *Defeats Fayose’s protege, Kolapo Olusola in 12 Local Government Areas out of 16 * Fayemi polled 197,459 while Olusola scored 178,114 votes * Moneybags, vote-buyers, incidence of violence almost mar election * ‘Election was peaceful and to a large extent free and fair’-Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, President, Women Arise * ‘FAYEMI IN, the people of Ekiti have spoken against their Governor, outgoing governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose’-GARBA SHEHU, Senior Special Adviser to Nigerian President on Media & Publicity BY YINUSA IPADE/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI STATE, CHIME IKALU/STAFF WRITER POLITICS, LAGOS & LAURETTA IBONG, POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE, wins… more
- DISGRACEFUL: I am guilty of STEALING over $900,000 being proceeds of Scam against Seven companies in United States and Abroad'-EMEKA NDUKWU, Nigerian born Naturalized American ....Confesses to U.S. District Court of Columbia: 'I know I am guilty of Money Laundering' *46 year old Nigerian Faces 57 months in prison and a fine of up to $200,000 *Agreed to forfeit his 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 and money judgment forfeiture in the amount of $429,848, Scheduled to be sentenced on July 19, 2018 * "Ndukwu participated in an ongoing conspiracy from 2013 through 2017 to receive and launder the proceeds of various cyber frauds, primarily arising from business e-mail compromise schemes"-Court document *INVESTIGATION conducted by U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu and Nancy McNamara, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
- NIGERIAN Daily TRUST Newspaper's Editor, ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM wins 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence...African story conveys the human toll of terrorism and displacement *Distinguished jury selected him from among 238 applicants for the prize *Story tells about the struggle of two women: one from Cameroon and one from Nigeria who find their loved ones * Received award plus cash prize at a reception in New York *Prestigious award given by the International Center for Journalists in partnership with ONE and the Elliott family BY DALHATU RILWAN/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
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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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NEW DEVELOPMENT: ‘LET No Harm befall our son, Senator ENYINNAYA ABARIBE’-Igbo Canadian Community Association …Warns BUHARI Government: ‘Enough of your intimidation towards Ndigbo’ *Condemns State Security Services for humiliating lawmaker representing Abia South Senatorial District * ‘We find the arrest of our senator few hours after he exposed an insertion of an illegal addition of N30billion into the budget of the power sector questionable, undemocratic and a criminal attempt to cover up the monumental corrupt acts perpetuated by the Presidency ‘-Chief Ugochukwu Okoro, President of the socio-cultural, political group in Toronto * ‘We are demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Sen. Abaribe with no harm whatsoever befalling him. We’d like to use this medium to sound this warning to President Muhammadu Buhari’ * ‘The DSS had on Friday arrested Sen. Abaribe in of Abuja without disclosing the reason for his arrest. They also have sealed his home’-Ahaoma Kanu, Public Relations Officer, Igbo Canadian Community Association BY SAMSON SHOAGA/GROUP MANAGING EDITOR & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NEW DEVELOPMENT: ‘LET No Harm befall our son, Senator ENYINNAYA ABARIBE’-Igbo Canadian Community Association …Warns… more
- The LOOTING OF AKWA IBOM STATE:NIGERIA'S Senate Minority Leader, BASSEY AKPAN faces Ban from entering United Kingdom...as Nigerian authorities request Britain to freeze all bank accounts and assets linked to lawmaker *Acquires stupendous wealth with taxpayers’ money to fraudulently purchase properties in the UK and other countries *Served as immediate past finance commissioner in Akwa Ibom during the administration of Godswill Akpabio *Purchased landed properties in Britain through Barclays Bank of London financed mortgage to the tune of £1million *Presently under investigation in Nigeria by presidential investigation panel for recovery of public properties on illicit acquisition of assets and money laundering * "I am writing to bring to the notice of the Home Office Secretary, the fraudulent acts of Mr. Bassey Albert Akpan which include money laundering activities, assets stealing, forgery, tax evasion and extortion. It is kindly requested for the Right Honourable Home Office Secretary to use her powers to issue an Exclusion Decision on Mr. Bassey Albert Akpan from the United Kingdom and its territory pursuant to the Home Office"-Okoi Obono-Obla, chairman of the special, presidential investigation panel for the recovery of public properties BY RICHARD IYARE/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- DEVELOPING STORY: 'I Am Appealing against my Conviction in United Kingdom, British Police Stinks of Corruption'-JAMES IBORI, Nigeria's millionaire politician ...Argue: 'I Want my 90 million pounds ($130 million) of assets, earlier confiscated, frozen for years, released to me by British authorities' * 'True, we confiscate James Ibori's assets, plan to return them to the Nigerian state, but if his conviction were overturned he would regain control of them immediately. At the time of his arrest he was in the process of buying a $20 million private jet'-British Government * 'ONE of the British police officers who investigated him took bribes in 2007 from a private detective, hired by a British law firm working for Ibori, in return for inside information about the police investigation'-Ibori's lawyers in UK * Ibori gives evidence via video-link from Nigeria, and he appeared briefly on a screen in court, but the connection was lost and could not be restored. The court was told a power cut in Nigeria was the reason for the glitch BY STELLA IBADE/STAFF WRITER, UNITED KINGDOM
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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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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’ Award at Best… more
- 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
- 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
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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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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… more
- UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa's hottest leading Mart in North America...Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as 'Hot Spot' for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana's High Chief behind Asafo*“There's nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana's Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of 'Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango'
- UNVEILED: KEMI'S KITCHEN!'Africa's No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas'...Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*'We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature'-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there's re-incarnation*'Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans'-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
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CRIMINALITY IN GOD’S NAME IN AMERICA: Malawian Born Famous AFRICAN Prophet, SHEPHERD BUSHIRI Arrested with 10Kilogram COCAINE at JFK International Airport, New York…Baggage Carousel contains drug with a street market value of $1.5 million *Traveled on First Flight ticket from Johannesburg to New York * Deceived South African Immigration officials, Neatly checked in bag from Johannesburg being identical to regular bags carried by prophet * Forensic Tests proved connection, Fingerprints not found on Cocaine *Investigated, Detained, Released on BAIL in the sum of $100,000 Cash BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Reporting from New York
CRIMINALITY IN GOD’S NAME IN AMERICA:
Malawian Born Famous AFRICAN Prophet, SHEPHERD BUSHIRI Arrested...
SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting and Embarrassing a Waitress, NANA in Takoradi Restaurant *Suspect spotted by two Ghanaian genuine military officers *Attacked Ghanaian Army men for warning him to leave ‘food-waiter’ alone * Disgraceful: 29 Year old Nigerian Fake Military officer bites fingers of one of the Ghanaian Army mediators * Ghanaian Police overpowers, interrogates, lock up Fake army officer in station * ‘Please forgive me, I am sorry. I am a FAKE Nigerian Army. I have Never ever joined Nigerian Military in my life’-FRAIWI BY JOSEPH KUFOR/CRIME REPORTER, GHANA
SHOCKING:
FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting...
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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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‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest Billionaire …’Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo inspired me into Cement business’ *Lament: ‘Though twice divorced with three grown-up daughters, I Need a New BRIDE to call my wife’ * Immortalized mother, MARIYA after Dangote’s yacht, a 108-foot vessel at a whooping cost of $43million-INVESTIGATION BY ANNA ORIBADE, STAFF WRITER, LAGOS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
‘I Am Ready to Buy ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB in England’-ALIKO Dangote, Africa’s Richest...
SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA: Two NIGERIANS in Texas Arrested for Internet Wire Fraud…ordered to federal prison * ‘Idowu Olugbenga Temetan aka David Cole, 30, and Adetilewa Olamigoke Afolabi Ikuejuyone aka Kuffour Duval, 36, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit three counts of wire fraud’-U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick * Temetan admitted to one count of passport forgery, handed 51-month sentence, while Ikuejuyone received a 45-month sentence *Both defendants, not American citizens held severally liable to pay $187,422.60 in restitution as they face deportation proceedings following their sentences BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
SHAMEFUL IN AMERICA:
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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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ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE: 4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda Ora …Ambushed along Uzzebba road *Assailants hid in the bush, waited till law enforcement officers resumed duty *Two of the casualties identified as one Inspector S.E who was set to retire soon and one Sergeant Christian BRIDGET KALU/CRIME REPORTER, EDO STATE
ASSASSINATION IN EDO STATE:
4 NIGERIAN Policemen Killed, Set Ablaze at a Checkpoint in Sabongidda Ora
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INSIDE AMERICA DETENTION: Three NIGERIANS Arrested in Chicago for STEALING Maserati SUV Car, Carrying FAKE British Passports and Dud Drivers’ Licenses…Found to possess $53,000 Cash *Mayowa Balogun, Danteni Tijani and Dolapo Badmus, were picked up on January 23, in a car which came back stolen out of Ohio * Balogun and Badmus: charged only with possession of altered documents, a class 4 felony, Tijani’s bond fixed at $100,000 and placed on electronic monitoring * ‘All were carrying counterfeit passports and drivers’ licenses, mostly from Great Britain’-POLICE * ‘We found nearly $40,000 in the car’s glove compartment, and over $13,000 in a coat elsewhere in the car’-INVESTIGATORS BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSIDE AMERICA DETENTION:
Three NIGERIANS Arrested in Chicago for STEALING Maserati SUV Car, Carrying...
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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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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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BREAKING NEWS: United States Court Dismissed NIGERIAN STUDENTS’ suit against ALABAMA State University…30 students in trouble over Nigerian Government School Funds *U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama ruled in favor of Varsity *Judgement: ‘Plaintiff have adduced no evidence to show that they were treated differently than other similarly situated students’ *Nigerian Students claimed Alabama State University absorbed finances allocated to the students by the Nigerian Government * “Alabama State University is pleased with the Court’s ruling and the dismissal of the lawsuit brought by the students who were seeking to obtain monies that the University contended belong solely to the government of Nigeria and not the individual students”-Kenneth L. Thomas, general counsel for Alabama State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & TIM OGUCHI/CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
BREAKING NEWS:
United States Court Dismissed NIGERIAN STUDENTS’ suit against ALABAMA State University…30...
BREAKING NEWS: 25 Years old NIGERIAN Lady, MOTILEWA DEBORAH BOLANLE Emerges Youngest PhD Degree holder in Bishop Oyedepo’s Covenant University…Remains one of the youngest-ever from any Nigerian Varsity *Graduates as Doctor of Philosophy having satisfied all requirements for the Award *Professor Samuel Wara, Registrar awards her Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Senate 140th Meeting * “This journey tested me mentally, spiritually and physically. It was absolutely worth it. At 25, I am the youngest PhD holder produced from @CUHEBRON and one of the youngest from any Nigerian University #scholars”-Motilewa BY TOMIWA OLUWABUKOLA/EDUCATION REPORTER, LAGOS
BREAKING NEWS:
25 Years old NIGERIAN Lady, MOTILEWA DEBORAH BOLANLE Emerges Youngest PhD Degree holder...
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NIGERIA’S REGGAE LEGEND LAST INTERVIEW IN AMERICA: ‘My DREAM is to Play on same stage with STEPHEN MARLEY, a Multiple Grammy Award Winner’-Ras Kimono, Rub-A-Dub Master …’I have been working on a better Music Record deal in New York and Texas *Stages Music Concerts in Maryland, Atlanta, Massachusetts and New Port Richey Florida, Explains View of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie as a RASTAMAN * Receives Standing OVATION from African-Americans, Eulogized as one of Africa’s Evergreen Music Legends *Why PMAN can no longer organise Nigeria Music AWARD *HOW he continually use MUSIC to speak against Suppression, Injustice of the Government against the Masses BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF/UNITED STATES
NIGERIA’S REGGAE LEGEND LAST INTERVIEW IN AMERICA:
‘My DREAM is to Play on same stage with STEPHEN...
REGRETTABLE & SAD FOR AFRICA: Nigeria’s Music Star WIZKID, Band boys Deny AMERICAN P VISA for Open Air Concert in California…Missed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 14, April 21 *Unable to obtain U.S. Work Visa due to issues in Band boys’ documentation * Missed performance as first Nigerian act on Coachella world stage * Angry crowd ridicules Wizkid asking if he’s banned from entering USA * ‘BAND had some visa issues…I’m upset but see y’all next week. #GhettoboyStory #Coachella’-Whizkid *INDIO POLICE report fewer arrests at this year’s Coachella festival * “WE officially announced that Nigerian musician Wizkid would not be able to make it to the United States to perform”-Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival MANAGEMENT BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF in California
REGRETTABLE & SAD FOR AFRICA:
Nigeria’s Music Star WIZKID, Band boys Deny AMERICAN P VISA for...
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX IN TRAILBLAZING WEDDING: ROMANTIC Marriage of Prince HARRY & MEGHAN MARKLE Shake the WORLD…’Princess DIANA Resurrects’ in Power of LOVE *Couple reflects Class, Honor, Splendor, Simplicity, Honesty and Elegance *Ceremony Demonstrates Unification in Diversity, Blend of American/British Culture *Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, David Beckham, Elton John, George Clooney, barrister wife, Amal Clooney, actor Idris Elba, other top celebrities identifies with lovely couple *1.9 Billion audience watched on Television, TWO Receptions and Behind the scenes gist *”HE who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord”-Proverbs 16 verse 22 BY YVONNE ARAMIDE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER Reporting LIVE from Windsor, ENGLAND
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX IN TRAILBLAZING WEDDING:
ROMANTIC Marriage of Prince HARRY & MEGHAN MARKLE...
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BRAIN& BEAUTY IN AMERICA: NIGERIAN-AMERICAN Renowned Pediatrician, LANRE OMOJOKUN FALUSI is President, American Academy of Pediatrics DC chapter…Receives Award as Under 40 Leader in Health Medicine, Member-Diversity and Inclusion committee *Daily celebrated as a highly intelligent Genius in Pediatrics *Famous as Educational Programs Director at CCI Health and Wellness Services, a federally-qualified health center that serves over 50,000 individuals in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties *Focus on quality improvement, coordinating pediatric care, outreach to community organizations, educational seminars; programs for providers, students, and staff *Attended medical school at the University of Virginia, completed residency and chief residency at National Medical Center * Fluent in Yoruba, Spanish and English languages BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BRAIN& BEAUTY IN AMERICA:
NIGERIAN-AMERICAN Renowned Pediatrician, LANRE OMOJOKUN FALUSI is President,...
LIVING THE LIFE OF A GOOD LEADER: NIGERIA’S A-LIST Comedian, FRANCIS AGODA, alias I-GO DYE Shells Millions of Naira to build a World Class Hospital for his Community freely…Imports, Equip Hospital with State-of-the-Arts Medical Equipment from Europe *HIS Net Worth stands at $6.6 Million Dollars *Still remains a Motivational Speaker, Social Crusader, Philanthropist * ‘The challenges facing most people in Nigeria are the same, irrespective of our religious, political, ethnic backgrounds. We can make life more beautiful than we met it’-I Go dye BY IRENE IBADE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER
LIVING THE LIFE OF A GOOD LEADER:
NIGERIA’S A-LIST Comedian, FRANCIS AGODA, alias I-GO DYE Shells...
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TOTAL WAR AGAINST INTERNET SCAM IN OPERATION WIRE WIRE: American Govt, FBI Arraign NIGERIAN Man, TAIWO MUSILIUDEEN IDRIS for FRAUD…accused of conspiring with four other convicts to launder more than $411,000 in real estate proceeds *Apprehended on May 30 in Lagos by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission * Arrest is part of a six-month federal law enforcement effort that involved the Justice, Homeland Security and Treasury departments and the U.S. Postal Service *FACTS: “During a two-week period of “intensified” activity, there have been 74 arrests in the U.S., 29 in Nigeria, three in Canada, Mauritius and Poland”-U.S. attorney’s office in Pittsburgh BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, GINA OKOYE/CRIME EDITOR & TONY IDEMUDIA/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, ABUJA
TOTAL WAR AGAINST INTERNET SCAM IN OPERATION WIRE WIRE:
American Govt, FBI Arraign NIGERIAN Man, TAIWO...
BREAKING NEWS: CANADA Immortalizes Prince HARRY and MEGHAN Markle Marriage…Rolls out ROYAL Canadian Mint at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health * Duke of Sussex mother, DIANA late Princess of Wales toured the facility in 1991 *Possess long tradition of celebrating Canada’s ties to the monarchy and will be making a charitable donation of $25,000 * Silver coin had engraved portrait of the couple edged in Canadian maple leaves, English roses and escallop shells from Prince Harry’s coat of arms * “The Mint has a proud history of celebrating royal milestones and crafting a silver collector coin to congratulate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their marriage is our latest expression of Canada’s special attachment to the Royal family”- Sandra Hanington, president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING NEWS:
CANADA Immortalizes Prince HARRY and MEGHAN Markle Marriage…Rolls out ROYAL Canadian...
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NOW ON SALE IN AMAZON: #Best Seller Book end Hackers’ attempt into AMERICA’S Mid-term Election, stabilize National Security…Eliminates intrusion, fraud in Nigeria’s 2019 Election *lead Law Enforcement agencies on how to track, identifies Cyber attackers, read Terror codes *145 page book Exposes FAKE NEWS STORIES on social media platforms *In hot demand by Government agencies, United Nations, Security analysts; Cyber experts, Researchers, Senators; Congress members, journalists, others *Also available in Spanish edition, place your order, click: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1720487758/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1528062348&sr=8-2&keywords=george+otumu
NOW ON SALE IN AMAZON:
#Best Seller Book end Hackers’ attempt into AMERICA’S Mid-term Election,...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join International Publishing Distribution Association…Foreign body for companies in the field of Publishing Distribution *Attending 5th International Digital Distributors holding 6th, 7th June 2018 in Madrid, Spain *Meeting to discuss ‘New business models, worldwide growth of self-publishing, ‘Publishing and distribution of Hypermedia content’ * Mission is to promote the creativity of Nigerians to the rest of the world * Distributes 350+ books/200+ songs, works of Nigerian writers and musicians to 400+ stores in 100 countries, plus Amazon, Google Play store, and Apple store BY TEMINI IBADE/REPORTER, ABUJA
INSPIRING:
NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join...
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EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE, wins in FAYOSE’S LGA *Defeats Fayose’s protege, Kolapo Olusola in 12 Local Government Areas out of 16 * Fayemi polled 197,459 while Olusola scored 178,114 votes * Moneybags, vote-buyers, incidence of violence almost mar election * ‘Election was peaceful and to a large extent free and fair’-Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, President, Women Arise * ‘FAYEMI IN, the people of Ekiti have spoken against their Governor, outgoing governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose’-GARBA SHEHU, Senior Special Adviser to Nigerian President on Media & Publicity BY YINUSA IPADE/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI STATE, CHIME IKALU/STAFF WRITER POLITICS, LAGOS & LAURETTA IBONG, POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION:
FAYEMI, APC party flagbearer gives Peoples Democratic Party a BLOODY NOSE,...
DISGRACEFUL: I am guilty of STEALING over $900,000 being proceeds of Scam against Seven companies in United States and Abroad’-EMEKA NDUKWU, Nigerian born Naturalized American ….Confesses to U.S. District Court of Columbia: ‘I know I am guilty of Money Laundering’ *46 year old Nigerian Faces 57 months in prison and a fine of up to $200,000 *Agreed to forfeit his 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 and money judgment forfeiture in the amount of $429,848, Scheduled to be sentenced on July 19, 2018 * “Ndukwu participated in an ongoing conspiracy from 2013 through 2017 to receive and launder the proceeds of various cyber frauds, primarily arising from business e-mail compromise schemes”-Court document *INVESTIGATION conducted by U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu and Nancy McNamara, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
DISGRACEFUL:
I am guilty of STEALING over $900,000 being proceeds of Scam against Seven companies in...
NIGERIAN Daily TRUST Newspaper’s Editor, ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM wins 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence…African story conveys the human toll of terrorism and displacement *Distinguished jury selected him from among 238 applicants for the prize *Story tells about the struggle of two women: one from Cameroon and one from Nigeria who find their loved ones * Received award plus cash prize at a reception in New York *Prestigious award given by the International Center for Journalists in partnership with ONE and the Elliott family BY DALHATU RILWAN/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
NIGERIAN Daily TRUST Newspaper’s Editor, ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM wins 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence…African...
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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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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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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’...
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 NOSE, Holds World Title...
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 OGBONNA EMMANUEL as...
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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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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...
UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as ‘Hot Spot’ for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana’s High Chief behind Asafo*“There’s nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana’s Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of ‘Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango’
UNVEILED:
ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage...
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!’Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*’We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature’-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there’s re-incarnation*’Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans’-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!
‘Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans...
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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