WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial Board *Assures that by working together, the administration will deliver on America’s promise for the people * ‘We will strengthen our national spirit and ensure that America continues to shine as a beacon of freedom for all of the world to see’ * ‘Melania and I deeply appreciate your support. We are honoured to serve a country that we love and to work every day to improve the lives of the American people’-President DONALD TRUMP BY PAUL IMADE/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS
WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial...
NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre venue ‘Come to Africa, eat the Food’ *Celebrated as Best International Act in the world in 2018 *Condoles Afropop star, D’Banj on death of his 13month-old son by the pool side BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre...
INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading British actor, Comedian, Famous TV Presenter…Won BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance *Popular for role as socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom *Served as president of Footlights at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge *Received Martin Steele Prize for play production *Studied at St Joseph’s College at Ipswich, later Read law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge BY AKINYELE ADEPOJU/ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading British...
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23 …Celebrities, foreign media chiefs, diplomatic communities identify with event *Theme: ‘Role of Media in Ensuring Credible Elections and Maintenance of Good Governance’ * “We will be re-writing Nigeria’s media history through this epoch-making event”-Sola Olugbenro, boss of Solkem Entertainment BY IFEOMA OBELU/MEDIA REPORTER, LAGOS
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23 …Celebrities,...Latest News
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WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial Board *Assures that by working together, the administration will deliver on America’s promise for the people * ‘We will strengthen our national spirit and ensure that America continues to shine as a beacon of freedom for all of the world to see’ * ‘Melania and I deeply appreciate your support. We are honoured to serve a country that we love and to work every day to improve the lives of the American people’-President DONALD TRUMP BY PAUL IMADE/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS
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NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre venue ‘Come to Africa, eat the Food’ *Celebrated as Best International Act in the world in 2018 *Condoles Afropop star, D’Banj on death of his 13month-old son by the pool side BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading British actor, Comedian, Famous TV Presenter…Won BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance *Popular for role as socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom *Served as president of Footlights at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge *Received Martin Steele Prize for play production *Studied at St Joseph’s College at Ipswich, later Read law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge BY AKINYELE ADEPOJU/ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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The LOST NIGERIAN CHILD IN BRITAIN: EGBADO born YORUBA Princess, OMOBA SARA AINA sold into Slavery…Liberated from enslavement, adopted as god-daughter to Queen Victoria *Witnessed her parents death during attack, Ended up in court of King Ghezo as a slave at five years old, Renamed Sara Forbes Bonetta after the ship HMS Bonetta * Oke Odan native intended by her captors as a human sacrifice, Rescued by Captain Frederick E. Forbes of the Royal Navy, who convinced King Ghezo of Dahomey to give her to Queen Victoria *Married to Captain James Pinson Labulo Davies, a wealthy Victorian Lagos philanthropist at St Nicholas’ Church in Brighton, East Sussex *Sara, Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther were only Lagos indigènes the Royal Navy had standing orders to evacuate in the event of an uprising in Lagos *Died of Tuberculosis at age 37. Her grave number is 206 in the British Cemetery of Funchal near the Anglican Holy Trinity Church, Rua Quebra Costas Funchal, Madeira BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23 …Celebrities, foreign media chiefs, diplomatic communities identify with event *Theme: ‘Role of Media in Ensuring Credible Elections and Maintenance of Good Governance’ * “We will be re-writing Nigeria’s media history through this epoch-making event”-Sola Olugbenro, boss of Solkem Entertainment BY IFEOMA OBELU/MEDIA REPORTER, LAGOS
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NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre venue ‘Come to Africa, eat the Food’ *Celebrated as Best International Act in the world in 2018 *Condoles Afropop star, D’Banj on death of his 13month-old son by the pool side BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities...
Stella Obasanjo’s younger brother JOHN ABEBE Financially Broke, Goes to Ikoyi Prison…for Fraud, Forgery, Fabricated Evidence, Distortion of Facts *Suspect issued FAKE $4million to unsuspecting business partners *PLUS how he forged BP Exploration Nigeria Limited’s letter BY BOLA OPEYEMI/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
Stella Obasanjo’s younger brother JOHN ABEBE Financially Broke, Goes to Ikoyi...
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,...
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...
THE GREAT FALL: NIGERIAN Court orders Seizure of 56 Houses belonging to DIEZANI ALISON-MADUEKE worth £45million…Still facing Corruption Allegation * Expensive Penthouses, Flats in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, others in UK, USA * Properties bought through front companies linked to Diezani and her cousin, Donald Chidi Amamgbo *Investigators found documents at Amamgbo’s office that confirmed he owned 18 companies and properties in Britain and the United States * ‘We ordered a freeze on five upmarket properties in the British capital linked to Alison-Madueke and a number of her associates’-UK Court BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
THE GREAT FALL: NIGERIAN Court orders Seizure of 56 Houses belonging to DIEZANI ALISON-MADUEKE...
Former Abia State Governor’s Son, MICHAEL UZOR KALU Strikes Gold in Money Spilling Game Application….Making waves in United Kingdom *Start-up Apps multiplayer game records over 30 million downloads worldwide * Mobile Apps called ‘Tuberush’ encapsulate features that generates money for players, Available on Apple Store and Google Play at http://onelink.to/263cgd *Apps show where people can purchase coins, bet against each other and winner takes all. The winner at any point in time is permitted to covert the win to physical cash through paypal BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
Former Abia State Governor’s Son, MICHAEL UZOR KALU Strikes Gold in Money Spilling...
‘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...
DISGRACEFUL IN THE ‘HOUSE OF GOD’: JAMES ABIODUN ADENIYI, Apostolic Church in Christ General Overseer Arrested for N7.2million Fraud…Collect money from Innocent Victims for Immigrant jobs Abroad, Foreign Travels *Received N5.5 million cash from youths in his church for jobs placement Overseas * ‘It costs me the sum of N1.7million to obtain passports and visas for my church members’-Prophet James Abiodun Adeniyi BY ROLAND IGNATUS/BUSINESS REPORTER
DISGRACEFUL IN THE ‘HOUSE OF GOD’: JAMES ABIODUN ADENIYI, Apostolic...
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...
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...
INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading British actor, Comedian, Famous TV Presenter…Won BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance *Popular for role as socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom *Served as president of Footlights at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge *Received Martin Steele Prize for play production *Studied at St Joseph’s College at Ipswich, later Read law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge BY AKINYELE ADEPOJU/ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian...
FACEBOOK Connects NIGERIAN Lovers in 24hours, Married ONE WEEK Later *True LIFE Story of Chidinma Amedu, a furniture maker and Sophy Ijeoma, LG Mobile employee, a graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology * Wedding was planned in four days after medical compatibility tests *Ready to prove people claiming the pair rushed into marriage wrong, Ijeoma said: “I am happy that I married him. He is my kind of man” BY IWA FOLAKEMI/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, LAGOS
FACEBOOK Connects NIGERIAN Lovers in 24hours, Married ONE WEEK Later *True LIFE...
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...
NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna of Katsina died at General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital after battling an undisclosed ailment * ‘My brother his truly DEAD’-Ahmad Muntaqa Coomasie, deceased brother BY KAREEM IBRAHIM/CRIME REPORTER
NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna...
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,...
WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial Board *Assures that by working together, the administration will deliver on America’s promise for the people * ‘We will strengthen our national spirit and ensure that America continues to shine as a beacon of freedom for all of the world to see’ * ‘Melania and I deeply appreciate your support. We are honoured to serve a country that we love and to work every day to improve the lives of the American people’-President DONALD TRUMP BY PAUL IMADE/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS
WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija...
ROYAL SHAME IN AMERICA: PRINCE of Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, OSMOND EWEKA Defraud Americans of $54,000 in New York…Scam job seekers out of thousands of dollars promising non-existent offers, dragged before Manhattan Supreme Court *31 year old created bogus employment agency firms, advertised on Indeed.com * Interview victims, have them pay a fee ranging between $300 to $700 for uniforms, training, background checks and job placement *Married attorney Imade Igbinedion in an elaborate wedding in Nigeria in 2016 * ‘Relative, Royal Families, Great Descendants of late Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwe, Eweka II summon emergency meeting’-INVESTIGATION BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief in New York
ROYAL SHAME IN AMERICA: PRINCE of Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, OSMOND EWEKA Defraud...
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23 …Celebrities, foreign media chiefs, diplomatic communities identify with event *Theme: ‘Role of Media in Ensuring Credible Elections and Maintenance of Good Governance’ * “We will be re-writing Nigeria’s media history through this epoch-making event”-Sola Olugbenro, boss of Solkem Entertainment BY IFEOMA OBELU/MEDIA REPORTER, LAGOS
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award...
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...
EXCLUSIVE! African Undocumented Immigrants’ Secret hiding busted in America…Challenge facing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services *How they deceived Custom and Border Control Protection officers to gain entry *Some natives of Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Cameroon complicit *Untold details of how they opened Bank accounts, engaged in Grocery shopping, attend churches, working unlawfully BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief in New York
EXCLUSIVE! African Undocumented Immigrants’ Secret hiding busted in America…Challenge...
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...
‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by APC, I’m the Happiest Man that he’s back in PDP’-ATIKU ABUBAKAR, former Nigeria’s Vice president …Subjected to the most degrading treatment despite his status as the nation’s number three citizen * ‘If elected Nigeria’s President in 2019, I have vowed to devote 21% of the Federal budget to education’ BY YEKINI AHMED, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu, Nigerian-American Chairman/CEO Deedee Group of companies, Maryland, USA …I became Millionaire in Nigeria at the age of 37 years *Designed to give award to those helping or giving back to the community, a way to encourage others to start helping the poor *Still facing Lack of Sponsor, Divisiveness among Nigerians in Diaspora * ‘This Year’s event holding September 16th in Baltimore Maryland, USA will feature German’s Superstar, Me-Razor and Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum’-Demian BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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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NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre venue ‘Come to Africa, eat the Food’ *Celebrated as Best International Act in the world in 2018 *Condoles Afropop star, D’Banj on death of his 13month-old son by the pool side BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre venue… more
- ABOMINATION IN NIGERIA: Nigerian Man, JULIUS NWODE, already high on COCAINE Killed Father, 7-year old Sister using Cutlass, Axe....Attacked six other residents in Ebonyi state *Inflicted serious machete cuts on neighbors before he was later gunned down *25 year old burns color Candles, read 6 & 7 Book of Moses regularly *Earlier had altercation with his father who asked him where he had been * '“When he was attacking his father with machete, Julius’ sister came out and asked him why he was attacking their father. And he descended on her and clubbed her to death after killing the father'-Eye witness account * 'Julius killed himself after killing his father and sister. He murdered Nwode Nwignoaka and 7-years-old sister at Ifelemenu community, Ekpaomaka in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state'-Loveth Odah, spokesperson of the police in Ebonyi BY EGOLI CHUKA/CRIME REPORTER
- Stella Obasanjo's younger brother JOHN ABEBE Financially Broke, Goes to Ikoyi Prison...for Fraud, Forgery, Fabricated Evidence, Distortion of Facts *Suspect issued FAKE $4million to unsuspecting business partners *PLUS how he forged BP Exploration Nigeria Limited's letter BY BOLA OPEYEMI/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
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SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives Sexually Abuse 15 Year old Girl for 12 Months…Deceitfully promised to make Teenager Super Model through Spiritual Prayers * Girl loses Fallopian tube to Abortion caused by 55 year old ‘Man-of-God’ * Teenager tell Mother she was hypnotized for SEX by randy pastor in name of deliverance * FAKE Pastor heads Royal Heritage Church, Mafoluku, Lagos, lives flashy lifestyle at his home located at 8, Owolabi Street, Mafoluku *Picked Girl up in school daily for Sexual Escapades in hidden Hotel daily * ‘Anytime Pastor Danel had sex with me, he always record it’-Girl cries *Rushed to High Rocks Hospital located on 8, Afariogun Street, Charity Area, Oshodi-Isolo, Pastor have SEX with innocent Girls and Married Women *Distraught mother contacts Child Protection Network in Oshodi for help * ‘We tried to separate her from Pastor Daniel, took her to my granny in South East, but my daughter kept repeating that she wanted to have sexual intercourse with Daniel. We did our best to break her from the curse’-Mother lament * Pastor threatens investigating police officer in charge of the case, Ordered Arrested by Lagos Commissioner of Police * “The man (Daniel) brought in the girl with ectopic pregnancy (development of foetus in fallopian tube) and we saved her. He said the girl was impregnated by her boyfriend. Our records are there to show what she was treated for”-Dr Femi Oloyede, Associate Professor at High Rocks Hospital BY TITILAYO ADEMIDE/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives… more
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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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SHOCKING: FAKE AMERICA’S Marine Army Colonel, GARRICK SLACKS Arrested in Nigeria…For Defrauding vulnerable Nigerians seeking United States Visa *Engages in Fake Marriage promises to Nigerian ladies after sex with them * ‘I am GUILTY of the crime, please forgive me’-Garrick * ‘Forensic done using his fingerprints revealed that he is a wanted man in California. He ran to Nigeria to continue his heinous crimes’-INVESTIGATION * ‘Garrick would collect money from his victims, immediately relocate to another area where he would defraud other women. He was a serial fraudster who had used his position as a foreigner to defraud Nigerians, who are desperate to travel abroad, especially to the US. He is a serial and sophisticated fraudster’-Imo State Police BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, NIGERIA
SHOCKING: FAKE AMERICA’S Marine Army Colonel, GARRICK SLACKS Arrested in Nigeria…For Defrauding vulnerable Nigerians seeking… more
- THE GREAT FALL: NIGERIAN Court orders Seizure of 56 Houses belonging to DIEZANI ALISON-MADUEKE worth £45million...Still facing Corruption Allegation * Expensive Penthouses, Flats in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, others in UK, USA * Properties bought through front companies linked to Diezani and her cousin, Donald Chidi Amamgbo *Investigators found documents at Amamgbo's office that confirmed he owned 18 companies and properties in Britain and the United States * 'We ordered a freeze on five upmarket properties in the British capital linked to Alison-Madueke and a number of her associates'-UK Court BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
- Former Abia State Governor's Son, MICHAEL UZOR KALU Strikes Gold in Money Spilling Game Application....Making waves in United Kingdom *Start-up Apps multiplayer game records over 30 million downloads worldwide * Mobile Apps called 'Tuberush' encapsulate features that generates money for players, Available on Apple Store and Google Play at http://onelink.to/263cgd *Apps show where people can purchase coins, bet against each other and winner takes all. The winner at any point in time is permitted to covert the win to physical cash through paypal 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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AMERICA’S WIRETAPE INVESTIGATION: NIGERIA’S Most Notorious Drug Supplier in New York, EDWARD AIGBOJIE, 31 Others Busted in Sting Operation…ICE, NYPD found them culpable for Narcotics & Gambling …Sells Narcotic to Undercover police officers on Poker House at 446 Avenue and 536 East 5th Street in the East Village * Police recovered a handgun, a shotgun, an air rifle, a kilogram of suspected cocaine (over two pounds), quantities of heroin, several pounds of marijuana and approximately 2,000 pills of suspected Xanax * Recovered during court authorized searches: $125,000 cash, multiple money counters, gambling records, thousands of poker chips and two vehicles *Investigation uncovered a large-scale cocaine and heroin distribution network BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
AMERICA’S WIRETAPE INVESTIGATION: NIGERIA’S Most Notorious Drug Supplier in New York, EDWARD AIGBOJIE, 31 Others… more
- SENTENCED TO SEVEN AND HALF YEARS IN PRISON: NIGERIA'S Most Notorious Drug Trafficker in Britain, ADEWALE ADEROUNMU JAILED...For Supplying Cannabis worth N598 Million (£1.2million) *Worked as Postal delivery Driver, Conspired to supply drugs to North London *55 year old arrested after Border Force officers noticed unusually high number of intercepted drugs packages on his delivery route * Found to have couriered 100 parcels of drugs from Overseas at a street value of £1.2m within six years * Tells court at Old Bailey: 'I am Guilty, I Committed the Crime'-Adewale * "The issue of corrupt insiders is taken extremely seriously by the NCA in its mission to protect the public. With their privileged access they are crucial enablers of a wide range of criminality. In this case, we worked closely with the Parcelforce Worldwide security team to secure an arrest"-Steve McIntyre, Senior Investigations manager, National Crime Agency BY IMODE ITOHAN/CRIME REPORTER, UNITED KINGDOM
- DISGRACEFUL IN THE 'HOUSE OF GOD': JAMES ABIODUN ADENIYI, Apostolic Church in Christ General Overseer Arrested for N7.2million Fraud...Collect money from Innocent Victims for Immigrant jobs Abroad, Foreign Travels *Received N5.5 million cash from youths in his church for jobs placement Overseas * 'It costs me the sum of N1.7million to obtain passports and visas for my church members'-Prophet James Abiodun Adeniyi BY ROLAND IGNATUS/BUSINESS REPORTER
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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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INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading British actor, Comedian, Famous TV Presenter…Won BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance *Popular for role as socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom *Served as president of Footlights at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge *Received Martin Steele Prize for play production *Studied at St Joseph’s College at Ipswich, later Read law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge BY AKINYELE ADEPOJU/ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading… more
- FACEBOOK Connects NIGERIAN Lovers in 24hours, Married ONE WEEK Later *True LIFE Story of Chidinma Amedu, a furniture maker and Sophy Ijeoma, LG Mobile employee, a graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology * Wedding was planned in four days after medical compatibility tests *Ready to prove people claiming the pair rushed into marriage wrong, Ijeoma said: "I am happy that I married him. He is my kind of man" BY IWA FOLAKEMI/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, LAGOS
- 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
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NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna of Katsina died at General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital after battling an undisclosed ailment * ‘My brother his truly DEAD’-Ahmad Muntaqa Coomasie, deceased brother BY KAREEM IBRAHIM/CRIME REPORTER
NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna of Katsina died at General… more
- 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
- 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
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WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial Board *Assures that by working together, the administration will deliver on America’s promise for the people * ‘We will strengthen our national spirit and ensure that America continues to shine as a beacon of freedom for all of the world to see’ * ‘Melania and I deeply appreciate your support. We are honoured to serve a country that we love and to work every day to improve the lives of the American people’-President DONALD TRUMP BY PAUL IMADE/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS
WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial Board… more
- ROYAL SHAME IN AMERICA: PRINCE of Nigeria's Benin Kingdom, OSMOND EWEKA Defraud Americans of $54,000 in New York...Scam job seekers out of thousands of dollars promising non-existent offers, dragged before Manhattan Supreme Court *31 year old created bogus employment agency firms, advertised on Indeed.com * Interview victims, have them pay a fee ranging between $300 to $700 for uniforms, training, background checks and job placement *Married attorney Imade Igbinedion in an elaborate wedding in Nigeria in 2016 * 'Relative, Royal Families, Great Descendants of late Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwe, Eweka II summon emergency meeting'-INVESTIGATION BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief in New York
- 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
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NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23 …Celebrities, foreign media chiefs, diplomatic communities identify with event *Theme: ‘Role of Media in Ensuring Credible Elections and Maintenance of Good Governance’ * “We will be re-writing Nigeria’s media history through this epoch-making event”-Sola Olugbenro, boss of Solkem Entertainment BY IFEOMA OBELU/MEDIA REPORTER, LAGOS
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23… more
- 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
- 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
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EXCLUSIVE! African Undocumented Immigrants’ Secret hiding busted in America…Challenge facing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services *How they deceived Custom and Border Control Protection officers to gain entry *Some natives of Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Cameroon complicit *Untold details of how they opened Bank accounts, engaged in Grocery shopping, attend churches, working unlawfully BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief in New York
EXCLUSIVE! African Undocumented Immigrants’ Secret hiding busted in America…Challenge facing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services *How… more
- Nigeria's ex-Finance Minister, NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA Reigns as Board Member of Twitter...Named alongside American lawyer Robert Zoellick *Harvard-educated economist Okonjo-Iweala has around 860,000 Twitter followers * Twitter possess over 336 million users, gaining widespread popularity among Africans who use it to amplify their concerns and create online communities * 'As we strive to build a better world for tomorrow, Twitter can amplify messages and drive critical conversations around today's most important issues'-Okonjo-Iweala *"We are confident they will be incredible assets to Twitter as we continue to focus on driving transparency and making Twitter a safer, healthier place for everyone who uses our service"- Twitter's Executive Chairman Omid Kordestani BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- 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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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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‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by APC, I’m the Happiest Man that he’s back in PDP’-ATIKU ABUBAKAR, former Nigeria’s Vice president …Subjected to the most degrading treatment despite his status as the nation’s number three citizen * ‘If elected Nigeria’s President in 2019, I have vowed to devote 21% of the Federal budget to education’ BY YEKINI AHMED, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by APC, I’m the Happiest Man that he’s… more
- WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: 'We're Prosecuting ORJI UZOR KALU for STEALING N7.6billion Abia State Funds'-EFCC ....As Governor between 2001 and September 2006 you procured Slok Nigeria Ltd, Retained N7.2billion in Inland Bank Plc account * 'You collaborated with Udeh Jones Udeogu Slok Nigeria and Emeka Abone (at large) in concealing the genuine origin of an aggregate sum of N7, 197,871,208.70…' * 'I am Innocent, not GUILTY to the amended 39-count charge read to me before Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos'-KALU * 'The alleged offence violates Section 17(c) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004, and was liable to be punished under Section 16. It breached Section 427 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap 77, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990' BY CHINWE OBINAKA/CRIME WRITER, LAGOS
- 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
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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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The LOST NIGERIAN CHILD IN BRITAIN: EGBADO born YORUBA Princess, OMOBA SARA AINA sold into Slavery…Liberated from enslavement, adopted as god-daughter to Queen Victoria *Witnessed her parents death during attack, Ended up in court of King Ghezo as a slave at five years old, Renamed Sara Forbes Bonetta after the ship HMS Bonetta * Oke Odan native intended by her captors as a human sacrifice, Rescued by Captain Frederick E. Forbes of the Royal Navy, who convinced King Ghezo of Dahomey to give her to Queen Victoria *Married to Captain James Pinson Labulo Davies, a wealthy Victorian Lagos philanthropist at St Nicholas’ Church in Brighton, East Sussex *Sara, Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther were only Lagos indigènes the Royal Navy had standing orders to evacuate in the event of an uprising in Lagos *Died of Tuberculosis at age 37. Her grave number is 206 in the British Cemetery of Funchal near the Anglican Holy Trinity Church, Rua Quebra Costas Funchal, Madeira BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
The LOST NIGERIAN CHILD IN BRITAIN: EGBADO born YORUBA Princess, OMOBA SARA AINA sold into… more
- 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
- 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'
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NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America …Tell celebrities inside Microsoft Theatre venue ‘Come to Africa, eat the Food’ *Celebrated as Best International Act in the world in 2018 *Condoles Afropop star, D’Banj on death of his 13month-old son by the pool side BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA’S Music Superstar, DAVIDO wins BET Awards in America
…Tell celebrities inside Microsoft...
ABOMINATION IN NIGERIA: Nigerian Man, JULIUS NWODE, already high on COCAINE Killed Father, 7-year old Sister using Cutlass, Axe….Attacked six other residents in Ebonyi state *Inflicted serious machete cuts on neighbors before he was later gunned down *25 year old burns color Candles, read 6 & 7 Book of Moses regularly *Earlier had altercation with his father who asked him where he had been * ‘“When he was attacking his father with machete, Julius’ sister came out and asked him why he was attacking their father. And he descended on her and clubbed her to death after killing the father’-Eye witness account * ‘Julius killed himself after killing his father and sister. He murdered Nwode Nwignoaka and 7-years-old sister at Ifelemenu community, Ekpaomaka in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state’-Loveth Odah, spokesperson of the police in Ebonyi BY EGOLI CHUKA/CRIME REPORTER
ABOMINATION IN NIGERIA:
Nigerian Man, JULIUS NWODE, already high on COCAINE Killed Father, 7-year old...
Stella Obasanjo’s younger brother JOHN ABEBE Financially Broke, Goes to Ikoyi Prison…for Fraud, Forgery, Fabricated Evidence, Distortion of Facts *Suspect issued FAKE $4million to unsuspecting business partners *PLUS how he forged BP Exploration Nigeria Limited’s letter BY BOLA OPEYEMI/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
Stella Obasanjo’s younger brother JOHN ABEBE Financially Broke, Goes to Ikoyi Prison…for...
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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
…’We...
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World
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SHOCKING: FAKE AMERICA’S Marine Army Colonel, GARRICK SLACKS Arrested in Nigeria…For Defrauding vulnerable Nigerians seeking United States Visa *Engages in Fake Marriage promises to Nigerian ladies after sex with them * ‘I am GUILTY of the crime, please forgive me’-Garrick * ‘Forensic done using his fingerprints revealed that he is a wanted man in California. He ran to Nigeria to continue his heinous crimes’-INVESTIGATION * ‘Garrick would collect money from his victims, immediately relocate to another area where he would defraud other women. He was a serial fraudster who had used his position as a foreigner to defraud Nigerians, who are desperate to travel abroad, especially to the US. He is a serial and sophisticated fraudster’-Imo State Police BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, NIGERIA
SHOCKING:
FAKE AMERICA’S Marine Army Colonel, GARRICK SLACKS Arrested in Nigeria…For Defrauding...
THE GREAT FALL: NIGERIAN Court orders Seizure of 56 Houses belonging to DIEZANI ALISON-MADUEKE worth £45million…Still facing Corruption Allegation * Expensive Penthouses, Flats in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, others in UK, USA * Properties bought through front companies linked to Diezani and her cousin, Donald Chidi Amamgbo *Investigators found documents at Amamgbo’s office that confirmed he owned 18 companies and properties in Britain and the United States * ‘We ordered a freeze on five upmarket properties in the British capital linked to Alison-Madueke and a number of her associates’-UK Court BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
THE GREAT FALL:
NIGERIAN Court orders Seizure of 56 Houses belonging to DIEZANI ALISON-MADUEKE worth...
Former Abia State Governor’s Son, MICHAEL UZOR KALU Strikes Gold in Money Spilling Game Application….Making waves in United Kingdom *Start-up Apps multiplayer game records over 30 million downloads worldwide * Mobile Apps called ‘Tuberush’ encapsulate features that generates money for players, Available on Apple Store and Google Play at http://onelink.to/263cgd *Apps show where people can purchase coins, bet against each other and winner takes all. The winner at any point in time is permitted to covert the win to physical cash through paypal BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
Former Abia State Governor’s Son, MICHAEL UZOR KALU Strikes Gold in Money Spilling Game Application….Making...
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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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NIGERIA, Africa’s most...
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AMERICA’S WIRETAPE INVESTIGATION: NIGERIA’S Most Notorious Drug Supplier in New York, EDWARD AIGBOJIE, 31 Others Busted in Sting Operation…ICE, NYPD found them culpable for Narcotics & Gambling …Sells Narcotic to Undercover police officers on Poker House at 446 Avenue and 536 East 5th Street in the East Village * Police recovered a handgun, a shotgun, an air rifle, a kilogram of suspected cocaine (over two pounds), quantities of heroin, several pounds of marijuana and approximately 2,000 pills of suspected Xanax * Recovered during court authorized searches: $125,000 cash, multiple money counters, gambling records, thousands of poker chips and two vehicles *Investigation uncovered a large-scale cocaine and heroin distribution network BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
AMERICA’S WIRETAPE INVESTIGATION:
NIGERIA’S Most Notorious Drug Supplier in New York, EDWARD...
DISGRACEFUL IN THE ‘HOUSE OF GOD’: JAMES ABIODUN ADENIYI, Apostolic Church in Christ General Overseer Arrested for N7.2million Fraud…Collect money from Innocent Victims for Immigrant jobs Abroad, Foreign Travels *Received N5.5 million cash from youths in his church for jobs placement Overseas * ‘It costs me the sum of N1.7million to obtain passports and visas for my church members’-Prophet James Abiodun Adeniyi BY ROLAND IGNATUS/BUSINESS REPORTER
DISGRACEFUL IN THE ‘HOUSE OF GOD’:
JAMES ABIODUN ADENIYI, Apostolic Church in Christ General...
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical...
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EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA
“Never attribute to malevolence...
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial
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EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
ALIKO DANGOTE: Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire...
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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
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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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INSPIRING: RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading British actor, Comedian, Famous TV Presenter…Won BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance *Popular for role as socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom *Served as president of Footlights at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge *Received Martin Steele Prize for play production *Studied at St Joseph’s College at Ipswich, later Read law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge BY AKINYELE ADEPOJU/ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
INSPIRING:
RICHARD AYOADE, Son of a Nigerian Electrical Engineer Father, Norwegian Mother is a leading...
FACEBOOK Connects NIGERIAN Lovers in 24hours, Married ONE WEEK Later *True LIFE Story of Chidinma Amedu, a furniture maker and Sophy Ijeoma, LG Mobile employee, a graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology * Wedding was planned in four days after medical compatibility tests *Ready to prove people claiming the pair rushed into marriage wrong, Ijeoma said: “I am happy that I married him. He is my kind of man” BY IWA FOLAKEMI/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, LAGOS
FACEBOOK Connects NIGERIAN Lovers in 24hours, Married ONE WEEK Later
*True LIFE Story of Chidinma Amedu,...
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...
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NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna of Katsina died at General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital after battling an undisclosed ailment * ‘My brother his truly DEAD’-Ahmad Muntaqa Coomasie, deceased brother BY KAREEM IBRAHIM/CRIME REPORTER
NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna of Katsina...
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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WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News …Writes Naija Standard Newspaper Editorial Board *Assures that by working together, the administration will deliver on America’s promise for the people * ‘We will strengthen our national spirit and ensure that America continues to shine as a beacon of freedom for all of the world to see’ * ‘Melania and I deeply appreciate your support. We are honoured to serve a country that we love and to work every day to improve the lives of the American people’-President DONALD TRUMP BY PAUL IMADE/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, LAGOS
WHITE HOUSE Endorses Cybersecurity Technology Book on Fake News
…Writes Naija Standard Newspaper...
ROYAL SHAME IN AMERICA: PRINCE of Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, OSMOND EWEKA Defraud Americans of $54,000 in New York…Scam job seekers out of thousands of dollars promising non-existent offers, dragged before Manhattan Supreme Court *31 year old created bogus employment agency firms, advertised on Indeed.com * Interview victims, have them pay a fee ranging between $300 to $700 for uniforms, training, background checks and job placement *Married attorney Imade Igbinedion in an elaborate wedding in Nigeria in 2016 * ‘Relative, Royal Families, Great Descendants of late Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwe, Eweka II summon emergency meeting’-INVESTIGATION BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief in New York
ROYAL SHAME IN AMERICA:
PRINCE of Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, OSMOND EWEKA Defraud Americans of $54,000...
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...
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NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST: The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23 …Celebrities, foreign media chiefs, diplomatic communities identify with event *Theme: ‘Role of Media in Ensuring Credible Elections and Maintenance of Good Governance’ * “We will be re-writing Nigeria’s media history through this epoch-making event”-Sola Olugbenro, boss of Solkem Entertainment BY IFEOMA OBELU/MEDIA REPORTER, LAGOS
NIGERIAN JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST:
The WORLD Celebrates NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT Award September 23
…Celebrities,...
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,...
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EXCLUSIVE! African Undocumented Immigrants’ Secret hiding busted in America…Challenge facing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services *How they deceived Custom and Border Control Protection officers to gain entry *Some natives of Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Cameroon complicit *Untold details of how they opened Bank accounts, engaged in Grocery shopping, attend churches, working unlawfully BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief in New York
EXCLUSIVE!
African Undocumented Immigrants’ Secret hiding busted in America…Challenge facing...
Nigeria’s ex-Finance Minister, NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA Reigns as Board Member of Twitter…Named alongside American lawyer Robert Zoellick *Harvard-educated economist Okonjo-Iweala has around 860,000 Twitter followers * Twitter possess over 336 million users, gaining widespread popularity among Africans who use it to amplify their concerns and create online communities * ‘As we strive to build a better world for tomorrow, Twitter can amplify messages and drive critical conversations around today’s most important issues’-Okonjo-Iweala *”We are confident they will be incredible assets to Twitter as we continue to focus on driving transparency and making Twitter a safer, healthier place for everyone who uses our service”- Twitter’s Executive Chairman Omid Kordestani BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
Nigeria’s ex-Finance Minister, NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA Reigns as Board Member of Twitter…Named...
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,...
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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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‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by APC, I’m the Happiest Man that he’s back in PDP’-ATIKU ABUBAKAR, former Nigeria’s Vice president …Subjected to the most degrading treatment despite his status as the nation’s number three citizen * ‘If elected Nigeria’s President in 2019, I have vowed to devote 21% of the Federal budget to education’ BY YEKINI AHMED, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR, ABUJA
‘NIGERIA’S Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI maliciously Prosecuted by APC, I’m the Happiest...
WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: ‘We’re Prosecuting ORJI UZOR KALU for STEALING N7.6billion Abia State Funds’-EFCC ….As Governor between 2001 and September 2006 you procured Slok Nigeria Ltd, Retained N7.2billion in Inland Bank Plc account * ‘You collaborated with Udeh Jones Udeogu Slok Nigeria and Emeka Abone (at large) in concealing the genuine origin of an aggregate sum of N7, 197,871,208.70…’ * ‘I am Innocent, not GUILTY to the amended 39-count charge read to me before Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos’-KALU * ‘The alleged offence violates Section 17(c) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004, and was liable to be punished under Section 16. It breached Section 427 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap 77, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990’ BY CHINWE OBINAKA/CRIME WRITER, LAGOS
WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA:
‘We’re Prosecuting ORJI UZOR KALU for STEALING N7.6billion...
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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...
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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