MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI to WASHINGTON April 30…Meeting to be on ways of enhancing strategic partnership and advance shared priorities * Boko Haram in Trouble, as discussion focus mainly on fighting terrorism, threats to peace and security, building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader * “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity”-WHITE HOUSE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI...
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 in Bishop...
TURMOIL INSIDE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD IN USA: NIGERIAN Man, KEN OGBEMUDIA Arrested, Charged for Terrorism, Unlawful Entry in GEORGIA…Threatens to Blow up Church, Shoot up Congregation Parishioners inside ‘House-of-God’, Under Investigation by Department of Homeland Security *Sends dangerous Texts, Voicemails to several people with a promise to kill them *Booked into Cobb County Jail without bond, How Church’s pastor turned him in * ‘I Confessed to RCCG, Heaven’s Gate’s pastor, others that Ogbemudia compelled me to purchase two AK-47’s and 600 rounds of ammunition’-Karen James, female friend of Ogbemudia * “The messages said he was going to shoot up the church and kill many of the members inside. We have not located the weapons, but we have to assume they exist. We have to assume this could have turned into a mass shooting at a church. James declined connection with gun”-Marietta Police Officer Chuck McPhilamy BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Live in Georgia
TURMOIL INSIDE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD IN USA: NIGERIAN Man, KEN OGBEMUDIA Arrested, Charged for Terrorism,...
BUSTED: ‘NIGERIAN Man, SAMSON OTUEDON Apprehended, Caught with FAKE $400,000 counterfeit bills’-Nigeria’s Anti-graft agency, EFCC ….Suspect confessed: ‘I operate a Syndicate group that used fake dollar bills to scam unsuspecting clients’ * Investigators launched into Otuedon’s activities in Nasarawa, Nigeria’s north central state after it received reports the group was producing fake dollar bills * “Those conversant with currency trading in Nigeria know that most legal and illegal bureau de change operators come from the north”-Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman for Economic and Financial Crimes Commission * “$100 bill is the most frequently counterfeited denomination of United States currency outside the United States due to its broad circulation overseas”-United States official BY KEN EGBAGU/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, ABUJA
BUSTED: ‘NIGERIAN Man, SAMSON OTUEDON Apprehended, Caught with FAKE $400,000 counterfeit bills’-Nigeria’s...
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MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI to WASHINGTON April 30…Meeting to be on ways of enhancing strategic partnership and advance shared priorities * Boko Haram in Trouble, as discussion focus mainly on fighting terrorism, threats to peace and security, building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader * “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity”-WHITE HOUSE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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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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TURMOIL INSIDE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD IN USA: NIGERIAN Man, KEN OGBEMUDIA Arrested, Charged for Terrorism, Unlawful Entry in GEORGIA…Threatens to Blow up Church, Shoot up Congregation Parishioners inside ‘House-of-God’, Under Investigation by Department of Homeland Security *Sends dangerous Texts, Voicemails to several people with a promise to kill them *Booked into Cobb County Jail without bond, How Church’s pastor turned him in * ‘I Confessed to RCCG, Heaven’s Gate’s pastor, others that Ogbemudia compelled me to purchase two AK-47’s and 600 rounds of ammunition’-Karen James, female friend of Ogbemudia * “The messages said he was going to shoot up the church and kill many of the members inside. We have not located the weapons, but we have to assume they exist. We have to assume this could have turned into a mass shooting at a church. James declined connection with gun”-Marietta Police Officer Chuck McPhilamy BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Live in Georgia
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BUSTED: ‘NIGERIAN Man, SAMSON OTUEDON Apprehended, Caught with FAKE $400,000 counterfeit bills’-Nigeria’s Anti-graft agency, EFCC ….Suspect confessed: ‘I operate a Syndicate group that used fake dollar bills to scam unsuspecting clients’ * Investigators launched into Otuedon’s activities in Nasarawa, Nigeria’s north central state after it received reports the group was producing fake dollar bills * “Those conversant with currency trading in Nigeria know that most legal and illegal bureau de change operators come from the north”-Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman for Economic and Financial Crimes Commission * “$100 bill is the most frequently counterfeited denomination of United States currency outside the United States due to its broad circulation overseas”-United States official BY KEN EGBAGU/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, ABUJA
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DISGRACEFUL IN AMERICA: NIGERIA’S Senator, ANDY UBA Dragged to Court for OWING $35,448.55 in Water And Power Bill in California Apartment…Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provides amenities to Building 7014 LaTijera Boulevard, Westchester, CA90045 * ‘No Withdrawal Funds in Uba’s Bank Account Numbers: 6594661000, 7594661000 and 8594661000, opened on March 25, 2002, April 11, 2013 and May 17, 2013’ * Unlimited Civil Case with number BC644243 assigned to the Honourable Rita Miller sitting at Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles * Becomes Indebted from March 26, 2002 through November 23, 2016 to February 2, 2018 after he agreed to settle his indebtedness out of court pursuant to a document tagged ‘Stipulated Settlement’ * Summon served on Andy Uba by publication in The Metropolitan News, being a newspaper of general circulation at Los Angeles * Judge Ready to Pass Judgement against Uba if he fails in his ‘Stipulated Settlement’ on before April 30, 2018 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA’S FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & SAMSON SHOAGA, GROUP MANAGING EDITOR, LAGOS, NIGERIA
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SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting and Embarrassing a Waitress, NANA in Takoradi Restaurant *Suspect spotted by two Ghanaian genuine military officers *Attacked Ghanaian Army men for warning him to leave ‘food-waiter’ alone * Disgraceful: 29 Year old Nigerian Fake Military officer bites fingers of one of the Ghanaian Army mediators * Ghanaian Police overpowers, interrogates, lock up Fake army officer in station * ‘Please forgive me, I am sorry. I am a FAKE Nigerian Army. I have Never ever joined Nigerian Military in my life’-FRAIWI BY JOSEPH KUFOR/CRIME REPORTER, GHANA
SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For...
IN URGENT NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NIGERIAN Mechanical Engineering Genius, OLAYEMI OLUWABAMIGBE SAMSON creates Tri-pod Cycle Business Company in Lagos State…Converting Used Pure Water Nylon to make Designers’ SHOES, BAGS, Rain Coats * Says: ‘Recycled Nylon transforms the Environmental Nuisance into useful Products’ *Pleads with Corporate Organisations to use product to Advertise, Identify with Schools and Markets *VOWS: “Pure Water Nylon will become of value as people will love investing in the initiative and Help create collection hubs across communities in Lagos state because of the popularity the recycling of the used nylons have gained” BY LATIFAT ORIADE/CORRESPONDENT, LAGOS
IN URGENT NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NIGERIAN Mechanical Engineering Genius, OLAYEMI...
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto...
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos...
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World *...
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here BY YVONNE ARABEL/AUTO REPORTER THIS...
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster vehicle mangles his body beyond recognition *Leaves Behind 5 years, 2 ½ old year children *Church foots burial bills, plans to hold Funeral Service next Sunday *How he was about to getting stable with his documentation….
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster...
END OF THE ROAD: South African Police Busts TWO Nigerians, CHINEDU IGALI, OSADOLOR EMMANUEL in Cape Town…For Secretly Printing FAKE Currencies *Caught using machines to roll out currencies in Rands, Dollars, Euro, Naira and Pound Sterling *Beg for Forgiveness, Apologizes, Blame the Devil for Deceiving them * ‘We round the Nigerians up while printing FAKE Currencies in a hidden Apartment. They will be prosecuted’-South African Police BY IYADE TEMITOPE/CRIME REPORTER, SOUTH AFRICA
END OF THE ROAD: South African Police Busts TWO Nigerians, CHINEDU IGALI, OSADOLOR...
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...
HURRICANE IRMA SCAM IN USA: 43 Year old Undocumented NIGERIAN, OLUSEYI JEREMIAH OLAGOKE ADEBAYO in TEXAS Forges Identification Card, U.S. Passport, Parade FAKE Visa…to Defraud America of $119,000 home disaster loan in Florida *Indicted, Charged with Fraud in connection with a major disaster, forgery or false use of a passport and aggravated identity theft *Adebayo used an American man’s ID to apply online for a Small Business Administration loan for property in Orlando, Florida * Arrested after trying to pick up check last month at a post office in Houston BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Houston, Texas
HURRICANE IRMA SCAM IN USA: 43 year old Undocumented NIGERIAN, OLUSEYI JEREMIAH OLAGOKE...
REVEALING: ‘NIGERIAN Conman, BABAJIDE FADEYIBI Behind AMERICA’S Mystery Shopper Fraud of $1.3Million Tax Payers’ Fund’-United States Federal Agents …Instructs Gang-members to cash Cashier’s Check, Money Orders, Western Union at their Banks *Orchestrates an international fraud ring that stole from 500 innocent Americans * ‘Fadeyibi, the alleged ringleader, one of his co-defendants, Oyeyemi Arogundade hiding in Nigeria’-United States Court Document * Six other co-defendants have been convicted of crimes relating to this alleged fraud BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
REVEALING: ‘NIGERIAN Conman, BABAJIDE FADEYIBI Behind AMERICA’S Mystery...
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...
CRUEL & SHOCKING: NIGERIAN FAMOUS Musician, ZAINAB NIELSEN (Alizee), 4 year old Daughter Killed by European Husband in Banana Island Apartment, Lagos…Over Misunderstanding, Jealousy *Police discovers marks of violence on bodies, homicide unit is investigating * 29 year old Deceased musician billed to perform April 29 in the southern city of Warri * Danish Husband, Peter Schau Nielsen blames the Devil for action * Last year she signed a lucrative deal with Japan-based Petra Entertainment BY JOYCE NWACHUKWU/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, LAGOS
CRUEL & SHOCKING: NIGERIAN FAMOUS Musician, ZAINAB NIELSEN (Alizee), 4 year old...
66 YEARS BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS: ‘Bola Ahmed TINUBU is a FOUNTAIN of Ideas for Economic Development, a True Humanitarian, Great Contributor to Nigeria & Africa’s Progress’-President Muhammadu BUHARI …Says ‘HE is a Political Partner and Strategist’ *We are constructing a nation where leaders no longer rule by whim but govern according to law and for the betterment of the people *We will replace Corruption with correctness, Insecurity with safety and Poverty with prosperity * We need massive investments in agriculture, a sector that employs over 65 per cent of our people * The road we tread is rough and hard in spots, but that march is inevitable BY OLUCHI IKENGA/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
66 YEARS BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS: ‘Bola Ahmed TINUBU is a FOUNTAIN of Ideas for Economic...
TRENDING: NIGERIA’S Famous Music RAP Artiste, 2SHOTZ Turns Photographer, Film-maker in AMERICA…Cover Ceremonies, Parties, Events in Texas *Left Nigeria in 2016, Relocates to United States *Had Professional training in Hollywood *Runs a Film-making outfit called ‘Studio High Definition’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
TRENDING: NIGERIA’S Famous Music RAP Artiste, 2SHOTZ Turns Photographer, Film-maker...
UNBELIEVABLE: NIGERIAN Reverend, PATRICK HENRY EDET Dumps Catholic Priesthood for Marriage…Says ‘I Am Happy to Marry a Woman of my Choice, I Will Still make Heaven’ * Boasts: ‘Now I know what I am Missing in Marriage’ * Traditional Wedding took place two days earlier * His wife, Inyene Sampson Akpan, a graduate of University of Uyo hails from Atai Ibiaku Itam in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State *Resigned from priesthood on August 2nd last year during his radio programme, Grace and Inspiration on Planet FM BY MONICA EWEKA/STAFF WRITER, AKWA IBOM
UNBELIEVABLE: NIGERIAN Reverend, PATRICK HENRY EDET Dumps Catholic Priesthood for...
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Conman, DONATUS EMEKA ONYEJIUWA Defrauds Bangladeshi Varsity Don of $3,308…Arrested, Placed on 2-day Remand in Sylhet *Suspect is King of International gang which conned Tk4.76 lakh out of a SUST professor *Arrived Bangladeshi for 3 months, Detained by Detective Branch police at a hotel on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway * Deceived Prof. Faruque Miah of Genetic Engineering dept. at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology over FAKE academic confab in USA *Case filed with Shah Paran police station under the Special Powers Act, 1974 BY LUKMAN JUBRIL/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, Live in Bangladeshi
SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Conman, DONATUS EMEKA ONYEJIUWA Defrauds Bangladeshi Varsity Don...
HISTORIC: NIGERIA’S President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI Receives Martin Luther King’s Family…During First Black History Month National Black Excellence and Exceptional African Leadership Award 2018 *Identifies with African-American Human Rights Activism *Celebrate LIFE & TIMES of late Martin Luther King Jnr’s sacrifices for Black Race * “Nigeria is home to us. We are strongly happy that Nigerians and other African nations are part of the entire black race that Martin Luther King Jnr represents”-Ambassador Erika Bennett BY PELUMI TINUMI, REPORTER, ABUJA
HISTORIC: NIGERIA’S President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI Receives Martin Luther King’s...
APPREHENDED FOR MONEY LAUNDERING IN AMERICA: 50 YEAR Old NIGERIAN, ANTHONY UKWUANI alias ‘Onye Oncha Na ngwo’ Arrested in Texas, on Trial for Financial Crimes * Huge sums of dollars found inside ‘Ghana-Must-Go-Bags’ to be delivered to a prominent Nigerian in United States *Investigators examines courier’s call-logs, text messages, tracing money connection to wealthy Nigerian businessman in Houston * Clear violation of Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-570)United States BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
APPREHENDED FOR MONEY LAUNDERING IN AMERICA: 50 YEAR Old NIGERIAN, ANTHONY UKWUANI...
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...
AFTER 7 YEARS OF MARRIAGE: NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Deputy Editor-in-Chief, PETER EJIOFOR Celebrates, WIFE (Hannah) Delivers Quadruplets (4 BOYS) …Says: ‘I Have Always Hold unto the Omnipotence, Sovereignty and Miraculous Power of God over all situations’ * Several Medical Doctors report had said we were medically healthy, and that nothing was wrong with us’ * ‘When God says YES, No circumstance or anyone can say NO’ * Quadruplets delivered at 9.24am, being nursed in incubators at Crystal Specialist Hospital, Akonwonjo, Lagos BY RACHAEL AKARE/MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT, LAGOS
AFTER 7 YEARS OF MARRIAGE: NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Deputy Editor-in-Chief, PETER EJIOFOR...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN, OMOBOLANLE ATINUKE FENNY Makes History as Outstanding Student…HAD PhD at University of Texas, Graduation Ceremony set for May 2018 *Studied LAW for Bachelors Degree in University of Benin *Graduates in Criminal Justice at University of Alabama Birmingham for Masters *Remains Towering of Success for Nigerians in the Diaspora * Still a Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN, OMOBOLANLE ATINUKE FENNY Makes History...
HISTORIC VISIT TO NIGERIA: United States Secretary of STATE, REX TILLERSON Meets Nigerian President…Assures of FREE and FAIR ELECTION in 2019 * Nigeria expresses gratitude to America for helping to fight insurgency * Security Forces in Africa’s most populous black nation need Training/Equipment assistance * ‘On Boko Haram, we’re being careful on Rescue moves of Chibok/Dapchi School Girls, Not to Endanger their lives in captivity’-President BUHARI * “We would like to commend President Buhari on his strides in the anti-corruption war”-Tillerson BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, ABUJA & CHINWE UKEAGA/DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, NIGERIA
HISTORIC VISIT TO NIGERIA: United States Secretary of STATE, REX TILLERSON Meets...
OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion,...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate...
OPINION: Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari *He’s Suffering Disconnect-Hallucination from Paranoia *Reveals his various Diversionary Verbal Prancing Tactics, Amplified Falsehood BY PHILLIP AGBESE, LONDON agbese.phill@gmail.com
Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s...
TRENDING OPINION:BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time of Posterity….Fulani Herdsmen/Igbos Controversy Matters Arising *Quotes: “Posterity gives every man his True Value”-Publius Cornelius Tacitus * “When we are planning for Posterity, We ought to remember that Virtue is not Hereditary”-Thomas Paine
TRENDING OPINION: BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time...
MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI to WASHINGTON April 30…Meeting to be on ways of enhancing strategic partnership and advance shared priorities * Boko Haram in Trouble, as discussion focus mainly on fighting terrorism, threats to peace and security, building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader * “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity”-WHITE HOUSE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s...
SHOCKING: PAYROLL FRAUD Exposed Bayelsa State Government…5000 Fake Non-Academic Staff at Niger Delta University, FIVE other Institutions *500 Administrative Fraudsters Busted at Sagbama Local Government Area * Bayelsa State Government Committee on Civil Service Reforms discovered Scam during Investigation * “The government would make public how the names found their way into the payroll”-Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation BY SAMSON IKODIBE/REPORTER, BAYELSA STATE
SHOCKING: PAYROLL FRAUD Exposed Bayelsa State Government…5000 Fake Non-Academic...
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...
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...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD WORLDWIDE: NIGERIAN Physically Challenged Lady, ALICE OLUWAFEMIAYO Makes HISTORY, Breaks WORLD Record as a WEIGHTLIFTER in MEXICO…Defeats earlier women’s +86kg record at the World Para Powerlifting Championships *Wins Power After Lifting 140kg in her first three attempts *Fourth Attempt outshines former Record in 2014 by lifting 145kg * Tells Paralympic website: “I feel very happy, it was not something I was expecting” * “I believe that Nigeria are the best in powerlifting in the world. The first event of the competition and we have a world record already broken”-National coach, Feyisetan Are BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD WORLDWIDE: NIGERIAN Physically Challenged Lady, ALICE OLUWAFEMIAYO...
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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SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting and Embarrassing a Waitress, NANA in Takoradi Restaurant *Suspect spotted by two Ghanaian genuine military officers *Attacked Ghanaian Army men for warning him to leave ‘food-waiter’ alone * Disgraceful: 29 Year old Nigerian Fake Military officer bites fingers of one of the Ghanaian Army mediators * Ghanaian Police overpowers, interrogates, lock up Fake army officer in station * ‘Please forgive me, I am sorry. I am a FAKE Nigerian Army. I have Never ever joined Nigerian Military in my life’-FRAIWI BY JOSEPH KUFOR/CRIME REPORTER, GHANA
SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting and Embarrassing a… more
- DISGRACEFUL, NOW BEGGING FOR FORGIVENESS: Sierra Leone Police Arrest, Investigate NIGERIAN Pastor, VICTOR AJISAFE for Hate Speech...Shut down his Church, Seized his Operational License * Apprehended after blasting popular Islamic scholar, Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe, Mufti Ismail Menk claiming that Sierra Leone is an Islamic state * Sierra Leone Govt summons emergency executive meeting of Inter Religious Council of Sierra Leone to discuss the issue * Sanctuary Praise Church Headquarters and Branches in Sierra Leone suspended * Sierra Leone Muslim and Christian leaders are calling for him to be deported from the country * Nigerian Pastor described Mufti Menk as “a liar, an angel of Darkness who came to deceive Sierra Leoneans", claiming Islam was a “religion of terrorism” * 'Pastor Ajisafe made the biggest religious hate speech ever in the history of our country'-Sierra Leone POLICE * 'I am tendering an unreserved apology to the Government of Sierra Leone, the President and the people to forgive me. I have spent 27 years in this country where I call my home, I hereby apologize"-Pastor AJISAFE Begs BY PWELL BADRE/RELIGIOUS CORRESPONDENT, Sierra Leone
- FACING JUSTICE IN AMERICA: NIGERIA'S King of Scam in South Africa, ONYEKACHI OPARA Extradited to United States...Attempting to swindle Millions of Dollars from Americans *FBI ensure his extradition since many of his victims are American citizens *Plans to dupe thousands of victims into transferring money to him and his co-defendant in a phony email scheme * 'Today’s extradition shows that defendants who allegedly target American victims from a distance are nonetheless subject to the reach of American justice'-Geoffrey S. Berman, Manhattan United States Attorney * Opara arrived in the Southern District of New York on the morning of 26 January 2018. His co-defendant, David Chukwuneke Adindu sentenced to 41 months in prison for participating in the e-mail compromise scams * Allegations lodged against Opara in the indictment was unsealed on 26 January 2018 in Manhattan federal court * "Technology changes daily, so do the tactics used by scammers to prey on unsuspecting victims. This case and others we are aggressively investigating every day prove, regardless of these criminals efforts to disguise their illegal activity, we won’t stop pursuing them"- William F. Sweeney Jr., FBI Assistant Director BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES & TOM IWEKA/ CRIME CORRESPONDENT IN JO'BURG, SOUTH AFRICA
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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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DAMNING VERDICT ON AFRICA’S MOST POPULOUS NATION: ‘NIGERIA is the Most Unequal Country in the World, 80% of the People living on less than TWO Dollars Daily, 62 percent in extreme Poverty’-EUROPEAN Parliament …10% of the country’s population controlling more than 90% of its wealth and resources *Poverty contributes directly to Social, Religious and Regional division * Boko Haram carries out deadly attacks on mosques, schools, markets and churches in Northern Nigeria * Since Chibok abduction on 14 April 2014, 115 Girls still missing *Cameroon Rejects 100,000 Nigerians seeking Asylum * Nigerians held in Libyan detention centres are been beaten, sexually abused, denied food and medicine * $400bn in oil revenues has gone missing from Nigerian state coffers *Nigerian Armed Forces commit war crimes and crimes against humanity *FAULTS Arrest, dissapearance of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES & LEONE HUGO/SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, AUSTRIA
DAMNING VERDICT ON AFRICA’S MOST POPULOUS NATION: ‘NIGERIA is the Most Unequal Country in the… more
- SHOCKING END OF IMPERSONATION IN AMERICAN HOSPITAL: NIGERIAN FAKE Doctor, OLUFEMI CHARLES IGBERASE Practiced Medicine for 8 yrs, Delivered Babies at Prince George's Hospital Center *Creates Non-Existent American Physician's Identity, Charles Akoda, performed over 100 Medical Treatment *Arrived on a Non-immigrant Visa with FOUR different Social Security Numbers, Three different names, Indicted for False Passport, Immigration Documents *Deceived Hospital Administrators and Patients as he practiced as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist * Parades Fraudulent Medical License Number D73049, Creates Non-existent Medical Degrees and Documentations, Altered Medical Transcripts * 'I am Sorry, I Am Guilty of misusing a Social Security number to obtain a medical license'-IGBERASE * "We employed a man who is said to be Dr. Charles J. Akoda. We hereby acknowledged that this man used a complex and sophisticated identity theft scheme"-Prince George's Hospital Center BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- WICKED & SATANIC Story in AMERICA: NIGERIAN Born OSA ALOHANEKE Stabs ex-Cameroon Girlfriend, Evelyne Ebane Epiepang 30 Times on Neck, Chest in Texas...Convicted on first-degree murder charge, Sentenced to 40 years in Prison * Squats in Deceased Houston's house, Attacked fiancé friend, Veronica Taku, with a kitchen knife * Alohaneke's hands covered in blood when on the phone with his attorney * 'A DNA expert testified at trial that the blood contained a mixture of Alohaneke's DNA and the DNA of the victim'-Fort Bend County assistant district attorney Amanda Bolin * "Evelyne was everything to our family. She had a wonderful personality. She was the life of the party and always had a smile on her face. I never once saw weakness in her. Even when times were tough, she always found a way"-Franklin, younger brother of late victim *"We are glad Alohaneke didn't get a life sentence. But, we feel he should have been acquitted of both charges"-Houston-based attorneys Eric Ashford and Amen Obas, represents suspect BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy*Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to barest minimum’*Laments: ‘It’s Poverty that affects our minds, as many live on a constant diet of hopelessness’*Echoes: ‘Poverty is when young men of a country refuse to look their government in the face to demand better opportunities for themselves and families’*Observes: ‘If we pull down South Africa’s businesses in the country, will Nigeria go scar-free?’
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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BUSTED: ‘NIGERIAN Man, SAMSON OTUEDON Apprehended, Caught with FAKE $400,000 counterfeit bills’-Nigeria’s Anti-graft agency, EFCC ….Suspect confessed: ‘I operate a Syndicate group that used fake dollar bills to scam unsuspecting clients’ * Investigators launched into Otuedon’s activities in Nasarawa, Nigeria’s north central state after it received reports the group was producing fake dollar bills * “Those conversant with currency trading in Nigeria know that most legal and illegal bureau de change operators come from the north”-Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman for Economic and Financial Crimes Commission * “$100 bill is the most frequently counterfeited denomination of United States currency outside the United States due to its broad circulation overseas”-United States official BY KEN EGBAGU/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, ABUJA
BUSTED: ‘NIGERIAN Man, SAMSON OTUEDON Apprehended, Caught with FAKE $400,000 counterfeit bills’-Nigeria’s Anti-graft agency, EFCC… more
- END OF THE ROAD: Hardened Gunmen Raid Vaults of Banks in daylight Robbery...Attack Police Station in Kwara state *17 people Killed including EIGHT police officers shot dead at the station * Three other died at Offa’s general hospital *Flee scene in their convoy with an undisclosed haul of cash * 'We are offering 5 million Nigerian naira cash for information leading to the arrest of the culprits'-Kwara State Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed * 'SEVEN people had been arrested so far for their suspected involvement in the attack'-Kwara State Police spokesman Ajayi Okasanmi Jeffrey *'Incident was savage attack on unsuspecting citizens and establishments. No stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators are caught"-Senate President, Bukola Saraki BY DAYO ELEMODE/REPORTER, KWARA STATE
- IPOB ALLEGED MASSACRE IN OPERATION PYTHON DANCE: 'WE Will Investigate NIGERIAN ARMY for September 2017 invasion of a community in Abia State'-International Criminal Court ...Vows: 'We want to know what happens to Igbos during the military occupation of Afara Ukwu community in Umuahia' *Letter with reference number OTP-CR-413/17 dated March 20, 2018 is Second Response * Petition to Hague filed by Ahaoma Kanu, Nigerian award winning journalist * States: 'We have opened preliminary investigations into the killings of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra' * "Just very soon the people responsible for turning the Nigeria Army into a killer squad which exterminates her citizens will be brought to justice"-Ahaoma, CNN/Multichoice African Journalist of the Year BY CHIGOZIE EZINNE OCHIGA/ CRIME CORRESPONDENT, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
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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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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… more
- GOOD NEWS FOR NIGERIA OVERSEAS: NIGERIAN Born AMERICAN Professor, BENJAMIN AKANDE leads Africa Initiative at Washington University in United States...Appointed Senior Adviser to the Chancellor and Director of the Africa initiative, effective April 1, 2018 * He is to help guide America's Varsity involvement in Africa * Plans to strengthen, expands Washington University in St. Louis’ efforts in Africa *Remains First ever First African to lead Liberal Arts College in USA * Formerly 21st president of Westminister College in Fulton, Missouri * “Dr. Akande will be tasked with helping us prepare a strategic plan that will enhance the impact and programmatic activities with which Washington University is already engaged, and look to building new ones"-Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- 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
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CRUEL & SHOCKING: NIGERIAN FAMOUS Musician, ZAINAB NIELSEN (Alizee), 4 year old Daughter Killed by European Husband in Banana Island Apartment, Lagos…Over Misunderstanding, Jealousy *Police discovers marks of violence on bodies, homicide unit is investigating * 29 year old Deceased musician billed to perform April 29 in the southern city of Warri * Danish Husband, Peter Schau Nielsen blames the Devil for action * Last year she signed a lucrative deal with Japan-based Petra Entertainment BY JOYCE NWACHUKWU/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, LAGOS
CRUEL & SHOCKING: NIGERIAN FAMOUS Musician, ZAINAB NIELSEN (Alizee), 4 year old Daughter Killed by… more
- SAD ORDEAL: 'I was Kidnapped in Music Arena, My Family/Supporters Sold My Properties, Paid 11 million naira (approx. $30,500 USD) for My Freedom'-OSAYOMORE JOSEPH, Nigerian Highlife Music living Legend ...Released Hit Album titled: '30 Days and 30 Nights in Evil Forest' *Plans to visit America this Summer, Complain of Financial, Emotional stress * Dragged from car by seven armed men with AK-47s, Wife hit with Bullet *Spends TWO WEEKS recovering in a hospital in Benin City * "They took me on a motorbike into the forest. We saw a small river — little did I know it was a branch of the sea. They put me on a speedboat and drove me very far into the sea. After a time, they branched into a swamp, a very big forest in a swamp, along the Koko River, south of the town of Sapele, in the Delta region-"Osayomore * PLUS His Close Relationship with FELA KUTI BY OSAGHE IGBEDION/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, EDO STATE
- 66 YEARS BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS: 'Bola Ahmed TINUBU is a FOUNTAIN of Ideas for Economic Development, a True Humanitarian, Great Contributor to Nigeria & Africa's Progress'-President Muhammadu BUHARI ...Says 'HE is a Political Partner and Strategist' *We are constructing a nation where leaders no longer rule by whim but govern according to law and for the betterment of the people *We will replace Corruption with correctness, Insecurity with safety and Poverty with prosperity * We need massive investments in agriculture, a sector that employs over 65 per cent of our people * The road we tread is rough and hard in spots, but that march is inevitable BY OLUCHI IKENGA/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
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TURMOIL INSIDE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD IN USA: NIGERIAN Man, KEN OGBEMUDIA Arrested, Charged for Terrorism, Unlawful Entry in GEORGIA…Threatens to Blow up Church, Shoot up Congregation Parishioners inside ‘House-of-God’, Under Investigation by Department of Homeland Security *Sends dangerous Texts, Voicemails to several people with a promise to kill them *Booked into Cobb County Jail without bond, How Church’s pastor turned him in * ‘I Confessed to RCCG, Heaven’s Gate’s pastor, others that Ogbemudia compelled me to purchase two AK-47’s and 600 rounds of ammunition’-Karen James, female friend of Ogbemudia * “The messages said he was going to shoot up the church and kill many of the members inside. We have not located the weapons, but we have to assume they exist. We have to assume this could have turned into a mass shooting at a church. James declined connection with gun”-Marietta Police Officer Chuck McPhilamy BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Live in Georgia
TURMOIL INSIDE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD IN USA: NIGERIAN Man, KEN OGBEMUDIA Arrested, Charged… more
- SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Conman, DONATUS EMEKA ONYEJIUWA Defrauds Bangladeshi Varsity Don of $3,308...Arrested, Placed on 2-day Remand in Sylhet *Suspect is King of International gang which conned Tk4.76 lakh out of a SUST professor *Arrived Bangladeshi for 3 months, Detained by Detective Branch police at a hotel on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway * Deceived Prof. Faruque Miah of Genetic Engineering dept. at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology over FAKE academic confab in USA *Case filed with Shah Paran police station under the Special Powers Act, 1974 BY LUKMAN JUBRIL/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, Live in Bangladeshi
- HISTORIC: NIGERIA'S President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI Receives Martin Luther King's Family...During First Black History Month National Black Excellence and Exceptional African Leadership Award 2018 *Identifies with African-American Human Rights Activism *Celebrate LIFE & TIMES of late Martin Luther King Jnr's sacrifices for Black Race * "Nigeria is home to us. We are strongly happy that Nigerians and other African nations are part of the entire black race that Martin Luther King Jnr represents"-Ambassador Erika Bennett BY PELUMI TINUMI, REPORTER, ABUJA
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INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join International Publishing Distribution Association…Foreign body for companies in the field of Publishing Distribution *Attending 5th International Digital Distributors holding 6th, 7th June 2018 in Madrid, Spain *Meeting to discuss ‘New business models, worldwide growth of self-publishing, ‘Publishing and distribution of Hypermedia content’ * Mission is to promote the creativity of Nigerians to the rest of the world * Distributes 350+ books/200+ songs, works of Nigerian writers and musicians to 400+ stores in 100 countries, plus Amazon, Google Play store, and Apple store BY TEMINI IBADE/REPORTER, ABUJA
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join International… more
- MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: LOLA OGUNNAIKE Shines as a Leading AMERICAN Features & Entertainment Journalist...Earned Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from University of Virginia, Master's in Fine Arts Degree in Journalism from New York University * Commences Entertainment News, Pop Culture coverage for New York Times * Lead entertainment coverage, focusing on celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Ozwald Boateng, Oprah Winfrey * Her work has been published in Rolling Stone, New York, Glamour, Details (magazine), Nylon, the New York Observer and Vibe Magazine * Earlier worked as Features reporter at the New York Daily News, where she covered breaking news on celebrities and entertainment for 'NOW' * Was Former Correspondent on Cables News Network’s 'American Morning' * Appeared on Television programs in NBC’s Today Show, MTV and VH1 * Listed in May 2007 as Ebony’s ‘150 Most Influential Blacks in America” *She Accompanied, Interviewed Michelle Obama on a tour to South Africa * Presently she is a HOST of ARISE Entertainment 360, Parents are Nigerians BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- BREAKING NEWS: Youngest Former Sunday PUNCH Newspaper Female Editor, OLUWATOYOSI OGUNSEYE Appointed Head of BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION WEST AFRICA...Resumes work January 2018, Edit news report in Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin English and Yoruba languages *Celebrated as FIRST FEMALE EDITOR in the 45 year history of Punch Newspaper Existence * WON over 30 Awards, Was first Nigerian to win the prestigious Knight International Journalism Award * She is a fellow of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative * Currently sits on the board of the World Editors Forum *Received Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at University of Lagos, Holds Masters degree in Media and Communications from Pan-Atlantic University * Studying for PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester *Media AWARDS: CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Awards 2011 and 2013, Nigerian Academy of Science Journalist of the Year 2013, The Future Awards Africa 2013, Child-Friendly Reporter of the Year by the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence * “It is a huge honour to be appointed Head of West of Africa for the BBC. I’m excited about this new role and I look forward to working with BBC’s amazing journalists in the region. I have no doubt that we will continue to produce the quality journalism that our audiences love us for”-TOYOSI BY IYANU OPEMIPO/REPORTER, ABUJA
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DEVELOPING STORY IN NIGERIA: ‘I Am Contesting for Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential Election, Only If I emerge All Progressives Congress Party Candidate’-Muhammadu BUHARI …Says: ‘By then I Will Determine If Yemi Osinbajo will still be My Vice President or Someone else’ * ‘President Buhari is not officially a candidate yet, he’s an aspirant. He has just signified his intention to seek party nomination’-Presidency * “It is after winning the ticket that you will expect him to name his running mate for the contest. That’s the requirement, he can’t run alone. My view is that it is not the norm that you name a running mate when you are not a candidate”-Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity BY KAYODE OYEBADE/POLITICAL WRITER, ABUJA
DEVELOPING STORY IN NIGERIA: ‘I Am Contesting for Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential Election, Only If I… more
- CONFESSION: 'I AM Guilty of $2million FAKE Business Deal with some AMERICAN Companies'-ADEYEMI ODUFUYE, Nigerian born Undergraduate in Britain ...Plead to charges of scamming a Torrington company out of more than $500,000, Faces over 20 Years in Prison *Suspect sent dozens of emails to the comptroller of a Torrington company, prompting a transfer of over $500,000 from company accounts *Dismissed as a student of Sheffield Hallam University, extradited from the United Kingdom * Bears FAKE names as ‘Micky,’ ‘Micky Bricks,’ ‘Yemi,’ ‘GMB,’ ‘Bawz,’ ‘Jefe’ *Found to have sent five wire transfers totaling more than $500,000 to accounts in Virginia, Florida, Washington, D.C., and Hong Kong *FBI identified 36 wire confirmations in e-mail accounts utilized by (Odufuye) and others from September 2015 to May 2016, totaling more than $1.6 million BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & TOM ILUPEJU/CRIME WRITER IN UNITED KINGDOM
- INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN, OMOBOLANLE ATINUKE FENNY Makes History as Outstanding Student...HAD PhD at University of Texas, Graduation Ceremony set for May 2018 *Studied LAW for Bachelors Degree in University of Benin *Graduates in Criminal Justice at University of Alabama Birmingham for Masters *Remains Towering of Success for Nigerians in the Diaspora * Still a Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble… 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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MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI to WASHINGTON April 30…Meeting to be on ways of enhancing strategic partnership and advance shared priorities * Boko Haram in Trouble, as discussion focus mainly on fighting terrorism, threats to peace and security, building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader * “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity”-WHITE HOUSE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI to WASHINGTON April… more
- DISGRACEFUL IN AMERICA: NIGERIA'S Senator, ANDY UBA Dragged to Court for OWING $35,448.55 in Water And Power Bill in California Apartment...Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provides amenities to Building 7014 LaTijera Boulevard, Westchester, CA90045 * 'No Withdrawal Funds in Uba's Bank Account Numbers: 6594661000, 7594661000 and 8594661000, opened on March 25, 2002, April 11, 2013 and May 17, 2013' * Unlimited Civil Case with number BC644243 assigned to the Honourable Rita Miller sitting at Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles * Becomes Indebted from March 26, 2002 through November 23, 2016 to February 2, 2018 after he agreed to settle his indebtedness out of court pursuant to a document tagged ‘Stipulated Settlement’ * Summon served on Andy Uba by publication in The Metropolitan News, being a newspaper of general circulation at Los Angeles * Judge Ready to Pass Judgement against Uba if he fails in his 'Stipulated Settlement' on before April 30, 2018 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA'S FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & SAMSON SHOAGA, GROUP MANAGING EDITOR, LAGOS, NIGERIA
- DISCLAIMER FROM NIGERIA'S PRESIDENCY: 'AT NO TIME Did I Collapse over My Son, YUSUF BUHARI'S Power Bike Accident, Media Report's Insinuation is Falsehood and FAKE News'-AISHA BUHARI, Nigeria's FIRST LADY ...Says: 'My Son is receiving professional medical treatment from competent medical practitioners' * 'Nigerians should not believe such LIES against me in the news' * 'May Almighty Allah perfect His healing on my son Insha Allah' * "It is a LIE that Her Excellency, Nigeria's First Lady collapsed or on bed rest in the hospital. The report is wicked. Mrs. Buhari was by her son’s bedside like any concerned mother will do and there was nothing wrong with that"-Suleiman Haruna, Director of Information to the wife of the President BY MIRIAM IBRAHIM/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
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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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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… more
- 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
- SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN UNITED KINGDOM PRISON: NIGERIAN Retired FORMER Premier League Goalkeeper, ABDUL AZEEZA Jailed in London...For Possessing FAKE British Passport, Bogus Residency Permit *Investigators Discovered ex-Nigerian Professional footballer's house used as factory in producing false traveling documents * Pleads GUILTY to TWO counts of possessing an Identity document with improper intent, possessing equipment with intention of making fake documents *Co-criminals' Fate: Alfred Adekoya sentenced to 40 months and two weeks in custody after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture a fake document, Victor Ariyo-Spiritual Service/Money Laundering specialist bags THREE Years in Jail, Luke Nkanta-Courier sentenced to 16 Months in Prison BY MUMUNI ORIOLA/SPORTS CORRESPONDENT, UNITED KINGDOM
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SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON: THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK UDO, FAROUK KHAMAGAM Arraigned in Court…For Alleged criminal roles in Disappearance * Ugwuonye Charged with Criminal Defamation, TWO other lawyers fingered in Forgery and Perjury * “Accused persons are Notorious, they may jump bail. They are in the habit of not honoring invitations. Ugwuonye has dual citizenship and may jump bail, if granted”-Prosecutor Adama Musa *Ugwuonye still facing a N10b defamation suit by David Aiyedogbon * “Their hereby granted him bail in the sum of five million Naira (N5m), with a surety, who must be a Civil Servant and must earn not less than three hundred thousand Naira monthly, with a traceable address in the Federal capital territory”-Mabel Bello, Chief Magistrate Court 2 Abuja BY DESTINY UGORJI/CRIME CONTRIBUTOR, ABUJA
SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON: THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK UDO, FAROUK… more
- DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA Embassy in NIGERIA...Says 'We are horrified by Reports, footage of Africans including Nigerians sold into slavery in Libya' *Stages Peaceful sit-outs Protest in front of the Libyan Embassy *VOWS: 'We Shall Occupy Libya Embassy, Enough of Dehumanization' *Regret: 'Africans are being Detained, Tortured, Starved, Killed' *Lament: 'They are made to Face Slave Trade, a horrible part of African history' *Traffic Gridlock at Roseline Ukeje Close, Kyari Muhammed crescent, off Justice Sowemimo street, Asokoro, Abuja * Libya Embassy officials contacts Nigeria's Inspector General of Police office for Police protection against Attack, Violence, Invasion BY KENNEDY ILECHUKWU/REPORTER, ABUJA
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, Rasheed Abiodun Akanni, 42, Convicted for MARRIAGE FRAUD in America...Found Guilty of entering into a marriage with a United States citizen for evading Deportation, False statements, Failure to appear before U.S. District Court * 'Akanni entered the United States from Nigeria on June 3, 2003, on a six-month visitor for pleasure visa. He never left the United States and made several unsuccessful attempts to gain legal status'-Acting United States Attorney Stephen G. Dambruch * 'He filed for lawful permanent resident status as the spouse of an American woman. The woman later withdrew her support for Akanni’s application. On November 23, 2010, Akanni filed a petition for asylum, which stayed removal proceedings'-Matthew J. Etre, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations for New England & Denis Riordan, District Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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TRENDING IN NIGERIA: ‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL’-President BUHARI …We have put in place solid constitution of the Council’s membership *Council to be chaired by the President, President, with members as Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States *Additional members include: Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven (7) cabinet Ministers, others *Objectives: Help in developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes; Climate Change and Desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage BY KAYODE OPEYEMI/AGRICULTURAL REPORTER, ABUJA
TRENDING IN NIGERIA: ‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL… more
- UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa's hottest leading Mart in North America...Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as 'Hot Spot' for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana's High Chief behind Asafo*“There's nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana's Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of 'Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango'
- UNVEILED: KEMI'S KITCHEN!'Africa's No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas'...Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*'We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature'-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there's re-incarnation*'Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans'-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
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SHOCKING: FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting and Embarrassing a Waitress, NANA in Takoradi Restaurant *Suspect spotted by two Ghanaian genuine military officers *Attacked Ghanaian Army men for warning him to leave ‘food-waiter’ alone * Disgraceful: 29 Year old Nigerian Fake Military officer bites fingers of one of the Ghanaian Army mediators * Ghanaian Police overpowers, interrogates, lock up Fake army officer in station * ‘Please forgive me, I am sorry. I am a FAKE Nigerian Army. I have Never ever joined Nigerian Military in my life’-FRAIWI BY JOSEPH KUFOR/CRIME REPORTER, GHANA
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FAKE NIGERIAN Military Colonel, DENIS LIWO FRAIWI Arrested in GHANA…For Harassing, Molesting...
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PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
PAINFUL DEATH:
Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling...
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government
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Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World
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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
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NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
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BUSTED: ‘NIGERIAN Man, SAMSON OTUEDON Apprehended, Caught with FAKE $400,000 counterfeit bills’-Nigeria’s Anti-graft agency, EFCC ….Suspect confessed: ‘I operate a Syndicate group that used fake dollar bills to scam unsuspecting clients’ * Investigators launched into Otuedon’s activities in Nasarawa, Nigeria’s north central state after it received reports the group was producing fake dollar bills * “Those conversant with currency trading in Nigeria know that most legal and illegal bureau de change operators come from the north”-Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman for Economic and Financial Crimes Commission * “$100 bill is the most frequently counterfeited denomination of United States currency outside the United States due to its broad circulation overseas”-United States official BY KEN EGBAGU/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, ABUJA
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‘NIGERIAN Man, SAMSON OTUEDON Apprehended, Caught with FAKE $400,000 counterfeit bills’-Nigeria’s...
END OF THE ROAD: Hardened Gunmen Raid Vaults of Banks in daylight Robbery…Attack Police Station in Kwara state *17 people Killed including EIGHT police officers shot dead at the station * Three other died at Offa’s general hospital *Flee scene in their convoy with an undisclosed haul of cash * ‘We are offering 5 million Nigerian naira cash for information leading to the arrest of the culprits’-Kwara State Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed * ‘SEVEN people had been arrested so far for their suspected involvement in the attack’-Kwara State Police spokesman Ajayi Okasanmi Jeffrey *’Incident was savage attack on unsuspecting citizens and establishments. No stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators are caught”-Senate President, Bukola Saraki BY DAYO ELEMODE/REPORTER, KWARA STATE
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Hardened Gunmen Raid Vaults of Banks in daylight Robbery…Attack Police Station...
IPOB ALLEGED MASSACRE IN OPERATION PYTHON DANCE: ‘WE Will Investigate NIGERIAN ARMY for September 2017 invasion of a community in Abia State’-International Criminal Court …Vows: ‘We want to know what happens to Igbos during the military occupation of Afara Ukwu community in Umuahia’ *Letter with reference number OTP-CR-413/17 dated March 20, 2018 is Second Response * Petition to Hague filed by Ahaoma Kanu, Nigerian award winning journalist * States: ‘We have opened preliminary investigations into the killings of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra’ * “Just very soon the people responsible for turning the Nigeria Army into a killer squad which exterminates her citizens will be brought to justice”-Ahaoma, CNN/Multichoice African Journalist of the Year BY CHIGOZIE EZINNE OCHIGA/ CRIME CORRESPONDENT, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
IPOB ALLEGED MASSACRE IN OPERATION PYTHON DANCE:
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
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NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical...
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EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA
“Never attribute to malevolence...
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
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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: 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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25 Years old NIGERIAN Lady, MOTILEWA DEBORAH BOLANLE Emerges Youngest PhD Degree holder...
GOOD NEWS FOR NIGERIA OVERSEAS: NIGERIAN Born AMERICAN Professor, BENJAMIN AKANDE leads Africa Initiative at Washington University in United States…Appointed Senior Adviser to the Chancellor and Director of the Africa initiative, effective April 1, 2018 * He is to help guide America’s Varsity involvement in Africa * Plans to strengthen, expands Washington University in St. Louis’ efforts in Africa *Remains First ever First African to lead Liberal Arts College in USA * Formerly 21st president of Westminister College in Fulton, Missouri * “Dr. Akande will be tasked with helping us prepare a strategic plan that will enhance the impact and programmatic activities with which Washington University is already engaged, and look to building new ones”-Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOOD NEWS FOR NIGERIA OVERSEAS:
NIGERIAN Born AMERICAN Professor, BENJAMIN AKANDE leads Africa Initiative...
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 with Expired Visa...
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CRUEL & SHOCKING: NIGERIAN FAMOUS Musician, ZAINAB NIELSEN (Alizee), 4 year old Daughter Killed by European Husband in Banana Island Apartment, Lagos…Over Misunderstanding, Jealousy *Police discovers marks of violence on bodies, homicide unit is investigating * 29 year old Deceased musician billed to perform April 29 in the southern city of Warri * Danish Husband, Peter Schau Nielsen blames the Devil for action * Last year she signed a lucrative deal with Japan-based Petra Entertainment BY JOYCE NWACHUKWU/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, LAGOS
CRUEL & SHOCKING:
NIGERIAN FAMOUS Musician, ZAINAB NIELSEN (Alizee), 4 year old Daughter Killed by...
SAD ORDEAL: ‘I was Kidnapped in Music Arena, My Family/Supporters Sold My Properties, Paid 11 million naira (approx. $30,500 USD) for My Freedom’-OSAYOMORE JOSEPH, Nigerian Highlife Music living Legend …Released Hit Album titled: ’30 Days and 30 Nights in Evil Forest’ *Plans to visit America this Summer, Complain of Financial, Emotional stress * Dragged from car by seven armed men with AK-47s, Wife hit with Bullet *Spends TWO WEEKS recovering in a hospital in Benin City * “They took me on a motorbike into the forest. We saw a small river — little did I know it was a branch of the sea. They put me on a speedboat and drove me very far into the sea. After a time, they branched into a swamp, a very big forest in a swamp, along the Koko River, south of the town of Sapele, in the Delta region-“Osayomore * PLUS His Close Relationship with FELA KUTI BY OSAGHE IGBEDION/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, EDO STATE
SAD ORDEAL:
‘I was Kidnapped in Music Arena, My Family/Supporters Sold My Properties, Paid 11 million...
66 YEARS BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS: ‘Bola Ahmed TINUBU is a FOUNTAIN of Ideas for Economic Development, a True Humanitarian, Great Contributor to Nigeria & Africa’s Progress’-President Muhammadu BUHARI …Says ‘HE is a Political Partner and Strategist’ *We are constructing a nation where leaders no longer rule by whim but govern according to law and for the betterment of the people *We will replace Corruption with correctness, Insecurity with safety and Poverty with prosperity * We need massive investments in agriculture, a sector that employs over 65 per cent of our people * The road we tread is rough and hard in spots, but that march is inevitable BY OLUCHI IKENGA/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
66 YEARS BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS:
‘Bola Ahmed TINUBU is a FOUNTAIN of Ideas for Economic Development,...
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SHAMEFUL: NIGERIAN Conman, DONATUS EMEKA ONYEJIUWA Defrauds Bangladeshi Varsity Don of $3,308…Arrested, Placed on 2-day Remand in Sylhet *Suspect is King of International gang which conned Tk4.76 lakh out of a SUST professor *Arrived Bangladeshi for 3 months, Detained by Detective Branch police at a hotel on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway * Deceived Prof. Faruque Miah of Genetic Engineering dept. at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology over FAKE academic confab in USA *Case filed with Shah Paran police station under the Special Powers Act, 1974 BY LUKMAN JUBRIL/ANTI-GRAFT REPORTER, Live in Bangladeshi
SHAMEFUL:
NIGERIAN Conman, DONATUS EMEKA ONYEJIUWA Defrauds Bangladeshi Varsity Don of $3,308…Arrested,...
HISTORIC: NIGERIA’S President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI Receives Martin Luther King’s Family…During First Black History Month National Black Excellence and Exceptional African Leadership Award 2018 *Identifies with African-American Human Rights Activism *Celebrate LIFE & TIMES of late Martin Luther King Jnr’s sacrifices for Black Race * “Nigeria is home to us. We are strongly happy that Nigerians and other African nations are part of the entire black race that Martin Luther King Jnr represents”-Ambassador Erika Bennett BY PELUMI TINUMI, REPORTER, ABUJA
HISTORIC:
NIGERIA’S President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI Receives Martin Luther King’s Family…During...
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INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join International Publishing Distribution Association…Foreign body for companies in the field of Publishing Distribution *Attending 5th International Digital Distributors holding 6th, 7th June 2018 in Madrid, Spain *Meeting to discuss ‘New business models, worldwide growth of self-publishing, ‘Publishing and distribution of Hypermedia content’ * Mission is to promote the creativity of Nigerians to the rest of the world * Distributes 350+ books/200+ songs, works of Nigerian writers and musicians to 400+ stores in 100 countries, plus Amazon, Google Play store, and Apple store BY TEMINI IBADE/REPORTER, ABUJA
INSPIRING:
NIGERIAN Digital Publiseers, CHIDI AND CHIKA NWAOGU Becomes First African Publisher To Join...
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DEVELOPING STORY IN NIGERIA: ‘I Am Contesting for Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential Election, Only If I emerge All Progressives Congress Party Candidate’-Muhammadu BUHARI …Says: ‘By then I Will Determine If Yemi Osinbajo will still be My Vice President or Someone else’ * ‘President Buhari is not officially a candidate yet, he’s an aspirant. He has just signified his intention to seek party nomination’-Presidency * “It is after winning the ticket that you will expect him to name his running mate for the contest. That’s the requirement, he can’t run alone. My view is that it is not the norm that you name a running mate when you are not a candidate”-Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity BY KAYODE OYEBADE/POLITICAL WRITER, ABUJA
DEVELOPING STORY IN NIGERIA:
‘I Am Contesting for Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential Election, Only...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN, OMOBOLANLE ATINUKE FENNY Makes History as Outstanding Student…HAD PhD at University of Texas, Graduation Ceremony set for May 2018 *Studied LAW for Bachelors Degree in University of Benin *Graduates in Criminal Justice at University of Alabama Birmingham for Masters *Remains Towering of Success for Nigerians in the Diaspora * Still a Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRING:
NIGERIAN Born Naturalized AMERICAN, OMOBOLANLE ATINUKE FENNY Makes History as Outstanding...
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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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MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA: DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI to WASHINGTON April 30…Meeting to be on ways of enhancing strategic partnership and advance shared priorities * Boko Haram in Trouble, as discussion focus mainly on fighting terrorism, threats to peace and security, building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader * “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity”-WHITE HOUSE BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MUTUAL-COOPERATION BETWEEN NIGERIA & AMERICA:
DONALD Trump Invites Nigeria’s President, MUHAMMADU...
DISCLAIMER FROM NIGERIA’S PRESIDENCY: ‘AT NO TIME Did I Collapse over My Son, YUSUF BUHARI’S Power Bike Accident, Media Report’s Insinuation is Falsehood and FAKE News’-AISHA BUHARI, Nigeria’s FIRST LADY …Says: ‘My Son is receiving professional medical treatment from competent medical practitioners’ * ‘Nigerians should not believe such LIES against me in the news’ * ‘May Almighty Allah perfect His healing on my son Insha Allah’ * “It is a LIE that Her Excellency, Nigeria’s First Lady collapsed or on bed rest in the hospital. The report is wicked. Mrs. Buhari was by her son’s bedside like any concerned mother will do and there was nothing wrong with that”-Suleiman Haruna, Director of Information to the wife of the President BY MIRIAM IBRAHIM/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
DISCLAIMER FROM NIGERIA’S PRESIDENCY:
‘AT NO TIME Did I Collapse over My Son, YUSUF BUHARI’S...
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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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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...
SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN UNITED KINGDOM PRISON: NIGERIAN Retired FORMER Premier League Goalkeeper, ABDUL AZEEZA Jailed in London…For Possessing FAKE British Passport, Bogus Residency Permit *Investigators Discovered ex-Nigerian Professional footballer’s house used as factory in producing false traveling documents * Pleads GUILTY to TWO counts of possessing an Identity document with improper intent, possessing equipment with intention of making fake documents *Co-criminals’ Fate: Alfred Adekoya sentenced to 40 months and two weeks in custody after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture a fake document, Victor Ariyo-Spiritual Service/Money Laundering specialist bags THREE Years in Jail, Luke Nkanta-Courier sentenced to 16 Months in Prison BY MUMUNI ORIOLA/SPORTS CORRESPONDENT, UNITED KINGDOM
SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN UNITED KINGDOM PRISON:
NIGERIAN Retired FORMER Premier League Goalkeeper,...
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SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON: THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK UDO, FAROUK KHAMAGAM Arraigned in Court…For Alleged criminal roles in Disappearance * Ugwuonye Charged with Criminal Defamation, TWO other lawyers fingered in Forgery and Perjury * “Accused persons are Notorious, they may jump bail. They are in the habit of not honoring invitations. Ugwuonye has dual citizenship and may jump bail, if granted”-Prosecutor Adama Musa *Ugwuonye still facing a N10b defamation suit by David Aiyedogbon * “Their hereby granted him bail in the sum of five million Naira (N5m), with a surety, who must be a Civil Servant and must earn not less than three hundred thousand Naira monthly, with a traceable address in the Federal capital territory”-Mabel Bello, Chief Magistrate Court 2 Abuja BY DESTINY UGORJI/CRIME CONTRIBUTOR, ABUJA
SHOCKER OVER ABUJA WOMAN, CHARITY AIYEDOGBON:
THREE Nigerian Legal Practitioners, EMEKA UGWUONYE, NSIKAK...
DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA Embassy in NIGERIA…Says ‘We are horrified by Reports, footage of Africans including Nigerians sold into slavery in Libya’ *Stages Peaceful sit-outs Protest in front of the Libyan Embassy *VOWS: ‘We Shall Occupy Libya Embassy, Enough of Dehumanization’ *Regret: ‘Africans are being Detained, Tortured, Starved, Killed’ *Lament: ‘They are made to Face Slave Trade, a horrible part of African history’ *Traffic Gridlock at Roseline Ukeje Close, Kyari Muhammed crescent, off Justice Sowemimo street, Asokoro, Abuja * Libya Embassy officials contacts Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police office for Police protection against Attack, Violence, Invasion BY KENNEDY ILECHUKWU/REPORTER, ABUJA
DEVELOPING NOW:
CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA Embassy in NIGERIA…Says...
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TRENDING IN NIGERIA: ‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL’-President BUHARI …We have put in place solid constitution of the Council’s membership *Council to be chaired by the President, President, with members as Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States *Additional members include: Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven (7) cabinet Ministers, others *Objectives: Help in developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes; Climate Change and Desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage BY KAYODE OPEYEMI/AGRICULTURAL REPORTER, ABUJA
TRENDING IN NIGERIA:
‘NO More FOOD SCARCITY in NIGERIA, as we have fully established NATIONAL FOOD...
UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as ‘Hot Spot’ for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana’s High Chief behind Asafo*“There’s nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana’s Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of ‘Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango’
UNVEILED:
ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage...
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!’Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*’We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature’-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there’s re-incarnation*’Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans’-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!
‘Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans...
Model Of The Week
Name: Olatunde Abiola Profession: Broadcaster/TV Host & Model
Place of Residence: United States
Likes: Honesty
Dislikes: Lies
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