World, fans mourning passage of Afro-Jazz Star! Manu Dibango, Cameroonian Music legend dies of Coronavirus…plus how African Saxophone Superstar contracted Covid-19 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit ‘Soul Makossa’ breathe his last in Paris, according to a representative * ‘Funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organized when possible’ * Funerals in France limited to 20 people who are in the closest circle of the deceased due to a lockdown in trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus * Remembered famous copyright dispute with Micheal Jackson over Thriller as King of Pop settled him out of court * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & REBECCA AMPHORA/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, FRANCE
World, fans mourning passage of Afro-Jazz Star! Manu Dibango, Cameroonian Music legend dies...
CORONAVIRUS: Two NIGERIANS Suffering Drug Overdose after Self-Medicating with Chloroquine… demand for the drug surged in Lagos moment Trump Praised Anti-Malaria Drug as Possible COVID-19 Treatment * Some Nigerians begin stockpiling hydroxychloroquine for family members and friends * “Two people were hospitalized in Lagos for chloroquine overdoses”-Oreoluwa Finnih, senior health assistant to the governor of Lagos * Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu tweet: “Oreoluwa Finnih, the governor’s senior special assistant on health,, had warned against “massive consumption” of the drug” * * BY TITILAYO OBADINA/HEALTH REPORTER, LAGOS
CORONAVIRUS: Two NIGERIANS Suffering Drug Overdose after Self-Medicating with Chloroquine… demand...
ORACLE OF GOD SPEAK: ‘As long as you remain in the secret place of the Most High, no Coronavirus will come near you’ – Pastor E.A. Adeboye *Ability to abide under God shadow involves you living a life of cleanliness like washing your hands, keeping your environment clean * This is the time God is separating people who are genuinely serving Him from other people who call the name of the Lord in vain for their own pecuniary gains * The Lord is passing through all the nations of the world presently * BY IYANU AKANBI/RELIGIOUS REPORTER
ORACLE OF GOD SPEAK: ‘As long as you remain in the secret place of the...
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World, fans mourning passage of Afro-Jazz Star! Manu Dibango, Cameroonian Music legend dies of Coronavirus…plus how African Saxophone Superstar contracted Covid-19 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit ‘Soul Makossa’ breathe his last in Paris, according to a representative * ‘Funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organized when possible’ * Funerals in France limited to 20 people who are in the closest circle of the deceased due to a lockdown in trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus * Remembered famous copyright dispute with Micheal Jackson over Thriller as King of Pop settled him out of court * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & REBECCA AMPHORA/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, FRANCE
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CORONAVIRUS: Two NIGERIANS Suffering Drug Overdose after Self-Medicating with Chloroquine… demand for the drug surged in Lagos moment Trump Praised Anti-Malaria Drug as Possible COVID-19 Treatment * Some Nigerians begin stockpiling hydroxychloroquine for family members and friends * “Two people were hospitalized in Lagos for chloroquine overdoses”-Oreoluwa Finnih, senior health assistant to the governor of Lagos * Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu tweet: “Oreoluwa Finnih, the governor’s senior special assistant on health,, had warned against “massive consumption” of the drug” * * BY TITILAYO OBADINA/HEALTH REPORTER, LAGOS
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Making Africa Proud Abroad: INSIDE the World of ADEBAYO OGUNLESI, Nigerian billionaire owner of London Gatwick and Edinburgh Airports…Son of the first Nigerian professor of medicine at University of Ibadan, possesses a Net Worth of 20 million dollars * Received a B.A. with first class honors in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University in England. Later bagged a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School and an M.B.A.from the Harvard Law Review * Served as a law clerk to Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall of the United States Supreme Court * Made wave as attorney in the corporate practice group of the New York City law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore * Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Client Officer of Credit Suisse First Boston * He is Chairman and Managing Partner of Global Infrastructure Partners, a joint venture whose initial investors included Credit Suisse and General Electric * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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ORACLE OF GOD SPEAK: ‘As long as you remain in the secret place of the Most High, no Coronavirus will come near you’ – Pastor E.A. Adeboye *Ability to abide under God shadow involves you living a life of cleanliness like washing your hands, keeping your environment clean * This is the time God is separating people who are genuinely serving Him from other people who call the name of the Lord in vain for their own pecuniary gains * The Lord is passing through all the nations of the world presently * BY IYANU AKANBI/RELIGIOUS REPORTER
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INSPIRING: 12-year old Nigerian hyper-realist, KAREEM WARIS OLAMILEKAN wins International Art Award in Taiwan * Triumphed over 2,723 international candidates to win Taiwan’s 22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award * Fervent Global Love of Lives Award under Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation was founded in 1997 * Gifted-hands young artist is one of a growing crop of hyper-realists in Nigeria that use charcoal and pencil as the medium of choice for his paintings * “Famous Nigerian Internet Bitty Artist – Waris Olamilekan Kareem sketched a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron, on the spot in just two hours, which amazed the global media. He has now become a famous Internet artist. The works of Michelangelo motivate him, and his goal is to surpass the standard set by the great artist. He intends to use drawings to depict Africa vividly and flip a new life to change Africa”-Taiwanese government *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & CLAUDIA KENNEDY, REPORTER, TAIWAN
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FACT UNDILUTED ON NIGERIAN TRADITION! Origin of IFA, Dangers of Voodoo mythology …True story of Adeola Fagbamile, divinely saved by God from Ifa ritual * Confession of a lady called by Ifa Oracle as a priestess: ‘I felt I was going to die, I could not sleep, until I relocated to Australia’ * PLUS why last names bearing Ifa are tied automatically to Ifa ancestry, Egungun (Masquerade) connection *BY TADE ORIYOMI/REPORTER, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
FACT UNDILUTED ON NIGERIAN TRADITION! Origin of IFA,...
ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black China of the world’-SAM Hill, Senior Contributing Editor, Newsweek magazine ….argues ‘Kano-oldest city in West Africa is more busier, closely cosmopolitan like New York City’ * Reveal encounter with Nigeria’s former Central Bank Governor, HE Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th emir of Kano *Talks about Community Engagement and Social Development Initiative, a nongovernmental organization in Maiduguri that helps female victims of the militant group Boko Haram BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ‘Nigeria is Africa’s Black...
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto...
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos...
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World *...
MONEY LAUNDERING IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Houston resident Kingpin, BAMEYI KELVIN OMALE receives 135 months JAIL TERM… ordered to pay $5,378,292.03 as restitution *32 -year-old suspect involved in the scheme to launder millions of dollars *Other Nigerian suspects found guilty: Chinonso Agbaji, a 30-year-old Houston resident sentenced to 78 months in federal prison, Igho Calaba, a 26-year-old Austin resident got 30 months in federal prison; Chibuzor Stanley Uba, a 31-year-old resident of San Antonio to 36 months in federal prison * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
MONEY LAUNDERING IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Houston resident Kingpin, BAMEYI...
$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN AKINYANMI, owner of Lekoil company $600,000 cash…clones Qatar Investment Authority website * Lekoil shares plunged 73% after a trading halt in London Stock Exchange * ‘I am a victim of a complex fraud in order to masquerade as representatives of the QIA’-Lekan lament * Mark Simmonds, former minister in the U.K. Foreign Office during David Cameron as prime minister will lead the investigation alongside Tony Hawkins who is chief executive of another U.K.-listed oil firm, Columbus Energy BY ROBERT IDEMUDIA/ECONOMY EDITOR, LONDON
$184 million FAKE LOAN: Fraudsters duped Nigerian oil producer, LEKAN...
OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy*Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to barest minimum’*Laments: ‘It’s Poverty that affects our minds, as many live on a constant diet of hopelessness’*Echoes: ‘Poverty is when young men of a country refuse to look their government in the face to demand better opportunities for themselves and families’*Observes: ‘If we pull down South Africa’s businesses in the country, will Nigeria go scar-free?’
OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy *Says...
WHAT’S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS * ‘My thoughts on Nigeria’s recent election, Importance of Public-Private Cooperation for Democracy’BY TONY ELUMELU
WHAT'S GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS * 'My thoughts on Nigeria's recent...
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD! BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU NIGERIA,...
SAVE THIS CHILD NOW! Dying American Girl, 10 Needs Urgent Organ Transplant…Suffering end stage Cystic Fibrosis for 18 months *Too sick to leave Philadelphia Children’s Hospital for 3 months * Sarah has 7-14 Days to Stay Alive *72,000 People worldwide Sign Petition, says: “This Girl Must not Die”
BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, NEW YORK SARAH Murnaghan is a-10 year old American...
Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken into custody at London Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles *Total of six different women lodged formal complaints against him BY AHMED RILWAN/ENTERTAINMENT Correspondent, UK
Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS...
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never...
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial BY EDITORIAL BOARD AFRICA’S...
EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
ALIKO DANGOTE: Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire...
INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate from University of Nigeria, GODWIN NWANGELE Wins 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for West Africa…joins 100 scholar-select to study at Oxford University *Electrical and electronics engineering specialty passionate about solving problems with technology *Defeats 2,783 applicants from around Africa *earlier won many academic awards been best graduate student in UNN in 2017, overall best graduating student in engineering in Nigeria as recognised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities BY ZAINAB AHMED/EDUCATION REPORTER, NSUKKA
INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate...
INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate Degree in Pharmacognosy …’I am happy my wife graduated from University of Helsinki in flying colors’, Tweets her husband, Chukwueke Chijioke *Says ‘My wife is making Nigeria, Africa and black race proud in Europe’ BY JOHN CHUKWURA/EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT, FINLAND
INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate...
SADLY BATTLING STROKE! Nigeria’s Nollywood Actor, ERNEST ASUZU spotted topless at Lagos Shoprite, begging for alms to feed…lament to passers-by ‘he’s been abandoned’ *Tears-up that no one in the movie industry cares for his survival, wearing a blue jean pants and bathroom slippers BY KESTA AMAECHI/REPORTER, LAGOS
SADLY BATTLING STROKE! Nigeria’s Nollywood Actor, ERNEST ASUZU spotted...
TRUE CONFESSION OF A-22-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATE GIRL: ‘A Rich Yahoo Guy paid me 4Million Naira to sleep with his dog, I think I am Pregnant’-CHIOMA (last name withheld), cries in self regret * ‘I have sinned against God, I cannot even see my Menstrual circle anymore’ * ‘He deceived me his Uncle’s company was shooting Adult movies, now having a strange illness’ * ‘A month ago some boys came to our campus from Ghana on a mission to recruit some girls into their porn industry’ * ‘I was promised heaven on earth and given One million Naira as an advance payment-that made me fell for him’ * BY DELIA OMOBUDE/REPORTER, Lagos
TRUE CONFESSION OF A-22-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATE GIRL: ‘A Rich...
GRATITUDE TO GOD! Nigeria’s ace actor, MIKE EZURUONYE survives 8hours Eye Surgery… due to harsh movie production lights * Had abnormal growth encroaching the pupil of both eyes *Doctor advised for medical surgery to prevent permanent damage * Confesses Ophthalmologist had a successful operation * Warns: ‘People who spend a long time looking at their phones and laptop screens are at risk of such danger’ * BY DEMOLA IFEPADE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, LAGOS
GRATITUDE TO GOD! Nigeria’s ace actor, MIKE EZURUONYE survives...
Nigerian Drug Queen in America, TEMITOPE AYONI OLAIYA, alias ‘Tammy’ sentenced to 10 years in prison for Cocaine conspiracy, multiple fraud scheme * 41-year old Green Card holder in Maryland recruit men, assist couriers in obtaining passports, visas, booked their travel arrangement *Suspect ensure couriers’ travel to foreign countries to obtain drugs, bring same into USA *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
Nigerian Drug Queen in America, TEMITOPE AYONI OLAIYA, alias ‘Tammy’...
MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport Seized; House, Office Searched…as Congregation abandons church in droves * Secured bail after making available two level 16 officers with landed property in Abuja *Embattled ‘man-of-God’ report daily to Police HQ on a daily basis * ‘We are gathering strong evidence of rape against the COZA Pastor’-Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department BY TOMIWA ORIYOMI/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA & SAM IKADE/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, LAGOS
MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International...
98 DAYS in Custody: ‘My LIFE is in Danger, I will continue on HUNGER STRIKE until Nigeria’s Department of State Security Services Release Me on Court Order’-OMOYELE SOWORE, Convener, RevolutionNow * “Since Thursday, Omoyele Sowore has refused to come down. He has refused to see anybody and this is in protest that his rights are being violated. He has not eaten because the DSS don’t feed him and he is rejecting food from the people who usually take food to him in detention”-Femi Falana, Human rights lawyer BY SALOME RACHAEL/REPORTER
Pic 2. Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore during his arraignment at...
Nigerian Politician, PETER OBI headlines News Express Anniversary 7th Lecture… keynote speakers/ eminent Lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Legal cum Development Expert, Barrister Bashir Maidugu confirm attendance, ceremony holds Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Main Hall of Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos * “We are grateful to these distinguished men of ideas for accepting to dissect Nigeria’s economic cum developmental challenges and propose the way out, during the 7th News Express Anniversary Lecture”- News Express Publisher Isaac Umunna BY CHINEDU AMAECHI/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
Nigerian Politician, PETER OBI headlines News Express Anniversary 7th Lecture…...
Lagos Pastor, MICHAEL NJOTEAH Sentenced to TWO Years in Jail over N2million Fraud…deceived suspect in the pretext of helping to procure Australian visa *Defraud another victim to the tune of N850,000 for same visa offence * ‘Offences contravene sections 287, 314 318 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015’-Prosecutor, Friday Mameh * ‘I am not a visa agent, I collected the money from the complainants in order to connect them with a visa agent’-Njoteah *BY TIM ABIOLA/JUDICIAL REPORTER, Lagos
Lagos Pastor, MICHAEL NJOTEAH Sentenced to TWO Years in Jail over N2million...
BREAKING NEWS! Masked Gunmen invade Nigeria’s Federal capital territory, kill Aso Rock’s assistant director, LAETITIA NAANKANG DAGAN inside own Apartment…trailed from Presidential Villa, Abuja to home, murdered within 3 hours *’She ( Laetitia) was beaten, hand-tied and strangulated to death against her wish’-INVESTIGATION * “The Police are now working round the clock to fish out the killers of Laetitia and the law will take its course”- Permanent Secretary, Jalal Arabi, State House statement *BY LATI AHMED/REPORTER, ABUJA
BREAKING NEWS! Masked Gunmen invade Nigeria’s Federal capital...
OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria President,...
OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion,...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate...
OPINION: Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari *He’s Suffering Disconnect-Hallucination from Paranoia *Reveals his various Diversionary Verbal Prancing Tactics, Amplified Falsehood BY PHILLIP AGBESE, LONDON agbese.phill@gmail.com
Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s...
United States Presidential Campaign: Nigerian conman, CHINEDU AMAECHI creates FAKE Social Media Account for Pete Buttigieg…alleges ‘Nigerians support political ambition’, claim ‘big misunderstanding’ to cause confusion *Drops the name of Lis Smith, senior communications adviser for Buttigieg’s campaign *Gives impression that Smith is behind “Pete Buttigieg supporter from Nigeria” * ‘It’s an absurd of conspiracy theory’- Smith * “Nigerian shadow account conspiracy theories are the new rat emojis. Sad but not surprising”-Matt Corridoni, the campaign’s deputy rapid-response communications director * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
United States Presidential Campaign: Nigerian conman, CHINEDU AMAECHI...
‘FAKE News medium reported Zahra Buhari secured job in PPPRA’-Presidency * ‘Zahra, just like any other Nigerian, can work wherever she secures employment, we hasten to add that the story is false in every material particular’ * “The publication is untrue, malicious, and meant to cast aspersions at the First Family since the tendentious platform claims the job was secured fraudulently’-Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity * BY KENNETH AMAECHI/STAFF WRITER, ABUJA
‘FAKE News medium reported Zahra Buhari secured job in...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet event holds LIVE in Dallas October 4-5 at 7pm to 12midnight * Independence weekend groove stages at Swayz Ballroom, 9750 Walnut Street, Dallas 75243 * Cheap earlybird ticket now on sale at $30, VIP ticket $60, for VIP tables dial: +1469-335-3458 *Historic ceremony powered by Ateam, TK Dallas, Jude Ngene * Ali Baba promises fresh and new rib-cracking jokes to reflect major events in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America...
PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America…Her Battle, Pain with Colon Cancer at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital * American Cardiologist, Nephrologist discovered pioneer Nigerian model suffered hole in Heart and Kidney *Leads love international outreach to help less privilege *Challenged Advertising industries in Nigeria for ‘having sex with models’, paying them peanuts BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU in New York
PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN AWARD in AMERICA’-Demian Ndubuisi Chukwu, Nigerian-American Chairman/CEO Deedee Group of companies, Maryland, USA …I became Millionaire in Nigeria at the age of 37 years *Designed to give award to those helping or giving back to the community, a way to encourage others to start helping the poor *Still facing Lack of Sponsor, Divisiveness among Nigerians in Diaspora * ‘This Year’s event holding September 16th in Baltimore Maryland, USA will feature German’s Superstar, Me-Razor and Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum’-Demian BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘WE spend $30,000 Annually to Stage DDEA HUMANITARIAN...
Knock-out King: ONORIODE ‘Godzilla’ EHWARIEME, Nigerian born Mike Tyson of Africa making waves in USA…defeats most opponents in round one * U.S.-based Nigerian 6-ft-7 heavyweight pugilist had 17 wins only one defeat * Fans compare him to Tyson, the original “Baddest Man on the Planet * Began career in 2003 in Oghara (Delta state), punched his way up to the top to become WBF International heavyweight title * Says: ‘I am ready to FIGHT for the World Championship belt’ *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
Knock-out King: ONORIODE ‘Godzilla’ EHWARIEME, Nigerian...
Nigerian Born American Heavyweight fighter, EFE AJAGBA Reigns as Boxing Hero of Texas …Says ‘I am proud to have come from Ughelli, Delta state and always re-branding the image of the Nigeria in sports’ * 25 year old Olympic Gold Medalist had 10 Fights, 10 Wins, Zero Losses *Nicknamed ‘The One And Only’ Gold/Bronze winner in the 2015 African Games/2014 Commonwealth Games * Rising Heavyweight Pugilist proving his moniker *Defeats German Michael Wallisch in the second round to improve 10-0 as he made in Las Vegas debut on April 27, 2019 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard
Nigerian Born American Heavyweight fighter, EFE AJAGBA Reigns as...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA dominates AMERICA’S NFL Africa draftee list…Many of them are Nigerian-Americans, still attending Colleges BY LOYE ABIMBOLA/SPORTS CORRESPONDENT, NORTH AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA dominates AMERICA’S NFL Africa draftee list…Many...
A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in...
DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA Embassy in NIGERIA…Says ‘We are horrified by Reports, footage of Africans including Nigerians sold into slavery in Libya’ *Stages Peaceful sit-outs Protest in front of the Libyan Embassy *VOWS: ‘We Shall Occupy Libya Embassy, Enough of Dehumanization’ *Regret: ‘Africans are being Detained, Tortured, Starved, Killed’ *Lament: ‘They are made to Face Slave Trade, a horrible part of African history’ *Traffic Gridlock at Roseline Ukeje Close, Kyari Muhammed crescent, off Justice Sowemimo street, Asokoro, Abuja * Libya Embassy officials contacts Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police office for Police protection against Attack, Violence, Invasion BY KENNEDY ILECHUKWU/REPORTER, ABUJA
DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA...
CONTROVERSIAL DEATH IN BRITAIN: NIGERIAN 18year old boy OLUWADAMILOLA ODEYINGBO Killed in London street Fight, Lifeless body Dumped in a garden …’Special post-mortem showed he died of multiple organ failure from pre-existing medical condition. No one will be charged for the death of Mr Odeyingbo’, claims Metropolitan Police * ‘Detectives investigating the death of a young man they believed was murdered in a street fight have concluded that he died of natural causes. No offences of murder or manslaughter have been committed’-Officers from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command BY CHUNA CHUBA/CRIME REPORTER, LONDON
CONTROVERSIAL DEATH IN BRITAIN: NIGERIAN 18year old boy OLUWADAMILOLA ODEYINGBO Killed...
SHAMEFUL: ‘I Have Never tasted Alcohol in my LIFE, I was not Drunk, only playing with empty Beer bottles’-Dismissed Nigerian Policeman, KADIMA USENI, Mobile Force Squadron 22 Base Ikeja …Says: ‘It was a set up against me. I was secretly recorded without my knowledge’ *Lament: ‘Police higher authority want to ruin my life. I am not lying. My Force Number is 176219. I seized the empty beer bottles from some Police officers’ children’ BY TITILAYO ODUNLAMI/CRIME REPORTER, LAGOS
SHAMEFUL: ‘I Have Never tasted Alcohol in my LIFE, I was not Drunk, only playing...
KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA’S Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make Waves…parades Somali’s recipe, condiments and Africa’s spicy food * Multicultural cuisine features Samosa, Fufu, Jollof Rice and intercontinental meals * Remains Number one African menu spot in Burlington city * Attract visitors from African-American, African, Hispanic, Canadian and White American communities *Ahmed Mohammed, the creative Chef behind the kitchen * Feel AFRICA’s rich meal, place your order dial: +1 802-448-3032 or mail: kismayokitchen@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF who was in Vermont
KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA’S Most Famous Restaurant...
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Genius, AHMED MOHAMMED Constructs First Local Helicopter for Nigerian Army …Says ‘My creativity was done out of patriotism for Nigeria’ *Used personal savings to source for materials in the country * Kaduna state born man designed the helicopter using green colour to represent Nigeria * His words: “I strongly believe in a positive Nigeria. I know that the nation can quickly develop through technology. And I believe this is my own contribution in making Nigeria great”-MOHAMMED BY ILIYA SAKA/SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, KADUNA
INSPIRING: NIGERIAN Genius, AHMED MOHAMMED Constructs First Local Helicopter for...
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‘As a Prophet of God, I can tell you those who destroy Nigeria will cry, Face the Lord’s Anger’- Rev. Fr. Ejke Mbaka, Roman Catholic, Adoration Ministry, Enugu * Vows: ‘Anyone who plot to destabilise Nigeria would receive dire punishment from God’ * Stop blaming President Buhari for all the problems in Nigeria * Governors should go back to their drawing board, don’t leave the insecurity problem alone to Buhari, he can’t be everywhere. You people receive millions of Naira every month for security votes, use those money to do meaningful things in your various states, engage youths and see whether we will not get it right * BY EMMANUEL ODEMA/STAFF WRITER, ENUGU
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- FACT UNDILUTED ON NIGERIAN TRADITION! Origin of IFA, Dangers of Voodoo mythology ...True story of Adeola Fagbamile, divinely saved by God from Ifa ritual * Confession of a lady called by Ifa Oracle as a priestess: 'I felt I was going to die, I could not sleep, until I relocated to Australia' * PLUS why last names bearing Ifa are tied automatically to Ifa ancestry, Egungun (Masquerade) connection *BY TADE ORIYOMI/REPORTER, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
- OLIVER WANKO, making waves as Africa's Number One Tax expert in North America...providing first class tax information in one place, understands IRS policies *Cameroonian born American Certified Public Accountant most sought after by Nigerians, Ghanians, Tanzanians, South Africans, other nationalities * Offers Individual/Business Tax, Fast Refunds, Direct Deposit, Electronic Filing, ITIN * “We have been on ground over the years in Texas taking care of various tax consultations of individuals, companies consistently providing excellent services for the people of black communities, which is why we are the most reliable here in United States” BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives Sexually Abuse 15 Year old Girl for 12 Months…Deceitfully promised to make Teenager Super Model through Spiritual Prayers * Girl loses Fallopian tube to Abortion caused by 55 year old ‘Man-of-God’ * Teenager tell Mother she was hypnotized for SEX by randy pastor in name of deliverance * FAKE Pastor heads Royal Heritage Church, Mafoluku, Lagos, lives flashy lifestyle at his home located at 8, Owolabi Street, Mafoluku *Picked Girl up in school daily for Sexual Escapades in hidden Hotel daily * ‘Anytime Pastor Danel had sex with me, he always record it’-Girl cries *Rushed to High Rocks Hospital located on 8, Afariogun Street, Charity Area, Oshodi-Isolo, Pastor have SEX with innocent Girls and Married Women *Distraught mother contacts Child Protection Network in Oshodi for help * ‘We tried to separate her from Pastor Daniel, took her to my granny in South East, but my daughter kept repeating that she wanted to have sexual intercourse with Daniel. We did our best to break her from the curse’-Mother lament * Pastor threatens investigating police officer in charge of the case, Ordered Arrested by Lagos Commissioner of Police * “The man (Daniel) brought in the girl with ectopic pregnancy (development of foetus in fallopian tube) and we saved her. He said the girl was impregnated by her boyfriend. Our records are there to show what she was treated for”-Dr Femi Oloyede, Associate Professor at High Rocks Hospital BY TITILAYO ADEMIDE/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives… more
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NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS: Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF Cars…Fear of Assassination, Violence compel anxiety & Vehicle built to survive Military or Chemical Attack *Unpredictability of elections’ result compound apprehension *Alarming Media report raises tension in the polity and among the electorates * Plans to shell out $1.5million for Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition, Eyes ‘The Beast’ (New Cadillac Limo) in the sum of $1.5million, Aims at Rezvani Tank at a cost of $155,000 * ‘There are 100,000 armored vehicles on the streets worldwide’-INVESTIGATION *PLUS Car Manufacturers now smiling to the Bank BY OKECHUCKWU ANAYO/AUTO EDITOR, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS: Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF Cars…Fear of… more
- REVEALING: LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER is the Most Expensive Car in the World 2018 at the cost of $4.5million (£3.23 million)..Drive home this luxurious vehicle in classic style ...Anthony Paul Bamford owns 2 Ferrari 250 GTOs, Floyd Mayweather drives Lamborghini and Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita *List of Most Expensive cars : Lamborghini Veneno Maybach Exelero, , Koenigsegg Agera R., Ferrari F60 America, Bugatti Chiron, Zenvo ST1; Lamborghini Reventon, Porsche 918 Spyder, Aston Martin Valkyrie, Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron, Mansory Vivere, Lykan Hypersport; Aston Martin Vulcan, McLaren P1 LM *Possesses 750 horsepower, gets a 6.5-liter V12 engine, runs at 221mph *Power delivered to all four wheels via Lambo’s 7-speed “ISR” transmission * Slick gearbox capable of shifting gears almost as quickly as transmissions used in Formula One racecars BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash...Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
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MONEY LAUNDERING IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Houston resident Kingpin, BAMEYI KELVIN OMALE receives 135 months JAIL TERM… ordered to pay $5,378,292.03 as restitution *32 -year-old suspect involved in the scheme to launder millions of dollars *Other Nigerian suspects found guilty: Chinonso Agbaji, a 30-year-old Houston resident sentenced to 78 months in federal prison, Igho Calaba, a 26-year-old Austin resident got 30 months in federal prison; Chibuzor Stanley Uba, a 31-year-old resident of San Antonio to 36 months in federal prison * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
MONEY LAUNDERING IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Houston resident Kingpin, BAMEYI KELVIN OMALE receives 135 months… more
- OLIVER WANKO, faisant des vagues en tant qu'expert fiscal numéro un en Afrique en Amérique du Nord... fournissant des informations fiscales de première classe au même endroit, comprend les politiques de l'IRS * Expert comptable agréé américain né au Cameroun le plus recherché par les Nigérians, les Ghanéens, les Tanzaniens, les Sud-Africains et d'autres nationalités * Offre la taxe individuelle / professionnelle, les remboursements rapides, le dépôt direct, le dépôt électronique, l'ITIN * «Nous avons été sur le terrain au Texas au fil des années pour prendre en charge diverses consultations fiscales des particuliers, des entreprises fournissant constamment d'excellents services aux habitants des communautés noires, c'est pourquoi nous sommes les plus fiables ici aux États-Unis» PAR GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU / AMERICAN Foreign Office Chief
- Meet STEVE BABAEKO, Most Celebrated Designer, leader of Nigeria's Number One Creative Agency...takes company X3M Ideas to the end of the World *Graduate of Ahmadu Bello University ready to use art to celebrate the riches of African culture in the eyes of international community *For tourism to flourish in Nigeria, government needs to partner with the advertising industry to keep projecting the strength of the nation *In 8 years his firm has won major accounts in Africa, have thriving offices in Lagos, Johannesburg and Lusaka *Recalls first job as a Copywriter, appreciates Victor Johnson, then Managing Director of MC&A *Worked on a DStv campaign that ended up being used across many parts of the continent *Nigeria's Finance Minister position is not to support the unified currency ECO *Message to Nigerians: “I understand that the country is hard but if we all flee this country who will build it for our children? Some people’s forebears stayed back, sacrificed and built the countries we are all escaping to. Imagine if they had fled their country at the time, we will have nowhere to run to today” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper
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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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CONFESSION! ‘I am GUILTY of collecting $1,500 cash from a Nigerian man to help him obtain Green Card in America unlawfully’-AJIA Strauss, 28-year-old American lady in Newark * Monsuru Ogunbiyi, resident of Pittsburgh convinced American woman to submit falsified documents, made untrue statements to USCIS to become a permanent resident * Fake couple staged photographs, claiming to live together and opening a joint bank account * Court set sentencing for June 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m, facing five years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000.00 * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
CONFESSION! ‘I am GUILTY of collecting $1,500 cash from a Nigerian man to help him… more
- SADLY PAINFUL! Nigerian born former Texas College athlete, MICHAEL IFY EGWUAGU Arrested for Stabbing Pregnant blood Sister 26 times to death...caught on recorded door camera saying: 'I killed my sister, I killed Jennifer' * 25-year-old suspect handcuffed, taken by police into custody * Victim, Jennifer Chioma Ebichi, 32, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds at a home in Pflugerville, 17 miles north of Austin. * Arrest affidavit alleges that Egwuagu was seen on doorbell camera video holding a knife as he left the home after the killing * 'I believe Ebichi was stabbed one to two dozen times and died as a result of multiple stab wounds' -Chief Medical Examiner J. Keith Pinckard * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
- SHAMEFUL! Nigerian Drug Queen in America, TEMITOPE AYONI OLAIYA, a.k.a 'Tammy Olaiya' Recruits youths as Cocaine couriers to Brazil, Defraud U.S. Govt in Medicaid Health Scam...Green Card holder in Hyattsville, Maryland drives Lamborghini porch cars from proceed of crime *40-year-old woman helps couriers to travel to foreign countries to obtain drugs to bring back into the United States for sale * Assist drug mules in obtaining passports, visas and booked their travel arrangements * Lavishes $381,500 in fraudulent credit card, facing 10 years minimum jail term, to be deported after prison * “Tammy Olaiya is a ‘triple threat’ of criminality – drug trafficker, a fraudster, and a liar,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken into custody at London Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles *Total of six different women lodged formal complaints against him BY AHMED RILWAN/ENTERTAINMENT Correspondent, UK
Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken… more
- UNBELIEVABLE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: Christ Apostolic Church Pastor, MATHEW OLAKUNLE Impregnates Married church member, OMOTOLA AKERELE under the guise of Spiritual Healing in Ondo state...To Solve her Severe Cough ailment *Head of CAC, Oke-Itura, Iju town in Akure North Local Government had SEX with Married Women and Girls in the name of deliverance *Pastor Notorious for 'praying' for vulnerable women without their clothes on * Distressed woman aborts Pregnancy to save her Marriage, Husband threw her out of their matrimony * 'On the seventh day of prayer, Pastor Olakunle shaved the hair on my private parts and armpits, and put the hair in the white handkerchief. After that, we had sexual intercourse. After the intercourse, he asked me to go and bury the hair in the handkerchief'-Mrs. Akerele * "I Did Not have sex with her. I shaved the hair of her private parts and I touched it (her private parts) with my sexual organ. I told her to be using my organ to rub her private parts so that she could discharge. After that, I wiped the discharge of her private parts with the white handkerchief and I prayed for her, using Psalm 24. God answers the prayer of naked people faster. I had SEX with her younger sister twice and had prayed for their mother too while naked"-Pastor Olakunle BY TOLUWANI ABIFEMI/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, AKURE
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton...Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test"-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
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EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what… more
- NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial ...President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
- EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
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VARSITY DON RUINS SELF IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Professor, CHIKAODINAKA NWAKPA sacked for STEALING $185,000 research grant funds…lavish money on ‘Ashewo’ (Prostitutes), Sports bars and iTunes * Former Drexel University professor handcuffed, arrested, facing criminal charges * ‘We charged him (Professor Nwakpa) with theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception on both felonies’-Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office * “Mr. Nwankpa inappropriately and criminally diverted tens of thousands of dollars that were allocated for research purposes toward his own private enjoyment. He betrayed Drexel University and tuition-paying students he was paid to educate,” District Attorney Larry Krasner *Spends over $96,000 on adult entertainment venues, sports bars, waste more than $89,000 on iTunes purchases, meals and other unauthorized purchases between midnight and 2 a.m *Released on $25,000 bail, surrendered his passport and scheduled for a preliminary hearing on January 29 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Naija Standard Newspaper
VARSITY DON RUINS SELF IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Professor, CHIKAODINAKA NWAKPA sacked for STEALING $185,000… more
- INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate from University of Nigeria, GODWIN NWANGELE Wins 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for West Africa...joins 100 scholar-select to study at Oxford University *Electrical and electronics engineering specialty passionate about solving problems with technology *Defeats 2,783 applicants from around Africa *earlier won many academic awards been best graduate student in UNN in 2017, overall best graduating student in engineering in Nigeria as recognised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities BY ZAINAB AHMED/EDUCATION REPORTER, NSUKKA
- INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate Degree in Pharmacognosy ...'I am happy my wife graduated from University of Helsinki in flying colors', Tweets her husband, Chukwueke Chijioke *Says 'My wife is making Nigeria, Africa and black race proud in Europe' BY JOHN CHUKWURA/EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT, FINLAND
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World, fans mourning passage of Afro-Jazz Star! Manu Dibango, Cameroonian Music legend dies of Coronavirus…plus how African Saxophone Superstar contracted Covid-19 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit ‘Soul Makossa’ breathe his last in Paris, according to a representative * ‘Funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organized when possible’ * Funerals in France limited to 20 people who are in the closest circle of the deceased due to a lockdown in trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus * Remembered famous copyright dispute with Micheal Jackson over Thriller as King of Pop settled him out of court * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & REBECCA AMPHORA/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, FRANCE
World, fans mourning passage of Afro-Jazz Star! Manu Dibango, Cameroonian Music legend dies of Coronavirus…plus… more
- LIVE IN DALLAs: Nigeria's Controversial Musician, NAIRA MARLEY secures P-2 Visa for American performance Tour ...shows titled 'Marlays Yankee' slated for March 6, 2020, other cities *First show holds at swayz ballroom, 9750 Walnut street, #114, Dallas, Texas, 75243 *Gate fees pegged at: $40 (early bed), $50 (regular), $100 (VIP ticket); $1500 (silver table for 8 people), $2500 (gold table for 10 people) * Malian American fans calls him 'Africa's snoop Dogg' * For more enquiries, contact on Twitter: @Femi_Lamerica or call: +1682-252-8777 * Tickets available and coordinated by Evenbrite BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
- KING SEGUN 'ShyShy' SHYLLON: NIGERIA'S Number one Dee Jay, Radio Host in London...reigns as only African Dee Jay to blaze European mainstream club in a live VideoMix for four years in Finland ...says 'I was born into a music family, where my Dad was a great keyboardist, a legendary composer and a music teacher' * Had successful disc jockey shows in Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Nigeria, Holland, France, Italy * Celebrated as Most Famous Guest Dee Jay on Channel O music awards * Remain first African to have ever introduced AfroBeats into mainstream carnival * Pioneered and hosted a radio show called ‘Grand Slam’ a live broadcast from the party venues on Ray Power 100 the first private radio station in Nigeria back in the 90s * Recalls rookie-day at OGBC FM 2 in Ogun State, hails broadcast icon Femi Sowoolu for discovering his talent * Abeokuta 'boy' Confesses: ' I love my 'Amala' with rich delicious okra soup and fish stew' * PLUS working encounters with world renowned Dee Jays, why he's always shy as 'Shy Shy' QUOTE: “At a particular time in life, you are recognized by your gifts through the amount of work you put in place to better yourself. When you do it diligently and passionately, you are loved at your best”-ShyShy * GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER
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CORONAVIRUS: Two NIGERIANS Suffering Drug Overdose after Self-Medicating with Chloroquine… demand for the drug surged in Lagos moment Trump Praised Anti-Malaria Drug as Possible COVID-19 Treatment * Some Nigerians begin stockpiling hydroxychloroquine for family members and friends * “Two people were hospitalized in Lagos for chloroquine overdoses”-Oreoluwa Finnih, senior health assistant to the governor of Lagos * Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu tweet: “Oreoluwa Finnih, the governor’s senior special assistant on health,, had warned against “massive consumption” of the drug” * * BY TITILAYO OBADINA/HEALTH REPORTER, LAGOS
CORONAVIRUS: Two NIGERIANS Suffering Drug Overdose after Self-Medicating with Chloroquine… demand for the drug surged… more
- DISGRACEFUL: Nigerian born American Medical Doctor, OGECHUKWU VICTOR ADEKWEH Arrested for coercing underage girl into sex...Grand Rapids resident placed on administrative leave after being arrested for alleged online solicitation * 33-year-old began career as an emergency medicine doctor at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital since September 2018 * “Adekweh was one of eight people arrested in a two-day sting operation. The operation focused on identifying and arresting suspects seeking to have sexual encounters with minor females in exchange for money”-Court documents * “We are deeply troubled by the allegations regarding Dr. Adekweh. Although we understand that they involve conduct unrelated to Grand Itasca, he has been placed on administrative leave”-Cassi Chrzanowski, Marketing and communications manager * Criminal complaints read: “The suspects responded to the advertisements, which featured 'several pictures of a female in suggestive poses.' The defendants allegedly communicated with undercover officers posing as a girl and claiming to be 15 years old. The men agreed to meet and pay for sexual services and were arrested upon arrival at the hotel” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- TRUE CONFESSION OF A-22-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATE GIRL: 'A Rich Yahoo Guy paid me 4Million Naira to sleep with his dog, I think I am Pregnant'-CHIOMA (last name withheld), cries in self regret * 'I have sinned against God, I cannot even see my Menstrual circle anymore' * 'He deceived me his Uncle's company was shooting Adult movies, now having a strange illness' * 'A month ago some boys came to our campus from Ghana on a mission to recruit some girls into their porn industry' * 'I was promised heaven on earth and given One million Naira as an advance payment-that made me fell for him' * BY DELIA OMOBUDE/REPORTER, Lagos
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Making Africa Proud Abroad: INSIDE the World of ADEBAYO OGUNLESI, Nigerian billionaire owner of London Gatwick and Edinburgh Airports…Son of the first Nigerian professor of medicine at University of Ibadan, possesses a Net Worth of 20 million dollars * Received a B.A. with first class honors in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University in England. Later bagged a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School and an M.B.A.from the Harvard Law Review * Served as a law clerk to Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall of the United States Supreme Court * Made wave as attorney in the corporate practice group of the New York City law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore * Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Client Officer of Credit Suisse First Boston * He is Chairman and Managing Partner of Global Infrastructure Partners, a joint venture whose initial investors included Credit Suisse and General Electric * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
Making Africa Proud Abroad: INSIDE the World of ADEBAYO OGUNLESI, Nigerian billionaire owner of London… more
- Nigerian Drug Queen in America, TEMITOPE AYONI OLAIYA, alias 'Tammy' sentenced to 10 years in prison for Cocaine conspiracy, multiple fraud scheme * 41-year old Green Card holder in Maryland recruit men, assist couriers in obtaining passports, visas, booked their travel arrangement *Suspect ensure couriers' travel to foreign countries to obtain drugs, bring same into USA *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- Nigerian Detainee in American Jail, ANTHONY OLUSEYE AKINYEMI Strangulates self inside ICE Custody within 24hours...Pronounced deceased after been found unresponsive in his cell at the Worcester County Jail * Attempts made by Emergency personnel to revive 56-year-old unsuccessful. * Locked-up in ICE custody a day after conviction in Baltimore City Circuit Court for a sex offense and assault * Immigration detainer earlier lodged against him for sexual abuse of a minor, entered the U.S. lawfully on a non-immigrant visa, failed to comply with the terms of his admission and was in removal proceedings before federal immigration courts *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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DEPORTATION THREAT: Nigerian Couple, RASHEEDAT and AFEEZ BAKARE in Tears…beg Canadian Government ‘Daughters risk Genital Mutilation if returned home’ * Family of four arrived Ontario in 2017, had another daughter in Canada a year later *After denial of refugee status, Rasheedat, now five months pregnant, collapsed and was taken to hospital * Recently, the government issued a temporary delay on the family’s deportation order * “My children’s lives, my husband’s life are at risk. We ran away because they wanted to circumcise my baby girl — the one I brought from Africa. When I got to Canada, I had another baby girl. Currently, I’m pregnant with another baby girl. Now [I’ll have] three baby girls — [and all of their lives are] going to be at risk”-Rasheedat *BY TOLU ABODERIN/REPORTER, ONTARIO & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
DEPORTATION THREAT: Nigerian Couple, RASHEEDAT and AFEEZ BAKARE in Tears…beg Canadian Government ‘Daughters risk Genital… more
- MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo's International Traveling Passport Seized; House, Office Searched...as Congregation abandons church in droves * Secured bail after making available two level 16 officers with landed property in Abuja *Embattled 'man-of-God' report daily to Police HQ on a daily basis * 'We are gathering strong evidence of rape against the COZA Pastor'-Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department BY TOMIWA ORIYOMI/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA & SAM IKADE/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, LAGOS
- SEEKING JUSTICE: Nigerian Man HILARY INEOMO-MARCUS faces deportation from Britain after over 20 years stay ...Arrived United Kingdom at the of age of 10 and lived in London ever since, granted leave to remain in the early 2000s *earlier worked as a presenter on National Prison Radio, where he was commended as being the best prisoner-producer, remain primary carer for two under-age sons * 'I have no tie to Nigeria. The prospect that they could walk in and grab me and put me on a plane before I can say goodbye to anyone – not even my children – terrifies me. I'm a product of British Education and Culture'-INEOMO-MARCUS *'We revoked Mr. Ineono-Marcus status after he served a 15-month prison sentence in 2013 for a tax offence'-British Immigration BY CHIOMA IDIKA/LONDON Correspondent
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JOURNALISM AT ITS FINEST @ RAINBOW HALL OF FAME AWARDS: Nigerian born American Journalist, GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU Wins double media honor in a glitzy and glamour red-carpet ceremony at Golden Gates Restaurant, Ikoyi, Lagos * Receives Outstanding African Investigative Journalist of the decade, Most Celebrated Nigerian Journalist in the Diaspora on Saturday, March 15 * Remaining award winners: Most Outstanding Legal Luminary of the year (Charles Ajiboye), African Humanitarian Writer (Mike Cerutti Osagie), Extraordinary Business Icon (Dr .Nwaorie Lazarus); African Culture Promoter in the Diaspora ( Nikki Spooner), Most Trusted Real Estate Investor (Dr.Jerry Nwakobi), Most Outstanding Female Initiator (Mrs.Olajumke Saliu), Hon .Dr.Segun Musa (Dynamic Politician) and other recipients BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, Nigeria
JOURNALISM AT ITS FINEST @ RAINBOW HALL OF FAME AWARDS: Nigerian born American Journalist, GEORGE… more
- The god-father of General Interest News Stories in Nigeria break silence: 'KUNLE Bakare, MAYOR Akinpelu & I established Fame Weekly Magazine successfully, Nigeria's Biggest and Most Famous Journal ever' -FEMI AKINTUNDE JOHNSON (FAJ) ...Unpublished reasons why I left National Encomium Magazine, embraced higher media calling * The Nigerian Press has continued to perform in commensurate to their relative capacities within the context of the prevailing economic challenges that have restrained print runs, sales and advertising budgets * There's relative freedom of expression in Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari's Govt * It is not true that the agitation of few American legislators made the release of Omoyele Sowore and Dasuki possible * Federal Government need to establish an atmosphere of mutual respect and security of life for media practitioners to thrive *Recalls evergreen days in The Punch Newspaper plus highpoint of media career *Teaches Post Graduate students (PGD) a semester on a course called Topical Issues In Mass Communication, with Celebrity Journalism being the keystone at Nigerian Institute of Journalism GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, America's Foreign Bureau Chief
- 98 DAYS in Custody: 'My LIFE is in Danger, I will continue on HUNGER STRIKE until Nigeria's Department of State Security Services Release Me on Court Order'-OMOYELE SOWORE, Convener, RevolutionNow * “Since Thursday, Omoyele Sowore has refused to come down. He has refused to see anybody and this is in protest that his rights are being violated. He has not eaten because the DSS don't feed him and he is rejecting food from the people who usually take food to him in detention”-Femi Falana, Human rights lawyer BY SALOME RACHAEL/REPORTER
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BREAKING NEWS: Famous Nigerian Pathologist, Dr. OLUMIDE OKUNUGA Dies of Coronavirus in Italy after contacting high Fever in Canada…’63-year-old Nigerian diagnosed to have contacted Coronavirus while on few days official assignment to Canada’-Close friends * Deceased, a native of Ikenne, Remo, Ogun state was President of Egbe Omo Yoruba, Emila Romagna and Vice-President of Yoruba National Community in Italy * Celebrated as a two-time Councillor for Modena in Italy where he had lived for 35 years * “His death has left the Yoruba community in Italy totally devastated. We have lost a very great man who is in the apex of his career”-an official of the Egbe Omo Yoruba * “We lost a great man this weekend. He was an affectionate and decent man who lived for others through his meritorious services since he left Nigeria for Canada many years ago”- Abiodun Gbadamosi, an official of Egbe Omo Yoruba in North America *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF & FUNKE DOLAPO, REPORTER, ITALY
BREAKING NEWS: Famous Nigerian Pathologist, Dr. OLUMIDE OKUNUGA Dies of Coronavirus in Italy after contacting… more
- Lagos Pastor, MICHAEL NJOTEAH Sentenced to TWO Years in Jail over N2million Fraud...deceived suspect in the pretext of helping to procure Australian visa *Defraud another victim to the tune of N850,000 for same visa offence * 'Offences contravene sections 287, 314 318 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015'-Prosecutor, Friday Mameh * 'I am not a visa agent, I collected the money from the complainants in order to connect them with a visa agent'-Njoteah *BY TIM ABIOLA/JUDICIAL REPORTER, Lagos
- PANIC & FEAR: 'We now have a confirmed CORONAVIRUS Patient in Nigeria'-Dr. OSAGIE EHANIRE, Minister of Health * Case involves an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and just returned from Milan, Italy on the 25th of February 2020 * He tested positive at the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control * Patient clinically stable with no serious symptoms, being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos * Lay out procedure on how Nigerians should take care of their health, maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves from COVID 19 * 'Coronavirus patient visited Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State'- Tomi Coker, Commissioner for Health *BY DOLAPO AJAYI/Special Correspondent, SOUTH-WEST Nigeria
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OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40… more
- OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom ...Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what's right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end" ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
- 'Still on that DOG Matter'-Reuben Abati *Says: 'In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo' *Explains: 'Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet' States: 'In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile' *Echoes: 'In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot' *Narrates: 'If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb' *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
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FIGHTING FOR DAUGHTER’S RELEASE IN BOKO HARAM DEN: LEAH SHARIBU’S Mother storm London, plans to meet British Prime Minister…in tears, saying: “Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has tried, but I need Boris Johnson to help me now secure my daughter’s release from terrorists’ captivity” *On Hausa BBC interview in London: ‘Nigerian government did not contact our family until seven months after the abduction of our daughter’ *Lament: ‘I have cried many times. My eyes are swollen. President Buhari contacted me, and sent down three Ministers, assuring me that Leah was going to be released soon, nothing else else had been said to me’ *Confess :’I am in London to seek the assistance of the the British Government to free Leah from the terrorists’ captivity * BY AHMED MUSA/Correspondent in London
FIGHTING FOR DAUGHTER’S RELEASE IN BOKO HARAM DEN: LEAH SHARIBU’S Mother storm London, plans to… more
- Nigerian born Spanish fraudster, HELEN MUKORO IDISI arrested for Scam, Identity Theft, Impersonation posing as UN Women President... handcuffed suspect fired back: 'United Nations defamed me' *Call self 'archduchess', 'detective', 'politician', 'Nigerian aristocrat' * Detained on pain's eastern Mediterranean coast, request funds from global bodies and giving interviews to the media as a VIP * “Helen provides online legal courses and solicited funds to carry out different projects related to the institution she claimed to represent”- Spanish police *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & KALID INUDU/ REPORTER, Spain
- United States Presidential Campaign: Nigerian conman, CHINEDU AMAECHI creates FAKE Social Media Account for Pete Buttigieg...alleges 'Nigerians support political ambition', claim 'big misunderstanding' to cause confusion *Drops the name of Lis Smith, senior communications adviser for Buttigieg's campaign *Gives impression that Smith is behind "Pete Buttigieg supporter from Nigeria" * 'It's an absurd of conspiracy theory'- Smith * "Nigerian shadow account conspiracy theories are the new rat emojis. Sad but not surprising”-Matt Corridoni, the campaign's deputy rapid-response communications director * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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ORACLE OF GOD SPEAK: ‘As long as you remain in the secret place of the Most High, no Coronavirus will come near you’ – Pastor E.A. Adeboye *Ability to abide under God shadow involves you living a life of cleanliness like washing your hands, keeping your environment clean * This is the time God is separating people who are genuinely serving Him from other people who call the name of the Lord in vain for their own pecuniary gains * The Lord is passing through all the nations of the world presently * BY IYANU AKANBI/RELIGIOUS REPORTER
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet event holds LIVE in Dallas October 4-5 at 7pm to 12midnight * Independence weekend groove stages at Swayz Ballroom, 9750 Walnut Street, Dallas 75243 * Cheap earlybird ticket now on sale at $30, VIP ticket $60, for VIP tables dial: +1469-335-3458 *Historic ceremony powered by Ateam, TK Dallas, Jude Ngene * Ali Baba promises fresh and new rib-cracking jokes to reflect major events in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet… more
- PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA'S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America...Her Battle, Pain with Colon Cancer at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital * American Cardiologist, Nephrologist discovered pioneer Nigerian model suffered hole in Heart and Kidney *Leads love international outreach to help less privilege *Challenged Advertising industries in Nigeria for 'having sex with models', paying them peanuts BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU in New York
- 20 YEARS IN PRISON MAXIMUM CHARGE: AMERICA'S Justice Department Arrests KWAM 1's Son, SULTAN OMOGBADEBO ANIFOWOSHE in Chicago, Others over $2million Fake Online Romance, Mystery Shopping Scam...'My Son is not a Fraudster, He's now on Bail', reacts Nigeria's Legendary King of Fuji Music *Law Enforcement Agents round up internet fraudsters in USA, Nigeria * FBI argues Fraud lasted over two years through 'Operation Gold Phish' * Complaint accuses the conspirators of engaging in various other cyber-enabled scams, including investment, employment frauds and target victims' corporate email accounts *Used parts of slush fund to pay for vehicles on behalf of a Nigerian car company *Deceived American ladies through Match.com, Facebook, and Instagram *Apprehended in Illinois: DANIEL SAMUEL ETA, also known as “Captain” and “Etaoko,” 35, of Skokie; BABATUNDE LADEHINDE LABIYI, also known as “Junior,” 20, of Chicago; BARNABAS OGHENERUKEVWE EDJIEH, 29, of Chicago; SULTAN OMOGBADEBO ANIFOWOSHE, also known as “Ayinde,” 26, of Chicago; BABATUNDE IBRAHEEM AKARIGIDI, also known as “AK,” 39, of Chicago; MIRACLE AYOKUNLE OKUNOLA, 21, of Chicago; and OLUROTIMI AKITUNDE IDOWU, also known as “Idol,” 55, of Chicago *Picked up in Texas: ADEWALE ANTHONY ADEWUMI, 27, of Richardson, Texas. Arrested in Nigeria was OLANIYI ADELEYE OGUNGBAIYE, also known as “DonChiChi,” 26, of Lagos, Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, TOM CRAIG/ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, CHICAGO & LOLA OGUNBANWO/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA
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Knock-out King: ONORIODE ‘Godzilla’ EHWARIEME, Nigerian born Mike Tyson of Africa making waves in USA…defeats most opponents in round one * U.S.-based Nigerian 6-ft-7 heavyweight pugilist had 17 wins only one defeat * Fans compare him to Tyson, the original “Baddest Man on the Planet * Began career in 2003 in Oghara (Delta state), punched his way up to the top to become WBF International heavyweight title * Says: ‘I am ready to FIGHT for the World Championship belt’ *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
Knock-out King: ONORIODE ‘Godzilla’ EHWARIEME, Nigerian born Mike Tyson of Africa making waves in USA…defeats… more
- BORN TO REIGN: Lagos bullied boy, ISRAEL ADESANYA in New Zealand knocks-out opponent to become UFC World Middleweight Champion...endured Racial Abuse, street-fighting from the age of 10 *30 year old now celebrated as one of the best fighters in the world *Crushes Robert Whittaker's dentition out in two rounds before a crowd of 57,000 in Melbourne * earlier trained in taekwondo in Nigeria, fighting professional kickboxing bouts in 2011 * 'I struggled to fit in and never felt accepted in my adopted country because of my race and being an African immigrant. It was weird being the only black kid around. I had to defend myself a lot. 'I'm cheeky, I'm annoying so I'd always get myself into trouble and eventually I had to learn how to defend myself. That's when my search for fighting came through'-Adesanya BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- TRENDING GLOBALLY: Lagos-born 7ft 3 inches giant Wrestler, JORDAN OMOGBEIN takes over WWE in America...25year old signed mouth-watering deal, beats competitors to surrender in NXT *Debut in World Wrestling Entertainment in a Two-On-One Handicap match *earlier a college basketball player for the University of South Florida and for Morgan State University * After his Nigerian family migrated to the United States, he attended and graduated from Atlantic Shores Christian Academy in Chesapeake, Virginia *Met basketball legend Hakeem Olajuwan during the USF Bull's team trip to Houston, Texas, played center position for the Morgan State Bears from 2014-2015 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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HISTORIC: 22-year-old Nigerian innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student Organisation appointee…becomes Nigeria Country Director, trounced 11,000 African candidates * Had record breaking scores in all the assessments during the interview period * “His versatility swept us off the floor during our interview session and the entire World Student Organisation community is looking forward to his exploit and contributions”- Dimas Satrio Pradhana, World Student Organisation Founder * The World Student Organisation is a Berlin-based organisation founded on youths’ concerns towards rising, present global issues, as it seeks to connect students worldwide in order to come up with solutions for these issues BY LUKMAN HAFEEZ/TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
HISTORIC: 22-year-old Nigerian innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student Organisation appointee…becomes Nigeria Country… more
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A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
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- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIANS in Texas celebrate passage of Nigeria's First Class Bayelsa Traditional Ruler, HRH KING PETER ODIKEME OKERE, the Amananaowei of Peretorugbene Kingdom ABIRI 1...Hosts Service of Song in Redeemed Christian Church of God House on the Rock, Grand Prairie *Highly respected monarch with no single scandal contribute immensely to Humanity, Human Capital Development for Niger-Delta Youths *Preached love, lived a life of Integrity with unparalleled lasting legacy till he conquered death *Fought for Infrastructural Growth, stopped impostors from enriching themselves with Community loot *Devout Christian, a Chief Pharmacy Technician encouraged spread of the gospel, outreach crusades in the community, detest Occultism in Coronation *Pioneer leader that encouraged youths' Employment, Skills' Acquisition and Western Education *Famous Pentecostal preacher, Pastor O.J Kuye reflects on the essence of life in a sermon titled: 'The King Has Died' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- CONFESSION: 'My LIFE is in Danger in Nigeria for Being GAY, Don't Deport Me from Britain'-ADENIYI RAJI, 43 year old Nigerian seeking Asylum in UK cries out ….Lament: 'I have been receiving death threats on social media, I was attacked several times'* 'My ex-wife caught me and my former partner in bed pant down. As soon as she saw us, she raised the alarm. People gathered and started beating us severely. After that, she divorced me' * 'My employers in Lagos sacked me for being Gay. The Nigerian police started publishing my pictures and my name in the Nigerian national dailies. They kept saying that anyone who has useful information that could lead to my arrest should come forward' *Raji’s solicitor, Bhaveshri Patel-Chandegra, an immigration specialist at the law firm Duncan Lewis: “The court has looked at his case and nullified all his evidence that he is at serious risk if removed to Nigeria but there’s been no evidence that his documents aren’t genuine” *“The UK has a proud history of granting asylum to those who need our protection and each claim is carefully considered on its individual merits”-Home Office spokesperson BY IRETI IPADEOLA/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, UK
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SHATTERED DREAM: NIGERIAN 7-foot-2 Homeless man, CLIFFORD ETADAFIMUE Arrested in United States …Lured into America with promise of hoax Basketball careers *21 year old earlier squat in a homeless shelter *Had multiple encounters with New Hampshire Police in Nashua * “Clifford refused to stand and enter the rear of the van. After several minutes and multiple orders for Clifford to enter the van, myself and other officers picked Clifford up and assisted him into the rear of the van. It took 10 police officers to move this 350-pound homeless Nigerian into booking. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest for refusing to cooperate”- Sgt. Adalberto Garcia of the Nashua Police Department * “He is facing potential mental health issues and suffering from a medical condition that requires the use of a glucose meter”-City Police BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SHATTERED DREAM: NIGERIAN 7-foot-2 Homeless man, CLIFFORD ETADAFIMUE Arrested in United States… more
- FRAUDSTERS FROM HELL: AFRICAN Pastor, Wife Arrested in Egypt for selling 'Tickets to Heaven' at a cost of $500 (N180,00)each...Claims Ticket will get people into the Gates of Heaven without God's judgment * Heresy: Lied that 'Jesus' appeared to him to sell golden tickets for multitudes worldwide * Says: Smoking 'crack-Cocaine' in Heaven is totally free * “ Jesus Christ appeared to me and gave me the tickets made of pure gold so that I can sell to people who want salvation. I do not care what people or the police are saying about me, I am being persecuted because of doing the work of God”- Pastor Tito Watts, a Zimbabwe based clergyman *Fake Pastor's wife, Amanda: We just wanted to leave earth and go to space and smoke rock cocaine. I didn’t do nothing. Tito sold the golden tickets to heaven. I just watched” *Egyptian Police Report: 'We confiscated over $10,000 in cash, five crack pipes and a baby alligator' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & YINKA MADEBE OWO/RELIGION CORRESPONDENT, CAIRO
- SHAME IN BRITAIN: NIGERIAN DRUG Cartel in Hackney dealing in COCAINE, HEROINE Sentenced to over 20years in Prison...British conspirator, Rashayne Hunter found guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply class A drug *Received Imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court *The Nigerian identities: SAMUEL AWOYERA, 20, found guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply a class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine), sentenced to seven years and six months in Jail; SHERIF ISIAKA, 19, pleads guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A (heroin and crack cocaine), sentenced to seven years and five months’ imprisonment, JODECI OFULUE, 24, previously pleaded guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply a class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine), sentenced to six years and nine months in prison; AYO ANIBABA, 17, found guilty of two counts of conspiring to supply a class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine) and one count of possession of criminal property, sentenced to four years and four months’ imprisonment *Sell drugs in Peterborough, Huntingdon via dedicated phone lines nicknamed ‘Ricki’ and ‘TJ *PLUS their expensive lifestyles, modern automobile garage, visit to underground Night-clubs BY PETER CLEG/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, UNITED KINGDOM
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INSPIRING: 12-year old Nigerian hyper-realist, KAREEM WARIS OLAMILEKAN wins International Art Award in Taiwan * Triumphed over 2,723 international candidates to win Taiwan’s 22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award * Fervent Global Love of Lives Award under Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation was founded in 1997 * Gifted-hands young artist is one of a growing crop of hyper-realists in Nigeria that use charcoal and pencil as the medium of choice for his paintings * “Famous Nigerian Internet Bitty Artist – Waris Olamilekan Kareem sketched a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron, on the spot in just two hours, which amazed the global media. He has now become a famous Internet artist. The works of Michelangelo motivate him, and his goal is to surpass the standard set by the great artist. He intends to use drawings to depict Africa vividly and flip a new life to change Africa”-Taiwanese government *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & CLAUDIA KENNEDY, REPORTER, TAIWAN
INSPIRING: 12-year old Nigerian hyper-realist, KAREEM WARIS OLAMILEKAN wins International Art Award in Taiwan *… more
- BREAKING NEWS: Over 20 Arab Ministers confirm attendance for 3days' UAE 3rd Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development...His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE ready to host dignitaries * UAE's Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Zayed Housing Programme rolls out press conference on Tuesday 24/9 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Habtoor Palace, Al Habtoor Ballroom A, Ground Floor * Jointly organized by the Ministerial Council for Housing and Construction of the Arab League in conjunction with Council of Arab Ministers of Housing, Reconstruction and the Regional Bureau for Arab States *Historic ceremony discusses issues pertaining future in the fields of housing and development, as discussions revolve around three main questions of inclusive cities for happiness,quality of life, sustainability in housing and urban development BY ABDUL MOHAMMED/ARABIAN SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, DUBAI
- KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA'S Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make Waves...parades Somali's recipe, condiments and Africa's spicy food * Multicultural cuisine features Samosa, Fufu, Jollof Rice and intercontinental meals * Remains Number one African menu spot in Burlington city * Attract visitors from African-American, African, Hispanic, Canadian and White American communities *Ahmed Mohammed, the creative Chef behind the kitchen * Feel AFRICA's rich meal, place your order dial: +1 802-448-3032 or mail: kismayokitchen@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF who was in Vermont
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‘As a Prophet of God, I can tell you those who destroy Nigeria will cry, Face the Lord’s Anger’- Rev. Fr. Ejke Mbaka, Roman Catholic, Adoration Ministry, Enugu * Vows: ‘Anyone who plot to destabilise Nigeria would receive dire punishment from God’ * Stop blaming President Buhari for all the problems in Nigeria * Governors should go back to their drawing board, don’t leave the insecurity problem alone to Buhari, he can’t be everywhere. You people receive millions of Naira every month for security votes, use those money to do meaningful things in your various states, engage youths and see whether we will not get it right * BY EMMANUEL ODEMA/STAFF WRITER, ENUGU
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FACT UNDILUTED ON NIGERIAN TRADITION! Origin of IFA, Dangers of Voodoo mythology …True story of Adeola Fagbamile, divinely saved by God from Ifa ritual * Confession of a lady called by Ifa Oracle as a priestess: ‘I felt I was going to die, I could not sleep, until I relocated to Australia’ * PLUS why last names bearing Ifa are tied automatically to Ifa ancestry, Egungun (Masquerade) connection *BY TADE ORIYOMI/REPORTER, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
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OLIVER WANKO, making waves as Africa’s Number One Tax expert in North America…providing first class tax information in one place, understands IRS policies *Cameroonian born American Certified Public Accountant most sought after by Nigerians, Ghanians, Tanzanians, South Africans, other nationalities * Offers Individual/Business Tax, Fast Refunds, Direct Deposit, Electronic Filing, ITIN * “We have been on ground over the years in Texas taking care of various tax consultations of individuals, companies consistently providing excellent services for the people of black communities, which is why we are the most reliable here in United States” BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS: Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF Cars…Fear of Assassination, Violence compel anxiety & Vehicle built to survive Military or Chemical Attack *Unpredictability of elections’ result compound apprehension *Alarming Media report raises tension in the polity and among the electorates * Plans to shell out $1.5million for Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition, Eyes ‘The Beast’ (New Cadillac Limo) in the sum of $1.5million, Aims at Rezvani Tank at a cost of $155,000 * ‘There are 100,000 armored vehicles on the streets worldwide’-INVESTIGATION *PLUS Car Manufacturers now smiling to the Bank BY OKECHUCKWU ANAYO/AUTO EDITOR, ABUJA & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
NIGERIA 2019 ELECTIONS:
Rich NIGERIAN Politicians chase after World’s Most Expensive BULLET PROOF...
REVEALING: LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER is the Most Expensive Car in the World 2018 at the cost of $4.5million (£3.23 million)..Drive home this luxurious vehicle in classic style …Anthony Paul Bamford owns 2 Ferrari 250 GTOs, Floyd Mayweather drives Lamborghini and Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita *List of Most Expensive cars : Lamborghini Veneno Maybach Exelero, , Koenigsegg Agera R., Ferrari F60 America, Bugatti Chiron, Zenvo ST1; Lamborghini Reventon, Porsche 918 Spyder, Aston Martin Valkyrie, Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron, Mansory Vivere, Lykan Hypersport; Aston Martin Vulcan, McLaren P1 LM *Possesses 750 horsepower, gets a 6.5-liter V12 engine, runs at 221mph *Power delivered to all four wheels via Lambo’s 7-speed “ISR” transmission * Slick gearbox capable of shifting gears almost as quickly as transmissions used in Formula One racecars BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
REVEALING:
LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER is the Most Expensive Car in the World 2018 at the cost of $4.5million...
PAINFUL DEATH: Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling with Son to buy Souvenir for the Children Ministry *Drunk Truck Driver along Oba/Nnewi road, Anambra State overtakes Dangote Vehicle on high speed, Diverts, Crushed him and his little boy at a parking lot * Sympathisers Rushed him, son to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital where they died * Family, Church members mourn over their death, uncompleted ministry building as hit-and-run driver flee scene BY ANGELINA AMAKCHUKWU/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
PAINFUL DEATH:
Nigerian Anglican Diocese Reverend, TOCHUKWU MADUANUSI Killed in Auto Crash…Traveling...
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MONEY LAUNDERING IN AMERICA! Nigerian born Houston resident Kingpin, BAMEYI KELVIN OMALE receives 135 months JAIL TERM… ordered to pay $5,378,292.03 as restitution *32 -year-old suspect involved in the scheme to launder millions of dollars *Other Nigerian suspects found guilty: Chinonso Agbaji, a 30-year-old Houston resident sentenced to 78 months in federal prison, Igho Calaba, a 26-year-old Austin resident got 30 months in federal prison; Chibuzor Stanley Uba, a 31-year-old resident of San Antonio to 36 months in federal prison * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
MONEY
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Nigerian
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OLIVER WANKO, faisant des vagues en tant qu’expert fiscal numéro un en Afrique en Amérique du Nord… fournissant des informations fiscales de première classe au même endroit, comprend les politiques de l’IRS * Expert comptable agréé américain né au Cameroun le plus recherché par les Nigérians, les Ghanéens, les Tanzaniens, les Sud-Africains et d’autres nationalités * Offre la taxe individuelle / professionnelle, les remboursements rapides, le dépôt direct, le dépôt électronique, l’ITIN * «Nous avons été sur le terrain au Texas au fil des années pour prendre en charge diverses consultations fiscales des particuliers, des entreprises fournissant constamment d’excellents services aux habitants des communautés noires, c’est pourquoi nous sommes les plus fiables ici aux États-Unis» PAR GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU / AMERICAN Foreign Office Chief
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OPINION! ‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy*Says ‘The World must defeat Xenophobia to barest minimum’*Laments: ‘It’s Poverty that affects our minds, as many live on a constant diet of hopelessness’*Echoes: ‘Poverty is when young men of a country refuse to look their government in the face to demand better opportunities for themselves and families’*Observes: ‘If we pull down South Africa’s businesses in the country, will Nigeria go scar-free?’
OPINION!
‘My Haters suffering from Xenophobic Mentality’-Charlie Boy
*Says 'The World must...
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 election, Importance...
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
NIGERIA 2015 ELECTIONS: DANGEROUS SIGNALS AHEAD!
BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU
NIGERIA, Africa’s most...
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Crime
CONFESSION! ‘I am GUILTY of collecting $1,500 cash from a Nigerian man to help him obtain Green Card in America unlawfully’-AJIA Strauss, 28-year-old American lady in Newark * Monsuru Ogunbiyi, resident of Pittsburgh convinced American woman to submit falsified documents, made untrue statements to USCIS to become a permanent resident * Fake couple staged photographs, claiming to live together and opening a joint bank account * Court set sentencing for June 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m, facing five years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000.00 * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
CONFESSION!
‘I
am GUILTY of collecting $1,500 cash from a Nigerian man to help...
SADLY PAINFUL! Nigerian born former Texas College athlete, MICHAEL IFY EGWUAGU Arrested for Stabbing Pregnant blood Sister 26 times to death…caught on recorded door camera saying: ‘I killed my sister, I killed Jennifer’ * 25-year-old suspect handcuffed, taken by police into custody * Victim, Jennifer Chioma Ebichi, 32, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds at a home in Pflugerville, 17 miles north of Austin. * Arrest affidavit alleges that Egwuagu was seen on doorbell camera video holding a knife as he left the home after the killing * ‘I believe Ebichi was stabbed one to two dozen times and died as a result of multiple stab wounds’ -Chief Medical Examiner J. Keith Pinckard * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
SADLY
PAINFUL!
Nigerian
born former Texas College athlete, MICHAEL IFY EGWUAGU Arrested...
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Nigeria-British Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape in Britain…denies accusation *Taken into custody at London Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles *Total of six different women lodged formal complaints against him BY AHMED RILWAN/ENTERTAINMENT Correspondent, UK
Nigeria-British
Hollywood actor, CHRIS OBI OGUGUA Arrested for Sexual Assault, Rape
in...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical...
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EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA
“Never attribute to malevolence...
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial
BY EDITORIAL BOARD
AFRICA’S Most populous nation...
EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
ALIKO DANGOTE: Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire...
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INSPIRING FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS! 25-year-old Nigerian first class Graduate from University of Nigeria, GODWIN NWANGELE Wins 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for West Africa…joins 100 scholar-select to study at Oxford University *Electrical and electronics engineering specialty passionate about solving problems with technology *Defeats 2,783 applicants from around Africa *earlier won many academic awards been best graduate student in UNN in 2017, overall best graduating student in engineering in Nigeria as recognised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities BY ZAINAB AHMED/EDUCATION REPORTER, NSUKKA
INSPIRING
FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS!
25-year-old
Nigerian first class Graduate from University
of...
INSPIRATIONAL: Meet the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate Degree in Pharmacognosy …’I am happy my wife graduated from University of Helsinki in flying colors’, Tweets her husband, Chukwueke Chijioke *Says ‘My wife is making Nigeria, Africa and black race proud in Europe’ BY JOHN CHUKWURA/EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT, FINLAND
INSPIRATIONAL:
Meet
the first Nigerian Woman in Finland to bag Doctorate Degree in
Pharmacognosy
...
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Entertainment
World, fans mourning passage of Afro-Jazz Star! Manu Dibango, Cameroonian Music legend dies of Coronavirus…plus how African Saxophone Superstar contracted Covid-19 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit ‘Soul Makossa’ breathe his last in Paris, according to a representative * ‘Funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organized when possible’ * Funerals in France limited to 20 people who are in the closest circle of the deceased due to a lockdown in trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus * Remembered famous copyright dispute with Micheal Jackson over Thriller as King of Pop settled him out of court * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & REBECCA AMPHORA/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, FRANCE
World,
fans mourning passage of Afro-Jazz Star!
Manu
Dibango, Cameroonian Music legend...
LIVE IN DALLAs: Nigeria’s Controversial Musician, NAIRA MARLEY secures P-2 Visa for American performance Tour …shows titled ‘Marlays Yankee’ slated for March 6, 2020, other cities *First show holds at swayz ballroom, 9750 Walnut street, #114, Dallas, Texas, 75243 *Gate fees pegged at: $40 (early bed), $50 (regular), $100 (VIP ticket); $1500 (silver table for 8 people), $2500 (gold table for 10 people) * Malian American fans calls him ‘Africa’s snoop Dogg’ * For more enquiries, contact on Twitter: @Femi_Lamerica or call: +1682-252-8777 * Tickets available and coordinated by Evenbrite BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
LIVE
IN DALLAs:
Nigeria’s
Controversial Musician, NAIRA MARLEY secures...
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CORONAVIRUS: Two NIGERIANS Suffering Drug Overdose after Self-Medicating with Chloroquine… demand for the drug surged in Lagos moment Trump Praised Anti-Malaria Drug as Possible COVID-19 Treatment * Some Nigerians begin stockpiling hydroxychloroquine for family members and friends * “Two people were hospitalized in Lagos for chloroquine overdoses”-Oreoluwa Finnih, senior health assistant to the governor of Lagos * Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu tweet: “Oreoluwa Finnih, the governor’s senior special assistant on health,, had warned against “massive consumption” of the drug” * * BY TITILAYO OBADINA/HEALTH REPORTER, LAGOS
CORONAVIRUS:
Two
NIGERIANS
Suffering
Drug Overdose after Self-Medicating...
TRUE CONFESSION OF A-22-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATE GIRL: ‘A Rich Yahoo Guy paid me 4Million Naira to sleep with his dog, I think I am Pregnant’-CHIOMA (last name withheld), cries in self regret * ‘I have sinned against God, I cannot even see my Menstrual circle anymore’ * ‘He deceived me his Uncle’s company was shooting Adult movies, now having a strange illness’ * ‘A month ago some boys came to our campus from Ghana on a mission to recruit some girls into their porn industry’ * ‘I was promised heaven on earth and given One million Naira as an advance payment-that made me fell for him’ * BY DELIA OMOBUDE/REPORTER, Lagos
TRUE
CONFESSION
OF A-22-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATE GIRL:
‘A
Rich Yahoo...
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Nigerian Drug Queen in America, TEMITOPE AYONI OLAIYA, alias ‘Tammy’ sentenced to 10 years in prison for Cocaine conspiracy, multiple fraud scheme * 41-year old Green Card holder in Maryland recruit men, assist couriers in obtaining passports, visas, booked their travel arrangement *Suspect ensure couriers’ travel to foreign countries to obtain drugs, bring same into USA *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
Nigerian
Drug Queen in America, TEMITOPE AYONI OLAIYA, alias ‘Tammy’ sentenced
to...
Nigerian Detainee in American Jail, ANTHONY OLUSEYE AKINYEMI Strangulates self inside ICE Custody within 24hours…Pronounced deceased after been found unresponsive in his cell at the Worcester County Jail * Attempts made by Emergency personnel to revive 56-year-old unsuccessful. * Locked-up in ICE custody a day after conviction in Baltimore City Circuit Court for a sex offense and assault * Immigration detainer earlier lodged against him for sexual abuse of a minor, entered the U.S. lawfully on a non-immigrant visa, failed to comply with the terms of his admission and was in removal proceedings before federal immigration courts *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
Nigerian
Detainee in American Jail, ANTHONY OLUSEYE
AKINYEMI Strangulates self inside...
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MORE TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE: Pastor Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport Seized; House, Office Searched…as Congregation abandons church in droves * Secured bail after making available two level 16 officers with landed property in Abuja *Embattled ‘man-of-God’ report daily to Police HQ on a daily basis * ‘We are gathering strong evidence of rape against the COZA Pastor’-Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department BY TOMIWA ORIYOMI/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA & SAM IKADE/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, LAGOS
MORE
TROUBLE OVER ALLEGED RAPE:
Pastor
Fatoyinbo’s International Traveling Passport...
SEEKING JUSTICE: Nigerian Man HILARY INEOMO-MARCUS faces deportation from Britain after over 20 years stay …Arrived United Kingdom at the of age of 10 and lived in London ever since, granted leave to remain in the early 2000s *earlier worked as a presenter on National Prison Radio, where he was commended as being the best prisoner-producer, remain primary carer for two under-age sons * ‘I have no tie to Nigeria. The prospect that they could walk in and grab me and put me on a plane before I can say goodbye to anyone – not even my children – terrifies me. I’m a product of British Education and Culture’-INEOMO-MARCUS *’We revoked Mr. Ineono-Marcus status after he served a 15-month prison sentence in 2013 for a tax offence’-British Immigration BY CHIOMA IDIKA/LONDON Correspondent
SEEKING
JUSTICE:
Nigerian
Man HILARY INEOMO-MARCUS faces deportation from Britain after over...
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98 DAYS in Custody: ‘My LIFE is in Danger, I will continue on HUNGER STRIKE until Nigeria’s Department of State Security Services Release Me on Court Order’-OMOYELE SOWORE, Convener, RevolutionNow * “Since Thursday, Omoyele Sowore has refused to come down. He has refused to see anybody and this is in protest that his rights are being violated. He has not eaten because the DSS don’t feed him and he is rejecting food from the people who usually take food to him in detention”-Femi Falana, Human rights lawyer BY SALOME RACHAEL/REPORTER
Pic 2. Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore during his arraignment at the Federal High Court...
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Lagos Pastor, MICHAEL NJOTEAH Sentenced to TWO Years in Jail over N2million Fraud…deceived suspect in the pretext of helping to procure Australian visa *Defraud another victim to the tune of N850,000 for same visa offence * ‘Offences contravene sections 287, 314 318 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015’-Prosecutor, Friday Mameh * ‘I am not a visa agent, I collected the money from the complainants in order to connect them with a visa agent’-Njoteah *BY TIM ABIOLA/JUDICIAL REPORTER, Lagos
Lagos Pastor, MICHAEL NJOTEAH Sentenced to TWO Years in Jail over N2million Fraud…deceived...
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OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN
Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria
President,...
OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU:
British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom
…Humble...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati
*Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a...
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FIGHTING FOR DAUGHTER’S RELEASE IN BOKO HARAM DEN: LEAH SHARIBU’S Mother storm London, plans to meet British Prime Minister…in tears, saying: “Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has tried, but I need Boris Johnson to help me now secure my daughter’s release from terrorists’ captivity” *On Hausa BBC interview in London: ‘Nigerian government did not contact our family until seven months after the abduction of our daughter’ *Lament: ‘I have cried many times. My eyes are swollen. President Buhari contacted me, and sent down three Ministers, assuring me that Leah was going to be released soon, nothing else else had been said to me’ *Confess :’I am in London to seek the assistance of the the British Government to free Leah from the terrorists’ captivity * BY AHMED MUSA/Correspondent in London
Rebecca Sharibu holds up a photograph that shows her daughter Leah, seated on the left...
Nigerian born Spanish fraudster, HELEN MUKORO IDISI arrested for Scam, Identity Theft, Impersonation posing as UN Women President… handcuffed suspect fired back: ‘United Nations defamed me’ *Call self ‘archduchess’, ‘detective’, ‘politician’, ‘Nigerian aristocrat’ * Detained on pain’s eastern Mediterranean coast, request funds from global bodies and giving interviews to the media as a VIP * “Helen provides online legal courses and solicited funds to carry out different projects related to the institution she claimed to represent”- Spanish police *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & KALID INUDU/ REPORTER, Spain
Nigerian
born Spanish fraudster, HELEN MUKORO IDISI arrested for Scam,
Identity...
United States Presidential Campaign: Nigerian conman, CHINEDU AMAECHI creates FAKE Social Media Account for Pete Buttigieg…alleges ‘Nigerians support political ambition’, claim ‘big misunderstanding’ to cause confusion *Drops the name of Lis Smith, senior communications adviser for Buttigieg’s campaign *Gives impression that Smith is behind “Pete Buttigieg supporter from Nigeria” * ‘It’s an absurd of conspiracy theory’- Smith * “Nigerian shadow account conspiracy theories are the new rat emojis. Sad but not surprising”-Matt Corridoni, the campaign’s deputy rapid-response communications director * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
United
States
Presidential Campaign:
Nigerian
conman, CHINEDU AMAECHI creates FAKE Social
Media...
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Religion
ORACLE OF GOD SPEAK: ‘As long as you remain in the secret place of the Most High, no Coronavirus will come near you’ – Pastor E.A. Adeboye *Ability to abide under God shadow involves you living a life of cleanliness like washing your hands, keeping your environment clean * This is the time God is separating people who are genuinely serving Him from other people who call the name of the Lord in vain for their own pecuniary gains * The Lord is passing through all the nations of the world presently * BY IYANU AKANBI/RELIGIOUS REPORTER
ORACLE
OF GOD SPEAK:
‘As
long as you remain in the secret place...
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ShowBiz
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence Anniversary…Red Carpet event holds LIVE in Dallas October 4-5 at 7pm to 12midnight * Independence weekend groove stages at Swayz Ballroom, 9750 Walnut Street, Dallas 75243 * Cheap earlybird ticket now on sale at $30, VIP ticket $60, for VIP tables dial: +1469-335-3458 *Historic ceremony powered by Ateam, TK Dallas, Jude Ngene * Ali Baba promises fresh and new rib-cracking jokes to reflect major events in Nigeria BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
BREAKING
NEWS:
Nigeria’s
KING of Comedy, ALI BABA Storms America for 2019 Independence
Anniversary…Red...
PAINFUL: Inside last Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America…Her Battle, Pain with Colon Cancer at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital * American Cardiologist, Nephrologist discovered pioneer Nigerian model suffered hole in Heart and Kidney *Leads love international outreach to help less privilege *Challenged Advertising industries in Nigeria for ‘having sex with models’, paying them peanuts BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU in New York
PAINFUL:
Inside last
Moment of NIGERIA’S FIRST Super Model, YEMI FAWAZ in America…Her
Battle,...
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Knock-out King: ONORIODE ‘Godzilla’ EHWARIEME, Nigerian born Mike Tyson of Africa making waves in USA…defeats most opponents in round one * U.S.-based Nigerian 6-ft-7 heavyweight pugilist had 17 wins only one defeat * Fans compare him to Tyson, the original “Baddest Man on the Planet * Began career in 2003 in Oghara (Delta state), punched his way up to the top to become WBF International heavyweight title * Says: ‘I am ready to FIGHT for the World Championship belt’ *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
Knock-out
King:
ONORIODE ‘Godzilla’
EHWARIEME, Nigerian born Mike Tyson...
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Technology
HISTORIC: 22-year-old Nigerian innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student Organisation appointee…becomes Nigeria Country Director, trounced 11,000 African candidates * Had record breaking scores in all the assessments during the interview period * “His versatility swept us off the floor during our interview session and the entire World Student Organisation community is looking forward to his exploit and contributions”- Dimas Satrio Pradhana, World Student Organisation Founder * The World Student Organisation is a Berlin-based organisation founded on youths’ concerns towards rising, present global issues, as it seeks to connect students worldwide in order to come up with solutions for these issues BY LUKMAN HAFEEZ/TECHNOLOGY CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
HISTORIC:
22-year-old Nigerian
innovator, DAVID ADEYEMI emerges First African World Student
Organisation...
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A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
A LIFE OF
CELEBRATION:
News Express Publisher
loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam...
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Tourism
KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA’S Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make Waves…parades Somali’s recipe, condiments and Africa’s spicy food * Multicultural cuisine features Samosa, Fufu, Jollof Rice and intercontinental meals * Remains Number one African menu spot in Burlington city * Attract visitors from African-American, African, Hispanic, Canadian and White American communities *Ahmed Mohammed, the creative Chef behind the kitchen * Feel AFRICA’s rich meal, place your order dial: +1 802-448-3032 or mail: kismayokitchen@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF who was in Vermont
KISMAYO
KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA:
AFRICA’S
Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make...
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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