BREAKING NEWS: BUHARI Returns to NIGERIA to Implement Policies that Will Develop Nation…After 103 Days of Medical Treatment in LONDON *Unfolds Quick Economic Reforms in Nationwide Address tomorrow, Monday, September 21 by 7 a.m Nigerian Time *Thousands of Buhari’s Supporters danced, Jubilate, on Highways * “President Buhari thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge”-Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) * ‘Nigeria has matured to a point where governance continued in a meaningful, seamless manner during the president’s absence’-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader All Progressives Congress party * Nigerians Student Union (NANS) Rejoice at President’s Return, Demand SACK of Federal Cabinet BY ELA IYEDE/POLITICAL REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: BUHARI Returns to NIGERIA to Implement Policies that Will Develop Nation…After 103 Days of...
TENSION & XENOPHOBIA IN AFRCA: 5 NIGERIANS Killed in Reprisal Attack in GHANA…After a Nigerian, Thompson Peter Stabs, Murder a Ghanaian, Misbau Amadu during FIGHT in Greater Accra Region * Ghanaian Police whisked off Nigerian behind crisis *Ghanaian Deceased rushed to Mary Lucy Hospital, pronounced Dead on arrival * “Thompson said at about 9:00 pm last Thursday, Misbau came to his (Thomson’s) house, armed with a knife to attack him for reporting the case to the police. In the course of the fight, Thompson said he overpowered Misbau and stabbed him in self-defence. Matter is still under investigations”- Inspector Kwabena Danso * ‘Nigerian, Uchenna Eloh Strangled to DEATH by South Africa African Policemen’-Kanayo Onwumelu, Chairman, Western Cape Union chapter BY EUGENNE ENENA/REPORTER, GREATER ACCRA & CHARLOTTE OKORIE/STAFF WRITER, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
TENSION & XENOPHOBIA IN AFRCA: 5 NIGERIANS Killed in Reprisal Attack in GHANA…After a Nigerian, Thompson...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American...
SHOCKING: ‘We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9 million FRAUD’-City of LONDON * This involves a former premier league footballer who lost £3.9 million from Kingsway International Christian Centre in a ‘disastrous investment scheme’ * Criminal Investigation follows Charity Commission report into ‘mismanagement’ at the church, where £5 million cash of Richard Rufus, former Charlton Athletic player was invested * PLUS How Ashimolowo used church assets to buy a £13,000 Florida timeshare, spent £120,000 on birthday celebrations, including £80,000 on a car. BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
SHOCKING: ‘We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9 million FRAUD’-City...
SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term from Woolwich Crown Court in South London *Lavishes Fund on FOUR women, Buys luxurious vehicles and designers’ clothing, landed properties in Nigeria and Britain *Annually earns £57, 000, Convicted after found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud *UK Govt Recovers only £800, 000 from him *SEIZED from him: A new £40,000 Infiniti luxury car, an Audi TT sports car, at least four properties in Britain and more in Nigeria * “Samuel Kayode used his position to defraud over £4million. It was spent on luxury motor vehicles, property, and sent to Nigeria. His dishonesty and sheer greed is scandalous. It is believed to be Britain’s biggest education fraud”- Prosecutor James Thacker BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term...Latest News
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BREAKING NEWS: BUHARI Returns to NIGERIA to Implement Policies that Will Develop Nation…After 103 Days of Medical Treatment in LONDON *Unfolds Quick Economic Reforms in Nationwide Address tomorrow, Monday, September 21 by 7 a.m Nigerian Time *Thousands of Buhari’s Supporters danced, Jubilate, on Highways * “President Buhari thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge”-Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) * ‘Nigeria has matured to a point where governance continued in a meaningful, seamless manner during the president’s absence’-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader All Progressives Congress party * Nigerians Student Union (NANS) Rejoice at President’s Return, Demand SACK of Federal Cabinet BY ELA IYEDE/POLITICAL REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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TENSION & XENOPHOBIA IN AFRCA: 5 NIGERIANS Killed in Reprisal Attack in GHANA…After a Nigerian, Thompson Peter Stabs, Murder a Ghanaian, Misbau Amadu during FIGHT in Greater Accra Region * Ghanaian Police whisked off Nigerian behind crisis *Ghanaian Deceased rushed to Mary Lucy Hospital, pronounced Dead on arrival * “Thompson said at about 9:00 pm last Thursday, Misbau came to his (Thomson’s) house, armed with a knife to attack him for reporting the case to the police. In the course of the fight, Thompson said he overpowered Misbau and stabbed him in self-defence. Matter is still under investigations”- Inspector Kwabena Danso * ‘Nigerian, Uchenna Eloh Strangled to DEATH by South Africa African Policemen’-Kanayo Onwumelu, Chairman, Western Cape Union chapter BY EUGENNE ENENA/REPORTER, GREATER ACCRA & CHARLOTTE OKORIE/STAFF WRITER, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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SHOCKING: ‘We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9 million FRAUD’-City of LONDON * This involves a former premier league footballer who lost £3.9 million from Kingsway International Christian Centre in a ‘disastrous investment scheme’ * Criminal Investigation follows Charity Commission report into ‘mismanagement’ at the church, where £5 million cash of Richard Rufus, former Charlton Athletic player was invested * PLUS How Ashimolowo used church assets to buy a £13,000 Florida timeshare, spent £120,000 on birthday celebrations, including £80,000 on a car. BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
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SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term from Woolwich Crown Court in South London *Lavishes Fund on FOUR women, Buys luxurious vehicles and designers’ clothing, landed properties in Nigeria and Britain *Annually earns £57, 000, Convicted after found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud *UK Govt Recovers only £800, 000 from him *SEIZED from him: A new £40,000 Infiniti luxury car, an Audi TT sports car, at least four properties in Britain and more in Nigeria * “Samuel Kayode used his position to defraud over £4million. It was spent on luxury motor vehicles, property, and sent to Nigeria. His dishonesty and sheer greed is scandalous. It is believed to be Britain’s biggest education fraud”- Prosecutor James Thacker BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit, SIX Expired Passports’-Ivan Klaasen, South African Home Affairs Immigration Officer …’It’s suspicious that he left South Africa and returned when the new passport he used did not contain a work permit’ * “Pastor Omotosho having sleepless nights in mosquito-infested St Alban’s prison, contemplates Suicide. The ordeal affecting his physical and mental state”-Advocate Alfonso Hattingh, Omotoso’s defence BY YVONNE KPAMANGU/SOUTH AFRICAN EDITOR & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN PASTOR, Timothy Omotosho Possess FAKE Work Permit,...
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos...
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World *...
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here BY YVONNE ARABEL/AUTO REPORTER THIS...
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster vehicle mangles his body beyond recognition *Leaves Behind 5 years, 2 ½ old year children *Church foots burial bills, plans to hold Funeral Service next Sunday *How he was about to getting stable with his documentation….
PAINFULLY SAD! Austin Ogbeide, Christ Embassy Pastor Dies on Texas Highway…Dumpster...
ADVERTENCIA: ¡BEBIDA, PASEO, VA A LA CÁRCEL EN EE. UU! 2528 Muertes en Texas que los Nombres de los Infractores de Cumbre de Road…25 que *Vehicles expuestos prohiben usar el peaje roads…violators para pagar 27 millones de dólares en peajes impagados *Police pueden confiscar o dueños de vehículo de boleto *Senate Cuenta autorizan el Departamento de Texas del Transporte a mencionar en público los nombres de los infractores
ADVERTENCIA: ¡BEBIDA, PASEO, VA A LA CÁRCEL EN EE. UU! 2528 Muertes en Texas que...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops TUTERIA App that links qualified tutors to students in their area to their budget * Beat 16 participants to clinch £25,000 ($32,000) prize money * “It is something that solves the problem of access to quality, personalised learning and helps people earn income from sharing their knowledge”-Benson * The said that Tuteria could change the lives of people eager to learn: “We’re proud to have him as our third Africa Prize winner, and we trust Tuteria will go on to change the lives of millions of people who are eager to learn and develop new skills”-Malcolm Brinded, head judge of competition BY TOLA OYENUGA/TECHNOLOGY REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 27 Years old GODWIN BENSON Wins British Engineering AWARD…Develops...
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...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN Man, KEVIN KUNLAY WILLIAMS VOTED illegally in America’s 2012, 2016 Elections’-Federal Bureau of Investigation …Commits Felon of Firearm’s possession, Indicted in $12 Million Stolen Identity Refund FRAUD * Guilty of Mail fraud, aggravated identity Theft, voter Fraud, illegal re-entry * Used school employees’ identifications stolen from a payroll company to file more than 2,000 fraudulent federal income tax returns * “Williams was deported in 1995 but allegedly returned illegally in 1999 and voted illegally in 2012 and 2016 elections”-Federal Grand Jury BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN Man, KEVIN KUNLAY WILLIAMS VOTED illegally in America’s...
SHAMEFUL: TWO NIGERIAN Most WANTED Fraudsters in Canada Arrested, Others on the Run…For Stealing $10million, Possess Stolen 47 Credit Cards *Toronto Police Arrests Adedayo Ogundana (45) charged with two counts of fraud of over $5,000; 10 counts of fraud under $5,000; possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and possession of proceeds of crime *Adekunle Johnson Omitiran (37) had compromised information on thousands of individuals across Greater Toronto Area * “Items found in the raid include $39,000 in cash, $310,000 worth of watches and about $390,000 worth of clothing, jewelry, accessories, liquor and a number of notebooks containing the personal information of at least 5,000 GTA residents”-Det. Sgt. Ian Nichol BY AYINDE OLUWAGA SAMUEL/CRIME REPORTER in TORONTO
SHAMEFUL: TWO NIGERIAN Most WANTED Fraudsters in Canada Arrested, Others on the Run…For...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Man, MARVYN IHEANACHO Receives LIFE IMPRISONMENT in United Kingdom…For beating his FIVE-year-old son to death *Found guilty of murder at Woolwich crown court in London *Post-mortem examination revealed Brain Injury, Internal Bruising on boy’s stomach either by a kick, stamp or punch *Attacks boy’s mother, Lilya Breha, when she tried to call an ambulance * ‘We heard a male voice screaming about a lost shoe while a child fearfully apologised on the day sad incident occured’-Witnesses Account * “The child had sustained a deadly brain injury and internal bruising on his stomach in the incident”-British Police BY ROBERT UCHE UMAGU/JUDICIAL STAFF WRITER, London
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Man, MARVYN IHEANACHO Receives LIFE IMPRISONMENT in United...
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial …President Buhari: Uphold your Electoral Promises, Oath of Office to Nigerians
NIGERIA: Hunger & Leadership Question-Editorial BY EDITORIAL BOARD AFRICA’S...
EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
ALIKO DANGOTE: Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire...
BREAKING NEWS: SEUN KUTI Embarks on WORLD MUSIC CONCERT to United States…Takes EGYPT’80 Band on Afrobeat performance Tour *First Show kicks off in Texas Wednesday, September 27 at 8 PM – 11:59 PM CDT, Chicago, Washington DC, Other cities on list *Venue: Trees Dallas, 2709 Elm St, Dallas, Texas 75226 *Doors open: 8:00 PM, Show start: 8:30 PM for All Ages *Ticket: $20 per Head, can be purchased at: www.ticketfly.com *Set for Yabis, to perform latest music albums and Play ‘Abami Eda’ songs BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: SEUN KUTI Embarks on WORLD MUSIC CONCERT to United States…Takes...
SHOCKING: NIGERIAN Teacher in France, CYPRIAN JOSSON, alias DURU Rubbishes Nigeria’s Image on Nollywood Project…Allegedly Collect Funds from Lycee Notre Dame School to showcase latest Nigerian movies from Famous Actors for students *Deceived school to Release a-15year old movie titled ‘Bleeding Rose’ as Nigeria’s latest film * Old movie featured late J.T. West as lead character with old background, cracked sound track and faded pictures *Convinces school management to send Invitation letters, administrative assistance to his ‘unknown actor friends in Nigeria’ * ‘We denied some Nigerian Actors whom we don’t know entry visas to France for credibility sake. We don’t know them as actors in Nigeria’-French Embassy Lagos BY CAROLINE OBARU/MOVIE REPORTER, PARIS
SHOCKING: NIGERIAN Teacher in France, CYPRIAN JOSSON, alias DURU Rubbishes Nigeria’s...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian born European Most Famous Afrobeat Musician …’Abami Eda informed me that Afrobeat Music is the Weapon of Life’ *’FELA Transformed my LIFE for Good, I Played in his last concert in Berlin 1978′ * Why he was my African Varsity in Kalakuta Republic *States: ‘Tony Allen is my godfather’ *PLUS How he played Base guitar for Egypt ’70 for decades BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘AFRICA’S Stolen Treasures cost me 40 Million NAIRA of my Family Inheritance’-Obafemi Lasode, a former President of Nigeria’s Music Industry …Says: ‘I produced SANGO, the legendary African King’, ‘Paradise Park’ on Nigeria Television Authority Network, won Worldfest Houston Gold Award and United Nation’s Song for Peace award’ * ‘I Have Scripts for 5 other epic movies such as: Osun, Queen Mother, Point of No Return, the story of the Badagry Slave Route, Others * ‘Unending crisis in PMAN is a microcosm of Nigeria as a whole’ * ‘Why majority of Nigerian Musicians are POOR’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘AFRICA’S Stolen Treasures cost me 40 Million NAIRA...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I am Set to Proceed on WORLD MUSIC TOUR to Japan, Canada, Australia, Asia from August 6th’-Nigeria’s Reggae Sensation, KING Wadada, KORA Award winner …’It’s a Multi-million Naira promotional deal with HPS company Abroad * ‘Stephanie Otobo tried to Seduce Me in exchange for Music Collaboration’ * ‘The Nigerian born Canadian singer is an Agent of Blackmail, a Liar, a Shameless Prostitute dressing provocatively’ * ‘My evergreen Encounter with Apostle Joshua Suleiman’ BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR
BREAKING NEWS: ‘I am Set to Proceed on WORLD MUSIC TOUR to Japan, Canada, Australia,...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 25 years old lady in Cyprus, IFEOMA CHINENYE ONUIKE Graduates FIRST CLASS in ENGLISH Common LAW at Girne American University *Becomes BEST Graduating Student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.99/4.00 after all her courses from her first through her fourth year *Anambra state born lady earlier studied Business Management in University of Nigeria Nsukka and graduated in 2012 BY LUARETTA IKEMBA/REPORTER, CYPRUS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 25 years old lady in Cyprus, IFEOMA CHINENYE ONUIKE Graduates...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN 18 Year old Chemical Engineering Genius in America, NKECHINYERE CHIDI-OGBOLU eyes PhD Degree @ University of California Davis…Still Youngest graduand in Howard University *Finished High school early at 14, skipped 5th grade and attended an accelerated High school *Plans to study Biomedical Engineering with a focus on creating and discovering new medicines * Her Words: “I have always been interested in the medical field. I want to have a broader scale of impact than in treating patients one-on-one” * “We are delighted to welcome Nkechinyere into the graduate education community at UC Davis-Prasant Mohapatra, UC Davis vice provost of graduate education, and dean of graduate studies” BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN 18 Year old Chemical Engineering Genius in America, NKECHINYERE...
SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000 Euros) hidden inside CONDOM…X-Ray Reveals huge cash swallowed in his Intestines *Charged for Money Laundering and Drug activities *How Marijuana was detected on him by Sniffer Dog * ‘We found on him HUGE CASH of 13,000 Swiss francs (11,900 euros, $13,500) concealed in his clothes’-France Custom Officials BY NENA ALUCHUCKWU/REPORTER, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
SHOCKING: Nigerian Man, Okechuckwu Mba ARRESTED in FRANCE for ingesting $90,000 (79,000...
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster on New York’s WABC Channel 7…Co-anchors weekday 5 p.m. editions of Eyewitness News alongside Diana Williams and 11pm news with Bill Ritter *Joined WABC in 2003 after a stint in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where she anchored the news on WBAL-TV for nearly three years * How she survived multiple surgeries, months of recovery and physical therapy after been struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 23, 2004 while preparing a report *Born to a Nigerian (Yoruba) man and German mother. Her first name, ‘Folasade’, means ‘Honor confers a crown’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes...
INSPIRATIONAL: BRITISH Born NIGERIAN Broadcaster, FEMI OKE is QUEEN of Aljazeera Television…Graduates from Birmingham University, had Bachelor’s degree in English literature and language, hosts ‘The Stream on Al Jazeera English’ *Started Journalism at 14 years as then Junior Reporter with UK’s First Talk Radio station London Broadcasting Company *Earlier presents BBC’s flagship Educational Science Programme ‘Science In Action’ *Worked for GMTV, London Weekend Television, Men & Motors and Carlton Television * Joined CNN in 1999, worked for NINE years as a former anchor for International’s World Weather service at the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRATIONAL: BRITISH Born NIGERIAN Broadcaster, FEMI OKE is QUEEN of Aljazeera...
SHOCKING IN FOREIGN PRESS: ‘BUHARI has been gone for MEDICAL CARE for months, YAR’ADUA DIED of KIDNEY and HEART problems in office’-WASHINGTON Post Newspaper …This is Incumbent Nigerian President Second Medical Leave to Britain *GOVT released First Photo of Buhari since he left Nigeria BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, ABUJA
SHOCKING IN FOREIGN PRESS: ‘BUHARI has been gone for MEDICAL CARE for months,...
SHOCKING: ‘We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9 million FRAUD’-City of LONDON * This involves a former premier league footballer who lost £3.9 million from Kingsway International Christian Centre in a ‘disastrous investment scheme’ * Criminal Investigation follows Charity Commission report into ‘mismanagement’ at the church, where £5 million cash of Richard Rufus, former Charlton Athletic player was invested * PLUS How Ashimolowo used church assets to buy a £13,000 Florida timeshare, spent £120,000 on birthday celebrations, including £80,000 on a car. BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
SHOCKING: ‘We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9...
OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion,...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate...
OPINION: Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari *He’s Suffering Disconnect-Hallucination from Paranoia *Reveals his various Diversionary Verbal Prancing Tactics, Amplified Falsehood BY PHILLIP AGBESE, LONDON agbese.phill@gmail.com
Fayose’s Growing Psychosis…Throwing Pointless Tantrums on Nigeria’s...
TRENDING OPINION:BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time of Posterity….Fulani Herdsmen/Igbos Controversy Matters Arising *Quotes: “Posterity gives every man his True Value”-Publius Cornelius Tacitus * “When we are planning for Posterity, We ought to remember that Virtue is not Hereditary”-Thomas Paine
TRENDING OPINION: BUHARI, A Good Man Wearing the Masses’ Shoes in this Time...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State …Says: ‘They are accusing me of Insurgency, Treason’ * ‘I Am Accusing some elements in APC of conniving with DSS to Implicate Me’ BY IYIOLA OPEOLUWA/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked...
SHOCKER: ‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me’-Patience Jonathan, former Nigeria’s First LADY …’I’m Appealing to the House of Representatives to Protect Me from Harassment in hands of Security Agencies’ * Says: ‘Police, NDLEA after My LIFE’ *Files PETITION before House of Representatives BY OLADOTUN OKEWALE/ASSISTANT CRIME EDITOR, NORTHERN NIGERIA
SHOCKER: ‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye Escapes ASSASSINATION in Kogi state…3 DIED Instantly *Attack occurred while addressing supporters in front of Kogi state polytechnic * ‘Attackers are Government House Police with some criminals accompanied by Lokoja Caretaker Chairman and one Abdullahi Dollar, who is Special Adviser Political’-Senator Dino Melaye BY TITILOLA AYOMIDE/SPECIAL REPORTER, KOGI STATE
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye Escapes ASSASSINATION in Kogi state…3...
ECOLOGICAL FUND: ‘Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State is an Incurable Liar’-Ikechukwu Eze, Media Adviser to Dr. Goodluck Jonathan …’Nasir’s penchant for reputation savaging is almost pathological’ * ‘WORST weakness is his inability to be loyal to anybody or any issue consistently for long’ * ‘El-Rufai’s sinister narrative was intentionally silent on the over N10 billion specially deployed to fund the Great Green Wall (GGW) project in some northern states’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
ECOLOGICAL FUND: ‘Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State is an Incurable...
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s...
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo,...
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event holds in University of Texas at Arlington *3rd Edition features Welcome Dinner, Judging Presentation, Fashion Show and After-Party on July 10-13, 2013 * African/Black American Communities to witness Ceremony *African Heritage at Display * “We’d broadcast LIVE the event on Naija Standard Afrika Radio in America”-Management
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves...
INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played for Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills…Studied at Purdue University and Coffeyville Community College *Received second-team NJCAA All-American, All-Jayhawk and Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors *Selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars *PLUS how he reunites with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played...
RE-BRANDING NIGERIA IN AMERICA: NIGERIA’S Igbo Lady, CHIOMA UBOGAGU, Most Famous in Orlando City Soccer Club in Florida…British-American Forward plays for National Women’s Soccer League * Earlier glows as Arsenal Football Club Ladies forward in Britain *Named the 2010 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year *Represented United States at the U18, U20 and U23 levels *Won FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship in 2012, scoring the championship-winning goal *Made 21 appearances for Gunners, scoring seven times including goals in both her debut and final matches. * PLUS how her grandfather Austin Eneuke played as a former Nigeria and Tottenham Hotspur player BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
RE-BRANDING NIGERIA IN AMERICA: NIGERIA’S Igbo Lady, CHIOMA UBOGAGU, Most Famous...
FALLOUT OF LAGOS@50: ‘LAGOS State Speaker, Rt Honorable Mudashiru Obasa called me to Apologise for Oversight in Honorees’ List’-BASH Ali, Nigeria’s oldest boxing champion *Confesses program was a privately-sponsored event *Promised to under-write all my expenses from my destination to-and-fro Lagos * ‘It was not done deliberately to spite me’ * ‘There is a HUGE picture of me under National Stadium bridge’ BY KUNLE AYORINDE/SPORTS REPORTER, LAGOS
FALLOUT OF LAGOS@50: ‘LAGOS State Speaker, Rt Honorable Mudashiru Obasa called...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s SPORTS Minister is Corrupt, Clueless, Incompetent and Dumb’-Bash Ali, Nigeria’s Boxing Legend/World Champion …’Why President BUHARI should SACK him’ *Says: ‘Sports Administration in Nigeria is DEAD’ *I am the OLDEST boxer, OLDEST boxing champion in the world *PLUS: What Anthony Joshua, British Unified Champion must do to maintain his lead BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s SPORTS Minister is Corrupt, Clueless, Incompetent...
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity, Nudist, Sex allowed * Congregation claims: ‘God looks only at the Heart’ * Membership attracts $15 per person!
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where...
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TENSION & XENOPHOBIA IN AFRCA: 5 NIGERIANS Killed in Reprisal Attack in GHANA…After a Nigerian, Thompson Peter Stabs, Murder a Ghanaian, Misbau Amadu during FIGHT in Greater Accra Region * Ghanaian Police whisked off Nigerian behind crisis *Ghanaian Deceased rushed to Mary Lucy Hospital, pronounced Dead on arrival * “Thompson said at about 9:00 pm last Thursday, Misbau came to his (Thomson’s) house, armed with a knife to attack him for reporting the case to the police. In the course of the fight, Thompson said he overpowered Misbau and stabbed him in self-defence. Matter is still under investigations”- Inspector Kwabena Danso * ‘Nigerian, Uchenna Eloh Strangled to DEATH by South Africa African Policemen’-Kanayo Onwumelu, Chairman, Western Cape Union chapter BY EUGENNE ENENA/REPORTER, GREATER ACCRA & CHARLOTTE OKORIE/STAFF WRITER, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
TENSION & XENOPHOBIA IN AFRCA: 5 NIGERIANS Killed in Reprisal Attack in GHANA…After a Nigerian,… more
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born American, IDON AKOGUN, First to Create Sustained Education Program Linkages between Institution of Learning in Western World and AFRICA...Our initiative will ease the pains of African migrants planning to travel Abroad to acquire lasting education *Electronic Education Initiative “e-DON” was assembled and tirelessly structured to empower our youths NEVER to limit their education (www.e-don.org) * We utilize live interactive video connectivity (video conferencing) to connect students in developing nations with faculty in developed nations *The program targets Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education *PLUS How Nigerian National Universities Commission accepted, approved the project and officially introduced it into Nigerian University system BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN 29YEARS OLD LADY, OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO Bags PhD Degree in Nuclear Physics from University of Pretoria, South Africa...Had Bsc in Applied Physics, Msc in Physics * Her MSc dissertation focused on the modification of glassy carbon under stronitium implantation * Ph.D thesis investigated the effects of fission product bombardment on glassy carbon to provide solutions that will help generate cleaner and safer electricity in Africa, especially Nigeria * "The study is about finding a way to store nuclear waste generated from nuclear power plants. I hope that with studies like this, Nigeria will be willing to add nuclear as one of our ways of generating power. No country needs it like we do"-Odutemowo *PLUS Plans to Generate Electricity Supply for Nigeria BY PUNNEL YVONNE/STAFF WRITER, PRETORIA
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‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved… more
- Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser...Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20" Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘BISHOP OYEDEPO of WINNERS CHAPEL is Nigeria’s Richest Pastor with Networth of $200million’-Forbes Magazine …Established Winners Chapel in 1981, Church has grown to become one of Africa’s largest congregation *Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Edeh owner of Madonna University Nigeria, Caritas University, OSISATECH Polytechnic, OSISATECH College of Education worth $120 million *Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founding president of Believers’ LoveWorld Incorporated (Christ Embassy) with over 40,000members worth $100million *T.B Joshua’s Net Worth $60million, Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s Worth $50 million, Matthew Ashimolowo Net Worth $30 million; Chris Okotie’s Worth $20million, Ayo Oritsejafor Net Worth $15 million, Bishop Mike Okonkwo $12 million, Pastor Kumuyi $10 million and Lazarus Mouka Net Worth $8 million BY LOLA OPEYEMI/RELIGIOUS EDITOR, ABUJA & CHINWE OKORIE/LONDON, REPORTER
BREAKING NEWS: ‘BISHOP OYEDEPO of WINNERS CHAPEL is Nigeria’s Richest Pastor with Networth of $200million’-Forbes… more
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'NIGERIAN Media Not saying the Truth on President BUHARI'S Health Status'-Charles O'Tudor, foremost Brand Strategist, Principal Consultant of ADSTRAT BMC Limited ...Proffers blue print for Nigeria's economy to be liberated out of the woods * Government has to put in place policies that will boost the economy and get money in circulation * 'It's natural to be ill and under weather. The spokesman to the president and other advisers need to come clean and transparent on the health status on the Commander in chief' * Insecurity, Inconsistent Economic Policies creates Capital Flight and reduced Foreign Direct Investment * 'ADSTRAT also handled the PPP project that gave birth to the Cross River State Signage Agency from conception to commissioning' * PLUS How his firm midwifed 13 Banks during the consolidation era BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA'S Born CHEF, TUNDE WEY is King of Cuisine in New Orleans...New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Boston Globe, Others celebrate his food work, Contemporize Nigerian food without a Change *Brings Nigerian Flavor To The St. Roch Market With his Lagos Restaurant *Earlier lived with his Aunt in Detroit, Relives his evergreen experience at Revolver Cuisine *Floats Greyhound bus culinary tour hosting pop-up dinners titled 'Lagos' in cities like Chicago, Buffalo, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City * Presently being filmed for a New York Times documentary series about his cooking trajectory * “I want to contemporize Nigerian food without changing it. I want people to reconsider how they consider immigrants cooking food”-Tunde BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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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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SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term from Woolwich Crown Court in South London *Lavishes Fund on FOUR women, Buys luxurious vehicles and designers’ clothing, landed properties in Nigeria and Britain *Annually earns £57, 000, Convicted after found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud *UK Govt Recovers only £800, 000 from him *SEIZED from him: A new £40,000 Infiniti luxury car, an Audi TT sports car, at least four properties in Britain and more in Nigeria * “Samuel Kayode used his position to defraud over £4million. It was spent on luxury motor vehicles, property, and sent to Nigeria. His dishonesty and sheer greed is scandalous. It is believed to be Britain’s biggest education fraud”- Prosecutor James Thacker BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term from… more
- DISGRACEFUL: NIGERIAN MAN, EMMANUEL OLUWATOSIN KAZEEM, SIX Others Steal over 125,000 American Taxpayers Identities...Convicted in Oregon Federal Court on 19 counts of Mail, Wire Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft and Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud *Buys over 91,000 of American identities from a Vietnamese hacker who got into a database belonging to an Oregon company called CICS Employment Services * 'Over 2,800 fraudulent returns were linked to Kazeem with attempted refunds in excess of $26 million and actual losses to the federal government of nearly $7 million'-IRS * Passed many American identities to his co-conspirators located in the Atlanta, Georgia and Nigeria * 'This Nigerian taught them (his group) how to create fictitious W-2 wage documents, acquire and register prepaid debit cards in the taxpayers' names to receive refunds'-United States Prosecutors *PLUS how IRS criminal investigators traced more than 2,000 wire transfers involving $2.1 million dollars in fraudulent tax refunds wired to Nigeria by Kazeem and his co-conspirators BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- BREAKING NEWS: 'NIGERIAN Man, KEVIN KUNLAY WILLIAMS VOTED illegally in America's 2012, 2016 Elections'-Federal Bureau of Investigation ...Commits Felon of Firearm's possession, Indicted in $12 Million Stolen Identity Refund FRAUD * Guilty of Mail fraud, aggravated identity Theft, voter Fraud, illegal re-entry * Used school employees’ identifications stolen from a payroll company to file more than 2,000 fraudulent federal income tax returns * "Williams was deported in 1995 but allegedly returned illegally in 1999 and voted illegally in 2012 and 2016 elections"-Federal Grand Jury BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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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 in the world,… more
- EDITORIAL ON ALIKO DANGOTE:Pillar of African Economy, Youth Empowerment & Scandal-free Billionaire Extraordinaire*QUOTE: “A wise person should have money in their heads, but not in their hearts”-Jonathan Swift
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BREAKING NEWS: SEUN KUTI Embarks on WORLD MUSIC CONCERT to United States…Takes EGYPT’80 Band on Afrobeat performance Tour *First Show kicks off in Texas Wednesday, September 27 at 8 PM – 11:59 PM CDT, Chicago, Washington DC, Other cities on list *Venue: Trees Dallas, 2709 Elm St, Dallas, Texas 75226 *Doors open: 8:00 PM, Show start: 8:30 PM for All Ages *Ticket: $20 per Head, can be purchased at: www.ticketfly.com *Set for Yabis, to perform latest music albums and Play ‘Abami Eda’ songs BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: SEUN KUTI Embarks on WORLD MUSIC CONCERT to United States…Takes EGYPT’80 Band on… more
- SHOCKING: NIGERIAN Teacher in France, CYPRIAN JOSSON, alias DURU Rubbishes Nigeria's Image on Nollywood Project...Allegedly Collect Funds from Lycee Notre Dame School to showcase latest Nigerian movies from Famous Actors for students *Deceived school to Release a-15year old movie titled 'Bleeding Rose' as Nigeria's latest film * Old movie featured late J.T. West as lead character with old background, cracked sound track and faded pictures *Convinces school management to send Invitation letters, administrative assistance to his 'unknown actor friends in Nigeria' * 'We denied some Nigerian Actors whom we don't know entry visas to France for credibility sake. We don't know them as actors in Nigeria'-French Embassy Lagos BY CAROLINE OBARU/MOVIE REPORTER, PARIS
- BREAKING NEWS: 'My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI'-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian born European Most Famous Afrobeat Musician ...'Abami Eda informed me that Afrobeat Music is the Weapon of Life' *'FELA Transformed my LIFE for Good, I Played in his last concert in Berlin 1978' * Why he was my African Varsity in Kalakuta Republic *States: 'Tony Allen is my godfather' *PLUS How he played Base guitar for Egypt '70 for decades BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, OYESHOLA OLATOYE, a World Leader becomes Chair & Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority…heads largest public housing authority in USA, providing decent, affordable housing for 600,000 New Yorkers with low and moderate incomes *Repositions, Transform and Preserve NYCHA as city’s largest source of affordable Rental Housing *Established NextGeneartion NYCHA Housing Authority’s 10-year strategic plan, Won over 15 Awards in Leadership and Housing *Earlier worked as Vice President and New York Market Leader for Enterprise Community Partners, a national nonprofit that has helped build or preserve more than 44,000 affordable homes for lower-income New Yorkers with over $2.5 billion investment * Served as a Vice President and Senior Community Development Manager at HSBC Bank and a Director of HR&A Advisors *Bagged bachelor’s degree with honors in History/African American studies from Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, OYESHOLA OLATOYE, a World Leader becomes Chair & Chief Executive Officer… more
- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 25 years old lady in Cyprus, IFEOMA CHINENYE ONUIKE Graduates FIRST CLASS in ENGLISH Common LAW at Girne American University *Becomes BEST Graduating Student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.99/4.00 after all her courses from her first through her fourth year *Anambra state born lady earlier studied Business Management in University of Nigeria Nsukka and graduated in 2012 BY LUARETTA IKEMBA/REPORTER, CYPRUS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- INSPIRATIONAL: NIGERIAN 23YEARS OLD PILOT, KIMBERLY ANYADIKE Youngest African-American to Complete Transcontinental Flight across United States...Flew single-engine Cessna 172 from Compton, California to Newport News, Virginia and back, completing the journey in 13 days at age 15 *Had her first flying lessons at the age of 12, attends after-school aviation program offered by Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum for disadvantaged youths, Successfully navigated through thunderstorms *Paid her flight lessons with 'museum dollars' earned by washing airplanes and working odd jobs around the Compton Airport *Studied in University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in physiological science with minors in African-American studies and Spanish *Receives Inaugural Young Aviator's Award in Tuskegee, Alabama, in recognition of her achievements as a pilot *Aspires to become a Cardiovascular Surgeon *WHY her surname Anyadike means "eye of the warrior" in the Igbo language BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster on New York’s WABC Channel 7…Co-anchors weekday 5 p.m. editions of Eyewitness News alongside Diana Williams and 11pm news with Bill Ritter *Joined WABC in 2003 after a stint in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where she anchored the news on WBAL-TV for nearly three years * How she survived multiple surgeries, months of recovery and physical therapy after been struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 23, 2004 while preparing a report *Born to a Nigerian (Yoruba) man and German mother. Her first name, ‘Folasade’, means ‘Honor confers a crown’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster on New… more
- TRENDING WORLDWIDE: Top NIGERIAN Journalists, Media Houses emerge Finalists in NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT AWARD 2017...Ceremony features 21 Media Award Categories, Set for Sunday, September 17 at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja by 3:00pm *Kunle Rasheed (City Rovers), Azuh Arinze (YES Magazine), 4 others compete for Editor of the Year * Nigeria Investigative Journalist of the Year in the Diaspora: Tunde Agoi (AFP), Abby Phillips (Washington Post), George Elijah Otumu (NAIJA Standard newspaper), Femi Oke (Aljazeera Television) * Asabeafrika, Naija.com, Belanaija, Juliablaise, 2 others in BLOG of the Year *Nigeria's BEST Online Newspapers: Punchng.com, Sunnewsonline.com, Vanguardngr.com, Premiumtimesng.com, Thenationonlineng.net, Completesportsnigeria.com * "We will be history in the Nigerian Media Industry as a pacesesetter in rewarding the hardwork and selfless service of media professionals to humanity"-Sola Olugbemiro, Publisher, Ace Magazine, ceo of Solkem Nigeria Limited BY SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR, ABUJA
- INSPIRATIONAL: BRITISH Born NIGERIAN Broadcaster, FEMI OKE is QUEEN of Aljazeera Television...Graduates from Birmingham University, had Bachelor's degree in English literature and language, hosts 'The Stream on Al Jazeera English' *Started Journalism at 14 years as then Junior Reporter with UK's First Talk Radio station London Broadcasting Company *Earlier presents BBC's flagship Educational Science Programme 'Science In Action' *Worked for GMTV, London Weekend Television, Men & Motors and Carlton Television * Joined CNN in 1999, worked for NINE years as a former anchor for International's World Weather service at the network's global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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BREAKING NEWS: BUHARI Returns to NIGERIA to Implement Policies that Will Develop Nation…After 103 Days of Medical Treatment in LONDON *Unfolds Quick Economic Reforms in Nationwide Address tomorrow, Monday, September 21 by 7 a.m Nigerian Time *Thousands of Buhari’s Supporters danced, Jubilate, on Highways * “President Buhari thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge”-Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) * ‘Nigeria has matured to a point where governance continued in a meaningful, seamless manner during the president’s absence’-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader All Progressives Congress party * Nigerians Student Union (NANS) Rejoice at President’s Return, Demand SACK of Federal Cabinet BY ELA IYEDE/POLITICAL REPORTER & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: BUHARI Returns to NIGERIA to Implement Policies that Will Develop Nation…After 103 Days… more
- SHOCKING: 'We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9 million FRAUD'-City of LONDON * This involves a former premier league footballer who lost £3.9 million from Kingsway International Christian Centre in a 'disastrous investment scheme' * Criminal Investigation follows Charity Commission report into 'mismanagement' at the church, where £5 million cash of Richard Rufus, former Charlton Athletic player was invested * PLUS How Ashimolowo used church assets to buy a £13,000 Florida timeshare, spent £120,000 on birthday celebrations, including £80,000 on a car. BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
- BREAKING NEWS: SCOTLAND Born NIGERIAN-AMERICAN, JOHN AGWUNOBI a Leading Pediatrician, Served as America's 12th Assistant Secretary for Health...Worked in United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, a uniformed service held the rank of a four-star admiral *Performed in disease prevention, health promotion, reduction of health disparities, fight against HIV/AIDS, pandemic influenza planning and vaccine-preventable disease *Served as former Senior Vice President of Walmart Stores, Inc.,President of the retailer's $30 billion Health and Wellness, Chair of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee to the Director, on Board of Directors of the National Quality Forum—an advisory group formed at the recommendation of the President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry * Vice Chair of the U.S. African Development Foundation, Board Advisor to Shopko, a Specialty Retail Stores Holding Corp. in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Board Director for Magellan Health Services Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona; and Member “Future” Panel of Leavitt Partners LLC, in Salt Lake City, Utah *AWARDS: Public Administrator of the Year, APHA Public Health Hero Citation, and Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. He served as * Reigns as Florida’s Secretary of Health under Governor Jeb Bush from 2000 to 2005 BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble… more
- 'Still on that DOG Matter'-Reuben Abati *Says: 'In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo' *Explains: 'Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet' States: 'In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile' *Echoes: 'In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot' *Narrates: 'If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb' *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
- Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson...In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State …Says: ‘They are accusing me of Insurgency, Treason’ * ‘I Am Accusing some elements in APC of conniving with DSS to Implicate Me’ BY IYIOLA OPEOLUWA/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor Ayodele Fayose of… more
- SHOCKER: 'IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me'-Patience Jonathan, former Nigeria's First LADY ...'I'm Appealing to the House of Representatives to Protect Me from Harassment in hands of Security Agencies' * Says: 'Police, NDLEA after My LIFE' *Files PETITION before House of Representatives BY OLADOTUN OKEWALE/ASSISTANT CRIME EDITOR, NORTHERN NIGERIA
- UNTOLD SECRETS BEHIND NIGERIA'S JUNE 12 ELECTION ANNULMENT: 'GENERAL IBRAHIM Babangida, President-Elect MKO Abiola would have been KILLED if Election Winner had been Announced'-Professor OMO OMORUYI ...Confess: 'Sani Abacha, Northern Leaders were all against Abiola's Presidency' * 'Professor, I do not see how they will spare you because they know you are my principal confidant', says of IBB to him * In his book: "Sani (meaning General Sani Abacha) is opposed to a return to civilian rule. Sani cannot stand the idea of Chief Abiola, a Yoruba becoming his Commander-in-Chief" *PLUS the role played by Brigadier General David Mark turned ex-Senate President BY NURENI LAWAL/SPECIAL INVESTIGATION EDITOR, ABUJA
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ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is… more
- ¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de '-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
- Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event holds in University of Texas at Arlington *3rd Edition features Welcome Dinner, Judging Presentation, Fashion Show and After-Party on July 10-13, 2013 * African/Black American Communities to witness Ceremony *African Heritage at Display * “We’d broadcast LIVE the event on Naija Standard Afrika Radio in America”-Management
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show… more
- INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker...Played for Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills...Studied at Purdue University and Coffeyville Community College *Received second-team NJCAA All-American, All-Jayhawk and Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors *Selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars *PLUS how he reunites with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team's Executive Vice President of Football Operations BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
- RE-BRANDING NIGERIA IN AMERICA: NIGERIA'S Igbo Lady, CHIOMA UBOGAGU, Most Famous in Orlando City Soccer Club in Florida...British-American Forward plays for National Women's Soccer League * Earlier glows as Arsenal Football Club Ladies forward in Britain *Named the 2010 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year *Represented United States at the U18, U20 and U23 levels *Won FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship in 2012, scoring the championship-winning goal *Made 21 appearances for Gunners, scoring seven times including goals in both her debut and final matches. * PLUS how her grandfather Austin Eneuke played as a former Nigeria and Tottenham Hotspur player BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, Rasheed Abiodun Akanni, 42, Convicted for MARRIAGE FRAUD in America…Found Guilty of entering into a marriage with a United States citizen for evading Deportation, False statements, Failure to appear before U.S. District Court * ‘Akanni entered the United States from Nigeria on June 3, 2003, on a six-month visitor for pleasure visa. He never left the United States and made several unsuccessful attempts to gain legal status’-Acting United States Attorney Stephen G. Dambruch * ‘He filed for lawful permanent resident status as the spouse of an American woman. The woman later withdrew her support for Akanni’s application. On November 23, 2010, Akanni filed a petition for asylum, which stayed removal proceedings’-Matthew J. Etre, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations for New England & Denis Riordan, District Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, Rasheed Abiodun Akanni, 42, Convicted for MARRIAGE FRAUD in America…Found Guilty of… more
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UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as ‘Hot Spot’ for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana’s High Chief behind Asafo*“There’s nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana’s Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of ‘Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango’
UNVEILED: ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora… more
- UNVEILED: KEMI'S KITCHEN!'Africa's No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas'...Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*'We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature'-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there's re-incarnation*'Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans'-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
- LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity, Nudist, Sex allowed * Congregation claims: ‘God looks only at the Heart’ * Membership attracts $15 per person!
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TENSION & XENOPHOBIA IN AFRCA: 5 NIGERIANS Killed in Reprisal Attack in GHANA…After a Nigerian, Thompson Peter Stabs, Murder a Ghanaian, Misbau Amadu during FIGHT in Greater Accra Region * Ghanaian Police whisked off Nigerian behind crisis *Ghanaian Deceased rushed to Mary Lucy Hospital, pronounced Dead on arrival * “Thompson said at about 9:00 pm last Thursday, Misbau came to his (Thomson’s) house, armed with a knife to attack him for reporting the case to the police. In the course of the fight, Thompson said he overpowered Misbau and stabbed him in self-defence. Matter is still under investigations”- Inspector Kwabena Danso * ‘Nigerian, Uchenna Eloh Strangled to DEATH by South Africa African Policemen’-Kanayo Onwumelu, Chairman, Western Cape Union chapter BY EUGENNE ENENA/REPORTER, GREATER ACCRA & CHARLOTTE OKORIE/STAFF WRITER, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
TENSION & XENOPHOBIA IN AFRCA:
5 NIGERIANS Killed in Reprisal Attack in GHANA…After a Nigerian,...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born American, IDON AKOGUN, First to Create Sustained Education Program Linkages between Institution of Learning in Western World and AFRICA…Our initiative will ease the pains of African migrants planning to travel Abroad to acquire lasting education *Electronic Education Initiative “e-DON” was assembled and tirelessly structured to empower our youths NEVER to limit their education (www.e-don.org) * We utilize live interactive video connectivity (video conferencing) to connect students in developing nations with faculty in developed nations *The program targets Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education *PLUS How Nigerian National Universities Commission accepted, approved the project and officially introduced it into Nigerian University system BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN Born American, IDON AKOGUN, First to Create Sustained Education Program Linkages...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN 29YEARS OLD LADY, OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO Bags PhD Degree in Nuclear Physics from University of Pretoria, South Africa…Had Bsc in Applied Physics, Msc in Physics * Her MSc dissertation focused on the modification of glassy carbon under stronitium implantation * Ph.D thesis investigated the effects of fission product bombardment on glassy carbon to provide solutions that will help generate cleaner and safer electricity in Africa, especially Nigeria * “The study is about finding a way to store nuclear waste generated from nuclear power plants. I hope that with studies like this, Nigeria will be willing to add nuclear as one of our ways of generating power. No country needs it like we do”-Odutemowo *PLUS Plans to Generate Electricity Supply for Nigeria BY PUNNEL YVONNE/STAFF WRITER, PRETORIA
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN 29YEARS OLD LADY, OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO Bags PhD Degree in Nuclear Physics from University...
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‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government …’We Approved Fare increase from 20% to 50% on BRT, LAGBUS, Franchise Buses’ * ‘Economic downturn severely impacts Public Transport’ * ‘We will Reform Public Transport Operation, Create World Class Infrastructure’ * ‘Under the New Development: Ikorodu to CMS formerly N195 is now N300, representing over 65 percent increase, N75 to N100 for a ride from Ikorodu to Mile 12; From Ikorodu to Fadeyi is now N200 from 120’ * ‘No More Room for OKADA, Danfo (Yellow Buses), MOLUE’-INVESTIGATION
‘Lagosians: Get Ready for Increase in Transport FARES from March 1st’-Lagos State Government
…’We...
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World * Celebrity Car for Politicians, Entertainers and Elites start from $183,500 *Original Glass replaced with Ballistic Design *Possesses a Horsepower of 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm, Maximum Speed 130 (209.2) Mph (Kph) *Features: 20″ Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric heated seats, Electric windows *Doors, Frames reinforced with Ballistic Steel, Composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
Bullet Proof Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser…Most Popular Armored Vehicle in the World
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HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
HELIATEK 2016: Solar Powered Car for the Future is Here
BY YVONNE ARABEL/AUTO REPORTER
THIS car is cost...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘NIGERIAN Media Not saying the Truth on President BUHARI’S Health Status’-Charles O’Tudor, foremost Brand Strategist, Principal Consultant of ADSTRAT BMC Limited …Proffers blue print for Nigeria’s economy to be liberated out of the woods * Government has to put in place policies that will boost the economy and get money in circulation * ‘It’s natural to be ill and under weather. The spokesman to the president and other advisers need to come clean and transparent on the health status on the Commander in chief’ * Insecurity, Inconsistent Economic Policies creates Capital Flight and reduced Foreign Direct Investment * ‘ADSTRAT also handled the PPP project that gave birth to the Cross River State Signage Agency from conception to commissioning’ * PLUS How his firm midwifed 13 Banks during the consolidation era BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
‘NIGERIAN Media Not saying the Truth on President BUHARI’S Health Status’-Charles...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA’S Born CHEF, TUNDE WEY is King of Cuisine in New Orleans…New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Boston Globe, Others celebrate his food work, Contemporize Nigerian food without a Change *Brings Nigerian Flavor To The St. Roch Market With his Lagos Restaurant *Earlier lived with his Aunt in Detroit, Relives his evergreen experience at Revolver Cuisine *Floats Greyhound bus culinary tour hosting pop-up dinners titled ‘Lagos’ in cities like Chicago, Buffalo, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City * Presently being filmed for a New York Times documentary series about his cooking trajectory * “I want to contemporize Nigerian food without changing it. I want people to reconsider how they consider immigrants cooking food”-Tunde BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIA’S Born CHEF, TUNDE WEY is King of Cuisine in New Orleans…New York...
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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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SHAMEFUL: Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS JAIL Term from Woolwich Crown Court in South London *Lavishes Fund on FOUR women, Buys luxurious vehicles and designers’ clothing, landed properties in Nigeria and Britain *Annually earns £57, 000, Convicted after found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud *UK Govt Recovers only £800, 000 from him *SEIZED from him: A new £40,000 Infiniti luxury car, an Audi TT sports car, at least four properties in Britain and more in Nigeria * “Samuel Kayode used his position to defraud over £4million. It was spent on luxury motor vehicles, property, and sent to Nigeria. His dishonesty and sheer greed is scandalous. It is believed to be Britain’s biggest education fraud”- Prosecutor James Thacker BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
SHAMEFUL:
Nigerian Pastor, SAMUEL KAYODE Steals £4.1million from British School…Receives 9 YEARS...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘NIGERIAN Man, KEVIN KUNLAY WILLIAMS VOTED illegally in America’s 2012, 2016 Elections’-Federal Bureau of Investigation …Commits Felon of Firearm’s possession, Indicted in $12 Million Stolen Identity Refund FRAUD * Guilty of Mail fraud, aggravated identity Theft, voter Fraud, illegal re-entry * Used school employees’ identifications stolen from a payroll company to file more than 2,000 fraudulent federal income tax returns * “Williams was deported in 1995 but allegedly returned illegally in 1999 and voted illegally in 2012 and 2016 elections”-Federal Grand Jury BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
‘NIGERIAN Man, KEVIN KUNLAY WILLIAMS VOTED illegally in America’s 2012, 2016...
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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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BREAKING NEWS: SEUN KUTI Embarks on WORLD MUSIC CONCERT to United States…Takes EGYPT’80 Band on Afrobeat performance Tour *First Show kicks off in Texas Wednesday, September 27 at 8 PM – 11:59 PM CDT, Chicago, Washington DC, Other cities on list *Venue: Trees Dallas, 2709 Elm St, Dallas, Texas 75226 *Doors open: 8:00 PM, Show start: 8:30 PM for All Ages *Ticket: $20 per Head, can be purchased at: www.ticketfly.com *Set for Yabis, to perform latest music albums and Play ‘Abami Eda’ songs BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
SEUN KUTI Embarks on WORLD MUSIC CONCERT to United States…Takes EGYPT’80 Band...
SHOCKING: NIGERIAN Teacher in France, CYPRIAN JOSSON, alias DURU Rubbishes Nigeria’s Image on Nollywood Project…Allegedly Collect Funds from Lycee Notre Dame School to showcase latest Nigerian movies from Famous Actors for students *Deceived school to Release a-15year old movie titled ‘Bleeding Rose’ as Nigeria’s latest film * Old movie featured late J.T. West as lead character with old background, cracked sound track and faded pictures *Convinces school management to send Invitation letters, administrative assistance to his ‘unknown actor friends in Nigeria’ * ‘We denied some Nigerian Actors whom we don’t know entry visas to France for credibility sake. We don’t know them as actors in Nigeria’-French Embassy Lagos BY CAROLINE OBARU/MOVIE REPORTER, PARIS
SHOCKING:
NIGERIAN Teacher in France, CYPRIAN JOSSON, alias DURU Rubbishes Nigeria’s Image on Nollywood...
BREAKING NEWS: ‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian born European Most Famous Afrobeat Musician …’Abami Eda informed me that Afrobeat Music is the Weapon of Life’ *’FELA Transformed my LIFE for Good, I Played in his last concert in Berlin 1978′ * Why he was my African Varsity in Kalakuta Republic *States: ‘Tony Allen is my godfather’ *PLUS How he played Base guitar for Egypt ’70 for decades BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, AMERICA
BREAKING NEWS:
‘My Untold Encounter with FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’-Oghene Kologbo, Nigerian...
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN, 25 years old lady in Cyprus, IFEOMA CHINENYE ONUIKE Graduates FIRST CLASS in ENGLISH Common LAW at Girne American University *Becomes BEST Graduating Student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.99/4.00 after all her courses from her first through her fourth year *Anambra state born lady earlier studied Business Management in University of Nigeria Nsukka and graduated in 2012 BY LUARETTA IKEMBA/REPORTER, CYPRUS & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
NIGERIAN, 25 years old lady in Cyprus, IFEOMA CHINENYE ONUIKE Graduates FIRST CLASS in...
INSPIRATIONAL: NIGERIAN 23YEARS OLD PILOT, KIMBERLY ANYADIKE Youngest African-American to Complete Transcontinental Flight across United States…Flew single-engine Cessna 172 from Compton, California to Newport News, Virginia and back, completing the journey in 13 days at age 15 *Had her first flying lessons at the age of 12, attends after-school aviation program offered by Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum for disadvantaged youths, Successfully navigated through thunderstorms *Paid her flight lessons with ‘museum dollars’ earned by washing airplanes and working odd jobs around the Compton Airport *Studied in University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in physiological science with minors in African-American studies and Spanish *Receives Inaugural Young Aviator’s Award in Tuskegee, Alabama, in recognition of her achievements as a pilot *Aspires to become a Cardiovascular Surgeon *WHY her surname Anyadike means “eye of the warrior” in the Igbo language BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRATIONAL:
NIGERIAN 23YEARS OLD PILOT, KIMBERLY ANYADIKE Youngest African-American to Complete Transcontinental...
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MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster on New York’s WABC Channel 7…Co-anchors weekday 5 p.m. editions of Eyewitness News alongside Diana Williams and 11pm news with Bill Ritter *Joined WABC in 2003 after a stint in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where she anchored the news on WBAL-TV for nearly three years * How she survived multiple surgeries, months of recovery and physical therapy after been struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 23, 2004 while preparing a report *Born to a Nigerian (Yoruba) man and German mother. Her first name, ‘Folasade’, means ‘Honor confers a crown’ BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD:
NIGERIAN AMERICAN, FOLASADE OLAYINKA BADERINWA becomes Most Famous Broadcaster...
INSPIRATIONAL: BRITISH Born NIGERIAN Broadcaster, FEMI OKE is QUEEN of Aljazeera Television…Graduates from Birmingham University, had Bachelor’s degree in English literature and language, hosts ‘The Stream on Al Jazeera English’ *Started Journalism at 14 years as then Junior Reporter with UK’s First Talk Radio station London Broadcasting Company *Earlier presents BBC’s flagship Educational Science Programme ‘Science In Action’ *Worked for GMTV, London Weekend Television, Men & Motors and Carlton Television * Joined CNN in 1999, worked for NINE years as a former anchor for International’s World Weather service at the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRATIONAL:
BRITISH Born NIGERIAN Broadcaster, FEMI OKE is QUEEN of Aljazeera Television…Graduates...
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SHOCKING: ‘We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9 million FRAUD’-City of LONDON * This involves a former premier league footballer who lost £3.9 million from Kingsway International Christian Centre in a ‘disastrous investment scheme’ * Criminal Investigation follows Charity Commission report into ‘mismanagement’ at the church, where £5 million cash of Richard Rufus, former Charlton Athletic player was invested * PLUS How Ashimolowo used church assets to buy a £13,000 Florida timeshare, spent £120,000 on birthday celebrations, including £80,000 on a car. BY CHIOMA UBELEKE/RELIGIOUS STAFF WRITER, SOUTH LONDON
SHOCKING:
‘We Are Investigating MATTHEW ASHIMOLOWO, a Nigerian Pastor for £3.9 million FRAUD’-City...
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OPINION-DR. DAYO OLOMU: British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom …Humble story of a Quintessential, famous Media Icon @50 devoid of Scandal *QUOTES: “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right” ― Joel Osteen *“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” ― Abraham Lincoln *“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” ― Booker T. Washington
DR. DAYO OLOMU:
British Born Nigerian Encyclopedia Champions Successful Business Models in United Kingdom
…Humble...
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati *Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a Pig, a Taboo’ *Explains: ‘Go and do your Investigation, you are not likely to find Muslim families keeping dogs as Pet’ States: ‘In Africa, Dog is referred Dirty and Vile’ *Echoes: ‘In the South South, a Dog is a Special Delicacy for the Family Soup Pot’ *Narrates: ‘If a Dog in America is a king, in Nigeria it is a Sacrificial Lamb’ *QUOTE: “Should anybody then give the suggestion around here that Buhari is a sacrificial lamb or an edible offering? What nonsense!”
‘Still on that DOG Matter’-Reuben Abati
*Says: ‘In Islam Religion, a Dog is like a...
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm *Why Readers, Fans feel Betrayed when a media practitioner crosses into Government BY REUBEN ABATI, Columnist, former Senior Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan
Separating the Journalist from the Spokesperson…In Defense of Fourth Estate of the Realm
*Why...
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State …Says: ‘They are accusing me of Insurgency, Treason’ * ‘I Am Accusing some elements in APC of conniving with DSS to Implicate Me’ BY IYIOLA OPEOLUWA/POLITICAL REPORTER, EKITI
BREAKING NEWS:
‘Nigeria’s Department of State Services already marked me for ARREST’-Governor...
SHOCKER: ‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me’-Patience Jonathan, former Nigeria’s First LADY …’I’m Appealing to the House of Representatives to Protect Me from Harassment in hands of Security Agencies’ * Says: ‘Police, NDLEA after My LIFE’ *Files PETITION before House of Representatives BY OLADOTUN OKEWALE/ASSISTANT CRIME EDITOR, NORTHERN NIGERIA
SHOCKER:
‘IBRAHIM MAGU, EFCC Chairman is Consistently Harassing, Stalking and Hounding Me’-Patience...
UNTOLD SECRETS BEHIND NIGERIA’S JUNE 12 ELECTION ANNULMENT: ‘GENERAL IBRAHIM Babangida, President-Elect MKO Abiola would have been KILLED if Election Winner had been Announced’-Professor OMO OMORUYI …Confess: ‘Sani Abacha, Northern Leaders were all against Abiola’s Presidency’ * ‘Professor, I do not see how they will spare you because they know you are my principal confidant’, says of IBB to him * In his book: “Sani (meaning General Sani Abacha) is opposed to a return to civilian rule. Sani cannot stand the idea of Chief Abiola, a Yoruba becoming his Commander-in-Chief” *PLUS the role played by Brigadier General David Mark turned ex-Senate President BY NURENI LAWAL/SPECIAL INVESTIGATION EDITOR, ABUJA
UNTOLD SECRETS BEHIND NIGERIA’S JUNE 12 ELECTION ANNULMENT:
‘GENERAL IBRAHIM Babangida, President-Elect...
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ON A HIGHER GROUND! Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music is Eclectic, African Rhythm, Jazz blend
ON A HIGHER GROUND!
Nigerian Medical Doc, Songwriter Releases Song in ‘God’s Praise’…Says music...
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA! ‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian ganando a actriz en Texas Palabras de *Her: ‘mi Trato de Hollywood indecible’ *Confession en Sr. Right: “todavía Buscando, el tiempo de Dios es el Mejor” *Why ella es la Actriz africana más atractiva en América
¡IRRESISTIBLE EN AMÉRICA!
‘Mis Ojos, Sexiest en mi Te de ‘-te de Cuerpo, premio de Cameroonian...
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event holds in University of Texas at Arlington *3rd Edition features Welcome Dinner, Judging Presentation, Fashion Show and After-Party on July 10-13, 2013 * African/Black American Communities to witness Ceremony *African Heritage at Display * “We’d broadcast LIVE the event on Naija Standard Afrika Radio in America”-Management
Naija Standard Partners Face of Africa Pageant in United States…3Day LIVE event holds in University...
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His American Ninja Warrior show Receives 2nd EMMY Nomination Award as Best Reality Competition Series *Former professional American football player works as Sports Analyst for the NFL Network *Basketball Star, teammates won back-to-back City and State Championships in 1996 and 1997 *Named team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, compiling 11 sacks and 74 tackles in his senior campaign *HIS Yoruba Heritage, Nigerian ancestry, Biological Parental links to Bolatito(Mother), Mustapha(Father) Revealed *PLUS How He played College Football at San Diego State University BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
BREAKING NEWS:
Nigerian American, AKBAR OLUWAKEMI-IDOWU GBAJA-BIAMILA Making Waves in Hollywood…His...
INSPIRING: Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played for Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills…Studied at Purdue University and Coffeyville Community College *Received second-team NJCAA All-American, All-Jayhawk and Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors *Selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars *PLUS how he reunites with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
INSPIRING:
Nigerian American, AKIN AYODELE Reigns in American Football as a Linebacker…Played for...
RE-BRANDING NIGERIA IN AMERICA: NIGERIA’S Igbo Lady, CHIOMA UBOGAGU, Most Famous in Orlando City Soccer Club in Florida…British-American Forward plays for National Women’s Soccer League * Earlier glows as Arsenal Football Club Ladies forward in Britain *Named the 2010 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year *Represented United States at the U18, U20 and U23 levels *Won FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship in 2012, scoring the championship-winning goal *Made 21 appearances for Gunners, scoring seven times including goals in both her debut and final matches. * PLUS how her grandfather Austin Eneuke played as a former Nigeria and Tottenham Hotspur player BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES
RE-BRANDING NIGERIA IN AMERICA:
NIGERIA’S Igbo Lady, CHIOMA UBOGAGU, Most Famous in Orlando City...
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UNVEILED:ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage from Africans in Diaspora daily*Rated on Social Media as ‘Hot Spot’ for African Groceries*Untold Success Stories of Lawrence Dumfeh, Ghana’s High Chief behind Asafo*“There’s nothing African you are looking for you will not find in Asafo store”-Bukola Ayomide, a Nigerian Medical Aid Specialist*“The man is so hardworking, very humble, honest and focused”-Yvvone Achampong, Ghana’s Hair Stylist*“My husband is African and he buys his groceries every weekend from Asafo Market to prepare us African spicy meals at home”-Quinneth Gunther, American Registered Nurse*Entertain customers by African songs of ‘Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Amachi Dede, Oliver de Coque, Yvonne Chakachaka, King Sunny Ade, Manu Dibango’
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ASAFO Market, Africa’s hottest leading Mart in North America…Receives Patronage...
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!’Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans to open new branch in Dallas-Forthworth (DFW) in 12 months*’We provide varieties of African delicacies in 100 % healthy, well-sanitized zones, under good temperature’-Don Badejo, ace American-trained Restauranteur*Secret behind the outstanding success and growth in 13 years exposed* Couple profess undying love for each other even if there’s re-incarnation*’Majority of our customers are White/Black Americans, Latinos & Africans’-Kemi Badejo, Chief operating officer* Quote: “ Every good restaurant in the world begins with food safety, followed by food quality”
UNVEILED: KEMI’S KITCHEN!
‘Africa’s No 1. Restaurant in Heart of Texas’…Plans...
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA! Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity, Nudist, Sex allowed * Congregation claims: ‘God looks only at the Heart’ * Membership attracts $15 per person!
LARGEST NUDIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA!
Weird Internet Church in Florida where Pastor, Members Naked…Nudity,...
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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