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*40-year-old pleads guilty to conspiracy committing wire fraud and false statements on immigration documents in Texas, Face deportation after jail term *“Scam began Overseas where co-conspirators gained unauthorized access to…

Education

INSPIRATIONAL: NIGERIAN Born American, OBIOMA PAUL IWUANYANWU Teaches World Literature and Critical Theory in Central State University…Survivor of the Igbo genocide in Nigeria is a Fellow of International School of Theory in Humanities *WINS Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars * At 4years old suffered from Kwashiorkor, effects of then Nigerian government’s blockade of importation of food and relief materials into Biafra * Studied English Language and Literature at Imo State University (now Abia State University), graduated with honors with minors in History and Linguistics * Gained Master’s degree from University of Jos with a thesis on the novels of George Orwell and Wole Soyinka * Moved to America to resume doctoral studies at Syracuse University, later earning his PhD in English and Textual Studies *REVEALED: Views on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s writing models BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, UNITED STATES

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Nigeria

‘Obasanjo Abused Office as Vindictive President, Strangulate Nigeria’-Prof. Itse Sagay, Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption *Says: ‘Lagos State Govt followed Due Process in Creation of 37 LGAs’ * ‘OBJ’s 8 years in Power Worst Assault on Federalism Nigeria ever Experienced’ *His SINS: “Interference in Management of states’ Govt Finance, states’ LGAs Affairs, Misuse of EFCC/ICPC, Removal of state Governors using Federal Agencies in Bayelsa and Ekiti”

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Fashion

INSPIRATIONAL: Inside Story of Lagos born ADESOLA ADEYEMI Reign, African Queen of New York Model Industry … breaking boundaries as an international star in America *UNILAG Bachelor’s degree graduate in Accounting features on cover of GQ, Vogue Italia, Marie Claire; Moevir Magazine, others *earlier voted best model, Lagos Fashion Week, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, currently signed to Wilhelmina models-one of the leading modeling and talent agencies in the world *Celebrated as one of the first indigenous Nigerian models to work for world renowned foreign brands: Nicole Miller, Sherri Hill, Rebecca Minkoff; Carolina Herrera, Mac Cosmetics, Laura Mercier, Nars; Cledepeau, Khaled Weis; Cover FX ,Maybeline, Rimmel London; Flesh Beauty, Glam Glow; Saks Fifth Avenue, Macys, Net-aporter; T.J. Maxx *Walked runways in New York Fashion Week for famous designers like Pamela Roland, chiarabonilapetiterobe, Christian Cowan, Patbo; Custo Barcelona, Bibhu Mohapatra *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor

International

INVINCIBILITY Shattered!

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 appointee...becomes Nigeria Country Director,…

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Business

FUEL SUBSIDY BROUHAHA LATEST: True Story on Capital Oil’s Boss Trial

FUEL SUBSIDY BROUHAHA LATEST: True Story on Capital Oil's Boss Trial...Cosmos Maduka, Cosharis MD behind it…

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Nigeria

DEVELOPING STORY IN NIGERIA: ‘I Am Contesting for Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential Election, Only If I emerge All Progressives Congress Party Candidate’-Muhammadu BUHARI …Says: ‘By then I Will Determine If Yemi Osinbajo will still be My Vice President or Someone else’ * ‘President Buhari is not officially a candidate yet, he’s an aspirant. He has just signified his intention to seek party nomination’-Presidency * “It is after winning the ticket that you will expect him to name his running mate for the contest. That’s the requirement, he can’t run alone. My view is that it is not the norm that you name a running mate when you are not a candidate”-Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity BY KAYODE OYEBADE/POLITICAL WRITER, ABUJA

DEVELOPING STORY IN NIGERIA: 'I Am Contesting for Nigeria's 2019 Presidential Election, Only If I emerge…

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International

RACISM! A British Landlord, Elina Vimbsone refused room rental to African man saying ‘Nigerians make house smell’ * Gambia born lawful UK resident, EBRIMA MBOOB told property is ‘only for European people’ * In tears, Ebrima, studying performing arts at the University of the Arts London said: “I was completely shocked at the landlord’s response and I still am today. Growing up in England, I have experienced all types of racism, but this was the first time that I have experienced something this absurd. What makes it even more shocking is the fact she said ‘will be brilliant if you can make the time to come and view’, but soon changed her mind once she realised I was black” * “We are not racist or just to be honest, I have friends from Nigeria and all house smell what they cook” -Landlord *BY QUNNETH AYODEJI/CRIME REPORTER, UK

RACISM! A British Landlord, Elina Vimbsone refused room rental to African man saying 'Nigerians make house…

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OPINION: TRUE LIFE STORY! AMERICAN NIGHTMARE…Ordeal of a Nigerian in US for 15 Years Valid Papers *Laments: “I embraced a life of hard labor, working 9am to 4pm on one job and 12am to 8am on another, while battling with a myriad of stress induced health problems ranging from high blood pressure to diabetes as well as all manner of pain conditions – from neck to back to waist pain”

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WONDER: Nigeria’s Female Police Sergeant, NAOMI DANLAMI ‘Kidnaps Self’, Demand Ransom to Fund up-coming Wedding to loverboy …detained by police that she faked own kidnap to extort ransom from well wishers to fund marriage, released in less than 24 hours after, case closed *Announced engagement on social media, next day alleges abduction made by friends on her Facebook group *During fundraising, there were dissenting voices that expressed doubts about the abduction story, saying she had a history of criminal behavior: that she was not truthful, not to be trusted, and that her lifestyle was wayward *Suspect arrested after raising suspicion: suddenly appeared at the Police Force Headquarters, claimed she escaped from the kidnappers’ den where she was molested, insisted on work resumption as though nothing happened to the surprise of those around her *“See suffer wey I suffer. Do you know that the kidnappers called; they are not kidnappers. It is set up, this girl just set it up; she needs money. That girl is wicked, see the wey I just de cry since”-Suspect’s friend eyewitness record of conversation *BY DEBO ABAYOMI/SPECIAL Crime Correspondent, Abuja

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Breaking News: QATAR Airways Board Members Loot $9billion (QAR 33.3 billion) in Six Years – ALTHANI HUMAN Rights, fiery civil rights group in Middle East …dares Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer to account for stewardship openly *Links ‘accrued’ debt claim to Mismanagement, Exploitation, Corruption *Alleges $4million shared around social media giants worldwide to curb dispute with Europe’s Airbus, pose series of questions for directors to answer *Argues Qatar Airways discard Qatar Aviation Authorities concern to obtain a renowned third party to carry out comprehensive inspection, provide technical cause backed by testing and evaluation *BY AMINU MOHAMMED/AVIATION Editor, Middle East & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor

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BREAKING NEWS: ‘H-E-L-P, I am Suffering from Deep DEPRESSION, My Son is Dying from Umbilical HERNIA disease’-Nigeria’s Ghetto King, BABA Fryo cries out…Ajegunle music maker begging Federal government, Nigerian Entrepreneurs for N10million to offset son’s second Surgical operation, pay-off accrued bills in Hospital *Battling disease for 3years now, Regret child still feeling pain till date *Blames Covid 19, says: ‘Pandemic is affecting me-no show, no concert’ *Donate to him directly: Friday Igweh, 0262073096 Gtbank *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief

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Africa

INVESTIGATION: 100 Stolen Cars from Washington DC Secretly Shipped to Ghana, West African King of Robbery in United States KHOBE DAVID, 5 others charged in Vehicle-theft ring

*Unsealed federal indictment confirmed six people arrested, confessed to attempts selling cars to buyers in United…

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Business

Nigerian Yahoo Prince OPEYEMI OLUJOBI, alias ‘Tyler Olujobi’, American Girlfriend Arrested for Stealing over $575,000 Cash in Credit Card Fraud

*Suspects accused of having used stolen personal information belonging to hundreds of victims to fraudulently gain…

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International

Former UK President of Nigerian Community, NURUDEEN ALOWONLE, alias ‘Oluomo of Derby’ in Multiple Fresh Skilled Work Visa Scandal, Pockets £17,500 cash under guise of procuring Bogus Certificate of Sponsorship

… sacked as leader of group following evidentiary proof of financial fraud  *Runs a scam company…

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Entertainment

Olalekan Olaleye ‘ENUOPE’, Nigerian Music Star in Texas Shine, Carts home North America Nigeria’s Hip Hop Indigenous Award

*Software Engineer polls highest African Diaspora votes of 45,950 to defeat nine other international artists including Wale, Skepta, Portable, Naira…

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Arts & Culture

President of the Nigeria Creative Industry Group, Dr Felyx Duke headlines E-Visa, Eko Vanguard International Summit & Awards as a keynote speaker

*Other dignitaries are HRH Erelu Abiola Dosunmu (Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos), Otunba Karl Hala, Group General Manager, Continental Hotel…

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Business

In Death, HERBERT WIGWE, former ACCESS Bank CEO had 106 Properties in Queens Enclave, Ranked 7th Real Estate Billionaire in London

*Investigations target London’s most prominent locations including Oxford Street, Canary Wharf, and the Greenwich Peninsula, underscoring the scale of foreign…

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International

INTERPOL Smokes Out Nigerian Most Wanted Yahoo Boy, EMWANTA EGHOSA SMITH in Benin City for Stealing American Lady’s $550,000 Cash

…Lavish funds on five expensive 2026 auto mobiles, and luxurious mansion undergoing construction *Facing multiple charges of fraud, identity theft…

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Politics

2027: Desmond Elliot is a Failure, can’t be allowed on 4th-term Lagos Assembly bid, vows Coalition of Concerned Stakeholders in Surulere

*Says: Elliot’s previous three terms were marred by dismal performance, weak policy innovation and incompetence to proactively address local needs…

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Crime

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G! U.S. State Department Revokes Green Card of a Nigerian prison officer, SOYEMI ADESOLA OLANIYI, caught in Sodomy with Male Inmates, facing over 30 years in jail or life imprisonment

…Suspect blames the Devil for crimes, to be deported after prison terms as a danger to society and threat to…

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Media

WORLD E-X-C-L-U-S-I-V-E! Print Journalism is Gone, I have been detained, harassed; and dragged away by security agencies-Dr Friday OLOKOR, renowned journalist, Arise News TV Correspondent

…Says: ‘Nigerian media industry is facing a survival crisis; there is no beat I haven’t covered’  *Raises concern over Cybercrimes…

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