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  …Historic ceremony holds in Lagos State, Saturday, November 15,2025, LIVE performance by Princess of Nigerian Highlife, Ado De Donia  *Special Appearance: MON AMI, Larry Kay Ojomo, Award Winning Nigeria…

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Nigeria

EXCLUSIVE:’British Pilots Banned from Returning Nigerian Migrants’-UK Political Group*Warns: ‘Adoption of International Federalistic Approach sacrosanct’*States: ‘Virgin Atlantic Airlines to face Prosecution if Nigerians are Deported November 24 ‘*Exposed: ‘Ngere, Ogosi are Most Corrupt Nigerian Embassy officials in London’*Explains: ‘Nigerian President should Recall these Fraudulent Diplomats soiling the Nation’*Revealed: ‘My letter to Gordon Brown, ex-British Prime Minister for exposing corruption in UK Border Agency led to my Prison Notes experience defending Nigerians against Deportation’

Nigeria

UNBELIEVABLE IN IMO STATE! Rochas Okorocha’s Public Primary Schools in Abysmal Disfunction…Understaffed Teachers Complain *Why a Teacher combines 3 classes together from Mondays-Fridays * Ngor Okpala Local Govt Turns Blind Eyes * How Teachers find it difficult to prepare adequate lesson notes-INVESTIGATION * Imo State fast losing ‘hallmark of education’ as in 80’s *Advise: Imo State Govt should carry out massive recruitment of qualified teachers

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Entertainment

Sad Exit in USA! Famous Nigerian born American Afro-soul Music Producer AYORINDE FABORO, a.k.a Dr Frabz shot dead in Maryland …earlier worked with Davido, Naeto C, Wizkid, Dagrin;YQ, Shank, Omawunmi among others * 35-year-old was out at night to get some groceries, Nigerian community in United States in mourning mode, matter under Police investigation *Produced hit songs like ‘Dagrin’s ‘Thank God’, ‘Bombay’ and ‘Joy’, his latest single titled ‘No Room for Heartaches’ released in May last year *“Oh my God, persevering face, my dear brother, Dr. Frabz, this is such terrible news, just heard that he was shot, who did this? I am so pained right now what kind of news is this?”-Nikki Laoye, a musician * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief

Sad Exit in USA! Famous Nigerian born American Afro-soul Music Producer AYORINDE FABORO, a.k.a Dr Frabz…

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Africa

Best African Music Icon in Diaspora …The WINNER is TuFace Idibia, Nigeria’s Music Super star *Defeats Chris Mbah, Ghana’s Kwaw Kese, Reggie Rockstone, Sarkodie, Others in Africa *Nigeria’s AY Wins African Comedian of the Year Award Dusts I Go Die, Basketmouth, South Africa’s Trevor Noah, Loyiso Gola, Tumi Morake, Riaad Moosa *Customized Award Plaques Imported from Melbourne, Australia * “As at today, TuFace Idibia and AY are Best Music and Comedy Truest Brands in Africa”-Sandra Reilly, Chairman, Award Committee *QUOTE: “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your potential…these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence”-Confucius

Best African Music Icon in Diaspora ...The WINNER is TuFace Idibia, Nigeria's Music Super star *Defeats…

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Entertainment

TEARS: 39-year-old Nigerian Gospel Musician, Nollywood Actor, CHINEDU NWADIKE dies of Blood Cancer …after battling chronic kidney disease for some period *Set to travel to India for a more thorough medical treatment before demise *‘He lost the blood cancer battle in Abuja. When I spoke to him over the phone last week, he told me he had fully recovered from the kidney issue and would be proceeding to India by this coming week for treatment of the blood cancer/Leukemia”-Darlington Chidera Ibekwe *Last visit: reached out to Catholic priest Ejike Mbaka for prayers before hospital admission *Former Imo state gubernatorial candidate Uche Nwosu, Senator Ifeanyi Uba briefly saw him in the hospital *BY JOHNSON ABADE/MOVIE Reporter

TEARS: 39-year-old Nigerian Gospel Musician, Nollywood Actor, CHINEDU NWADIKE dies of Blood Cancer …after battling chronic…

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International

TURMOIL INSIDE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD IN USA: NIGERIAN Man, KEN OGBEMUDIA Arrested, Charged for Terrorism, Unlawful Entry in GEORGIA…Threatens to Blow up Church, Shoot up Congregation Parishioners inside ‘House-of-God’, Under Investigation by Department of Homeland Security *Sends dangerous Texts, Voicemails to several people with a promise to kill them *Booked into Cobb County Jail without bond, How Church’s pastor turned him in * ‘I Confessed to RCCG, Heaven’s Gate’s pastor, others that Ogbemudia compelled me to purchase two AK-47’s and 600 rounds of ammunition’-Karen James, female friend of Ogbemudia * “The messages said he was going to shoot up the church and kill many of the members inside. We have not located the weapons, but we have to assume they exist. We have to assume this could have turned into a mass shooting at a church. James declined connection with gun”-Marietta Police Officer Chuck McPhilamy BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, Live in Georgia

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Africa

Xenophobia attack: NIGERIAN Jewelry Shops, Electronic companies, Hotels Set ABLAZE in South Africa…Continuous looting of foreign-owned businesses *Angry South Africans target Nigerian-owned Private Clinic, Motor spares shop and a Nigerian Church for destruction * Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria informed of planned overnight attacks and looting of foreign nationals’ outfits *South African Police Service and the Tshwane Metro Police Department intensified deployments * “Foreign-owned shops and offices were targeted by angry taxi driver rioters. The violent revolt and looting have been fuelled by the death of a taxi driver allegedly by Tanzania nationals on Tuesday at Pretoria CBD. Not less than two buildings were burnt by the angry mob. This was done after the stocks in the various shops were looted by the rioters”-Adetola Olubajo, President of Nigerian Union in South Africa * “The taxi industry plays an integral part in the well-being of our communities. When they (the people) cry out for police attention, it is important that we respond positively and swiftly, in the best interests of the community”-Provincial Commissioner, MEC Jacob Mamabolo BY JUMAI IYIOLA/SOUTH AFRICAN CRIME CORRESPONDENT

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NIGERIAN DESIGNED FLYING GIRLS’ ART WORKS RULE THE WORLD: LAGOS State Born Arts GENIUS, PEJU ALATISE WINS South African Most Famous Arts Prize…Displayed exhibit at the tenth annual FNB Joburg Art Fair *HAD various early paintings, later sculptures and current installations in event *South Africa’s leading art ceremony featured over 60 exhibitions across five categories, including traditional and modern art. Artists and cultural organisations from 11 countries witnessed history *Got nominated for the award by Johannesburg’s Red Door Gallery * Featured in Smithsonian Institute of African Art in United States, Venice Biennale in Italy and around the world, Earlier interviewed on CNN * “Alatise’s work was a fine representation of the bank’s commitment to art in Africa. We recognise that artistic expression involves creativity and imagination, which we know to be key drivers of innovation…”-Aneesa Razack, CEO of FNB Share Investing, Sponsor of the award/event BY TIMI OLOYEDE/ARTS REPORTER, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

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JUST IN: RESIGN Now if you are vying for any electoral office in my cabinet, else you will be FIRED after Monday, May 16, 2022 -Nigeria President, BUHARI issues directive …warn members at Federal Executive Council meeting in State House, Abuja *‘Nigerians deserve better life, need to enjoy interrupted good governance’ *Cabinet members affected: Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Science, Technology and Innovation, Emeka Nwajiuba; Justice minister and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; others are Minister of State, Mines and Steel, Uche Ogar, Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen *Minister of State for Education, Ogbonnaya Onu, Niger Delta Minister, Godswill Akpabio; Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, resign appointment with immediate effect *BY MOHAMMED ABUDU/SENIOR Political Writer

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President of Nigeria in 2023 Must come only from South East for Peace, Justice, Fairness -OLUSEGUN Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president tells Ohanaeze Ndigbo … Federal character, rotation of power are measures meant to help our nation-building process and more sure-footedly, move Nigeria forward *‘It is inconceivable to have peace and progress in a country that is rooted in injustice’ *“Thank you Mr. President for your unwavering commitment to peace and unity of Nigeria. You remain one of the strongest voices in Nigeria and one of the most respected Nigerians in the world because of your track records of accomplishments”-Ambassador George Obiozor *BY OLAYIWOLA EGBERONKE/POLITICAL Correspondent, Abeokuta

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‘Foreign Terrorist Attack on Nigerians, Ghana People this Month of April’-Prophet T. B. Joshua, Founder Synagogue Church of All Nations*Tell Members: “Pray Against Planned Foreign Attacks on Nigeria & Ghana”*Says: “Your Prayers will Scuttle Evil Plans of Attackers…I see Thursday, Friday, Saturday”*Confess: “The World will be Shocked to See What will Happen”

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Nigeria

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. State Dept Designates Africa’s Nobel Laureate, WOLE SOYINKA a Persona Non Grata, Threat to National Security

...In a Classified Secret Documentation tagged 'Confidential'   *Flags constant vitriol, racist rhetoric against America’s President,…

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Media

World Exclusive Interview: Most People parading themselves Journalists today are Charlatans and Professional Interlopers-COKER ONITA, Publisher, Today’s Choice Magazine, one of the oldest celebrity journals in Nigeria

…Says: ‘They are not trained or guided by the ethics of the profession nor know anything…

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Nigeria

‘Nothing will ever make me honour invitation by U.S. Consulate, Wole Soyinka, 91-year-old Nigerian literary icon & Nobel laureate confess in an interview

*‘I have a courteous relationship with individual ambassadors, Consul-Generals and Cultural Attachés’ * ‘I have more…

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Education

UNESCO, Varkey Foundation invite Nigerian Schools to Apply, Compete for $1million Cash Global Education Prize

*Shortlisted schools to receive a Global Prize Badge for world-class impact across 10 categories *10 winners will receive $50,000 each…

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Media

Nigerian top Editor, Dr George Otumu Wins 2025 NDA Most Outstanding Nigerian World Class Editor in the Diaspora Award …celebrates African journalists in the Diaspora, working under toughest conditions

*BY SAMSON SHOAGA, Group Managing Editor, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER Inc USA History came full circle in Africa’s most populous black…

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Africa

Nigerian, OLU ADETUTU, shatters glass ceiling, Wins 2025 Most Outstanding African & Black Transformational Speaker in the World Award

*Defeats other finalists from Botswana, South Africa, Middle East; Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, Morocco *Other nominees: Steven Bartlett had 30, 500…

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Arts & Culture

Africa Xchange Summit premieres at Film Festival Cologne 2025

*Historic event will bring together leading industry professionals from the African continent, European counterparts October 15 and 16 *Forum offers…

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Crime

Pants Down! Nigerian Navy Officer’s Uncontrollable libido led to Dismissal, Caught Romancing Colleague’s Wife

* Naval Headquarters, Abuja placed suspect in Special Court Martial *Sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of…

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Africa

AcadPass™ Appoints Iconic Professor Mondy Selle Gold National Academic Adviser

*Appointment underscores platform’s commitment to bridging innovation and fostering mentorship for young people across the continent *To represent AcadPass™’s in…

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Business

Chinese Traders Now Collect Naira Instead of Dollars For FOREX

*Nigerians buying goods from China now pay in Renminbi, Chinese importers of Nigerian goods can pay in Naira  *Cross-border payments…

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