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KING SEGUN ‘ShyShy’ SHYLLON: NIGERIA’S Number one Dee Jay, Radio Host in London…reigns as only African Dee Jay to blaze European mainstream club in a live VideoMix for four years in Finland …says ‘I was born into a music family, where my Dad was a great keyboardist, a legendary composer and a music teacher’ * Had successful disc jockey shows in Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Nigeria, Holland, France, Italy * Celebrated as Most Famous Guest Dee Jay on Channel O music awards * Remain first African to have ever introduced AfroBeats into mainstream carnival * Pioneered and hosted a radio show called ‘Grand Slam’ a live broadcast from the party venues on Ray Power 100 the first private radio station in Nigeria back in the 90s * Recalls rookie-day at OGBC FM 2 in Ogun State, hails broadcast icon Femi Sowoolu for discovering his talent * Abeokuta ‘boy’ Confesses: ‘ I love my ‘Amala’ with rich delicious okra soup and fish stew’ * PLUS working encounters with world renowned Dee Jays, why he’s always shy as ‘Shy Shy’ QUOTE: “At a particular time in life, you are recognized by your gifts through the amount of work you put in place to better yourself. When you do it diligently and passionately, you are loved at your best”-ShyShy * GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER

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Nigeria

TOWARDS POSTERITY:Global Editors Float Union of Journalist Patriot UK…Sets to Report Newson Commonwealth Nations*Anchored on Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of UDHR 1948*Stands on African Charter on Human & Peoples’ Rights 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12,15, 22, 23, 25 & 26*QUOTE:*“Oil may run out, liquidity may dry up, but as long as ink flows freely,the next chapter of Life will continue to be written”-Alex Morritt

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WRONGFUL PROSECUTION IN AMERICA! US Navy Veteran Jailed 40yrs in Prison for ‘Sexual Assault’…Daughter begs Father ‘Dad forgive me, Mum forced me to lie against you’ *Her Confession: “Based on my testimony (I was coached by the prosecution and taught words like “penis” and “vagina”), it took the jury only hours to find him guilty, and he was sentenced to 20 to 40 years” * Accused charged with multiple counts of rape and sodomy despite no physical evidence * ‘I made my daughter to lie against her father when I was high on drug’-Prostitute Mum * ‘The system says he’s not innocent’-District Attorney, New York

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CELEBRATING AMERICAN DREAM: Hollywood Black Film Festival, NASA Goddard Partner…Encourage Screen Writers, Filmmakers * 13th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival takes place October 2-6, 2013 in California

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REBRANDING NIGERIA WORLDWIDE: FOUR NIGERIAN FINAL year Engineering Students of Federal University of Technology Owerri construct First Surveillance modern DRONE in Africa’s Varsity History…Manufactured Drone with a wood Controller and First Person View system as pilot sees the video footage of the campus in real time * Designed Quadcopter Surveillance Drone for university campus as a school project in Imo State, Sourced materials locally in Nigeria * Hundred undergraduates celebrate designers as Heroes of Nigerian Scientific Research, Requests Governor Rochas Okorocha to reach out to designers * Their Names are: Ekeh Isidore, Kizito Onyema, Aloysius Nwokedike, John Kenedy Kalu BY KELECHI EMADUKA/REPORTER, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA

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BREAKING NEWS: Italian Government issues Legal Status, Work Permit to 650,000 Undocumented Nigerian migrants, other African nationals…for proving essential by caring for the elderly and picking crops during the Coronavirus crisis *Touching story of how many Africans endured pains of homelessness and dejection * Most of these migrants are found in Naples-a situation that earned the city the ‘Africa of Italy’ During Covid-19 lockdown in Italy, African migrants were deployed in farms across Italy to tend to crops and perform sundry farm duties * “The food on our table comes from these fields. Now we must hand over those rights which have been denied to those who work in them. The permits – which won’t give migrants the right to vote – will be valid for six months and will be renewable. They were proposed by the agricultural minister Teresa Bellanova. The measure could be inserted into a temporary government decree with immediate effect but will be voted on in parliament after 60 days” – Peppe Provenzano, minister for the south of Italy * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF

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Tourism

INSPIRING: 12-year old Nigerian hyper-realist, KAREEM WARIS OLAMILEKAN wins International Art Award in Taiwan * Triumphed over 2,723 international candidates to win Taiwan’s 22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award * Fervent Global Love of Lives Award under Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation was founded in 1997 * Gifted-hands young artist is one of a growing crop of hyper-realists in Nigeria that use charcoal and pencil as the medium of choice for his paintings * “Famous Nigerian Internet Bitty Artist – Waris Olamilekan Kareem sketched a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron, on the spot in just two hours, which amazed the global media. He has now become a famous Internet artist. The works of Michelangelo motivate him, and his goal is to surpass the standard set by the great artist. He intends to use drawings to depict Africa vividly and flip a new life to change Africa”-Taiwanese government *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & CLAUDIA KENNEDY, REPORTER, TAIWAN

INSPIRING: 12-year old Nigerian hyper-realist, KAREEM WARIS OLAMILEKAN wins International Art Award in Taiwan *…

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Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NIGERIA’S NO.1 PORN QUEEN! INCREDIBLE CONFESSION OF AFRO CANDY, NOLLYWOOD DIVA: ‘Rev. Father Raped, Disvirgined me at 19 Years’…Says “I can go Naked on Stage if…” * Why her Earlier Marriage Crashed in Nigeria * Promise to Produce all Porn Movie * She passed through Challenges when she entered America * Reveals: “Sex is Big Business since creation” * In Search of ‘Mr. Right’ who must be ‘Wealthy’ be he Ugly or Handsome * Featured in over 80 Nollywood films Her words: “I’m a Sex Symbol. My boobs are naturally beautiful for my shape and every parts of my body are sexy”

  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NIGERIA’S NO.1 PORN QUEEN! INCREDIBLE CONFESSION OF AFRO CANDY, NOLLYWOOD DIVA:…

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Politics

Nigerian born Spanish fraudster, HELEN MUKORO IDISI arrested for Scam, Identity Theft, Impersonation posing as UN Women President… handcuffed suspect fired back: ‘United Nations defamed me’ *Call self ‘archduchess’, ‘detective’, ‘politician’, ‘Nigerian aristocrat’ * Detained on pain’s eastern Mediterranean coast, request funds from global bodies and giving interviews to the media as a VIP * “Helen provides online legal courses and solicited funds to carry out different projects related to the institution she claimed to represent”- Spanish police *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief & KALID INUDU/ REPORTER, Spain

Nigerian born Spanish fraudster, HELEN MUKORO IDISI arrested for Scam, Identity Theft, Impersonation posing as…

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International

‘UK Govt is Absolute Disgrace, Corrupt, Queen Elizabeth II Must Abolish Cameron’s Cabinet’ -Craig Bulman, British Veteran Army*Says:’ Professor Alexia Thomas’ fight is worthwhile, admirable; she has my admiration. It takes a lot of courage to take on a corrupt and undemocratic government, she is a very brave lady’*States: ‘David Cameron is an Undemocratic Despot, violates Commonwealth Rights of People’*Laments: ‘Continuous arrest, torture, humiliation, deportation of Commonwealth citizens is unacceptable, should be stopped’* Regrets: ‘I’m Ashamed, seriously embarrassed by this Government’

'UK Govt is Absolute Disgrace, Corrupt, Queen Elizabeth II Must Abolish Cameron's Cabinet'-Craig Bulman, British…

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Politics

SHOCKER: AFTER OBA AKIOLU’S OUTBURST TO NDIGBOS IN LAGOS!Igbo Natives Fight Back…Draws Battle Line against Oba of LagosSays: ‘This death threat against Ndi-Igbo must not be taken lightly’Sends: SOS letter to Jonathan, Buhari for Urgent InterventionWarns: ‘A note of warning to Oba Rilwan Akiolu, his evil agenda conspirators to desist’Lament: ‘We condemn his incitement of mass genocide against Ndi Igbo in Lagos’Riot Act: ‘Oba Akiolu should retract his threat, apologize to Ndi Igbo to avert our anger’Quote: “We cannot fold our arms and allow one ambitious traditional Ruler enjoying the dividends of god fatherism in the comfort of his domain,whose throne is still in contention at the Court till todayto relegate and rubbish the Economic contribution of hard working Ndi Igbo to the development of Lagos State.Lagos is what it is today due to the doggedness and resilience of Ndi Igbo who has invested massively on infrastructural development of Lagos State”-National Executives, Igbo Ekulie

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Politics

2023 Election: I am the Most Experienced, Qualified Political Administrator to become Nigeria President-BOLA Ahmed Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State …I studied Accountancy and Management in the University as a foundation for my life to bring Nigeria out of the woods, I know what good leadership is all about *‘My plan to take up the mantle of leadership from Major General Mohammadu Buhari with brain and focus’ *“If you hear them saying, he is sick, I didn’t apply for the job of race running. I didn’t apply for the job of bricklaying. I went to school to study. I didn’t apply for a job of a gravedigger. I have applied for a job of brain and intelligence, focus thinking. The job I want to do for Nigeria is for Nigeria to be greater and be proud of itself, our children, and leave a legacy of success, unlimited success for our great, great children”-TINUBU *BY IYIOLA POPOOLA/POLITICAL Editor, Abuja

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Crime

COURAGEOUS: INSIDE Story of ABBA KYARI, NIGERIA’S Number ONE Crime Busting COP…Fight Criminals, Expose their Hideout, Kidnappers Fear Him * Geography Graduate from University of Maiduguri is Youngest High-Ranking Police Officer in Nigeria * Promoted an Assistant Commissioner of Police after several breakthroughs in Crime Fighting * Successfully carried out Policing in Lagos as former Head, Special Anti-Robbery Squad * Leads Nigeria Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team to crack hardened Crime * Trained in Nigeria, Overseas, always a First-Class Intelligent Officer * AWARDS Won include: IGP Commendation Award for Courage 2012, 2013, 2014, Governor’s Award for Gallantry, Leadership & Service excellence 2011, 2012, 2013 BY FEMI AKINDE/CRIME REPORTER, ABUJA

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Law

LAW ENFORCEMENT QUEEN: MEET Nigeria’s leading SUPER Cop, A.I.G., Margaret OCHALLA, a Fearless, Crime Busting Amazon Most Feared by criminals

MEET Nigeria's leading SUPER Cop, A.I.G., Margaret OCHALLA, a Fearless, Crime Busting Amazon Most Feared…

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Crime

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Serving Federal Judge, HYELADZIRA NGANJIWA Arrested for STEALING $260,000 and N8,650,000 CASH…Arraigned before Justice A.A. Akintoye of the Lagos State High Court * ‘The judge attached to Bayelsa Division of the Federal High Court being prosecuted on a 14 count charge for unlawful enrichment to the tune of $260,000 and N8,650,000’-Nigeria’s anti graft agency, EFCC * Case was adjourned till October 6 and 10 BY NURA LUKEMAN, ASSISTANT JUDICIAL EDITOR, LAGOS

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Nigeria

SHOCKING: WIFE-KILLING BY NIGERIAN MEN ON THE RISE IN AMERICA! Nigerian Man, 63, Kills Medical Resident Physician Wife, 36, in Houston Texas….As New Jersey Police Arrests Owoseni, 33, another Nigerian man over Death of 9-months Pregnant Wife *Alarming Rates of Nigerian men killing their wives on the Rise-INVESTIGATION # “We’re using this medium to advise the Nigerian Govt through our Embassy and various Consulates to urgently address this dangerous trend which is further tainting Nigeria’s image abroad”-Management

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Politics

THE GLORY OF NIGERIA ABROAD: 3 Nigerians from Same Family made History in American University…Graduate as Medical Doctors Same Day * Natives of Otun in Ekiti State Shine in Mercer University, Georgia * Maintains Academic Track Records from Secondary school days in Nigeria *PLUS: 43 Nigerians out of 96 students Graduate as Doctor of Pharmacy Howard University, DC

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BREAKING NEWS: ‘Pretty Okafor, PMAN President’s impostor GUILTY of Contempt of Court and liable to be committed to Prison’-National Industrial Court of Nigeria …Musician faces three Warrant Arrests, now in hiding after been served at his house located at 14a Fadeyi street, off Obafemi Awolowo way, Ikeja, Lagos *Form 48, Suite No: NICN/LA/272/2015 dated January 21, 2019 reads: “unless Pretty Okafor obeys the judgment of paragraph 6 (III) of the Consent Judgment of Honorable Justice O.A. Obaseki-Osagahe, refrain himself from parading himself as a PMAN National officer, he’s guilty of Contempt of the court” * ‘Further take notice that the act of parading yourself as the President of PMAN contrary to the valid and subsisting judgment of Court dated 20th September 2017 amounts to CONTEMPT of Court for which you will be liable to be committed to prison should you hold yourself out as the PMAN’s President henceforth’-Court Registrar 1, Olafolasade Opeyemi * ‘Zone 2 Police, Inspector General’s team, State Security Services cannot locate his official address’-INVESTIGATION * ‘I am suing Pretty Okafor for lying, defamation. I am not a NEC member so I have no business in organizing any delegate meeting as he recently alleged. Those around him like Zaki, Sony Nneji and Muma Gee in Port Harcourt will also be liable for association and conspiracy’-Tee Mac Omatshola, former PMAN President BY TUTU ORIADE/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER & CHUBA ADIOGBE/JUDICIAL REPORTER, Naija Standard Newspaper
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BREAKING NEWS: South African Police Services Step up Plans to Arrest GRACE MUGABE, Former First Lady of Zimbabwe…Warrant of Arrest issued for assaulting a model, Gabriella Engels *High Court sets aside Mugabe’s diplomatic Immunity *AfriForum writes INTERPOL to help enforce apprehension * Model turned down Bribe from Robert Mugabe, former President of Zimbabwe not to pursue criminal charges * “A process on the matter has been initiated with the international anti-criminal organisation” – Vish Naidoo, spokesperson, South African Police Services BY CHINEDU IBEKWE SAMUEL/DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT IN SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA
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NIGERIA’S former INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Police, IBRAHIM COOMASSIE is Dead…Sardauna of Katsina died at General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital after battling an undisclosed ailment * ‘My brother his truly DEAD’-Ahmad Muntaqa Coomasie, deceased brother BY KAREEM IBRAHIM/CRIME REPORTER
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘We Demand Better Performance and Accountability in Buhari’s Govt’-Yorubas in USA …Says ‘Bolster Healthcare, Education throughout the country, Improve Trade between America and Nigeria’ * “Our Beloved Nigeria is Not Working”-Dr Ola Akande, President Westminister College, Fulton *Warns: ‘We Must Eliminate Corruption from the Country’ *Confab in Texas designed to attract American Investment into Nigeria, Accelerate Economic Growth and prosperity for the Yoruba people *Yoruba Scholars representing over 400,000 Nigerians in United States and Canada address State of Nigerian Economy
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SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT IN UNITED STATES: Rich Florida white Instagram model, Courtney Clenney, alleged main suspect in death of a Nigerian born American boyfriend, Christian Tobechukwu Obumseli walks out on bail in less than 24hours … Hospitalized shortly after detention under Florida’s Baker Act as family of 27-year-old deceased seek for justice, suspect with two million followers on Instagram reportedly placed under suicide watch after claiming she wanted to take her life *Hours after Nigerian man’s death, Cortney’s sets up a GoFundMe link, posted on her OnlyFans page titled: ‘In Memory & Justice of Christian Toby Obumseli that was set up by his brother, Jeffrey Obumseli’ *Woman claiming to be Christian’s cousin wrote on Twitter, “This girl stabbed my cousin to death and got out on bail in less than a day.. @CourtneyTailor” *“It is not enough to say we are shocked and hurting, we are utterly devastated. Toby’s murder leaves many unanswered questions and creates a void that can never be fixed or filled. Not even with time,” Jeffrey, younger brother lament *“A very active investigation has been engaged by law enforcement, hoping to determine the motive of the assault-not ruling out self-defence on the woman’s part and noting there was a struggle between the two before the stabbing. We know that there was a physical altercation between them before he was stabbed”-Miami Police Department spokesperson *Instagram suspect’s criminal history: arrested on Sept. 16, 2020, in Austin, Texas for driving under the influence, from court documents, scheduled for a pre-trial conference on June 15, 2022, Bond from the charge set at $8,000 and forced to install a locking device on her car to measure her blood-alcohol level *Facts: Florida’s Baker Act law allows police, doctors, mental health professionals and judges to commit a person to a mental health treatment centre for up to 72 hours if the person shows specific violent or suicidal tendencies *BY CHIDINMA AMAKA AMAECHI/SPECIAL Investigative Correspondent reporting LIVE from Florida
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‘We Will Return President BUHARI to power in 2019 Elections’-Nigeria’s former Minister, YUSUF Suleiman …’SOKOTO state is home to APC. We will elect all APC candidates in Sokoto Insha Allah’ * ‘Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Third Force political movement is a convergence of people without political direction’ BY LUKMAN HALIRU/REPORTER in Sokoto
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Law

LAW ENFORCEMENT QUEEN: MEET Nigeria’s leading SUPER Cop, A.I.G., Margaret OCHALLA, a Fearless, Crime Busting Amazon Most Feared by criminals

MEET Nigeria's leading SUPER Cop, A.I.G., Margaret OCHALLA, a Fearless, Crime Busting Amazon Most Feared by criminals   *Assumes Office…

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Politics

KARMA! ‘Stop CRYING, Quit Sulking like-a-pamper-wearing baby, Grow-Up; You Will Remain A Failure in Nigeria Politics’-Nigeria Ruling Party, APC

  'Stop CRYING, Quit Sulking like-a-pamper-wearing baby, Grow-Up; You Will Remain A Failure in Nigeria Politics'-Nigeria Ruling Party, APC *'We…

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Media

RECOGNITION: Nigeria President’s Wife, OLUREMI TINUBU Nominated for Africa’s Best First Lady of the Year Award

Nigeria President's Wife, OLUREMI TINUBU Nominated for Africa's Best First Lady of the Year Award ...Ceremony holds Saturday, March 22nd,…

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Health

GO BACK HOME: 2,000 Nigerian Nurses in Britain face Deportation …Served Notice to leave the U.K., despite awaiting outcomes of appeals

2,000 Nigerian Nurses in Britain face Deportation ...Served Notice to leave the U.K., despite awaiting outcomes of appeals *Home Office…

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