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  * BY PHILIP FAVOUR BOLUWATIFE/SOUTHWEST CORRESPONDENT, Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA AS the saying goes: “not all that glitter is gold”, the ruling political party in Nigeria, All Progressives…

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SUNSET FOR PAUL BEARER! WWE, Undertaker Mourn…How he died of Obesity, Gallbladder Issues Suffered Blood Clot 3 Days before his death * Fans, Families & Friends Pay Tributes Had Degree in Mortuary Science!

Crime

BLIND LOOTING: Jigawa Commissioner of Special Duties, AUWAL DANLADI SANKARA Squandered N126Million Cash, Spared by State Governor in Audit Report

Africa

HOUSEHOLD ENEMY: Former President’s Daughter Shot Four Times by Husband….Dies on the way to Hospital *Deceased families, Mozambican communities mourn * “A man’s enemies are members of his household”-Matt 10: 36

HOUSEHOLD ENEMY: Former President's Daughter Shot Four Times by Husband....Dies on the way to Hospital…

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HISTORIC FEAT IN LIBERIA: ‘GOD, LIBERIAN People made me PRESIDENT of LIBERIA’-George WEAH, 25th President of Liberia …Three-time African Footballer of the Year, first African player to win Ballon d’Or succeed the first elected female President *Says: ‘My Victory has changed the face of Politics in Africa, Youths are eligible to contest and become President’ * ‘60% of our population, Liberian Youths under the age of 30 voted for me’ * ‘The Lord help me Defeat Joseph Boakai former Liberian Vice-President in power for 12 years, Don’t you ever give up your Dreams’ * Ex-FIFA World Player of the Year fights illiteracy, Graduates in Bachelors Degree with Distinction in Business Management from Devry University, USA *Had Masters degree in Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, Devry University * Arsene Wenger, Arsenal’s Football Club Manager Congratulates WEAH: “I congratulate one of my former players, who became president of Liberia” * “This is a challenge to Nigeria’s former Super Eagles’ Superstars..Austin Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, Kanu Nwankwo and rest to freely contest Nigeria’s Presidency in 2019”-Nigerian American Press Association BY ROSEMARY ABBOT, STAFF REPORTER, MONROVIA

HISTORIC FEAT IN LIBERIA: 'GOD, LIBERIAN People made me PRESIDENT of LIBERIA'-George WEAH, 25th President…

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Sports

REVEALED! Inside Triple H’s Private Jet of $27.5million…After WWE borrows $32M from RBS Asset Finance WWE warns ‘Honor’ not to use jet as a taxi service, or fly the jet in restricted airspace WWE to pay quarterly payments of $405,458 until the seven-year loan expires on August 7, 2020 Full gist of the deal enclosed…

 REVEALED!  Inside Triple H’s Private Jet of $27.5million…After WWE borrows $32M from RBS Asset Finance…

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Crime

CRUELTY & INHUMAN: Nigerian Queen of Human Slavery in Australia, BINTA ABUBAKAR busted from hideout

*Lured teenage girls in Papua New Guinea on the guise of fake scholarship *Seizes students’…

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U.S Immigration Officer, Ghanaian born Naturalized American, SAMUEL NYANTENG busted at home, Arrested for Perjury, False Oath-Swearing, Conspiracy

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LABELED A LOOTER, NOW A SENATOR: WE have documentary evidence to show a former Nigerian Governor, CHIMAROKE NNAMANI stole $41million in last days of administration-F.B.I …Secretly obtained United States citizenship within 8 years in office, launder funds into 20 American bank account, moved another $961,184.27 in 21 tranches just four days leading to the end of his two-term tenure from Enugu State Government House on May 29, 2007 *Pilfered illicit funds through eight Nigerian banks as follows: $63,964 from Platinum Habib Bank in Nigeria to AmSouth Bank Florida account number 7966914620; moved $64,964 from Platinum Habib Bank to AmSouth Bank Florida account number 7966914620; moved $56,189 from Platinum Habib Bank to AmSouth Bank Florida account number 7966914647; transferred $25,772 from Fidelity Bank to AmSouth Bank Florida account 7966914655; and wired $21,975 from Sterling Bank to AmSouth Bank Florida account 7966914728 *On February 22, 2007, Nnamani paid a total of $1,800,000 in cash to buy a property at 1972 Bridgewater Drive, Heathrow, Florida, Co-conspirator named in fraud: Peter Mbah, Sam Ejiofor and Chika Ohaa *Judge Williams Acker of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ordered forfeitures of Nnamani’s assets to the U.S. government * “The defendant funds held on deposit in the twenty named bank accounts are the subjects of, or otherwise were involved in numerous financial transactions conducted by, or at the direction of Chimaroke Nnamani for the purpose of concealing or disguising the nature, the location, the source, the ownership or the control of the proceeds of ‘specified unlawful activity’ in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956(a)(1)(B)1(1). Therefore, the defendant funds are subject to forfeiture to the United States of America pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 981(a)(1)(A)”-F.B.I Affidavit *BY OLAYEMI ADEGBOLADE/SPECIAL ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING Correspondent, Nigeria & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor

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SHAME: EXTORTION & BRIBERY! Court Orders Richard Renzi, Ex-Congressman to Spend 36 Months in Prison…Engaged in Illegal Federal Land Swap *Indicted for Fraud, Money Laundering & Racketeering

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CORONAVIRUS 14-DAY CURFEW: Nigerian Government orders Shelter-in-Place for Abuja, Lagos, Ogun states…businesses, offices shut down, movement restricted from 11pm on Monday, March 30,2020 …’COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine’, President Muhammadu Buhari *All citizens in areas mentioned to stay in their homes, Travel to or from other states postponed * Restriction will not apply to hospitals, all related medical establishments as well as organizations in health care related manufacturing and distribution * Workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who can prove they were unable to work from home exempted from restrictions *All seaports in Lagos shall remain operational, Vehicles and drivers conveying essential cargoes from these Ports to other parts of the country will be screened thoroughly before departure by the Ports Health Authority * Vehicles conveying food, other essential humanitarian items into locations from other parts of the country will be screened thoroughly before they are allowed to enter restricted areas * Directs a three month repayment moratorium for all TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans be implemented with immediate effect * BY TOLA ADEBAYO/ NATIONAL REPORTER, ABUJA

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WORLD Exclusive: MAJEK FASHEK Suffering from Undifferentiated Schizophrenia Rebound, Hospitalized in London …Nigerian Reggae icon cannot eat, talk or do anything on his own, battling to stay alive * Rainmaker became gravelly ill and was rushed to London after a brief admission at a Lagos hospital *Manager cries out saying Nigerian Embassy in London abandoned them to their fate * “ The truth is, we are stranded here in London. We are in great debt and we need financial help urgently if we don’t want this icon (Majek Fashek) to die”-Uzoma Day Omenka, Rainmaker Manager * Manager begs Nigerian Government, Philanthropists, anyone willing to help to donate in saving Majek Fashek into his London Bank Account Number: # Barclays Bank 30260762202947 #Telephone: +1 682-246-6621, +44 7448 512502 #Account Name: Uzoma Day Omenka * “Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that disturbs your thinking and perceptions of life. This affects your interactions with the world. People with schizophrenia may hear voices or noises; become very paranoid; believe they have unusual powers; think others control their thoughts, or vice-versa; or believe world events are connected to them. They may not talk or express themselves much. They can be confused and paranoid.The person may not bother to change clothes or take a shower”- psychiatrist Minnie Bowers-Smith, MD BY TIMI JOSEPH/ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT, LONDON & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER
Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON STATE OF NIGERIAN MEDIA!’NUJ to Pickets Lagos Media Houses owing journalists Salaries’-National Sec, NUJ HQ, Shuaibu Leman*Says: ‘We’ve written to big newspapers’ owners, Two broadcast houses in Lagos’*Confesses: ‘Media professionals ‘Journalists need pay N6,750 or N17,000 yearly’ each annually to claim N1.5m or N3m should death happens’*Hails: ‘Only African Independent Television (AIT) registered 500 of their journalists for Insurance Scheme’
Nigeria
KISMAYO KITCHEN Unveiled in AMERICA: AFRICA’S Most Famous Restaurant in Vermont make Waves…parades Somali’s recipe, condiments and Africa’s spicy food * Multicultural cuisine features Samosa, Fufu, Jollof Rice and intercontinental meals * Remains Number one African menu spot in Burlington city * Attract visitors from African-American, African, Hispanic, Canadian and White American communities *Ahmed Mohammed, the creative Chef behind the kitchen * Feel AFRICA’s rich meal, place your order dial: +1 802-448-3032 or mail: kismayokitchen@gmail.com BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF who was in Vermont
Tourism
MAKING NIGERIA PROUD ABROAD: KANO STATE Born lady, FATIMA ILIASU Graduates with FIRST CLASS in Civil Engineering…From University of SURREY, United Kingdom *Wins Overall Best Student Award * Says: ‘I plan to bring my experience in helping Nigeria to design, maintain roads, bridges, dams, and similar structures in developed nations’ format’ BY CHUKS IKILO/STAFF WRITER, SURREY
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Nigeria

INCREDIBLE: DIRTY-FIGHT BEGINS AHEAD OF 2015 ELECTIONS!Activists Drag Buhari to Court…Says ‘If Convicted, He Faces 14 Year Jail Term’*Confesses: “Buhari contravenes Section 157 of Penal Code punishable under Section 158”*Reveals: “We’re guided by Truth, Utmost regard to Laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria at all times that we swore as lawyers-even under pain of Death”*Echoes: “We cannot sit, allow a man who told brazen lies on oath get clearance to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ride by displaying a fake facade of anti – corruption credentials”*Regrets: “If we keep quiet in the face of such brazen assault on our laws by those who crave for power, then we have no moral high ground to complain tomorrow if our nation continues to decay”* “PDP, Jonathan’s administration playing Dangerous Games for Political Gains”-APC National Scribe, Lai Mohammed

INCREDIBLE: DIRTY-FIGHT BEGINS AHEAD OF 2015 ELECTIONS! Activists Drag Buhari to Court...Says 'If Convicted, He Faces…

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Politics

DEVELOPING: President JOE BIDEN reverses Trump’s travel ban, as U.S. Department of State order Nigerians, African nations, 13 Muslim-majority to re-apply for visa …policy target U.S. visa applicants whose requests were denied under former president * “Trump’s travel ban is a stain on our national conscience. I am giving the State Department 45 days to come up with a plan that would allow individuals from the affected countries to have their U.S. visa applications reconsidered”-President BIDEN in White House * “Following a legal review, those whose immigrant visa applications received a final refusal on or after Jan. 20, 2020, due to Trump’s travel ban may seek re-adjudication without resubmitting their application forms or paying any additional fees, provided the underlying visa petitions remain valid. Those who were refused visas prior to Jan. 20, 2020, may also be reconsidered, but these individuals must submit new applications and pay a new application fee”-State Department spokesperson Ned Price * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief

DEVELOPING: President JOE BIDEN reverses Trump's travel ban, as U.S. Department of State order Nigerians, African…

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WARNING TO NIGERIAN ARMY:Shun Coup, Don't Truncate Nigeria's Democracy-TINUBU *'Continue to play your constitutional role of…

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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

INSPIRATIONAL: NIGERIAN Born American, OBIOMA PAUL IWUANYANWU Teaches World Literature and Critical Theory in Central State University...Survivor of the Igbo…

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Africa

DIED AT THE AGE OF 75 YEARS: Edo state born retired British Veteran Nurse, MARGARET URHOGHIDE succumb to Covid-19 attack…30 days after glamorous Birthday celebration * Worked for NHS England for decades, described as one of the most celebrated Nurses in U.K. * “Mrs Margaret Urhoghide is a wonderful and illustrious daughter of Esan”-Esan Community of Manchester * “Deceased last birthday was a special gathering of families, friends and well-wishers. A celebration of life, love, tradition and above all the goodness of God. The gathering was a cross-section of a cream of people from different walks of life and culture”-Tribute * BY IBHADE CELESTINA/STAFF WRITER, LONDON

DIED AT THE AGE OF 75 YEARS: Edo state born retired British Veteran Nurse, MARGARET URHOGHIDE succumb to Covid-19 attack...30…

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Nigeria

UNPRECEDENTED: ‘I Will Become Nigeria’s Next Elected President in 2019′-Tope Fasua, President, Institute for Service Excellence and Good Governance …’Old, Recycled Politicians Are Tired Hands’ *Lament: “I believe Nigeria is being run aground because of large egos of people” *Says: ‘Our Focus is on the Economy to Revive it” *States: ‘Hope is Fast Disappearing, We Will Bring back Renewal, Renaissance and Respect’ * “We Will Make Nigeria’s Naira Strong Again”

UNPRECEDENTED: 'I Will Become Nigeria's Next Elected President in 2019'-Tope Fasua, President, Institute for Service Excellence and Good Governance ...'Old,…

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Nigeria

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: ‘BIRTHDAY BOY’ CELEBRATES LIFE AT 50!Olu Asekun, Nigeria’s Most Celebrated Immigration Lawyer in North America Unveiled…Says ‘If God calls me Home now, I’m Fulfilled touching Peoples’ Lives Daily’*To FG: ‘Buhari should Enforce Rule of Law, Creates Certification Boards for Professions’*Honored with chains of Excellence Awards by American Legal System*Recalls Evergreen Moments at Nigerian Law School*Explains: ‘There’s a huge difference in American Visa issued on Nigerian Passport and Legal Stay in USA. Visa is not a Legal Stay in America’*Reveals: ‘America’s Success story is built on Rule of Law answerable to by the Rich and Poor’*Highlights Problem facing Nigerian Legal Practice, Need for Continual Legal Education*Confesses: ‘Law practice is the only profession in the world that touches every aspects of life’*PLUS: Message to Nigerian women planning to come to US to have their Babies*Confirms: Adewale Ayuba, Fuji Star having LIVE Performance for him in Texas May 23, 30*Nostalgia: His Seven American Legal Wonders to clients

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: 'BIRTHDAY BOY' CELEBRATES LIFE AT 50! Olu Asekun, Nigeria's Most Celebrated Immigration Lawyer in North America Unveiled...Says 'If…

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