WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nigerian Scholar, Naturalized American OGBEWERE BANKOLE IJEWEREME becomes Logistic Specialist Sailor for U.S. Navy …39-year-old Skillful in Cyber-security and Public Affairs, earlier lectured in an American online college as Adjunct Assistant Professor *Had Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration at Ambrose Alli University, Masters Degree in Public Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University, graduated in Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University *Migrated from Nigeria for the United States under wife’s expatriate immigrant permanent visa slot, becomes a Citizen within two years *“My oath as a Sailor totally prevents me from posting and commenting on political issues. It is totally against Uniform Military Code of Justice with grievous consequences” -IJEWEREME *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nigerian Scholar, Naturalized American OGBEWERE BANKOLE IJEWEREME becomes Logistic Specialist...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE in AMERICA: Nigerian born Professor at Duquesne Catholic University, MAURICE IWUCHUKWU stabbed to Death by Wife, American Suspect shot self to evade Arrest …Nigerians in the Diaspora petitions U.S. government, demand full investigation *Allegheny County Police received a distress call requesting a check on the well-being of the victim later found dead in his house with a woman, Charce Dunn *Incident occurred on Tuesday, January 18, 2023, duo’s bodies found along Thorncrest Drive, Wilkins Township around 10 am *“The U.S. authorities would have to investigate the incident and notify the Nigerian embassy”-Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Public Relations Officer of NIDO “This is a tragedy for all involved and our thoughts and prayers are with Professor Iwuchukwu’s colleagues, students, friends, and loved ones”-University’s spokesman, Gabriel Welsch *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE in AMERICA: Nigerian born Professor at Duquesne Catholic University, MAURICE IWUCHUKWU stabbed...
NO HIDING PLACE: Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music Agent sued in Trinidad & Tobago over Conspiracy to illegally stage concert …Cash money Brothers Promotions file charges in court *Lawsuit filed in the Port of Spain High Court, additionally names four local and U.S. based promoters and companies *“Any assertion that, in this instance, we contributed in any way to the planning and/or execution of last night’s event is simply untrue”-Jules Sobion of Caesar’s Army, Defendant “ We are demanding $25,000 in legal fees and US$7,000 for consultancy services for the concert”-Plaintiff *BY VIOLET ABRAHAM/SHOWBIZ Correspondent, Trinidad & Tobago/GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
NO HIDING PLACE: Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music Agent sued in Trinidad &...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AFRICAN KING OF VIOLIN MUSIC IN AMERICA: Violin Music is MY LIFE, MY Energy & JOY-DEMOLA Violinist, famous ‘Lagos boy’ Naturalized American A-list musician …earlier performed for former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, youngest Violinist to have played for Nigerian President at the Presidential Dinner in Aso Rock, set to embark on World Music Tour to Africa *Played for Nigeria’s Legend of Juju beats, King Sunny Ade; celebrated at the National Anthem for the Houston Astros (World Series Champions) before a crowd of 40,000 people at the Minute Maid Concert, had another sold out Concert in Hobby Center Houston Tx *Prominently featured in a song with DAVIDO called “Gbedu”, one with Wande Coal titled ‘Light Up Remix’ where he sang and played the violin *Established ADE FOUNDATION to assist the underprivileged and talented children by providing music education, instruments, and basic welfare in the U.S., Africa, and Latin America *PLUS first single: “One In A Million” to drop officially on Valentine Day, Feb 14, 2023 around the world *“I am ready to use my music to help rebrand Nigeria’s image positively in the eyes of the international community” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor for Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nigerian Scholar, Naturalized American OGBEWERE BANKOLE IJEWEREME becomes Logistic Specialist Sailor for U.S. Navy …39-year-old Skillful in Cyber-security and Public Affairs, earlier lectured in an American online college as Adjunct Assistant Professor *Had Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration at Ambrose Alli University, Masters Degree in Public Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University, graduated in Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University *Migrated from Nigeria for the United States under wife’s expatriate immigrant permanent visa slot, becomes a Citizen within two years *“My oath as a Sailor totally prevents me from posting and commenting on political issues. It is totally against Uniform Military Code of Justice with grievous consequences” -IJEWEREME *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE in AMERICA: Nigerian born Professor at Duquesne Catholic University, MAURICE IWUCHUKWU stabbed to Death by Wife, American Suspect shot self to evade Arrest …Nigerians in the Diaspora petitions U.S. government, demand full investigation *Allegheny County Police received a distress call requesting a check on the well-being of the victim later found dead in his house with a woman, Charce Dunn *Incident occurred on Tuesday, January 18, 2023, duo’s bodies found along Thorncrest Drive, Wilkins Township around 10 am *“The U.S. authorities would have to investigate the incident and notify the Nigerian embassy”-Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Public Relations Officer of NIDO “This is a tragedy for all involved and our thoughts and prayers are with Professor Iwuchukwu’s colleagues, students, friends, and loved ones”-University’s spokesman, Gabriel Welsch *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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NO HIDING PLACE: Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music Agent sued in Trinidad & Tobago over Conspiracy to illegally stage concert …Cash money Brothers Promotions file charges in court *Lawsuit filed in the Port of Spain High Court, additionally names four local and U.S. based promoters and companies *“Any assertion that, in this instance, we contributed in any way to the planning and/or execution of last night’s event is simply untrue”-Jules Sobion of Caesar’s Army, Defendant “ We are demanding $25,000 in legal fees and US$7,000 for consultancy services for the concert”-Plaintiff *BY VIOLET ABRAHAM/SHOWBIZ Correspondent, Trinidad & Tobago/GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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DARING INTERVIEW WITHOUT FEAR: If BOLA Ahmed TINUBU is elected Nigeria President, Nation’s Treasury will be looted dry-Dr. TEE Mac Omatshola ISELI, renowned flutist, former PMAN President, MFR …let’s pray this never happen, ex-Lagos State Governor hangers-on will squander the country’s finances to the last *‘President BUHARI is surrounded by praise singers that won’t tell him the truth. That’s a flaw in the character of Mr.President’ *‘In 2015: a dollar was N190, now N740; a gallon of fuel was N87, now N300, Kerosine was N150, now N1,000; Diesel was N150, now N900, Cooking Gas was N180, now N850; A bag of Rice was N8,000 now N46,000; A loaf of Bread was N300, now N1,000; Chicken was N2,500 now N10,000; Domestic flight one-way was N13,000 now N80,000; External Debt was $9.7bn now $98.6bn. Nigerians can judge performance by themselves’ *‘Nigeria is a war zone. The only weapon used in a war zone are the AK 47’s. Same guns being carried by the police, most of gangsters and Herdsmen’ *“There is only one candidate who can take Nigeria out of the mess created by the All Progressives Congress and that’s Peter OBI! He is honest, hard working and has a good reputation” *‘Politicians in Nigeria are all selfish and don’t have the interest of the Nation at heart’ *‘I name my dogs after famous people to reflect those celebrities’ outlook or behavior’ *Philosophical QUOTES: “CORRUPTION is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country”-Karl Kraus *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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NAILED: Two Nigerians jailed trying to bribe South African Hawk Police to release arrested Drug Courier ‘brother’ …earlier phoned law enforcement agents to deny suspect’s appearance in court *“The two Nigerian suspects approached one of our investigators as planned, offered an amount of R5 000 in order to ensure their brother’s release. The pair offered to pay an additional amount to make the case disappear. The pair was consequently arrested and charged for corruption”-Hawk Police after a sting operation *BY FOLABI AIYEDOLA/JUDICIAL Correspondent in South Africa
NAILED: Two Nigerians jailed trying to bribe South African Hawk Police to release...
Petrol Price in NIGERIA is 8th Cheapest in the world-ZUTOBI, a world acclaimed international driver’s education company …Africa’s most populous black nation in global index position at petrol price of $0.40 equivalent to $1.82 per gallon *Venezuela ranked first with cheapest petrol price of $0.11 per gallon, followed by Libya at $0.15 and Iran in third position with a petrol price of $0.15 *Hong Kong has the highest price of petrol anywhere in the world at $13.10 per gallon *BY CHIMENEA SAMUEL/TRANSPORTATION Reporter
Petrol Price in NIGERIA is 8th Cheapest in the world–ZUTOBI, a world acclaimed...
GONE TOO SOON: Nigeria’s former minister daughter, PILOT ADZUAYI EWUGA, 11 others DIE in plane crash … passed in a mini-aircraft belonging to Caverton Aviation Cameroon *Aircraft flew from Yaounde Nsimalen Airport to Belabo in the east of the country when air traffic services lost radio contact *Deceased was second daughter of Senator Solomon Ewuga, a stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party in Nasarawa State *AHMADU AMINU/INTERNATIONAL Correspondent, Cameroon
GONE TOO SOON: Nigeria’s former minister daughter, PILOT ADZUAYI EWUGA, 11 others...
Nigerian Center Immigration Clinic officially unveiled in United States *Group to assist Nigerian citizens in the community in a walk-in who require legal assistance regarding legal immigration, Green Card procession and American Naturalization *Celebrate Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent proclamation declaring October 1, 2022, as Nigerian American Day in the District *BY CHUDI OWUNIKU/GROUP Political Editor, Abuja & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor
Nigerian Center Immigration Clinic officially unveiled in United States *Group to...
SHOCKING: Nigeria join four other countries on World Bank debtors’ list …accumulates $1.3bn IDA debt within a fiscal year, debt different from outstanding loan of $486m from World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development *Rated fifth on World Bank list with $11.7bn IDA debt stock in Fiscal Year 2021 *“Nigeria’s debt remains sustainable, albeit vulnerable and costly, especially due to large and growing financing from the Central Bank of Nigeria”-World Bank *BY ABAYOMI OLUSEGUN/ECONOMY Correspondent, Abuja
SHOCKING: Nigeria join four other countries on World Bank debtors’ list …accumulates...
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...
SATANIC: 3 Nigerian NURSES arrested in Delta State for stealing Dead Child’s organs for money ritual … busted after removal of eyes, nose and ear of a deceased newborn baby, blames the Devil *Hospital earlier released deceased child to family after he was confirmed dead by a pediatric, however, brought back by the parents who alleged the removal of the human parts *“Delta State Police Command can confirm the incident. The suspects have been arrested. It is true that this sad event happened. The information we got was that the child was delivered to another hospital but we were referred to that hospital where the child died”- Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer *BY ANITA AMAECHI/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, ASABA
SATANIC: 3 Nigerian NURSES arrested in Delta State for stealing Dead Child’s organs...
ARRESTED: Nigerian Most Dangerous Los Angeles Criminal, CHARLES CHUKWUMA ONWUEMELIE busted for 68 Armed Robberies in United States… conceal identity for 24 months, wear different hats, a face mask, rubber gloves and handgun *“Los Angeles District Attorney’s office filed 16 counts of robbery against Onwuemelie for the crimes that occurred in the city of Los Angeles”-LAPD *“29-year-old suspect held on $1.4 million bail, used a handgun to steal at gas stations, 7-Elevens, and Walmarts. The robberies have occurred throughout Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles”- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department *GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
ARRESTED: Nigerian Most Dangerous Los Angeles Criminal, CHARLES CHUKWUMA ONWUEMELIE...
JUST IN: EFCC Did Not Arrest Me for Forgery, only a Media Spin by Fake Journalists -FEMI Fani-Kayode, former Nigeria’s Aviation Minister …Argue: ‘I was invited to their office. I flew down to Lagos to see them. The anti-graft agency officers were polite and professional to me’. I was granted bail on self-recognition’ *‘We detained and grilled Femi Fani Kayode for over 6 hours on Tuesday evening. For a period of five times, he has written sick letter severally to court from the same hospital claiming doctors had placed him on bed rest to evade trial. He was granted bail on self-recognition, to appear in court again November 30”-Counsel for the EFCC, Bilikisu Buhari *BY TOLA EWA/Anti-graft reporter, Lagos
JUST IN: EFCC Did Not Arrest Me for Forgery, only a Media Spin by Fake Journalists ...
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Brighton…Becomes Outstanding in Britain for her Academic prowess *Had earlier education in Kano state, diagnosed with dyslexia during course of study in the United Kingdom * “During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test”-Hauwa BY DIPO AYENI/EDUCATION REPORTER, LONDON
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIAN Born Kano state Lady, HAUWA UMAR USMAN Graduates FIRST CLASS...
MAJEK FASHEK in New York: ‘So Long, Too Long’ for burial in Nigeria, Still ‘A Prisoner of Conscience in Death’ …He worked with Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Danny Erskine , sang for Nelson Mandela’s freedom during apartheid period * BY George Elijah Otumu, American Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA/National President, Nigerian-American Press Association email: elijahotumu@yahoo.com
MAJEK FASHEK in New York: ‘So Long, Too Long’ for burial in...
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never...
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...
CELEBRATION: Nigerian Entertainers Import Rib-Cracking Comedy to United States …Red carpet ceremony on strict invites attract top celebrities *Nollywood legend, Richard Mofe-Damijo plays compere at Nate holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, ably assisted by Helen Paul *On stand comedians were: Seyi Brown, Helen Paul, Skillz, Trixx, Tiani Bibish, and Jedi Ayoola with performances by Shola Iyola, Isaac Geralds, Hameed, Meaku, and the group YND *Sold out event had Nigerians in the Diaspora laughed non-stop, begging for more *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
CELEBRATION: Nigerian Entertainers Import Rib-Cracking Comedy to United States …Red...
Special Report after 10 months Investigation: Survival Inside MAKOKO: Africa’s largest fishing village where 400,000 Nigerians live on water, land …Children attend school on floating river, Slum has little access to electricity or clean sanitation *Every 15 households share communal latrines, as excreta, kitchen waste and polythene bags go straight into the water *Community speak in ‘Egun’ language traceable to descendants of Benin republic and Badagry-a coastal town in Lagos State *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE Editor who was in Lagos, Nigeria
Special Report after 10 months Investigation: Survival Inside MAKOKO: Africa’s...
Historic: Nigeria’s Ibo model, MARISTELLA OKPALA showcases Africa’s rich culture to the world, win Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2021 pageant…inspired by ‘Mmanwa’ a traditional female masquerade in southeastern Nigeria *Costume mask made by Filipino designer Kennedy Jhon Gasper using African beads, stone & craft featuring a colourful ancient back cape *‘My design was to protect children and women against any form of abuse. This costume pays attention to the strong will of women in attaining whatever height they want to attain, no matter the challenges faced while reaching their desired goals’-MARISTELLA *BY CLARA ANABOR/FASHION & Style Editor, Europe
Historic: Nigeria’s Ibo model, MARISTELLA OKPALA showcases Africa’s rich culture...
South African born Nigerian Naturalized Irish Renowned Scientist; PAMELA UBA makes history as First Black woman to win Miss Ireland Queen 2021 after 74 years of pageant’s contest…represents Ireland for Miss World beauty title, grew in neighborhood of Ballyhaunis-County Mayo *Had undergraduate degree in Medical Science at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Master’s degree in Clinical Chemistry from Trinity College, Dublin, worked as a Medical Scientist at University Hospital Galway *Raised money for educational support for children, played Gaelic football as a center back being an active Gaelic Athletic Association fan *BY ROILA EKUNDAYO/Foreign Fashion Editor, Dublin
South African born Nigerian Naturalized Irish Renowned Scientist; PAMELA UBA makes...
GOD STILL ANSWER PRAYERS: After 25 years of Marriage, Failed IVF, no more Menstrual circle experience, God bless us with Triplets-Deacon MICHAEL Nwankwo & wife, Victoria Says… ‘There is nothing God cannot do, only if we put our trust completely in Him’ *‘We gave our first daughter Uzumma, which means ‘Shout of goodness, good happening or good event’, called our son ‘Chimbuchhi’ which means ‘My God is God’ and ‘Oluedo’ meaning ‘Wealth’ *BY BODE IYIOLA/Religious Reporter
GOD STILL ANSWER PRAYERS: After 25 years of Marriage, Failed IVF, no more Menstrual...
SHOCKING Development: I Was Robbed, My Properties Stolen inside Hilton Baltimore Hotel Room in United States -Nigerian musician, Jaywon lament *“I left my hotel today #hiltonbaltimore to the music studio only to come back and I couldn’t find my luggage, my carry on bag with my laptop. My gold chain, clothes, shoes, slides are all gone. Someone emptied my suite #hiltonbaltimoreinnerharbor this wasn’t the Christmas I had wanted” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor
SHOCKING Development: I Was Robbed, My Properties Stolen inside Hilton Baltimore...
REVEALING: SIX in 10 Nigerians believe the POLICE is Corrupt-Statisca, World’s leading data survey firm …35.5 percent states most policemen, policewomen corrupt, 25.5 percent holds view everyone in the police are corrupt *‘Nigerian police, military, DSS stink of corruption, impunity’-U.S Department of State *Nigerian Police Force experiencing problems in personnel, funding, expanded traffic problems; equipment, antiquated penal codes, public relations, grievance procedures *Nigeria ranks 154th in the 180 countries listed in Transparency International’s Corruption Index, nation loses $582 billion to corruption since Independence *BY KEHINDE OYEDAPO/CRIME Writer, Abuja
REVEALING: SIX in 10 Nigerians believe the POLICE is Corrupt–Statisca, World’s...
2023 Election: I Have Delivered on My Promises for Nigerians, Done My Best-Nigeria’s President, BUHARI … ‘I am challenging the next president to make Nigeria one of the leading countries by the end of this century, I have laid a lasting legacy’ *‘I welcome and accept accolades and criticisms of my administration in equal measure’*‘Nigerians don’t really appreciate my sacrifice for the country. I think I’m being harassed. I believe I’m trying my best but still my best is not good enough for some people’ *‘The lofty achievements of Mr. President will leave many Nigerian critics of the regime breathless’-Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed *BY TITILOLA ADEPEJU/POLITICAL Correspondence, Abuja
2023 Election: I Have Delivered on My Promises for Nigerians, Done My Best-Nigeria’s...
ATIKU ABUBAKAR is the true hope for Nigeria, will win presidential polls slated for February 2023-DELE MOMODU, Director of Strategic Communications, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation … Abubakar is a son of nobody, who by dint of hard work and resilience become somebody not only in Nigeria but globally *Claims presidential candidate is a story of rags-to-riches tale of endurance and perseverance, from which Nigeria’s younger generation should derive a sense of optimism and belief in better days ahead *‘The Abubakar story of an erstwhile shepherd boy turned a national head boy, is significant for all those struggling compatriots to emulate’ *BY CHUDI OWUNIKU/GROUP Political Editor, Abuja
ATIKU ABUBAKAR is the true hope for Nigeria, will win presidential polls slated for...
OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria President,...
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...
SPOT ON: IF 2023 Election Fails, Nigeria will be No More-OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, former Nigeria President … nation at a make or break juncture for a free, fair electioneering process, praying for unity *Says: ‘Politicians are capable of wreaking havoc which could divide the country if leaders fail to watch it’ *“If you stand on the truth, you stand for justice and equity, it is then that politicians will not be able to mess us around” *BY TOYE ALADEJO/POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
SPOT ON: IF 2023 Election Fails, Nigeria will be No More-OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, former...
My husband will fix the problem in Nigeria if elected, says Senator REMI Tinubu … Present administration of President Buhari has no magic wand to just solve every issue in Nigeria, since they inherited some crises from past governments *“One of the things that gladdens my heart is that Mr. President has done well in laying foundations for everlasting legacy in politics” *BY SAM AILEDU ABRAHAMS/SENIOR Political Writer, Lagos
My husband will fix the problem in Nigeria if elected, says Senator REMI Tinubu …...
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: TINUBU Family of Lagos dissociates from APC Presidential Candidate: ‘ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU IS NOT A Biological Member of our Family, No genealogical relationship with us, Only Name Dropping’ *Tell-all in a family book launch entitled, “Onijumu Wura; the Tinubu dynasty of Kakawa Street” *Insist: ‘Bola Tinubu is from Iragbiji in Osun State, not from Lagos State’ *“All members that bear our last name must have a biological relationship with the cleric, the late Alfa Muhammed Bugara Tinubu”-Book author, Rafiu Babatunde Tinubu, former Head of Service in Lagos state *BY ADEKEMI ADEYEMI/HISTORICAL Writer, Lagos
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: TINUBU Family of Lagos dissociates from APC Presidential...
TRUTH PREVAILS: Nigerian born American Medical Doctor, ADEKWEH OGECHUKWU, Not Guilty-U.S. Observer Newspaper ….Cleared of sexual allegation by State of Minnesota County of St.Louis Court Criminal Division Sixth Judicial District in Court File No: 69DU-CR-19-384, Medical License to be restored *BY MOFE ABULUDE/SPECIAL Crime Correspondent, North America
TRUTH PREVAILS: Nigerian born American Medical Doctor, ADEKWEH OGECHUKWU, Not Guilty-U.S....
NO HIDING PLACE: Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music Agent sued in Trinidad & Tobago over Conspiracy to illegally stage concert …Cash money Brothers Promotions file charges in court *Lawsuit filed in the Port of Spain High Court, additionally names four local and U.S. based promoters and companies *“Any assertion that, in this instance, we contributed in any way to the planning and/or execution of last night’s event is simply untrue”-Jules Sobion of Caesar’s Army, Defendant “ We are demanding $25,000 in legal fees and US$7,000 for consultancy services for the concert”-Plaintiff *BY VIOLET ABRAHAM/SHOWBIZ Correspondent, Trinidad & Tobago/GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
NO HIDING PLACE: Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music...
REVEALING: I am Happy My DNA Genealogy showed I am 43 percent Nigerian from West Africa-MEGHAN Markle, DUCHESS of SUSSEX on podcast … confirms she feels good about her root and confidence of black heritage identity *’Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation made unspecified donation to Save the Children orphanage in Nigeria as team deliver life-saving supplies to affected flood families’ *Thumbs down hurty-tone conversation: “I find it most embarrassing when you’re saying a sentence and the intonation goes up. That’s why I keep cowering and tiptoeing into a room. I don’t like it when black women are being stereotyped as angry” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
REVEALING: I am Happy My DNA Genealogy showed I am 43 percent Nigerian from West...
DEVELOPING: I have Resigned as Super Eagles Head Coach, Ashamed Nigeria Failed woefully to Qualify for 2022 World Cup -AUSTIN Eguavoen … ‘I will now return to my role as Technical Director of all national teams’, as stated on Brilla Radio Sports FM * Nigerian Football Federation yet to release an official statement * Nigerians calling for a total overhaul of the football federation *BY TINA AMAECHI/SPORTS Correspondent, ABUJA
DEVELOPING: I have Resigned as Super Eagles Head Coach, Ashamed Nigeria Failed woefully...
Dreams come alive: Lagos boy turned Naturalized American, TOLULOPE JORDAN OMOGBEHIN reigns as WWE Superstar Giant Ninja…recalls encounter with basketball legend Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston, Texas *28-year-old send notice to wrestlers in locker room, vow to win the coveted WWE Championship belt to make Nigeria proud *Former Raw Tag Team Champion graduates from Atlantic Shores Christian School, further studied at the University of South Florida where he played center position in basketball *Transferred to Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland actively played for Morgan State Bears *Plus why he turned against veteran co-athlete AJ Styles *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN International Editor
Dreams come alive: Lagos boy turned Naturalized American, TOLULOPE JORDAN OMOGBEHIN...
9-year-old Nigerian Genius, BASIL OKAPARA JR build over 30 mobile games with no computer training * Passion for games began at age four * Ready to place game titled “Frog attack,” on the Google play store shortly * “There was this day he was on the tablet, as usual, he was so carried away with the game he was playing that I got upset with him. Out of annoyance, I said to him, ‘you are always playing games, can’t you think about building your own games so others can play yours too?’ I was angry when I said it, and I did not know he took it seriously”-Father,of boy, Okpara Sr *BY KEMI OLADELE/TECH REPORTER, LAGOS
9-year-old Nigerian Genius, BASIL OKAPARA JR build over 30 mobile games...
A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
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DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA Embassy in NIGERIA…Says ‘We are horrified by Reports, footage of Africans including Nigerians sold into slavery in Libya’ *Stages Peaceful sit-outs Protest in front of the Libyan Embassy *VOWS: ‘We Shall Occupy Libya Embassy, Enough of Dehumanization’ *Regret: ‘Africans are being Detained, Tortured, Starved, Killed’ *Lament: ‘They are made to Face Slave Trade, a horrible part of African history’ *Traffic Gridlock at Roseline Ukeje Close, Kyari Muhammed crescent, off Justice Sowemimo street, Asokoro, Abuja * Libya Embassy officials contacts Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police office for Police protection against Attack, Violence, Invasion BY KENNEDY ILECHUKWU/REPORTER, ABUJA
DEVELOPING NOW: CAMPAIGN for Democracy, other Nigerian Civil Rights Group Storm LIBYA...
Let Justice Roll: TWO Nigerians: A Dee Jay, Taxi Driver handcuffed for stealing 180,000 pounds from Ireland’s Pandemic Unemployment Payment …security agents foiled attempt to launder extra One million pounds, names are Oluwagbewikeke Lewis, Bashiru Aderibigbe *Irish law enforcement wire taps conversation of suspects’ plan to hack government’s bank account *‘We have evidence to show criminal gangs operated by Oluwagbewikeke Lewis, Bashiru Aderibigbe illegally harvested 74 bank account information through their bogus email, sets up 57 bank accounts in online prepaid financial services using false passports’-Irish government *BY ROSE MANDE/SPECIAL Anti-money laundering reporter, Dublin
Let Justice Roll: TWO Nigerians: A Dee Jay, Taxi Driver handcuffed for stealing 180,000...
Breaking News: World’s Renowned, Award-winning Irish Iconic Journalist, PAUL WATTERS appointed International Tourism Columnist for Naija Standard Newspaper…anchors ‘Food, Travel & Healthy Living around the World’ *Food Columnist for several media houses in Ireland, USA had over 30 years experience in the culinary industry, worked in best-known places in the world *Famous former Chef at the iconic Savoy Hotel in London and Australia’s Sydney Opera House produced a recipe for roast stuffed chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto ham stuffed with cream cheese *“It has always been a long time dream of mine to write for you guys. I am very happy to regularly turn in my food, travel and tourism column weekly”-PAUL *BY CLEM IBIDAPO/STAFF Writer, Tourism, North America
Breaking News: World’s Renowned, Award-winning Irish Iconic Journalist, PAUL WATTERS...
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH United States Govt: AMERICA is awarding $4million Grant for project Action against Child Labor Trafficking in West Africa-THEA LEE, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs *‘Project to support ECOWAS and the Federal Government of Nigeria in implementing regional and national action plans that will address child labor crisis from December 2022 to December 2026’ *To avert Corruption: ‘The Department of Labor has a rigorous process to select our grant recipients and partners, we will continuously monitor our projects to ensure proper accountability of funding’ *“We want to be good stewards of taxpayer money while implementing the Biden-Harris Administration’s worker-centered policies”-LEE *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH United States Govt: AMERICA is awarding $4million Grant for project Action… more
- Living the Dream: ‘Gifted Hands’ Genius Nigerian woman, PEJU ALATISE rule the world of Arts, ‘Ascension’ artwork sold highest in Nigeria's Art Auction at 4.4 million Naira … fights against injustice of the present through a vision of a safer imaginary future for little girls by addressing the issue of child labor *Use arts to combat societal issues, incorporating literature, symbolism and traditional Yoruba mythology into works *Work exhibited at Venice Biennale’s 57th edition, themed Viva Arte Viva (Long Live Art), 2014 Casablanca Biennale in Morocco, Cooper Gallery for African and African American Art Harvard University, 2017, Resignification of Black Body; 2016 in Museo Bardini- Florence. Other works featured in Familiar boundaries-Infinite possibilities exhibition, August Wilson Center, Pittsburgh, USA, Resignification of Black bodies, Palermo, Italy, Curator- Awam Ampka (New York University), June 2018; Péju Alatise Memoirs of the forgotten, 2019 Sulger Buel Gallery, London Intricacies: Fragment & Meaning, Aicon Gallery, New York, 2019 *A graduate of Architecture created a group of life-size figures based on the life of a servant girl to become a recipient of the 2017 FNB Art Prize in Johannesburg, South Africa *She is a Nigerian artist, poet, writer; a fellow at the National Museum of African Art influenced by David Dale, Bruce Onabrakpeya, Nike Monica Davies, Susanna Wenger, Nigerian and Yoruba culture *“"When I look at the standard in which I want my work to be, I look at what is happening on a global scale. The artists who inspire me are those whose works engage in a way that either informs or inspires you, that talk to the true essence of the human in you and I want my work to do the same”-ALATISE *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative EDITOR
- EDOCHIE’S Family disown YUL’S Second Marriage: ‘Count Us Out, We only Support your First Wife’, says Uche, elder brother to Nollywood actor …We advised against marrying second wife, he won’t listen *YUL hails self, replies family on Instagram amidst controversy, captioned a photo in pidgin wearing an Ibo traditional attire ‘Ezedike’: “Real men own up and take responsibility. Fake men dey hide for back dey run am. EZEDIKE!!! Na man you be” *“I can tell you that Yul’s first wife, May, is a wonderful woman. She is my sister in law. She did not go into any relationship with my brother (Yul) agreeing to be part of any polygamous marriage. That’s the first problem. So I feel for May. It is not fair to her. My family is not in support of his actions. This is not what we do and we are trying our best to console May. What else can we do? Yul was advised against taking a second wife, but my younger brother stuck to his guns because he felt marrying a second woman is the best way to own up to his mistakes and make things right. If he chose to continue on this part, he may convert into being a Muslim where that religion permit him to marry many wives as he wants. For Edochie’s family, we stand solidly behind his first wife”-UCHE on behalf of the Edochie’s family *BY QUNNETH ADEBAYO/MOVIE Reporter, Lagos
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ROYAL SHAME: Nigeria’s Most Controversial First Class King, OLUWO of IWO begs Osun State Governor for N20million dash to Marry Ado Bayero dynasty’s Princess from Kano Emirate …after divorcing Jamaican’s Channel Chin accused of filming bedroom activities for blackmail, extortion *Former queen allegedly claim ‘Oluwo of Iwo’ involved in sexual assault of 13-year-old maid, marriage built on falsehood *In the heat of their messy separation, erstwhile wife released a video of the monarch rolling up a joint (Marijuana) to smoke *Monarch mocks ex-wife, saying God Almighty who is worthy of praise will never leave his ordained servant to be scorned by enemies *“I wish to remind your Excellency that this kind of royal wedding within two notable traditional institutions in Nigeria will require huge expenses, which necessitate support of the state government financially, even logistically. The estimated amount for the event is above (N20,000,000.00) Twenty Million Naira”-His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo *BY BOLADE AKINGBADE/ROYAL Editor, Abuja
ROYAL SHAME: Nigeria’s Most Controversial Flamboyant King, OLUWO of IWO begs Osun State Governor for … more
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SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives Sexually Abuse 15 Year old Girl for 12 Months…Deceitfully promised to make Teenager Super Model through Spiritual Prayers * Girl loses Fallopian tube to Abortion caused by 55 year old ‘Man-of-God’ * Teenager tell Mother she was hypnotized for SEX by randy pastor in name of deliverance * FAKE Pastor heads Royal Heritage Church, Mafoluku, Lagos, lives flashy lifestyle at his home located at 8, Owolabi Street, Mafoluku *Picked Girl up in school daily for Sexual Escapades in hidden Hotel daily * ‘Anytime Pastor Danel had sex with me, he always record it’-Girl cries *Rushed to High Rocks Hospital located on 8, Afariogun Street, Charity Area, Oshodi-Isolo, Pastor have SEX with innocent Girls and Married Women *Distraught mother contacts Child Protection Network in Oshodi for help * ‘We tried to separate her from Pastor Daniel, took her to my granny in South East, but my daughter kept repeating that she wanted to have sexual intercourse with Daniel. We did our best to break her from the curse’-Mother lament * Pastor threatens investigating police officer in charge of the case, Ordered Arrested by Lagos Commissioner of Police * “The man (Daniel) brought in the girl with ectopic pregnancy (development of foetus in fallopian tube) and we saved her. He said the girl was impregnated by her boyfriend. Our records are there to show what she was treated for”-Dr Femi Oloyede, Associate Professor at High Rocks Hospital BY TITILAYO ADEMIDE/STAFF WRITER, LAGOS
SEXUAL PREDATOR IN GOD’S NAME: Nigerian General Overseer, Pastor TUNDE DANIEL married with TWO Wives… more
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Petrol Price in NIGERIA is 8th Cheapest in the world-ZUTOBI, a world acclaimed international driver’s education company …Africa’s most populous black nation in global index position at petrol price of $0.40 equivalent to $1.82 per gallon *Venezuela ranked first with cheapest petrol price of $0.11 per gallon, followed by Libya at $0.15 and Iran in third position with a petrol price of $0.15 *Hong Kong has the highest price of petrol anywhere in the world at $13.10 per gallon *BY CHIMENEA SAMUEL/TRANSPORTATION Reporter
Petrol Price in NIGERIA is 8th Cheapest in the world–ZUTOBI, a world acclaimed international driver’s… more
- INSPIRATIONAL: Nigerian born Former Uber Driver in London, MOSES DANIEL becomes a Millionaire …specialize in property Investment business, celebrated in British press *Details on how to ‘think-outside-the-box’, live a life of financial abundance *Create successful seminars on ways to re-think strategy to be extremely rich *Struggled earlier to make ends meet first time in United Kingdom, lost over £150,000 (more than $200,000) in transportation business, recalled unforgettable experience as a delivery driver *Established Property Wealth Education firm, passed-on knowledge to 150 black entrepreneurs now turns aspiring Millionaires * “Sixteen months after I left Uber U.K. as a driver, I got into property investment, and through the use of various property investment strategies, I became a Millionaire; successfully built a 7-figure property business and created a new profession for myself”-DANIEL * “Uber driver who works in a large city like London takes home about £36,438/year (or just a hair under $50,000 USD), More experienced drivers can make £253,240/year (or more than $300,000 USD). An average Uber driver in the United States makes a salary of about $42,257/year”- UK Talents Report *BY FERDINARD OGECHUCKWU/ASSISTANT Business Editor, London & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- GLORY OF NIGERIA IN THE DIASPORA: Nigerian born United States Scholar, JELANI HAIDAR ALIYU behind America's General Motors' Most Creative design, personally invented 2010 Chevrolet Volt, 2004 Pontiac G6 …making wave as Director General of the Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council *Kaduna boy celebrated senior creative designer at GM factory plant in Michigan *Graduate of Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi won two prestigious award at Ford Motor Company and Michelin, USA *Honored Best Student at College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Named co-designer of Oldsmobile Bravada, Buick Rendezvous cars *Outstanding as lead exterior designer for hybrid electric vehicle with a sleek arcing roofline in Yankee *“My parent are behind my success story. They encouraged me realize my dream in life by allowing me become who I wanted to be. For example, when I attended Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria and decided not want to continue there, they were supportive. On the design of Chevrolet Volt: Look at a tiny leaf, it is only a millimeter thick and yet it is a highly efficient factory. I tried to understand nature's efficiency and design. I pulled those concepts and applied them to the Chevrolet Volt”-ALIYU *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief
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SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY: Nigerian Man, KEHINDE DUROJAIYE surprisingly transformed a bunch of junk to build ‘Airplane Car’ running on Solar Energy, Petrol in Lagos State … aero-amphibious jet car is fast, runs at 120km/hour, enjoys jolly ride from Abuja to Akure *Vehicle capable of operating on land and water, claims he is a self trained inventor *“I hope my invention will one day be a common sight across Nigeria, and help transform the nation’s aviation and auto sector in the country. I believe in Nigeria. I need financial help and engagement from the State and Federal Government to create this technology into a platform of positive image rebranding for our country Abroad and generating huge funds for the country. Technology is the future of Nigeria in wealth creation”-DUROJAIYE *BY TOPE ADEYEMI/INVENTION Reporter, South West NIGERIA
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY: Nigerian Man, KEHINDE DUROJAIYE surprisingly transformed a bunch of junk to build ‘Airplane… more
- GONE TOO SOON: Nigeria’s former minister daughter, PILOT ADZUAYI EWUGA, 11 others DIE in plane crash … passed in a mini-aircraft belonging to Caverton Aviation Cameroon *Aircraft flew from Yaounde Nsimalen Airport to Belabo in the east of the country when air traffic services lost radio contact *Deceased was second daughter of Senator Solomon Ewuga, a stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party in Nasarawa State *AHMADU AMINU/INTERNATIONAL Correspondent, Cameroon
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Nigerian Center Immigration Clinic officially unveiled in United States *Group to assist Nigerian citizens in the community in a walk-in who require legal assistance regarding legal immigration, Green Card procession and American Naturalization *Celebrate Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent proclamation declaring October 1, 2022, as Nigerian American Day in the District *BY CHUDI OWUNIKU/GROUP Political Editor, Abuja & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor
Nigerian Center Immigration Clinic officially unveiled in United States *Group to assist Nigerian citizens in… more
- SHOCKING: Nigeria join four other countries on World Bank debtors’ list …accumulates $1.3bn IDA debt within a fiscal year, debt different from outstanding loan of $486m from World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development *Rated fifth on World Bank list with $11.7bn IDA debt stock in Fiscal Year 2021 *“Nigeria’s debt remains sustainable, albeit vulnerable and costly, especially due to large and growing financing from the Central Bank of Nigeria”-World Bank *BY ABAYOMI OLUSEGUN/ECONOMY Correspondent, Abuja
- American Jury indicts Nigerian Couple for fraudulently receiving $76,000 in a Real Estate Scam-United States Secret Service … Suspects: Caesar Oruade, Ayana Saunders convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to launder money *Wife receives fund in United States, wires same to husband bank account in Nigeria, lied to American bankers money came from ‘investors’ who were funding the making of Nigerian films through suspects’ production company *“In May 2017, a computer intrusion at a real estate company resulted in a Memphis woman’s $76,000 payment on a home purchase being diverted to the bank account of California resident Jeffrey Cranford. Agents investigating the case followed the money and found that the $76,000 had been ‘chopped’ and sent to several other U.S. bank account holders before ultimately being wired to an account in Nigeria”-FBI *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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Breaking News: ThisDay’s Former Deputy Editor, The Guardian’s ex-Assistant Editor, TUNDE OKOLI appointed Editor-at-Large, anchors ‘AMERICA Notes’ …to report on life’s experience of immigrants in United States in a breezy, stylish, flowing weekly article *Graduate of Theatre Arts & Media Studies at University of Calabar studying for Master’s degree in Visual Culture at Illinois State University, won several media awards in Nigeria, attend lots of international media seminars in Europe * “Nigerians, Africans and the world will witness a new style of Africa’s journalism never experienced before. My weekly column will be factual, deep, incisive and analytical. I promise not to hold anything back in this voyage of news analysis. I will bring all my wealth of media knowledge to bear on this column”-OKOLI *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Editor
Breaking News: ThisDay’s Former Deputy Editor, The Guardian’s ex-Assistant Editor, TUNDE OKOLI appointed Editor-at-Large, anchors… more
- 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?'
- 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
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BUSTED: EFCC Arrests Nigeria Hacker King, ISMAILA ATUMEYI contesting Kogi Assembly, Recovers $470,000 USD Cash inside Morgan Estate Ojodu Lagos Mansion …Suspect hides fund in a locked underground room *Others in the net in a sting operation: Joshua Dominic, a serial fraudster, Abdulmalik Femi, a former bank employee-an inside informant *Syndicate of fraudsters hacked into a commercial bank, pulled off a heist of N1.4billion *“Suspects allegedly moved N887 million into the account of Fav Oil and Gas limited, from where the monies were paid to several Bureau de Change operators and some auto dealers for exchange into United States dollars and purchase of high-end cars. Two Range Rover Luxury SUVs were also recovered from the two suspects. They would be charged to court as soon as the investigation was concluded”-EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren *BY AHMED RILWAN/ANTI-GRAFT Editor, Abuja & RAHMAT MOHAMMED, Business Correspondent, Lagos
BUSTED: EFCC Arrests Nigeria Hacker King, ISMAILA ATUMEYI contesting Kogi Assembly, Recovers $470,000 USD Cash … more
- SATANIC: 3 Nigerian NURSES arrested in Delta State for stealing Dead Child’s organs for money ritual … busted after removal of eyes, nose and ear of a deceased newborn baby, blames the Devil *Hospital earlier released deceased child to family after he was confirmed dead by a pediatric, however, brought back by the parents who alleged the removal of the human parts *“Delta State Police Command can confirm the incident. The suspects have been arrested. It is true that this sad event happened. The information we got was that the child was delivered to another hospital but we were referred to that hospital where the child died”- Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer *BY ANITA AMAECHI/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, ASABA
- ARRESTED: Nigerian Most Dangerous Los Angeles Criminal, CHARLES CHUKWUMA ONWUEMELIE busted for 68 Armed Robberies in United States… conceal identity for 24 months, wear different hats, a face mask, rubber gloves and handgun *“Los Angeles District Attorney's office filed 16 counts of robbery against Onwuemelie for the crimes that occurred in the city of Los Angeles”-LAPD *“29-year-old suspect held on $1.4 million bail, used a handgun to steal at gas stations, 7-Elevens, and Walmarts. The robberies have occurred throughout Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles”- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department *GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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REVEALING: I Have Evidence that BUHARI Government is Having Direct Links with Boko Haram -BABA AHMED DATTI, Labour Party Vice Presidential Candidate … Says: ‘Nigerians should not listen to APC about securing Nigeria after eight years of abject insecurity in the country’ *“In 2013, the Federal Government of Nigeria invited a certain group (Boko Haram) into dialogue. That group nominated a highly placed Nigerian to represent them, no name called. It took that individual about three days to repudiate and then just over a year later, the same group attempted the life of that individual. Look at that very well. The reason why we are not saying too much is because we know too much. Whoever knows too little is talking too much now. I had to pray in my heart before telling what I just told you” *BY YAARI HABIBU/CHIEF CRIME Correspondent, Abuja
REVEALING: I Have Evidence that BUHARI Government is Having Direct Links with Boko Haram -BABA… more
- JUST IN: EFCC Did Not Arrest Me for Forgery, only a Media Spin by Fake Journalists -FEMI Fani-Kayode, former Nigeria’s Aviation Minister …Argue: ‘I was invited to their office. I flew down to Lagos to see them. The anti-graft agency officers were polite and professional to me’. I was granted bail on self-recognition’ *‘We detained and grilled Femi Fani Kayode for over 6 hours on Tuesday evening. For a period of five times, he has written sick letter severally to court from the same hospital claiming doctors had placed him on bed rest to evade trial. He was granted bail on self-recognition, to appear in court again November 30”-Counsel for the EFCC, Bilikisu Buhari *BY TOLA EWA/Anti-graft reporter, Lagos
- UNBELIEVABLE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: Christ Apostolic Church Pastor, MATHEW OLAKUNLE Impregnates Married church member, OMOTOLA AKERELE under the guise of Spiritual Healing in Ondo state...To Solve her Severe Cough ailment *Head of CAC, Oke-Itura, Iju town in Akure North Local Government had SEX with Married Women and Girls in the name of deliverance *Pastor Notorious for 'praying' for vulnerable women without their clothes on * Distressed woman aborts Pregnancy to save her Marriage, Husband threw her out of their matrimony * 'On the seventh day of prayer, Pastor Olakunle shaved the hair on my private parts and armpits, and put the hair in the white handkerchief. After that, we had sexual intercourse. After the intercourse, he asked me to go and bury the hair in the handkerchief'-Mrs. Akerele * "I Did Not have sex with her. I shaved the hair of her private parts and I touched it (her private parts) with my sexual organ. I told her to be using my organ to rub her private parts so that she could discharge. After that, I wiped the discharge of her private parts with the white handkerchief and I prayed for her, using Psalm 24. God answers the prayer of naked people faster. I had SEX with her younger sister twice and had prayed for their mother too while naked"-Pastor Olakunle BY TOLUWANI ABIFEMI/RELIGIOUS REPORTER, AKURE
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MAJEK FASHEK in New York: ‘So Long, Too Long’ for burial in Nigeria, Still ‘A Prisoner of Conscience in Death’ …He worked with Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Danny Erskine , sang for Nelson Mandela’s freedom during apartheid period * BY George Elijah Otumu, American Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA/National President, Nigerian-American Press Association email: elijahotumu@yahoo.com
MAJEK FASHEK in New York: ‘So Long, Too Long’ for burial in Nigeria, Still ‘A… more
- EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS' SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE in AMERICA: Nigerian born Professor at Duquesne Catholic University, MAURICE IWUCHUKWU stabbed to Death by Wife, American Suspect shot self to evade Arrest …Nigerians in the Diaspora petitions U.S. government, demand full investigation *Allegheny County Police received a distress call requesting a check on the well-being of the victim later found dead in his house with a woman, Charce Dunn *Incident occurred on Tuesday, January 18, 2023, duo’s bodies found along Thorncrest Drive, Wilkins Township around 10 am *“The U.S. authorities would have to investigate the incident and notify the Nigerian embassy”-Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Public Relations Officer of NIDO “This is a tragedy for all involved and our thoughts and prayers are with Professor Iwuchukwu’s colleagues, students, friends, and loved ones”-University’s spokesman, Gabriel Welsch *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE in AMERICA: Nigerian born Professor at Duquesne Catholic University, MAURICE IWUCHUKWU stabbed to… more
- ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW: OUR Highly-rated American University Offering Educational Grant to Students from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya; South Africa, other African countries-DR. Dornett Mcintosh, Chancellor, HBIU … We have launched HBIU Impact Africa enrollment effective March 1, 2023, applications available on home page at: www.hbiu.org *‘HBIU has placed its focus on the continent of Africa with the goal of providing high quality distance and regional education to the people of Africa for near to no cost. People need quality education and training. Money should not continue to be an obstacle that they face’ *‘We are willing to work with students from any of the 54 African nations. We want to develop regional leadership and business support that will produce greater levels of empowerment and structure for the students to obtain Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral/PhD degrees’ *‘Graduates of our educational programs have easy job opportunities in the United States and anywhere around the world’ *‘HBIU working with a team of dedicated faculty staff: men and women of highest integrity, sound academic success and huge inspiration to the world’ *Message to NIGERIANS: ‘WE cherish hard work, commitment, and dedication to excellence. HBIU will be here to support, mentor, counsel, and invest in the students’ success. We believe that dreams are meant to become reality, which is why our motto is No one is left behind’ *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- INSPIRING Story from AMERICA: Nigerian Woman serving LIFE Jail, MAUREEN ONYELOBI emerges Overall Law Degree Best Graduate from prison, becomes United States First Incarcerated Immigrant Legal Scholar …Admitted at Mitchell Hamline Law School *FACT: She is one of eight women currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole at the state women's prison in Shakopee, Accepted into the American Bar Association accredited juris doctor program nearly three years in the making *“Mitchell Hamline Law School has a long history of looking for ways to expand the idea of who gets to go to law school. It’s important for people who are incarcerated to better understand the criminal justice system, and this is one important way to do that. Our students will also benefit from having Maureen in class with them”-Anthony Niedwiecki, Mitchell Hamline's president and dean *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AFRICAN KING OF VIOLIN MUSIC IN AMERICA: Violin Music is MY LIFE, MY Energy & JOY-DEMOLA Violinist, famous ‘Lagos boy’ Naturalized American A-list musician …earlier performed for former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, youngest Violinist to have played for Nigerian President at the Presidential Dinner in Aso Rock, set to embark on World Music Tour to Africa *Played for Nigeria’s Legend of Juju beats, King Sunny Ade; celebrated at the National Anthem for the Houston Astros (World Series Champions) before a crowd of 40,000 people at the Minute Maid Concert, had another sold out Concert in Hobby Center Houston Tx *Prominently featured in a song with DAVIDO called “Gbedu”, one with Wande Coal titled ‘Light Up Remix’ where he sang and played the violin *Established ADE FOUNDATION to assist the underprivileged and talented children by providing music education, instruments, and basic welfare in the U.S., Africa, and Latin America *PLUS first single: “One In A Million” to drop officially on Valentine Day, Feb 14, 2023 around the world *“I am ready to use my music to help rebrand Nigeria’s image positively in the eyes of the international community” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor for Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AFRICAN KING OF VIOLIN MUSIC IN AMERICA: Violin Music is MY LIFE,… more
- DARING INTERVIEW WITHOUT FEAR: If BOLA Ahmed TINUBU is elected Nigeria President, Nation’s Treasury will be looted dry-Dr. TEE Mac Omatshola ISELI, renowned flutist, former PMAN President, MFR …let’s pray this never happen, ex-Lagos State Governor hangers-on will squander the country’s finances to the last *‘President BUHARI is surrounded by praise singers that won’t tell him the truth. That’s a flaw in the character of Mr.President’ *‘In 2015: a dollar was N190, now N740; a gallon of fuel was N87, now N300, Kerosine was N150, now N1,000; Diesel was N150, now N900, Cooking Gas was N180, now N850; A bag of Rice was N8,000 now N46,000; A loaf of Bread was N300, now N1,000; Chicken was N2,500 now N10,000; Domestic flight one-way was N13,000 now N80,000; External Debt was $9.7bn now $98.6bn. Nigerians can judge performance by themselves’ *‘Nigeria is a war zone. The only weapon used in a war zone are the AK 47’s. Same guns being carried by the police, most of gangsters and Herdsmen’ *“There is only one candidate who can take Nigeria out of the mess created by the All Progressives Congress and that's Peter OBI! He is honest, hard working and has a good reputation” *‘Politicians in Nigeria are all selfish and don't have the interest of the Nation at heart’ *‘I name my dogs after famous people to reflect those celebrities’ outlook or behavior’ *Philosophical QUOTES: “CORRUPTION is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country”-Karl Kraus *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- MARRIED FOR LIFE: Celebrating African Traditional Heritage Overseas Nigerian born American lovers, Software Engineers showcase Yoruba, Igbo Culture to Marry in Philadelphia *Met by destiny, dated for nine months, began romantic relationship in New York *In honor of Yoruba traditions, AMOS AKINOLA and his groomsmen laid flat on the floor, at the feet of his future in-laws, to show respect *As an Igbo bride, OBIAJULU ‘Ajulu’ ADIGWE had her “igba nkwu,” or wine carrying, during which she received a cup of palm wine from her father, who then instructed her to go into the crowd, find the man she wanted to marry, and bring him back. When she found him, she presented the wine, which Amos drank *Couples danced non-stop to various Nigerian music and live performances by invited entertainers *“Our wedding is rich, cultural, heartwarming-and unforgettable”-Couple after marriage *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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Lawlessness without Conscience: RIVERS State Government renders 15,000 Nigerians homeless, clears slum-only home to poor people … Bulldozers rolled into Urualla, Port Harcourt recently, destroyed homes of hundreds of people, belongings scattered and lost, as government clearances of waterfront slums in the southern Nigerian city continues *Over six days, the homes of thousands of families in eight slum communities in the Diobu area of the city shattered, with three neighborhoods earmarked to be cleared *“We are refugees in our own state. Rain fell and all my belongings were drenched. You can imagine a woman who has not had her bath for a week because she has nowhere to do so. We woke up to the sight of bulldozers. We weren’t even allowed to salvage anything. Before we knew what was happening, we were rendered homeless. It was pathetic. The government says the move is to stop the illegal production and sale of diesel and paraffin”, lament Mary Prince, Diobu resident *“The government is determined to sanitize the waterfronts by removing all shanties and most especially, continue with its frontal and hugely successful war to rid the state of criminals and undesirable elements who have transformed these waterfronts into a den of thieves”-Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information *BY TIM IYETIMO/ENVIRONMENTAL Correspondent, Port Harcourt
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- Special Report after 10 months Investigation: Survival Inside MAKOKO: Africa’s largest fishing village where 400,000 Nigerians live on water, land …Children attend school on floating river, Slum has little access to electricity or clean sanitation *Every 15 households share communal latrines, as excreta, kitchen waste and polythene bags go straight into the water *Community speak in ‘Egun’ language traceable to descendants of Benin republic and Badagry-a coastal town in Lagos State *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE Editor who was in Lagos, Nigeria
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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
INSPIRATIONAL: Inside Story of Lagos born ADESOLA ADEYEMI Reign, African Queen of New York Model… more
- TRENDING: Nigerian born Naomi Campbell’s protégé TOMIWA rules Paris Fashion Scene, Model for SAINT brand …Lights Europe biggest designer’s most influential brands *Featured on Balmain, Celine to Lacoste and Louis Vuitton label *Becomes frequent face on runways, starring in global campaigns and featured on e-commerce high fashion platforms to a captive international audience of tens of millions * “Having relocated to France, I must say it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s absolutely exhilarating to be immersed in the architecture, the museums and street art. I have always wanted to live in another country. It was easy to move to Paris from Nigeria for me. I will continue to make Nigeria proud Abroad”-Tomiwa *BY ROBERTA IMADE/EUROPE Fashion Editor & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- Historic: Nigeria’s Ibo model, MARISTELLA OKPALA showcases Africa’s rich culture to the world, win Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2021 pageant…inspired by ‘Mmanwa’ a traditional female masquerade in southeastern Nigeria *Costume mask made by Filipino designer Kennedy Jhon Gasper using African beads, stone & craft featuring a colourful ancient back cape *‘My design was to protect children and women against any form of abuse. This costume pays attention to the strong will of women in attaining whatever height they want to attain, no matter the challenges faced while reaching their desired goals’-MARISTELLA *BY CLARA ANABOR/FASHION & Style Editor, Europe
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EXCLUSIVE: I am the First AFRICAN Scientist in the World to Design a towering COVID Bronze statue measuring 8 ½ by 5 feet, weighing 2205 pounds titled ‘Pandemic’ where Science meets the Arts-Dr.VICTOR Olatoye, a renowned Nigerian born American Scientist & Film Critic …essential workers in various uniforms and humanity proudly embedded, to be unveiled during the International Pandemic Heroes Tour *Set for auction at over $25million, part of the proceeds to be donated to charities on several continents to help families affected by the deadly disease, fault Nigerian politicians on money politics *Discuss the success of NAFCA African Oscar at Hollywood Bowl Theater, Migration adventure from Ado Ekiti to the United States to live the dreams *Recall how he met Columbia wife after trips to the South American country 12 times, proposal at a Spanish Restaurant called ‘Olla Catagenera’ in Cartagena Colombia and evergreen joy after marriage at Oceano Hotel and Resorts in Colombia *”Pandemic displays the scientist looking into the microscope as the doctor holds an oversized syringe placed on top to signify scientific dominance over the virus. The oversize bottle and syringe show my conviction earlier on in the pandemic that we would find a curative vaccine and that was also why keys were placed at the mouth of the vaccine bottle. The “key” to “arresting” the pandemic is in the vaccine”-OLATOYE *GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU, AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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- No hiding Place: UK based Nigerian certified Cancer Nurse, ABIOLA AKILLA arrested for running over British policewoman, found over speeding, sentenced to 30-months Jail Term … ‘Immediately I saw the police I was confused, I couldn’t explain what came over me as I was afraid to go to prison,’ says suspect *Had no driving license or insurance, plus her little baby strapped to the back seat *51-year old got pulled over by PC Caroline Green, knocked her down without looking back, left her lying seriously injured on the road; made victim suffer five broken ribs, leg and arm injuries with cuts, bruises near head, developed PTSD *“Her front wheel went over my ankle, then she drove up my leg. I was in so much pain I thought she’d snapped my leg. I fell back and cracked my head on the concrete and she drove over my ribs and my right shoulder. I had a crushing feeling all over my body and was screaming in pain. She was so close to my head, and in between the first and second wheels going over me I managed to get into a foetal position. Then the back wheel went over my legs, pelvis and stomach”-PC Green *BY IYABODE ADEBAYO/SPECIAL Correspondent, reporting from London
- GOD STILL ANSWER PRAYERS: After 25 years of Marriage, Failed IVF, no more Menstrual circle experience, God bless us with Triplets-Deacon MICHAEL Nwankwo & wife, Victoria Says… ‘There is nothing God cannot do, only if we put our trust completely in Him’ *‘We gave our first daughter Uzumma, which means ‘Shout of goodness, good happening or good event’, called our son ‘Chimbuchhi’ which means ‘My God is God’ and ‘Oluedo’ meaning ‘Wealth’ *BY BODE IYIOLA/Religious Reporter
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nigerian Scholar, Naturalized American OGBEWERE BANKOLE IJEWEREME becomes Logistic Specialist Sailor for U.S. Navy …39-year-old Skillful in Cyber-security and Public Affairs, earlier lectured in an American online college as Adjunct Assistant Professor *Had Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration at Ambrose Alli University, Masters Degree in Public Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University, graduated in Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University *Migrated from Nigeria for the United States under wife’s expatriate immigrant permanent visa slot, becomes a Citizen within two years *“My oath as a Sailor totally prevents me from posting and commenting on political issues. It is totally against Uniform Military Code of Justice with grievous consequences” -IJEWEREME *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nigerian Scholar, Naturalized American OGBEWERE BANKOLE IJEWEREME becomes Logistic Specialist Sailor for… more
- BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria Government still placed My Name on a List of Enemies of the State -Dr. OKEY NDIBE, foremost author, scholar, Shearing Fellow at University of Nevada, Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, English Department, ST. Lawrence University … Buhari administration will be remembered as unrelieved, unmitigated disaster *‘Each time I arrive at the airport, whether coming into Nigeria or leaving-I'm detained for questioning. Often, the detention lasts between thirty minutes and an hour. But on one occasion, I was held overnight, for more than ten hours, at the DSS's airport facility’ *‘I have chosen not to be afraid when I travel to Nigeria or any other country in the world. When I'm in Nigeria, I bask in the warmth and affection of relatives, friends and fans. I hardly have time to consider the possibility of threats to my safety or life’ *‘If Nigeria were a nation founded on law, Nnamdi Kanu would not still languish in detention after a court had ordered his release. The Nigerian government is the greatest and most powerful agent of criminality in the space called Nigeria’ *‘Peter Obi is promising in terms of physical conditioning, engagement with the issues as Nigeria’s in-coming president’ *Discusses secrets behind the success of his best seller novels, plus evergreen moments as Chair of judges for the 2022 AKO Caine Prize for African writing *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- SHOCKING Development: I Was Robbed, My Properties Stolen inside Hilton Baltimore Hotel Room in United States -Nigerian musician, Jaywon lament *“I left my hotel today #hiltonbaltimore to the music studio only to come back and I couldn't find my luggage, my carry on bag with my laptop. My gold chain, clothes, shoes, slides are all gone. Someone emptied my suite #hiltonbaltimoreinnerharbor this wasn't the Christmas I had wanted” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor
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GLORY OF AFRICA: INSPIRING Story of how a Nigerian ‘boy’ EUGENE ADELEYE migrated to United States holding one suitcase, $50 to become a New York Police Officer at 9th Precinct … making waves in policing, living the American dream *Mother, a retired Nigerian police officer for 35 years helped played U.S. Visa lottery *Visited Christ Apostolic Church on arrival under Pastor Obafemi Obadare on arrival, Promoted into New York Police Community Service Team Unit *“The greatest decision of my life was to join the New York Police. After I arrived in 2016, I told the taxi at JFK Airport to take me to the nearest African owned place of worship since I had only $50 in my wallet. I was driven to Christ Apostolic Church under the pastoral leadership of Obafemi Obadare. I stayed there and worshiped the Lord in the Church. I started working in a grocery store near-by. From there I heard the NYPD were hiring for traffic controllers, so I applied for the examination with $40. I passed to become an NYPD traffic controller. And later got promoted as a Community Service Team Unit. I am encouraging immigrants to apply, the NYPD is hiring. I am a child of destiny, now a United States citizen making Nigeria proud Overseas” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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- LAWLESSNESS: British Police Officers under investigation for punching a Nigerian lady, SARAH SOYEMI in the eyes for selling detox tea outside White Oaks Mall without explanation *Eye witness account: “A woman was selling detox tea outside White Oaks Mall. A police officer alighted from the car, grabbed her without explanation and another officer punched her, leaving her with a black eye, before she was charged with various offences” *Victim charged charged with failing to leave the premises when directed, resisting arrest and assaulting a peace officer *“It has just been a lot. I am in a lot of pain daily. It's so unbelievable. I am an independent contractor, supporting my family with the tea sales and money from the Ontario Works program. I am being discriminated against for racism due to the color of my skin. I am not the only one selling detox tea over there. Why didn’t they arrest other white British citizens selling similar detox tea around the same place?"-SOYEMI, a single mother of twin boys *“We are conducting an internal review to understand what happened. While we disagree with some of the particulars of how this interaction has been described, the London Police Service takes all allegations of this nature very seriously, and as such the chief has directed that a review of this incident be conducted”-Const. Sandasha Bough *BY NINA SHALEWA KUKAH/METRO Editor, London & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- COURT sends Osinachi’s husband, PETER NWACHUKWU to Kuje prison … ‘I am innocent of my wife’s death, I have no hands in it, My conscience is clear’, I am not GUILTY of 23 counts bordering on domestic violence and homicide’, Suspect claims *“Part of the charges read: “That you, Peter Nwachukwu, 56, male, on the 8th of April, 2022, at Aco Estate, opposite police station, Lugbe, Abuja, FCT, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did commit an offence to wit: culpable homicide punishable with death in that you caused the death of Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu by your various acts of violence and aggravated assault with the knowledge that her death would be the probable consequence of your acts. You contravened Sections 104 and 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015; Section 221 of the Penal Code; and the Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act 2015”-AGF *“Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse contrary to Section 14(1) of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 and punishable under the same section of the Act”-Statement of offence *“That you, Peter Nwachukwu, male, sometime between 14th November 2009 and April 2022 at Aco Estate, opposite police station, Lugbe, Abuja, FCT, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did commit an offence to wit: emotional, verbal and psychological abuse on Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu (deceased) by humiliating her and making utterances like ‘you are smelling,’ ‘you are mad,’ to her in the presence of her music crew members”-Particular of offence *BY EMEKA OBIKALU/RELIGIOUS Reporter, Abuja
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Am Returning into Active Journalism, will engage in Farming-FEMI Adesina, Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media & Communications …Mr President has done well in the areas of security, reviving the economy and will leave the country far better *‘2023 election will be Free, Fair and Peaceful from Federal to States, at Executive and Legislative levels’ *‘In President Buhari’s administration, the economy is diversified: oil is now accounting for less than 10% of the Gross Domestic Product, we now get more from Agriculture, ICT, Services, and other areas and the economy inches up quarter after quarter’ *‘Issues of fuel price, food rise inflation are being tackled as expeditiously as possible, We are winning against all saboteurs in the Nigerian government’ *‘Our legacy: A safer country, Secure, more prosperous. A diversified and growing economy. Revived infrastructure; roads, bridges, rail, airports etc. A polity where corruption is abhorred, and punished when discovered. A country that the people believe in, and see as their very own. A country that has a bright future’ *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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- Making AFRICA proud Overseas: Nigerian born former PUNCH Reporter, ARTHUR ‘KUNLE FALAYI lead American newspaper Data Journalism section in Arizona …anchors Data and Housing reports for USA Today, previously covered business for BBC News for over 4 years *Fellow of Thomas Foundation in Digital and Multimedia Communication London covers housing insecurity, skilled in map, chart, use of Python, Javascript, data scraping; Qgis, ai2html; Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets and multiple data tools *ex-FRCN celebrated earlier as a Visiting Journalist in London Telegraph Newspaper *Holds Master’s degree of Science at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Master’s degree in Industrial and Labour Relations at University of Lagos, Bachelor's degree in English and Literary Studies at University of Ado Ekiti; Professional Diploma in Public Relations at Nigerian Institute of Public Relations *Won Best Reporting on Water and Sanitation, Rotary Humanitarian Reporting Award 2014, Education Reporter of the Year 2014, Overall Winner, Promasidor Quill Awards 2014; Co-Winner, 2014 Best Report on Children, Science Reporter of the Year 2015 (Runner-up), Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards 2017; Agriculture Reporter of the Year 2017, DAME Award 2018 *Worked as a Business journalist July 2019-Oct 2022 (3 years 4 months), Broadcast journalist March 2018-Jul 2019 (1 year 5 months), Punch Newspaper March 2011-March 2018 (7years 1 month) *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- THISNIGERIA media publication will hold every leader accountable-Highly celebrated Nigerian Journalist, ERIC OSAGIE, publisher …vow: ‘we will fight for the voiceless, report the news behind the news, beam our searchlight on hidden happenings and things people, especially the high and mighty do not want reported’ *“We are newspaper of the people for the people. We shall defend both the powerful and the powerless in a country where the rights of the weak and the powerless are often trampled on, we shall provide them a shoulder to lean on and a voice to be heard” *“We will oppose any form of injustice to any Nigerian irrespective of tribe, gender, region, religion or affiliations” *THISNIGERIA has a daily print edition, an e-copy as well as online daily reports *“ERIC OSAGIE is a thoroughly trained investigative journalist with decades of media experience across various mainstream publications in Nigeria. From his evergreen days as Features Editor in National Concord newspaper, worked briefly at ThisDAY publication, Saturday Editor at National Interest Newspapers, MD/Editor-in-chief, at New Telegraph newspaper to the SUN media group where he doubled as Managing Editor/Executive Director (Publications), DMD at The SUN on various occasions; , wrote a famous column called 'THE FLIPSIDE' since 2000. He is the author of 'THE BIG INTERVIEWS' presented to the public in 2019. 'THE BIG INTERVIEWS' featured his exclusive chit-chat with major Nigerian newsmakers including: Muhammadu Buhari, T.Y. Danjuma, Dim Emeka Ojukwu; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Shuehu Shagari, Victor Malu among other leaders.This Edo state born softly-spoken; ever-smiling, humble media giant is a newsman devoid of any scandal, an administrative icon and media mentor to millions of reporters”-Editorial Board, Naija Standard Newspaper *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative EDITOR
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2023 Election: I Have Delivered on My Promises for Nigerians, Done My Best-Nigeria’s President, BUHARI … ‘I am challenging the next president to make Nigeria one of the leading countries by the end of this century, I have laid a lasting legacy’ *‘I welcome and accept accolades and criticisms of my administration in equal measure’*‘Nigerians don’t really appreciate my sacrifice for the country. I think I’m being harassed. I believe I’m trying my best but still my best is not good enough for some people’ *‘The lofty achievements of Mr. President will leave many Nigerian critics of the regime breathless’-Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed *BY TITILOLA ADEPEJU/POLITICAL Correspondence, Abuja
2023 Election: I Have Delivered on My Promises for Nigerians, Done My Best-Nigeria’s President, BUHARI… more
- POLITICS is for serious minded technocrats, not for a jester in movies-Asiwaju BOLA AHMED TINUBU … mentioning Funke Akindele in my presence is an insult *Warns: ‘You cannot govern Lagos State the way you entertain people in films’ *Question in Yoruba language: “A fowl wants to enter a house, it is bending down, how tall is it in the first place?” *APC supporters sing in Lagos Secretariat: “…Who is Funke Akindele? (she is) an ant in the presence of the father of Lagos (Tinubu)” *Former Lagos governor instructs 57 local council chairmen to reach out to aggrieved members of the party at the grassroots in order to deliver more votes for APC at the general elections *“I urge all of us to work for the victory of Asiwaju at polling unit by polling unit, ward by ward, and local government by local government”-SANWO-OLU, Governor of Lagos State *BY TITILOLA ADEPEJU/POLITICAL Correspondence, Lagos
- NIGERIA ALARMING INSECURITY: Nigerian Returnee Businessman from Conakry Guinea, APOSTLE WISDOM MBAKWE killed by Assassins while about to bury Liberian wife who died in a Road Accident … killers caught, confessed to hide in uncompleted building under the cover of darkness *“Our brother had opened the door to sweep the compound. He first opened the back door to take the broom and packer, then left it slightly open while he went out through the front door to sweep the compound, oblivious of what was happening inside the house. He observed his Jewish religion's morning prayers. Just then, he heard the shout of ‘Yawhew, Yawhew, and rushed into the house just in time to see the deceased struggling with some men. One of the assailants tried to use a machete on his head, but he dodged, and it landed on his shoulders. We need justice”-MBAKWE Family member *“We are befuddled since my brother's wife died in a motor accident on 11th September while going to Nkwo Nmiri market with our mother and he was killed on 11th October, a month after, also on the same market day. The killers took his phones and that of his wife and we don’t know how to contact his in-laws in Liberia. We are perplexed and at a loss on what to do”-Sister of the deceased, Chinyere Ajonu *“We have arrested five persons over the alleged murder of a man one month after his wife died in a car accident. We have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the event”-CSP Mike Abattam, Police public relations officer, Imo State Police Command *BY SAM AILEDU ABRAHAMS/SENIOR Political Writer, Lagos
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OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40… more
- 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
- '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!”
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CONTROVERSY: PETER OBI, Labor Party Presidential Candidate is a Stubborn Social Media Noise Maker, Won’t Listen, He Cannot win Nigeria Presidential Election-PRINCE ARTHUR EZE, Anambra born billionaire … ‘Arthur Eze is a Political Cancer From Nigeria establishment which Must Be Rescued, alleges Peter Obi Campaign Council *‘‘I invited Obi face-to-face, asked him of his plans to win the presidential election, he had no idea. I advised him to drop his over-ambition, conserve his funds, and he rejected the idea. He is a huge joke. Politics is not a gamble or game. Atiku Abubakar, the presidential card bearer of Peoples Democratic Party is the next president of Nigeria. The former Vice president will hand over to Professor Charles Soludo at the end of the tenure’’ *“When we wrestle power from the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, the likes of Arthur Eze would no longer wield any influence in the country”-OBI *BY TITILOLA ADEPEJU/POLITICAL Correspondence, Lagos
CONTROVERSY: PETER OBI, Labor Party Presidential Candidate is a Stubborn Social Media Noise Maker, Won’t… more
- SPOT ON: IF 2023 Election Fails, Nigeria will be No More-OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, former Nigeria President … nation at a make or break juncture for a free, fair electioneering process, praying for unity *Says: ‘Politicians are capable of wreaking havoc which could divide the country if leaders fail to watch it’ *“If you stand on the truth, you stand for justice and equity, it is then that politicians will not be able to mess us around” *BY TOYE ALADEJO/POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
- My husband will fix the problem in Nigeria if elected, says Senator REMI Tinubu … Present administration of President Buhari has no magic wand to just solve every issue in Nigeria, since they inherited some crises from past governments *“One of the things that gladdens my heart is that Mr. President has done well in laying foundations for everlasting legacy in politics” *BY SAM AILEDU ABRAHAMS/SENIOR Political Writer, Lagos
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BLASPHEMY IN THE NAME OF POLITICS: We are Mechanics, Welders, Vulcanizers picked up at Eagle Square Car Park, Promised N100,000 each but shortchanged after APC unveiled TINUBU’S Vice Presidential Running Mate-FAKE Bishops Cry out … Let them pay us our balance, the organisers brought us church leaders’ clothes to wear and assured us we’d be taken care of, we will spill the bean *‘Those Fake bishops who appeared in a cassock to give Christian voters a false impression are criminals’-Christian Association of Nigeria *“Criminal elements as clerics who attended the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as the running mate of Bola Tinubu should be arrested immediately”-Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre *“Clergies in Abuja who witnessed the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as Vice Presidential candidate to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu are not known big names in Christendom”-TINUBU Campaign *BY TAMUNO DAVID/RELIGIOUS Correspondent, Abuja
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- DISGRACEFUL: UK Govt orders closure of Salvation Proclaimer Ministries, as Nigerian Church General Overseer, TOBI ADEGBOYEGA flees, Lavish £1.87 million on Yahoo Lifestyle evading Audit … accused of embezzlement, financial mismanagement and lack of transparency *‘The church was wound up after failing to properly account for over £1.87 million of outgoings and operating with a lack of transparency in the High Court on June 9, 2022 before Judge Burton. Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited, more commonly known as SPAC Nation, was liquidated in the public interest. The Official Receiver has been appointed as liquidator of the company’ *“Investigators interviewed one of the company’s directors, Adedapo Olugbenga Adegboyega, who was also known as Dapo Adegboyega or Pastor Dapo. During interviews, Mr Adegboyega said that the church group had over 2,000 members and 200 ordained ministers and pastors but failed to provide any supporting information. Further enquiries found that SPAC Nation either failed to comply or only partially complied with statutory requirements, including providing data to support claimed donations, and accounting records in support of £1.87 million of expenditure”-British Government website *“The court heard that SPAC Nation was incorporated in 2012, a charity set up to advance Christianity. Much of its charitable work was based in London, working particularly with vulnerable people, youth, and offenders”-INVESTIGATION *BY KAYODE ADEBAYO & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Biggest problem in America: Church leaders not Preaching, Teaching Obedience to God’s word -Pastor RONALD English, Greater Bosqueville Baptist Church, Waco, Texas … a person can be considered a good Christian in United States without obeying a single commandment of God's Holy Word *‘Many pastors are afraid of standing for what is right, not to offend those who gives ‘money’ to the ministry *‘Some televangelists will not preach injustice, oppression, and systemic wrongs since money for television appearance is tied to certain views for high rating’ *‘United States Supreme Court made wrong decision in Roe-v-Wade ruling against women *“America’s foundation is built on violence, nasty-history, whitewashed black history from schools to evade posterity where white slave owners broke up black families; raped black women; hung black men and saved their body parts as mementos” *INSIDE: Divine call into God’s ministry, job at Baylor University and Fatherhood experience *GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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TRUTH PREVAILS: Nigerian born American Medical Doctor, ADEKWEH OGECHUKWU, Not Guilty-U.S. Observer Newspaper ….Cleared of sexual allegation by State of Minnesota County of St.Louis Court Criminal Division Sixth Judicial District in Court File No: 69DU-CR-19-384, Medical License to be restored *BY MOFE ABULUDE/SPECIAL Crime Correspondent, North America
TRUTH PREVAILS: Nigerian born American Medical Doctor, ADEKWEH OGECHUKWU, Not Guilty-U.S. Observer Newspaper ….Cleared of… more
- Press FREEDOM Under Attack: Nigerian Epoch Times Journalist, LUKA BINNIYAT Handcuffed, Brutalised for exposing Police non-challant genocide against Christians in Northern Kaduna State …arrested since November 4, arraigned under Section 24 (B) of the Cyber crimes Act with electronically transmitting information *The charge relates to Binniyat’s story on October 29 titled, “In Nigeria: Police Decry Massacres as ‘Wicked’ But Make No Arrests” where he quotes Senator Danjuma Laah, who criticized Kaduna’s Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affair’ Samuel Aruwan for concealing facts on genocide *“My life is in continuous danger daily since I have written a lot about the plight of Christians under persistent attacks in the hands of Islamist Fulani militia groups. I have challenged the narratives of the Kaduna state government on the issues of security and the killings in Kaduna State”-BINNIYAT *“Nigerian authorities should cease all legal proceedings against journalist Luka Binniyat, release him immediately, and reform the country’s laws to prevent the criminalization of journalism”-Angela Quintal, Africa program coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists *BY TIMOTHY AKPAN/RELIGIOUS Editor, Middle-Belt Nigeria
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NO HIDING PLACE: Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music Agent sued in Trinidad & Tobago over Conspiracy to illegally stage concert …Cash money Brothers Promotions file charges in court *Lawsuit filed in the Port of Spain High Court, additionally names four local and U.S. based promoters and companies *“Any assertion that, in this instance, we contributed in any way to the planning and/or execution of last night’s event is simply untrue”-Jules Sobion of Caesar’s Army, Defendant “ We are demanding $25,000 in legal fees and US$7,000 for consultancy services for the concert”-Plaintiff *BY VIOLET ABRAHAM/SHOWBIZ Correspondent, Trinidad & Tobago/GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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- REVEALING: I am Happy My DNA Genealogy showed I am 43 percent Nigerian from West Africa-MEGHAN Markle, DUCHESS of SUSSEX on podcast … confirms she feels good about her root and confidence of black heritage identity *'Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation made unspecified donation to Save the Children orphanage in Nigeria as team deliver life-saving supplies to affected flood families’ *Thumbs down hurty-tone conversation: “I find it most embarrassing when you're saying a sentence and the intonation goes up. That’s why I keep cowering and tiptoeing into a room. I don’t like it when black women are being stereotyped as angry” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- BURNA BOY is a Fugitive, He is under criminal Investigation-Lagos State Police Command … Musician has no hiding place, must turn himself in, accused of ‘flirting’ with a married woman, police escorts fire gun at fun-loving Night Club customers *‘Force Headquarters ready to alert INTERPOL to tracks artist’s movement *“Burna Boy was in the VIP section of Club Cubana with three women when he spotted another ‘married woman’ in the company of her husband. The Grammy Award-winning artiste told Inspector Ibrahim, one of his police escorts to invite the ‘married woman’ to come join him. This gesture annoyed the lady’s husband, who lambasted Burna Boy, saying it was disrespectful for any man to make advances at a ‘married woman’. After some minutes, Burna Boy made advances towards the ‘married woman’ again, a development that infuriated her husband and his friends who had gathered at the club and the matter soon degenerated. During the heated moment, Inspector Ibrahim brought out his service pistol and released fire multiple times as the musician laughed aloud non-stop”-Eye Witness on scene *Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police condemns shooting involving the police escorts attached to Burna Boy, orders full scale round-the-clock probe *BY DAYO ADEBANJO/SHOWBIZ Correspondent, Lagos
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In need of URGENT HELP! Nigeria’s Legendary Footballer, HENRY NWOSU Suffering Acute Heart Ailment … undergoing critical medical treatment at Asaba Specialist Hospital *Imo State Government steps in for medical assistance, ready to fly him Abroad if health becomes worse * “We won’t forget the prominent role you have played and continue to play in Imo state and Nigeria through developing and promoting of football and sports in general. We will make sure you get all the support you need as we pray for you to recover very soon and get back to your cheerful and playful self. Governor Hope Uzodinma has ensured he gets adequate medical attention even if it includes flying him abroad for medical treatment”-Imo State Commissioner for Youth & Sports Development, Hon. Dan Chike Ogu *“Nigerians should keep praying for God to heal me of this heart problem. I am passing through a lot of pains daily”-NWOSU cries out on sick bed *BY UCHE AMAECHI/SPORTS Reporter, Delta State
In need of URGENT HELP! Nigeria’s Legendary Footballer, HENRY NWOSU Suffering Acute Heart Ailment …… more
- WAY TO GO: Former International Heavyweight Boxing Champion in America, ‘The Nigerian Gentleman’, ENOBONG UMOHETTE Returns to the Ring, after 8 years of earlier Retirement …knocks out William "Rugged Billy" Myers at Cincinnati, Ohio, with a swollen face, black eye in an explosive match *Lights up fighting arena with a remarkable performance, raises Nigeria Flag *ex- Nigerian national amateur Super Heavyweight Boxing Champion was a former Nigerian Secret Service Intelligence operative *Speaking from residence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: “Life outside the boxing ring and fatherhood had caused me to put on more than 130lbs in about 2 years after retirement, which made my toddler, daughters ask that I return to the boxing ring again, as an athletic Dad in build and frame” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- DEVELOPING: I have Resigned as Super Eagles Head Coach, Ashamed Nigeria Failed woefully to Qualify for 2022 World Cup -AUSTIN Eguavoen … ‘I will now return to my role as Technical Director of all national teams’, as stated on Brilla Radio Sports FM * Nigerian Football Federation yet to release an official statement * Nigerians calling for a total overhaul of the football federation *BY TINA AMAECHI/SPORTS Correspondent, ABUJA
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Glory of NIGERIA Abroad: Nigerian born Ibadan boy, ADEBAYO ADEPOJU, Master’s degree holder protecting America’s Cyber Command Fleet for United States Navy … part of cyber experts taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy *plays crucial role in defending against cyber threats, cyber space in support of the command’s mission to collect, analyze and report on communication signals using computers, specialized computer-assisted equipment, and video display terminals *“The Navy has been out there on the frontline both at sea and on the ground making sure our adversaries are kept at bay. We have a dedicated team of intel service members who ensure we are safe from cyber attack. Adebayo Adepoju is part of this crucial team. Fleet Cyber Command is on the frontlines to thwart malicious efforts in cyberspace. We are engaged against adversaries, around the globe and around the clock-24/7/365”-Vice Admiral Ross Myers, commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. 10th Fleet *”My service in the United States Navy is a dedication to serve my country and be part of something greater than myself. I’m honored to serve this country that has done so much for me. Joining the Navy was a challenge I needed to learn from. I’m thankful for the lessons I learned growing up in Nigeria that I continue to use today”-ADEPOJU *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
Glory of NIGERIA Abroad: Nigerian born Ibadan boy, ADEBAYO ADEPOJU, Master’s degree holder protecting America’s… more
- Re-Branding NIGERIA Overseas: Meet WENDY OKOLO, a-30-year-old Nigerian born Aeronautic & Space Administration Genius, First African Woman in America’s NASA history …received Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering at 26 from University of Texas, Arlington *Earlier worked as a Summer Researcher at Air Force Research Laboratory- a scientific organization operated by the United States Air Force Material Command *Presently working as Aerospace Research Engineer at the Ames Research Center for National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Silicon Valley *Former president of the society of women engineers had Bachelors, Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering at same varsity *“I found an error in NASA code system and fixed it. That turned my destiny around for good. I owe my current feat to my all-time heroes – my sisters – who gave me biology and other science lessons through their everyday realities. Education breaks all barriers of limitations in life”-OKOLO *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- INSPIRING: Nigerian born Naturalized British, SILAS ADEKUNLE is youngest Africa’s Robotics Billionaire in Britain …26-year-old creates first gaming robot in Europe ‘MekaMon’, earned $7.5million for selling 500 robots *Acquired First Class degree in Robotics, Received Honorary Doctorate degree of Technology at University of West England *Revered as a Young leader in Technology Entrepreneurship, listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, Named to Financial Times Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in Technology *Signed exclusive distribution deal with Apple to sell product in United States and Britain *Robotics’ company developed an App which controls ‘MekaMon’ portal to digital content, having earned $12million from investors *“We are now focused on using ‘MekaMon’ to develop Robotics education ecosystem across Africa and cloud infrastructure for industrial automation in the United Kingdom”- ADEKUNLE *BY SIMON IYIOLA/ROBOTICS Editor, Europe & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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MEET Nigerian ‘Ogun State boy’, a Naturalized British Billionaire, ADEBAYO OGUNLESI, owner of Gatwick, Edinburgh, 3 other Airports in United Kingdom…Investment banker received first-class honours in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University in England, bought London Gatwick Airport For £1.5 Billion cash *Trained lawyer single-handedly transformed fast dilapidating Gatwick International Airport in London into a state-of-the-art affair, making it one of the best airports on the planet *Soft-speaking economist owns over 5,889 units of The Goldman Sachs stock worth over $13,927,492, Net worth estimated at $3.5 billion as of 2020 *Got a J.D. magna cum laude and Master’s degree in Law from Harvard Law School, Served as a law clerk to Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall of the United States Supreme Court *Recipient of International Center in New York’s Award of Excellence, cited one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine *He is Chairman and Managing Partner at the private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners, Son of First Nigerian Professor of Medicine *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Editor & TINA BAMIDELE/Business Correspondent, London
MEET Nigerian ‘Ogun State boy’, a Naturalized British Billionaire, ADEBAYO OGUNLESI, owner of Gatwick, Edinburgh,… more
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A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
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- BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIANS in Texas celebrate passage of Nigeria's First Class Bayelsa Traditional Ruler, HRH KING PETER ODIKEME OKERE, the Amananaowei of Peretorugbene Kingdom ABIRI 1...Hosts Service of Song in Redeemed Christian Church of God House on the Rock, Grand Prairie *Highly respected monarch with no single scandal contribute immensely to Humanity, Human Capital Development for Niger-Delta Youths *Preached love, lived a life of Integrity with unparalleled lasting legacy till he conquered death *Fought for Infrastructural Growth, stopped impostors from enriching themselves with Community loot *Devout Christian, a Chief Pharmacy Technician encouraged spread of the gospel, outreach crusades in the community, detest Occultism in Coronation *Pioneer leader that encouraged youths' Employment, Skills' Acquisition and Western Education *Famous Pentecostal preacher, Pastor O.J Kuye reflects on the essence of life in a sermon titled: 'The King Has Died' BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
- CONFESSION: 'My LIFE is in Danger in Nigeria for Being GAY, Don't Deport Me from Britain'-ADENIYI RAJI, 43 year old Nigerian seeking Asylum in UK cries out ….Lament: 'I have been receiving death threats on social media, I was attacked several times'* 'My ex-wife caught me and my former partner in bed pant down. As soon as she saw us, she raised the alarm. People gathered and started beating us severely. After that, she divorced me' * 'My employers in Lagos sacked me for being Gay. The Nigerian police started publishing my pictures and my name in the Nigerian national dailies. They kept saying that anyone who has useful information that could lead to my arrest should come forward' *Raji’s solicitor, Bhaveshri Patel-Chandegra, an immigration specialist at the law firm Duncan Lewis: “The court has looked at his case and nullified all his evidence that he is at serious risk if removed to Nigeria but there’s been no evidence that his documents aren’t genuine” *“The UK has a proud history of granting asylum to those who need our protection and each claim is carefully considered on its individual merits”-Home Office spokesperson BY IRETI IPADEOLA/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, UK
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Sad Exit: Nigeria’s Guardian Newspaper longest former Features Editor, EBERE AHANIHU dies of Heart Attack in Canada home…arrived Ottawa as a refugee after threats to life over expose on HIV/AIDS, completed a PhD program at Carleton University *Deceased dissertation titled: ‘Digitizing Failure: Power and Development in Nigerian e-Schools’ *Travelled widely, reporting on human rights, development and HIV/AIDS work brought threats from law enforcement agents *Ex-Canadian ambassador touched by the journalist’s exemplary lifestyle kick-starts a-gofundme page to support the family *“We need journalists like this who are fearless in their pursuit of truth. It’s a big loss for journalism to lose someone at their prime like this”-Robert Peck, a former Canadian ambassador who served first overseas posting as a diplomat in Lagos *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Editor & MADU UCHE/Staff Writer, Canada
Sad Exit: Nigeria’s Guardian Newspaper longest former Features Editor, EBERE AHANIHU dies of Heart Attack… more
- Let Justice Roll: TWO Nigerians: A Dee Jay, Taxi Driver handcuffed for stealing 180,000 pounds from Ireland’s Pandemic Unemployment Payment …security agents foiled attempt to launder extra One million pounds, names are Oluwagbewikeke Lewis, Bashiru Aderibigbe *Irish law enforcement wire taps conversation of suspects’ plan to hack government’s bank account *‘We have evidence to show criminal gangs operated by Oluwagbewikeke Lewis, Bashiru Aderibigbe illegally harvested 74 bank account information through their bogus email, sets up 57 bank accounts in online prepaid financial services using false passports’-Irish government *BY ROSE MANDE/SPECIAL Anti-money laundering reporter, Dublin
- HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SHATTERED DREAM: NIGERIAN 7-foot-2 Homeless man, CLIFFORD ETADAFIMUE Arrested in United States ...Lured into America with promise of hoax Basketball careers *21 year old earlier squat in a homeless shelter *Had multiple encounters with New Hampshire Police in Nashua * “Clifford refused to stand and enter the rear of the van. After several minutes and multiple orders for Clifford to enter the van, myself and other officers picked Clifford up and assisted him into the rear of the van. It took 10 police officers to move this 350-pound homeless Nigerian into booking. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest for refusing to cooperate”- Sgt. Adalberto Garcia of the Nashua Police Department * “He is facing potential mental health issues and suffering from a medical condition that requires the use of a glucose meter”-City Police BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN FOREIGN BUREAU CHIEF
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian born Naturalized American, TAIWO ADELEYE opens first African Restaurant, Nightclub in Michigan…selling food that represents Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage *Establishes African bar ‘Tatse’ where people eat various meals, dishes made from spicy recipes *Ensure ‘Alobosa’, which translate ‘Onion’ in Yoruba language rules the night for English premiership/American soccer fans and party lovers with huge televisions on stand *Evening hours kicks off every Friday in All Black Afrobeat Music Jam Night and attendees wear black clothing as a sign of black historical empowerment *Place grandmothers’ pictures on wall above the food for people to see, Maternal grandmother taught him how to cook and Paternal grandmother fostered in him a love for education *”I watch the English Premier League. When I go around, I find it difficult to find a bar that understands that there are other people that don’t just want to watch American football, but English Premier League or Champions League. As such, I want to ensure the chef and soccer fan set out to create a space where Africans, and some Americans, can watch games while eating my American-infused Nigerian dishes”-ADELEYE * BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian born Naturalized American, TAIWO ADELEYE opens first African Restaurant, Nightclub in Michigan…selling… more
- Historic Discovery in South Carolina! CHARLESTON: Largest port city in America where 20 million Africans were sold inside Old Slave Mart …African slaves bound in chains mouth, feet from home town in Nigeria’s Calabar/Ibo Bite of Niger-Delta, Angola, Ghana, Gambia; Benin Republic *Corrupt African Kings collude with Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese; British authorities to trade African men, women and children into Slavery in exchange for gifts *African Slaves cried until no tears in the eyes, separated against their will, forced to work on farms for long hours without payment, built Ellis Island in the South while in bondage; sold for 100 and 200 sterling per person ($11,630 and $23,200) in today's money *End of the Civil War in 1865 marked the ‘official’ end to slavery-the year 13th Amendment to United States Constitution outlawing slavery *Enslaved Africans performed various jobs-from manual labor, housekeeping to skilled trades, Slaves traded or ‘rented’ out to other masters and if an enslaved person worked for someone else, his or her owner would be paid the wages-INVESTIGATION *80 percent African Americans trace one of their ancestors in family to those who arrived in Charleston-International African American Museum *Charleston city council apologizes to Black community for role in Slave trade at Juneteenth *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN International Investigative Editor who was in Charleston
- Mouth-watering Mama Africa Meal in Hot Demand: Nigeria’s locally-made FUFU, Egusi Soup now viral in America, ruling Menu main Food…attracts 250 million viewers on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook; LinkedIn within 7 days *Africans in Diaspora, African-Americans, Latinas place online order for meal, others visit African Restaurants for pick-up to avoid delay * “I don’t know what they(African food stores) put it in, I couldn’t even start to guess. I started the #fufu or #fufuchallenge tags for new lovers of #Fufu and Egusi soup on TikTok. I drove nearly 80 miles in search of an African Kitchen. I found a Nigerian restaurant. I settled on two: egusi and okro (okra) soup. In my car, still parked outside the restaurant, I filmed myself as I dipped a mouthful of dough into the okro soup. “Bomb — it is so worth it”-Joeneen Hull, a Black American lady * “Our business income quadrupled the week after Joeneen Hull highlighted our Los Angeles Nigerian restaurant on TikTok. We have been selling Nigerian food at a fast pace”-Veronica Shoyinka, owner Veronica kitchen *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Editor
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My WIFE is a serial Liar, she abandoned me when I needed her most, ran away to Canada-Sheriff Lawal, Nigerian welder man begs court for divorce …She deceived me into believing she was to attend a job interview in Abuja and I prayed in my heart for her *“Shakirat broke my heart. She lies about everything. I saw her last on Nov. 16, 2020 when she said she was going for a job interview in Abuja. I later learnt she went to Canada. Lying is her habit. She has since left her matrimonial home, left me, has not returned till date; neither has she communicated with me. Her family members did not tell me of her whereabouts even though they knew her movement. I can deduce there’s no more love between us, so I have approached the court to grant me a divorce”-Troubled Hubby *“From the evidence of the petitioner which is the only evidence before this court, this court is convinced that the respondent has no interest in the marriage anymore. More so if she could abandon her matrimonial home without the consent of her husband who does not know her whereabouts, only to discover later that she had travelled abroad. This is enough to show that there is no more love between the two”-Adeniyi Koledoye, President, Igando Customary Court *BY GABRIEL OYETADE/JUDICIAL Correspondent, Lagos
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- FORGERY: Nigerian Asylum-seeking lady, OSAMUDIAMEN OGIE pleads guilty to using stolen Irish passport to gain entry into Dublin …says she fled persecution in Nigeria after experiencing gender and sexuality-based violence *Hide Nigerian passport to cover true identity, agreed guilty to crime *Charged under Irish Passports Act and Theft and Fraud Act, arrived Dublin on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul *Court heard this was the suspect's first time to enter the State, sparing criminal conviction and jail sentence *“This 26-year-old Nigerian suspect had no prior criminal convictions and I have applied the Probation of Offenders Act on this case”-Judge Kelly, Dublin District Court *BY DAVID IBITE/SPECIAL Immigration Correspondent, Dublin & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
- Nigeria Immigration Service arrests AMERICAN secretly hiding Firearms at Lagos Airport …Houston passenger arrived aboard United Airline flight, boasts of dual citizenship showing Nigerian passport *Refused to declare checked-in firearms in aviation form, claim he has right to carry firearms anywhere in the world due to his approval of the United States government to carry firearm *“Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted a passenger with firearms during screening at 10:30am. The passenger undergoing scrutiny from officials of the service will be handed over to the relevant authorities after interrogation. We learnt the passenger with dual citizenship had approval of the U.S Government to carry firearms. In civil aviation, passengers with firearms are expected to declare them at the port of entry while boarding and also declare them on arrival at their destination. We are yet to verify the documents he’s carrying as stipulated in international laws on firearms carriage and the paper which permitted him to carry the firearms could not be authenticated”-Nigeria Immigration Service statement *BY RECHEAL ADETUTU ADEBAYO/DIPLOMATIC Reporter, Lagos
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH United States Govt: AMERICA is awarding $4million Grant for project Action against Child Labor Trafficking in West Africa-THEA LEE, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs *‘Project to support ECOWAS and the Federal Government of Nigeria in implementing regional and national action plans that will address child labor crisis from December 2022 to December 2026’ *To avert Corruption: ‘The Department of Labor has a rigorous process to select our grant recipients and partners, we will continuously monitor our projects to ensure proper accountability of funding’ *“We want to be good stewards of taxpayer money while implementing the Biden-Harris Administration’s worker-centered policies”-LEE *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH United States Govt:
AMERICA is awarding $4million Grant for project Action...
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Petrol Price in NIGERIA is 8th Cheapest in the world-ZUTOBI, a world acclaimed international driver’s education company …Africa’s most populous black nation in global index position at petrol price of $0.40 equivalent to $1.82 per gallon *Venezuela ranked first with cheapest petrol price of $0.11 per gallon, followed by Libya at $0.15 and Iran in third position with a petrol price of $0.15 *Hong Kong has the highest price of petrol anywhere in the world at $13.10 per gallon *BY CHIMENEA SAMUEL/TRANSPORTATION Reporter
Petrol Price in NIGERIA is 8th Cheapest in the world–ZUTOBI, a world acclaimed international driver’s...
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SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY: Nigerian Man, KEHINDE DUROJAIYE surprisingly transformed a bunch of junk to build ‘Airplane Car’ running on Solar Energy, Petrol in Lagos State … aero-amphibious jet car is fast, runs at 120km/hour, enjoys jolly ride from Abuja to Akure *Vehicle capable of operating on land and water, claims he is a self trained inventor *“I hope my invention will one day be a common sight across Nigeria, and help transform the nation’s aviation and auto sector in the country. I believe in Nigeria. I need financial help and engagement from the State and Federal Government to create this technology into a platform of positive image rebranding for our country Abroad and generating huge funds for the country. Technology is the future of Nigeria in wealth creation”-DUROJAIYE *BY TOPE ADEYEMI/INVENTION Reporter, South West NIGERIA
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY:
Nigerian Man, KEHINDE DUROJAIYE surprisingly transformed a bunch of junk to build...
GONE TOO SOON: Nigeria’s former minister daughter, PILOT ADZUAYI EWUGA, 11 others DIE in plane crash … passed in a mini-aircraft belonging to Caverton Aviation Cameroon *Aircraft flew from Yaounde Nsimalen Airport to Belabo in the east of the country when air traffic services lost radio contact *Deceased was second daughter of Senator Solomon Ewuga, a stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party in Nasarawa State *AHMADU AMINU/INTERNATIONAL Correspondent, Cameroon
GONE TOO SOON:
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Nigerian Center Immigration Clinic officially unveiled in United States *Group to assist Nigerian citizens in the community in a walk-in who require legal assistance regarding legal immigration, Green Card procession and American Naturalization *Celebrate Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent proclamation declaring October 1, 2022, as Nigerian American Day in the District *BY CHUDI OWUNIKU/GROUP Political Editor, Abuja & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor
Nigerian Center Immigration Clinic officially unveiled in United States
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SHOCKING: Nigeria join four other countries on World Bank debtors’ list …accumulates $1.3bn IDA debt within a fiscal year, debt different from outstanding loan of $486m from World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development *Rated fifth on World Bank list with $11.7bn IDA debt stock in Fiscal Year 2021 *“Nigeria’s debt remains sustainable, albeit vulnerable and costly, especially due to large and growing financing from the Central Bank of Nigeria”-World Bank *BY ABAYOMI OLUSEGUN/ECONOMY Correspondent, Abuja
SHOCKING:
Nigeria join four other countries on World Bank debtors’ list
…accumulates $1.3bn IDA debt...
American Jury indicts Nigerian Couple for fraudulently receiving $76,000 in a Real Estate Scam-United States Secret Service … Suspects: Caesar Oruade, Ayana Saunders convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to launder money *Wife receives fund in United States, wires same to husband bank account in Nigeria, lied to American bankers money came from ‘investors’ who were funding the making of Nigerian films through suspects’ production company *“In May 2017, a computer intrusion at a real estate company resulted in a Memphis woman’s $76,000 payment on a home purchase being diverted to the bank account of California resident Jeffrey Cranford. Agents investigating the case followed the money and found that the $76,000 had been ‘chopped’ and sent to several other U.S. bank account holders before ultimately being wired to an account in Nigeria”-FBI *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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Breaking News: ThisDay’s Former Deputy Editor, The Guardian’s ex-Assistant Editor, TUNDE OKOLI appointed Editor-at-Large, anchors ‘AMERICA Notes’ …to report on life’s experience of immigrants in United States in a breezy, stylish, flowing weekly article *Graduate of Theatre Arts & Media Studies at University of Calabar studying for Master’s degree in Visual Culture at Illinois State University, won several media awards in Nigeria, attend lots of international media seminars in Europe * “Nigerians, Africans and the world will witness a new style of Africa’s journalism never experienced before. My weekly column will be factual, deep, incisive and analytical. I promise not to hold anything back in this voyage of news analysis. I will bring all my wealth of media knowledge to bear on this column”-OKOLI *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Editor
Breaking News:
ThisDay’s Former Deputy Editor, The Guardian’s ex-Assistant Editor, TUNDE OKOLI appointed...
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...
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SATANIC: 3 Nigerian NURSES arrested in Delta State for stealing Dead Child’s organs for money ritual … busted after removal of eyes, nose and ear of a deceased newborn baby, blames the Devil *Hospital earlier released deceased child to family after he was confirmed dead by a pediatric, however, brought back by the parents who alleged the removal of the human parts *“Delta State Police Command can confirm the incident. The suspects have been arrested. It is true that this sad event happened. The information we got was that the child was delivered to another hospital but we were referred to that hospital where the child died”- Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer *BY ANITA AMAECHI/CRIME CORRESPONDENT, ASABA
SATANIC:
3 Nigerian NURSES arrested in Delta State for stealing Dead Child’s organs for money ritual ...
ARRESTED: Nigerian Most Dangerous Los Angeles Criminal, CHARLES CHUKWUMA ONWUEMELIE busted for 68 Armed Robberies in United States… conceal identity for 24 months, wear different hats, a face mask, rubber gloves and handgun *“Los Angeles District Attorney’s office filed 16 counts of robbery against Onwuemelie for the crimes that occurred in the city of Los Angeles”-LAPD *“29-year-old suspect held on $1.4 million bail, used a handgun to steal at gas stations, 7-Elevens, and Walmarts. The robberies have occurred throughout Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles”- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department *GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
ARRESTED:
Nigerian Most Dangerous Los Angeles Criminal, CHARLES CHUKWUMA ONWUEMELIE busted for 68 Armed...
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REVEALING: I Have Evidence that BUHARI Government is Having Direct Links with Boko Haram -BABA AHMED DATTI, Labour Party Vice Presidential Candidate … Says: ‘Nigerians should not listen to APC about securing Nigeria after eight years of abject insecurity in the country’ *“In 2013, the Federal Government of Nigeria invited a certain group (Boko Haram) into dialogue. That group nominated a highly placed Nigerian to represent them, no name called. It took that individual about three days to repudiate and then just over a year later, the same group attempted the life of that individual. Look at that very well. The reason why we are not saying too much is because we know too much. Whoever knows too little is talking too much now. I had to pray in my heart before telling what I just told you” *BY YAARI HABIBU/CHIEF CRIME Correspondent, Abuja
REVEALING:
I Have Evidence that BUHARI Government is Having Direct Links with Boko Haram -BABA AHMED...
JUST IN: EFCC Did Not Arrest Me for Forgery, only a Media Spin by Fake Journalists -FEMI Fani-Kayode, former Nigeria’s Aviation Minister …Argue: ‘I was invited to their office. I flew down to Lagos to see them. The anti-graft agency officers were polite and professional to me’. I was granted bail on self-recognition’ *‘We detained and grilled Femi Fani Kayode for over 6 hours on Tuesday evening. For a period of five times, he has written sick letter severally to court from the same hospital claiming doctors had placed him on bed rest to evade trial. He was granted bail on self-recognition, to appear in court again November 30”-Counsel for the EFCC, Bilikisu Buhari *BY TOLA EWA/Anti-graft reporter, Lagos
JUST IN:
EFCC Did Not Arrest Me for Forgery, only a Media Spin by Fake Journalists -FEMI Fani-Kayode,...
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MAJEK FASHEK in New York: ‘So Long, Too Long’ for burial in Nigeria, Still ‘A Prisoner of Conscience in Death’ …He worked with Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Danny Erskine , sang for Nelson Mandela’s freedom during apartheid period * BY George Elijah Otumu, American Foreign Bureau Chief, Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA/National President, Nigerian-American Press Association email: elijahotumu@yahoo.com
MAJEK FASHEK in New York: ‘So Long, Too Long’ for burial in Nigeria, Still ‘A...
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA “Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence” ― Arthur C. Clarke, 3001: The Final Odyssey BY EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL: AFRICAN UNION FAILURE IN AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ SLAVERY IN LIBYA
“Never attribute to malevolence...
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...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE in AMERICA: Nigerian born Professor at Duquesne Catholic University, MAURICE IWUCHUKWU stabbed to Death by Wife, American Suspect shot self to evade Arrest …Nigerians in the Diaspora petitions U.S. government, demand full investigation *Allegheny County Police received a distress call requesting a check on the well-being of the victim later found dead in his house with a woman, Charce Dunn *Incident occurred on Tuesday, January 18, 2023, duo’s bodies found along Thorncrest Drive, Wilkins Township around 10 am *“The U.S. authorities would have to investigate the incident and notify the Nigerian embassy”-Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Public Relations Officer of NIDO “This is a tragedy for all involved and our thoughts and prayers are with Professor Iwuchukwu’s colleagues, students, friends, and loved ones”-University’s spokesman, Gabriel Welsch *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE in AMERICA:
Nigerian born Professor at Duquesne Catholic University, MAURICE IWUCHUKWU...
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MARRIED FOR LIFE: Celebrating African Traditional Heritage Overseas Nigerian born American lovers, Software Engineers showcase Yoruba, Igbo Culture to Marry in Philadelphia *Met by destiny, dated for nine months, began romantic relationship in New York *In honor of Yoruba traditions, AMOS AKINOLA and his groomsmen laid flat on the floor, at the feet of his future in-laws, to show respect *As an Igbo bride, OBIAJULU ‘Ajulu’ ADIGWE had her “igba nkwu,” or wine carrying, during which she received a cup of palm wine from her father, who then instructed her to go into the crowd, find the man she wanted to marry, and bring him back. When she found him, she presented the wine, which Amos drank *Couples danced non-stop to various Nigerian music and live performances by invited entertainers *“Our wedding is rich, cultural, heartwarming-and unforgettable”-Couple after marriage *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
MARRIED FOR LIFE: Celebrating African Traditional Heritage Overseas
Nigerian born American lovers, Software...
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Special Report after 10 months Investigation: Survival Inside MAKOKO: Africa’s largest fishing village where 400,000 Nigerians live on water, land …Children attend school on floating river, Slum has little access to electricity or clean sanitation *Every 15 households share communal latrines, as excreta, kitchen waste and polythene bags go straight into the water *Community speak in ‘Egun’ language traceable to descendants of Benin republic and Badagry-a coastal town in Lagos State *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE Editor who was in Lagos, Nigeria
Special Report after 10 months Investigation:
Survival Inside MAKOKO: Africa’s largest fishing village...
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TRENDING: Nigerian born Naomi Campbell’s protégé TOMIWA rules Paris Fashion Scene, Model for SAINT brand …Lights Europe biggest designer’s most influential brands *Featured on Balmain, Celine to Lacoste and Louis Vuitton label *Becomes frequent face on runways, starring in global campaigns and featured on e-commerce high fashion platforms to a captive international audience of tens of millions * “Having relocated to France, I must say it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s absolutely exhilarating to be immersed in the architecture, the museums and street art. I have always wanted to live in another country. It was easy to move to Paris from Nigeria for me. I will continue to make Nigeria proud Abroad”-Tomiwa *BY ROBERTA IMADE/EUROPE Fashion Editor & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
TRENDING:
Nigerian born Naomi Campbell’s protégé TOMIWA rules Paris Fashion Scene, Model for SAINT...
Historic: Nigeria’s Ibo model, MARISTELLA OKPALA showcases Africa’s rich culture to the world, win Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2021 pageant…inspired by ‘Mmanwa’ a traditional female masquerade in southeastern Nigeria *Costume mask made by Filipino designer Kennedy Jhon Gasper using African beads, stone & craft featuring a colourful ancient back cape *‘My design was to protect children and women against any form of abuse. This costume pays attention to the strong will of women in attaining whatever height they want to attain, no matter the challenges faced while reaching their desired goals’-MARISTELLA *BY CLARA ANABOR/FASHION & Style Editor, Europe
Historic:
Nigeria’s Ibo model, MARISTELLA OKPALA showcases Africa’s rich culture to the world, win...
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GOD STILL ANSWER PRAYERS: After 25 years of Marriage, Failed IVF, no more Menstrual circle experience, God bless us with Triplets-Deacon MICHAEL Nwankwo & wife, Victoria Says… ‘There is nothing God cannot do, only if we put our trust completely in Him’ *‘We gave our first daughter Uzumma, which means ‘Shout of goodness, good happening or good event’, called our son ‘Chimbuchhi’ which means ‘My God is God’ and ‘Oluedo’ meaning ‘Wealth’ *BY BODE IYIOLA/Religious Reporter
GOD STILL ANSWER PRAYERS:
After 25 years of Marriage, Failed IVF, no more Menstrual circle experience,...
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nigerian Scholar, Naturalized American OGBEWERE BANKOLE IJEWEREME becomes Logistic Specialist Sailor for U.S. Navy …39-year-old Skillful in Cyber-security and Public Affairs, earlier lectured in an American online college as Adjunct Assistant Professor *Had Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration at Ambrose Alli University, Masters Degree in Public Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University, graduated in Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University *Migrated from Nigeria for the United States under wife’s expatriate immigrant permanent visa slot, becomes a Citizen within two years *“My oath as a Sailor totally prevents me from posting and commenting on political issues. It is totally against Uniform Military Code of Justice with grievous consequences” -IJEWEREME *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
Nigerian Scholar, Naturalized American OGBEWERE BANKOLE IJEWEREME becomes...
SHOCKING Development: I Was Robbed, My Properties Stolen inside Hilton Baltimore Hotel Room in United States -Nigerian musician, Jaywon lament *“I left my hotel today #hiltonbaltimore to the music studio only to come back and I couldn’t find my luggage, my carry on bag with my laptop. My gold chain, clothes, shoes, slides are all gone. Someone emptied my suite #hiltonbaltimoreinnerharbor this wasn’t the Christmas I had wanted” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor
SHOCKING Development:
I Was Robbed, My Properties Stolen inside Hilton Baltimore Hotel Room in United...
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2023 Election: I Have Delivered on My Promises for Nigerians, Done My Best-Nigeria’s President, BUHARI … ‘I am challenging the next president to make Nigeria one of the leading countries by the end of this century, I have laid a lasting legacy’ *‘I welcome and accept accolades and criticisms of my administration in equal measure’*‘Nigerians don’t really appreciate my sacrifice for the country. I think I’m being harassed. I believe I’m trying my best but still my best is not good enough for some people’ *‘The lofty achievements of Mr. President will leave many Nigerian critics of the regime breathless’-Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed *BY TITILOLA ADEPEJU/POLITICAL Correspondence, Abuja
2023 Election:
I Have Delivered on My Promises for Nigerians, Done My Best-Nigeria’s President, BUHARI
…...
POLITICS is for serious minded technocrats, not for a jester in movies-Asiwaju BOLA AHMED TINUBU … mentioning Funke Akindele in my presence is an insult *Warns: ‘You cannot govern Lagos State the way you entertain people in films’ *Question in Yoruba language: “A fowl wants to enter a house, it is bending down, how tall is it in the first place?” *APC supporters sing in Lagos Secretariat: “…Who is Funke Akindele? (she is) an ant in the presence of the father of Lagos (Tinubu)” *Former Lagos governor instructs 57 local council chairmen to reach out to aggrieved members of the party at the grassroots in order to deliver more votes for APC at the general elections *“I urge all of us to work for the victory of Asiwaju at polling unit by polling unit, ward by ward, and local government by local government”-SANWO-OLU, Governor of Lagos State *BY TITILOLA ADEPEJU/POLITICAL Correspondence, Lagos
POLITICS is for serious minded technocrats, not for a jester in movies-Asiwaju BOLA AHMED TINUBU
…...
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OPINION: ‘AFRICAN Slavery is still thriving in the world today’-Nigeria President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI …There are 40 million men, women and children living in forced servitude * Modern form includes: debt bondage, enslavement of war captives, commercial sexual exploitation/ forced domestic servitude, holding people held against their will and controlling their movements * We must remember that slavery is not simply a campaign of hatred; it is the pursuit of profit. One way to extinguish it in its current forms, therefore, is to make it economically unfeasible
‘AFRICAN
Slavery is still thriving in the world today’–Nigeria
President,...
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...
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SPOT ON: IF 2023 Election Fails, Nigeria will be No More-OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, former Nigeria President … nation at a make or break juncture for a free, fair electioneering process, praying for unity *Says: ‘Politicians are capable of wreaking havoc which could divide the country if leaders fail to watch it’ *“If you stand on the truth, you stand for justice and equity, it is then that politicians will not be able to mess us around” *BY TOYE ALADEJO/POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT, ABUJA
SPOT ON:
IF 2023 Election Fails, Nigeria will be No More-OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, former Nigeria President
…...
My husband will fix the problem in Nigeria if elected, says Senator REMI Tinubu … Present administration of President Buhari has no magic wand to just solve every issue in Nigeria, since they inherited some crises from past governments *“One of the things that gladdens my heart is that Mr. President has done well in laying foundations for everlasting legacy in politics” *BY SAM AILEDU ABRAHAMS/SENIOR Political Writer, Lagos
My husband will fix the problem in Nigeria if elected, says Senator REMI Tinubu
… Present administration...
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BLASPHEMY IN THE NAME OF POLITICS: We are Mechanics, Welders, Vulcanizers picked up at Eagle Square Car Park, Promised N100,000 each but shortchanged after APC unveiled TINUBU’S Vice Presidential Running Mate-FAKE Bishops Cry out … Let them pay us our balance, the organisers brought us church leaders’ clothes to wear and assured us we’d be taken care of, we will spill the bean *‘Those Fake bishops who appeared in a cassock to give Christian voters a false impression are criminals’-Christian Association of Nigeria *“Criminal elements as clerics who attended the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as the running mate of Bola Tinubu should be arrested immediately”-Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre *“Clergies in Abuja who witnessed the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as Vice Presidential candidate to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu are not known big names in Christendom”-TINUBU Campaign *BY TAMUNO DAVID/RELIGIOUS Correspondent, Abuja
BLASPHEMY IN THE NAME OF POLITICS:
We are Mechanics, Welders, Vulcanizers picked up at Eagle Square Car...
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TRUTH PREVAILS: Nigerian born American Medical Doctor, ADEKWEH OGECHUKWU, Not Guilty-U.S. Observer Newspaper ….Cleared of sexual allegation by State of Minnesota County of St.Louis Court Criminal Division Sixth Judicial District in Court File No: 69DU-CR-19-384, Medical License to be restored *BY MOFE ABULUDE/SPECIAL Crime Correspondent, North America
TRUTH PREVAILS:
Nigerian born American Medical Doctor, ADEKWEH OGECHUKWU, Not Guilty-U.S. Observer Newspaper
….Cleared...
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NO HIDING PLACE: Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music Agent sued in Trinidad & Tobago over Conspiracy to illegally stage concert …Cash money Brothers Promotions file charges in court *Lawsuit filed in the Port of Spain High Court, additionally names four local and U.S. based promoters and companies *“Any assertion that, in this instance, we contributed in any way to the planning and/or execution of last night’s event is simply untrue”-Jules Sobion of Caesar’s Army, Defendant “ We are demanding $25,000 in legal fees and US$7,000 for consultancy services for the concert”-Plaintiff *BY VIOLET ABRAHAM/SHOWBIZ Correspondent, Trinidad & Tobago/GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
NO HIDING PLACE:
Nigeria’s multiple Grammy Award Winner, BURNA BOY, Foreign Music Agent sued in Trinidad...
REVEALING: I am Happy My DNA Genealogy showed I am 43 percent Nigerian from West Africa-MEGHAN Markle, DUCHESS of SUSSEX on podcast … confirms she feels good about her root and confidence of black heritage identity *’Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation made unspecified donation to Save the Children orphanage in Nigeria as team deliver life-saving supplies to affected flood families’ *Thumbs down hurty-tone conversation: “I find it most embarrassing when you’re saying a sentence and the intonation goes up. That’s why I keep cowering and tiptoeing into a room. I don’t like it when black women are being stereotyped as angry” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
REVEALING:
I am Happy My DNA Genealogy showed I am 43 percent Nigerian from West Africa-MEGHAN Markle,...
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WAY TO GO: Former International Heavyweight Boxing Champion in America, ‘The Nigerian Gentleman’, ENOBONG UMOHETTE Returns to the Ring, after 8 years of earlier Retirement …knocks out William “Rugged Billy” Myers at Cincinnati, Ohio, with a swollen face, black eye in an explosive match *Lights up fighting arena with a remarkable performance, raises Nigeria Flag *ex- Nigerian national amateur Super Heavyweight Boxing Champion was a former Nigerian Secret Service Intelligence operative *Speaking from residence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: “Life outside the boxing ring and fatherhood had caused me to put on more than 130lbs in about 2 years after retirement, which made my toddler, daughters ask that I return to the boxing ring again, as an athletic Dad in build and frame” *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
WAY TO GO:
Former International Heavyweight Boxing Champion in America, ‘The Nigerian Gentleman’,...
DEVELOPING: I have Resigned as Super Eagles Head Coach, Ashamed Nigeria Failed woefully to Qualify for 2022 World Cup -AUSTIN Eguavoen … ‘I will now return to my role as Technical Director of all national teams’, as stated on Brilla Radio Sports FM * Nigerian Football Federation yet to release an official statement * Nigerians calling for a total overhaul of the football federation *BY TINA AMAECHI/SPORTS Correspondent, ABUJA
DEVELOPING:
I have Resigned as Super Eagles Head Coach, Ashamed Nigeria Failed woefully to Qualify for...
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A LIFE OF CELEBRATION: News Express Publisher loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi (Maggi), a devout Christian, Community leader lived as a ‘Woman-of-God’ *Survived by five children, several grand children and great grand children BY NSAH EDEMAN/CORRESPONDENT, DELTA STATE
A LIFE OF
CELEBRATION:
News Express Publisher
loses 90 year old mother in Delta state…Madam...
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Sad Exit: Nigeria’s Guardian Newspaper longest former Features Editor, EBERE AHANIHU dies of Heart Attack in Canada home…arrived Ottawa as a refugee after threats to life over expose on HIV/AIDS, completed a PhD program at Carleton University *Deceased dissertation titled: ‘Digitizing Failure: Power and Development in Nigerian e-Schools’ *Travelled widely, reporting on human rights, development and HIV/AIDS work brought threats from law enforcement agents *Ex-Canadian ambassador touched by the journalist’s exemplary lifestyle kick-starts a-gofundme page to support the family *“We need journalists like this who are fearless in their pursuit of truth. It’s a big loss for journalism to lose someone at their prime like this”-Robert Peck, a former Canadian ambassador who served first overseas posting as a diplomat in Lagos *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Editor & MADU UCHE/Staff Writer, Canada
Sad Exit:
Nigeria’s Guardian Newspaper longest former Features Editor, EBERE AHANIHU dies of Heart...
Let Justice Roll: TWO Nigerians: A Dee Jay, Taxi Driver handcuffed for stealing 180,000 pounds from Ireland’s Pandemic Unemployment Payment …security agents foiled attempt to launder extra One million pounds, names are Oluwagbewikeke Lewis, Bashiru Aderibigbe *Irish law enforcement wire taps conversation of suspects’ plan to hack government’s bank account *‘We have evidence to show criminal gangs operated by Oluwagbewikeke Lewis, Bashiru Aderibigbe illegally harvested 74 bank account information through their bogus email, sets up 57 bank accounts in online prepaid financial services using false passports’-Irish government *BY ROSE MANDE/SPECIAL Anti-money laundering reporter, Dublin
Let Justice Roll:
TWO Nigerians: A Dee Jay, Taxi Driver handcuffed for stealing 180,000 pounds from Ireland’s...
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FORGERY: Nigerian Asylum-seeking lady, OSAMUDIAMEN OGIE pleads guilty to using stolen Irish passport to gain entry into Dublin …says she fled persecution in Nigeria after experiencing gender and sexuality-based violence *Hide Nigerian passport to cover true identity, agreed guilty to crime *Charged under Irish Passports Act and Theft and Fraud Act, arrived Dublin on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul *Court heard this was the suspect’s first time to enter the State, sparing criminal conviction and jail sentence *“This 26-year-old Nigerian suspect had no prior criminal convictions and I have applied the Probation of Offenders Act on this case”-Judge Kelly, Dublin District Court *BY DAVID IBITE/SPECIAL Immigration Correspondent, Dublin & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
FORGERY:
Nigerian Asylum-seeking lady, OSAMUDIAMEN OGIE pleads guilty to using stolen Irish passport...
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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