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As many as 18 yahoo boys have been nabbed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested 18 (Eighteen) suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos...... Read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/2pUu2fb...

The NANS president has revealed that he has recovered complaints from over 7o victims in the wake of the #SexForGrades scandal. Read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/2pOZjA6 Get More Nigeria Metro News

Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, says the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase will impact more on consumption by urban communities and the wealthier sections of the population. Ahmed, who said this at the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on …...

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says the Republic of Biafra will come in ‘his time’. NAN reports that Kanu made this comment during an “emergency broadcast” on Radio Biafra on Thursday, October 3, 2019.... Read more via The Trent | Internet Newspaper –...

Following the revelation in the ‘Sex for Grade’ documentary video released by BBC Africa Eye, the University of Lagos has shut-down the ‘Cold Room’, where lecturers allegedly sexually assaulted … Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2OsLQIx Get More Nigeria Metro News

“Once again, President Trump is deserting an ally in a foolish attempt to appease an authoritarian strongman", said Democratic Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, in a statement released on Monday against Trump’s decision to withdraw from Syria, dpa reported.... Read more via P.M. News –...

Rwanda’s Mara Group launched two smartphones on Monday, describing them as the first “Made in Africa” models and giving a boost to the country’s ambitions to become a regional technology hub. The Mara X and Mara Z will use Google’s Android operating system and cost … Read more via Welcome...

Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, has warned his team-mates to ignore their eight-point lead over title rivals Manchester City. The Reds beat Leicester City in added time on Saturday, before Pep Guardiola’s side lost 2-0 at home to Wolves on Sunday afternoon.... read more via Daily Post...

Victor Valdes has been sacked as Barcelona Under-19s coach after a bust-up with former team-mate and La Masia director, Patrick Kluivert.’ The 37-year-old Spaniard who made over 500 appearances for the club, was appointed the youth team coach in July, while Kluivert took over as head of La...

French football club, Lyon have announced that head coach Sylvinho has been sacked after a run of only one win in nine matches in all competitions. The former Arsenal and Barcelona full-back was appointed as Bruno Genesio’s replacement in May, but the 45-year-old Brazilian has now paid the...

The French tactician’s connection to his former team prevented him from getting a job in England’s top flight Arsene Wenger has revealed he turned down a number of offers to coach in the Premier League because of his bond with Arsenal. … read more via Football News, Live Scores, Results &...

Earlier yesterday, a documentary was released by BBC Africa, of how lecturers request sex from their students in exchange for good grades, pointing accusing finger to a Foursquare pastor and … Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/33mgwQb Get More Nigeria Metro News

The BBC reporter, Kiki Mordi who exposed the randy lecturers at the University of Ghana and University of Lagos, actually dropped out of school because of sexual harassment. Newsmag.com.ng reports. The journalist revealed this in the hour-long documentary published by the media outfit and...

Professor Gyampo, a Ghanaian lecturer implicated in BBC’s "sex for grades" exposé, was filmed crying in class in front of his students after the video aired. Prof. Ransford Gyampo, a lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, was caught on camera propositioning...

Rangoli Ranaut, an acid survivor and sister of popular Bollywood actress, Kangana Ranaut in a series of social media posts, revealed the heart-wrenching yet brave story of her survival after an unfortunate event that changed her life. ..... Read more via Linda Ikeji’s Blog –...

Management of BUA Group has promised to crash prices of major food items it produces like sugar, flour, pastas and many others. Since 2016, when Nigeria slipped into recession, the purchasing power of Nigerians has remained low. ... Read more via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2OtQkij Get...

Fans have finally gotten the first look at Hailey Baldwin’s dress for her wedding to Justin Bieber. The model took to her Instagram to share the photos of the elegant gown she wore for her September 30 evening wedding to... via Olisa.tv – https://ift.tt/2MkZPxv Get more Nigeria...

US Talk Show host, Wendy Williams will receive the 2,677th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 17, a week after music mogul Tommy Mottola will be honoured with the 2,676th star.... via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2OoLtil Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

A former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki ; Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Dr. Wale Babalakin; and … Read more via Thisdaylive –...

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Walid Jubrin, has cautioned Nigerians against abusing former President Goodluck Jonathan, stating that he saved Nigerians from crisis and bloodshed. Reacting to the book published by a former British Prime Minister...