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  1. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro 2 glasses of soft drinks daily linked with premature death – P.M. News

    A new study looking at hundreds of thousands of individuals has linked higher consumption of soft drinks with greater risk of premature death. The researchers saw that the association held for both artificially and sugar sweetened drinks... Read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2UuqmMp...
  2. Nigeria Business News

    Business Why Nigeria misses out of Africa’s top 10 profitable routes – The Guardian Nigeria News

    Nigeria has missed out on the top 10 rankings of the most profitable routes in Africa operated between 2018 and March this year. According to industry observers, this may not be unconnected with low traffic demand and flight frequencies, … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria...
  3. Nigeria Business News

    Business PenCom attributes accumulation of N9tr pension assets to OPS support – The Guardian Nigeria News

    The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has attributed netting N9 trillion worth of pension assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to Organised Private Sector (OPS’) support. PenCom, which commended the impact of continuous social dialogue with members of … Read more via The...
  4. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Demba Ba wants black players to leave Serie A after racial abuse towards Lukaku – Modern Ghana News

    Racism once again reared its ugly head in football during Inter Milan’s 2-1 win away to Cagliari on Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku the victim on this occasion. As the former Manchester United striker went to take a penalty, Cagliari supporters could clearly be heard directing monkey chants …...
  5. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers Roar with Emphatic Victory over Korea – Olisa.tv

    A spirited fight from Nigeria inspired them to their first win at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 after seeing off Korea 108-66 in a one-sided Group B tie on Wednesday at the Wuhan Sports Center. Four players recorded double digits as D’Tigers showed their true stripes and returned …...
  6. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Anger in Nigeria as South Africa xenophobic attacks spark looting – CNN

    (CNN) Anti-foreigner attacks in Johannesburg has triggered violence and widespread looting of South African-owned brands in Nigeria. Protesters set fire to many entrances leading into a busy mall housing South African retail store Shoprite and looted groceries and toiletries from the...
  7. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Ponzi Scam: EFCC Arrests MD Of Millionaire African Leaders Club (Photo) – Nairaland

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu zonal office is currently interrogating Princess Benny Chidinma, Managing Director of a suspected Ponzi Scheme, “Millionaire African Leaders Club, on allegations of providing financial services without statutory license. Chidinma’s...
  8. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Man, pregnant wife, 3 children, relative die after rice meal – Vanguard News

    A family of six—man, pregnant wife, his three children and a female relative— were found dead yesterday, in their apartment at 19 Olowora, Mafoloku area of … Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2HJn2rt Get More Nigeria Metro News
  9. Nigeria World News

    World Minister Condemns SA Xenophobic Attacks – Modern Ghana News

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Government said the attacks on African nationals and the looting of foreign and local shops was unfortunate. The Ghanaian Government has therefore urged authorities in South Africa to take all necessary action that will guarantee...
  10. Nigeria World News

    World Second U.S. Death in Spate of Vaping Illnesses – WebMD Health

    Sept. 4, 2019 — Oregon health officials are investigating a death from severe lung illness that authorities suspect was caused by using e-cigarettes, according to an announcement made Tuesday by the Oregon Health Authority. The person, who has not been identified, died in July and reportedly...
  11. Nigeria World News

    World S. Africa, Nigeria beef up security after xenophobic attacks – Capital News

    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sep 4 – South Africa and Nigeria stepped security on Wednesday after deadly attacks on foreign-owned stores in Johannesburg triggered reprisal assaults on South African businesses in Nigerian cities... Read more via Capital News – https://ift.tt/2PW37wm Get more...
  12. Nigeria World News

    World ANALYSIS: Women protest against rape and femicide – SAPS arrest marchers, use stun grenades and turn water cannon on crowd – Daily Maverick

    The president, ministers, politicians, public representatives as well as the SAPS have seriously misread the seething rage of the women of South Africa. Protecting Parliament and the political elite attending the World Economic Forum in Cape Town, they turned on mourners and protesters...
  13. Nigeria World News

    World 5 facts about femicide in South Africa – News24

    South Africans have been horrified by the murder of University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana. Initial reports suggest a post office worker has confessed to raping and killing the 19-year-old. There have been calls for a “national shutdown” to protest femicide in South Africa. Women...
  14. Nigeria Business News

    Business MTN closes centres across Nigeria after being attacked in three States – Nairametrics

    MTN Nigeria has announced that all its stores and centres would be closed across Nigeria after its facilities, customers and some stakeholders were attacked in three states yesterday, September 3, 2019.... Read more via Nairametrics – https://ift.tt/30XrZVg Get more: Nigeria Business News
  15. Nigeria Business News

    Business Lagos State Government, Lai Mohammed react to attacks on Shoprite in Nigeria – Nairametrics

    The Lagos State Government and Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture have reacted to the attacks on Shoprite outlets in Lagos State.... Read more via Nairametrics – https://ift.tt/2ZDXVAB Get more: Nigeria Business News
  16. Nigeria Business News

    Business Exxon, Shell cannot revive $1.8 bln Nigerian arbitration award… – Reuters

    NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Exxon Mobil Corp’s and Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s effort to revive a $1.8 billion arbitration award against Nigeria’s state-run oil company, which stemmed from a dispute over a 1993 contract to extract oil near … Read more via...
  17. Nigeria Business News

    Business MTN Nigeria share price narrowly fluctuates amidst xenophobia reprisals in Nigeria – Techpoint.Africa

    MTN Nigeria’s share price is experiencing fluctuations on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) amidst xenophobia reprisals, which has incited social media calls for a boycott and reported violent reprisal attacks on South African companies in Nigeria. The ongoing xenophobic attack in South Africa...
  18. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Akon Launches First Black-Owned Solar Energy Company – Jaguda.com

    American-Senegalese singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and actor, Akon has launched the first Black-owned solar energy company. Akon has been known in the hip hop world for long now, and so is he a businessman who has been creating a positive impact in his...
  19. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Basketmouth Cancels South Africa Appearance Over Xenophobic Attacks – Olisa.tv

    Basketmouth has broken silence amid on the ongoing murder of African nationals, especially Nigerians, in South Africa. The comedian announced that he will no longer be performing at the upcoming Comic Choice Award schedule to hold in the southern African country this weekend, adding “It might...
  20. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Davido Unveils Title To His Forthcoming Sophomore Album & Number Of Tracks – tooXclusive

    Davido has disclosed the title of his upcoming album to music personnels and close fans. He made this disclosure at a dinner meeting he had with his friends and music business executives at the Landmark Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos... via tooXclusive – https://ift.tt/2ZKjYBT Get more...
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