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Rape is becoming a very serious problem in Nigeria in recent times with soo many calls by Nigerians to end the ugly incident. While these calls are ongoing here are simple steps you can take to reduce the chances of being raped.   1. Be Situationally aware: Situational awareness is one way by which a person can reduce the chances of being raped. Situational awareness entails being aware of your environment at all times. For example when walking on a street you should always scan your environment and people around the environment. Pay attention to their dressing and demeanor especially when you are in an unfamiliar area. Always look behind your shoulder to see if you're being followed or watched because most times, most rapists often trail their victims for days and weeks before striking. Avoid using your smartphones or anything that'll bar you from concentrating on your environment especially when you're walking on the road. 2. Avoid Normalcy Bias: Normalcy Bias refers to a...

Lola Alao is a Nigerian actress born on December 19, 1969 and hails from Igbira, Kogi State. Lola Alao who was among the many visitor on Metropolis Individuals IG interview couple of days again, opened up on sure points, mentioned how she has been adapting to life for the reason that time she relocated to Canada. Her new position because the Guardian of the late Aisha Abimbola’s youngsters Lashe and Keji, her forthcoming award iconic black ladies awards, and the brand new appearing group Nollywood ark Canada she created in Canada.   Lola Alao who began her journey within the early ‘9os with the English motion pictures earlier than going into the Yoruba film business, relocated to Canada couple of years again and whereas in Canada she has produced 4 motion pictures and has equally stored her followers exceptionally occupied with quick educative and entertaining motion pictures and skits which she usually shares on her IG web page for followers to look at and revel in. How did appear...

Odunlade Adekola was born on December 31, 1976 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Although, he hails from Ekiti state, he was born and raised in Lafenwa, Abeokuta by Pastor and Deaconess Adekola. He grew up in a Christian family that is devoted to church activities. Peter's College, Abeokuta. Subsequently, he attended Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and earned a National Diploma Certificate. Later on, in 2018, Odunlade bagged a bachelors degree in Business Administration at the University of Lagos. He is married to Ruth Adekola, and the union is blessed with 4 children. Odunlade Adekola is a Nigerian actor, producer, director and singer. He began his career in 1996 and rose to prominence in 2003, after playing a lead role in Asiri Gomina Wa. City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor of the Year (2015) African Magic Movie Award for Best Existing Actor in the movie Pepeye Meje. Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actor (Indigenous) 2015. City People Movie Award for Yoruba Movie Personality of t...

The Nigerian naira fell to its lowest level against the dollar in three years on the black market on Tuesday, traders said, a day after a historic oil price rout pushed U.S. crude futures below zero. The naira touched 420 per dollar on the black market, for the first time since February 2017, 14% weaker than the official market rate. The currency has been hitting new lows on the over-the-counter spot and black markets on thin volumes since last month after the central bank adjusted the naira’s official rate, implying a 15% devaluation. It was quoted at a low of 388.92 on the spot market on Tuesday. A lockdown of Nigeria’s main cities this month to stop the spread of the coronavirus has slowed activities in the economy and the currency market particularly with the central bank running scanty operations and traders working from home. A crash in oil prices will also hurt the oil-producing country. “It’s all about the corona pandemic and until the lockdown is lifted, we don’t expect improv...

Popular Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky recently took to her official Instagram page to reacts to manly photos from his dad birthday. Bobrisky  abandoned his feminine clothes for male ones as he attended his father’s birthday party. This however makes lot of Nigerians had things to say after photos and videos from the occasion made the rounds on social media and Bobrisky has now reacted. On his official Instagram page the young man posted a video of himself In all its feminine beauty, and announced in the caption that he knows what to do to get people talking. She said ” One thing you can never take away from me is TREND. I trend back to back. I know wat to do to make internet shake. Give it to me i know how to make internet talk about me. Una never see anything… I go trend till I die 😂😂😂😂😂” See video below; https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgi8ulgRau/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link In another post, Bobrisky said he looks really nice in person, and that ...

South African authorities have apprehended eight people suspected of illegally siphoning 2.3 billion rand ($133.87 million) from small lender VBS Mutual Bank, which collapsed in 2018 because of the corruption scandal. Godfrey Lebeya, head of South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, said four were already in custody, three were due to turn themselves in on Thursday and an eighth suspect had agreed to appear after clearing COVID-19 quarantine. “As soon as all the relevant processes are completed, we will be securing the attendance of the eight suspects in court,” he told a news conference. The head of the National Prosecuting Authority Shamila Batohi added that they were due to appear in court on Thursday. She described it as “probably the biggest bank robbery in this country.” Batohi added, “We have an obligation to all South Africans to deliver justice in this matter … It is our duty to the direct victims of corruption.” Charges included five counts of racketeering,...

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says graduates are falsifying their age to qualify for service under the scheme and benefit from the increment in the monthly allowance of corps members. The Director-General of the corps, Shuaibu Ibrahim, said this on Tuesday at the 2020 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board virtual policy meeting. “Following the allowance increment, people are now doctoring their ages so they can come to serve two or three times because of the allowances.” He said the corps would be partnering with JAMB to eradicate age falsification by graduating students. “Mr Oloyede is a man of honour and I am learning to implement some of the innovation he has brought to JAMB in NYSC,” he said. He said the JAMB registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, has turned the board around for good and the NYSC will like to work with JAMB to solve the problem of ghost corp members too. He said the NYSC will like to have desk officers in JAMB so the corps can have people to relate with within JAMB...

Former vice-President Atiku Abubakar Former vice president  Atiku  Abubakar has revealed that Nigeria Is currently in financial crisis and the leaders are only robbing the future generations to pay for their greed. Speaking via his official Twitter handle on Tuesday, he added that the revelation from the country’s First Quarter 2020 financial reports in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy from the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, is the most shocking report he has seen in his life. Atiku says until the country’s revenue ratio to debt servicing becomes more favourable, Nigeria may be heading for insolvency. The statement entitled “Nigeria In Financial Crisis: Robbing Our Children to Pay for Our Greed”, was signed by Atiku himself to underscore its significance. “Nothing has shocked me in my entire life in public service as the revelation from Nigeria’s First Quarter 2020 financial reports in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework ...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp located along the Abuja- Kaduna highway has been turned into a quarantine centre by the  Kaduna State Government . On Thursday, the state deputy governor, Hadiza Balarabe, confirmed this during an inspection visit to the facility along with members of the COVID-19 Task Force in Kaduna. The deputy Governor while inspecting the facility expressed that it would be used to quarantine travellers coming into the state during the lockdown. Balarabe warned unauthorised persons coming into Kaduna during the lockdown to better turn back or get ready to be quarantined at the NYSC camp for 14 days to ascertain their COVID-19 status. She further explained that similar quarantine facilities have been set up at all the 17 entry points into the state. Source https://www.informationng.com/2020/04/kaduna-govt-converts-nysc-camp-to-quarantine-centre.html

Yemi Osinbajo The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) led by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has urged the federal government to consider suspending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ) orientation camp exercises for two years This recommendation was contained in its report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari last week. “The immediate focus in the Education sector is to address the disruptions caused by the pandemic and ensuing social distancing measures at all levels of education,” the report read. “Practical steps will be taken to minimise disruption to learning, utilising technology as appropriate. Specifically, virtual learning will be implemented (either online or through broadcast), virtual convocation ceremonies or issuance of certificates (with postponed ceremonies) should be implemented to continue educational progression. “In similar context, consideration will be given to suspending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp Exercises for at least 24 ...

Nigerian Singer, Samklef Popular Nigerian artist  Samklef  has reacted to the trending story of  Naira Marley ,  Executive Jets Services , and the  FCT . According to the singer, the huge blame should fall on the Jets service company as he pointed out to say that Naira Marley isn’t the problem. The singer also shared that the organizers should be blamed for hosting an event in the first place. The singer went further to share that the Nigerian government does not like artists and celebrities as they are always looking for scapegoats from the industry. Watch The Video Here: PRESIDENT SAMKLEF ✔ @SAMKLEF Good morning I just wake up....since all of us Na judge for naija... this is how I see this Naira Marley and Kim oprah with executive jet issues.... judge me if I no make sense. 128 2:44 PM - Jun 16, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 48 people are talking about this Source https://www.informationng.com/2020/06/naira-marley-concert-samklef-reacts-to-artistes-fallout...

Samklef Popular Nigerian singer and producer,  Samklef , has shared that success shouldn’t be a revenge game as he advised his fans. The singer, taking to Twitter, shared that his success is for him and him alone as he owes his progress to no one else. Samklef also advised his fans that they have nothing to prove to anyone. Sharing on Twitter, he wrote: “My success is for me….success is not a revenge game. U don’t need to prove anything to no one.” Source https://www.informationng.com/2020/06/success-is-not-a-revenge-game-samklef-tells-fans.html