Author: Rashaad Harris

Governor Abiodun of Ogun State has instructed the state’s police command to track out the assassins who murdered Kehinde Fatinoye, a former Central Bank of Nigeria employee, and his wife, Bukola, setting their home on fire on January 1, 2023. In a statement released on Wednesday by his chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin, Abiodun promised that those responsible for the couple’s son’s abduction and subsequent drowning will face consequences.He consequently pleaded with the authorities to find and capture the murderers ASAP.The Governor’s statement reads: “My heart goes out to the families of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye. The incident indeed shocked…

Award-winning Nigerian writer and novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has expressed her feelings towards the traditional chieftaincy title she was conferred on December 30, 2022. Adichie was decorated with an Igbo chieftaincy title in her hometown, Abba, and she shared her pleasure at becoming the first female chief of the community in an Instagram post, in which she also expressed her gratitude for the people and traditional leaders of her hometown. In her words, the writer said: “I am so grateful to my people of Abba in Anambra State for their warmth and love, for their enthusiastic support. And to Igwe L.N.…

Residents of the Edo State community of Fugar celebrated the return of their beloved ‘mother,’ a big, long python. Switch Nigeria learned that the Fugar people worship the snake as a deity. [wpvideo 6FsLzzPG] [wpvideo scJWhgjD] [wpvideo s9hzERBg] [wpvideo WlWXXSBl data-temp-aztec-id=”d839bef0-1991-403b-a662-4e4c3bb36c21″]

In response to rumours that he met with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State today in Port-Harcourt, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, has branded the claims as false. Ayu said he didn’t meet with the Governor either in Port Harcourt or any place in Nigeria today while refuting the claims. The PDP Chairman who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Simon Imobo-Tswam, in Abuja, on Wednesday, said the speculation was the handiwork of mischief makers. Imobo Tswam said, “Dr Ayu states clearly that:1. He never travelled to Port Harcourt and 2.…

Edin Dzeko’s goal was enough as Inter Milan put an end to Napoli’s Unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0 win against the league leaders at the San Siro on Wednesday night.The game which was the first game post World Cup, saw Napoli suffering their first defeat in all competitions this season to rivals and second place Inter Milan.The first half, which was heavily dominated by the away side, ended with 65% possession placing inter Milan back to their goal in to halftime.Inter Milan came back into the second half strong, knowing that a win would cut the deficit…

Nigerian International, Taiwo Awoniyi scored the only goal of the game in Nottingham Forest 1-0 away win against Southampton on Wednesday night.Southampton who are on a five game losing streak in the league welcomed Nottingham Forest knowing that a win would lift them from the foot of the premier League table after they sit in 20th position from their first 17 games.The host started well on the night, their push to get an opener was in vain thanks to Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Hennessy who made some great saves in the early stages.Southampton was then punished three minutes before the half…

Arsenal academy coach Jack Wilshere has been reunited with Cesc Fabregas with the former skipper back at London Colney. And Wilshere, who played alongside the 35-year-old at the Emirates between 2008-2011, revealed he was keen to ‘pick his brain’ over his knowledge of the game. Wilshere is currently the head coach of Arsenal’s Under-18s after retiring from football in 2022 following a number of injuries.At a club like the Gunners, such a role comes with plenty of responsibility where the academy is incredibly important to the team.And Wilshere received a helping hand when ex-teammate Fabregas turned up to lend a hand…

The All Progressives Congress took their presidential campaign to the Northern state of Kano on Wednesday. There, many supporters of the party came out to listen to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the party. He was accompanied by his running mate, Kashim Shettima, Ganduje the Kano state Governor, and other party members. Senate president, Ahmad Lawan was also present. https://twitter.com/officialABAT/status/1610687326530990082?t=N7XyPGcMgpMB4OPEmiJk2g&s=19

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Interim Management Committee (IMC) will hold a public presentation of take-off grants to the 20 NPFL Clubs on Thursday in Abuja. This is coming ahead of the kickoff date of the 2022/23 season on Sunday, January 8.The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will also be present at the presentation ceremony which will also have in attendance, the leadership of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA).”The presentation ceremony will have in attendance, the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau who wants to address all stakeholders ahead of the start of the season to assure them that…

Liverpool have been dealt a huge blow with concerns that the injury Virgil van Dijk picked up against Brentford could be worse than first feared, adding to the club’s struggles this season.The Netherlands skipper picked up the problem during Liverpool’s 3-1 loss at Brentford on Monday. The issue is thought to be worse than initial predictions and could keep him out on the sidelines for weeks Van Dijk is now due to have a scan to check out the full extent of the damage but either way Jurgen Klopp is set to be given a defensive headache without his key…