Author: Rashaad Harris

The Association Of Mobile Money and Bank Agents Of Nigeria which is the governing body of the Point Of Sales Operators (POS) across the country has hit out at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the new limit placed on cash withdrawals. CBN in the new policy restricted the total amount lawful for individuals to withdraw weekly to N100,000, while corporate organizations have their limits pegged at N500, 000 weekly. Not in sync with this latest development, the POS operators across the federation led by the National President of AMMBAN, Mr. Victor Olojo, addressed journalists in the Federal capital…

World’s Football governing body, FIFA has confirmed that the Men’s Club World Cup will include 32 teams beginning from 2025. The president of FIFA Gianni Infantino said this while speaking to the media before the final clash between Argentina and France revealed on Friday morning. Gianni Infantino When the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, Fifa’s intentions to expand the event to 24 teams, transfer it to June, and stage it every four years starting in 2021 were put on hold. “As you will remember, we had agreed a few years ago to have a new men’s Club World Cup with 24…

Imo State Police Command spokesperson has confirmed the killing of Christopher Eleghu, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for Onuimo constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly on Friday. The gunmen also reportedly, set Wasco’s(as he is otherwise called) home ablaze. Peter Obi mourned his death and called on security outfits to bring the perpetrators to book. Obi said on Twitter, “I am deeply disturbed by the evidently targeted killing of the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu at his home. His house and cars were reportedly set…

Nigeria’s vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has eulogised his principal, president Muhammadu Buhari as he turns 80. Buhari was born on deceased 17, 1942. And in his birthday message, Osinbajo said “Happy 80th Birthday, Mr. President! Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State & as a two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestlyforthrightly and selflessly. He added, “Dolly and I, and the family wish you many more happy years in peace and good health in Jesus name.”

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he is the Igbos best route to the presidency. The former vice president has continued to play the tribal card at his campaign rallies and it is rather ironic coming from someone who calls himself the “unifier.” Atiku said this while rallying for support in Anambra state on Thursday. [wpvideo lWte2fpX]

A Nigerian who goes simply as Realevabest on Twitter has offered a passionate prayer to God against a Bola Tinubu presidency. Bola Tinubu is the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election. Realevabest offered the prayer in a tweet on his handle on Friday. He also offered an apology to God for any wrongdoing Nigerians have done and asked for forgiveness. He then asked God to instead of Tinubu, give Nigerians Peter Obi who is the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and his running mate, Ahmed Datti. He did not, however, say…

Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has said sit-at-home will not help realise Biafra. Writing on his official Twitter handle on Friday, Edochie addressed Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu. Switch Nigeria had reported that Mr. Ekpa declared a 5 day sit-at-home in the South East that began on 9th and lasted till 14th. During that time, there were countless killings. Ekpa had added that 2023 elections will not hold in the region, as this is a small price to pay for the realisation of Biafra. But Edochie said, “Dear Simon Ekpa, ‘sit at home’ will not bring Biafra. Suffering…

How do you read your Bible? Do you take notes or you highlight it? Which one is your favourite version? Or you prefer the multiple versions found on phone applications? Are you the type that when you attend church, or read the bible, you see it as a sacred activity that must not be used to find a soul mate? Well, this is the story of one Oluwabunmi Fadahunsi who met the man she’s now married to on a mobile phone bible app. YouVersion Bible App allows you to do bible study with other persons virtually. https://twitter.com/0luwabunmi_/status/1603659410760499200?t=9reCprEXETfeKpmLVnP9cQ&s=19 Here’s what she…

A comparison has been made between the manifestos released by the three major presidential contestants, Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. In the analysis released by data company, Stears, “Neither Atiku’s nor Tinubu’s manifesto inspires confidence that either candidate can steer Nigeria in the right direction.” Let’s start with electricity, every Nigerian’s pain point. The report added, “The LP power sector plans are structured according to the sections of the electricity value chain: generation, transmission, distribution, and a bonus section for financing. Unlike the PDP and APC, the Labour party’s power manifesto plans ended with financing sources, from long-term…

AS Roma Manager, Jose Mourinho has said FIFA competitions would be more competitive if African players represented their nations of birth. Mourinho said if that is done, the world would realise that Africa is equal to everyone. “I want the world to realise that Africa is equal to everyone…they have the ability to win any game, only because most of their players are scattered all over the world playing for other countries beyond their homelands.” “I know I won’t be popular for making this statement, but FIFA should make things fair by refusing to let players represent other countries, this…