Author: Rashaad Harris

Nigerian professor, Kingsley Moghalu has commended the Central Bank’s move to redesign the Naira. The Political Economist who said the move will force those hoarding money to return them to the banks, said this in a tweet on Friday. Switch Nigeria had reported that the move to redesign the N200, N500 and N1000 notes was not well received by Nigerians. Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, said: “I fully support the @cenbank redesign of the Naira. If 80% of bank notes in circulation are outside the banks, that’s troubling. The CBN obviously wants to force…

A 17-year-old is suffering from a rare condition that makes her look like she’s 50. Raizel Calago, from the Philippines, is 17 years old but looks middle-aged due to an undiagnosed, mystery genetic condition. Raizel told Truly: “I have a rare condition that makes me look old. I noticed my condition in 2019, I was shocked and asked myself why my face was like this.” PROGERIA, also called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome A progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly. The genetic mutation occurs randomly and isn’t inherited. When Raizel and her family started noticing the changes to her…

Authorities at Rivers State University Nkpolu- Oroworuko in Port Harcourt have listed a number of things students returning to campus must not be seen wearing. In a statement signed by Dr. S. C. Enyindah who is the Registrar and Secretary to the Senate, the school banned wearing of mini skirts, anklets, amongst other things. The school statement which was tagged “Ban on Indecent Dressing by Students on Campus,” was released on 19th October. The statement read, “I am directed to inform you that Senate has banned indecent dressing by students on campus with immediate effect.”I am further directed to inform…

A former United Nations’ official has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for drugging and raping women. Karim Elkorany who is 38 was alleged to have sexually no fewer than 20 women while on trips to Iraq and Egypt and back home in the USA, all of whom were close friends. Nine of the women who testified at the Manhattan hearing described being haunted by not knowing details of their assaults or what drugs Elkorany used to knock them out, while noting his habitual abuse was an open secret. According to NAN, a reporter, identified as Victim one, 31 years…

Manchester United left nothing to chance in the Europa League when they took on Sheriff pm Thursday night. Erik ten Hag’s men were thorough at Old Trafford on the night, making sure the visitors could not register a single shot all game. Koval made four saves in the first half for Sheriff but could not stop Dalot’s header in the 44th minute. Eriksen’s cross from the corner was perfect for the defender to break the deadlock. Man United started the second half well but had to wait until the 65th minute to score. Shaw made an overlapping run and clipped…

The spokesman of Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo has lashed out on the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on national television. The Nollywood actor appeared on Thursday’s edition of Channels TV’s Politics Today. When asked to comment on the arrest of a man in Sokoto with over 100 PVCs, he said it is expected for a corrupt government to plant their agents in institutions like INEC to perpetrate their plans. He cited Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comments that, according to him, were made after the Osun State Governorship elections, noting that “only one person that said that…

A Twitter user, simply by the name, Baiano has recounted how he was robbed by a pickpocket thief most unusually and shockingly. Baiano was reacting to a tweet by a user simply named, Born Gifted who gave out security-conscious tips for people who are new in Lagos. In one of the tips, Born Gifted wrote, “don’t put your phone inside your pocket whenever you’re inside danfo”. Always put it inside ur bag.” https://twitter.com/iam_borngifted/status/1585517991420108800?s=19 Taking to the comment section, Baiano said sometime in 2016, he put his phone in his pocket while going to work in the morning and listening to…

Twitter has officially become the private company of Elon Musk, at least according to him. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Space X, announced this on Thursday in a tweet. “There is currently great danger that social media will splinter into far right wing and far left wing echo chambers that generate more hate and divide in our society.” “In the relentless pursuit of clicks, much of traditional media has fueled and catered to those polarized extremes, as they believe that is what brings in the money, but, in doing so, the opportunity for dialogue is lost,” he added. On…

A Nigerian man on twitter has raised an alarm over what he considered Chinese take over of Nigeria. The tweep, @Oyinkitana, said this in a Twitter thread he posted on Thursday. He said: WE HAVE BEEN SOLD TO THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT. “Do y’all remember that Chinese man that slaughtered a northern lady couple of month ago? He is actually a convicted killer in China serving his sentence in Nigeria and for those asking why China is setting up a police stationin Nigeria, They are setting up stations to curb and monitor the activities of these Chinese criminals and the exploitation…

Jabi Lake Mall located in Jabi area of the Federal Capital territory has been shut down due to security reasons. The management of the mall made this known in a statement released on Instagram on Thursday. “Jabi Lake Mall will be closed today, Thursday, 27 October 2022. This decision has been taken in the overall interest of the safety of all staff and customers of the mall. READ MORE Explosives found in Trademore Estate “Centre Management is committed to minimising any disruptions; however, the safety of our staff and shoppers remains our highest priority,” the statement read in part. The…