Author: Rashaad Harris

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) have secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Ekechukwu Wilson Chinaza. Justice F.A. Aliyu of the FCT High Court sentenced to prison for his crime. The EFCC Statement read in part, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command today October 25, 2022, secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Ekechukwu Wilson Chinaza before Justice F.A. Aliyu of the FCT High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja.” He was convicted after pleading guilty to a one count charge bordering on impersonation.

A tweep, OGersh has ascended Africa’s tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro just to plant a Labour Party flag. Labour Party’s fame, especially that of Peter Obi has continued to rise. Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world: 5,895 metres above sea level and about 4,900 metres above its plateau base. OGersh posted a picture of his ascent on his twitter handle. https://twitter.com/OGersh/status/1584983067843710976?t=NB6qcxdPe40w90as1i7DDQ&s=19 “On Fri, 20/10/2022 after 10½ hrs of climbing, hiking and trekking,…

The Federal Government has quashed claims made by the United States embassy that the country is under a security threat. Speaking at ongoing UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said such claims are unfounded, insisting that the country is safe. The US had said there was an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. “I can assure all that our military and other security agencies have continued to do everything possible to secure and protect Nigerians and foreigners living in Nigeria. “Terrorists have been hard hit and put…

Amou Haji, a 94-year-old man who lives like a hermit has died. The death of Mr. Haji, an Iranian was announced on Tuesday. Nicknamed the “world’s most dirtiest man” due to his refusal to in almost half a century, Amou died a single man. Amou who passed away on Sunday in the Dejgah community located in the Southern Province of Fars, refused bathing because of the fear of “getting sick.”

Governor Samuel Ortom and Stakeholders of Benue State PDP have withdrawn their support for Atiku.Ortom accused Atiku of taking sides with Miyetti Allah and also appointing PDP Presidential Campaign Team in Benue without his input. Chieftains and elders have also withdrawn their support for the former Vice President. Samuel Ortom contested and won the 2019 governorship on the ticket of PDP

By Idongesit Imuk Did the owners of the fast-rising transport company, BOLT, really take permission from Usain Bolt before franchising his surname in a string of what has become the most lucrative transport business in West Africa? The curiosity in me wants to know. The oxford dictionary council really, should consider revamping the next edition of the english dictionary they release. It wouldn’t be out of place to include the word “BOLT”, to the synonyms of “FAST”, “BLUR”, “SPEEDY” or “SPEED” whichever comes first. Names are powerful! They all have spirits behind them! If a random name trial by entrepreneurs…

A man 31-year-old man, Confidence Amatobi, has been accused of beating his two-month-old baby, Miracle, with a plastic hanger for disturbing his sleep. The barbaric act meted out on the baby resulted in serious injuries that resulted in one of his arms been amputated According to ABN TV, the Imo State chapters of the National Human Right Commission and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists have called on the Imo State Government and police to immediately arrest and prosecute Mr. Amatobi for the dastardly act he carried out on the boy. The baby’s arm was amputated at the paediatrics ward…

Following the Federal Government’s continued detention of embattled IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, despite an ruling that ordered his immediate release, his lawyer has said his camp have filed a suit against Kanu’s continued detention. Speaking to news men in Abuja on Monday, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, who is the counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, said an application has been filed before the appellate Court. On Tuesday, Switch Nigeria reported that the Federal Government refused releasing Kanu on the grounds that he is a security threat. However, Ejiofor said in a statement he released to the press that continued detention of his client contravenes…

The Federal Government has given reasons why the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu will not be released. According to the Federal Government, Kanu poses a security threat to nation, adding that he will leave the country as soon as he is released. This was contained in an affidavit filed by Assistant State Counsel in the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. David Kaswe, and submitted before the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal. Recall that on 13th October, a Federal Court cleared Kanu of all the 15-count terrorism charge the federal government…

A tweep, Ismaila Yusuf has given reasons why he is voting Peter Obi in next year’s polls. In a Twitter thread, Yusuf said the North has ruled Nigeria for 47 years out of 62 but it remains the poorest region in Nigeria. https://twitter.com/SurvivingNaija/status/1584824663871721473?t=Q3bF0OdmWNi9lKaNYuKpsQ&s=19 “My fellow Arewa am here to deliver a simply message. Nigeria independence – 1960 Nigeria as independent country- 62years. “Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Belewa- 1960-1966 (6 yrs) General Yakubu Gowon- 1966-1975 (9yrs) General Murtala Muhammed (7mths)Alhaji Shehu Shagari – 1979-1983 (4yrs) Major General Muhammadu Buhari 1983-1985 (2yrs) General Ibrahim Babangida 1985-1993 (8yrs) General Sani Abacha 1993-1998 (5yrs) President…