Author: Rashaad Harris

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a syndicate of seven (7) suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Boys.” A lady is among the seven suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects, Nnonyelu Favour Chioma, Ajator Henry Sopulu, Ego Andy Seji, Okeke Ikechukwu Jude, Oshioriamite Perfect, Ego Akin and Okeke were arrested on August 12, 2020 in a sting operation at Tunlapal Estate, Kurudu, Abuja Items recovered from them include mobile phones and computer devices. A statement issued on Monday by the Spokesman for the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects will be arraigned in court…

Lagos police saved a man posing as a woman from being lynched on Monday morning. The man who was identified as Sani Gafar was reportedly arrested around the Ijora-Badia area of Lagos, after he was caught by an angry mob who accused him to be a terrorist. According to the PPRO of Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the 29-year-old disguised as a woman claimed to be an electrician.He said in a statement, “At about 1100hrs today, a mob descended on an alleged terrorist at Ijora Badia. The Police arrived on time to save him from lynching. Preliminary investigation…

The Nigerian Falconets left it late to humble the Koreans and confirmed their place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 Women World Cup, with a game to spare. Onyenezide scored in the 83′ at a scanty stadium in Alajuela, Costa Rica to deal a major blow to their Asian opponents. Up next, Nigeria will face Canada on August 18, in what will be nothing more than a mere exercise.

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has berated the Obidient movement, boasting that they will get little or no support in his state. This is coming after one Abdullahi Umar Zarma tweeted on the morning of August 15 canvassing for 2 million march for Peter Obi in Kaduna. https://twitter.com/Zarmaomar/status/1558932612470677504?t=l9oEluFajtwOGIf1zifoIg&s=19 Supporters of Labour Party’s standard bearer, Peter Obi, have been holding campaign rallies, originally tagged #1millionMarch4Obi across Nigeria, with the latest holding in Calabar over the weekend. However, in a response tweet, El-Rufai said the movement will be lucky to get 200 people to show up for such a rally.…

No fewer than two people lost their lives when a commercial bus ran into a stationary truck in Anambra State. The incident which took place around 8:45 p.m at Police CID Annex on Onitsha-Awka Expressway, involved the truck with plate number FKJ 22 and a Toyota Hiace bus with number plate GDD 68 ZP. According to a statement released by the Anambra Command of the FRSC, through their spokeswoman, Mrs Margaret Onabe, 12 people, comprising eight men and four women were in the Hiace bus. The statement said “Probable cause of the crash were road obstruction and excessive speed. “According…

At least three people died in an auto crash in Ogun State on Sunday. Ten more people were also injured in the car accident that took place on Onipepeye area on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway. Mr. Ahmed Umar, the FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun disclosed this to newsmen in Abeokuta on Sunday. Umar attributed the accident to overspeeding, adding that the driver lost control when he sumersualted upon reaching a bend in the road. The accident which occurred in a Mazda with plate number APP 297 YC, was carrying 15 people. Umar said four men, nine women, a boy and a…

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could not be separated when the two met on Sunday evening, in a high octane game where emotions ran wild.A late late Harry Kane header marked the end of what was a rather very entertaining game, on the pitch and on the sidelines.After two new signings, Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly combined to hand the home side the lead, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg got Antonio Conte’s men leveled.But just nine minutes after, a Reece James goal which gave the Blues the lead was followed up by touchline madness. Thomas Tuchel was on cloud nine when the right back put…

Premier League new boys, Nottingham Forest hosted West Ham United on Sunday in what was their second game of the new campaign. And after failing to muster a shot on target last week against a resurgent Newcastle side, Steve Cooper’s men left all their hearts on the pitch. It wasn’t perfect but it was enough to brush aside David Moyes’ men, who had hoped to torment the new boys after receiving a thorough beating at the hands of League champions, Manchester City. Nigeria’s Taiwo Awoniyi scored the only goal of the game before Declan Rice hit a penalty directly into…

The Government of Plateau State have denied the claims that State civil servants are being owed 6 months salary. This was disclosed by the Head of the State Civil Service, Mr. Sunday Hyat. Switch Nigeria had reported on Friday that Plateau State is one of eight states in Nigeria owing workers salary up to six months. However, Mr. Hyat said Governor Simon Lalong has the utmost interest of his people at heart. “My attention has been drawn to an online publication indicating that the Plateau government is among the states owing its civil servants up to six months’ salary. For…

The pan Fulani sociocultural group, Miyetti Allah has said Peter Obi is not for one Nigeria and must therefore be rejected at all costs. The Group made this stand known when their spokesman, Alhassan Saleh spoke with Sunday Punch. Mr. Saleh said the Labour Party flagbearer doesn’t represent the interest of the Fulani people, but that he is an advocate of Biafra, an ethnic bigot and must therefore be rejected. “As far as we are concerned, we know those we cannot vote for. You see that they call Obi or OBIdient, any Fulani man who votes for him must be…