Author: Rashaad Harris

A Non-governmental organisation named BudgIT Nigeria, has released a list of States that are owing workers salary. The tech company which specialises in data management, especially as it involves transparency and accountability disclosed this on Thursday. In a report titled ‘States’ Salary Survey- An overview,’ BudgIT said States like Edo, Ebonyi and Taraba are owing staff for as long as 6 months and above. The report which covers the period of January and July 31st read in part, “States like Bauchi, Oyo & Enugu are clear. Meanwhile, Edo, Ebonyi, Ondo & Taraba need to explain why they haven’t paid some…

The Falconets pipped their opponents, Le Bleu of France, to a 1:0 win in their first game of the 2022 Under 20 Women World Cup. The game which was played in San Jose on Thursday, was a tough contest between between Nigeria and France, with goals hard to come by. However, the game saw plenty of action towards the closing stages, with French substitute Nassi, putting her side ahead in the 79th minute only for the VAR to disallow the goal after a review. However, their near-miss soon came back to haunt them. Mercy Idoko who missed a gilt-edged chance…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has filed a petition against Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party. People’s Gazette reports that Nyesom Wike, together with Michael Ekamon, another PDP member, also included the Independent National Electoral Commission, the People’s Democratic Party and Aminu Tambuwal in the lawsuit. It was gathered that the different parties were served notices since July 1st, with the PDP responding to the notice of summon on July 5th. In the suit, Wike who came second in the Party’s primary election is demanding recognition as the Party’s presidential flagbearer, instead of Atiku. Since…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Brains and Hammers Estate in the Life Camp area of Abuja. Their arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission on their alleged internet fraud – related activities. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren. The suspects are: Bobo Alfred, George Igbinigie, Olumofin Sandra, Ighalo Emmanuel, John Paul, James Obele, Godwin Dan, Chidi Obele, John Obo, Omoike Godson, Ihonor Maruis, Omoarebun Godstime, Omoarebun Esteem, Okiki Julius, Godwin Omoruyi, Albert Success, Michael Kenny, Raymond…

Police in the Ajah area of Lagos have nabbed two suspected cultists for illegal possession of arms. According to the police report, the two men, Bada Bayo and Segun Ogundele who are both 45 years old, were arrested when their vehicle was stopped for a routine stop and search operation. “Officers of Ajah division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Bada Bayo ‘m’ and Segun Ogundele ‘m’ both aged 45 along Budo Specialist Hospital road Ajah Lagos state,” the police statement read. “The suspect were arrested after policemen on routine patrol flagged down their vehicle, an unregistered…

The Lagos State Police Command have called on the Nigerian Army to come out clear on what really transpired on August 3rd that led to the death of a policeman. Disclosing this to the public, SP Benjamin Hundeyin said in a statement released on Wednesday that one Inspector Monday Orukpe was killed by a gang of Army Privates. He asked the public to disregard the Army’s claims that one of their officers was shot and wounded. The statement read, “The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a report credited to Major General Umar Musa, outgoing…

Former Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye has indicated interest in contesting for Labour Party’s Plateau Central Senatorial ticket. Dariye who just got released from prison on Monday, was formerly of the People’s Democratic Party fold, a party he contested and won Plateau State Governor under. However in 2011, he decamped to Labour Party where he ran and won the Senatorial ticket of the party. Later, he joined the All Progressives Congress. Dariye who together with former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame, got presidential pardon on Monday, was in the 4th year of his 10-year jail term for embezzling N1.126 billion.…

Nigerian gay hairstylist, Tosin Idowu got married to his German lover today. In an Instagram post, he expressed happiness in being able to finally marry the man he calls his lover. “The day that seemed like a fantasy existing in some far-off place has finally arrived and…we’re doing this! Hand in hand we will make this work. I love you maximillion_blue #loveislove #lgbt #married” [wpvideo vmXBbXOl] Since 2011, Nigeria through a unanimous legislation, abolished homosexuality and all related sexual orientations.

Nigerian hip hop star, Naira Marley caused a stir on Twitter when he asked what party Nigerians are voting for. The controversial singer who has been embroidered in several cases with law enforcement, one of which is credit card fraud said this on Wednesday. He tweeted, “I wanna donate 1billion naira for 2023 election but what party are we voting for?” https://twitter.com/officialnairam1/status/1557333756104540161?t=BKF7Iuf0iSpbWXlIx1PzbA&s=19 Most of the people in the comment section which comprised mostly of his fans said they are for Peter Obi. There is no telling the singer’s intent for now though, even as no one knows whether it is…

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has distanced himself from a Facebook post insinuating that he endorsed Labour Party’s Peter Obi. In a tweet, the president denied telling APC’s Ahmed Bola Tinubu to step down for Peter Obi. The post claimed Akufo-Addo ‘s reason for asking Tinubu to step down for Peter Obi is because of his health. He said, “My attention has been drawn to a disturbing post making the rounds on social media, where it is alleged I have written to the 2023 presidential candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to ‘give Peter Obi a chance and…