Author: Rashaad Harris

On Wednesday, the All Progressives Congress unveiled the Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate in a lavish event in the nation’s capital of Abuja. However, Nigerians were taken aback by the rather suspicious train of ‘bishops’ that showed up at the event. Many believe they were hired for the purpose of the event, since the Muslim-Muslim ticket the Party put forth drew so much criticism from the Nigerian Christian community. In one of the videos obtained by Switch Nigeria, the ‘clergymen’ lined up as they entered the venue of the unveiling, while refusing to speak to members of the press. [wpvideo Ze7t4ihl…

A dismissed soldier, Sgt. Ado Kabiru appears to have gotten a new profession, as the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, arraigned him before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri. Kabiru was arraigned on one count charge of obtaining N29, 934,500.00 (Twenty Nine Million Nine Hundred and Thirty Four Thousand Five Hundred Naira) by false pretence, better known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” This was disclosed in a statement issued by the EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday. The statement said count one of the charge reads, “That you, Sgt. Ado…

A lady who goes by the name Ife, has allegedly burnt her husband to death after she suspected him of cheating on her. The lady, said in a WhatsApp status she posted that she has “been pushed to the edge,” by her partner, whom she called Teebam. Teebam whose real name is Bolu lives in Cairo, Egypt, but was visiting Nigeria, mainly for Ife’s birthday when his disgruntled partner set him ablaze in his home, leaving him burnt and the apartment destroyed. [wpvideo PHtIZAhS] Switch Nigeria gathered that Bolu was rushed to LAUTECH Osogbo, where he was rejected, as the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has finally handed Ademola Adeleke, he winner of the Osun State Governorship election his Certificate of Return. The Certificate of Return is the formal notice of an election victory in Nigeria. After several delays, especially as APCs Gboyega Oyetola, the runner up to Adeleke, called the outcome of the polls a sham, the Nation’s electoral commission have confirmed Adeleke as the new governor of the Southwest state.

The Christian Association of Nigeria’s directive to all Christians about who to vote ahead of the 2023 presidential election has been badly received by some. Least of all by Garba Adamu, a former Senator from Yobe State. The 69-year-old who recently dumped the ruling APC party only to return after Bola Ahmed Tinubu picked Kashim Shettima as his running mate, expressed his angst at the CAN on Tuesday. In a Twitter thread, Garba who has severally made inciting remarks and extremist Islamic views in the past, said CAN should stop stirring the already muddy political waters by making partisan statements.…

A petition to have the United States review the allegations of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s involvement in drug peddling is underway. The petition which was started by Ade Lani, already has over 14, 000 signatures. Only 15, 000 signatures are needed to have the United States look into it. The statement on the site read, “It will enable Nigerians know who their potential president is in character and history. They will be able to make the right decision on who they commit their future and leadership of the country to.” MORE ON TINUBU Show us Your Certificate- Reno Omokri tells Tinubu…

Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has eulogised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party on his birthday. The 44-year-old said she can’t wait to call Obi “president.” She wrote, “Happy Birthday to Peter Obi, my dearest Big Bro: I will never forget your kindness to my beloved parents. Thank you for the respect you showed them, for your many visits to Abba, where you gave to Daddy and Mummy the most precious gifts: your time and your attention. Thank you for walking this still-unbearable journey of grief with my siblings and me.” “I remember how you regaled Daddy…

A wire fraud suspect, also known as “Yahoo Yahoo”, Fatade Idowu Olamilekan on wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, was on Thursday July 14, 2022, extradited to the United States for allegedly stealing over Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($3.5M) worth of equipment in various cities across the US. Olamilekan’s extradition was coordinated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following a notice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI New York, through the US Legal Attache for his role in impersonating various cities, state and academic institutions across the United States. EFCC…

President Buhari has ordered the Nigerian Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu to end the ASUU strike within two weeks. The president met with the Education Minister and other relevant ministers like Chris Ngige, Minister for Labour in Abuja on Tuesday. The ongoing strike has been on since February, with the Academic Staff Union of Universities maintaining that the strike will only end when the Federal Government complies or meets their demands. The Nigerian Labour Congress recently held a protest in regard to the prolonged strike.

President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the new logo for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC). Buhari unveiled the new logo on Tuesday in Abuja. During the event, Buhari said, “This is a landmark event for the Nigerian oil industry. We are transforming our petroleum industry, to strengthen its capacity and market relevance for the present and future global energy priorities.”