Author: Rashaad Harris

The All Progressives Congress’ decision to opt for a Muslim-Muslim duo has continued to generate reactions. This time from Bishop Mohammed Naga, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State Chapter. Bishop Naga said Kashim Shettima, who is the Party’s choice as Tinubu’s running mate, is not an extremist so there’s nothing to fear. Tinubu said he chose Shettima, irrespective of his religious affiliation because the former Governor of Borno State would bring the best governance to Nigerians, irrespective of religion or tribe. Naga’s statement read in part, “My brothers, those who are not from Borno State may not…

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria(VON), Osita Okechukwu has described the Tinubu/Shettima ticket as good. Osita who is an All Progressives Congress political appointee described Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as ‘moderate’ Muslims. Former Lagos State Governor, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu went against the wishes of many Nigerians to pick former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as his running mate, both of whom are Muslims in a country where religion plays a major role in politics. The statement reads partly: “On the choice of Distinguished Sen. Kashim Shettima as Vice Presidential Candidate, I think it is an excellent joint ticket. “An…

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has described the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as APC’s Vice Presidential candidate, as the wisest choice made by the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed. Zulum stated this in a statement he personally signed, the details of which were released through his media office from Maiduguri. Below is Zulum’s full statement: “Earlier today, I received with the greatest joy, the announcement of my mentor, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential candidate of our party, the APC and insha’Allah, the next Vice President of the Federal Republic under His Excellency,…

Omoyele Sowore, the flagbearer of the African Action Congress (AAC) has said the People’s Democratic Party are behind Labour Party and its Presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi. Sowore made this known in Ekiti when he was asked about the growing popularity of Peter Obi. According to him, “He is a buzz generated by kingmakers, so that youths would not have a chance to choose the right person again. “Peter Obi is a product of PDP, his Deputy – a product of PDP. PDP maintained and sustained darkness with 16 billion dollars in 16 years. They have managed to operate under two…

Former presidential aide to ex President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has reacted to the selection of Kashim Shettima as running mate by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 general election. Tinubu is a Muslim and Shettima, two term governor of Borno State, and now serving senator is also a Muslim. SWITCH NIGERIA recalls that some stakeholders in the country had warned the former Lagos State Governor against picking a Muslim running mate, as Muslim-Muslim ticket would sideline the Christians. However, a report by Vanguard on Sunday indicated that Tinubu has settled for Senator…

Nigeria’s former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has described the All Progressives Congress’ wooing of Nyesom Wike to join them as miscalculated. Saraki who lost the People’s Democratic Party’s presidential primary, said this while addressing the masses at the Eid celebrations on Saturday in Kwara. This is coming after three governors of the APC — Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, all visited Wike at his residence in Port Harcourt, where they reportedly had a closed door meeting. “Wike is an important member of our party and I am very confident that in no…

By Idongesit Imuk The Nigerian movie industry, like every other component of life, is dynamic. Infact, it can be defined as being on the end spectrum of extreme dynamism. Three nights ago, nostalgia called, I picked up the call with my chest fully out. Went scouting for faces and names that frequented our screens when I was much younger, and realized just how much time has flown and how fast we are growing. I was born into the era of video home movies, I still look back at our beloved video player, now stored away in the store room, and…

Nigerian-born British Member of Parliament, Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch, has announced her interest in running for leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister. The 42-year-old Badenoch made her declaration public when she spoke to The Times on Friday. Switch Nigeria reported the resignation of Boris Johnson on Thursday, a move that has now left the number 1 position vacant. According to the BBC, former chancellor Rishi Sunak – who threw his hat into the ring on Friday, is one of the high profile names also running. However, a No 10 source has told the BBC there was “real disappointment” with…

In a video circulating on the Internet, two men whose identities are not known, can be seen walking through a crowd of people, carrying sheeps. In this weekend of salah, it is possible that they men were caught stealing sheep for the Islamic festivity, Eid al-Adha. [wpvideo 9NbjDlkR]

A facebook user, Godwin Grace has recalled how a landlord/house owner, who is also a pastor threw her family from his house after collecting rent from them. Grace was reacting to a video posted by popular blog, Instablog on its official facebook page on Saturday. In the video, a lady could be heard crying and in tears as their landlord expelled her family despite begging him. The video showed their property in the rain. She said the man packed out their things in the rain after collecting N250k from them. According to her, “She never knew something like that could…