Author: Rashaad Harris

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, has claimed that one of the presidential aspirants, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has stepped down for Atiku Abubakar in the race for the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential ticket. Hayatu-Deen announced earlier that he was exiting the race but did not say he was supporting any particular candidate. Fintiri disclosed this in an interview with Channels TV on the sidelines of the PDP’s National Convention in Abuja on Saturday. “Hayatu-Deen has stepped down for him (Atiku),” Mr Fintiri said. “I think he has stepped down for him. He has instructed his delegates to vote for Atiku.” Fintiri…

Asesua Etomi has revealed why she has stopped wearing wigs. The Nollywood actress who is married to musician and actor, Banky W, made this known in the course of the week. This is coming after she showed up at Kemi Adetiba’s wedding and rocking cornrows. “I hope you look at me and feel pride Knowing that these rows our ancestors wore are still a thing to be proud of. I hope you see me and rocks yours with pride if you want to but above all, may you know that you are more than your hair no matter how you…

Chelsea midfielder, N’golo Kante has narrated how he got his name and his life before football. The former Leicester City player said he was named after an ancient Mali King, N’golo, who rose to kingship from humble beginnings. “My parents called me N’golo because it is the name of an ancient king in Mali. A King who started from below to conquer a kingdom. He added that he used to collect refuse before he took to football. “I used to collect garbage before. Today I play football and they watch me on TV. My story is also beautiful, I started…

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia(PhD) has won the Benue State All Progressives Congress governorship primaries. The primaries which were direct, held across the council wards in the state on Friday. Card carrying members of the APC came out en masse to vote for the Roman Catholic Priest. Many thought the party would opt for indirect primaries like the People’s Democratic Party had done, but the opposition chose to go with direct primaries. [wpvideo yMd2ZJTJ]

Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane has said he longs to win the Ballon d’Or. The Senegalese forward has won the African Cup of Nations and has already collected 2 out of four trophies avaliable to him at club level this season. He helped his side win the League Cup and the FA Cup finals, beating Chelsea on both occasions. The 30-year-old and his Liverpool teammates are looking to beat Real Madrid in this Saturday’s European Cup Final in Paris. Asked if he thinks African players are always sidelined in voting process, he told Sky Sports: “It’s true, which is sad. “This…

The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, arraigned one Olubunmi Akitoye Adeola on a 12-count charge bordering on stealing and possession of fraudulent documents to the tune of Thirty Million Naira before Justice A.O. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren and made available to SWITCH NIGERIA. One of the counts reads: “That you, Olubunmi Akintoye Adeola (Trading under the name and style of Fola Mart International), on or about the 11th October,…

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Thirty Seven (37) suspected internet fraudsters, also known as “Yahoo Boys” in Enugu. The suspects were arrested on Thursday May 26, 2022, at Thinker’s Corner, Obosi Street and Owerri Street, Enugu, following intelligence reports on their alleged involvement in cybercrimes and related activities. They include Chima Eze Nelson, Prince Obinna Ambrose, Collins Chinagolum Edu, Chukwuebuka Ezenwagu Sunday, Ebuka Kingsley Emmanuel, Tochukwu Ozor Emmanuel, Chimaobi Franklyn Kenneth, Precious Ejeore Gift, Nicholas Onyebuilo Chinagorom, Daniel Okeke Okechukwu, Bright Ugochukwu, Chidora Hillary Iyida, Mbanusa Newton Izuchukwu, Chimezie…

President Muhammadu Buhari has left Abuja for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, where he is to attend the African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The Session which is to hold between May 26th-28th will centre on the security challenges on the African continent. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, made this known in a media briefing. He said issues to be discussed bother on migration, refugees, returnees and Internally Displaced Persons. President Buhari will join other Heads of State and Government to deliberate on Humanitarian Challenges,…

Erstwhile Secretary to the Government (SSG) of Sokoto State, Mallam Sa’idu Umar has emerged as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial flag bearer in the state. In the same token, the former Commissioner for Environment in the state, Hon. Sagir Bafarawa, who also took a shot at the position will now be the running mate of Alhaji Umar. Equally by consensus, the current Deputy Governor of the state, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan Iya has been allotted the choice of contesting for a Senatorial position in the state. In the exercise superintended by Dr Tom Zakari from the party’s national headquarters,…

Fourteen (14) internet fraudsters, better known as “Yahoo Boys”, have been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment by Justice I.M Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu on charges bordering on obtaining by false pretences and cybercrime. Their conviction was secured by the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren. According to the statement, while Nwaeze Obinna Bright and James Amazor were convicted on Wednesday May 25, 2022, the others: Adams Nengi, Nwonye Chukwura Andrew, Esievoadje Isaac, Ogboru Celdric Mundiaga,…