Author: Rashaad Harris

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Nigeria’s Accountant General, Ahmed Idris for an alleged N80bn fraud. Switch Nigeria broke the news earlier of the arrest, although details were still scanty. But the Commision has finally released an official statement that says the man in charge of the nation’s purse was involved in a fraud case to the tune of N80billion. The statement by the commission read, “Operatives of the EFCC on Monday, May 16, 2022 arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune…

Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseas of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) Church said he is relocating the family of Deborah Samuel, who was killed and burnt in Sokoto state to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Deborah, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, was stoned and burnt on the school campus last Thursday for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad. Her killing had sparked outrage across the country with many calling for the swift prosecution of two suspects arrested in connection with the crime while some Muslim youths also demanded the release of the suspects last Saturday. The protesters rioted,…

Senator Ademola Adeleke has said he is financially ready for the forthcoming Osun State governorship elections coming up in July 2022. Adeleke who is of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) claimed that he has dollar, pounds and euro to spend this time compared to 2018 when he lost to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Adegboyega Oyetola. According to him: “My fellow Osun residents, you are the one to decide. It is not by force, not by gimmicks, if it is money, I have brought money and not only Naira but dollars, pounds and Euro. This time around, it is fire…

Television personality, Seun Okinbaloye got more than he bargained for after he was insulted by a founding member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Galadima, who is also a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, was being interviewed by Seun on the new party, the NNPP and her presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Seun, had during the interview asked him, “Do you think your party, the NNPP has the political structure to win an election?” In quick response, Galadima said, “Seun, I think you’re…

Luis Suarez has said his goodbyes to Atletico Madrid after he played his final game for the club on Sunday. The Uruguayan was part of the home side who were held to a 1:1 draw by Sevilla at the Wanda Metropolitano, as the visitors booked their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The 35-year-old forward joined from Barcelona after being forced out by the cash-strapped Catalans in 2020, and went on to exact revenge by proving instrumental in Atletico’s monumental LaLiga title triumph last season, when he scored 21 goals in 32 league appearances and finished as the team’s…

Reactions and condemnation following the lynching and burning to death of Deborah Samuel, at the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto, are yet to be over. Deborah was killed over allegation that she blasphemed the Holy Prophet Mohammad. This is due to the latest reaction and condemnation from the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN and the 19 Northern States and Abuja chapter, giving directives to Christian leaders in the country. The directive asked Christian leaders in the country to terminate their participation in the activities of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council, until their counterparts of Islamic faith show commitment to…

Motorcycle riders have allegedly killed a young man, by the name of Dave in the Lekki area of Lagos, over N100 balance. It was gathered that Dave and one of the motorcyclists got into a heated conversation which led to a crowd of more okada riders gathering up. As the situation which occurred some few days ago, degenerated, the okada riders pounced on David and his friends, beating them to within an inch of their lives. David would be later burned by the hoodlums, suspected to be of Hausa decent. The deceased, it was later gathered, is a father of…

Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido is full of encomiums for his first child and daughter, Imade Adeleke on the occasion of her seventh birthday. Davido said he remains so grateful to God for the opportunity of being the father to Imade. He stated this on Sunday on his verified facebook page on Sunday. According to him, Imade is truly an angel on earth, adding that God sent her to bless him with her love. Davido in a photoshoot with Imade The multiple award-winning superstar further added that for such a reason he is blessed. Davido in…

The Government of Kaduna State, on Saturday, banned all forms of protests related to religious activities in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. Aruwan said the ban which is with immediate effect, was done in consultation with the State Security Council. He explained that the prohibition of all forms of religious protests becomes imperative in view of moves by some unpatriotic elements to organize series of for-and-against protests related to a recent security development in another northern state. Protests rocked Sokoto city on Saturday over…

Protesters in Sokoto State, who were calling for the release of the suspected killers of a student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Deborah Yakubu, were dispersed on Saturday. The protesters took to the streets with placards and chants of Allahu Akbar, demanding the release of the suspects. However, they were dispersed by security operatives. Credit: Facebook| Southern Kaduna People