Author: Rashaad Harris

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has confirmed that he will contest the 2023 Governorship elections. This was confirmed by the Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Organisation (AMCO), who claimed feasibility studies shows Lagosians are not benefiting from the current regime as much as they did during Ambode’s reign. The chairman of AMCO and former Commissioner for Energy and Mineral resources, Wale Oluwo on Sunday called out the Governor’s Advisory Council endorsing Sanwo-Olu. He insisted that the endorsement fails to represent aspirations of the whole APC. Oluwo said “Ambode is seriously interested in what happens in Lagos”, noting that the former governor…

Banking in Nigeria has since inception never been top notch. There are always issues here and there, ranging from poor Internet banking services to outrageous banking charges. And Nigerians on Twitter have not hidden their disdain about this below par services most Nigerian banks offer. Many took to twitter to air their grievances. One Marvy Olu said, “Top 5 list of useless banks in Nigeria. 1. UBA 2. Gtbank 3. Zenith Bank 4. UBA 5. UBA Anyone should not have the misfortune of using a combination of Number 1 and 2. Your own don done be that.” He added, “Access…

A former Senator from Kaduna State, Shehu Sani has said the South will only get the presidential position if both APC and PDP pick their flagbearers from the South. The Playwright and human rights activist made this known in a tweet posted on his official Twitter handle. “Power will shift to the South only if the candidates of the two main political parties are picked from the South,” said Sani. The tweet: https://twitter.com/ShehuSani/status/1521407418890178560?t=0CMTrfDYY-0ANBZKuqYLdA&s=19 Both the ruling party, All Progressives Congress and the main opposition party, People’s Democratic Party are yet to conduct their primary elections. However, Abubakar Atiku who is…

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ioraer Ortom has denied claims made in some quarters that he’s owing pensioners 6 years worth of pension arrears. The Governor has in the past said he inherited about N70bn debt of salaries, pensions and gratuity. Ortom said in 2021, “I inherited N70bn naira debt of salaries, pensions and gratuities. We have to look at better ways of earning money to pay.” The Governor who has in his time as the leader of the state built personal companies, including Oracle Farms, where he deals in all kinds of animals and grows different varieties of crops, and…

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally sent out his first tweet since lifting the Twitter ban his administration placed on the popular micro blogging app in June 2020. The ban came into effect after Twitter had removed a tweet by the president that had referenced the Civil war and threatened repercussions for those agitating for secession. While justifying the ban, the minister of information Alhaji Lai Muhammad said Tweet had engaged in activities capable of causing the distruption of the corporate existence of the country. In January 2022, the ban was lifted but the president never took to it till today,…

Forgotten man, Juan Mata put in a stellar performance in midfield in Monday night as Manchester United brushed aside Brentford. The home side were at their best on the night, and deservedly took the lead through Bruno Fernandes after youngster, Elanga sent an inviting cross into the box. Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the tally in the second half with a penalty he won, after he was felled by Henry. Ronaldo had pushed the defender away close to the box and in a bid to win the ball back, he went after the Portuguese forward and pushed him down. Brentford continued spurning…

Police in Ekiti have nabbed nine suspected kidnappers in Ago Aduloju area of Ado-Ekiti. This was disclosed by the Spokesperson of the Ekiti State Police Command, ASP Sunday Abutu in a statement. He noted that the arrest is part of efforts by the police to rid the state of criminal elements. He added that the police swung into action based on intelligence gathering and were able to arrest the hoodlums in the forests. “Following intelligence led surveillance activities, the command operatives on April 29, at about 13:00hrs, bombarded Ago Aduloju Forest, Ado-Ekiti. “During the operation, 9 suspects, namely- Hassan Mesaje,…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the reinstatement of the dissolved Executive Committee members of the party in Kano State. This followed NWC’s extensive deliberation and in obedience to the Order of Court. This was disclosed in a terse statement issued on Monday night by the Spokesman of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba. Recall that the PDP NWC dissolved the Sagagi-led executive council days before the defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). According to the statement, “To this effect, the Alhaji Shehu Sagagi-led Kano State Executive as well as…

Outspoken human rights activist, Reno Omokri has called out the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) for showing partiality in their dealings with Ezekwesili and Osinbajo.Reno alleged that the Church failed to support Oby Ezekwesili’s presidential ambition when she contested years ago, but have now set up a political directorate to support Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s presidential bid.Omokri said this in a tweet on Monday evening.The tweet:https://twitter.com/renoomokri/status/1521214827506671619?t=CSRythnQ4IVdwwauBETo3g&s=19″A church should never be partial. The beautiful @ObyEzeks is also a pastor and member of RCCG. Why didn’t the church set up a political directorate and promote Oby when she ran for President? Why…

The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe and other senior officials of the Kaduna State government attended the traditional dubar celebration (Hawan Sallah) that held at the palace of the Emir of Zazzau. In his Sallah message, the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness, Ambassador Nuhu Ahmad Bamalli felicitated with the people of the state on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. He also urged the people to continue to pray for the peace of the emirate, the state and Nigeria at large. The Emir, who thanked the Kaduna State Government for the infrastructural development and efforts at…