Author: Rashaad Harris

A video has surfaced online in which Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello could be seen in what appears to be crowd-controlling at the All Progressives Congress, APC National Convention at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Saturday. In the video, the kogi governor was seen standing on a vehicle and was also heard and seen giving direction to some crowd of people, who appeared to be trying to make their way through to the venue of the convention. Below is the video: https://youtu.be/Cz6xS6Nl26g

The Nigerian Army on Saturday, said its troops of Operation Desert Sanity have uncovered the wreckage of the crashed Alpha Jet Aircraft, NAF475, that went off the radar with two crew members on March 31 2021. It said the wreckage was uncovered by the troops during a clearance patrol in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. This was disclosed in a terse post on the official facebook page of the Nigerian Army. The post further said further exploitation by the troops was ongoing. Below is the short statement by the army. “BREAKING : Troops of Operation Desert Sanity on clearance patrol in…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were second best all night when they came up against a much changed Ghana side in Kumasi. Many taunted the Austin Eguavoen-led side to decimate a Ghana side that has been very abysmal of late, but the host dominated proceedings for large parts of the game. If not for their poor finishing, the home side would have won on the night, as they played way better. READ ALSO I’ll Trek from Accra to Lagos barefooted if Nigeria Defeats Ghana- Dumelo Moses Simon, Chukwueze and Osimhen all failed to turn up, as the midfield struggled to…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office on Friday, arrested twenty-nine (29) suspected internet fraudsters, also known as “Yahoo Boys” at several hideouts in Nekede Road and Owerri Axis of Imo State but incriminating items were found on seventeen of them. The suspects They were arrested based on verified intelligence reports linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, impersonation, and possession of fraudulent documents, picker and bitcoin scam. The arrest is no longer new in the country as there is hardly any day that passes by without…

Tommy, a kingpin of a cult in Abeokuta was on Thursday night killed by a suspected rival cult group. The incident left the student-dominated community in shock, with many shops locked as dwellers suspect reprisal attack. Tommy who is of the Eiye cult group, was reportedly attacked by the rival group Aiye confraternity and was left in the pull of his blood. The corpse of the deceased was covered in what looked like axe or machete wounds. “There is going to be a serious fight in Oluwo Abeokuta. That man killed is not going to die like that. He is…

Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo has taunted Nigerians saying if the Super Eagles defeat the Black Stars in Friday night’s World Cup qualifying match in Kumasi, he will trek from Accra to Lagos. The 38-year-old made this known on Instagram saying “there’s no way Nigeria will win today’s match.” Dumelo who is also a farmer and politician said he will “walk barefoot from Accra to Lagos tomorrow morning with his ginger on his head” if the game goes against his nation. Austin Eguavoen’s men will take on the Black Stars at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium Kumasi, Ghana on Friday, before…

Chaos erupted in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Friday morning when some angry youths set a keke rider ablaze. According to reports, a certain woman boarded a one chance tricycle headed for the ever-busy Urua Itam Market, when her bag was snatched from her by one of the thieves posing as passengers. Affiong Bassey, an eyewitness, told newsmen that the woman alerted the nearby traders with shouts, and one of the suspects was caught, while one got away. She explained that “the shouting noted that she has been robbed at gun-point, and the alarm was followed…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are to deploy no fewer than 1500 personnel to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention set to hold on Saturday, 26th March, 2022. The order for their deployment was given by the Corps Marshall, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi. He charged them to work in synergy with other security outfits to ensure a hitch-free Convention. Read Also Lalong Inspects Eagles Square ahead of APC Convention In addition, 35 vehicles, including bikes, ambulances, towing vans, etc, will also be on site. The FRSC Personnel are charged with ensuring vehicular movement in and out of Abuja and…

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has announced he is going to contest the 2023 presidential election. The 60-year-old made this known on his twitter handle on Thursday evening. “Dear Nigerians. I am here to inform you all that I will be aspiring for the post of President of Nigeria in 2023. -PO.” He however didn’t mention which party he will be contesting under. However, he is of the People’s Democratic Party fold. Atiku Abubakar declared his intention to contest yesterday, and many see him as the frontrunner for the People’s Democratic Party ticket.

The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, secured the conviction of one Alarape Toheeb from Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State for offences that borders on cybercrime, also known as Yahoo Yahoo. Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin convicted and sentenced Alarape to 18 (Eighteen) months imprisonment, having found him guilty of the three count charges levelled against him by the EFCC. The defendant was among the 30 (thirty) suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Ogbomosho area of Oyo State on October 26, 2021 during a sting operation by the…