Author: Rashaad Harris

Multichoice Nigeria (MCN) has been instructed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to allow customers the freedom to suspend their subscription whenever they want. Multichoice, the parent company that owns GOTV and DSTV has been investigated and found wanting by the FCCPC for holding a dominant and stiff stance on subscription, after many of their customers complained of such abuses. The Director, Legal Service, Mr. Tam Tamumokonbia, made this known in a signed document made available to the press on Saturday. Amongst others, the order is asking for a price lock option that allows subscribers to maintain…

The new governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has kept to the promise he made that he would go with locally made IVM car as his official ride. At his swearing in on Thursday, the former Central Bank Governor fulfilled that promise when he drove in his Innoson, a car made in Nnewi. IVM have sent their gratitude to the Governor for opting for a locally made car as part of a move to encourage local businesses. In a statement released on Facebook on Saturday, IVM said: Thank You Mr. Governor @ccsoludo The Management of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing…

Annie Idibia, the wife of legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has cried out about her turbulent marriage. Speaking as a guest on the Young, Famous and African reality show, Annie née Macaulay, 37, said while they were dating, her husband had four kids with his baby mamas before she had his fifth. The model and actress who was clearly in pain said it has been a difficult decade of marriage but she’s committed to him and that she believes love will win in the end. “When you meet someone, and then you know them first, and…

Following his arrest on Thursday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has been asked by the commission to give amount of the combined N42 billion cash that was given to the State as security and SURE-P cash. A source in the EFCC said the diversion of said public funds by the former Governor was the main reason for his arrest on Thursday night, when he tried but failed to escape to Houston, Texas. The source added that N37 billion of the total was meant for security votes and another N5…

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress’ National Convention, the Governor of Plateau State, Mr. Simon Lalong has said preparations are in too gear to ensure a hitch-free Convention. Lalong who is also the Head of the venue, decorations and site servicing committee, made this known after he inspected Eagles Square, the venue of the Convention set to hold on 26th March. He said his committee is working closely with committees on security, and election to ensure proper coordination of delegates at the convention. “We are preparing the venue for the convention. There was a science and technology exhibition which was…

A human rights lawyer based in Abuja, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has described as outrageous the N20m the All Progressives Congress is charging for the party’s chairmanship form. Pelumi noted that such a huge amount automatically discourages women and youths from partaking in the party’s activities. The ruling party had announced that ahead of its March 26 National Convention, those vying for the post of national chairman will pay N20m, while those vying for the Deputy national chairman will part with N10m, while zonal chairmen and other officers would pay N5m to obtain nomination forms. He said, “Political parties in Nigeria are…

Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday, convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters, also known as “Yahoo Boys” to various jail terms ranging from six months to one year. Justice Sani, however gave them an option of fine, even though the fine was not disclosed. Their conviction was secured Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for offences bordering on internet related fraud. This was disclosed in a statement made available to SWITCH NIGERIA on Friday by the Spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren. The statement gave the names of…

UEFA has released the quarter final draw for the 8 remaining sides in the competition. Last season’s winners, Chelsea, will first travel to Madrid to take on a Real Madrid side coached by former Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti, before the record holders will visit Stamford Bridge for the reverse fixture. Another Madrid side, Atletico, will face another English side, this time, Manchester City, making it the third time they will come against an English opposition in this season’s Champions League. After they got beaten by Liverpool in both legs in the group stages, they would go on to eliminate Manchester…

Inaugural Address as Governor of Anambra State Government House, Agu-Awka, Awka Anambra State: 17th March, 2022 Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR GOVERNOR, ANAMBRA STATE PROTOCOL Umunne m Ndi Anambra, I applied for this job; my party, (the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA) shortlisted me, and you—umunne m Ndi Anambra— interviewed and employed me as your chief servant, with Dr. Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim as my deputy. God ordained this moment and we are grateful to Him and to you all for the privilege to serve you. Dr. Ibezim and I will work hard every day to make you proud. I ask millions…

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has been picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. According to Channels Television, the anti-graft agency has been on the former Governor’s trail for sometime, but were unable to arrest him due to the immunity clause that protected him. According to reports, Obiano was arrested around 8:30pm, just hours after he handed over to Prof. Charles Soludo, who recently won the Anambra State Governorship polls. The EFCC has long been monitoring Obiano, whi was on his way to Houston, Texas, for…