Author: Rashaad Harris

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called the Federal Government’s claim that Nigeria gulps 70 million litres of fuel/day fraudulent. Saraki who hails from Kwara State said 30 million to 40 million/day is more like it. Saraki who revealed this on a Channels Television program said, “We cannot be consuming more than 30 million to 40 million litres and it is obvious there is racketeering in the oil sector.” He further alleged that “some people are benefitting and there is no way we are consuming 70 million litres,” noting that Nigeria is in a problem “because a few people are…

The ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has announced an extension to the already month old warning strike embarked upon by the Union. The Union arrived at the decision to extend the strike by a further 8 weeks after they failed to reach an agreement with the Federal Government delegation in Abuja last week. Osodeke described as heartless and mindless the Nigerian leaders for failing to duly fund education in the country. The Union commenced the strike on 14th February to push for the implementation of a 2009 agreement they reached with the Federal Government, which has so far not been…

Cristiano Ronaldo was inspired on Saturday night when his side, Manchester United took on Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. The 37-year-old got himself a hattrick of goals to cancel our Harry Kane’s equaliser and Harry Maguire’s 72nd minute own goal. While Spurs will be cursing their inconsistency once more, Ronaldo will be more than happy to get his 807th career goal, which makes him the highest goal scorer in all of football history.

Three, the shirt sponsor of Chelsea Football Club of England, has suspended its deal with the club in the wake of the sanctions on owner, Roman Abramovich. The United Kingdom Government has joined many world governments in punishing Roman Abramovich for his close ties with Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Before Three suspended the deal, Chelsea were also slapped with sanctions such as ban on renewing player contracts; banned from transactions with UK individuals and businesses; given special licence to continue to operate; only existing ticket holders can attend games. The sanctions mean Abramovich can no longer sell the Club. Also,…

The Ibadan zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 secured the conviction and sentencing of Ogundijo Olamilekan and Adeniran Tijesunimi on one count charge each before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court and Justice Olajumoke Aiki of the State High Court both sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State for their involvement in cybercrime, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” Wilson Uwujaren stated this on Thursday in a statement made available to SWITCH NIGERIA. The charge against Tijesunmi reads: “that you, Adeniran Tijesunmi ‘M’ sometime in the year 2020, in Oyo State within the…

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said he is tired of politics and will like to rest after stepping down next year. The former FCT Minister was responding to questions asked him on Channels Television’s Politics Today. El-Rufai who denied rumoured making the rounds on social media that he’s going to run for president or be Rotimi Amaechi’s running mate, said he will only consider these options if President Muhammadu Buhari persuades him to do so. “I’ve said over and over that I’m not a contestant for any office. I’m not aspiring for anything. If Governor Rotimi Amaechi is…

The Vice Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN ) in the North and Abuja, Rev. Joseph John Hayab has said Kaduna people are tired of reporting cases of kidnapping. He said that a Catholic priest was kidnapped while on the “5th of March 2022, Dutsen Gayan in Kajuru, LGA of Kaduna State was attacked and 11 persons were kidnapped.” He added that though Rev. Fr Joseph Akete of St.John Catholic Church Kudenda was kidnapped and his security, Mr Luka was killed, people no longer report these crimes because they know nothing will be done about it. “Another person…

In exclusive pictures taken on Tuesday, the almost completed Muhammadu Buhari Bridge (formally known as Second Niger Bridge) can be clearly seen. According to Buhari’s aide, Bashir Ahmad on twitter, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari led a federal government delegation to inspect the ongoing project. When completed, the Bridge will be commissioned in October 2022.

The Federal House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to regulate the operations of Point of Sale (POS) business in the country. House Member, Jimoh Olajide, who brought the motion to the floor of the house hinted at some irregularities, ranging from some bank staff shutting down automated teller machines (ATM) in order to force customers to patronise POS businesses around banks owned bank staff. Jimoh’s motion which was titled ‘Urgent Need to Regulate the Point of Sale Business Operations in Nigeria,’ was welcomed by the House and after deliberations, the Committee on Banking and Currency…