Author: Rashaad Harris

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Worldwide, LFC, popularly known as Winners Chapel, David Olaniyi Oyedepo, has asked for three days of prayer and fasting to preserve Nigeria’s soul before the upcoming elections. Oyedepo, who had repeatedly urged people not to elect President Buhari, said we needed to ask for pardon for our sins during the Church’s third service in Ota.The clergyman said: ” This came with a note of urgency. How many want to see the security of lives and property restored in Nigeria?”How many want to see a nation where parents can send their children and wards…

The Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso says Nigeria is in dire need of a leader that can tackle its challenges. At the presidential debate held on Sunday in Abuja by the Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) in association with the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON), Kwankwaso made this claim.According to Kwankwaso, every area of the nation needs attention, including education, infrastructure, the economy, and security.His words: “What Nigeria requires today, under our circumstances is the best person for the job.“We have seen in the past, where many people supported their own person, and that person…

Former Minister of Aviation and spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign council, Femi Fani Kayode has backtracked from his earlier allegation of secret meetings between the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and some officers of the Nigerian Army. The renowned party decampee and media director commended the military for a swift response to the allegations. Below is his statement: “Glad that the Army has cleared the air & denied reports about a meeting between officers & @Atiku. Happy that the newspaper report I referred to has proved to be FALSE. As I said, “if true”, it…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of Chris Hughton as the new head coach of the Black Stars. A statement from the Ghana FA said Hughton will be assisted by George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.The former Republic of Ireland international served as technical advisor under erstwhile Ghana coach Otto Addo during the Qatar 2022 World Cup and now replaces the latter at the helm.Hughton’s managerial career has seen him manage at different levels, including previously serving under different managers at Tottenham, where he combined his role with being an assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland.…

Manchester City have closed the gap to Arsenal with a routine 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.City started the first half brilliantly and were ahead inside five minutes thanks to Rodri’s fine header from a corner. The Blues had plenty of the ball from then onwards but would have to wait until the 39th minute to get their second. A forward ball was not dealt with by Callum Chambers allowing Erling Haaland to chase it down. Emi Martinez did well to close down the angle for the Norwegian but the 22-year-old managed to fire the ball low…

2021/2022 Nigeria Premier Football League champions Rivers United were beaten 3-0 in a Caf confederation cup group B fixture in Congo Brazzaville on Sunday.The match which was the opener in group B saw the only Nigerian representatives in Africa this season chopped three quick goals in eight first half minutes as the host got their Caf confederation cup campaign to a winning start.After a cagey start to the game, the host got their noses in front through Congolese Carl Wunda on the half hour mark.Jaures Maudsly Ngombe doubled the hosts tally two minutes later before Samy Farnese made it three…

The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday seven fixtures continued on Sunday evening with seven matches played across seven stadia in the country.Sunshine stars, Lobi stars and Enugu Rangers won on home oil while Bendel Insurance, Plateau United, Akwa United and Wikki Tourist drew away from home.Group ALeague leaders Bendel Insurance, threw a two-goal lead away to Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan in an entertaining 2-2 draw. The draw still leaves Benin Arsenal as the only team that’s unbeaten in the league this season as shooting stars’ struggles continue.Remo Stars failed to close the gap on…

Manchester United defeated Leeds United at Elland Road 2-0 to move into second spot on the Premier League log on Sunday afternoon.A fixture which took place for the second time in a week after Leeds historic win at Old Trafford when taking a 2-0 lead on Wednesday night, was destroyed through Marcus Rashford who got his side back into the game on the hour mark before substitute Jadon Sancho produced an equalizer shortly after to force the game into a 2-2 draw.Erik Ten Hag’s men started nicely in the afternoon, controlling possession but not convincing at the Leeds half with…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that it’s not supporting any political party or candidate in the 2023 general election, as its only concern is the electoral process. This was revealed by the chairman of the commission — Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in an address to Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) for the general election of 2023 in Abuja.Yakubu asked them to uphold their neutrality oath and commitment to Nigeria.The chairman said: “The commission is determined that the 2023 general election will be the best ever and you are the people that will help the commission to make it happen…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have nabbed the founder and General Overseer of Seraphic and Sabbath Assembly, Lagos, High Priest Nnodu Azuka Kenrick; a student of Emmanuel College of Theology, Samanta, Ibadan, Udezuka Udoka and their freight agent, Oyoyo Mary Obasi over attempt to export methamphetamine and skunk consignments concealed in kegs of palm oil through the NAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos to Dubai, United Arab Emirate. Spokesperson of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, February 12, said High Priest Nnodu was arrested on at his…