Author: Rashaad Harris

Real Madrid produced a flamboyant display to outclass Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal 5-3 in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday night to win their fifth title.The Saudi Arabian side defeated South American champions Flamengo in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Real Madrid defeated Al Ahly 4-1 to book their spot in the showpiece event, which was held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Morocco, the same ground as Los Blancos’ semi-final.The European champions got their noses in front in the 12th minute through Vinícius Júnior whose right footed shot from the center of the box.Federico Valverde…

The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi and his team were in Lagos ok Saturday to round up their campaigns ahead of the polls. His running mate, Prof. Baba Yusuf Ahmed-Datti and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party governorship candidate for Lagos State, were also in attendance. Aside the wives of Obi and Ahmed-Datti, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and P-square were also present. Despite security issues and threats posed by touts allegedly sponsored by the opposition, the rally recorded massive turn-out, as Tafawa Balewa Square(TSB) was filled. On the success of the rally which started at Alaba International Market in the…

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has urged Nigerians to pray for the safety of Central Bank governor, Dr. Godwin Emefiele because he is God-sent. According to Murray-Bruce, Emefiele’s Naira redesign policy has frustrated politician’s planning to buy votes during the upcoming polls. Nigerians, both masses and the elite, have largely condemned the policy, with many labelling it a poorly implemented policy and untimely too. However, Ben Murray-Bruce thinks otherwise. “Godwin Emefiele is a God sent to this nation. For the first time in forever, vote buying will be almost eliminated. In a country with 130 million multidimensionally poor people, this is a…

Matchday seven action of the 2023 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicked off with two group A matches on Saturday evening as record champions Enyimba international FC picked up their second away win of the season while Nasarawa United win at home to Kwara United. Enyimba international FC of Aba produced a comeback result to defeat Gombe United 2-1 at the platium stadium in Gombe state as they get their second away win of the season. The home side struck first as Taiye Yusuf’s wonder volley from the right beat Gk John Nobel in the 12th minute. Enyimba responded…

To support the vendors in the brand-new Nguru Ultra Modern market, Senate President Ahmad Lawan has donated N100 million to them. In Nguru Town, Yobe’s Nguru Local Government Area, Lawan announced the donation at the market’s opening on Saturday.The Nguru Emirate Council should strictly oversee the exercise, he added, and he asked the traders’ union leadership to be equitable and fair in how they distributed the funds to their members.He asked the traders’ union leadership to distribute the funds to its members in a fair and just manner, adding that the Nguru Emirate Council should closely monitor the process.He also…

Arsenal were held to a draw at home to Brentford as Ivan Toney cancelled out Leandro Trossard’s first goal for the Gunners to earn a share of the spoils. Arsenal dominated possession but it was Brentford who had all the biggest openings of the first half. Toney put it on a plate for Rico Henry in the fifth minute but the left-back mishit his shot entirely with the goal at his mercy. Toney was involved in all of Brentford’s attacks, he played a great one-two with Bryan Mbuemo to open up the Gunners defence midway through the first half but…

Chelsea began the weekend’s Premier League action with a 1-1 draw against fellow Londoners West Ham United at the London stadium on Saturday lunchtime. The Hammers come into the game having defeated Everton and earned a draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League but still sit 17th in the table. Chelsea, on the other hand, are in ninth place and 10 points away from a Champions League qualification spot having picked up a win against Crystal Palace and draws with Liverpool and Fulham.Chelsea’s early dominance paid off as Mudryk challenged Bowen, who went down. No foul, though. Fernandez takes…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed multiple attacks on Labour Party supporters who were attending their final campaign rally at the Tafawa Balewa Square in the state. Confirming the incident which left several people injured, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the PPRO of the Command, said the injured are helping the police with information on what happened. Peter Obi landed in Lagos State on Saturday to hold his final campaign rally before the February 25th election to much fanfare from his supporters. However, many of the ‘obidients’ making their way to the venue of the event were attacked by hoodlums, beaten,…

American rapper Nayvadius DeMun Cash, better known by the stage name — Future, has appreciated Tems for her contribution to his Grammy award-winning song ‘Wait For U.’ The 39-year-old American rapper sent a bouquet and a cute note as his way of thanking Tems for contributing to the success of the song.The note reads: “Tems, Accept this token of beauty as a thank you for being the best part of our Grammy Award-winning song. This is just the beginning. Future”. Tems has been a major taking point in the entertainment industry recently, following her exploits as the first female Nigerian…

The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party(NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso has played down the importance of online polls. Kwankwaso is of the opinion that such polls do not reflect what will happen on election day as many of the participants are only Twitter users. Kwankwaso who usually comes fourth in these online polls, said majority of his supporters are not online. “These things [polls] are on the telephone. Over 90 percent of my supporters don’t even know Twitter. They don’t even know social media,” he said Thursday when he was featured on Channels Television’s election programme The 2023 Verdict.…