Author: Rashaad Harris

The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has warned Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday not to employ the government’s tools of intimidation and repression on the opposition, especially the NNPP. At a news conference held at the party’s secretariat in Sharada, Kano, the chairman of the NNPP in Kano State — Umar Doguwa, issued the warning.Doguwa claimed that Ganduje and Nasiru Gawuna, the APC candidate for governor, had “devised devilish means of manipulating elections through attack and intimidation of members of the opposition parties, using primarily political thugs and some police personnel, who ordinarily ought to be apolitical…

In his usual manner in recent times, Nigerian comedian and actor — Adebowale Adedayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni has charged the country’s electorate to beware of voting bad leaders into power once again. The comedian took to his Twitter account a few hours ago, saying: “One thing I want Nigerians to know is that only the people suffer the consequences of bad leadership. “It never affects the Politicians.Fuel Scarcity, Naira Scarcity, Bad Education and Health Systems, etc, who suffers? “The People! We must vote in good Leaders!” https://twitter.com/mrmacaronii/status/1623320201826652162?t=j4PYp_wuoIPStqqQcW5wJA&s=19 He also urged Nigerians to scrutinize the options before them well,…

According to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, nothing will prevent the February 25 and March 11 elections from taking place. Obasanjo stated this on Wednesday when he remarked that Nigeria was going through an intriguing time and urged the populace to treat the elections seriously.The former president made this statement while hosting the African Democratic Congress board members at his penthouse apartment inside the grounds of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta.He said, “We cannot take it (election) any less important than those people (international community).“We are in an interesting period in Nigeria. In less than three weeks, we will…

According to the Nigerian Customs Service, the Benin Republic’s trade policies are antagonistic towards Nigerian businesspeople. Dera Nnadi, the Seme command’s Customs Area Controller, made this statement yesterday at the command’s headquarters.He attributed the lack of imports to the command of the Benin Republic’s trade policies.Additionally, Nnadi stated that the command had received five import declarations, with a total duty paid of N13m paid in just ten days.He explained: “The command recorded only five declarations of import within this period with a total of N13.38m paid as duty. The dearth in import is as a result of the trade policy…

Grammy Award-winning musician — Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has thanked everyone who has one way or the other been helpful to her career up to the zenith. Tems who was crowned the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ for her contribution on ‘Wait For U,” took to Twitter about 3 days after her feat to render her appreciation.She said: “To everyone that has been supporting me still. Through everything, please know I don’t take it for granted. “I truly appreciate it, the love has been too too much. “Thank you so much Rebel Gang.We up very soon.” https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1623423872149360640?t=gfwMpmkPJh7hUw_C7Hixbw&s=19 She also…

Ahead of the February 25th presidential election, the presidential candidate of Labour Party — Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians to collect money from any politician that’s willing to buy their votes, and vote for him instead. Obi gave this advise while speaking during the Labour Party presidential campaign rally in Kwara State capital, Ilorin. In his words, Obi said: “They will come to you to vote for them and give you money. Collect their money and vote for us.“What we are doing here is new politics. We want to build a new Nigeria. We don’t want to build a new…

Manchester United failed to lay a strong claim on their title push with a 2-2 home draw against strugglers Leeds United in a league fixture at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.United were without Casemiro for the visit of their historic rivals, as the Brazilian was sent off against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Casemiro will now serve a three-match ban fell behind after just 55 seconds from Kickoff through a goal from Leeds forward Willy Gnoto to give the away side the lead.Becoming the faster goal Manchester United have conceded at old Trafford since Edin Dzeko’s 43rd seconds striker in a…

Real Madrid defeated Egyptian side Al Ahly 1-4 in the semi-finals of the Club World CupVinicius Junior’s 50th goal for the club with Federico Valverde, Rodrigo and Arribas’s second half strike was enough as the European champions set up a final encounter with Al Hilal in Saturday’s final.Madrid entered the encounter in Rabat, Morocco still missing their talisman and Ballon D’or winner Karen Benzema so Ancelotti opted for an attack featuring Rodrygo, Vinicius and Valverde. Camavinga is filling in at left-back.Before kickoff, there was also a minute’s silence for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey.Madrid got off the mark…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, arraigned one Ali Bello, a nephew of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court Abuja. Bello was docked alongside Abba Adauda, Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, Iyada Sadat, and Rashida Bello (at large) on 18 count charges bordering on criminal misappropriation and money laundering to the tune of N3,081,804,654.00 (Three Billion, Eighty-One Million, Eight Hundred and Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Four Naira. Count one of the charges reads “That you, ALI BELLO, ABBA ADAUDU, YAKUBU SIYAKA ADABENEGE, IYADA SADAT, RASHIDA BELLO (at large)…

Guinea-Bissau will host the Super Eagles in Morocco in next month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter.Guinea-Bissau settled for Morocco after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) failed to approve their home grounds Estadio 24 de Setembro and Estadio Lino Correia for the qualifiers. According to reports emanating from the West African country, the Guinea Bissau Football Federation have been granted permission by their Moroccan counterpart to host their home games in country. The Djurtus will host the Super Eagles in the first leg on Thursday, March 23.The reverse fixture will take place at the Moshood Abiola…