Author: Rashaad Harris

The Three Lionesses of England have qualified for the semi-finals of this year’s FIFA women’s World Cup after a 2-1 comeback win against Colombia.It is a third consecutive semi-final appearance for the reigning European champions. Colombia took the lead with one minutes left in the first half through Leicy Herrera as her effort sailed over England’s keeper.England equalised in seven minutes added time thanks to Lauren Hemp after the Colombian keeper spilled a harmless ball. In the 63rd minutes Alessia Russo netted the winner as she hit a low shot into the far corner.England will now meet co-hosts Australia in…

Arsenal got their Premier League campaign off to the perfect start with an ultimately nervy 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. Mikel Arteta raised eyebrows ahead of kick-off by dropping defensive mainstay Gabriel and handing a start to Eddie Nketiah.A reshuffle at the back saw Thomas Partey start at right-back with Ben White tucking inside to partner William Saliba and summer signing Jurrien Timber afforded a Premier League debut.The makeshift rearguard were nearly caught cold immediately when an innocuous headed clearance sent Brennan Johnson clean through on goal, but the Forest forward skewed his finish way wide of Aaron Ramsdale’s goal.Arsenal…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s management has declared that it’s against the law for filmmakers and skit creators to use their uniforms, gear, and other items. In an official statement by Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Authority, Bolaji Oreagba, the General Manager, expressed disapproval of how these creators were disrespectfully depicting the organization by utilizing its uniform without permission. He pointed out that Section 79 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 makes this unauthorized use a criminal offense.The statement read in part, “Film or skit makers who portray LASTMA…

On Friday in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu reiterated his commitment to deploying diverse initiatives to revitalize the economy for the maximum benefit of all Nigerians. He made this affirmation during a meeting at the State House with the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress Professionals Forum, under the leadership of former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda.”This economy must recover for the good and greatest number of Nigerians, and we are seriously committed to seeing through a change for the better,” the President said.He added: “So far, we have taken some baby steps and pushed some aggressive positions.”President Tinubu…

Lionel Messi continued his impressive scoring run as he bagged one of the goals in Inter Miami’s 4-0 win against Charlotte to reach the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup on Friday.Messi has now scored in five straight games for Inter Miami.Also, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star has scored eight goals in five games in the Leagues Cup making him the top scorer so far.In the quarter-finals against Charlotte, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner scored the fourth goal with four minutes left to play.Inter Miami will take on fellow American club Philadelphia Union in the semi-finals on August…

Treble winners Manchester City opened the new Premier League campaign with a 3-0 win at newly promoted Burnley on Friday night.A brace from Erling Haaland and a goal from Rodri got City off to a perfect start. United States-born Nigerian winger Luca Koleosho was in action for Burnley.Koleosho was in Burnley’s starting 11 before he was replaced in the 61st minute. The 18-year-old is eligible to represent the US, Canada, Nigeria, and Italy, as he was born and raised in the United States to a Nigerian father and an Italian-Canadian mother.Haaland gave City the lead just four minutes into the…

Sweden defeated former champions Japan 2-1 to progress into the semi-finals of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup on Friday.Japan’s defeat to Sweden means there will be a new women’s World Cup winner. Amanda Ilestedt gave Sweden the lead in the 32nd minute off a goal mouth scrabble after Japan failed to clear their line.In the 51st minute Sweden went 2-0 up as Filippa Angeldal converted from the penalty spot. Japan got a penalty of their own on 76 minutes but Riko Ueki hit her effort against the cross bar.With three minutes left Honoka Hayashi pulled a goal back for…

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have finally agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of England striker Harry Kane to the Allianz Arena lords in the ongoing 2023 summer transfer window.Bayern Munich and Tottenham struck a deal in the region of £100 million for the 30-year-old. Bayern will pay £86 million upfront for Kane and add-ons will push the fee to £100 million. According to Skysports.com, Kane is now set to fly to Germany for his medicals to complete the deal that has been negotiated all summer. Bayern had to submit about four bids to get Kane from the…

Nigerian actor Deyemi Okolawon has highlighted that the primary issue facing performers in the film sector is their compensation, emphasizing that actors within the Nigerian movie industry receive inadequate payment. Deyemi said this during a recent episode of MTV Base Africa Lights, Camera Stardom, programme alongside Daniel Etim-Effiong.He said: “I think Nollywood actors are not being paid enough. And on the other hand, we are not financially literate enough to use what we do have and maximize it to protect ourselves in the future.”Supporting Deyemi’s assertion, Etim-Effiong added: “I also think that the way the industry works, it doesn’t provide…

Former Edo State Governor and current Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has emphasized the importance of loyalty among public officials, cautioning against excessive ambition. Oshiomhole’s comments come in light of the ongoing dispute between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.Obaseki has expressed concerns about Shaibu’s reported gubernatorial aspirations and speculated defection to the All Progressives Congress. Oshiomhole, while addressing the matter, criticized Shaibu’s supposed actions as disloyalty towards Obaseki.He said: “My advice is, those who are having challenges should learn how to respect their bosses. I also advise people that anybody you work with, be loyal.“Many…