Author: Rashaad Harris

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were was at the heart of a chaotic showdown in Saudi Arabia as Paris Saint-Germain squeezed past a Saudi All-Star XI 5-4 in Riyadh on Thursday evening. Cristiano Ronaldo more than played his part in a thrilling friendly match, scoring twice in his first game in Saudi Arabia as Lionel Messi also found the net at the King Fahd Stadium Messi got the French champions off to the perfect start as he combined with Neymar to net the opener in just the third minute. Ronaldo, making his first outing in the Middle East, responded in…

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has pledged to work with the National Assembly “to reform the organisation, structure, and operations of the Nigerian Railway Corporation” if elected. He also declared that his administration would give top priority to finishing important current national railway projects like those between Lagos and Kano, Benin and Abakaliki, Port Harcourt and Maiduguri, Lagos and Calabar, and Kano and Maradi.Tinubu made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja during his consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria FOCI. He said: “We shall deploy technology and security assets to protect…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he endorsed the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi over the All Progressive Congress candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu because it’s his ‘choice’. Obasanjo through an aide explained that he opted for Obi because he knows both of them; their capacity, antecedents, and other factors. In his words, “Obasanjo opted for Obi because he knows both of them; their capacity, antecedents, and other factors. Obi is not perfect just as no human being is, but a far better option.Also, his region has not done it (presidency) before a situation Baba believes is unfair. People…

Shooting stars 0-0 draw with Kwara United The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) continued it’s round two actions on Thursday as Remo Stars, Bendel Insurance and Niger Tornadoes made it two wins from two this season while El Kanemi Warriors get first home win as the game between Sunshine Stars vs Rivers United and Shooting Stars vs Kwara United played draw.Remo Stars picked up a 0-1 away win in Gombe state against Gombe United courtesy of Andy Okpe’s second league goal this campaign after the home side had earlier missed a penalty in the 54th minute of the encounter.Gombe Utd…

Chelsea are reportedly set to sign Noni Madueke from PSV Eindhoven after a big-money offer sparked the move into life. The Blues, backed by wealthy co-owner Todd Boehly, have already spent heavily during the January transfer window with five signings bedding in at Stamford Bridge. A lucrative summer blowout saw Chelsea fans welcome a host of stars to west London. Their transfer strategy has become even more apparent during the January window, however, with a raft of youngsters introduced to manager Graham Potter’s squad. Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana are both touted as ones to watch while Benoit Badiashile,…

Arsenal have opened talks with Brighton for wantaway attacking midfielder Leandro Trossard.The Belgium international has slapped in a transfer demand this month and is now hopeful of clinching a move to the Premier League leaders. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting: “Arsenal have opened talks to sign Leandro Trossard from Brighton, negotiations are advanced with official bid ready for permanent move. “Personal terms already agreed — talks will continue to get deal done soon.” Leandro Trossard has accepted all the conditions offered by Arsenal on his contract — all other teams interested have been informed of his decision. 🚨⚪️🔴…

Today, Alhaji Abdullahi Bodejo, National President of the Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore Association, had a visit from Seyi Tinubu, the son of Bola Tinubu who’s the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Seyi in the company of members of the City Boy Youth Movement (CBYM), a Tinubu/Shettima support group, visited to solicit the association’s support for the Presidential bid of Tinubu.To give Nigeria new hope, Tinubu urged the youth to support the APC in the general elections on February 25 and March 11.He said: ” Let us all go and collect our PVCs…

Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, professionally known as Seyi Vibez has revealed that Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy) is his biggest inspiration, citing the Grammy Award’s winner influence on his career. Seyi Vibez made this known in an interview with Apple Music Africa Now Radio, where he also described his style of music as Afro-Soul.Describing his music style in details, the fast-rising star said: “My sound is just afro soul, some Fela Kuti vibe, some Islamic vibe, some celestial thing. It’s a mixture of a lot of things.”I would describe my sound [as] Afro-soul. I do conscious music a lot, anyone that…

Crystal Palace ended Manchester United’s winning streak in a premier league fixture at Selhurst park on Wednesday night.A 91st minute stunning freekick from 21-year-old Micheal Olise ensured the game ended in a 1-draw in front of 35, 853 spectors in South London.On a bitterly cold night in the capital, the first half was tight and cagey, with bothgoalkeepers remaining spectators for largeparts of the contest. The visitors were certainly in control of proceedings, and came close to an opener when Luke Shaw’s volley drifted narrowly wide. Antony and debutant Wout Weghorst also went close, but Vicente Guaita was rarely troubled…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Benin Zonal Command on Thursday, January 12, 2023, arrested 12 (twelve) suspected internet fraudsters in Benin- City, Edo State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren. Among those arrested is Okunrobo Smart who was convicted in 2022 for internet fraud. Others are Edobor Francis Tobilola, Peace Omo Bartholomew, Justice Osagie Beggedo, Samuel Okosun, Uche Divine, Christopher Lawani Iwinosa, Osayi Gregory, Anthony Irabor, Olaleye Favour, Osagie Hope Godstime, and Desmond Ehator Osorumwense They were arrested at their hideout in Benin City, following actionable intelligence. Items…