Author: Rashaad Harris

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has disclosed his initial interest in working with Labour Party, before events took their turns. Kwankwaso revealed this via his official Twitter account today, saying: “On Labour Party, I was initially interested in working with them, but at that time, they were at peak of the media hype and we couldn’t reach a compromise. “Our party (NNPP) is a National Party, and we’re commanding the support of the masses.” https://twitter.com/KwankwasoRM/status/1615709797726453761?t=nTgFKw2OQRQGXnRW4WXkTQ&s=19 Labour Party is now fielding the duo of former ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Gregory Obi and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as…

Lobi Stars in action against Enugu Rangers on matchday two The 2022/2023 Nigerian Premier Football League continued its Matchday two midweek as Lobi Stars, Dakkada FC Abia Warriors picked up their first home wins of the season on Tuesday evening.After the back of a 2-1 away defeat to league champions Rivers United in port Harcourt in gameweek one, Lobi Stars bounced back to produce a 1-0 win over Enugu Rangers.The encounter was played at the New Jos Township Stadium, in Plateau State, saw the host score the winner in the 82nd minute through former Katsina united forward, Joseph Atule who…

The Nigerian entertainment industry is set to witness one of the biggest collaborations in its history, with two of the biggest artists in the industry set to perform together on a joint music tour. Today, 18th January 2023, Balogun Ibrahim Ayodeji (Wizkid) made the revelation via Instagram page, citing a shocking announcement of going on tour with fellow music star Adeleke David (Davido).In the post on his Instagram story, Wizkid wrote: “After my ‘MLLE (More Love, Less Ego)’ tour!! Davido and I going on tour! save your coins! I no wan hear pim.” Since the tour’s announcement, fans have been…

With thirty-seven days to the General Elections, The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has urged the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to urgently withdraw from the race. According to NNPP, severe charges of corruption and drug trafficking that have disgraced the 2023 general election led to calls for the withdrawal of both Atiku and Tinubu from the campaign for president.A statement yesterday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Agbo Major read: “Nigeria has been brought to ridicule and disrepute before the comity of…

The Flying Eagles thrashed Galadima FC 5-1 in a friendly at the Gold Project Practice Pitch, Abuja on Wednesday.It was the team’s second big win since they set up camp in Abuja for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations last week. Ladan Bosso’s side defeated Global Soccer Academy 5-0 last week. The Flying Eagles are expected to engage in more friendlies ahead of the competition.The seven-time champions will travel to Morocco for a training tour later this month.The West Africans are drawn in Group A along with hosts Egypt, Mozambique and Senegal for the U-23 AFCON.The competition will run from…

Some military officers and a group of police officers exchanged blows when the former attempted disarming police taskforce in Lagos. The physical confrontation occured this morning, Jan. 18, at ijaya, Apongbo, in Lagos State. The soldiers attempted to disarm a police taskforce and they put up a fight. [wpvideo LtfjivHG] The policemen eventually freed themselves after spraying tear gas. It is not however clear what led to the confrontation.

Defending Champion, Rafael Nadal will not be challenging for the title his holds anymore. The Spaniard struggled with a left hip problem as he fell to a 6-4 6-3 7-5 defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald. The 36-year-old said he was carrying the injury before the match but the pain had been “nothing like today”. “I really hope that it doesn’t put me out of the court for a long time,” Nadal said. “It’s not only the recovery. It’s all the amount of work that you need to put together to come back at a decent level.”I went through this process…

Some Nigerians put their lives on the line in order to get fuel when a petrol tanker toppled over in Warri, Delta State. People could be seen running to and fro the scene of the incident with containers in order to get their hands on the scarce and expensive commodity. Most filling stations are retailing the commodity at not less than 200 naira a litre. [wpvideo 3woCoIJP data-temp-aztec-id=”d364cf6c-a133-491c-a628-100c43adc0ae”]

Jadon Sancho returned to Manchester United first team training on Tuesday after being sent away on an individual programme.The former Borussia Dortmund star, who is into his second season at Old Trafford, headed to the Netherlands during the World Cup period to work on his skills after Erik ten Hag noticed a decline in his form. Sancho was left out of England’s squad for the tournament in Qatar which opened up such an opportunity.Sancho has not played for the Red Devils since the 1-1 draw against Chelsea in October – a game in which he was substituted. Ten Hag felt…

Ondo State Government has issued a statement yesterday stating that there was no reason for concern regarding the health of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Richard Olatunde, the governor’s chief press secretary assured Nigerians and residents of the state that the governor is in good health in a statement.The statement reads: “We have observed the growing anxiety about the state of health of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.“The good people of the state and, by extension, other friends and well-wishers continued to express concern over the wellness of the Governor, especially since yesterday. “We are constrained to respond to these concerns and…