Author: Rashaad Harris

Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, has attributed the large number of unemployed people in the nation to the terrible stage of development in which it finds itself. At the same time, the Minister demanded a review of the country’s federalism model so that the federating units may realise their full potential for the good of the nation and its citizens.The Minister made this comment at a one-day dialogue on keeping track of campaign commitments to good governance that was held and organized in Abuja by an online tabloid: NPO Reports.Aregbesola disputed the belief held in some quarters that politicians…

Defending Liverpool progressed into the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup courtesy of a second leg lone goal by Midfielder Harvey Elliott which helped the Reds knockout Wolves 3-2 on aggregate on Tuesday.Jurgen Klopp’s men went into the replay in Moulinex after drawing 2-2 in the first leg at Anfield a fortnight ago. The team in Red started brightly on the night when their early press was rewarded after teammate Thiago Alcantara picked out Harvey Elliott in the middle of the pack.The 19-year-old England U21 midfielder who scored his first goal for Liverpool in a fourth round tie last…

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC may soon employ the use of body odour for voter verification as part of its expanding drive to incorporate technology into Nigeria’s electoral process. INEC Chairman — Prof. Mahmood Yakubu praised the commission’s internal engineers for creating the BVAS and for consistently coming up with creative concepts and ideas to improve the election process on Tuesday at the Chatham House in London.He claimed that one of the commission engineers had suggested utilising body odour to confirm voters, but he had to urge them to wait a bit.Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu hailed the commission’s in-house…

The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has postponed the forthcoming 7th National Youth Games scheduled to take place in February at Asaba, Delta state. According to a report from People’s Gazette, Mohammed Manga who is the spokesman for the Ministry, in a statement quoted by Ismaila Abubakar, the permanent secretary, the postponement was due to the February and March elections.“The postponement is due to logistics and time constraints, especially, taking cognisance of the commencement of the general elections slated for February 25, 2023. While regretting all the inconveniences the postponement might cause its stakeholders,…

The Australian Open has not seen an upset yet as the big lads moved into the next round in an awesome display in front of the fans as the tournament resumes day two of it’s action in Melbourne. Nine-times champion and title favorite Novak Djokovic started his campaign with a good 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 win over Roberto Carballes Baena to reach the 2nd round. The 35-year-old Serbian and 92 title holder has now gone on a 35-gamewnming streak in the competition. He will next face the winner of the tie between Hugo Dellien and Enzo Couacaud.Second seed Casper Ruud had…

Confederation for African Football (CAF), has awarded Ghana, Madagascar and Sudan three points following Morocco’s withdrawal from the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria. CAF decided that Morocco should lose all three group games 3-0 so Ghana, Madagascar and Sudan who are in Group C each received three goals. Morocco withdrew from the tournament after being refused a direct flight by host nation Algeria due to diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The defending champions failed to show up in Morocco after Strained relations between Algeria and Morocco have soured since the government in Algiers cut diplomatic ties with…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, describing him as a wonder worker for erecting the nation’s longest bridge. The declaration was made by the former president at the dedication of the bridge in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The 1.15-kilometre-long bridge, which connects Mbo LGA with Esit Eket LGA, provides access to riverine communities in Okobo, Mbo, and Esit-Eket LGAs as well as to the homes and business hubs of the Ibom Industrial City, Liberty Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone, Ibom Deep Seaport, Dakkada Global Oil, Ibom Solutions Hub,…

With the first week of the 2023 NPFL season concluded, we cast our minds to 10 fascinating statistics recorded as 20 teams scored a combined 24 goals in 10 games. In comparison to the 2021/22 season, the 2023 season recorded a 100% increase in away wins. There were just two in the opening week of the previous season. It became the second time in two seasons that a 3-3 scoreline was recorded on the opening match week of the NPFL. Prior to Plateau United and Shooting Stars’ thriller, Heartland and Nasarawa United played out a 3-3 draw on the opening…

To promote growth and development, the Federal Government has been encouraged to examine and reform economic policies by the Nigeria Employer’s Consultative Association (NECA). The organised private sector in Nigeria, according to NECA, thinks that to address the many issues that the nation is currently facing, economic policies need to be revised.This was stated in a letter signed by NECA Director-General Adewale Oyerinde ahead of the OPSN roundtable discussion.He said the group believes that the expected governance dispensation, come 2023 is an opportunity to address the challenges.Oyerinde said: “The OPSN believes that the expected governance dispensation, come 2023 is a…

Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, popularly known as Igwe 2pac, was involved in a horrifying vehicle accident yesterday at the third mainland bridge in Lagos. He announced this on his official Instagram account. The charismatic actor claimed that God delivered him from the grip of death.Charles posted images of himself lying in a hospital bed along with brief video snippets taken at the scene of the collision.His post reads: “Thankful for life 🙏🙏🙏Was involved in a car accident on 3rd mainland bridge last night but GOD DID!!! We Asaaaaa still ❤️” https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfB127r-Lh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link