Author: Rashaad Harris

Contrary to rumours, the All Progressives Congress (APC) asserts a friendly relationship exists between Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate, and governors chosen on its platform. After a meeting between Tinubu, the party’s candidates for governor and national assembly, and members of the PCC and National Working Committee, Mr James Faleke, the secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said this to reporters on Sunday in Abuja (NWC).In his words, Faleke said: “From our interactions with the candidates, I can assure Nigerians that we are winning the coming elections.“As for the challenges they relayed to us that they…

In response to rumours that he is a gay, well-known Nigerian fashion designer — Yomi Casual said that if the rumours were true, he would pray for his demise. Yomi posted a lengthy statement on Instagram that was filled with swear words in which he called out individuals who were circulating the accusations and expressed his frustrations.Yomi responded to the claims by saying that he is the one who can best grasp what it has done to him.In his words, Yemi said: “It is always easy for friends and family to reach out and always say, “Ignore them… Silence is…

FC Barcelona have won their first major trophy of the Xavi Hernández era! Not just that, but they have done it in style, playing exactly the kind of football that Curlers want to see. And to make the taste sweeter still, they did it against none other than Real Madrid!The King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh was treated to an authentic spectacle on Sunday. That was always going to happen. El Clásico never fails to disappoint.But this time, the spectacle was a blaugrana one. From start to finish, only one team ever looked like winning this. It was serious, it was…

On Saturday, hours after T-Mobile Arena accidentally revealed Jon Jones would be fighting Cyril Gane for the heavyweight championship at UFC 285 on March 4, Dana White confirmed the title bout and revealed Francis Ngannou is no longer a part of the company.White, 53, explained his side of the failed contract negotiations, saying Ngannou is trying to make more money while facing lesser competition. “I’ve told you guys this before — if you don’t want to be here, you don’t have to be,” White said. “I think Francis is in a place right now where he doesn’t want to take…

Napoli forward, Victor James Osimhen has disclosed how his life looked like before he became a footballer. The Napoli star said he didn’t have a smooth childhood, and took to football mainly because the sport can pay the bills. In a video recorded in October of 2022, the Nigerian said he lost his mother at a tender age, shortly before his father lost his job. He narrated that he used to sell sachet water in Lagos traffic. [wpvideo 56VN51uu]

It was an exciting week 1 as far as Nigeria Premier Football League is concerned, with the likes of Bendel Insurance, Enyimba, Niger Tornadeos, and Abia Warriors recording away wins.While the likes of Dakkada, Sunshine, Gombe United and Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan recorded away draw.Remo Stars and Rivers United, the two continental teams were the only teams that won on their home soil.What a week, full of talking points and shocking results.Week 1 with amazing statistics; 4 away wins2 home wins 4 drawsTotal of 24 goals scored in 10 games.Group AKwara United 0-0 Gombe UnitedPlateau United 3-3 Shooting Stars…

Arsenal completed the league double over Tottenham with a resounding 2-0 win. A first half howler from Hugo Lloris and a Martin Odegaard wonder strike sealed the win. Mikel Arteta named an unchanged side from the one that drew 0-0 at Newcastle as the Gunners looked to do the league double over their bitter rivals.It was a scintillating first half from the Gunners as they were on a different level to Spurs. The dominance was rewarded early after a Hugo Lloris howler allowed Bukayo Saka’s shot to find its way into the net. Arsenal continued to dominate proceedings as Martin…

Chelsea won a massive game and ended their losing run with a 1-0 win over London rivals Crystal Palace in the EPL on Sunday afternoon. The blues who are on a three game losing streak started strong in front of their fans and record signing Mykhaylo Mudryk who joined for €100 million from Shakhtar donetsk. Graham Potter’s men began the game on the front foot, controlling the game but the away side broke on the counter with Michael Olise’s shot superbly stopped by Kepa in the 21st minute. Thiago Silva’s shot from a corner was saved brilliantly by the Palace…

Chelsea have completed the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhaylo Mudryk on an eight-and-half years deal worth €100 million. The Ukrainian international, who turned 22 earlier this month, has put pen to paper on an eight-and-a-half year contract with the Blues to seal his move to Stamford Bridge.‘I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea,’ Mudryk said after completing his move.‘This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career. I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham…

An Independent Electoral Commission(INEC) staff has been caught distributing Permanent Voters Card(PVC) in Ondo State while wearing a Tinubu presidential election branded T shirt. In a video shared on his official Twitter handle, investigative journalist and activist David Hundeyin of West Africa Week, in which he tagged INEC, the journalist demanded to know why an apparent Tinubu(frontline presidential candidate) supporter is tasked with distributing PVCs. https://twitter.com/DavidHundeyin/status/1614327356381872129?t=OH-KEyJ0MRh4O_s5jO7yMQ&s=19 He listed the location as Ondo State, Local government-Akure South, ward -Ako Uro/Uro1, Location-Aquinas College, Hospital road. While INEC is yet to reply, some Twitter users took to the micro blogging site to have…