Author: Rashaad Harris

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have crashed out of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup after losing to 10-player England on Penalty shootout. The European champions started the game on the front foot but the backline of the Nigerian team led by Osinachi Ohale pegged back the duo of Daly and Russo.Left-back Ashleigh Plumptre was the bright spot of the Nigeria side in the first half hitting the woodwork and also forcing the goalkeeper into numerous saves. England got a penalty overruled by the VAR midway into the first half after Rasheedat Ajibade was adjudged to foul Daly. Daly also forced Nigeria…

In light of the unfortunate elevator incident and the preliminary conclusions from the Lagos State Government’s Panel of Inquiry into the elevator crash resulting in the tragic loss of Dr Vwaere Diaso’s life, the State Government has initiated actions to penalize those identified as responsible. In accordance with the investigations, the state government has terminated the employment of and placed the Facility Managers on a blacklist.Additional measures taken by the state government include the immediate suspension of the General Manager of the State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency.In a press release on Sunday evening, Olumide Sogunle, the Permanent Secretary of…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC has inaugurated a new housing estate in Kano State for its staff, managed by the Railway Property Company Limited (RPMCL). These housing units were revitalized through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with CityScape, a construction company. During the handover of the houses, CityScape’s Managing Director, Alhaji Garba Ahmed, noted that the houses were previously deteriorated and unsafe. He highlighted that the renovated estate consists of 99 apartments, a mosque, a recreational centre, and a clinic. The company ensured the reconstruction adhered to international standards.Engr. Fidet E. Okhiria, the Managing Director of NRC and Chairman of RPMCL,…

England head coach, Sarina Wiegman says the Lionesses will exploit Nigeria’s weaknesses in their Round of 16 encounter at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The European champions will take on the Super Falcons at the Lang Park, Brisbane on Monday morning. The Super Falcons are unbeaten in the competition with one win and two draws.Wiegman said the West Africans are a tough nut to crack but insisted they will find a way to beat Randy Waldrum’s side. “Everyone who plays us wants to beat us. That’s nothing new,” Wiegman was quoted by BBC.com.“The games have been very competitive. Nobody can…

Arsenal won the Community Shield for the 17th time with a 4-1 penalty-shootout win over Premier League champions Manchester City following a 1-1 draw at Wembley.A sublime Cole Palmer strike deep into the second half would ostensibly propel Man City to the crown, but in the 11th minute of injury time, Leandro Trossard’s deflected strike rescued Mikel Arteta’s men in dramatic circumstances.With no extra time on the agenda, the tie went straight to spot kicks, where Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri both fluffed their lines to hand Arsenal the first trophy of the season. Naming all of Declan Rice, Kai…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has revealed his short-term strategies to counter the impacts of the fuel subsidy removal on the state’s residents. According to a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde emphasized his commitment to prioritizing the well-being of the people. In a statewide address on Saturday, the governor highlighted that his administration is focusing on sectors such as food security and transportation to address the immediate challenges.The Governor said: ”These will help to reduce the economic difficulties facing residents of the state.“We will also explore further options in the sphere of dialogue.“Our government remains…

The National Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, mentioned that lessons have been taken from the 2023 general elections, and improvements will be made for the upcoming local elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. He expressed satisfaction with the feedback received during the post-election review and stated that many of the suggestions to enhance the nation’s elections will be implemented in the forthcoming elections in those states. This was shared by the INEC boss at the recently concluded three-day review of the 2023 elections in Lagos.His words: “We promised Nigerians that we were going to hold the election review…

European champions Three Lionesses of England and nine-time Africans champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons will clash in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. This is the second time England and the Falcons will come face to face in the senior women’s World Cup. To get to the knockout stage, the Super Falcons finished second in Group B behind Australia and ahead of Olympic champions Canada and debutant Republic of Ireland.After holding Canada to a goalless draw, the Super Falcons shocked Australia 3-2 before settling for another goalless draw with Ireland.…

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has said the Gunners know what they need to do to beat Manchester City in Sunday’s FA Community Shield at Wembley stadium on Sunday.Treble winners City and Arsenal will get the new campaign off when they clash in the traditional curtain raiser. Despite trailing Arsenal in most part of last season, Pep Guardiola’s men eventually pipped the North London club to the league title.They defeated Manchester United in the FA Cup before edging Inter Milan to land a first-ever Champions League title.Looking forward to Sunday’s toe, Arteta expressed excitement at the prospect of challenging for another…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued their domination of the continent as they demonstrated another convincing performance to emerge as the winners of the 2023 Women’s Afrobaskteball Championship after beating Senegal in Kigali.Despite having it rough during their preparation, the players never allow it to affect them as they started the championship like a house on fire thrashing both DR Congo and Egypt at the group stage.They overpowered both Ivory Coast and the host Rwanda in the quarter-final and semi-final before setting up a mouth-watering clash against rival Senegal.The final played at the BK Arena on Saturday witnessed a fierce affair between both…