Author: Rashaad Harris

The draws for the Semi-finals of the 2022/2023 Carabao Cup season have been made.Tournament’s favorites Manchester United, will travel to West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire to face Nottingham forest at the City ground in the first semi-finals while Southampton will play host to Newcastle United.Manchester United who are in a much better position to end their seven-year wait for a major trophy since winning the last one in Jose Mourinho’s first season at the club in 2015/2016 season after winning the UEFA Europa League, will move a step closer to ending their trophiless drought when they play Nottingham Forest.Erik Ten Hag’s men,…

Southampton upset Manchester City 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at Saint Mary’s on Wednesday night to reach the semi-finals.Southampton’s new boss Nathan Jones, who has been on a six-game losing streak since taking charge of the club in December ended the run with a third round Fa cup win over Crystal Palace last Saturday.After having to defend for the first 20 minutes, Southampton got themselves in front in the 23rd minute after Lyanco played a long ball into the feet of Sekou Mara who hit a tremendous first time short into the bottom right corner to give…

As part of the renewed charge to reduce environmental infractions, monitor Lagos environs in line with global best practices, and make Lagos habitable which is in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI) on Wednesday effected the arrest of a vendor for selling expired canned foods (SARDINE) at the Bolade-Oshodi area of the State. Speaking on the development at the Command Headquarters of the agency, the Corps Marshal, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (retd) expressed shock at such a nefarious act, citing the negative health damages caused to unsuspecting consumers of expired foods. According…

The Boko Haram terrorist organisation, according to President Muhammadu Buhari, is determined to completely destroy Nigeria. This was said by Buhari during a meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria’s Executive at the State House in Abuja.He said: “I just came back from Adamawa and Yobe States. During the visit to both states, I listened carefully to what the people and officials had to say. And they all said the situation had improved since 2015, especially in Borno State.“Boko Haram was just fraudulent and a plot to destroy Nigeria. You can’t say people should not learn; the people need…

Naomi Osaka has announced she is pregnant with her first child and is planning to return to action at next year’s Australian Open. Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka will become a mother later this year: The 25-year-old former world No. 1 announced her pregnancy in a social media post on Wednesday. “Can’t wait to get back on the court, but here’s a little life update for 2023,” Osaka wrote in a Twitter post accompany a photo of an ultrasound. http://https://twitter.com/naomiosaka/status/1613223970891010049?t=micGal6zv_CtXiRqC0HrpA&s=19 The news came in the eve of this year’s Australian Open which is scheduled to hold from January 16.…

According to Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress’ Presidential candidate, Nigerians who support the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming 2023 election “enjoy suffering.” Sowore said this in an interview with PUNCH Newspapers, tagged The Roundtable,When asked if he would be surprised if the APC’s Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu won the 2023 election, Sowore responded that there would either be election manipulation or a lack of fatigue among the electorate.He also questioned why it appeared that Nigerians supported their “abusers” in the past.Sowore’s statement in full reads: “First is if there was a credible election because the APC is used…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is elated after emerging as the winner of the Globe Soccer Awards on Wednesday.The 24-year-old Nigerian International was presented the Power Horse emerging player of the year award by the Globe Soccer Awards based in the United Arab Emirates.Napoli’s record signing took to his Twitter handle in delight, announcing to his followers about the award in a tweet.”Just Receive The @Globe_Soccer Award For The Power Horse Emerging Player Of The Year,Thank You For The Recognition,And To Those That Have Been Supporting Me Through The Years,I Appreciate Y’all.GOD Is The Greatest💯🙏🏽 @sscnapoli @Globe_Soccer,” Osimhen tweeted. https://twitter.com/victorosimhen9/status/1613204505515941892?t=ExJvDxcefcsoDGJSIBdWAQ&s=19…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has reassured Nigerians today that the upcoming general elections slated for February will proceed according to schedule. Mahmood Yakubu, the national chairman of INEC, declared that the polls would take place as planned and added that the schedule had not been altered.In accordance with the 2022 Electoral Act, Yakubu met with the 18 political party leaders on Wednesday at the commission’s Abuja headquarters and gave them the 2023 voter list before the elections. “The 2023 general elections will hold as scheduled. Any report to the contrary isn’t true,” Yakubu said.

Portuguese attacker Joao Felix will be part of the Chelsea squad for the remainder of the season, having moved to Stamford Bridge on loan from Atletico Madrid. The 23-year-old previously played for Benfica in his homeland before switching to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2019, for a record fee for both clubs.A skilful and stylish attacker, Joao Felix is most effective when roaming fluidly across the forward line and involving himself in the build-up play. On moving on loan to Chelsea, Joao Felix said: ‘Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world and I hope to…

Nigerian actress, Nkiru Sylvanus has shared her prewedding pictures, as seen on her official Instagram page. The actress, known for her ‘good girl’ roles in Nollywood movies has yet to reveal the identity of her husband-to-be. Nkiru, 37, has played in movies like Egg of Life(2003) and New Jerusalem(2007). She announced her engagement on 30th December, 2022 when she posted a picture of a engagement ring on her finger. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnRFVWfK5qz/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE=