Author: Rashaad Harris

Nigerian striker Peter Olayinka has agreed to a preliminary three years contract to join Serbian Club Red Star Belgrade in July 2023.The contract will see him join the Serbian Giant as the 8th European Cubs he will be playing for after previous stints at Bylis, Yenicami SK, Skenderbeu, Gent, Dukla Prague, and Zulte Waregem.The 27-year-old started his career with 36 Lion Football Academy in Lagos before moving to Europe with Bylis FC of Albania in 2012.The two-caps Super Eagles forward has scored five goals for his club Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic 1. Liga this season.He has scored 27…

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has left the country for Germany to undergo regular medical check-ups and is scheduled to be back after the general elections. According to reports, he left the country via a private jet on Saturday to Germany for a health check.The jet was said to have taken him from the Minna International Airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where he was accompanied by his son — Aminu, and security personnel(s). Mahmud Abdullahi, the retired General’s spokesperson confirmed the development, saying “The journey is the normal medical routine check-up. There is…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has expressed concerns over the rising tide of election-related insecurity in the nation, while also reiterating its commitment to making sure the elections are unhindered. The electoral umpire appealed for coordinated efforts to stop the violence, noting that the development could prevent the announcement of election results and spark a constitutional crisis.Professor Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, Chairman of the Board of The Electoral Institute TEI, INEC’s training arm, made this statement yesterday in Abuja at the validation of election security training materials.Lamenting that insecurity might halt the general polls, Professor Zuru said: “We all appreciate…

To curb the surge of another COVID-19 outbreak in the nation, the Federal Government stated on Monday that it is maintaining high levels of preparedness and surveillance at the country’s entrance gateways. At the Federal Ministry of Health’s ministerial press conference in Abuja on COVID-19 and other advances in the health sector, the government announced this.The World Health Organization and the Chinese Embassy were met by the Ministry of Health to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak in China, according to Dr Osagie Ehanire, who spoke at the briefing.He said: “My ministry has been having discussions with the World Health Organisation with…

Arsenal produced an improved second-half performance after a tight opening half, to win 3-0 against Oxford United thanks to Eddie Nketiah’s brace and Mohamed Elneny’s header.Mikel Arteta’s men after a disappointing 0-0 at home in the league to third place Newcastle United, responded brightly in the fa cup third round clash on Monday night.The premier league leaders were held at bay by a resolute Oxford United’s defense in the first half, with the gunners only having two shots and none on target in the first 45 minutes.Arsenal started the second half on the front foot as a corner was cleared…

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36 on Monday evening – the same day former Tottenham team-mate Gareth Bale hung up his boots.The Spurs and France stopper, who won a record 145 caps and captained the side a record 122 times, bows out after the heartbreak of losing the World Cup final against Argentina in Qatar last year as France lookd to retain their 2018 title. He said: ‘There comes a time when you have to know how to hand over the reins. I have always said over and over…

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has hinted at the possibility of the near-at-hand general elections will be postponed due to insecurity in parts of the country. This was confirmed by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu through the Commission’s Chairman for Board of Electoral Institute(BEI), Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru. Prof. Zuru represented Prof. Yakubu at the Validation of Election Security Training Resources in Abuja on Monday. He said: “We all appreciate the fact that Election Security is vital to democratic consolidation through provision of enabling environment for the conduct of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections and thus strengthening the electoral…

Chelsea have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Joao Felix on a loan deal from Atletico Madrid until the end of the season for a few of €11m. Felix, 23, has started just seven of Atleti’s 16 La Liga matches this campaign and has fallen out of favour entirely under boss Diego Simeone, despite finding the net four times in his limited game time. Manchester United had been linked with a move for the former Benfica ace while Arsenal were also monitoring his situation. https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1612477317351178244?t=hndOmXYJBDlrNzmA2bc-sw&s=19 Last month, the Portugal international had instructed his agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club in January and Atletico Madrid’s CEO,…

Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from all football after his World Cup heartache with Wales.The former Real Madrid winger confirmed the news in an emotional social media post on Monday, writing: “After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football. I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love.”It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life. The highest of highs over 17 seasons, that will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter has in store for me. “From my…

Yobe State Governor, Governor Mai Buni has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. This was said in a statement made on Sunday in Damaturu by the state’s head of service, Alhaji Garba Bilal.Bilal said: “This is to enable civil servants and the general public to receive the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who will be in the state on a one-day State Visit to commission projects.”The recently completed Maternal Child Health Care Complex, Yobe International Cargo Airport and Ultra-Modern Market are all anticipated to receive official opening…