Author: Rashaad Harris

The vice presidential candidate of Labour Party, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has said he wishes his opponents never insulted his family. The owner of Baze University was moved to tears while discussing how the opposition has rubbished his family name. While discussing the fallout of his political bid on The People’s Townhall, a live programme on Channels Television, the vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) said he had done a lot to combat false narratives about him and the party’s standard bearer, Peter Obi. “When I joined the ticket, I impeached certain lies against him and I saw they…

Manchester City moved into the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after beating Chelsea 4-0 at the Etihad stadium on Sunday night.A fixture between both teams which came in the space of three days after Manchester City defeated the blues at Stamford bridge last Thursday saw City on the front foot in the early stages.Riyard Mahrez scored his second goal against Chelsea in less than 72 hours after scoring a free kick in the 23rd minute to give Manchester City the lead.Julian Alvarez then extended the home side lead from the penalty spot after Chelsea Striker Kai Havertz handled…

Manchester United wil welcome Reading while Manchester City/ Chelsea to face Oxford United or Arsenal in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup. The fourth round games are scheduled to be played between Friday 27 January 2023 & Monday 30 January 2023. Preston North End v TottenhamSouthampton v BlackpoolWrexham v Sheffield UnitedIpswich Town v BurnleyManchester United v ReadingLuton or Wigan v Grimsby TownDerby County v West Ham UnitedStoke City v Aston Villa or StevenageBlackburn Rovers v Forest Green or BirminghamWalsall v Leicester CitySheffield Wednesday v Fleetwood TownManchester City or Chelsea v Oxford or ArsenalBristol City or Swansea v Chesterfield…

Bendel Insurance returned to the NPFL after three years with a 0-2 victory away to Akwa United in a group A fixture at the Nest of Champions in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Sunday. The South-South Derby game which welcomed high dignitaries for its opening ceremony, saw the home side off to a high intense start. Bendel Insurance then found their foot into the game with former Uniben and HiFL star, Imade Osehenkhoe. The Higher institution football League (HiFL) product Imade Osarenkhoe, scored the first goal of the new season after meeting a cross from the edge of the box…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party Presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has hit out at PDP and APC for inflicting suffering on Nigerians. The ex-Kano State Governor said this during his campaign at Asaba, where he urged the people of the state to beware of committing to these parties yet again.In his words, Kwankwaso said: “I’m happy for the reception given to me in Asaba, the people have accepted me because I have all it takes to deliver this country from the bondage of APC and PDP.“PDP and APC put together are what we are suffering today. These two parties have…

Novak Djokovic had been thankful to Australian fans on his return to the country and the Serb expressed his gratitude once again on Sunday after winning in the Adelaide International 1 final and his 92nd ATP titles. The 35-year-old dug deep to save a match point on the way to a 6-7 (8-10), 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 victory over American Sebastian Korda as he built up the momentum ahead of the Jan 16-29 Australian Open. “It’s been an amazing week and you guys made it even more special. For me to be standing here is a gift, definitely,” Djokovic told the…

The Edo State Police Command has announced that scores of people have been kidnapped after some herders attacked Igueben train station on Saturday evening. According to the PRO of the Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, many of the persons who were waiting to board the train before the attack were left injured. He added that the abductors raided the station with AK-47 rifles before opening fire on the awaiting passengers. This was contained in a statement the police released on Sunday. “This is to inform the gentlemen of the press that today, 7th of January, 2023, at about 1600hrs, unspecified number of…

Naomi Osaka has confirmed she will not play at the Australian Open, adding her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals. Organizers confirmed in a tweet on Sunday that Japan’s Osaka, the Open champion in 2019 and 2021, will not be playing in Melbourne. “Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open. We will miss her at #AO2023,” the tweet said. The 25-year-old Osaka’s ranking has slipped to 47 and she hasn’t played since September after withdrawing during the second round in Tokyo. She won her first round match at that tournament when Australia’s Daria Saville withdrew after one…

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party — Peter Gregory Obi, has warned Nigerians not to cast their votes based on political parties, as that hasn’t favoured the country’s trajectory in the past. Peter Obi made this call during LP’s Presidential campaign in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday.The ex-Anambra State Governor urged voters to reject the main political parties because they assert to have the political infrastructure necessary to seize or hold onto power.In his words, he said: “Nigerians are hungry, youths have no job.“It is not safe to travel anywhere in Nigeria today. All these challenges are caused by those…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization has mocked the Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress — Bola Ahmed Tinubu for attempting to use President Muhammadu Buhari in his plans to buy Nigerians to his side. According to the PDP Campaign, Tinubu’s attempt to utilise Buhari to clean up his image would fail.This was said in a statement released yesterday in Abuja by Kola Ologbondiyan, the campaign spokesperson for Atiku-Okowa.The statement reads: “It is indeed ludicrous that Asiwaju Tinubu who is badgered with narcotic and many corruption allegation stains is now seeking President Buhari’s presence in his campaign after…