Author: Rashaad Harris

By Idongesit Imuk (Long post cum rib crack alert!) So 2023 is here! And as it is with the clownery that is humanity, drawing up lengthy to-do lists of things we never get to do on the eve of every new year, tops our priority. Truth is, this ritual of thrashing old unfufilled lists and churning up new ones has become quite cumbersome! But weirdos like myself, quintessentials and untraditionals, who wouldn’t walk away from ageold woké traditions for every dollar in Trump’s US, keep bringing up annoying to-do lists, like the one beneath this intro: So this is what…

Chelsea dealt a huge blow in their Top four push as they were held 1-1 away to 18th place Nottingham Forest on New year’s day.The blues went into the encounter eight points adrift of fourth place Manchester United knowing that a win would close the gap to five points.Graham’s Potter’s men started the game on a bright note, dominating position pushing forest back to their goal.Chelsea possession and pressure paid off as England’s Raheem Sterling scored his fourth goal of the season just after 16 minutes of play to give Chelsea the lead.Nottingham Forest held on as Chelsea pushed for…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he won’t declare Lionel Messi the greatest player ever.The PSG star is being celebrated around the globe after leading Argentina to victory in the World Cup. But Ancelotti, asked if the Barcelona legend is the greatest, said: “It is difficult to say. “He is a great footballer. His career is spectacular but if he is the best in history I do not know because each era has had very important players.“Saying he was the best in history is not going to come out of my mouth. I have enjoyed all the players…

Newcastle United have recalled goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka from his loan spell at Manchester United.Newcastle made this known in a statement on their website on Sunday. The statement read:”Martin Dúbravka has been recalled from his season-long loan spell with Manchester United. “The Slovakia international goalkeeper joined the Red Devils on a temporary basis in September and made two appearances under Erik ten Hag.“Dúbravka, who joined the Magpies from Czech side Sparta Prague, initially on loan, in January 2018 has made 130 competitive appearances during his time on Tyneside, recording 37 clean sheets in the English top-flight. “He won the club’s 2019/20…

A retired employee of United Africa Company of Nigeria(UACN) Mr. Gabriel Emmanuel Iduh has written the office of the attorney general of the federation, seeking the payment of his employee contributory pension scheme savings being withheld by Pension Commission(PencCom). The complainant stated that he resigned his employment from UACN primarily so he could go into business but has been unable to do so due to PenCom’s refusal to release his entitlement. Mr. Iduh cited the African human and people’s rights ratification charter as his basis for the alleging the infringement of his human rights by PenCom. Charter 1 to 6…

Former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo has today endorsed the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party ahead of the 2023 General Elections. Obasanjo referred to Obi as his protégé and claimed the former governor of Anambra State had an advantage in the 2023 elections in the 2023 New Year letter, which was signed by the former president and provided to journalists by his aide, Kehinde Akinyemi.He said: “None of the contestants is a saint but when one compares their character, antecedent, their understanding, knowledge, discipline, and vitality that they can bring to bear and the great efforts required to stay focused…

Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has once more urged Nigerians not to stutter in supporting him in the upcoming presidential election, saying victory is almost his. The former Anambra State Governor said this in a New Year message he delivered on today, 1st January 2023.He said: “I send my warmest greetings to you. As we celebrate the new year, I pray that you achieve the goals you have set for the year, build fruitful relationships, and create memories of joy, love and peace. “Today, I hope you take some time to slow down and celebrate the little victories, the…

Umar Sadiq, a Nigerian international, has said he will play again with Real Sociedad more sooner than expected after returning from injury. The 25-year-old Super Eagle got injured during Real Sociedad’s La Liga match against Getafe, and after having surgery, his season was over. Sadiq has acknowledged that he might play for the White and Blues sooner than expected, despite Sociedad doctors’ predictions that he will be sidelined for at least six months. “I will be four months into my operation and rehabilitation by next month but I feel good already and will resume working on the pitch next month,”…

Chelsea are on the verge of completing the transfer of Monaco’s young Center Back Benoit Badiashile for a reported €37/€38 million.The Blues have agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old on a long-term contract and a medical is set to take place.Chelsea have been looking for a left-sided center-back since the summer and were unable to agree a deal with RB Leipzig for the Croatia international Josko Gvardiol.According to top English journalist and writer for the Athletics David Ornstein revealed in his tweet on twitter, stating that the deal has been agreed by both clubs.”🚨 EXCL: Chelsea reach total agreement with…

The New Director General of Peter Obi and Labour Party Presidential campaign council — Akin Osuntokun, says he’s rests assured Nigerians won’t sell their votes for money in the upcoming elections. Osuntokun who replaced Doyin Okupe who was forced to step down due to money laundering issues said this in an interview with The Punch.He noted that Nigerians will resist any attempt by politicians to buy their votes in the 2023 election, adding that the “spontaneous and overwhelming” support for Obi is an indication that the people are no longer comfortable with the old order.He also claimed Obi is superior…