Author: Rashaad Harris

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has said whoever becomes Nigeria’s president must work towards uniting the nation. Jonathan stated this on Friday when he received the members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the Labour Party (LP) led by its presidential candidate, Peter Obi in his Bayelsa home. According to him, the move Nigeria forward, we all must see it “as our own country and believe in the unity of the nation.” The former president wrote on his official Twitter handle, “Today I received in audience members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the @NgLabour led by its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter…

The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Gregory Obi, has promised Nigerians that if he emerges as the president of the country, he’ll make sure his administration fixes the country at all costs. The former Governor of Anambra made this pledge during his campaign rally at at the Ox-bow Lake Pavilion, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State today.He said: “Let me assure you, whatever is wrong with this family (country) we will fix it. Anything that I am involved in must be based on justice, fairness, and goodness for Nigeria.“Let me assure the people of Bayelsa State, Nigeria has not treated you well,…

Peter Obi’s campaign tour of the South South continued on Friday, this time he stopped by in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State Capital, where he met with students, traditional rulers and former president, Goodluck Jonathan. The campaign held at Ox-bow Lake Pavilion, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Friday. With him was his wife, Mrs. Margaret Obi and his running mate, Prof. Baba Yusuf Ahmed-Datti. He spoke with the Bayelsa State traditional council also. And also met with Bayelsa students in a townhall meeting, dressed in Bayelsa traditional attire. As has now become the case, large crowds thronged the venue of the rally…

Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in the toughest first round group of the 2023 U20 AFCON along with hosts Egypt, Senegal and Mozambique, Reelradio.com.ng can confirm.The Tournament will run from February 19 to March 11, 2023 in Egypt across three cities: Cairo, Ismailia, and Alexandria. Current defending Champion of U-20 WAFU, Flying Eagles matches will all be played in Cairo.Group B in Ismailia has Uganda, Central African Republic, South Sudan and Congo, while Group C to be based in Alexandria is headed by Gambia along with Tunisia, Benin and Zambia.The top two teams in the three first round…

Many fans of the French national team have started a petition soliciting FIFA to replay the Argentina vs France final. The final which was played on Sunday saw the South Americans clinch their third World Cup at the expense of 2018 winners, France. France had 2 penalties which were converted by Kylian Mbappe, while Messi also scored a penalty, in a game where Argentina dominated for large parts. Argentina triumphed over France in a penalty shootout, after both sides were unable to win it in normal time. However, some discontented fans have started a petition asking for a replay. As…

Nigeria footballer and Nasarawa United Forward, Chinedu Udechukwu is dead.Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Club, Nasarawa United confirmed the death via statement issued the media officer of the club Solid Miners, Eche Amos stating:“Information reaching us from reliable sources said the attacker slumped and died in Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday, 21st December, 2022, after complaining of severe headache”.“Edu”, as he was fondly called, was a young man full of life and great dreams.He was also a phenomenal figure as far as club football is concerned in Nigeria having also played for the likes of two-time CAF Champions League winners,…

A former presidential aspirant under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adamu Garba, has advised the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to step down for APC’s presidential candidate — Bola Tinubu, ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Garba told Obi this via his Twitter account, after the latter’s Port Harcourt rally that didn’t see huge numbers present. The APC member further accused Obi of isolating the South-East at the centre, describing Obi’s Port Harcourt rally as disappointing. Garba’s tweet reads: “Peter Obi’s disappointing rally in Port Harcourt today should serve as a perfect breakfast…

Cameroon Goalie André Onana has resigned from the Cameroon national team and international football.The 26-year-old former Ajax goalkeeper, announced his retirement after falling out with the coaching crew during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.André Onana who currently plays his trade for Italian Serie A giant Inter Milan was sent home on the eve of Cameroon’s second group stage match against Serbia after the indomitable Lions had earlier lost their first game 1-0 to Switzerland in group G.Onana, who stated that he is still a supporter of the team despite the dispute, made his decision to quit through a post…

A statement from the Sao Paulo hospital where Pele who is aged 82 is receiving treatment acknowledged that his cancer has worsened.The three-time World Cup champion has spent three weeks in the hospital.His daughter announced that he would spend Christmas in the facility via Instagram.According to Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein said Pele “requires greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions” because of the “cancer progression”.Pele’s tumor was removed from his colon in September last year and has had regular treatment since.“Our Christmas at home has been suspended,” wrote Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento.“We decided with the doctors that, for various…

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe have stated that he believes the Super Eagles have the tools to win the World Cup. CAF President, Patrice Motsepe. Nigeria have qualified for the World Cup six times with their best performance at the competition coming in 1994, 1998, and 2002 when the team reached the second round of the global football showpiece. Despite not qualifying for the recently concluded edition in Qatar, the Confederation of African Football president is optimistic the three-time African champions can win the title. “I am absolutely confident [because of] the talent, God-given…