Author: Rashaad Harris

Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigerians are the sole cause for the nation’s backwardness, not God. “When Nigeria became independent, it was a giant in the sun. That was the expectation. Not a giant even in Africa. A giant in the sun. That was the expectation of the world about Nigeria,” Obasanjo said. “Have we lived up to it? No. If we haven’t, why haven’t we? I think we probably don’t appreciate what we have as a country and I believe if we do appreciate it and make good use of it, we would do better than we…

The head of African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has made a call for African diaspora to be given a voice. In a tweet he posted on Saturday, the former Agriculture Minister said Africans living abroad remit more to their African nations than any other group. He gave the figure as $96 billion as of 2021, up from $37 billion in 2010. He said, “Africans in diaspora are Africa’s largest financiers. Remittances from the diaspora to Africa grew from $37 billion in 2010 to $96 billion in 2021. Total Official Development Assistance to Africa in 2021 was $35 billion or 36%…

The APC have continued to look for new ways to discredit Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate. They have failed to find any corruption charges against the former Anambra State Governor. No scandals, no embezzlement claims. In recent times, they chose to drag his name on the basis of the fact that he chose to invest State funds while Governor of Anambra than spend them on projects. On Saturday, APC’S presidential spokesman, Festus Keyamo shared a tweet saying “This post here👇 on Peter Obi is the sum total of all we have been saying about him! Enjoy!” https://twitter.com/fkeyamo/status/1598966203590082563?t=jhD1jYbx4wY-LMy7cF-eAg&s=19 For someone…

An internet fraudster who defrauded his victim of €20,000 whilst posing as an Italian Engineer has been convicted upon arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Abuja Zonal Command of the anti-graft agency on Thursday December 1, 2022 docked Areh Ikenna Christian before Justice Aliyu Yunusa Shafa of the High Court of the FCT Gwagwalada Abuja on one count charge of fraudulent impersonation. He pleaded guilty to the charge. Areh alias Chris Hakikiene used the social media Apps, Facebook and WhatsApp with international number +971504720129 and posed as an Italian engineer working at sea. With the false identity,…

Cameroon sealed a famous win over Brazil that ultimately came in vain. Vincent Aboubakar’s late header caused pandemonium, as Cameroon snatched a win in a game which was largely dominated by Brazil. The Selecao peppered Epassy’s goal at times, but their finishing let them down, and Brazil couldn’t finish their group stage campaign with a flourish. They’ll still top Group G though, despite Switzerland’s 3-2 win over Serbia, but that result spells the end of Cameroon’s tournament, who needed the Swiss to draw or lose in order to progress at their expense. Serbia vs Switzerland Switzerland also sealed their place…

Uruguay and Ghana are both knocked out of the World Cup, despite a 2-0 win for Uruguay. Andre Ayew had the chance to give Ghana the lead from the spot after VAR awarded a penalty for a late challenge by Rochet, but his tame effort was saved. Two goals in six minutes from De Arrascaeta then put Uruguay in the driving seat and they were heading into the last 16 until a late goal for South Korea in the other game gave them a win. Uruguay were denied a penalty by VAR, and no matter how hard both sides pushed,…

The president of African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has called on Africans to return home and invest in the continent. In a series of tweets posted on his official Twitter handle on Thursday, the former Agriculture Minister also said “The diaspora is not a dismembered part of Africa, but streams from Africa, carrying precious assets, that made their ways to become rivers, seas and oceans that reach all parts of the world.” He added, “Let all of Africa’s diaspora, sons and daughters, regardless of place of birth, willingly or unwillingly, flow back to Africa, and invest in Africa.”

Former Everton manager, Roberto Martinez has stepped down from his post as Belgium manager. Roberto Martinez confirmed his decision to step down was already before the tournament began. Belgium who are currently ranked second in the world were knocked out of the ongoing Qatar FIFA World Cup after they played a goalless draw against Croatia. There has been reports of rifts within the squad. The team that was dubbed Belgium’s golden generation came 3rd in Russia 2018 World Cup.

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party(NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has landed in the USA where he’s to meet with some government officials. Kwankwaso who is a former Kano State Governor, didn’t reveal the identity of those he will be meeting with. He just posted pictures on his official Twitter handle. https://twitter.com/KwankwasoRM/status/1598423529036414976?t=KRj855PoN7LelS3T0S-Aqw&s=19 He said, “I’ve just arrived for my interaction with some senior officials of the United States Government, in Washington DC.”

The vice presidential candidate of Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has sarcastically applauded his counterpart in the ruling All Progressives Congress, Senator Kashim Shettima, over his “improved dress sense” to public functions. He said, “We congratulate Mr. Shettima on having improved his dressing, but equally remind him that he needs to improve on his public composure and discipline in communication.” While accusing him of having a penchant for belittling his political opponents urged the former governor to improve on his public composure and discipline. “Shettima is called upon to speak kindly and more responsibly about all personalities if only to uphold…