Author: Rashaad Harris

Senegal got their first win of the 2022 World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Qatar. Dia opened the scoring just before half-time when he took advantage of Khoukhi’s slip to roll his shot past Barsham into the back of the net. Just three minutes after the break, Diedhiou doubled their lead with a glancing header from a corner. Qatar did grow into the game and got their first-ever World Cup goal when substitute Muntari thumped in a header, but Dieng wrapped it up late on with a first-time strike. Senegal scored three goals in a single World Cup match…

A Roman Catholic priest has pleaded guilty to a charge of obscenity after he was filmed having a threesome with 2 women on a church altar in the USA state of Louisiana. The priest, 39-year-old Travis Clark who was initially sentenced to three years in prison, had his sentence suspended and instead punished with three years of probation and a $1,000 fine when he appeared before a Covington Court house on Monday, November 21. Clark told presiding judge, Judge Ellen Creel that “I plead guilty your honor,” on Monday. The priest, Mindy Dixon and Melissa Cheng were caught in the…

Brazil started their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia. After several chances that were not taken in the first 45 minutes, Brazil came out after half-time and continued to put Serbia on the backfoot. The opener came in the 62nd minute, Richarlison taking advantage of the ball Vanja Milinkovic-Savic parried into his path, smashing it into the back of the net. Richarlison also scored Brazil’s second, an impressive acrobatic volley in the 73rd minute to secure the win. Serbia were relatively toothless going forward, and were unable to test Brazil’s backline. Some stats… Brazil’s Neymar…

The former secretary to the Federal Government, Babachir Lawal has endorsed Peter Obi of Labour Party. This was confirmed in a statement by Mr. Lawal on Thursday, on behalf of a group made up of northern Christian politicians opted for Peter Obi and his running mate, Prof. Baba Yusuf Ahmed-Datti because they represent what can be possible with Nigeria. The statement said, “As one of the foremost critics of APC’s single-faith presidential ticket and also in difference to those who have patiently waited for our guidance as to where to pitch our tent, after a painstaking review and analysis of…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tonye Cole has been disqualified. The ruling which was delivered by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State gave the grounds for the decision to include Cole’s voluntary dual citizenship of the United Kingdom and pledging allegiance to same and for not being duly nominated by the APC as well as not following due process as enshrined in the new electoral act. Justice Emmanuel Obile, who presided over the case said Cole can’t be allowed to run. He further directed INEC to trash the name of…

Portugal got off the mark at the World Cup in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Ghana at the 974 Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring with a controversial penalty to become the first man to score at five World Cups. Andre Ayew equalised for the Black Stars just 8 minutes later, but Joao Felix and Rafael Leao scored their first World Cup goals to put the Selecao in command. Osman Bukari made it a tense finish with a close-range header and Diogo Costa almost handed Inaki Williams a stoppage-time equaliser only for the forward to slip at the vital moment.…

Peter Obi and Soludo hug and shared a smile at a thanksgiving ceremony, days after the Anambra state Governor lashed out at him over his campaign for 2023 presidency.The politicians met at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Awka during the Thanksgiving mass for Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor in celebration of his 70th birthday on Thursday, November 24. Soludo had blasted Obi, saying he constructed substandard roads.According to eyewitnesses, just before the mass started, Governor Soludo stepped out from his pew and walked over to where the former governor Peter Obi was seated to greet him.

Switzerland overcame Cameroon in Group G on Thursday, thanks to a goal by Cameroonian, Breel Embolo. Embolo scored the only goal of the game to get Switzerland off to a winning start in Group G. Second-best in the first half, the Swiss scored three minutes after the break. Xhaka started the move, sliding the ball down the right to Shaqiri who picked out Embolo in the middle of the box. Unmarked, the striker lashed the ball past Onana who had no chance. Switzerland could have scored a second through a similar move. This time it was Vargas who had the…

Nigerian football club, Lobi Stars have confirmed that they will not be making a move for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Makurdi-based club said this on Twitter, although it was intended as pun. Ronaldo was released by Manchester United after he openly criticised the club and the manager. “Please be informed that #WeAreLobi is yet to make any contact with representatives of #CristianoRonaldo following his release from Manchester United,” the Nigeria Professional Football League said in a tweet on their verified handle late Wednesday. “We wish him the best & #LobiStars will make no further comment on this.”

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has expressed concerns over the efficiency of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) that is to be used for the 2023 general election. The former Nasarawa state Governor called on INEC to assure Nigerians and the APC that there won’t be issues with the BVAS. Also of concern to Adamu is the electronic transmission of result. He said poor network connection and epileptic power may hamper the transmission. “First, I was privileged to serve as a senator. But our concern is how ready are we to deploy some of…