Author: Rashaad Harris

By Idongesit Imuk Insecured citizens of West Africa’s Gold Coast nation, forcing their country’s nationality on the now viral guiness world record aspireé and Kitchen mongul: HILDA EFFIONG BASSEY, on Elon Musk’s now commercialized blue bird app, and the other internet space, has got to be the most RIDONCULOUS and hilarious case of national identity theft I’ve stumbled on so far. But isn’t that constitutionally criminal by international laws? Ripping one’s national ID off and bestowing on them an un-real, un-true and non-existent one, isn’t there a section of international law that forbids that? Vincent Effiong you studied political science,…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said his administration would continue to prioritise welfare and capacity building of teachers, to enable them to effectively mould the future of children. The Governor made the remark on Wednesday at the inauguration of an 18-classroom block at Ijaiye-Ojokoro Senior High School, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos.He said: “It is a thing of great pride to note that our students and teachers have continued to win laurels and medals in recognition of their outstanding performances among their peers both at the state and national levels.“I am pleased to note that our investment in education and the…

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the incoming administration intends to resettle IDPs in the country. Oluremi who donated food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at New Kuchingoro, Karamajiji and Gongola camps in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said that the present administration had done much in the areas of provisions of assistance and protection to all persons of concerns, but assured that the incoming government will do better.The donation was intended to let the displaced people celebrate before the new administration’s inauguration on May 29, Mrs Tinubu remarked during the…

According to the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, the newly opened Dangote Refinery would be persuaded to sell foreign exchange earnings to banks at a good rate. After the 291st Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, meeting in Abuja, Emefiele stated that his team would work with Alhaji Aliko Dangote to ensure that Nigerians benefited from the project. He also stated that the CBN, the Federal Government, and the entire nation had assisted him in setting up the refinery.Emefiele also expressed confidence that the refinery would help the nation’s currency shortage, saying that by refining locally, roughly 20% of the cost of…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday lived up to the expectations by defeating Italy 2-0 at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.The Nigerian side came face to face with Italy in Mendoza and emerged victorious by recording their second victory and also keeping their first clean sheet of the competition.The game started with the young Azzuris dominating the possession as expected but the Flying Eagles kept it right especially at the back and wait for the counterattack The first half ended in a stalemate as the Nigeria side grew into the game to stamp their authority.In the second half,…

Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze earned his first senior call-up for England as coach Gareth Southgate named his squad for next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers on Wednesday. The 24-year-old was the only uncapped player in the 25-man selection for the two games in Group C, away to Malta and at home to North Macedonia. In 2017, Eberechi Oluchi Eze was part of the Gernot Rohr’s Nigeria team to face Burkina Faso. Although the friendly was cancelled, he trained and played in a practice game with the Super Eagles in London.Eze said after: “I hope to play more for the team…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reassured Lagos residents of his administration’s plan to double efforts in delivering on electoral promises. Sanwo-Olu provided this guarantee during a public lecture in honour of the inaugural week with the title: “The Making of a Beacon: Lagos and the Consolidation of a Democracy that Works for All.” He said: ”We, as a government are reassured, we are further recommitted in everything that we have done so far, to say that with all of the support you have given us, especially during the last election.”You have confirmed that you are happy with what…

In response to rumours that he’s vying for the 10th National Assembly Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan has come out to say he’s not interested in the position he’s currently holding for the next term. He personally signed the document yesterday in Abuja, where he implored Nigerians to dismiss such rumours, he asserted that he has never disclosed his intentions to anyone or met with them in person.His words: “I have read some media reports that I have joined the race for the Presidency of the 10th Senate. Ordinarily, I would not have responded to these reports but when lies…

The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has forecasted that the incoming administration will experience several industrial crises as a result of the failed deals that the outgoing administration made with the various parties they got into agreements with. As a result, Ajaero voiced “pity” for the incoming Tinubu administration, claiming that the outgoing government of President Muhammadu Buhari had neglected to address some uncertain industrial issues.Ajaero made this known on Wednesday when he appeared on Channels TV programme, Politics Today, saying: “The Buhari administration tried its best in ensuring there is industrial peace and harmony to the…

England international forward Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with English Premier League side Arsenal.Since joining the club as an eight-year-old, Bukayo has progressed from the club’s academy into the first team, with this season once again underlining his status as one of the finest talents in the country thanks to another truly exceptional campaign.The 21-year-old, who has featured in every Premier League matches over the past two seasons, has scored 14 goals in all competitions in 2022/23, including 11 assists, bettering his tally of 12 goals last season. His superb development and consistent strong performances have resulted…