Author: Rashaad Harris

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has issued a friendly warning to opposition parties looking to upturn the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop wasting their time and resources, as no force can impede Tinubu’s incoming administration. Umahi made these claims in Ebonyi’s capital — Abakaliki, where he also dedicated the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and across the country to God.His words: “APC, as a party, merited all it got at the polls.”He then proceeded to advise opposition parties, saying: “When people say they are going to court or going to tribunal, I…

The Golden Eaglets under the tutelage of FIFA Cadet World Cup-winning captain Nduka Ugbade are gearing up for a final training camp in Germany ahead of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations due in Algeria between 29 April – 19 May.Last summer, the Golden Eaglets swept aside all before them to win the WAFU B U17 Championship in Cape Coast, Ghana which made them eligible for a spot at the continental finals. In February, the Eaglets had an extended training camp in Abuja, where the technical crew seized the opportunity to evaluate more players, and then went on break. Since…

According to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Senator Dino Melaye does not possess the qualities of becoming Kogi State’s number one citizen. Wike stated this today, during a media chat with selected journalists in Port Harcourt, where he also said the PDP would lose the gubernatorial election if it present Melaye as its candidate.In his words, the Governor said: “When you give Dino that ticket, you know he won’t win in Kogi State. Why would Kogi people say they would vote for a candidate like Dino? Are we joking?” “Dino does not have what it takes [to be a…

The Federal Government through the Honorable Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to provide clarifications as regards the conversation he allegedly had with a prominent Nigerian cleric. The conversation which has been making rounds on social media for weeks now was an alleged lobbying of votes from Obi to the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo.However, the ex-Anambra state Governor has come out to say that it was “a fake, doctored audio call.”Addressing the media on Monday in London, the Minister of Information and…

According to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, the tension brewing between the political parties in the state after the conclusion of the 2023 general elections is nothing abnormal. Wike said this during a live media chat in Port Harcourt today, where he also stated that PDP was simply being on alert to avoid a recurrence of an incident in the aftermath of the 2015 elections.His words: “There is nothing that is abnormal that you think that is going on in Port Harcourt. What PDP is doing is just to be vigilant.“Vigilant in the sense that during the 2015 [post-election…

According to the Presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari will be leaving Nigeria better than he met it in 2015, in terms of security and economy. Buhari whose eight-year tenure will be completed on May 25, has bettered the county’s lot according to his aide.While appearing on Channels Television programme last night, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said no matter what people say, Buhari will be leaving Nigeria better than he met the country in 2015.His words: “Don’t subject security to ethnic balancing; don’t subject security to federal character. In fact, the constitution that prescribes…

President Muhammadu Buhari wished prominent businessman and philanthropist Aliko Dangote a happy birthday and a long, healthy life as he celebrates his 66th birthday today. Dangote was praised by President Buhari for the significant contributions he is making to the development of the country.The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, was quoted as saying, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the illustrious businessman Aliko Dangote on his birthday.“He has given new heights to Nigeria’s prestige and global reputation. May the Almighty give him the strength and wisdom to do…

Popular Nigerian comedian — Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth says he has never been friends with fellow comedian Ayo Makun (AY) as portrayed. Speaking in a podcast interview with the Honest Bunch on Glitch Africa, Basketmouth hit out at AY for being economical with the truth as regards the N30,000 that seemed to be the cause of their rift.Basketmouth said: “Just to set the record straight, AY is not my friend, we have never been friends. I’ve never visited his house, I’ve never personally invited him to my house. I’ve never called him any day to hang out. And…

Nigerian record producer and musician, Micheal Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has urged fellow musicians to learn from Davido who’s been painstakingly promoting his album. David who dropped his fourth studio album ‘Timeless’ on March 31st has been marketing the project on and off social media, regardless of his gigantic status in the country’s music industry.Drawing inspiration from Davido, Don Jazzy took to his official Twitter account a few hours ago, where he told both upcoming and established musicians that marketing their projects wouldn’t reduce their swag.The Mavins Record CEO wrote: “Dear artists hope you can see how…

A video has been seen online where a police man was caught harassing a man in Port Harcourt. It is not clear what the man who dressed in white did but he got some slaps to his face after he ceased the cane the police officer was flogging him with. The PRO of the Force Headquarters, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi said he has instructed the Rivers State Police Command to fish the two officers out. [wpvideo nxdHqcun data-temp-aztec-id=”57e965e3-688f-47b7-a545-fd6004eba281″]