Author: Rashaad Harris

Michael Olise has signed a new four-year deal at Crystal Palace, according to chairman Steve Parish, talkSPORT reports. Chelsea had been heavily linked with a move for the winger in a deal that could have cost them £35million. However, such a transfer has now been thrown in doubt as Olise has opted to extend his stay at Selhurst Park. Taking to social media, Parish announced that Palace are set to hold onto one of their brightest talents for longer.“I’m absolutely delighted to announce Olise has decided to commit his future to Crystal Palace football club and this afternoon signed a…

Pep Guardiola created a new record in the history of UEFA Super Cup after Manchester City defeated Sevilla on penalty shootout on Wednesday.The Treble winners edged the LaLiga club 5-4 after 90 minutes ended 1-1.It is City’s first-ever UEFA Super Cup trophy and the first English club to win it since Chelsea who won it in 2021.For Guardiola he is now the first manager to win the UEFA Super Cup with three different clubs. The Spanish coach won the trophy twice at Barcelona in 2009 and 2011 and won it in 2013 at Bayern Munich.Guardiola led City to become the…

In light of current events in the nation, the 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has expressed that Nigerians tolerate excessive behaviour from politicians who underestimate them. He encouraged Nigerians to resist being intimidated by the president or governors. Sanusi’s remarks, shared in a widely circulated video, also suggested that citizens should not feel cowed by political leaders. He emphasized that unless politicians are held responsible, future generations might lack a homeland to claim as their own.The Emir said: “We cannot be intimidated by somebody because you are a president or you are a governor and we cannot…

On Monday, August 21, 2023, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate his ministers at the State House Conference in Abuja’s Aso Villa at 10 am. According to a statement from Willie Bassey, the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, each minister can bring along two guests to the event.The statement partly reads: “The swearing-in ceremony by the President is as follows:Date: Monday, August 21, 2023Venue: State House Conference Centre,Aso Villa, Abuja. Time: 10:00 AM“Honourable Ministers to be sworn in are expected to come with two guests each.“All Honourable Ministers and…

Treble winners Manchester City won their first-ever UEFA Super Cup after edging Sevilla 5-4 on penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Greece on Wednesday night.Going into the game against Sevilla City lost on penalties to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at Wembley. It is a fourth Super Cup title for Pep Guardiola who won the trophy in 2009 and 2011 at Barcelona and at Bayern in 2013.The last English club to win the trophy was Chelsea in 2021 when they beat Villarreal. Also it is another defeat for Sevilla in the Super Cup after losing…

Nigeria music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will perform at the 50th Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) award.Davido made the announcement on his Twitter handle. “Ballers! Are you ready? We bringing some TIMELESS vibes to you at the 50th PFA AWARDS in Manchester on the 29th of August ! Let’s have an unforgettable night!”Davido was one of the artistes who performed in the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This year’s award will hold at the Lowry Theatre, Manchester on Tuesday, August 29th.The PFA is the union for professional association footballers in England and Wales,…

England spoiled co-hosts Australia’s party by booking their place in the Women’s World Cup final for the first time on a historic evening in Sydney.Silencing a sell-out crowd at Stadium Australia, the Lionesses became the first English side since 1966 to reach the final on the world stage.It caps a sensational two years under manager Sarina Wiegman as England, crowned European champions for the first time last year on home soil, showed their superiority and know-how to see off an Australia side spurred on by a nation who have been inspired by the Matildas’ success.Ella Toone gave England the lead…

Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has elaborated on the challenges impeding Nigeria’s efforts to combat corruption. Abbas highlighted the prevalent corruption within the corridors of power, attributing it to the nation’s hindered progress. The Speaker made these remarks during an event organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. He pointed out that behaviors, norms, attitudes, expectations, deficient governance structures, and transparency issues are among the factors perpetuating corruption in the country.He said: “Despite this recognition, certain corruption-inducing behaviours, norms, attitudes, and expectations persist within our society, thereby, enabling and perpetuating acts of…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has affirmed his administration’s unwavering backing for the Nigerian Navy. He expressed the state’s willingness to allocate land for the establishment of additional naval bases. During a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Nigerian Navy, headed by Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Governor Sanwo-Olu reassured the delegation of continuous support to bolster security and safeguard the lives and assets of the state’s residents.He said: “It is important that we all see that both economically and security-wise, Lagos continues to remain home for all of us and for the economic growth…

Nigeria’s D’Tigers will not be at next year’s Paris Olympics after losing to Mali, in their second and final Group A game at the 2024 FIBA men’s pre-qualifying Olympic event on Tuesday.D’Tigers went into the game on the back of their opening game loss to Senegal on Monday. But it was another loss for the Nigerian men’s team as they fell 77 – 68 to Mali inside the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.The result means Senegal and Mali have qualified for the semi-finals of the six-team competition. This is the first time since the 2008 Beijing Olympics that D’Tigers will…