Author: Rashaad Harris

Arsenal passed yet another test of their Premier League title credentials, overcoming both VAR adversity and a nuggety Leicester side to record a 1-0 win.Gabriel Martinelli’s strike immediately after the second half restart was enough for the Gunners to seal all three points at the King Power Stadium. The win put Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City, even if only for a couple of hours, with Pep Guardiola’s side to play later in the day at Bournemouth.Mikel Arteta sprung a surprise with his team selection, dropping Eddie Nketiah to the bench in favour of playing Leandro Trossard as a…

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, no fewer than eight BVAS machines have been carted away from polling units in Delta and Cross River states during today’s general election. Yakubu revealed that voting commenced late in some parts of the country, while some polling units were attacked by gunmen who took away the machines.The commission’s chairman revealed these while briefing journalists in Abuja a few minutes ago.He said: “As Nigerians are aware, I should say, this is the first time since 2011 that a general election has not been postponed. It’s part of the Commission’s…

The immediate former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has lamented the failure of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), which kept him and other voters at Unit 8, Ward 6, Itoko area of Abeokuta waiting on queue for hours. Amosun who eventually cast his vote said he needed to make some calls to the INEC office before they sent technicians who came to fix the BVAS.Mr Amosun, speaking with journalists after casting his vote said, “Although a newborn baby cannot walk the same day he is born, INEC need to improve on the technology (BVAS).“While waiting for hours…

Popular Nigerian rapper – Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has reportedly suffered an assault at his voting location today. According to multiple reports, the singer was at the venue where local thugs were impeding the electioneering processes, where he also got his phone hijacked amidst the commotion.Social media personality, Pamilerin also confirmed the attack on Falz saying: “FALZ and other voters have just been attacked and his phone has been stolen at Ikate Lekki. The ballot papers are being torn apart and scattered by the area boys there, they saw the support for Labour Party and couldn’t take it!!…

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State followed up with his endorsement of Peter Obi to vote for him at the presidential polls.

Marcus Rashford is a doubt for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle United.United take on Newcastle at Wembley with a first piece of silverware in Ten Hag’s reign being the target and also the club’s first since 2017. It remains to be seen whether Rashford will be in the final squad, after he was substituted during Thursday’s win over Barcelona at Old Trafford, having seemingly picked up a problem. Only 14 hours after the second-leg victory, Erik met the media again, for his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s final.There, in the first part of that media…

Peter Obi granted a brief interview with members of the press as he went to cast his vote at his hometown of Agulu, in Anambra state.

Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi says Nigerians supporting him are doing it for themselves rather than for him. Obi disclosed to reporters at his polling unit this morning, where he’s expected to perform his civic duties.“Nobody is supporting me. Those supporting me are supporting themselves. I’m supporting myself. We all want a better Nigeria,” Mr Obi said.“I’m feeling the pressure of the support,” he added. “This Obidient is not for free. It’s a trust. I cannot betray the trust. If I do, God will punish me,” Obi said.

A vehicle carrying electoral materials broke down along Gariki road, Enugu State. In the pictures shared, a vulcaniser is seen fixing one of the tyres.

Nollywood actress, Mary Remmy Njoku has revealed that she’s witnessing a real election in Nigeria for the first time in over 30 years of her lifetime. In a post on Instagram, the actress said she’s anxious for what’s to come, but yet impressed with the public’s interest in the 2023 Elections, seeing the people are investing their resources in the call for a better Nigeria.Mary’s words: “Can’t sleep. I am really anxious about tomorrow. Are you ready? I can’t believe that in over 30 years of my life, this is the first time I am witnessing a real election where…