Author: Rashaad Harris

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged Nigerians to come out en masse to vote, saying prayers won’t count, unless they come out to cast their votes. Head of INEC’s voter education and publicity department in the FCT — Agnes Akpe, said this, as she advised FCT residents to come out to elect the nation’s next leader, while also debunking the notion that people without their vote cards could vote with just the last six digits of their cards, stressing that the Electoral Act stipulated that people must be present with their PVCs before voting.Ms Akpe said: “Your prayer…

Head coach of the Nigeria U-20 side, the Flying Eagles have stated that their elimination from this year’s AFCON is theirs to lose now while speaking in a pre match conference ahead of Mozambique clash.A goal in the 70th minute from Solomon Agbalaka last Wednesday earned the seven-time African champions their first win in group A after falling to a defeat on matchday one against Senegal.Speaking ahead of their last group stage encounter against Mozambique, the head coach of the side explained that the win over Egypt has calmed the nerves of his players.”The win over Egypt has kept the…

The Accord Party has collapsed its structures for Peter Obi, according to a statement released by the Party late of election eve. Their statement read in part, “As the 2023 General Elections draws close, we have seen Candidates moving and seeking for collaboration across Political Parties in ordecloser galvanise strength and for unanimous Candidates to be elected, this is in tandem to the saying “Together We CAN”. ACCORD as a political Party is willing to join force with the Labour Party in delivering of the Mandate of Peter Gregory Obi (CON), and the Labour Party (LP) to “WIN” the Presidential…

Rivers United’s quest for a good outing in Luanda as they confront DC Motema Pembe in CAF TotalEnergies Confederation’s Cup group B matchday 3 tie received a huge boost on Friday as they were given a rousing reception on arrival at the Aeroporto Internacional 4 de Fevereiro Luanda and further hosted to lunch at the embassy by the Nigerian ambassador to Angola, Her Excellency Professor Monique Ekpong.The Rivers United’s contingent was received by the representative of the Nigeria Ambassador to Luanda, consular staff and some members of the Nigerian community in Luanda.Rivers United will confront DC Motema Pembe on Sunday…

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has given the reason behind his decision to dig a ditch in one of the roads in his state. The APC governor reported had the road leading to Natasha Okpoti’s hometown, a day before the national assembly and presidential elections. Asked why he did that, Mr. Bello said that was done to forestall security in Kogi state, and protect them from terrorist. According to Mrs. Natasha Okpoti, who is the senatorial candidate of Kogi Central under the auspices of the PDP, about five places have been escavated on the road leading to her hometown,…

Captain of France’s women’s national team, Wendie Renard, has decided to quit despite the imminent Women’s World Cup. Renard announced on Twitter that she was leaving the team with immediate effect due to her lack of faith in the current staff set-up of the French women’s team. Many believe this to be a direct reference to current France women’s national team coach, Corinne Diacre who has already had fallouts with many senior players including France’s all-time top scorer Eugénie Le Sommer, as well as Sarah Bouhaddi and former captain Amandine Henry. Renard cited a lack of professionalism in the French…

Less than 15 hours to the D-Day Nigeria decides its next President, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted a huge sum of N32.4 Million allegedly meant for vote buying in Lagos State. This was revealed by the crime prevention organization a few minutes ago, where it was also noted that the suspect has been apprehended and thrown into custody for further questioning.EFCC’s statement on this development reads: “The massive operation by the EFCC to deter vote trading and other financial malfeasance ahead of tomorrow’s presidential and national assembly elections may have begun paying dividends with the interception…

Nigeria’s senior men’s national team known as D’Tigers recorded a 72-63 victory against Côte d’Ivoire in a FIBA World Cup qualifiers played in Luanda on Friday, February 24, 2023.D’Tigers came into this series of qualifications needing to at least win two of their three games to keep alive their World Cup qualification hopes. The home-based dominated team led by Head Coach Ogoh Odaudu started off with intensity against a Côte d’Ivoire team higher in the group standings. Coach Odaudu trims his list as 12 players selected for FIBA World Cup qualifiers.In a very close first quarter, D’Tigers were able to…

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the economic development and progress of Ondo State and its inhabitants. Akeredolu said his government would continue to work in tandem with the aspirations and yearnings of the people for the overall development of the state.The governor stated this on Friday, in a special message commemorating the sixth anniversary of his administration.He said: “Six years have flown by with astonishing speed. Our mission to redeem the state has been marched with courage and determination. We have made remarkable progress in our resolve to make life better for the…

Samuel Brinton, a former Biden Energy official, who likes to cross dress, and who goes by the pronouns they/them, has been accused of luggage theft by a Tanzanian fashion designer. Brinton is facing charges for alleged airport baggage theft following reports that he is in the habit of stealing women’s luggage at airports to take their clothes, which he proceeds to wear to public events. Clearly Mr. Brinton has a fetish for stealing and wearing women’s clothes. Read More on Sam Brinton US transgender Energy Official Indicted for Stealing 2 Bags off Airport Carousels Brinton, who is non-binary, was released…