Author: Rashaad Harris

In Nigeria, animals are not usually given the good treatment they deserve. Animals like dogs and cats are seen more as night watchers by their owners than as pets to be looked after. As such, animals like dogs don’t sleep on the couch, they sleep outside in the cold. Cats are often deployed as rat catchers, but most often they end up as meat stealers, in which case, they either get killed or driven away. But in this short video, a group of students in an institution unknown, in a country not known, can be seen forming a human rope,…

Ever wondered how animals sleep? Or whether they do feel sleepy? While humans have comfy beds to lay in, for animals, not so much. It is either a tree branch or the bare ground. But which of these animals can you identify? [wpvideo BUWUPGWC] [wpvideo sUFEbPXA]

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has appealed to eligible voters in the state not to sell their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), to anyone, for any reason. Udom made the plea during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) mega campaign rally on Tuesday in Nsit Ubium local government area, the home country of the PDP governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno.He urged the electorates to vote for Atiku Abubakar and other PDP candidates across other categories, so as to usher in a new Nigeria.In his words, Governor Udom said: “Please, there should be no over-voting. Make sure that you are accredited…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria restored their world cup ambition with an emphatic one nil win over host nation, Egypt. The Flying Eagles victory against much determined Egyptians didn’t come easy as it took 70th minutes for Nigeria to score via a header through Solomon Agbalaka.The tension soaked match was a win for both countries, however it was Nigeria that got the bragging rights at the end of the day.Senegal’s victory against Mozambique automatically takes them to the top of the table while Nigeria is placed second.The Flying Eagles will play Mozambique in the last group game and a win…

Two rescheduled fixtures ahead of the election break were played in the Nigeria premier football league (NPFL) on Monday evening.A Matchday nine fixture saw Kwara United fought back from a goal down to beat El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 while a late goal earned Bayelsa United a point against Rivers United 2-2 in Yenagoa, a fixture which was originally slated to hold on Matchday seven but was postponed due to Rivers United’s continental engagement.After a very poor start to their new season in which they sacked the team’s technical crew, Kwara United picked up their first away win of the season…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says he’s not sure Nigerians are ready for Igbo presidency. Kalu said this while featuring on Channels Television’s special election programme on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.He asserted that other regions must assist the southeast region in order for it to produce a president, and he added that the upcoming election is not the Igbo people’s greatest opportunity.His words: “It is not the best outing for us (Igbo people) because for you to become the President of Nigeria, you need other regions”, he said.“I’m well-experienced; I ran for President in 2007 and I’m not sure Nigerians are…

The Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau will now host the Super Eagles of Nigeria at home in next month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Djurtus and Super Eagles will clash in a 2023 AFCON qualifying double-header in March. The first encounter will hold at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on March 24. The reverse fixture will take place at theNacional 24 de Setembro Stadium, Bissau three days later. The Djurtus were earlier expected to host the Super Eagles in Morocco after theNacional 24 de Setembro Stadium was not deemed suitable to host international matches by the Confederation of African Football…

Haiti and Portugal qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals for the first time after winning playoff matches Wednesday in New Zealand.Carole Costa scored a 94th-minute clincher in Portugal’s 2-1 win over the Cameroon “Lionesses” who have reached the round of 16 at the last two World Cups.Haiti beat Chile 2-1 earlier Wednesday in an historic match it hopes will bring joy and “a breath of fresh air” to a strife-torn homeland.Melchie Dumornay scored twice to ensure 55th-ranked Haiti will return to the southern hemisphere in July to play in Group D of the Women’s World Cup alongside England,…

Ahead of the February 25th showdown, incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday wished his party — All Progressives Congress and its Candidate — Bola Ahmed Tinubu luck in the polls. Buhari made the wishes at the grand finale of the APC Presidential Campaign held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.Buhari said: “l hereby raise the hand of the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.“Congratulations and l wish APC the very best of luck.”Present at the rally were federal and state lawmakers, present and former…

The Peoples Peoples Democratic Party Gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State — Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, claims that only PDP presidential candidate — Atiku Abubakar, can address the current challenges bedevilling Nigeria. Jandor described Atiku as the most credible of all the candidates vying to be the president of the country, saying policies would solve the economic woes and insecurity afflicting the country.His words: “Our party’s flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, with just one of his policies has been able to address two major issues that are confronting us. Regarding the current economic woes and the insecurity in the country,…