Author: Rashaad Harris

According to an anonymous source, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has finally been granted its cash request by the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN), ahead of the body’s electoral needs. INEC had explained that even though most of its payments are done through online transfers, it would need cash for some specific servicesDue to the Naira scarcity in the country, there had been fears that the election which is slated for Saturday may be disrupted if the CBN fail to grant INEC’s cash request.However, according to Daily Trust, one INEC National Commissioner, whose name was not disclosed confirmed that…

Abia Warriors of Umuahia defender, Augustine Chimezie Njoku says the nation’s Under-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, owes it to millions of Nigerians and themselves to beat the Under-20 Pharaohs of Egypt, and redeem most of their battered pride.The current set of Flying Eagles who have been unbeaten, were on Sunday in Cairo, humbled 1-0 by Senegal’s Curb Lions of Teranga, in their opening Group A clash of the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.Speaking ahead of their second group fixture, against host nation Egypt on Wednesday, Njoku insists lessons have been learnt from the opening loss, corrections made,…

Ahead of the 2023 General Elections set to take precedence in 3 days, former president Goodluck Johnathan has called on Nigerians to be patriotic, peaceful and display true sportsmanship as they vote for their preferred candidate. The former president stated this on Tuesday, in his message to Nigerians, where he also enjoined politicians to shun hatred and violence, be circumspect in their actions and work towards consolidating the nation’s democracy.Jonathan’s message reads: “The future belongs to you; do not allow yourselves to be used as agents of destruction and violence. Nigeria is yours to build. This election provides you with…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Costa Rica 1-0 in their third and final fixture at the 2023 Revelations Cup in Mexico in the early hours of Wednesday.It is the Falcons’ first win since overcoming Cameroon 1-0, in the quarter-finals of the 2022 Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco. Going into the game against Costa Rica, the Falcons had lost their last seven games. Esther Okoronkwo got the goal for the Falcons on 42 minutes which sealed third-place at the four-nation tournament.Okoronkwo received a pass from the left, after controlling the ball she then curled it with her left foot into the…

In a UEFA Champions League (UCL) classic, Real Madrid came from behind to beat Liverpool 5-2 in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie, leaving the Reds winless in the last seven H2Hs between these European giants. Just four minutes into proceedings, Darwin Núñez applied an audacious flick to Mohamed Salah’s ball to sensationally open the scoring as Liverpool got off to the perfect start. After a dominant opening that was reminiscent of seasons gone by for the Reds, Thibaut Courtois then gave Salah an absolute gift with a poor touch, and the Egyptian gratefully accepted it to draw level with Didier…

Napoli’s impressive start to the UCL season continued with a 0-2 round of 16 first leg victory over Frankfurt on Tuesday night. After a bright start in Germany, Napoli was handed a penalty kick after Victor Osimhen was fouled in the box on the 36th minute tnut Kvaratskahelia failed to convert from the spot. Four minutes later, Victor Osimhen scored the game’s opener after connecting with a well timed cross from Hirving Lozano to give the away side a one goal lead into the break. A goal which is the Nigerian striker’s 20th goal in 24 appearances this season for…

House on the Rock Abuja Pastor, Pastor Uche Aigbe has tendered an apology to his congregation and the entire Nation for mounting the pulpit with an unloaded AK-47 rifle. Recall that the Abuja-based pastor was detained by policemen after a video of him carrying a gun while preaching surfaced on social media early this month.While admitting today that his action caused a lot of embarrassment and pain to the church and his family, he said: “This morning I stand before you with a deep sense of sobriety and contrition as I humbly address the event of last Sunday at the…

Mohammed Elneny has signed a new one year contract with English Premier League leaders Arsenal, extending his seven years stay at the club. The 30-year-old who is hugely respected and an experienced member of the squad, is currently the club’s longest-serving player having joined from Swiss side Basel back in January 2016. The Egyptian international has made 155 appearances for the gunners in all competitions, scoring six goals and assisting 10 times during his seven years with the club.“I’m so happy, I love this club and our supporters so much and I’ll give everything to help us be the best…

The Interim Management Committee(IMC) has fined Shooting Stars #500,000 for the act of urinating in the center of the pitch by their camp commandant, Auwal Mohammed, during their home game with Akwa United last Sunday.The act which happened before the kickoff of the NPFL Matchday nine encounter amongst the super six contenders in group A, saw the away side fourth back to earn a 2-2 draw after falling behind in the early stages in Ibadan.Furthermore, the club’s camp commandant Auwal Mohammed was suspended from all NPFL related activities for one year for an act which was tagged as fetish by…

Rafael Nadal has given Lionel Messi his backing for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award despite being nominated against the PSG star in the same category. Messi has won the award just once in a tie with Lewis Hamilton while the Spaniard has four different Laureus victories to his name, including two for Sportsman. Nadal and Messi have both been nominated in this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards, finding themselves up against Kylian Mbappe, Max Verstappen, Mondo Duplantis and Stephen Curry in the Sportsman of the Year category. It comes after an impressive 2022 for both, with the…