Author: Rashaad Harris

Sunshine Stars of Akure defeated Lobi Stars of MAKURDI by three goals to nil in the last of 2023 NPFL Championship Playoffs in Lagos.Chukude Stephen Put Owena waves in ahead in the twenty-two minutes via sublime header.Michael Olalusi doubled the lead shortly before half-time.Lobi Stars put one back upon resumption of the second half through Ani Elijah, However,the two goals cushion was restored after Vincent Temitope slotted home Promise Awosanmi’s exquisite pass.Sunshine Stars ended the Campaign With 5points while Lobi Stars garnered two points. Other matches will see Remo Stars play Bendel Insurance while Enyimba will lock horns with defending…

Comedian and actor Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, shared his experience of attending four universities and facing expulsion from one of them. In a tweet on Saturday, the skit-maker opened up about his journey towards obtaining a degree. Despite his expulsion, Mr Macaroni mentioned that he was eventually readmitted and successfully graduated. He also mentioned that he faced depression during his studies.Furthermore, he recounted the obstacles he overcame while striving to establish himself in the entertainment industry.His tweet in broken English read, “I was dealing with depression in late 2017/2018. That was the period I was expelled from…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that the new Government House built by his predecessor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, was inaugurated without being completed. Otti, while addressing journalists in Umuahia after a meeting with Permanent Secretaries at the Okpara Auditorium, stated that he would assess the progress of the construction at the building to determine the necessary steps to complete it. This statement was made in response to questions about his plans for the government’s operational headquarters. Previously, Governor Ikpeazu had inaugurated the New Government House in Ogurube Layout shortly before leaving office. The inauguration was attended by Governors…

Debo Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, renowned skit maker, actor, and activist, has encouraged entertainers to maximize the opportunities presented by their celebrity status. In an interview tagged Saturday Beats with The Punch, he said, “If one is waiting to make money only from entertainment, then it might be a long wait. We all know the way the entertainment industry is. Today, everybody might be talking about one, and tomorrow, there might be another person on the scene. It is not as if the former individual is no longer a celebrity, but people find new people more exciting. One…

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed his commitment to implementing an inclusive governance approach that actively listens to the Nigerian populace, aiming to translate the nation’s abundant potential into tangible achievements. Tinubu made this declaration during a dynamic engagement with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) on Friday. The President disclosed the government’s stance on critical matters such as fuel subsidy, security, job generation, fostering a conducive business environment, and the election of principal officers in the National Assembly.He said: ‘‘That open-door policy is for you to call me and send to me at any given time any…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in the February 25, 2023, presidential election, has stated that President Bola Tinubu was taken aback by the alleged atrocities committed by Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past governor of Kano State. Kwankwaso, who spoke to State House correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa after a private meeting with the President, revealed that both he and Ganduje were summoned to the State House by Tinubu to discuss the ongoing demolitions in Kano State.Elaborating on the controversy surrounding the demolitions, Kwankwaso emphasized that the buildings…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has issued a directive to suspend all new appointments in the state civil service starting from October 1, 2023. The governor expressed concerns about the indiscriminate and irregular nature of these appointments, stating that they were not conducted following due process. The announcement was made through a statement from the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA) to the governor, Gyang Bere. Furthermore, the statement instructed all civil servants who were appointed as permanent secretaries from January 2023 onwards to return to their former positions.“All appointments into the State Civil Service made from 1st October…

Simisola Ogunleye, a well-known Nigerian singer and songwriter known as ‘Simi,’ shared a personal experience in which she encountered obstacles while attempting to enter a passport office due to her appearance. In a recent Instagram video, Simi recounted the incident and revealed that she was initially refused entry into the office as her outfit was considered unsuitable.To gain access, Simi had to adhere to the dress code requirements by removing her nose ring and earring.Not revealing the name of the particular passport office, Simi said: “I went to the passport office to get my passport done and when I reached…

Nwachukwu Divine of Benin based club, Bendel Insurance has been called up to the Super Eagles Squad for the first time ahead of their 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on June the 18th.The 20-year-old midfielder has been one of the stars at the ongoing NPFL Super Six championship playoffs in Lagos as his side Bendel Insurance are aiming to clinch the league title for the first time since 1979 and also a place in the continental for the first time since 2005.Nwachukwu Divine is no stranger to the National team as he was part of the Nigerian…

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the former Governor of Osun State and immediate-past Minister of Interior has expressed his lack of resentment towards anyone in Osogbo or the entire Osun State. Aregbesola, who received a warm welcome upon his return to the state capital after his ministerial tenure, conveyed this message while paying homage to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, and his council of chiefs. During the visit, Aregbesola presented a compilation of his accomplishments to the monarch, reflecting on his initial arrival in the town following the loss of power by the All Progressives Congress. He also highlighted how,…