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- Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will keep up the pressure on the Premier League leaders Liverpool - City claimed a 3-0 win over Wolves at the Etihad Stadium on Monday night to close the gap to four points - Gabriel Jesus netted twice for City before Wolves Conor Coady's second-half own goal made it three Pep Guardiola has declared that Manchester City will keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table The Citizens claimed a precious 3-0 win over Wolves on Monday night to reduce the gap at the summit of the log to four points. Brazil star Gabriel Jesus netted twice for City before Conor Coady's second-half own goal made it three. READ ALSO: Chelsea to demand £100m from Real Madrid to sign Belgium star Hazard Speaking moments after the game, Guardiola insists the defending champions are waiting for a slip by the Reds to regain the top spot, even as he assured his side have learnt from their past mistakes. "We can

- The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has said that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), will still have to remain in their camps for a while - Ortom on Monday said that it is still not safe for the IDPs to return to their deserted considering the present condition of things - The governor state that the federal government must do its utmost to ensure that the attacks that led to the IDPs' plight does not reoccur Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has said that the terrain was not safe for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), to return to their ancestral homes. Ortom stated this on Monday, January 14, in Makurdi, during a two-day symposium on the plight of the IDPs. The symposium wasthemed Displaced, Traumatized and Neglected: An Emerging Humanitarian Crises in Benue state, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The symposium, organized by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in

The #10yearschallenge which is currently setting the online community abuzz has people sharing their photos from a decade ago. A female Twitter user took to the platform to share lovely photos of her backside transformation. A user on the social media platform identified as Spiritual Trap Goddess(@TheDjLavish) joined the major throwback challenge as she took to her page to share photos of herself. The picture has however gotten the attention of many of her followers as the evident backside transformation of the young lady is hard to ignore. She tweeted saying: “ Naw but for real. 10 year difference” In a comment under her tweet, the young lady was surprised to find out that her tweet had gotten to Nigerian Twitter. She jokingly asked Nigerians under the thread to help her find an African prince. READ ALSO: This lady's backside is the biggest you have ever seen (photos) Some of her followers were quick to appreciate the transformation the young lady had experienced over the

- The ex-governor of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged school leavers not to bother about looking for jobs - The former governor noted that there are no jobs in the country, urging the graduands to be self-employed and create jobs for others - He also attributed the challenges facing the country to low knowledge base in the education system The immediate governor of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has told the graduating students of Fountain University, Osogbo, to look for pleasant alternative to job creation rather than looking for white-collar jobs after leaving school. Speaking during the 8th convocation ceremony of the university, where he was honoured with a doctorate in science, the ex-governor lamented the education situation in the country, urging the graduands to think of how to be self-employed against the unemployment odds across country. Legit.ng gathers that Aregbesola also attributed the challenges facing the country to low knowledge base in the educ

Gay activist Bisi Alimi is known for weighing in on several issues bordering gender and several other orientations that are yet to garner large acceptance. Recently, the man took to addressing the all important issue of financial independence as it concerns females. The man took to his Facebook page to register his discontent about the few number of females known to apply for jobs these days. According to him, women were meant to be bold, assertive and dynamic job seekers. Hence, Bisi Alimi assertively called out to women and told them to go out to the world and seek for jobs. He told them not to let the male folks dominate the business sector of the country by putting in for job vacancies all the time. Bisi was quite confident about the abilities of women. According to him, women were more serious when it came to doing a good job as they always had an idea of what it was they wanted for themselves. READ ALSO: Bisi Alimi celebrates spouse Anthony Davis on their second weddi

- Karim Benzema have been ruled out for up to three weeks - Jesus Vallejo also suffered a hamstring problem in training - Real Madrid now have eight players on the sidelines this term Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is expected to be out for up to three weeks after suffering a fractured finger in Los Blancos' win at Real Betis. Defender Jesus Vallejo was also in tears in Monday's training following a hamstring injury. Benzema had a nasty fall during the 2-1 victory at the Seville based club and did npot return to play the second 45 minutes. READ ALSO: Ozil vows to keep putting in work despite being dropped by Emery "He has been diagnosed with a fracture in the phalanx of the fifth finger in the right hand," said Madrid in a statement. "The player's situation will continue to be monitored." On the other hand, Vallejo has only managed to play twice for Madrid this season following series of physical problems, with this his fourth injury. PAY

The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Philip Baker, on Monday, January 15, told President Muhammadu Buhari that over 11,000 Nigerians study in Canada with many of them residing there. Legit.ng gathered that Baker who was at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to present his Letter of Credence to President Buhari said the majority of the students eventually returned home to help build the country. President Buhari again sought the support of the international community to redirect water to the receding Lake Chad. READ ALSO: We are monitoring NASS, FG over implementation of N30,000 minimum wage - NLC President Muhammadu Buhari receives Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Philip Baker, at the State House, Abuja. Photo credit: Facebook, Femi Adesina Source: Facebook The statement added that Buhari warned that “the about 40 million population in the region will pose adverse migration and security challenges to the world” if the lake dried up completely. The President pointed

- The governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima, says he has hope that the state will regain its lost glory - Shettima, through the speaker of the Borno state House of Assembly, Right Honourable Abdulkarim Lawan, flags off 'Exercise Python Dance' - The governor urges the Nigerian Army to continue with the good work by maintaining synergy with other security agencies The governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the ‘Exercise Egwu Eke III (Python Dance) in Maiduguri as he expressed confidence and optimism that the state will regain its glory again after years of Boko Haram attacks. Governor Shettima stated this on Monday, January, 14, at the event held at the ‘Cashew Plantation’, 7 Division Step-up Tactical Headquarters, Maiduguri. Represented by the speaker of the Borno state House of Assembly, Right Honourable Abdulkarim Lawan, the governor applauded the untiring effort of the Nigerian Army in combating the menace of the Boko Haram and insurgency, especially in the nor

- Ibrahimovic slams Ronaldo after calling his move to Juventus a challenge - The 33-year-old sealed a mega money move to Italian League champion Juventus last summer - Zlatan insists Ronaldo needs to go to a smaller club and help them achieve greatness to prove his quality Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blasted Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo over his move to Italian League champions Juventus. The 33-year-old ended his nine year reign with Real Madrid after the 2018 FIFA World Cup and sealed a move to the Allianz Stadium to join the Old Lady in a deal around £99 million. He has since then scored 14 goals and created five assists in 19 league matches, as Allegri's men sit atop of the log with 53 points - nine points better than Napoli. READ ALSO: Gabriel Jesus' brace sinks Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium ESPN however reports that the former Manchester United forward believes Ronaldo could have gone to a more lower club

Popular Nigerian cross-dresser Bobrisky is someone who holds mixed feelings in the hearts of many Nigerians. Some Nigerians are fans of the male Barbie while others are not. The male Barbie has become a topic once again on social media after some unfiltered photos of him went viral. The cross-dresser normally shares photos of himself after they have been filtered. This got many Nigerians used to what they see on his social media platforms. Many are already used to his flawless skin and hundred percent face-beat. It came as a surprise to his fans and non-fans when his unfiltered photos went viral as his skin was not so flawless in the photos. READ ALSO : Don Jazzy, Falz and other Nigerian celebs share their throwback photos in #10yearsChallenge The male Barbie who usually brags about his beauty is now under fire as social media users react to his unfiltered photos. A user even joked about how Bobrisky's skin filter went on a vacation. Meanwhile, this is not the first tim

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured Nigerians of timely distribution of electoral materials and commencement of voting as stipulated. The INEC Resident Electoral Commission in Imo, Professor Francis Ezeonu, made this known in Owerri on Monday, January 14, at a forum with traditional rulers in the state. He said arrangements had been concluded by the commission to ensure that political parties, their representatives or agents were involved in conveying of election sensitive materials from the Central Bank to Registration Area Camps (RACs) in the state. Ezeonu noted that the commission had equally identified 105 RACs in the 305 wards in the state for the timely distribution of the sensitive materials which he promised would arrive by 7am. “INEC has introduced a lot of procedures for the success of the general elections. 105 RACs have been created where materials are expected to arrive by 7 am from the Central Bank. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legi

- Governor Nasir El-Rufai says Senator Shehu Sani as an opportunist who is not working in the best interest of the Kaduna people - El-Rufai said the state government's efforts to obtain a $350 million loan were frustrated by Sani and two other lawmakers representing Kaduna - The governor, however, said he is working with President Muhammadu Buhari and is confident that the loan issue will be resolved soon enough The governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has described Senator Shehu Sani as an opportunist who is not working in the best interest of the Kaduna people. The governor made the comment on a Channels TV programme, Roadmap 2019. READ ALSO: INEC uncovers new means of vote-buying Legit.ng gathers that El-Rufai said the senator is “putting politics above common sense” by using his position to frustrate the development of Kaduna state. El-Rufai said the people were quite “disappointed by the attitude of the senators" representing the state, while also claim

- The governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima, says he has hope that the state will regain its lost glory - Shettima, through the speaker of the Borno state House of Assembly, Right Honourable Abdulkarim Lawan, flags off 'Exercise Python Dance' - The governor urges the Nigerian Army to continue with the good work by maintaining synergy with other security agencies The governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the ‘Exercise Egwu Eke III (Python Dance) in Maiduguri as he expressed confidence and optimism that the state will regain its glory again after years of Boko Haram attacks. Governor Shettima stated this on Monday, January, 14, at the event held at the ‘Cashew Plantation’, 7 Division Step-up Tactical Headquarters, Maiduguri. Represented by the speaker of the Borno state House of Assembly, Right Honourable Abdulkarim Lawan, the governor applauded the untiring effort of the Nigerian Army in combating the menace of the Boko Haram and insurgency, especially in the nor

A Nigerian lady identified as Uche Chiaka has taken to social media to warn people about a mentally challenged man who allegedly stone moving vehicles around the popular Ikoyi bridge. According to the post put up by the lady with the Instagram account, @reereechikala, Eko bridge may be a route most people should avoid as a mentally challenged man is allegedly throwing pebbles at cars on that route. Sharing a photo of her car windscreen partially bashed by the supposed mad man, she wrote: "A Mad man at Eko bridge throwing pebbles at speeding Cars. Just did this to my Car.This was so scary. Please drive Safe. There are like 3 of them." READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) While the true nature of the situation around Eko bridge is yet to be confirmed, things are clearly looking up for the family of five in Cross River state who were reportedly all mentally challenged. After a corp member identified as Progress Oberiko bro

Social media is still buzzing with a major throwback challenge that started on Monday, January 14. Nigerian celebrities also hopped unto the challenge as they shared a collage of themselves in recent and old pictures. Another celebrity who tapped into the challenge was Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. She did not stand alone in the pictures but decided to share epic throwback pictures of her with her children, Priscilla Ajoke and Festus Ojo. Looking the pictures, Iyabo Ojo took Priscilla and Festus swimming 10 year ago as she stood between them enjoying the joys of motherhood. The second picture showed the happy mother with her children all grown up. READ ALSO: Don Jazzy, Falz and other Nigerian celebs share their throwback photos in #10yearsChallenge See post below: In another post, the beautiful actress shared a picture collage of when she was 31-year-old and when she turned 41. Iyabo Ojo had the same facial structure and her beauty did not fade away. See post below:

- Lawyers have continued to criticise the trial of the CJN, Walter Onoghen, by the CCT - CCT had levelled six charges against the CJN, bordering on alleged failure to declare his assets - The legal practitioners described the trial as illegal and unconstitutional Some notable Nigerian lawyers have described as untimely, illegal and unconstitutional the prosecution of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onoghen, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) consequent to the petition by the executive secretary of the anti-corruption research data-based initiative, Dennis Aghanya, and submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Legit.ng regional reporter, Subair Mohammed, reports that the senior lawyers argued that the court of appeal in the case of NGANJIWA V FRN held that no serving judge in Nigeria can be investigated or tried in a court of law without being removed from the Bench. It would be recalled that the Code of Conduct Tribunal levelled six charges against the CJN bord

- Peter Obi has spoken on the six-count charges preferred against Walter Onnoghen by the federal government - Onnoghen, Chief Justice of Nigeria, has been accused of failing to declare some of his assets while declaring them at the Code of Conduct Bureau - Obi, the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, said Nigerian judiciary remains the best of the three arms of government under the present dispensation Peter Obi, the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, January 14, decried the intimidation of the judiciary in the arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Obi made this known while reacting to the arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria on allegations bordering on assets declaration, Vanguard reports. He said the law-abiding citizens of Nigeria, including members of the judiciary accept the fact that nobody is above the law adding that the process of legal restitution for alleged infra

- David Wagner has stepped down from his role as head coach of Huddersfield Town - The German born tactician left che Club by mutual consent after discussions with the Board - The 47-year-old helped the Terries gain promotion into the Premier League in 2017 Premier League outfit Hudderfield Town have confirmed the departure of their manager David Wagner six months into the 2018-19 season. The 47-year-old tactician was said to have left the club after mutually agreeing with the club to leave following due consultations with the board. Wagner became the head coach of the club in November 2015 and led them to promotion to the Premier League in 2017 via the Championship play-offs. READ ALSO: Gabriel Jesus' brace sink Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium The German born manager also helped them to avoid the drop at the end of last season after finishing 16th on the league table. However, they have struggled this term and are eight points from safety after taking 11 p

- Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state suspended a scheduled campaign of the PDP in the state - The campaign was suspended over the killing of 25 residents of three villages in the state by some bandits - Many others were also left with various degrees of injuries while houses were burnt and property lost The Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Monday, January 14, suspended his political campaign in the state over the killing of 25 residents of the state by some bandits. The suspension of the campaign by the governor followed attacks in three villages in Gandi district, Rabah local government area of Sokoto by hoodlums suspected to be a spill-over of the armed bandits terrorising the state. Guardian reports that the attack left about 25 people killed while many others were left with various degrees of injuries. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Also, many homes and business buildings were destroyed by the bandit

- The panel set up by the federal government to investigate the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has released its report - The head of the panel, Tony Ojukwu, on Monday, January 14, said that after a series of public hearing, not less than 103 complaints were received - Tony, however, said that during the hearing a lot of issues related to the squad was addressed and rectified The executive secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, said on Monday, January 14, that 103 complaints of alleged human rights violations were received by the presidential panel on the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Ojukwu, who is also the chairman of the presidential panel, said this at the second sitting of the panel for the North-Central zone held at FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “Out of this number, the panel receive