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Nigerian newspapers review for Monday, March 5: FG persecuting my family, associates - Atiku alleges

The Nigerian newspapers review for Monday, March 5, leads with claims by Atiku Abubakar , the PDP presidential candidate of the PDP, that his associates are being victimized by the federal government among other stories. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Part (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that his family and business associates, are being persecuted by the federal government. The Vanguard newspaper reports that Aiku made the allegation on Monday, March 4, in a post on his personal Twitter handle @atiku. Front page Vanguard newspaper for Monday, March 5, credits: Legit.ng Source: UGC “ My son in-law and lawyer have been detained, one for three weeks and the other, recently. They are paying the price for supporting me." Atiku's tweet read. READ ALSO : Elections: What happened in Akwa Ibom on February 23 was robbery - Buhari “I urge those now persecuting them to remember that a government’s mandate is to pursue peace and justice for all, and not

Oba of Benin reacts to President Buhari's re-election

- Oba Ewuare II of Benin has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election - In his congratulatory message, the prominent Nigerian monarch said he believed the president would continue his good work - President Buhari won the Saturday, February 23 presidential election having polled over 15 million votes The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, says President Buhari will improve on his achievements during his second tenure. This is contained in a congratulatory letter sent to Buhari on his re-election by the Benin monarch and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, March 4, in Benin. Legit.ng gathers that the monarch congratulated the president on behalf of the Benin royal family, the members of the Edo council of traditional rulers and chiefs, as well as the entire people of the state. READ ALSO : NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Oba said: “I have no doubt that your excellency will further improve on the g

Governor Dickson accuses Army of using force in Bayelsa

- Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, has accused the military personnel of using terror force in the state - The governor said the last presidential and the National Assembly election in the state was greeted by show of force by the military personnel - Dickson, however, urged the people of the state come out en-masse to vote for candidates of PDP on Saturday, March 9 Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has accused the military personnel of operating like a terror force over the role they allegedly played during the Saturday, February 23, presidential and National Assembly elections. Vanguard reports that Dickson who made the allegation on Monday, March 4, while presenting flags to the party’s House of Assembly candidates in Yenagoa, described the role played by military operatives during the elections as “a coup against democracy.” READ ALSO: Amosun, Okorocha ignore APC, intensify campaign for APM, AA ahead of Saturday election Legit.ng gathered that the governor i

Ajax set to pull upset in Champions League last 16 tie against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu

- Real Madrid vs Ajax is expecting to be an exciting game in the round of 16 Champions League tie - The defending champions are going to be without their inspirational captain Sergio Ramos - Los Blancos won the first leg by 2-1 as Ajax look to overturn the first leg deficit at the Bernabeu Real Madrid vs Ajax will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu as both sides will be competing for a spot in the quarter finals of Champions League. Los Blancos are on the back of a three straight home losses to two Catalan sides in La Liga and Copa del Rey respectively. The European champions were beaten 3-0 and 1-0 in two El Clasicos within the pace of three days and had earlier succumbed to a 2-1 La Liga defeat to Girona. READ ALSO: Gonzalo Higuain to be sold by Juventus following Chelsea's transfer ban On the other hand, after losing 2-1 in the first leg to Real two weeks back, Ajax have beaten NAC Breda, ADO Den Haag and Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, scoring 13 goals. Erik ten Hag

BBNaija Gifty Power opens up about her ex-husband, claims he is impotent

2017 BBNaija reality star, Gifty Powers, sure knows how to set tongues wagging and this time is no different as she recently took to her social media platform to reveal that her ex-husband is impotent, amidst many other things. Recall during the 2017 BBNaija reality show, news broke on the internet about the Anambra-born actress' marriage to a man identified as Soro in 2014 . However, it was reported that they got divorce shortly after. Although, the ivory actress initially denied the reports, she eventually admitted to being married to the movie director for a brief period. In a recent Q&A on Instagram, the mother of one who claims to be married opened up about her ex-husband and how he once threatened her. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) See post below: The reality star claimed her ex-husband once threatened her after the divorce/@officialgiftypowers Source: Instagram PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News on L