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Lionel Messi set another record in the Spanish topflight after netting a brace in Barcelona’s 4-0 win away to Espanyol in the Catalan derby. The 31-year-old Argentine opened scores for Barcelona from a spectacular free-kick at RCDE Stadium on Saturday, as the defending champions open up a three-point lead at the summit of the La Liga log. Messi’s 11th goal of the season put him above others as he becomes the first player in La Liga to hit double figures in 13 straight La Liga seasons. READ ALSO: Super Falcons draw hosts France in tough 2019 Women's World Cup draw Messi netted a stunner with another free-kick goal for his ninth set-piece goal of the year on the 65th minute, to set up a three-goal lead from the total numbers teams in Europe's top-five leagues have collectively managed in 2018. During Monday’s Ballon d'Or the Argentine finished behind French youngster Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com upgrade

- Frenchman Ousmane Dembele will not be leaving Barcelona when the transfer window opens - This is according to his teammate Nelson Semedo who says Dembele is committed to Barcelona - Arsenal and Liverpool are the two teams who are ready to lure him to the Premier League Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo has revealed that Frenchman Ousmane Dembele will not be leaving the Spanish champions when the January 2019 transfer window opens. This latest news will now be a big blow to Arsenal and Liverpool who have been in race for Dembele's signature to bring him to the Premier League next year. But despite being out of favor at Barcelona this season, Nelson Semedo made it clear that Ousmane Demebele is not interested in leaving the Catalan giants. "He is an excellent player, with a lot of potential and will help us a lot. "He is totally committed to the team. Now he is more responsible and is showing it in the field. "It must continue like this, and I am convinc

- Nollywood actor, Gideon Okeke has revealed on social media how he fell victim to police brutality in Lagos - According to his post, the incident occurred after he was involved in a minor accident with another driver - He went on to state that he would be pressing charges against the police of that division While cases of SARS officers terrorizing innocent citizens may have reduced, it appears some people are still experiencing this horrible treatments and joining the list is Nollywood actor, Gideon Okeke. The Tinsel star has taken to social media to recount how he recently became a victim of police brutality in Lagos. According to his post and the video he posted on his Instagram page, he claimed he was severely manhandled and ruffed up by some police officers and LASTA officials Lekki Phase 1 around. According to the story, he had gotten involved in a minor accident with a female driver identified as Mosummole Ilori. After the had come to an agreement, they decided to move thei

- The Senate is planning to address the issue of President Buhri's withdrawal of assent to the electoral bill when it reconvenes - The opposition party, PDP, is at the forefront of overriding the president's decision - APC lawmakers however said they would not support the move Following President Muhammadu Buhari decision to withdraw assent to the 2018 Electoral Act amendment bill for the third time, the Senate is reportedly plotting to override his decision. The Punch reports that a process was in place by the Senate to use their power to override the bill. .the president’s decision has reportedly polarised the Senate along party lines with All Progressives Congress lawmakers supporting the president while the opposition Peoples Democratic Party claim there was an ulterior motive. READ ALSO: PDP alleges Peter Obi account frozen by agents of FG The Senate minority leader, Biodun Olujimi, said the approval of the huge budget for the Independent National Electoral Commiss

Dear readers, my name is Bayo Olupohunda, Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Editor-in-Chief. "Our team has always been on a journey of discovery" - Bayo Olupohunda, legit.ng Editor-in-Chief As you know, NAIJ.com has upgraded to Legit.ng. Let me reveal the details of this tremendous change. Our team has always been on a journey of discovery. Since 2012 we have been exploring diverse formats and topics and analysing audience preferences to create the most relevant content. We were never afraid to implement something new. Now we are ready for our greatest experiment – name change. Bayo Olupohunda, Legit.ng Editor-in-Chief, and Goke Olaegbe, Legit.ng Managing Director, celebrating the upgrade from NAIJ.com to Legit.ng One of our main principles is integrity. We always check the facts before publishing to avoid confusion or misleading our readers. That is the reason we choose Legit.ng name. It reveals our core values and principles and helps us to be simply understood. For su

- Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez all netted to hand Barca a 3-0 lead going into the break - The Argentine completed his brace in the second stanza— both goals coming from free-kicks - Espanyol’s consolation goal through Óscar Duarte was ruled offside by the VAR in the closing stages of the game Lionel Messi netted two spectacular free kicks as Barcelona thrashed city rivals Espanyol 4-0 on on Saturday, December 8, in Catalan derby to move three points clear at the summit of La Liga. The defending champions commenced hostilities at the at RCDE Stadium level on points with pair of Sevilla and Atlético Madrid saw Messi put up a world class performance all through the game. The Argentine fired home a direct free-kick in the 17th minute and skillfully set up Ousmane Dembélé for Barcelona’s second of the night. READ ALSO : Super Falcons draw hosts France in tough 2019 Women's World Cup draw Moments before the end of the first stanza, Luis Suárez netted the third

- Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that the accounts of PDP vice presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has been frozen - The party consequently blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the frozen accounts - It added that the ruling party has been targeting Obi since his nomination as vice presidential candidate The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) has alleged that all accounts belonging to PDP vice presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, wife, his family members have been frozen by security agencies. The opposition party made the allegation on Saturday, December 8, when it released a statement to call out the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. In the statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, director, media & publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Council, the party cl;aimed that since his nomination, Peter Obi, has faced series of failed attempts by the APC to destroy his reputation. READ ALSO: Fact check: Di

Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi netted twice from two direct free-kick as Barcelona thrashed Espanyol on Saturday, December 8, in a La Liga clash. The encounte at RCDE Stadium on Saturday saw Lionel Messi hit a record breaking performance after he opened scores from a brilliant free-kick into the top corner to see Barcelona in the lead after 17 minutes. And it did not take long before Frenchman Ousmane Dembele doubled the lead on the 26th minute. And on 45th minute, Luis Suarez ensured Barcelona go into the break on a 3-0 lead. 20 minute after the commencement of the second stanza, Messi netted his second of the game and Barcelona’s fourth on the night. ...More to follow NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have updated to serve you better Ferdinand reveals admiration for Okocha, why he quit boxing and Man U problems | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 https://ift.tt/2G9n8uc via EDUPEDIA24/7

A picture of APC rally posted online is generating controversy. Some Nigerians have called out the publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state Joe Igbokwe for posting what they claim is a fake picture of the rally. Checks by Legit.ng shows that the image drew similarity with another picture which source showed to be from a football match. The controversial picture was posted by the APC chieftain on Saturday, December 8. However, the allegation of posting fake picture came at a time the APC led federal government is trying to put an end to the menace of fake news in the country. READ ALSO: Atiku’s ‘elder brother’ says Buhari will defeat PDP presidential candidate in 2019, gives reasons Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that an online viral image posted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supposedly showing dead Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram in the Metele village attack was confirmed as fake and misleading. The said attack on the 157

- Oil marketers would soon be paid N236 billion out of N348 billion according to the federal government - Specifically, the federal government said the money would be paid by Friday, December 14 - The money is part of outstanding subsidy claims by the oil marketers The federal government said oil marketers would be paid N236 billion out of N348 billion approved by the National Assembly as outstanding subsidy claims on Friday, December 14. The chief operating officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Downstream, Mr Henry Ikem-Obih disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, December 8. READ ALSO: Atiku’s ‘elder brother’ says Buhari will defeat PDP presidential candidate in 2019, gives reasons “The Debt Management Office (DMO) will by next week, precisely on Dec. 14th, pay oil marketers first part of the subsidy arrears of N236 billion as agreed by both parties. “We agreed that after the first tranche is paid, the marketers will form committee to work on details

- Chelsea on Saturday, December 8, ended Manchester City's unbeaten run in the Premier League - N'Golo Kante and David Luiz scored as the Blues defeated Guardiola's men 2-0 at Stamford Bridge - Liverpool are now the only side who have not tasted a defeat this season in the English topflight Manchester City's 15 Premier League unbeaten games came to an end this season on Saturday, December 8, when they were beaten by rivals Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Belgium international Eden Hazard was in the best form of his life against Manchester City as he provided the two assists that gave Chelsea their two goals. The visitors who are the reigning Premier League champions had the first chance to score in the match, but Englishman Raheem Sterling was unable to beat Chelsea goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea scored their first goal of the match in the 45th minute when Eden Hazard provided a superb assist for Frenchman N'Golo Kante to score. Manchester City goalkee

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will battle host France after the African champions landed in Group A of the 2019 Women's World Cup. The nine-time African champions will also tackle South Korea and Norway during next year's tournament in France. Interestingly, the Falcons won a ninth continental title out of 11 editions last weekend, beating South Africa on penalties in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final - and will also face South Korea and Norway at next year's global showpiece event. READ ALSO: Ronaldo explains why he is different from Portuguese namesake Cristiano On the other hand, South Africa’s Bayana Bayana will battle Germany, China and Spain, in Group B. Africa’s third representatives Cameroon are to face the trio of drawn Canada, New Zealand and the Netherlands in Group E. The tournament’s defending champions the United States will play in Group F alongside Sweden, Thailand and Chile. PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng And Group C will see

- Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday, December 8, urged Nigerians to vote for credible candidates - According to the former president, credible leadership would promote good governance - Obasanjo said this when he spoke at the 27th annual Owu National Convention held in Iwo, Osun Ahead of the 2019 general elections, former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday urged Nigerians to vote for credible candidates who will drive growth and development. Obasanjo, who spoke at the 27th annual Owu National Convention held in Iwo, Osun, said credible leadership would promote good governance. READ ALSO: Atiku’s ‘elder brother’ says Buhari will defeat PDP presidential candidate in 2019, gives reasons The former president, who said he would not campaign for any particular candidate, urged Nigerians to vote wisely. The chairman of the Supreme Council of Owu Obas, Oba Hammed Oyelude, said Owu being the largest Yoruba speaking ethnic group in the South West Zone had been contribut

- Malam Nuhu Ribadu, former chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been praised for his recent award by President Buhari - The president praised the former anti graft agency boss for winning the Anti-Corruption Lifetime Achievement Award - Ribadu was conferred with the award in Malaysia on Friday, December 7 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the former chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for winning the Anti-Corruption Lifetime Achievement Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ribadu was conferred with award at an event organised by the prestigious Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award 2018, during its third annual ceremony in Malaysia on Friday, December 7. READ ALSO: Atiku’s ‘elder brother’ says Buhari will defeat PDP presidential candidate in 2019, gives reasons. According to a statement by the president’s special adviser on media and p

- The world's first uterus transplant from a deceased donor has been deemed a success after the birth of a healthy baby girl - The mother had been born without a uterus as the result of a rare syndrome - The medical breakthrough has brought hope to women who are unable to conceive due to medical issues with their uterus The world's first baby, from a uterus transplant, has been born. In 2016, the new operation was conducted in Brazil. It proved to be a success, which could help scores of women who are unable to conceive due to uterine problems. According to Lancet, a medical journal, the beautiful baby girl was born a year ago. Until this breakthrough, the only available options for women was either adoption or surrogacy. In 2014, the Swedish conducted the first successful uterine transplant. In this case, the donor was alive. But, because it was hard to source willing live donors, experts wanted to try the same procedure, but with a dead donor. READ ALSO: God deserves

Manchester United were on fire as they thrashed Fulham 4-1 on Saturday, December 8. in a Premier League fixture at Old Trafford Goals from Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford helped the Jose Mourinho tutored-side claim maximum points from the encounter. Fulham were at least allowed a goal after Ander Herrera was judged by the referee to have brought down Aboubakar Kamara in the penalty box. Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United shoots past Denis Odoi of Fulham during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on December 8. READ ALSO: Ronaldo explains why he is different from Portuguese namesake Cristiano However, the replay showed that he got a toe on the ball before his man. And Kamara made no mistake in drilling the ball home from the spot on the 67th minute. PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng Diogo Dalot was impressive for the Red Devils as he kept floating in beautiful crosses into Fulham's box a

- Malam Nuhu Ribadu, former chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been praised for his recent award by President Buhari - The president praised the former anti graft agency boss for winning the Anti-Corruption Lifetime Achievement Award - Ribadu was conferred with the award in Malaysia on Friday, December 7 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the former chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for winning the Anti-Corruption Lifetime Achievement Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ribadu was conferred with award at an event organised by the prestigious Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award 2018, during its third annual ceremony in Malaysia on Friday, December 7. READ ALSO: Atiku’s ‘elder brother’ says Buhari will defeat PDP presidential candidate in 2019, gives reasons. According to a statement by the president’s special adviser on media and p

Nollywood actress and delectable mother of three, Mercy Johnson Okojie and her husband are dishing major couple goals on Instagram and the internet is here for it. Marriage has its up and downs and often times it is more difficult when either or both of the couple are celebrities. However, super talented actress Mercy Johnson and her husband make being in love, being married and parenting look absolutely easy. In fact, it is safe to say theirs is a match made in heaven. Just recently, the sweet couple had the internet swooning over their photos as they stepped out in matching outfits. Mercy shared the photos of on her Instagram page as she announced that her hubby is her personal date for the day. The Okojie's walked down the aisle in 2011 and seven years later they are still very much in love and enjoying every moment they spend being husband and wife. In their latest photos they are twinning and look completely adorable. READ ALSO: TV presenter Morayo breaks down in tears as

- Arsenal on Saturday, December 8, defeated visiting Huddersfield Town 1-0 in a Premier League game - Uruguayan professional footballer Lucas Torreira scored the goal for the Gunners - Arsenal are now unbeaten in their last 21 games across all competitions this season Premier League giants Arsenal on Saturday, December 8, continued with their impressive performance this season in the Premier League beating Huddersfield Town 1-0 at the Emirates. But the Gunners had to wait till the death to score their winning goal in what was a tough Premier League game for the Gunners. Arsenal started the match impressively in front of their faithfuls, and it took them just only three minutes to have the chance of scoring. Hector Bellerin supplied a powerful cross inside the visitors' 18 yard box, but Aubameyang's effort was blocked by goalkeeper Jones Lossl. Arsenal continued to press on looking for a goal, and the breakthrough came in the 83rd minute when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang h

- PDP's presidnetial candidate Atiku Abubakar has been slammed for his claim that Nigeria had her best times during the administration led by the party - A civil society organisation said Atiku is obsessed with power - The organisation also queried legacies handed to Nigerians during the years Atiku deputised Olusegun Obasanjo as president A group has condemned claims by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar over claims that the Nigeria's best time was during PDP's reign. The People’s Rights Assembly (PRA) described Atiku as a politician who has earned the unenviable reputation of an alarmist and propagandist, infinitely obsessed with power. In a statement released by the president and secretary general of PRA, Simon Achusa and Bolaji Akiloye, the group said under PDP for which Atiku served as vice president, Boko Haram terrorism was formed in 2002 and nurtured into a monster by 2015. READ ALSO: Atiku’s ‘elder brother’ says

- N3bn is being spent annually on pupils school fees in Kaduna state according to Governor Nasiru el-Rufa’i - The governor said the aim was to ensure that basic education is truly free in Kaduna state public schools - He added that having completed the recruitment of more primary school teachers,. government had begun the recruitment of 7,600 secondary school teachers Gov. Nasiru el-Rufa’i of Kaduna state on Saturday said his government was spending N3 billion on payment of school fees for pupils from primary to junior secondary schools across the state. He stated this at the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Zaria Education Development Association (ZEDA) held at Barewa College, Zaria, Kaduna state. READ ALSO: Signing electoral amendment bill for 2019 elections will create uncertainty, confusion - Buhari El-Rufa’i, who was represented by the permanent secretary, cabinet affairs and special services, Alhaji Adamu Mansir, said: “Our aim when we came as government was to ensure

- In its fight against Boko Haram terrorism, the federal government has provided 30 aircrafts and six helicopter gun-shoots for the Nigerian Air Force - The development was revealed by the chief of air staff, Sadique Abubakar on Saturday, December 8, in Kano - Abubakar said that the force will do everything within its power to fight and overcome insurgency in the country The chief of air staff, Sadique Abubakar on Saturday, December 8, said that the federal government has procured 18 more aircraft, in addition to the expected 12 brand new aircrafts and six helicopter gun-shoots to intensify war against insurgency in the country. Abubakar said this in Kano at the commissioning of a multi-billion Naira modular theatre in the 465 Nigeria Air Force hospital, The Nation reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The United States of America and Italy has been supporting Nigeria with the supply of platforms to fight Boko Haram