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What I will do if elected Lagos state governor - Jimi Agbaje

- Jimi Agbaje has disclosed what he would do if elected Lagos state governor in 2019 - Agbaje, PDP gubernatorial candidate, said the state is still run like a private company - He claimed that an entity called alphabeta consulting receives a particular unknown percentage that the state earns in taxes and revenues Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos state, who declared that the state is still run like a closed shop vowed to free it from alphabeta consulting if elected the state governor in 2019. Channels TV reports Agbaje said the APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is his friend, but they disagree on principle and brands of democracy. He claimed that the alphabeta consulting receives a particular unknown percentage of every dime Lagos earns in taxes and revenues, which he says is against international best practices. READ ALSO: EFCC operatives allegedly raid Atiku’s sons’ home According to him, “I could be here all day tal

I was aspiring to be chief of staff but God turned the table around - Sanwo-Olu

- The Lagos APC governorship candidate, Sanwo-Olu, said he had earlier aspired for the position of chief of staff - He said God has turned the table around as he has now emerged ruling party’s governorship candidate - He promised to carry everybody along if elected in 2019 The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that he his aspiration was to be appointed chief of staff but “God has turned the table around”, promising to “carry everyone along” if elected. The Cable reports that Sanwo-Olu made the pledge at a special prayer session organised by the Nasrul-Lahil-il-Fath Society (NASFAT) at its headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja. The governorship candidate said his priority would be infrastructure development. READ ALSO: Electoral Bill: Senator kicks against overriding Buhari's veto His words: “I will carry everyone along as a governor. In the NASFAT’s prayer for me, they advised me to choose good adviser and be a l

Our 'thank you' to everyone - DStv Explora

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Senatorial seat: Crisis rocks Kaduna PDP

- Two candidates are currently laying claim to the senatorial ticket for Kaduna north senatorial district - This has reportedly brought crises to the Kaduna state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - Incumbent senator for the senatorial district, Othman Hunkuyi’s and Hon. Ubale Salmanduna are the two PDP aspirants claiming the ticket Crisis has reportedly erupted in the Kaduna state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over who the authentic senatorial candidate for the Kaduna north senatorial district is. The claim of Othman Hunkuyi’s who is the incumbent senator for the senatorial district has been challenged by Hon Ubale Salmanduna who is claiming that Othman Hunkuyi’s name was submitted in error because he never participated in the primaries. READ ALSO: Senator kicks against overriding Buhari's veto “Senator Hunkuyi who is claiming to be the candidate did not participate in the primaries. “He contested as governorship candidate and was defeated. How

Buhari unveils ABC of anti-corruption fight

- President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the ABC of anti-corruption fight - He said that the A stands for Action while B and C stand for Bridging bridges and Culture respectively - The acting chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, in his remarks, said that to take the anti-graft crusade to the next level, the support of youth was critical President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, December 9, revealed what he called the 'ABC of fighting corruption', during the launch of the Africa Youth Congress Against Corruption (AYCAC 2018) at the State House, Abuja. Guardian reports that the event coincided with the International Anti-Corruption Day. Legit.ng gathered that the president has made the fight against sleaze a key point of his administration’s agenda and this resulted in his naming as champion of the African Union (AU) theme of the year – “Winning the fight against corruption: A sustainable path to Africa’s transformation” in January this year in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital.

Murtala Muhammad Airport 2 continues flight operation as FAAN shelves threats

- The management of the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 has continued its flight operation - The development came after Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria agreed to shelve move to withdraw its services to the terminal over alleged indebtedness - Earlier, FANN had alleged that MMA failed to remit N3.9 billion since it began operations in September 8, 2007 The management of the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) in Lagos on Monday, December 10, continued flight operations following the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)'s decision to shelve plans of withdrawing its services to the terminal over alleged indebtedness. NAN reports that FAAN had, in a notice to airmen, stated that it would be withdrawing aviation security, fire fighting and rescue operations to MMA2 effective from Sunday, December 9. Legit.ng gathers that however, the general manager of corporate affairs of FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu, confirmed to newsmen that negotiations had resumed between the agency and Bi-C

Ronaldo makes shocking comparisons between Juventus and Real Madrid

- Ronaldo says Juventus is the best team he has played for in his career - The 33-year-old joined the Bianconeri this summer from Real Madrid - The Portugal international added he has moved on from Ballon d'Or snub Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that Juventus is the best team he has ever played for in his career. The Portugal international has scored a remarkable ten goals in the opening 15 Serie A matches this season and have provided five assists. The 33-year-old who ended his nine-year romance with Real Madrid after winning four Champions League title with the Bernabeu outfit claims he has found a better home in Turin. READ ALSO: Barcelona star Lionel Messi acquires private jet for $15m “I’m very happy. The city is really nice, the fans are very kind and Juventus is a fantastic club, that is incredibly organized,” explained CR7. “The players here are humble & they work very hard. It’s been fantastic. “This is the best group I’ve ever played with. At Juventus we

Strange: Well with water spotted in the middle of an Ibadan road (photo)

In a place like Nigeria, everything and anything goes. For this reason, strange things and happenings are usually common sights. A Nigerian man recently took to sharing how he saw a very weird thing which has got many talking. The man identified as Moradeyo Taiwo on Instagram shared a picture of something that was both hilarious and puzzling. He posted the image of a well located right in the middle of a vast road. This well was with water and a lady could be seen drawing from it. Although wells are a common sight in Nigeria, what is surprising is the location of the well. It was located right on what should pass as a road for cars and pedestrians. Although the road was not tarred, it was car-worthy. What this means is that it is a possible passage for motorists. READ ALSO : Nigerians react to young boy carrying a bucket of sand on construction site According to the man who shared the image, he had located this very strange sight in Ibadan. However, he did not state the part of th

NASS workers implicate Saraki, Dogara over alleged diversion of allowances

- Some workers at the National Assembly in a petition ask the EFCC to investigate the alleged criminal diversion of their budgeted legitimate entitlements - The legislative workers in the petition copied President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the IGP, Ibrahim Idris among others - In the petition dated November 19, the workers alleged that the leadership of the National Assembly was complicit in the alleged fraud Some workers at the National Assembly have accused the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and the clerk of the National Assembly, Sani Omolori, of diverting funds appropriated to them. The workers made the accusation in a petition to the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, demanding an investigation into alleged criminal diversion of their budgeted legitimate entitlements. READ ALSO: Electoral Bill: Senator kicks against overriding Buhari's vet

Forget the past, vote Buhari, Sanwo-Olu - Ambode tells Epe people

- Governor Ambode urged the people of Epe, his hometown, to vote the Lagos APC governorship candidate, Sanwo-Olu, and President Buhari - The Lagos governor urged the people to forget past events and vote massively for APC candidates for various seats - He said it is only APC that can ensure the development of Epe division and other areas in the state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has urged voters in Epe to put past events before them and vote massively for President Muhammadu Buhari, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other candidates of All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure the continuity of good governance. The governor said this on Saturday, December 8, in Epe during a meeting with leaders of APC in the division, The Punch reports. Governor Ambode urged the people to put the events before and after the APC governorship primaries in the state which produced Sanwo-Olu behind them, and truly unite for the party’s victory. READ ALSO: Electoral Bill: Senator kicks against overr

Emotional moment a Nigerian mom found out her daughter is pregnant after 10 years of marriage (video)

Babies are a source of joy in a house, they are what makes a house into a home, what makes a couple into a family. The sound of laughter and noise made by children is just what many dream of when they think about their future. And, because of this, every mother also want their children to have the same experience they had while they were raising them, both the good and bad times. Mothers also want to be called grandmas. A Nigerian mother has gotten the opportunity to finally be called grandma after her daughter got pregnant. The woman's daughter has been married for ten years without a bearing a child. The woman and her mother's prayers have finally been answered. God showed how mysterious he is after ten years of marriage. Emotional moment a mother heard her daughter is pregnant after 10 years of marriage Instagram source: Askdamz READ ALSO: Linda Ikeji reveals her Banana Island house now worth N850m, Baby J's new photo To surprise their mother, the couple had flo

Ronaldo admits he is not missing Messi, sends big message to the Barcelona star

- Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear that he is not missing Messi and wants him to come to the Italian Serie A - Before the Portuguese left Real Madrid, he battled for supremacy in Spain for nine years with the Argentine superstar - Messi has never played for any other club since he began his career, and Ronaldo has challenged him Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo has explained that he will love the rivalry between him and Barcelona star Lionel Messi to continue in the Italian Serie A. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were rivals for nine years in the Spanish La Liga before the former Manchester United star left for a mega move to Juventus. And while explaining that he is not missing Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo stressed that he wants the Argentine to join him in Italy. When asked if he is missing Lionel Messi, Ronaldo said: “No, maybe he misses me! “I played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal, in the national team, while he is still in Spain. Maybe he needs m

Unsettled Man United star drops major transfer hint amid links with 4 European clubs

- Matteo Darmian has struggled for game-time under Jose Mourinho - Top Serie A clubs including Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan and Napoli are understood to be interested in the signing of the defender - Darmian has put his future at Old Trafford under sharp focus after admitting he misses his home country, Italy Manchester United star defender, Matteo Darmian, has dropped a major transfer hint amid rumours that he is wanted by top Serie A clubs including Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan and Napoli. According to a UK Sun report, the 29-year-old has admitted he misses his home country, Italy, thus fueling speculation over his situation at Old Trafford. Darmian has enjoyed limited game-time under Jose Mourinho, having featured in just three Premier League for the Red Devils this season. Despite acknowledging that he is proud to be at a top European club like United, it seems quite likely Darmian could press for a return to a Serie A side some time soon. “ I must say, I really do miss

Osinbajo arrives Berlin, holds town hall meeting with Nigerians

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Berlin, Germany, and is now holding a town hall meeting with the Nigerian community in that country. Legit.ng gathers that the disclosure was made by the senior special assistant on media and publicity to the vice president, Laolu Akande. Akande, who took to his official Twitter page to make the disclosure, said about 30 questions had already been tabled as VP began to interact with the people of Nigeria. He tweeted: "VP Osinbajo arrives in Berlin and is now holding a townhall meeting with the Nigerian community in Germany. About 30 questions tabled already as VP begins to interact with the people." See tweet below: More details soon... Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 https://ift.tt/2G9L7cQ via EDUPEDIA24/7

I love you so so much - Simi tells Adekunle Gold on Instagram

Many fans believe Adekunle Gold and Simi are lovers and though they both haven't explicitly stated that they are dating, their actions to each other on social media and in photos suggest that they are quarter to walking down the aisle. In a recent post, Adekunle Gold had fans believing he is not only Simi's boyfriend but the perfect boyfriend any girl can ask for. He shared a cute video os her getting her makeup done and added a sweet caption of him praising her for her hard work. On December 9, Simi held a concert for her fans and as usual, reviews of how the show went is expected to flood the internet. Just before then, Adekule thought to shower his girl with beautiful words of encouragement regardless of how people will define the show. There's no better show of love than a man who knows how to make his woman feel special and completely adored. Gold is the ultimate boyfriend goals and probably deserves an Oscar for being the sweetest guy ever. READ ALSO: Jesus Chris

Primaries: Shettima, El-Rufi in Ekiti to reconcile APC members

- Two APC leaders are expected to visit Ekiti in efforts to reconcile aggrieved members of the party - Kashim Shettima and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, governors of Borno and Kaduna states are expected to reconcile party leaders and members still aggrieved by the outcome of the national and state legislative primaries - Governor Shettima is the chairman of Ekiti panel Governors of Borno, Kaduna states, Kashim Shettima and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, will be in Ekiti state today, Monday, December 10, for the reconciliation of party leaders and members still aggrieved by the outcome of the national and state legislative primaries. The Nations reports that National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) raised the panel, called the APC Southwest National Peace and Reconciliation Committee, to resolve issues arising from the primaries. READ ALSO: Senator kicks against overriding Buhari's veto Governor Shettima heads the panel as chairman while other members i

After leaving Mavin Records, Reekado Banks unveils own record label named Banks Music

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that popular singer Reekado Banks left Mavin Records . The Blessings on Me crooner penned down an emotional message on Instagram as he departed from the record label which had brought him to stardom. After he announced his departure from the label owned by famous Don Jazzy, speculations arose that Reekado will start a record label of his own. As it appears, the speculations has turned out to be true. In a recent move, the popular male artist unveiled his very own record label. The name of this new record label is Banks Music. Apparently, it was adopted from the stage name of the musician. READ ALSO : Adekunle Gold, Niniola, Reekado Banks, others thrill audience at Felabration The singer whose real name is Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon unveiled the logo of his new record label on Instagram in a very elaborate way. Later, he took to pleading with his fans to follow him and support him as he starts out on this new journey. PAY ATTENTION : Read best

5 things to look out for at the King Coal live concert

I love Christmas. It smells like holidays, Christmas trees, harmattan, barbeque chicken, fried rice, and glamorous events. Call me a seasonal enthusiast, but very few things strike me like the sound of concerts with live music, lush vocals, heavy sounds and some Afrobeat shaking waists. And, I love Lagos too. No city embodies the ‘chop life’ mentality like Lagos. It never disappoints when it comes to end of the year entertainment. From the way the city lights up every evening, to the fireworks, smoke from ‘Suya’ hangout spots and the sound of vehicles commuting people with happy smiles back home. Lagos during the Christmas season is always a sight to behold. Music moves the city. You can affirm it by the number of concerts scheduled every December. Lagosians are sometimes even spoilt for choice trying to figure out which concert will provide value for money. One concert that is sure to thrill and crank up the entertainment levels of Lagosians this season is the King Coal Concert by

233 policemen arrested and tried for corrupt practices - Imohimi Edgal

- Two hundred and thirty-three policemen have been arrested for corruption related offences in the past one year - Imohimi Edgal, Lagos state commissioner of police, made known on Sunday, December 9 - Edgal said sixteen of them have been dismissed, one policeman charged to court, 26 have been reduced in rank and 190 of them have gotten major entries in their files The Lagos state commissioner of police, Imohimi Edgal, on Sunday, December 9, declared that about 233 policemen have been arrested for corruption related offences in the past one year. The Nation reports that Edgal said 16 were dismissed, 26 demoted, one charged to court and 190 served severe punishments with the offences documented in their service files. Legit.ng gathered that he made this known at the anti-Corruption Day with the theme: “Tackling corruption through collective responsibility.” organised by the Centre for Change. READ ALSO: Senator kicks against overriding Buhari's veto He said: “In the last one

Increase in policemen salaries will help reduce corruption in NPF - Nigerian students applaud Buhari

- The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed optimism that the recent increase in the salaries of police personnel would check corruption in the NPF - The association commended the federal government, especially President Muhammadu Buhari, over the decision to upwardly review the salaries - NANS described the development as a progressive step which will further enhance commitment and dedication in the Force The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it is optimistic that the recent increase in the salaries of police personnel by the federal government would help check corruption in the organisation. NANS national public relations officer, Bestman Okereafor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday, December 10, that the move was in the right direction. READ ALSO: EFCC operatives allegedly raid Atiku’s sons’ home Legit.ng gathers that he, however, urged the federal government to look at the possibility of insurance cover for police

2019: Osinbajo addresses Nigerians in diaspora, makes powerful revelation

- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has charged Nigerians in disapora to hold their leaders accountable any time they have opportunity to do so - The vice president stated this when he was addressing Nigerians residing in Germany on the need for collective fight against graft - He also noted that billions of naira were stolen by past administration, which has put the economic progress of the nation on hold With less than three months to the general elections, the vice president of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has charged Nigerians abroad to develop a sense of civic responsibility towards holding leaders responsible for mismanagement of funds in government, Channels reports. Vice President Osinbajo, who was in Berlin on Sunday, December 9, stated this when he was addressing Nigerians in Germany on the need to rise against corruption in the country. Legit.ng gathers that the Osinbajo also highlighted problems faced by the country as gross mismanagement of resources and grand corruption. REA

Just in: EFCC operatives allegedly raid home of Atiku’s sons, arrest ex governor’s son during operation

- EFCC operatives allegedly raided a building housing apartments belonging to Atiku’s sons and the son of former governor Theodore Orji - While Atiku’s sons were not around, Orji’s son was allegedly arrested and taken to the EFCC office alongside his brother - When contacted, an EFCC spokesperson reportedly said he had no immediate knowledge of the operation and expressed strong doubts that Abubakar’s sons’ home could be raided Anti graft operatives allegedly searched a building housing an apartment occupied by two sons of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over the weekend. According to Premium Times, the building also houses an apartment occupied by Chiemeka Orji, son of a former governor of Abia state, Theodore Orji. READ ALSO: 2019: CUPP raises alarm over alleged plan to extend IGP’s tenure Legit.ng gathers that the operatives also searched Orji’s son’s apartment. An anti-graft spokesperson reportedly suggested that Chiemeka m

2019: Youths begin 3-day road show in Edo for Buhari/Osinbajo's re-election

- The Nigerian Youths on the platform of Build the Future has begun a three-day roadshow in Edo to campaign for the return of the current administration - The roadshow commenced on Monday, December 10, in support of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ahead of 2019 - According to the senior special assistant to the president on job creation, Afolabi Imoukhuede, the campaign will highlight the achievements of the APC-led administration Nigerian youths under the aegis of Build the Future, on Monday, December 10, began a three-day roadshow in Edo to campaign for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in 2019. A statement signed in Benin by Afolabi Imoukhuede, the senior special assistant to the president on job creation and youth empowerment, indicated that the event would start in Auchi, Edo North, NAN reports. Legit.ng gathers that Imoukhuede said the event would move to Ekpoma on Tuesday, December 11 and end in Beni