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- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is not a spare tyre to President Muhammadu Buhari and that his role as VP is outlined in the constitution - He pointed out that the VP is the chief adviser to the president of the country and possibly the one person that would represent him when when he is absent for a meeting and even when he is absent for a longer period - Osinbajo stressed that those who say the role of the vice president is like a spare tyre have it wrong, because they are probably looking at other jurisdictions Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has emphasised that his roles as the nation's number two citizen are outlined in the constitution and that he is not a spare tyre to President Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo made the comment on Friday, December 14, during the vice-presidential debate organised by the Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), The Cable reports. READ ALSO: 2019: I'm not being sponsored by Miyetti All

- Pep Guardiola's men return to the summit of the Premier League table after beating Everton on Saturday, December 15 - Gabriel Jesus' brace and Raheem Sterling's lone goal ensured the Citizens claim maximum points in that encounter - The Citizens will now await the result between Liverpool and Manchester United to know if they will remain at the top of the log for another week Manchester City bounced back to winning ways in the Premier League after beating Everton 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Brazil international Gabriel Jesus shot the Citizens ahead in the 22 minutes of play after connecting with Leroy Sane's superb pass. The hosts were unable to double their lead for the rest of the first half of the meeting despite creating series of chances earlier on. However, just five minutes into the second stanza, Jesus doubled City's lead and also completed his brace for the game. He rose high up to meet Leroy Sane's cross in the 50th minute as he sen

Knowledge is power and several people hope to have access to a quality education. However the Nigerian education system has delayed a number of bright minds from furthering their studies. It is no longer news that the education system in the country is not easy to get into, especially at the university level. Several people have decided to learn menial jobs after getting admission proved to be difficult. A few number of Nigerians are however lucky to study outside the country. Legit.ng recently gathered the report of a young lady, who despite all odds graduated with a first class from a South African university. Esther Olubukola Adesokan is one of the numerous people that achieved great feats after getting an education in a foreign country. The joyous lady took to her Instagram handle to recount the setbacks she faced. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria According to her, she finished her secondary school education in Nige

In Africa, women are usually responsible for caring for children especially when it comes to carrying them. But a few men have broken this norm as they seem to enjoy carrying their kids as well. Handsome Nollywood actor, Gbenro Ajibade, is no doubt a family man. The father of one recently took to social media to post a special bonding moment of him with his daughter. The dark skinned hunk was seen carrying his child strapped to his back as he revealed it is one of his secret hobbies. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria See more photos of father and daughter below: READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (formerly NAIJ.com) Gbenro is married to fellow thespian, Osas Ighodaro. The couple were both actors on drama series, Tinsel, a show that seems to be very good at hooking up its cast members. There have been rumours of trouble in their relationship but neither of them have confirmed or denied

- President Muhammadu Buhari is said to be committed to strengthening the national security architecture of the country The minister of interior, retired Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, who stated this, also said Buhari is also committed to addressing Nigeria's unemployment - The retired general made the assertion in Kano on Saturday, December 15 The minister of interior, retired Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, has said that the federal government is committed to strengthening Nigeria's security architecture and addressing the unemployment challenges bedevilling the country. Dambaza made this known at the passing-out parade of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) graduates cadets of 43rd superintendent basic course in Kano on Saturday, December 15, NAN reports. Legit.ng gathers that Dambazau was represented at the occasion by the ACG of immigration, Ado Jafar. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo

- Beautiful 22-year-old Zandi Ngobe is a pilot and entrepreneur - She is the founder of Ndawonye Events, which provides events planning services - She urged young people to overcome their fear of entrepreneurship A 22-year-old lady is successfully juggling two high-flying careers as a pilot and an events planner. Johannesburg-based Zandi Ngobe is working towards her commercial pilot licence while running her company called Ndawonye Events, SowetanLIVE reports. It was also gathered that she obtained her private pilot licence in 2017. Her pilot dream was sparked on careers day during her matriculation year. READ ALSO: Oyinbo lady flies to Ghana to arrest yahoo boy who duped her of N8.2m (video) Ngobe took a gap year to raise funds for her commercial pilot licence. It was during this period that she founded her company. Ndawonye, which means 'together,' provides décor, furniture hire, catering, and bar services. Zandi also has a visual arts background, which boosts her

- Senator Shehu Sani has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over his comment on how he manages Nigeria's economy - The lawmaker said that the president has displayed high level of honesty over his comment - He said he did not know any president in the history of the world who has displayed such honesty two month before general elections The senator representing Kaduna central at the Senate, Shehu Sani, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for being honest in his analysis of the situation of the country. Legit.ng reports that the lawmaker, who made this known in a tweet, on Saturday, December 15, said that the president has displayed high level of honesty for admitting that the economy he manages is in bad shape. He said that he did not know any president in the history of the world who would be courageous to make such statement two months before the general elections. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda "

- Minister of communications, Adebayo Shittu, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not dictatorial in his conducts - The Oyo state politician compared the president to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who he accused of being a dictator during his administration - The minister said under Obasanjo as president, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the PDP became a toothless bulldog Minister of communications, Adebayo Shittu, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not dictatorial in his conducts, especially in party affairs. The minister who compared the president to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accused the ex-president of being a dictator during his administration. According to him, during Obasanjo's presidency, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) became a toothless bulldog. Shittu made the comment while responding to a question by New Telegraph on why President Muhammadu Buhari as leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress

Knowledge is power and several people hope to have access to a quality education. However the Nigerian education system has delayed a number of bright minds from furthering their studies. It is no longer news that the education system in the country is not easy to get into, especially at the university level. Several people have decided to learn menial jobs after getting admission proved to be difficult. A few number of Nigerians are however lucky to study outside the country. Legit.ng recently gathered the report of a young lady, who despite all odds graduated with a first class from a South African university. Esther Olubukola Adesokan is one of the numerous people that achieved great feats after getting an education in a foreign country. The joyous lady took to her Instagram handle to recount the setbacks she faced. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria According to her, she finished her secondary school education in Nige

It’s rare for you to any romantic picture of President Muhammadu Buhari and his beautiful wife, Aisha on social media. The couple try as much as possible to maintain professionalism when carry out duties concerning the country. President Buhari and Aisha have also tried their best in spilling secrets about their private life on social media. However, the couple have now been spotted enjoying each other’s company in public. According to a picture taken by one Samson Shobanke, the loved up picture was taken at the launch of Together Nigeria which took place recently in Abuja. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Shobanke shared the cute picture with the caption: “ Excerpt from the launch of #TOGETHER NIGERIA.HER EXCELLENCY DR. MRS.AISHA BUHARI. ” See post below: The same picture was also shared on the Instagram handle of media personality Buhari Sallau with the caption: “ Love is in the air, love at next level. ” H

- The APC governorship candidate in Benue state, Emmanuel Jime, says he is not being sponsored by the Miyetti Allah association - He pointed out that as a member of the House of Representatives, he was one of the first lawmakers from Benue to put forward the motion on the issue of Fulani and herdsmen invasion of Tiv land - Jime said it is illogical that he would advocate for a solution and then turn around to work against it seven years later Barrister Emmanuel Jime, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue state, has debunked allegations that he is being sponsored by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria. In an interview with Daily Trust, the governorship candidate further rejected claims that he plans to repeal the Anti Open Grazing Law if he becomes governor in 2019. READ ALSO: 2019: Duke vows to appeal judgment removing him as SDP presidential candidate Legit.ng gathers that Jime pointed out that as a member of the House

- Controversial on-air-personality, Daddy Freeze, recently celebrated popular blogger Linda Ikeji - According to him, she has helped Christianity more than several Nigerian pastors - His praise of her came shortly after Linda faced criticism for explaining the circumstances that surrounded the birth of her son, Jayce Nigerian on-air-personality (OAP), Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is in the news again for talk bordering on Nigerian pastors. The broadcaster has gained a reputation for attacking pastors, especially the ones in Nigeria, for practices he finds to be corrupt. Freeze usually finds a way to tie any trending topic to Nigerian preachers. Recently, the presenter took to his Instagram page to praise another controversial media personality, Linda Ikeji, after she faced heat for explaining the circumstances that led to the birth of her newborn son , Jayce Jeremi. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Pho

An extra- ordinary meeting of Heads of State and Governments of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC including President Muhammadu Buhari , his Chadian counterpart, Idris Deby Itno and others is currently ongoing in Abuja to adopt a report on the Boko Haram insurgency. The meeting which is a follow up to a similar meeting held in N’djamena, the Chadian capital last month was convened for the adoption of a report of the LCBC security and defence committee on the Boko Haram insurgency. Other African leaders attending the crucial meeting are President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger Republic, and Prime Minister of Cameroon, Philemon Yang, who represented President Paul Biya. In his remark during the opening ceremony, President Buhari who is the chairman of the LCBC, said the adoption of the report of the committee would bring a dynamism into the fight against the insurgents. Insisting that the Boko Haram war must be won,he said the time has come for evil of the Boko Haram to be brought to

- Jurgen Klopp plays mind games with his opposite number Jose Mourinho - The Liverpool boss says the Manchester United manager is the best in the world - Both teams will square off at Anfield in a Premier League blockbuster on Sunday Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called under fire Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho “the most successful manager in the world” as both manager's sides prepare for a showdown at Anfield. Mourinho has earlier taken a slight dig at the German manager about his failure to win trophies since becoming boss at the Merseyside club. But the ex-Dortmund gaffer showed his class when he said: “Manchester United never ever show a lack of ambition. Mourinho is the most successful manager in the world and that’s how it is. “I’m aware of the criticism but we switch off because there’s a lot of quality, speed and technique and they have pretty much everything.” READ ALSO: West Ham, Bournemouth offer Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek lifeline The Reds

President Muhammadu Buhari’s famous daughter, Zahra Indimi, has become an sensation ever since her father emerged Nigeria’s president. She took to her social media handles several times to defend her dad. It has just been reported that in 2017, Zahra Buhari-Indimi completed her one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. Although, she did not share any picture on her Instagram handle but her picture has been spotted in the 2017 batch B’s brochure. Looking at the picture, the beautiful woman was seen rocking the NYSC crested vest and as usual, she had her hair covered. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda See post below: Legit.ng earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari's daughter, Zahra, reportedly welcomed a bouncing baby boy in Spain . The good news was shared by Voice of America (VOA) journalist Saleh Shehu Ashaka. The VOA reporter shared the news on his Twitter and revealed that President Buha

- Blues boss Maurizio Sarri will have to cough out £30m to sign Callum Wilson next month - The red-hot striker has scored eight Premier League goals and also assisted five others so far this season - His current deal with the Cherries runs out in the summer of 2022 after joining them from Coventry City in 2014 for a fee around £3.33m Chelsea have reportedly stepped up their plans to sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson when the January transfer window opens next month. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is not satisfied with his strikers and will be hoping to add depth to his front line when the January transfer window opens. READ ALSO: Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid will not sell Diego Costa in January Talk Sports however reports the England international fits the bill of the player he wants as a replacement for under-firing Alvaro Morata. Wilson has scored eight goals and created five assists for Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League this term. He also netted in Engl

Reactions have trailed the vice presidential debate held on Friday, December, which had Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Other participants were Ganiyu Galadima of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Umma Abdullahi-Getso of Young Progressives Party (YPP) and Khadijah Abdullahi of Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN). Punch reports that Obi was asked by some Nigerians on Twitter to talk about the punishment meted out by China to its corrupt officials, not just its economic performance. Legit.ng gathers that at the vice presidential debate held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Obi said Nigeria lost four million jobs in a six-month period, while China created 10 million jobs. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said: “If you look at what China has been able to do with SMEs, SMEs in China is contributing to 60 per cent of their

- Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has said that PDP governors have endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of 2019 general elections - He said that the governors from the opposition parties are working for Buhari's re-election bid - Lalong also noted that the governors confirmed that the president has rescued Nigeria from crisis and poverty Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau state has disclosed that even the governors serving on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have joined their All Progressives Congress (APC) counterparts to declare support for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 election, This Day reports that Lalong spoke on Friday, December 14, in Jos after returning from a meeting with the president in Abuja, which according to him was attended by other governors across all political parties including the PDP. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Legit.ng gathered

I am a 22 years old, 300 level university undergraduate. It is such a shame that at a tender age of 19 I could no longer read without a recommended glass. Although I hear them say it’s in the family. As a matter of fact my dad could hardly read without a lens but his case was different, he was 56 already and could still manage to read bold letters without his glasses. It all started gradually and caught everyone by surprise. Initially, I used to suffer severe headache and such periods I would have blurred vision. On most occasions mummy would prescribe pain killers and enough rest. Most times she would say I was probably hungry or stayed too close to a screen. Thankfully, it always worked out. The headache would diminish after a while and I will regain my vision. However, something was constant amongst all these feelings and this was the fact that I could no longer see clearly under dim light. Often times when I stress myself to read under this condition I ended up with swollen eyes

- Donald Duke has vowed to appeal the judgment which removed him as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2019 elections - A Federal High Court had ruled that Duke’s votes from the party's primaries were null and void and that Prof Jerry Gana was the winner of the election - Duke, however, urged his supporters and party members to remain calm, expressing confidence that the decision of the court will be upturned on appeal Donald Duke, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says he will appeal the judgment removing him as the party’s presidential flag bearer. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, December 14, declared Prof Jerry Gana, a former Nigerian minister of information, as the presidential candidate of the SDP. READ ALSO: Fake news peddlers alleged that i'm from Mali - El-Rufai Legit.ng notes that Duke had been declared as the presidential candidate

Reactions have trailed the vice presidential debate held on Friday, December, which had Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Other participants were Ganiyu Galadima of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Umma Abdullahi-Getso of Young Progressives Party (YPP) and Khadijah Abdullahi of Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN). Punch reports that Obi was asked by some Nigerians on Twitter to talk about the punishment meted out by China to its corrupt officials, not just its economic performance. Legit.ng gathers that at the vice presidential debate held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Obi said Nigeria lost four million jobs in a six-month period, while China created 10 million jobs. He said: “If you look at what China has been able to do with SMEs, SMEs in China is contributing to 60 per cent of their GDP. And 60 per cent of China’s GDP is 7.2tn (dollars), which is 18 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP.

Nigerians know how to go all the way when it comes to showing the one after their own heart that they care. Some people have even attested to the fact that Nigerian men know how to take care of a woman. These sorts of claims are usually given credibility when news of wealthy men buying expensive gifts for their partners becomes viral. Recently, Nigerian billionaire, Emeka Okonkwo, better known as E-Money, surprised his wife with a very expensive car gift. The wealthy record label owner took to his Instagram page to post photos of a Rolls Royce Phantom, said to be about $600,000 (N217, 800, 000), which he bought for his wife. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria In his caption, he explained that she deserves all the good things in life because she has always stood by him even when things weren’t rosy. He also implored fans to pray for her. He wrote: “Please help me pray for this Lady .She has been with me through thick and thin, S