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- A lunatic has taken over AUD Primary School, Irona, Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti state - The lunatic chases pupils and throws stones at teachers anytime he sees them within the school premises - Apart from the lunatic, who occupies about 10 classrooms, burglars and Indian hemp smokers are said to have made the school their hideout A madman and hoodlums has sparked anxiety among teachers and parents over the safety of the pupils as they have occupied AUD Primary School, Irona Ado Ekiti state. The Punch reports that apart from the lunatic, who occupies about 10 classrooms, burglars and Indian hemp smokers are said to have made the school their hideout. It was learnt that the lunatic often chased the pupils around and threw stones at their teachers Some of the teachers speaking on condition of anonymity, claimed the development had forced some of the parents to withdraw their children from the school. Mrs Taibat Yusuf, the headteacher, who said activities of the lunatic and suspected crimi

- Jose Mourinho has finally been relieved of his duties at Manchester United - The Portuguese manager has led United to their worst start in many years - The Red Devils were beaten by their oldest Premier League rivals Liverpool - Former United captain Micheal Carrick has been appointed caretaker coach Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho barely three-years in charge at the Theatre of Dreams. United have recorded poor strings of results in all through their campaign including their 3-1 bashing at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield last weekend. Mourinho's assistant and former captain, Micheal Carrick is reportedly going to be in charge until a new manager is appointed. READ ALSO: Chelsea handed huge boost as Rabiot refuses new deal with PSG The 55-year-old was appointed manager after he resigned at Chelsea in the 2016-17 season and has won three trophies. The Portuguese gaffer won three trophies since his arrival at the Manchester club including the EFL Cup, the C

- Diamond Bank's recent merger with Access Bank Plc is now a recipe for heated discussion and mixed reactions among shareholders in Nigeria - The deal worth over N23.160 billion has been called into question by some top shareholders who have misgivings about it - Diamond Bank admitted that it has submitted powers to Access Bank Plc, adding that the deal will bring about one of the biggest retail bank in Africa Shareholders of Diamond Bank Plc have demanded an investigation into the financial institution’s merger with Access Bank Plc. The deal worth over N23.160 billion cash consideration will see to shareholders of Diamond Bank getting N1 per share. Nevertheless, they applauded the board’s quick resolution in picking the alternative rather than allow degeneration to regulatory bridging, as was the case with Skye Bank Plc, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda After a series of den

- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigns a serving youth corps member in Enugu for alleged fraud - The EFCC says Ogbonna Victor Chibuzor was arrested after a raid on some suspects who live beyond their means - The anti-graft agency also reveals some of its findings when its men checked the laptop of the suspect The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, December 17, arraigned a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), whose name was given as Ogbonna Victor Chibuzor, before Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court, Enugu. The NYSC member was arraigned for alleged fraud. Daily Sun reports that the arraignment was confirmed in a statement by the public affairs officer of the commission, Chris Oluka. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The EFCC said Ogbonna was arraigned on a five-count charge of intent to defraud as well as possession of fraudulent documents

Emerging reports claim that men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) have taken over the National Assembly Complex. The Punch reports that the officers' action has prevented workers from gaining entry. The main entrance close to the Eagle Square has also been barricaded with patrol vans. The security operatives also frisked journalists, construction workers, vendors and a few who they felt should be allowed in. READ ALSO: FG places Ekweremadu, David Mark, 27 others on travel ban The workers, under the auspices of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, had shut down the complex as part of their four-day warning strike. Police prevented National Assembly workers from gaining entry Source: Depositphotos Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that the National Association of Nigerian Students, appealed to National Assembly Workers, under the aegis of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), to shelve their ongoing strike. The security operatives also frisked jo

- Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo decided to leave Real Madrid in January 2018 - His agent Jorge Mendes made this known while speaking on the ex Man United star - Ronaldo has been impressive this season for Juventus in all competitions It has been claimed that January this year was when Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo made it known that he wanted to leave Spanish club Real Madrid. This is according to famous football agent Jorge Mendes who explained how he was told by Cristiano Ronaldo his plans to leave the Santiago Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo officially left Real Madrid in July for a world record move to Italian club Juventus, but Mendes claimed that he had made up his mind several months ago. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Manchester United eye move for Galatasaray defender Ozan Kabak ''Ronaldo is the best in history and the credit for this deal isn't mine,

Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho barely three-years in charge at the Theatre of Dreams. United have recorded poor strings of results in all through their campaign including their 3-1 bashing at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield last weekend. Mourinho's assistant and former captain, Micheal Carrick will be in charge until a new manager is appointed. The 55-year-old was appointed manager after he resigned at Chelsea in the 2016-17 season and has won three trophies. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 https://ift.tt/2ErsP4k via EDUPEDIA24/7

- Pastor Anthony Nwoko, an Enugu-based cleric, has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari and the PDP's candidate, Atiku Abubakar - He said that the duo have no solution to Nigeria's problems - Nwoko said that Atiku is using former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, as a camouflage An Enugu-based prophet, Anthony Nwoko, has come hard on both President Muhammadu Buhari and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, claiming that they were not solutions to Nigeria’s problems as all he sees in them was darkness. Legit.ng regional reporter in Enugu, Ikpechukwu Chinedu, reports that the pastor spoke at a media briefing termed ‘Prophetic declaration’ , where he said that he was the ordained messiah, describing both candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as birds of a feather. “I want to tell Atiku, Buhari, they should pack and go. Enough is enough; tell Buhari that I said he will go. What I saw in a

- A President Buhari support group has dismissed the recent report by Amnesty International on killings by security agencies - BMO said AI's report was tilted to make it look like the administration of Buhari did little or nothing to stem the tide of violence - According to the organisation, AI omitted vital details concerning the killings from its report The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused Amnesty International (AI) of carrying out a hatchet job for the opposition in the run up to the 2019 general elections. The group made this known in a statement jointly signed by the its chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, and secretary, Cassidy Madueke, on Monday, December 17, in Abuja. It said the report titled ‘ Harvest of Deaths’ which focused on herders-farmers clash in the last three years, was tilted to make it look like the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari did little or nothing to stem the tide of violence. “It is also suspicious that Amnesty International went to gr

- Pastor Anthony Nwoko, an Enugu-based cleric, has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari and the PDP's candidate, Atiku Abubakar - He said that the duo have no solution to Nigeria's problems - Nwoko said that both Buhari and Atiku are birds of a feather An Enugu-based prophet, Anthony Nwoko, has come hard on both President Muhammadu Buhari and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, claiming that they were not solutions to Nigeria’s problems as all he sees in them was darkness. Legit.ng regional reporter in Enugu, Ikpechukwu Chinedu, reports that the pastor spoke at a media briefing termed ‘Prophetic declaration’ , where he said that he was the ordained messiah, describing both candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as birds of a feather. “I want to tell Atiku, Buhari, they should pack and go. Enough is enough; tell Buhari that I said he will go. What I saw in all of them is darkness

Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho after three-years in charge at the Theatre of Dreams. United have recorded poor strings of results including their 3-1 bashing at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield at the weekend. Details later. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 https://ift.tt/2SSRrXJ via EDUPEDIA24/7

- Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) numbering over 500, have demanded the expulsion of the national chairman of the party, Chief Victor Oye - The aspirants also demanded full refund of the money they paid for nomination and expression of interest forms in course of seeking tickets for the 2019 general election. - According to the party members, Oye lacked the required experience to manage the affairs of the party in line with national and international best practices About 500 aggrieved aspirants under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) have demanded immediate sack of the party’s national chairman, Chief Victor Oye, over alleged deceit, fraud and extortion during the party’s primaries. Legit.ng gathered that members, after a crucial meeting in Awka on Monday, December 17, demanded the refund of over N1 billion allegedly collected by the party for for nomination and expression of interest forms in course of seeking tickets for th

- A pro-presidency group, Buharists Hangout, has congratulated the president over his 76th birthday celebration - The group said it gathered over 2,000 people, drawn from different tribal and religious background, to celebrate the president because of his leadership style - It also attacked people who wished the president dead when he was sick in 2017 A group of Nigerians under the auspices of Buharists Hangout on Monday, December 17, gathered in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) to celebrate and pray for President Muhammadu Buhari on his 76th birthday. The News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) reports that over 2,000 people, drawn from different tribal and religious background, assembled at the Millennium Park for the event, tagged: ‘Love Feast and Prayer for Buhari at 76.’ Legit.ng gathers that the group felicitated with the president, cut a birthday cake for him and presented a birthday card and N283, 324 as donation to support his re-election campaign for the 2019 elections. READ A

The past few months have seen the extraordinary and remarkable growth of the GAC Motor brand within the Nigerian Automobile industry. Barely 2 months after the Dangote Foundation donated 150 cars to the Nigerian Police Force, the Edo state government follows suit, donating 50 units of the GA3S vehicles to the Nigerian Police Force. GAC vehicles are the preferred brand for the security forces in China and are slowly expanding their footprint to other security parastatals around the globe, this choice by both Dangote and the Edo state Government attests to the quality and sturdiness of the GAC brand. This is further recognition of GAC Motor's growth across Nigeria, and affirmation of the excellent quality and high safety standards of its vehicles. The handover took place during the launch of the Edo State Security Trust Fund, the governor announced that the donation is a reaffirmation of the Edo state government’s promise to fight insecurity in the state, using the vehicles as i

- President Buhari on Monday, December 17, received members of the Motion Picture Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) at the Presidential Villa - The president also directed banks to fund activities of the association to encourage growth - According to Buhari, funding unlock some of the trapped potentials in the entertainment industry and lead to growth President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate provision of working capital to members of the nation’s entertainment industry by the Bank of Industry and the Nigeria Export–Import Bank. The president stated this when he received members of MOPPAN at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday. He expressed the hope that the capital when provided would unlock some of the trapped potentials in the entertainment industry and lead to growth. “On funding, I have already directed the Bank of Industry and the Nigeria Export–Import Bank to engage your sector by providing affordable working capital. This funding will unlock s

Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has shocked most of his female fans that are crushing on him as he took to his Instagram handle to share beautiful pictures of his delectable wife. Legit.ng earlier reported that Ninalowo never for once hid the fact that he was married or has two beautiful daughters. The talented actor recently reconciled with his wife, Bunmi , who has taken to her Instagram handle to share several pictures of him. However, Ninalowo ever since he reconciled with his wife in Atlanta, USA, just posted a picture of them together on his Instagram handle. The picture was not captioned but they sure look good together. READ ALSO: If anything happens to me hold my ex-husband responsible - Actress Etinosa cries out See his post below: Few days back, Ninalowo shared a throwback picture of him with his family. The caption reads: “ You can’t have a destination without a journey. Greatness - You got all it takes! But it’s gonna take all you got. The end will justify th

The past few months have seen the extraordinary and remarkable growth of the GAC Motor brand within the Nigerian Automobile industry. Barely 2 months after the Dangote Foundation donated 150 cars to the Nigerian Police Force, the Edo state government follows suit, donating 50 units of the GA3S vehicles to the Nigerian Police Force. GAC vehicles are the preferred brand for the security forces in China and are slowly expanding their footprint to other security parastatals around the globe, this choice by both Dangote and the Edo state Government attests to the quality and sturdiness of the GAC brand. This is further recognition of GAC Motor's growth across Nigeria, and affirmation of the excellent quality and high safety standards of its vehicles. The handover took place during the launch of the Edo State Security Trust Fund, the governor announced that the donation is a reaffirmation of the Edo state government’s promise to fight insecurity in the state, using the vehicles as i

- Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) numbering over 500, have demanded the expulsion of the national chairman of the party, Chief Victor Oye - The aspirants also demanded full refund of the money they paid for nomination and expression of interest forms in course of seeking tickets for the 2019 general election. - According to the party members, Oye lacked the required experience to manage the affairs of the party in line with national and international best practices About 500 aggrieved aspirants under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) have demanded immediate sack of the party’s national chairman, Chief Victor Oye, over alleged deceit, fraud and extortion during the party’s primaries. Legit.ng gathered that members, after a crucial meeting in Awka on Monday, December 17, demanded the refund of over N1 billion allegedly collected by the party for for nomination and expression of interest forms in course of seeking tickets for th

- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue wants the federal government to arrest and prosecute leaders of Miyetti Allah in the state - The PDP wonders why the federal government and the APC would want to abdicate its responsibilities in the regard - The party insists that the leaders of the Miyetti Allah are responsible for the killings in the state The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has expressed dismay over the alleged refusal of the current federal government to arrest and prosecute the leaders of the Miyetti Allah after they reportedly claimed responsibility for the killings in the state. In a statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Bemgba Iortyom, the PDP said the APC, by that act, deserves nothing from the electorate but rejection in 2019. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “A government that has refused to bring to book criminal groups which openly claim responsibility for crimes against huma

- Ernesto Valverde is thrilled after Barcelona avoided Liverpool in the last-16 draw held on Monday - The Camp Nou dwellers will face Lyon in the knockout stages - Liverpool after finishing second in Group C will battle Bundesliga giants Bayern Munichen Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is excited after the Catalan side avoid Premier League giants Liverpool in the last-16 draw held on Monday, December 17 in Nyon, Switzerland. According to givemesport.com report, Valverde never wanted to see Barcelona face Liverpool after the Jurgen Klopp’s side finished as runners-up in Group C behind Paris Saint-Germain and ahead of Napoli and Red Star Belgrade. READ ALSO: Balor defeats McIntyre with help from Ziggler at WWE TLC 2018 "We are pleased with the Round of 16 draw. We wanted to avoid a rival like Liverpool, the current runners-up in Europe,” Valverde was quoted as saying by RAC1. Interestingly, the Camp Nou dwellers will now tackle Ligue 1 side Lyon in the knockout stages,