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The exit of Jose Mourinho at Premier League side Manchester United is still fresh and has also generated lots of arguments and comments among football fans around the world. But the fact is that Jose Mourinho remains one of the best coaches in the world considering his achievement in football management since he began his career. No doubt that poor results this season masterminded his exit at Old Trafford, but he would still be remembered by the club's fans for winning the Europa League title and the EFL Cup in a season. However, there are some unforgettable moments in the career of Mourinho, and we shall take a look at some. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Tottenham star Dele Alli struck in the head with bottle by Arsenal fan 1. 'I think I'm a Special One' After winning the Champions League title with FC Porto, Jose Mourinho convinced Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich that he was t

- Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, says it will take God to convince the people of Imo state to cast their ballots for Senator Hope Uzodinma in 2019 - Senator Uzodinma is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the forthcoming general elections - The governor made the assertion in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has said it would take God to convince the people of the state to vote for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Hope Uzodinma, in the 2019 general elections. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the governor made the assertion in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. Legit.ng gathers that Okorocha said it would be impossible for anyone to vote for Uzodinma, adding that it would be easy for President Muhammadu Buhari to coast home to victory in the forthcoming elections. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Le

- Abuja police operatives have arrested a 59-year-old man said to be posing as a retired assistant inspector-general of police - The suspect, Olawale Olatunji, was allegedly found to be in possession of 11 Automatic Teller Machine cards and 10 cheque books of different banks - Olatunji denied defrauding people but admitted ownership of the seized items and asked to be charged to court A 59-year-old man said to be posing as a retired assistant inspector-general of police has been arrested by police operatives in Abuja. The suspect, identified as Olawale Olatunji, was arrested in Kubwa, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory, Punch reports. READ ALSO: Group calls for sack of Ondo CP over alleged conspiracy with criminals Legit.ng gathers that he was allegedly found to be in possession of 11 Automatic Teller Machine cards and 10 cheque books of different banks, which he claimed belonged to him. The FCT commissioner of police, Bala Ciroma, who paraded the suspect on Wed

- Jose Mourinho reveals his first move after recently being sacked by Manchester United - The Portuguese tactician spent almost three years at Old Trafford with an Europa League title to his credit - Mourinho was let go after his side's dramatic 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in last weekend's Premier League encounter at Anfield Jose Mourinho has admitted that Manchester United are now history in his life barely 48 hours after being sacked by the Premier League club. The 55-year-old is currently out of job after parting ways with the Red Devils barely three years in charge of the Premier League club. READ ALSO: Man Utd legend Ferguson backing Pochettino to become next manager He joined the Old Trafford outfit in 2016 and immediately led them to Europa League and EFL Cup titles in his first year at the club. Mourinho had series of issues with some of United's big stars during his reign at Old Trafford - with Paul Pogba being stripped off vice captaincy in one of their bus

Finding love on social media these days has become very easy. With women becoming more vocal and guys throwing caution to the wind, anyone, anywhere finds it easy to approach their love interest while using their phone screens as shields. Recently, a Twitter user identified as Biisi96 creatively approached a young lady named Khadijah on the platform and announced himself as her husband. Social media users immediately reacted to the rather bold move which might just be the beginning of a love affair. It all started when Khadija shared some adorable photos of herself and introduced herself to the Twitter family. Being a sharp guy, Biisi96 responded with a weird introduction of himself, where he stated that he is her husband. Might sound funny and sleek to a lot of people but this is how love stories start. We have heard of many cases where couples reveal that they met on Facebook, Twitter or even Instagram. It is 2018 and social media is connecting people in many ways than one. READ

Maj.-Gen. Clement Olukoju, the Commander, Corps of Signals (CCS), Nigerian Army has embarked on operational visit to Operation Lafiya Dole, as part of measures to enhance campaign against the campaign Boko Haram insurgents. In a statement on Thursday, December 20, in Maiduguri, Col. Ado Isa, the deputy director, Army public relations said the visit was also to assess the general operational performance of Signals personnel. According to Ado, the visit is a routine exercise to assess challenges and troops` preparedness for future tasks in the theatre operation. READ ALSO: Troops intercept suspected female Boko Haram bombers (photos) “The visit is a routine exercise in line with the Chief of Army Staff directive, for Corps’ Commanders to always interact with the troops,“ he said. The deputy director said it was also for the commanders to carry out on the spot assessment of their various Corps. Ado disclosed that Olukoju was received in audience by Brig.-Gen. Abdulmalik Biu, the A

Graduating from the university is quite a notable accomplishment which many aspire to achieving. Even more, successfully finishing one’s studies at a reputable school such as Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is an even greater achievement. It is no wonder that those who have accomplished this feat take to celebrating themselves in grand style. In light of this, a beautiful young lady could not contain her happiness after she successfully signed out of OAU. The pretty miss whose name on Twitter is Feranmi decided to share her joy with the world. Hence, she took to posting pictures of herself on Twitter. The beautiful lady was all smiles in the lovely photos which she shared. She was wearing the typical white shirt marked here and there with signatures as is commonly practiced amongst graduating Nigerian students. Feranmi who is, no doubt, a beauty also added a caption that showed her mounting excitement at having completed her studies successfully in the school. She said: "4 yea

- Atiku Abubakar said the APC in desperate ahead of 2019 - The PDP presidential candidate's campaign said the issue of procuring Russina hackers is false - The campaign group said the APC government will soon be out of office The Atiku Abubkar presidential campaign has dismissed accusation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the former vice president is procuring the services of Russian hackers to compromise 2019 election. Vanguard reports that Prince Kassim Afegbua who is the campaign spokesperson of the Atiku campaign said the APC claim was a reflection of the party’s desperation. READ ALSO: Just In: Troops intercept suspected female Boko Haram bombers (photos) He said: “The Buhari Media Organisation has grown to become a hackers den and propagandist conclave funded by illicit funds to rake up mud against the opposition. “They are not just alarmist by orientation and conduct, they have become a monstrous organisation that feeds fat on lies, concocted stories, ri

- Adams Oshiomhole said some political parties were registered to make money off bigger parties - Oshiomhole said he was approached by many small parties demanding to be paid to support President Buhari in the 2019 presidential election The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has revealed how he was approached by several small political parties demanding for money to endorse President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 election. Oshiomhole said this when he received delegations from the European Union, EU and International Republican Institute (IRI) at the APC National Secretariat Abuja, Business Day reports. READ ALSO: Recovery from recession still fragile - Saraki speaks after Buhari’s budget presentation He said: “INEC tried to restrict the registration of political parties, the judiciary said no you can register anybody who wants to but the result is that, we have a long ballot paper which poses challenges on election day with regard to how people

- The federal government has said that it has signed an MoU with Nasarawa state in order to complete Farin Ruwa dam project - According to Musa Ibrahim, the permanent secretary, the deal includes the approval of N700 million by the federal government for the project - Ibrahim revealed that the state had initially spent N6 billion for the purchase of equipment for the project that had become moribund The federal ministry of water resources, on Wednesday, December 19, said that the federal government has approved N700 million to complete the Farin Ruwa Hydro power project in Nasarawa state to boost power generation in the country. Musa Ibrahim, the permanent secretary of the ministry, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) following the end of tour to the Farin Ruwa dam site in Wamba local government area. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda NAN reports that the federal government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

- A Nigerian lady has cried out after her husband's car got stolen - The woman took to social media to share the story of how the car got stolen There are certain areas in Lagos state where stories of stolen cars are rampant. Normally, friends and family members of car owners would advise them never to park their cars on the streets of these areas. A Nigerian woman who fell victim to the act of thieves has taken to social media to share her story. The woman identified as Tomi Akin had revealed that the car that got stolen is her husband's car. The woman who took to Twitter to share her story noted that her husband's car was stolen around 6:00am around Ilasa, Surulere, area of Lagos state. Nigerian lady cries out after her husband's car was stolen, shares photos Twitter source: @tomi_akin18 Source: Twitter READ ALSO : Make love inside a car in public, get 2-year jail time - Lagos police She revealed that she had parked to car to go to work only to find out that

- The Sunshine Liberation Front (SLF) has called for the sack of the Ondo state commissioner of police, Gbenga Adeyanju - According to the group, Adeyanju's clandestine activities and hobnobbing with men of the underworld have remained questionable - The SLF also asked the IGP to wade into the security issues in the state; further demanding to know the role of the governor in the rampant kidnappings in Ondo A group, the Sunshine Liberation Front (SLF) has called for the immediate sack of the Ondo state commissioner of police, Gbenga Adeyanju, over “incessant kidnapping of innocent people in the state”. According to Sahara Reporters, the group made the call in a statement issued in Akure on Wednesday, December 19, by its state coordinator, Comrade Akinyele Akinwale. READ ALSO: 2019: SDP moves to recognise Gana as presidential candidate Legit.ng gathers that Akinwale pointed out that the cases of kidnapping in the state had become rampant; and stressed the need to review its

The Nigerian soldiers have put out their best in fighting Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state, some have lost their lives during the war while others are lucky to be alive. On Tuesday, December 18, a Twitter user Abubakar Mohd Kareto (@amkareto) took to his handle to handle to share picture of a Nigerian soldier who turned a year older on the battlefield. He wished the young man a happy birthday and urged some of his followers to help celebrate the soldier on his special day. Nigerian soldier celebrates birthday on the battlefield Source: UGC READ ALSO: Touching photos of children rescued in Akwa Ibom after being abandoned by their families His post reads: “ Nigerian soldier fighting Boko Haram terrorists, marks his birthday on the battlefield against all odds, let's wish him a happy birthday please! ” See post below: Looking at the picture, the young soldier could be seen carrying his birthday cake with broad smiles on his face. There were also two packs of soft drin

- Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff, has condemned the killing of Alex Badeh by some unknown gunmen - Abubakar stated that Nigerian Air Force is working tirelessly to arrest the killers of Badeh, former Chief of Defence Staff - He said the incident highlights the need to redouble efforts to ensure that criminals are not allowed to endanger lives and property Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), stated that the Nigerian Air Force is working with other security agencies to get the killers of a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Chief Air Marshal, Alex Badeh, to book. Daily Trust reports that Abubakar who made this known on Wednesday, December 19, during the fourth quarter CAS conference in Abuja. According to him, it is unacceptable for a former service chief to be killed by assailants on the road. READ ALSO: Recovery from recession still fragile - Saraki speaks after Buhari’s budget presentation He said: “The entire Air Force family is in shock

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it uncovered large volume of forceful subscriptions and illegal deductions by network providers and is set to order refunds to consumers. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the information is in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, December 19, issued by Mr Nnamdi Nwokike, the NCC Director, Public Affairs. Nwokike stated that the commission discovered the irregularity after it carried out long and comprehensive investigative audit into Value Added Services (VAS) subscriptions across all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and VAS platforms. READ ALSO: Recovery from recession still fragile - Saraki speaks after Buhari’s budget presentation He noted that the audit team analysed subscribers’ Call Detail Records from MNOs and subscription logs from VAS providers over a period of two years, leading to the conclusion that a huge percentage of VAS services were not voluntarily subscribed for. He added that the audit team also found out that

- Defectors from All Progressives Congress (APC) have joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state - The decampees from the ruling party was led by Kudu Kasim with over 1,000 members - On their part, ADP decampees was led by Yahaya Designer with other 500 members Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Party (APC) has suffered a major blow in Niger state as over 1,000 members of the party have joined The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Peoples Democratic Party also received defectors from Advance Democratic Party (ADP) from Niger South (Zone A) senatorial district of the state. Apart from the 1,000 that decamped from the APC, 500 members of ADP also joined the PDP. READ ALSO: Troops intercept suspected female Boko Haram bombers (photos) The decampees from APC was led by Kudu Kasim while that of ADP was led by Yahaya Designer. 300 youths also joined the PDP, Channels TV reports. Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that following alleged anti-party activities, the rul

- Fertliser producers association has declared support for the re-election of President Buhari in 2019 - The association donated N570m to boost the president’s re-election campaign - They commended the president, saying Nigeria now has 30 fertiliser blending plants working at full capacity as against the four the country had before 2015 The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has reportedly donated N570million for the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the 2019 general elections. Leadership reports that the president of FEPSAN, Thomas Etuh, announced on Wednesday, December 19, during a Gala night organised by the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. At the event attended by President Muhammadu Buhari and a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, among others, Etuh said the money was contributions for the re-election of President Buhari. READ ALSO:

- The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari on economy - Atiku, speaking in Aba, said lack of prerequisite knowledge about economy by Buhari's team has put the nation in mess - He also lamented the recent Bureau of Statistics report of over 20 million Nigerians losing their jobs The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has laughed off the competence of President Muhammadu Buhari's economic team, adding that their lack of prerequisite knowledge about economy has put the sector on downhill. The Punch reports that Atiku, who stated this on Wednesday, December 20, during a town hall meeting in Aba, promised to use his wealth of experience to bring the country's economic back on track. Legit.ng gathers that Atiku, addressing his supporters, said his presence is to motivate youth in the area and commend them for their role in the development of economy. READ

Tottenham forward Dele Alli was on Wednesday night, December 19, hit with a plastic object thrown by aggrieved Arsenal fan who is believed to be livid with the goal the Englishman scored against the Gunners. Arsenal have crashed out in the 2018/19 Carabao Cup after losing at home against Premier League rivals Tottenham, and it was Dele Alli who scored the winning goal for the visitors. But the player received a bad reception from yet unknown Arsenal fan who threw a bottle from the stands and hit Alli's head, but the Englishman handled the situation professionally. Dele Alli held up two fingers on one hand and made an O with his other to gloat over the visitors' lead in the second half of the Carabao Cup quarter-final clash. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Real Madrid defeat Kashima 3-1 to reach Club World Cup final "It makes the goal and the win a little bit sweeter." Dele Alli

Editor's note: Azu Ishiekwene, the managing director/Editor-In-Chief of The Interview in this piece talks about concern's raised by the opposition, ahead of the 2019 general elections. With less than two months to go, concerns by the opposition that next year’s general elections would not be free and fair, appear to be getting louder by the day. The voice of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has, so far, dominated the complaints. At the belated signing of the Peace Accord, for example, PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was quite vocal on his fear that the election would be rigged. The suspicions are based on a number of factors, the latest of which is President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the Electoral Amendment Bill. Those who peddle this as the strongest and clearest sign yet of rigging, argue that there are, at least, two major elements in the bill that would have made rigging more difficult: electronic collation and transmission of resu

- The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari on economy - Atiku, speaking in Aba, said lack of prerequisite knowledge about economy by Buhari's team is what has put the nation in mess - He also lamented the recent Bureau of Statistics report saying over 20 million Nigerians have lost their jobs The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has laughed off the competence of President Muhammadu Buhari's economic team, adding that their lack of prerequisite knowledge about economy has put the sector on downhill. The Punch reports that Atiku, who stated this on Wednesday, December 20, during a town hall meeting in Aba, promised to use his wealth of experience to bring the country's economic back on track. Legit.ng gathers that Atiku, addressing his supporters, said his presence is to motivate youth in the area and commend them for their role in the development of