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- A massive number of Okada residents and indigenes in Edo have pledged their support for the APC in the forthcoming 2019 polls - This came after elders of the community in the Ovia northeast local government area of the state endorsed a National Assembly candidate, Dennis Idahosa - The elders revealed that they chose to support Idahosa because they need a reliable representative at the National Assembly Elders of Okada community, headquarters of Ovia northeast local government area of Edo, have urged people to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 general elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call followed the resolution reached at a town hall meeting held in Okada, near Benin on Wednesday, December 26. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Speaking on the occasion, the village head of Okada, Napoleon Imude, pointed out that they have resolved to endorse the APC candidate for the Ovi

- A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to mourn the loss of her husband - The woman had revealed that her husband was even due for a promotion - She revealed that her husband while protecting his country The loss of a loved one is the most heartbreaking thing anyone can feel in life. A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to mourn the loss of her soldier husband who died. Legit.ng had come across the sad story after the woman identified as Ndukwu Peace Michael shared her story on Facebook. According to the woman, her soldier husband had passed away while protecting the country. She revealed that he had died on Saturday, December 15. Lady cries out after she lost her soldier husband who was due for promotion Facebook source: Ndukwu Peace Michael Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Hit-and-run driver kills OOU final year student on Christmas Day in Lagos The grieving wife also revealed that her husband was due for a promotion when he died. He was supposed to be promoted to

- A report by the International Rescue Committee’s emergency response has ranked Nigeria among ten countries likely to face humanitarian crisis in 2019 - The organisation said Nigeria has experienced persistent attacks from armed groups as well as communal violence in 2018 - On its outlook, the committee said violence could intensify, triggering more displacements and exacerbating food insecurity in Nigeria A report by the International Rescue Committee’s emergency response has ranked Nigeria among ten countries in the world likely to be deluged by humanitarian crisis in 2019. In report available on its official website, the committee said 21 countries were on its watch list before bringing it down to 10 with Yemen topping the table. Legit.ng gathers that Nigeria was placed in the eighth position, with the committee adding that it has been subjected to series of attacks from Boko Haram and lingering inter-communal crisis. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from

- Oyo NUJ has begun clampdown on the fake journalists across the state - The chairman of Oke-Ogun NUJ chapel, Semiu Azeez, said that the union would not allow charlatans to give the profession a bad name in the state - Azeez emphasised that any fake journalist caught would be made to face the full wrath of the law The Oke-Ogun federated chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oyo state, has commenced the clampdown on fake journalists in its bid to ensure and sustain professionalism across the state. Legit.ng regional reporter in Oyo, Imran Khalid, reports that the chapel's chairman, Semiu Azeez, disclosed at the union's meeting held at Tede, Atisbo local government area of the state, that there were many fake journalists at Oke-Ogun axis of the state who had no mastery of the profession and who could not be identified with a particular medium. Azeez added that there were cases of many fake journalists whose names could not be mentioned for the sake of security

- Supporters of the APC and the PDP disrupted a conference at the Emir of Ilorin Palace forecourt in Kwara state - Supporters of Senate President Saraki shouted down the APC governorship candidate in the state - The governorship candidate's supporters tried to counter the opposing side, causing chaos There was chaos at the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union’s 53rd conference on Tuesday, December 25, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clashed. Trouble reportedly started during the inauguration of the 2019 calendar of the union by the chairman of the Ifelodun local council development authority in Lagos state, Alhaji Fatai Ajidagba, who donated N5 million. When it was the turn of the APC governorship candidate in the state, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, to launch the calendar, he was prevented from speaking by supporters of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, chanting “Sai leader, Sai Bukki, Atunwa," The P

President Muhammadu Buhari says his re-election campaign will focus on the scorecard of his administration in the key areas of security, economy and the fight against corruption. He said at a Christmas Homage by residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), led by the Minister, Mohammed Bello, that these three overarching issues were still as relevant to the country as it was before the 2015 polls that brought the APC-led government to power. He said: ‘‘Very soon we will go to the geopolitical zones to remind the people of our promises in 2015 on three fundamental things; security, economy and the fight against corruption. ‘‘Unless we secure the country, we cannot manage it properly… that is why shortly after I was elected, I went to Chad, Niger, Cameroon and the Republic of Benin to seek their support in the fight against the insurgency. READ ALSO: Buhari's government has failed Nigerians - Saraki ‘‘People in the north east know that we have recorded remarkable improveme

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has urged troops prosecuting the counter terrorism operation in the North-East to be wary of Boko Haram’s increasing misinformation propaganda. In a Christmas and New Year Message to the troops on Tuesday, Buratai said that it was evident that the terrorists had been defeated. “Thus, they have now resorted to employing propaganda in order to demoralise you by spreading false messages of strength and invincibility. “It is pertinent for troops to understand that Boko Haram Terrorists are nothing but a band of criminals. “Therefore, you must all brace up to clear and flush out their remnants. “We have superior training, fire power and experience. We have a history of successes on the battlefield both at home and abroad, ” the army chief said. READ ALSO: Zamfara killings: Sack your service chiefs - PDP tells Buhari He also urged them to reflect their superior training, fire power and experiences and bring them to bear in the ongoing

- The PDP has called on President Buhari to review his parade and sack his service chiefs - The call came after bandits killed several people in Zamfara and Yobe over the weekend The opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to terminate the appointment of his service chiefs after bandits and insurgents killed several people in Zamfara and Yobe over the weekend. The PDP national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in an interview with Punch condoled with the family of the victims and urged President Buhari to review his parade and make necessary changes. READ ALSO: Buhari's government has failed Nigerians - Saraki Ologbondiyan said: “We sympathise with the families of the people that have been killed. “The PDP has consistently told Mr. President to review his parade. As the Commander-in-Chief, if his men in the front are being killed, he has the responsibility to review his parade, except if there is something underneath t

- Members of the Deeper Life church from all over the world attended a five-day retreat organised by the church - Pastor Kumuyi who spoke at the retreat themed, ‘Hope: Feasting after the famine,’ said preachers making unfulfilled prophecies are mere false prophets - The man of God admonished members to keep the faith Clerics making New Year prophecies which are unfulfilled have been described by the general superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, as mere false prophets. Speaking on Monday, December 24, during the church's national retreat in Ogun state, the man of God said said everything written in the Bible was meant for the enlightenment of believers, Punch reports. He spoke on the topic, Pure Faith, Precious Hope and Pre-eminent Love. READ ALSO : Buhari's government has failed Nigerians - Saraki Kumuyi said: “ What was written in Genesis, was written for our learning. What was written in Exodus, ‘When I see the blood, I will pass

- Senate President Bukola Saraki decried the level of poverty in Nigeria - Saraki blamed the poverty in the country on the present government - The Senate president blamed the ruling party, APC and the Buhari-led government for ignoring the promises made to Nigerians Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, December 25, said times are very hard for Nigerians as a result of the level of poverty in the country. The Senate president also claimed that the All Progressives Congress and the present government has failed Nigerians. Saraki said this on a live programme aired by four radio stations: Radio Nigeria (Harmony FM) Idofian, Royal FM, Sobi FM and Radio Kwara. Saraki said: “Times are very hard for the masses as a result of the level of poverty in the country. READ ALSO: One soldier wounded as Nigerian troops repel another Boko Haram attack in Yobe “Without sentiment, the present government has failed Nigerians. They must therefore ensure they vote for a leader that will addr

The young footballer Alex Iwobi is one of the promising players who the Super Eagles and Arsenal fans are laying high hopes on. The former professional player Jay-Jay Okocha is his uncle, but Alex has already proved that he became so popular because of his talent and dedication, rather than his family’s influence. Here, you can find out about the Alex Iwobi net worth, as well as his cars! Photo: arsenal.com Net worth of Alex Iwobi Born in Lagos and raised in England, the Nigerian forward has gone through the English youth teams but ultimately chose to play for his homeland Nigeria. He also made 79 appearances for Arsenal, scoring nine goals. He is known for his distinct playing style, which earned him a brand new long-term contract with Arsenal this August. This footballer is only 22 years old, but he is already very rich and successful. You are probably wondering what is Alex Iwobi net worth since everyone knows that he has got quite a competitive salary and can already afford a

Take a look at some skirt and blouse styles for lace. What is lace trend in general? Old fashioned aspect or modern and stylish element of fashion? See different variations of lace apparel, learn how to use different kind of lace elements in your clothing and get to know some of the features of latest lace styles. Photo: madailygist.ng Source: UGC Most of the girls all around the world try to follow fashion trends. Each of them wants to be beautiful not only for some special occasions but in everyday life too. Nowadays, the best world’s trends are available not only for celebrities, but for all the women across the world, who consider style as an important part of their life. Take a look at soe of the best variants for girls to wear, which is lace styles. We’ll see some of the variations of lace style, like blouses, skirts and latest lace styles and designs. Lace skirt styles in Nigeria Photo: africanculture.blog Source: UGC The variations of lace skirts can be very differe

Many ladies with round faces reject cutting their hair short as they are afraid to look overweight, but in reality low cut hairstyles for round faces are a good thing to reflect about. Well-picked short haircut may assist you in highlighting your fresh looking face and this fact may be the foundation of that flawless look you have been searching for years. Photo: 1966mag.com Source: UGC Short hairstyles for round faces Women who have got round faces usually tend to underestimate this feature because of the issues that appear (chubby looking cheeks, absence of well-defined cheekbones etc.), but they never look at positive sides or advantages, which having a round face gives you. If you are still overcoming your fears about how big your face may seem on pictures but wish to cut that hair short is not willing to leave you – there is one hint you can use. Making your hairstyle in the morning, do not hesitate to add some volume on your vertex. Use hair brush to make it easy and quick

- The national chairman of APGA, Dr. Victor Oye, has called on Nigerians to show greater love and tolerance to one another - Oye also said Nigeria can only make progress when the people radiate love, forgive and tolerate one another in a most altruistic manner. - The chairman called on security agencies to be proactive in tackling crimes Dr. Victor Oye, the national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on Nigerians to show greater love and tolerance to one another in order to move the nation forward. Oye made the call in his Christmas to Nigerians made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Tuesday, December 25. According to him, Nigeria can only make progress when the people radiate love, forgive and tolerate one another in a most altruistic manner. READ ALSO: One soldier wounded as Nigerian troops repel another Boko Haram attack in Yobe He said that the lack of genuine love among Nigerians was largely responsible for most of the

The beauty and health of a modern woman is a caring attitude to her body. It is a healthy diet and physical training. It is a woman’s confidence in herself and her mental balance. It is also an active lifestyle and meticulous care of her appearance. We will tell you about the essential health tips for women in our post below. You will not forgive yourself if you miss the opportunity to learn them. Picture from fashionista.com Health tips How to be healthy and what to do to be healthy? First, you need to listen to your body and hear it. Our organism is a debugged self-restoring system. It constantly gives hints. Even when a lady was born healthy, with a careless attitude to herself over the years, a woman can acquire a bunch of chronic diseases. But there are a lot of vivid examples when a person independently improved her health, just by observing the conditions of a healthy lifestyle. Everything is rather simple. If you want to be healthy, you need: Motion Healthy food Good h