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The year 2018 is gradually coming to an end and we cannot help but celebrate some people that made the past few months a memorable one. Some of these people impacted greatly in their various fields and they earned a worthy mention . Then we created a poll in the month of December to determine who, in the opinion of our readers, deserves to be called the discovery of the year 2018. Before we announce the final result, please read a brief background on some of the people nominated: 1. Peruzzi Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, better known as Peruzzi, sure made a mark in the music industry in the year 2018. Things started to take a positive turn for him after he was signed on to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). He has proven himself to be a very talented musician and song writer. Unknown to many, Peruzzi is responsible for writing several hit tracks of some artistes. He is reportedly Davido’s ghost writer as some people have credited him for writing Fia and Fall for the star. Peruzzi was also feat

- Real Madrid star Luka Modric adds another feather to his cap in 2018 - The creative midfielder was awarded the Balkan Athlete of the Year - The Croatian is the second footballer to win the accolade after Stoichkov Real Madrid star Luka Modric has been named Balkan Athlete of the Year just days after winning the Croatian Player of the Year accolade. The 33-year-old becomes the second footballer to win the prize after former Bulgarian star Hristo Stoichkov won it 1994. The Ballon d'Or winner won the Champions League and the Club World Cup with Real Madrid as well as helping Croatia reach the World Cup final in Russia. READ ALSO: Hazard wishes for legendary status at Chelsea, refuses to discuss new deal The ex-Tottenham star was awarded the tournament's Golden Ball Award to mark his contribution as the best overall player at the World Cup. Modric, got 75 points in the 46th poll which was organised by Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), ahead Serbia's world No 1 tennis st

Fire is one of the many guests that come uninvited to any party or event. This inanimate matter has no respect for persons, places or even time. It is no wonder that this unappreciated visitor deemed it fit to attend and sour a resounding celebration in Calabar. This event had everything to do with the Miss Africa 2018 beauty pageant which saw in attendance several participants from different parts of the continent. Many guests who were rooting for choice contestants also attended. The fire did not come during any of the proceedings. It waited patiently until the final moment when the winner of the beauty pageant was meant to be announced. Actually, the winner was already spelt out - Dorcas Kasinde, Miss Congo. After hearing that she had won the coveted prize, Dorcas stepped forward, happy and excited, while her fans jubilated. As she was set to wear the crown, fire struck and dotted on her wig. In that one instant, her artificial hair went up in flames. READ ALSO : Meet Rosalind B

Patterned trousers have become a statement in 2018 and it’s not likely that they will lose any part of their popularity in 2019. This is one of the most loved type of clothes for both men and women. Still, the choice of such pants can be quite tricky. Let’s focus on several useful tips that will help you choose the right pant cut and the best pattern for your body type. Image source: bellanaija.com Source: UGC Patterned trousers: how to choose the right print for your body type Since patterned pants are a trend for both men and women, let’s talk about all the patterns together. It’s known that certain prints have a magical ability to correct visually everything that you want to look different in your body. For instance, there are prints that can visually diminish some parts of your body and there are ones that are able to make your body seem leaner or taller. Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC READ ALSO : Get chic in Ankara gowns Polka dots are one of the most loved

The gift of life is indeed a beautiful one hence the reason a lot of people go above and beyond to ensure they live a long and healthy life worth celebrating just as this grandma is currently been celebrated. Living a long and healthy life in a country like Nigeria is not only considered an achievement but a blessing. In a time where healthcare is non existent coupled with a deteriorating health system, no one can blame Patience Achenyo Daniel for celebrating her grandmother. She took to a closed Facebook group to share photos of the aged woman, celebrating her as she turned an amazing 130 years. She wrote: "Help me celebrate the one that give birth to my own mother. She is one hundred and thirty years. And she can still do everything by her self. OMAM Help me celebrate her" READ ALSO : Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Screenshot of the celebratory post Source: Facebook The opportunity to spend this long with a loved one on earth

The size of cassava production in Nigeria is the biggest one in the whole world. This commodity is produced for both external and internal needs and 24 states out of 36 are involved in the production. The growth of this industry is very quick and if there’s the same of bigger need for this product, it’s possible that the manufacture will respond to the demand. Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC Cassava production in Nigeria by state More than 40 types of cassava in Nigeria are distributed among 24 states out of 36 in Nigeria and the main cassava production is concentrated in southern states. Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC READ ALSO : Cassava farming in Nigeria: How to start and succeed? However, even among those 24 states that are involved in the production of cassava, there are states with the highest production. These are Anambra State, Delta State, Edo State, Benue State, Cross River State, Imo State, Oyo State, Taraba State, and Rivers State. Kwara and

What are the most sought-for qualities of a good woman? Who is she, the one that drives men crazy making them want her so bad? How can a woman be desired so much? What should a woman do with her nature and temper, which qualities should she develop to become a perfect one? Below, you will see the top-list of qualities and features of character the best women have, and some conclusions. Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC What are the best qualities a woman should have? When we speak of an ideal woman, how do we see her? She is the essence of all the best qualities all women in the world have. Still, all people have their own opinion on this matter and their most favorite traits of character are different. Who is the best woman and what are her peculiar features? Here’s a list of qualities women should have in accordance to public opinion. Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC READ ALSO : Qualities of a good woman in a relationship A woman should be intelligent

Following an attack on Baga, a fishing town in the northern part of Borno state on Wednesday, December 26, the Nigerian Army will today, Friday, December 28, address journalists in Maiduguri on the confusing reports emerging from the incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the press conference will take place at the headquarters of Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole, according to a notice sent to correspondents. According to the report, while some claim the town has been overrun by Boko Haram insurgents, the military said the attackers have been repelled and reported the loss of a naval personnel. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda A statement by Army spokesperson, Brig-General Sani Kukasheka Usman, the insurgents on Wednesday, December, 26, 2018, attacked the 7 Brigade of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), based in Baga, Borno state, at about 7pm. “The troops along with their Nigerian Navy co

A constitution is the set of fundamental laws, established to govern a country. However, this set of laws often transform. What is the main difference between 1963 and 1979 constitution in Nigeria? What urgent needs have caused the changes in the act of 1963? How many revisions did the constitution of Nigeria overcome? Read on to find out! Constitution in Nigeria is the primary legislative power, which is built of regulative norms. They define the rights and responsibility of the people and the leaders. Nigeria is a country, where you can observe a series of constitutions: 1963 constitution (First Republic) 1979 constitution (Second Republic) 1993 constitution (Third Republic) 1999 constitution (Fourth Republic) What was the primary difference between 1963 and 1979 constitution? Major differences between 1963 and 1979 constitution Constitutional development in Nigeria can be generally divided into two epochs: the pre-independence or colonial period, which covered 6 consti

Want to know the name of the richest Hausa actor? Then read on and find out all the interesting facts about the celebrity who is known not only in Nigerian movie industry but in the whole of Africa. Photo: nigeriafilms.com Source: UGC Who is the richest Hausa actor this year? According to job-recruitment.com.ng the richest Hausa actor is Ali Nuhu, and we are going to tell you more about this star of Hausa film industry. According to several resources including austinemedia.com , the net worth of the actor is around 1 million US dollars. Ali Nuhu Mohammed was born on 15 March 1974, today he is known Nigerian actor, director, producer, and scriptwriter. He has experience of acting not only in Hausa but in English movies as well. Media call him "King of Kannywood" for his success and popularity, he is known not only in Nigeria but in whole Africa. Photo: see-naija.com Source: UGC READ ALSO: Who is Ali Nuhu? The famous Hausa actor was born in Maiduguri, Borno State

- Balarabe Musa, former governor of Kaduna state, said there are only two types of people that are not corrupt in Nigeria - Musa said the people are those who have no access to corruption and those who by their nature will rather die than to be corrupt - The governor, however, stated that those who fall under his aforementioned categories constitute less than 00.1 percent Balarabe Musa, former governor of Kaduna state, while speaking about Nigerian system of governance declared that there are only two types of people that are not corrupt in the country. Daily Trust reports that Musa stated that it was very difficult to identify individuals that are not corrupt in the countries like Nigeria. The former governor made the comment i‎n Kaduna while reacting to the comment made by President Muhammadu Buhari about the corrupt system in the country. READ ALSO: PDP, Atiku plotting wild allegations against Buhari and Osinbajo - Keyamo According to him, “In fact, the whole system is corru

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, into its presidential campaign council for the 2019 general elections. More details soon... Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 http://bit.ly/2Vh6lJs via EDUPEDIA24/7

- Photos of Vice president Osinbajo at a public Barber's shop has gone viral - The 67-year-old Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger made a stop at Luxor barber's shop in Wuse 2, Abuja for a haircut - The photos from the visit have since gone viral Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been spotted visiting several areas of the country in recent times as he takes campaign to neighbourhoods. Recently, the 67-year-old father of three was spotted addressing some Abuja residents in the Wuse, Zone 7 area , where he also reportedly related with the individuals in pidgin English. As elections draw closer, the vice president, has made it one of his duties to educate the masses on the Next Level agenda by showing up in people's homes and recently, a public barber's shop with the aim of gaining the trust of the people in the Buhari-led administration. Photos and reports reveal that the Vice president Osinbajo made a quick stop at Luxor Barber's shop in Wuse 2, Abuja, wher

The BEDC Electricity Plc on Thursday, December 27, said it has restored electricity supply to Ode-Aye town in Okitipupa local government area of Ondo south and some communities in Ekiti state. Punch reports that the traditional ruler of Ondo town, Oba William Akinmusayo Akinlade, the Halu of Ode-Aye Kingdom, said the electricity was restored in the communities after a long period of total blackout. They said: “We thank God; after a long while, electricity is now on. We thank the BEDC. We thank the staff, management and everybody working in BEDC. God will bless you all. You will not be put into a blackout.” Also, a statement by the the chief state head, Ondo/Ekiti, Kunbi Labiyi, on behalf of the management of BEDC urged field staff of the organisation to do everything possible to ensure that residents of Ode-Aye enjoy electricity beginning from the Yuletide. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda According to her, one of the maj

In the wake of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians by South Africans, an exclusive report by The Guardian has revealed how notable cities like Hillbrow become dungeons of social vices, where Nigerian migrants become victims of crime lords. The report, which claimed that Hillbrow, a city close to Johannesburg, is where Nigerians settlers "begin their hustle in South Africa," added that there are no few minutes passing without the sound of screaming sirens or gunshots and police raids. Legit.ng gathers that in the city, many of the houses are empty and derelict, as rent is cheap, making it possible for Nigerian settlers to quickly establish their living and business engagement. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda A Nigerian, Felix Ndukwe, who is also an academic in one of the top South African universities, likens the city to ghetto place, Ajegunle in Lagos. He said the community is ridden with social vices, where crime

Editors' note: The writer, Buchi Obichie, analyses the theory of a clandestine cabal in the presidency; pointing out that the president seems to have lost his grip on power. She attempts to sieve fact away from fiction and arrives at a conclusion which would be central to the fate of the country in 2019. I'm not really a believer in conspiracy theories. I grew up in a family where my brothers encouraged me to look beyond the surface and seek out hidden truths, instead of being swayed by unverified stories and shoddy theories that really only seek to cast aspersions on an individual or group of people. However, i do believe that sometimes, truth may just be lurking in unseemly quarters. The onus is now on you, to ascertain what is fact and separate it from fiction. It's not always an easy task, but it's one that must be done. Take for example, the 'Jubril from Sudan' story. Ever since President Muhammadu Buhari returned from his 'medical vacation' in

- Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has nominated four new state commissioners and has sent their names to the state Assembly for approval - Alongside the prospective commissioners, the governor also nominated an auditor general of the state - In response to Ganduje's nomination, the state Assembly has called on the nominees to appear before the House on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 for screening The Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has sent a letter to the state Assembly seeking its approval for the appointment of four nominees as commissioners and an auditor general. The speaker of the Assembly, Alhaji Kabiru Rurum, who announced this during a special plenary session on Thursday, December 27, in Kano, said the House had also received two other letters from the state government, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda According to the letter, the nominees include Bashir Yahaya

Adults often times have bills to pay that they sometimes forget to set some money aside for rainy days. However some few smart individuals who know the importance of saving often take to social media to share their progress. No doubt, saving money takes a lot of guts and only disciplined individuals can carry out the task successfully. In recent times, social media has been abuzz with stories of people who managed to keep large amounts of money after saving for a few months. Recently, Legit.ng gathered the report of a Nigerian lady identified on Twitter as Amina Abdullahi (@Mvnaaa__) who managed to save some amount of money in her piggy bank. The pretty lady revealed that she had managed to keep N40,700 in her kolo despite saving for less than a month. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria She tweeted: “Broke my Kolo today. Was able to save 40,700 from November 7th to December 22nd. I tried right? ” READ ALSO: Nigerian man sa