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- A teenager and two other people have landed in police custody in Imo state for allegedly stealing and selling two siblings for N800,000 - The teenager, Precious Ehiedo, was said to have stolen and sold the siblings to raise fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination - According to the commissioner of police in the state, Dasuki Galadanchi, Ehiedo's parents told her to go and steal children for them to sell in order to raise money for her examination A 15-year-old Senior Secondary School pupil identified as Precious Ehiedo and two others, Juliet Ogbor and Favour Okoh, have been arrested by the police in Imo state for allegedly stealing and selling two siblings. Punch reports that the siblings, who are between the ages of two and seven years, were allegedly sold for N800,000 to one Mama Joy. Legit.ng gathers that the incident was confirmed by the state commissioner of police, Dasuki Galadanchi. The police boss said Mama Joy and Okoh resold one of the child

- The Nigerian army is reportedly planning an offensive in Baga town which has been reportedly captured by Boko Haram terrorists - Multiple sources say the Baga town was taken over by the Abu Mus’ab Albarnawi faction of the Boko Haram on Wednesday, December 27 amid denial by the Nigerian Army that the town was under its control - A source who did not want to be named said the military is planning a massive onslaught by the combined forces of army, navy and air force to reclaim Baga and many other locations taken over by the Boko Haram The brigade commander of Nigerian Army 7 Brigade, Brigadier General Hassan, has been reportedly removed following the reported capture of Baga town by Boko Haram terrorists. Daily Trust reports that a new commander would be appointed for the 7 Brigade as part of an offensive by the military to retake the town from the insurgents. READ ALSO: Breaking: House of Reps member Kabiru Abayomi dies in Lagos hospital Multiple sources told the newspaper that

- Olivier Giroud has dealt Chelsea an injury blow as he was seen on crutches after the game - The Frenchman picked up the injury during Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park - Spanish forward Alvaro Morata is out of favour but Giroud's injury has increased Chelsea stars on the sideline Maurizio Sarri has revealed Chelsea are set for tougher days ahead after French striker Olivier Giroud was handed a fresh injury blow after their slim win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. According to UK Daily Mail report, the 32-year-old Frenchman left Selhurst Park on crutches after his stay on the pitch was cut short on the 76th minute by a crunchy tackle off Palace defender, James Tomkins. READ ALSO: Bayern Munich table second offer for Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi The summer World Cup winner Giroud was unable to continue the game and was replaced by Alvaro Morata for the remaining moments of the game. Speaking during his post-match interview, Sarri insists the e

The eldest son to the late former executive president of Nigeria, Shehu Shagari, has given details of his father's last days on earth. Bala Shagari said his although his father has stopped talking a long time ago due to ill health, he had always wished to be buried in his modest private residence in Shagari town, Sokoto state. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Sunday, December 30, Bala said there was no last word from the late ex-President because he had stopped talking long time ago due to poor health. Punch reports that Shagari's eldest son also explained why the family rejected an offer from the Sultan of Sokoto to bury their father at the Hubbare Cemetery - where remains of the late Jihadist, Usman Dan Fodio, were buried. READ ALSO: Breaking: House of Reps member Kabiru Abayomi dies in Lagos hospital The Hubbare Cemetery is also an exclusive cemetery for the late Sultans and departed members of the Sultanate Council. It was also expected that being a ranked member

- A 23-year-old woman recently axed her husband to death on Christmas eve - According to reports, she murdered the 26-year-old after they returned from Christmas shopping - She fled the scene of the crime and is currently on the run While many people believe Christmas to be a season of love, the same cannot be said about the story of this couple in Zimbabwe. A 23-year-old woman has been declared wanted over the brutal murder of her husband on Christmas eve. According to reports, the tragic incidence occurred after Anesu Mafokosho and her husband, Vitalis Mudhumo returned from a Christmas shopping which they had done for their child. However, on their return, the couple soon had a fight which led to Mudhumo packing to leave the house. Anesu’s younger sister who was in the house told the police that she heard the couple arguing outside the yard for about 45 minutes. The situation turned bloody when the wife axed the deceased three time on the neck. READ ALSO: Personal letter from

- Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly captured six towns in Borno state - The towns are Baga, Doron-Baga, Kross Kawwa, Bunduran, Kekeno and Kukawa - Nigerians or multinational forces have reportedly left those areas of the state Emerging reports have claimed that Boko Haram insurgents have seized Baga, Doron-Baga, Kross Kawwa, Bunduran, Kekeno and Kukawa towns of Borno state. Daily Trust reports that its impeccable military and political sources made this known in Maiduguri on Sunday, December 30. It was learnt that all the six towns are major population centres in Kukawa local government area of northern Borno. There are currently no Nigerians or multinational forces in the areas. READ ALSO: I didn't offer $5million bribe to Hamzat - Jonathan The insurgents first attacked a base of the multinational forces located in Mile Four (an area outside Baga town) at about 4pm and the military responded. The reports also claimed that fighting took place till midnight after which

- Pep Guardiola says his wards' Premier League title race will be over if they should lose against Liverpool - Manchester City are currently second on the Premier League table, and will face Liverpool on Thursday, January 3 - Guardiola has now stated that the race will be over of Liverpool beat his side in their next game Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made it clear that it will be hard for his wards to retain their Premier League title if they should suffer a defeat against Liverpool in their next tie. The Etihad landlords have not been finding it rosy this season in the Premier League losing three games and they are occupying second position with seven points behind leaders Liverpool. On Sunday, December 30, Manchester City defeated Southampton, and Guardiola said that the title race would have been over if his wards had not beaten their last opponents. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ

- A 23-year-old woman recently axed her husband to death on Christmas eve - According to reports, she murdered the 26-year-old after they returned from Christmas shopping - She fled the scene of the crime and is currently on the run While many people believe Christmas to be a season of love, the same cannot be said about the story of this couple in Zimbabwe. A 23- year-old woman has been declared wanted over the brutal murder of her husband on Christmas eve. According to reports, the tragic incidence occurred after Anesu Mafokosho and her husband, Vitalis Mudhumo returned from a Christmas shopping which they had done for their child. However, on their return, the couple soon had a fight which led to Mudhumo packing to leave the house. Anesu’s younger sister who was in the house told the police that she heard the couple arguing outside the yard for about 45 minutes. The situation turned bloody when the wife axed the deceased three time on the neck. READ ALSO: Personal letter from

- The PDP has again lost 500 members to the APC in Kwara state - The new defectors are former PDP members in Ekiti local government area of Kwara state - Receiving the new APC members, the Kwara APC chairman urged them to add values to the party both at the state and national values No fewer than 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti local government area of Kwara state at the weekend reportedly defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Kwara state chairman of the APC, Bashir Bolarinwa, while receiving the former PDP members in Obo-Aiyegunle, assured them that they would be accorded equal rights and privileges being enjoyed by old members, The Punch reports. Bolarinwa urged them to add value to the party both in the state and at the national level, adding that the task ahead was enormous. READ ALSO: I didn't offer $5million bribe to Hamzat - Jonathan He challenged them to work for the success of the party in the upcoming elections by ensuring

- The Nigerian Army has reacted to a video showing a soldier lamenting over lack of weaponry to fight against Boko Haram terrorists - The soldier was seen telling the Army to contact him when they were ready to provide the necessary weapons, as he was going home - The Army spokesman, however, stated that the video is not a true reflection of present realities as it was recorded in 2014 The Nigerian Army has reacted to a video showing a soldier lamenting over lack of weaponry to fight the Boko Haram insurgents. In the video which was posted on Twitter by @DanBorno, the soldier calls out the Army for providing soldiers with AK-47's which they are expected to use in waging war against superiorly-armed terrorists. READ ALSO: House of Reps member Kabiru Abayomi dies in Lagos hospital The soldier announces that himself and his colleagues were going home; and that the Army should contact them when it was ready to provide the necessary weapons needed for them to do their jobs. Howe

- Three bombers have been neutralised on Sunday, December 30, by troops of the Nigerian Army - The troops also recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) and a suicide vest Troops on Sunday, December 28, neutralised three female suicide bombers, while on patrol around Kubtara village in Dikwa local government area of Borno state. A statement by Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole on Monday said the troops also recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade and a suicide vest at the scene of the incident. Nwachukwu said that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai had commended the troops for their successful exploits. READ ALSO: Three policemen dismissed for robbing businessman in Lagos Buratai encouraged them to be more daring, vigilant and steadfast, as they clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. In another development, the Nigerian Army has described a video in circulation showing a soldier complain

- Goodluck Jonathan has claimed he didn't offer to pay bribe to Obafemi Hamzat in 2015 - Hamzat had claimed he was offered $5 million bribe by the former president during the 2015 general election - The former president described Hamzat as a compulsive liar who shouldn't be offered such a prestigious post as the deputy governor of Lagos state Former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has denied the allegation that he offered $5 million bribe to the All Progressives Congress deputy governorship candidate of Lagos state, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, during the 2015 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 30, by his spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze, the former president said he never met Hamzat during the 2015 elections, The Nation reports. The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to a claim by the running mate to the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Obafemi Hamzat, that he rejected a $5million bribe from former pre

- Paul Pogba has found his scoring boots since the sacking of Jose Mourinho - The 25-year-old has now scored four goals in two matches under Solksjaer - The Frenchman has equaled Rooney's six-year record following consecutive brace Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has become the first player to score two goals for the club in back-to-back matches since Wayne Rooney in 2012. The Frenchman scored a brace for the second match running in the Red Devils' 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. The 25-year-old on Boxing Day was on also on target against Huddersfield Town in the 3-1 win and has become the first United player to achieve the feat in six years. READ ALSO: Van Dijk and Sokratis involved in tunnel scuffle over Salah's soft penalty Former England striker Rooney netted a double against Reading and scored twice a few days later in United's 3-2 away with city neighbours Manchester City. Pogba's first goal against Eddie Howie's side was a

- A Washington-based group has reacted to the murder of two retired senior military officers in Nigeria - The group says the murder of both officers was not a mere coincidence - A former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, and a former Chief of Administration of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Idris Alkali were murdered within four months A Washington-based group, International Strategic Studies Association, has stated that the death of a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, and that of a former Chief of Administration of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Idris Alkali, was not a mere coincidence. Alkali was allegedly killed by a gang of protesting youths along Jos-Bauchi road on Monday, September 3, while Badeh was gunned down along the Abuja-Keffi road by suspected assassins on Tuesday, December 18. ISSA, a non-governmental organisation with a worldwide membership of professionals involved in national and international security and strategic policy, st

- APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has joined other leaders to mourn late Shehu Shagari - Oshiomhole described Shagari as a true patriot and a leader who served diligently - Shagari, the first executive president of Nigeria, died Friday, December 29 after a brief illness Adams Oshiomhole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has said that the late former President Shehu Shagari will be remembered as a true patriot, servant leader, fine gentleman, and epitome of humility. He made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, while paying tribute to Shagari, who was Nigeria’s first Executive President from 1979 to 1983. Oshiomhole also said that Shagari would be remembered as a poet, technocrat, and an elder statesman, who genuinely loved Nigeria. READ ALSO: Buhari's family has no shares in bank, telecommunication company - Investors He said he would also be remembered in several glowing tributes by the ordinary Nigerians, institutions and leaders, l

- Three police officers attached to the Lagos state command have been dismissed from the force - The officers were three out of four arrested for extorting and assaulting a businessman in Lagos - The officers reportedly waylaid the Togo-based Nigerian businessman and collected the sum of 350,000 CFA in his possession Three policemen attached to Ijanikin Division in Lagos state have been dismissed from the Force for robbing a Togo-based Nigerian of 350,000 CFA (about N221,508). The Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs), namely: Sgt. Gbemunu Afolabi, Sgt. Afolabi Oluwaseun and Cpl. Adigun Omotayo, were dismissed over corruption charges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had reported on Wednesday that four policemen were arrested for allegedly robbing one Theodore Ifunnaya of 350,000 CFA (about N221,508). READ ALSO: I didn't offer $5million bribe to Hamzat - Jonathan The dismissed personnel accosted the victim, a Nigerian based in Togo, who came to celebrate Christmas in Nigeria, a

- 8 persons met their untimely death in a ghastly auto accident involving the convoy of the PDP in Benue state - The party supporters were heading for the flag-off campaign for Benue south candidates of the party for 2019 elections when the incident occurred - The PDP and Governor Samuel Ortom have joined in paying homage to the party supporters Eight supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have been confirmed dead in an auto crash which occurred on Friday, December 28, at Ugbokpo, Apa local government area of Benue state. They were traveling to Agatu for the flag-off of the PDP Zone C senatorial campaigns when the accident involving three vehicles happened. Some of the victims who were certified dead at St. Charles Catholic Hospital Adoka have been deposited at the morgue of General Hospital in Otukpo, while the survivors are receiving treatment at the hospital. Governor Samuel Ortom, who visited the hospital in Adoka in company of former Senate President, Senator Davi

- Governor Nasir El-Rufai has promised to prsecute the perpetrators of the recent crisis in Kasuwa Magani - Several people were killed during the crisis which occured in Kajuru local government area of the state - The governor, while reacting to the sad event, said his administration would not tolerate acts of lawlessness Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i has vowed to punish the perpetrators of the recent crisis at Kasuwar Magani that led to several deaths. He made the promise at a Town Hall meeting held at Kasuwar Magani in Kajuru Local Government area of the state. According to the governor, his administration would not tolerate acts of lawlessness and urged people of the state to live peacefully with one another irrespective of differences among them. He lamented over the manner in which the social media is being used by self-centered residents of the community to cause mayhem through the spread of fake news and hate speeches. READ ALSO: Buhari's family has no share

- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) operatives' wait at Senator Dino Melaye's residence continues to generate reactions from prominent Nigerians - The police continues to lay siege on the residence of the PDP senator for over 48 hours - Former deputy national publicity secretary of the APC, Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned the police siege on Melaye’s residence Former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned in strong terms the ongoing police siege on Senator Dino Melaye’s residence. Comrade Frank in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Sunday, December 30, said the planned arrest of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator was to keep him out of circulation ahead of the 2019 general elections. He described the invasion as a part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration’s latest strategy to forcefully incarcerate vocal members of the opposition in order to pave way for APC’s victory in the forthcoming p

Report has emerged on the reason the presidency quickly removed the name of billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, from the President Muhammadu Buhari's presidential campaign council. The presidency was said to have removed Dangote's name from the list of appointees that was recently released due to a quiet protest by the business mogul, The Guardian reports. Legit.ng gathers that a member of the opposition Poples Democratic Party (PDP), who spoke off record on the issue, said Dangote protested against his inclusion but did not want to make a media issue out of it. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The source said: “There is no other reason the APC has for including the name of Dangote on its campaign committee other than seeking to gain undeserved popularity. But in doing so, the APC and the Presidency have been so wicked and mischievous. "We are aware that the businessman has protested against his inclusio

- Investors have debubked the claim that President Muhammadu Buhari's family has shares in two organisations - The investors claimed that the sales of the two organisations were transparent and there was no hidden buyer A group of investors in Lagos state has debunked the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that family of President Muhammadu Buhari owns shares in Etisalat and Keystone bank. The group condemned the opposition party, PDP, for the claim and insisted that the sales of two companies followed due processes with the involvements of industries regulators. Leadership reports that the group of investors led Michael Akekehgon, who spoke on behalf of the group said the process of selecting preferred bidders for Etisalat was opened and transparent. READ ALSO: I didn't offer $5million bribe to Hamzat - Jonathan He said: “For instance, after about a year of back and forth struggle, process of selecting a preferred b

- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has given an update on its operatives' wait at Senator Dino Melaye's residence - The police continues to lay siege on the residence of the PDP senator for over 48 hours - The NPF says the vocal senator is wanted for criminal conspiracy and attempted culpable homic*de The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has given an update on its operatives' wait at Senator Dino Melaye's residence days after denying the claim. The police continues to lay siege on the residence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator for over 48 hours. The NPF says the Kogi-born senator is wanted for criminal conspiracy and attempted culpable homic*de. The police in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Sunday, December 30, says its operatives' deployed to arrest Senator Melaye in his residence won't retreat until the PDP senator surrenders himself for arrest and investigation. READ ALSO: House of Reps member Kabiru Abayomi dies in Lagos hospital Part of the