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2018 has been good to a lot of Nigerian celebrities. From buying multi-million naira cars to marking the festive season in style and apparently acquiring a new mansion. The entertainment industry is booming and all those at the frontiers are reaping majorly. Legit.ng earlier shared photos of top comedian AY Makun's mansion, where he held his daughter's 10th birthday party. There has been stories about the unbelievable huge mansion and just recently, more photos confirmed the suspected tales; it is simply breath-taking. The Makuns are no doubt living like royals in their new mansion which has several rooms, a pool, walk-in closets, and even a piano hall. Social media celebrity shared the stunning photos of the luxury house and clearly, AY and his wife have exquisite taste. Photos of the interior of the multi-million naira mansion has a lot of social media users wishing to one day build such phenomenal structure for themselves and some others are just in awe of how eye-poppi

- Governor Samuel Ortom has reportedly lost over 20,000 hectares of rice farm - The governor said he had not harvested his rice farm, which is incorporated under Oracle Business Limited - According to report, this was the fourth time Ortom’s farms had been attacked Suspected herdsmen have reportedly set fire on over 20,000 hectares of rice farm belonging to Benue state Governor Samuel Ortom in Tse-Adorogo, Mbabeagh, Nzorov, Guma local government area. The Nation reports that Governor Ortom who disclosed this in a telephone interview said he had not harvested his rice farm, which is incorporated under Oracle Business Limited, before the suspected herdsmen set it ablaze. According to the report, Orace Farms, which started when the governor was the chairman of Guma local government area, is into massive rice and soybeans cultivation. READ ALSO: I didn't offer $5m bribe to Hamzat - Jonathan According to report, this was the fourth time Ortom’s farms had been attacked. The girst

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has once again staged a wedding ceremony for one of his children, Prince Aminu Sanusi Lamido. Prince Aminu, who happens to be the son of the Emir of Kano on Saturday, December 29, got married to his fiancée, Zainab, the daughter of Dr Sani Ali Bashir. It was also gathered that the colorful and royal ceremony took place in Al-Furqan Mosque, Alu Avenue, Nassarawa GRA Kano. Emir of Kano’s son weds his sweetheart in a royal ceremony Source: UGC READ ALSO: Teenager sells 2 siblings for N800,000 in order to raise money for WASSCE Looking at the pictures from the ceremony, the groom was dressed in a complete officer’s regalia while his bride, Zainab was dressed in a pink heavily beaded gown with her head covered with a white scarf. Another side attraction at the wedding, was the royal carriage that transported the couple into the field where their wedding reception took place. See more photos below: Prince Aminu Sanusi Lamido and his bride, Zain

- The Nigerian Army describes a report claiming Boko Haram terrorists have captured six towns in Borno state as misleading - The spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sani Usman, says the report does not reflect the reality on the ground right now The Nigerian Army has faulted a report alleging that Boko Haram terrorists have captured six towns in Borno state. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sani Usman, described that report as misleading, noting that the claim was not a true reflection of the reality on the ground right now. READ ALSO : Submit yourself to the police - Shehu Sani urges Dino Melaye The army's statement is in reaction to emerging reports claiming that Boko Haram insurgents seized Baga, Doron-Baga, Kross Kawwa, Bunduran, Kekeno and Kukawa towns of Borno state. Daily Trust reported that its impeccable military and political sources made this known in Maiduguri on Sunday, December 30. It said all the six towns are major

Do you know how to prepare vegetable salad with mayonnaise so that it’s a true delicacy? Here we have several useful recipes of tasty salads with assorted vegetables, incredible flavors, and a very simple preparation process. Check them out to treat your loved ones with something really tasty and share your new knowledge with those who may also be interested! Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC Several examples of a raw vegetable salad with mayonnaise Raw vegetable salads with mayonnaise are a healthier alternative to processed food. Even tough mayonnaise is very rich and contains plenty of calories, raw vegetables can improve the situation a little bit and nourish your body with vitamins, microelements and necessary food fibers. Besides that, raw vegetables give such salads a sense of freshness and a touch of juiciness. Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC READ ALSO : How to prepare vegetable salad at home Raw vegetables with bacon and nuts You will need the f

- The Social Democratic Party (SDP), has said that his party will take Nigeria by storm come 2019 - According to the presidential candidate, Nigeria will see the second coming of the party - Gana said he really wants to make sure that the youth and women are given excellent opportunities Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Jerry Gana, has declared that the SDP will take Nigeria by storm in 2019. The presidential candidate disclosed while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. According to him, 2019 will see the second coming of the SDP. READ ALSO: I didn't offer $5m bribe to Hamzat - Jonathan “I want to assure you that the SDP which have won an election in Nigeria before, will do it again.” Speaking on his party’s chances at the forthcoming polls in 2019, Prof Gana said the “ Nigerian electorate has changed profoundly.” He also arguied that the people will not be voting political parties but individuals with charact

- About $877 million has reportedly been released by the federal government for the procurement of military equipment - Not less than $1 billion was recently approved by the National Assembly for the same purpose of military empowerment - A member of the Senate committee on defence, however, said it was not aware that the fund had been released Emerging reports have claimed that out of the $1 billion approved by the National Assembly for the procurement of military equipment, $877 million has been released by the federal government. The Nation reports that $496,374,470 was released from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) for the purchase of Super Tucano aircraft from the United States. A source said besides, $380,513,958.71 was released (as first tranche) for the procurement of critical equipment for the Army, the Navy and the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). READ ALSO: Submit yourself to the police - Shehu Sani urges Dino Melaye These releases along with other deductions may hav

Searching for plus size dresses for a wedding party, many women start to think that they are not going to find anything suitable because they don’t meet standard sizes and dimensions. Not all fashions match their figures, not all colors suit them well, and not all tailors agree to create something suitable for such an occasion. Still, being curvy doesn’t mean being out of fashion. Check out these dresses! Image source: gettyimages.com Source: UGC The idea of plus size dresses for wedding guests In Nigeria, wedding parties are big with numerous guests from both the bride’s and the groom’s part. It’s a good tradition to organize such luxurious weddings to celebrate a new family and a start of a new life for the two. It’s also a tradition that wedding guests have their color codes. The bride’s relatives and guests are dressed in one color and the groom’s kin is dressed in another one. This makes a wedding perfectly harmonious and bright. Image source: blog.jiji.ng Source: UGC

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that anyone caught accepting bribes will be dealt with by his administration. Buhari was said to have issued the warning an interview with the Voice of America (VOA) Channels TV reports. READ ALSO: Submit yourself to the police - Shehu Sani urges Dino Melaye “Whoever is caught accepting bribe will certainly be dealt with ,” the president reportedly warned. Buhari also reaffirmed the resolve of his administration to win the war against corruption. He said there has been progress made so far in the anti-corruption war by ensuring that checks and balances are put in place in the anti-graft war. READ ALSO : NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “There are checks and balances in checking for corruption. People alleging lack of progress in the fight against corruption should check what these offices have done, " he said. Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s south-south national vice

- The Igbo Delegates Assembly (IDA) said it has uncovered plots by some southeast politicians to cause disaffection between the Igbos and their northern host communities - The IDA, therefore, urged all Igbos living the north and the FCT not to listen to politicians that want to cause enmity between them and their host communities - The Igbo group added that it is working on building more harmonious relations between Igbos and their northern hosts The Igbo Delegates Assembly (IDA) says it is working to build on its harmonious relationship with the peoples of Northern Nigeria as the 2019 general elections approach. The group, therefore, cautioned against moves capable of igniting crisis in parts of the country, as the 2019 general elections draw near. The president general and secretary general of group, Chuief Chikezie Nwogu and Auston Ifedineze, said this in a statement in Enugu on Sunday, December 30. READ ALSO: I didn't offer $5m bribe to Hamzat - Jonathan The News Agency

- Concerned groups have cried out over the increased cost of transportation for people traveling to the southeast and south-south to celebrate the yuletide - The Ndigbo Unity Forum has urged the federal government to cushion the hardship on Nigerians this season by regulating the amount charged as fares by transporters nationwide - The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has also appealed to the NURTW and RTEAN to caution their members against arbitrary increase in transport fares Concerned groups have decried the high rise in transport fares for travelers returning home to the southeast and south-south regions to celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who checked at some popular bus parks in Enugu on Sunday, December 30, observed that a trip from Lagos or Abuja to Enugu cost between N8,000 and N10,000 for Toyota Hummer Buses. Legit.ng gathers that in luxury (long) buses from Lagos, Abuja to Enugu, it cur

President Muhammadu Buhari has as insisted that whoever is caught accepting bribe will be dealt with by his administration. Buhari was said to have issued the warning an interview with the Voice of America (VOA) Channels TV reports. READ ALSO: Submit yourself to the police - Shehu Sani urges Dino Melaye “Whoever is caught accepting bribe will certainly be dealt with ,” the president reportedly warned. Buhari also reaffirmed the resolve of his administration to win the war against corruption. He said there has been progress made so far in the anti-corruption war by ensuring that checks and balances are put in place in the anti-graft war. “There are checks and balances in checking for corruption. People alleging lack of progress in the fight against corruption should check what these offices have done, " he said. Details later... Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 http://bit.ly/2Vla34D via EDUPEDIA24/7

- Mohamed Elneny has been told to leave Arsenal for his former coach Hamdy Nouh - Nouh is not happy with how the Egyptian has lost his position in the the Gunners' first team - He believes Elneny should leave the Emirates stadium when the transfer window opens Egyptian professional football star Mohamed Elneny has been advised by his former coach Hamdy Nouh to leave Arsenal for him to have his career back on track. Since current Arsenal manager Unai Emery took over at the Emirates, Mohamed Elneny has only played just 59 minutes of Premier League football. But he enjoyed active playing time under former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger who bought him from Basel for around £7m in January 2016. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Pogba says Manchester United are now playing attacking football under Solskjaer El Mokawloon coach Hamdy Nouh has now told Mohamed Elneny that the panacea to his current

This time we want to remind you about the importance of road safety. Road accidents are the causes thousands of deaths around the world every year, that is why we should never forget about safety. Read on to know more. Photo: Drive-Safely.net Source: UGC Importance of road safety in the modern world Road safety became even more important in recent years. Every country has its own road traffic safety service and programs that include activities aimed to prevent the causes of accidents, and reduce the severity of their consequences. Today road accidents are the most dangerous threat to the health and lives of people around the world. Damage from road accidents exceeds every damages from all other types of accidents. Traffic accidents are one of the most dangerous global threats to people's health and life. The problem is aggravated by the fact that people injured in accidents are usually young and healthy (before the accident). According to the World Health Organization, aroun

- Isco has debunked rumours he will join Chelsea in the January window - The Spaniard has been at logger-heads with Real Madrid manager Solari - The 26-year-old has also been heavily linked with Man City and Arsenal Real Madrid playmaker Isco has revealed he is not ready to leave the club to join Chelsea in January, despite falling out-of-favour with Santiago Solari. The Spain international has started just once under the Argentine manager and was booed by fans during Los Blancos Champions League 3-0 loss to CSKA Moscow. But the former Malaga player has insisted he will not be leaving the Bernabeu before the summer and added he will fight his way back into the starting XI. READ ALSO: Kaka reveals how Ronaldo bought 15 phones to Real Madrid staff "I'm very excited about the new year," Isco told Deportes Cuatro. "I'm not going to go in the winter market, I'm very happy. "Of course I want to continue with Madrid, to continue winning titles."

- Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has cautioned politicians against do-or-die politics - The governor, in a New Year message, also called for a renewed belief in the country - He also advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain neutral Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has cautioned against do-or-die politics ahead of 2019 general elections. Umahi, who is also chairman of Southeast Governors Forum, stated this in a New Year message signed by his chief press secretary, Emmanuel Uzor on Monday, December 31, 2018, in Abakiliki, NAN reports. Legit.ng gathers that he advised Nigerians to be more positive about the country and urged politicians to play by the rules as the country gets ready for the 2019 general election. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The governor acknowledged that Nigeria went through turbulent times in 2018 and called for a renewed belief in the country. The

- The Nigerian Army describes a report that Boko Haram terrorists have captured six towns in Borno state as misleading - The spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sani Usman, says the report does not reflect the reality on the ground right now The Nigerian Army has faulted a report alleging that Boko Haram terrorists have captured six towns in Borno state. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sani Usman, described that report as misleading, and is not a true reflection of the reality on the ground right now. The army's statement is in reaction to emerging reports claiming that Boko Haram insurgents seized Baga, Doron-Baga, Kross Kawwa, Bunduran, Kekeno and Kukawa towns of Borno state. Daily Trust reported that its impeccable military and political sources made this known in Maiduguri on Sunday, December 30. It said all the six towns are major population centres in Kukawa local government area of northern Borno. There are currently no Nige

- Arsenal’s hopes of signing Sevilla's star Ever Banega as a replacement for Aaron Ramsey have been dealt a huge blow - Emery was keen to bolster his midfield with Banega's arrival after the pair enjoyed an excellent relationship at both Valencia and Sevilla - Sevilla are now proposing a new deal for the Argentine midfielder to remain at Andalusia Arsenal boss Unai Emery plans of signing Sevilla’s Ever Banega as a replacement for Aaron Ramsey have been dashed, with the Argentine star not willing to leave La Liga for the Premier League in January 2019. According to a UK Metro report citing Spanish news outlet Estadio Deportivo claim Banega has assured Sevilla chiefs he will not leave them in the winter transfer window as he does not want to disturb his family with sudden move to north London from Andalusia. READ ALSO: Liverpool’s Gomez set to marry girlfriend after proposing with stunning diamond ring Arsenal are in the market for a new central midfielder in the winter

- The Academic Staff Union of Universities says Nigerian youths are revolting with drugs and crime because they have lost hope in the country - The chairman of the union at the University of Ibadan, Dr Deji Omole, calls on the government to invest in education and not only infrastructure - Omole says infrastructure being built at the expense of the youths would end up being sold by the youths because government failed to build the latter through qualitative investment The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed displeasure over the rate at which Nigerian youths are revolting with drugs and crime as a result of losing hope in the country. The union called on President Muhammadu Buhari to invest in the education sector, saying if there is no investment in education, all development plans being conceived for the country would fail. According to the chairman of ASUU at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr Deji Omole, more than ever before, the nation’s youths are revolt