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- The Ndigbo Unity Forum, a pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, has solicited support for President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of 2019 general elections - The group president, Augustine Chukwudum, urged Ndigbo all over Nigeria to come out en mass to vote for President Buhari's second term - Chukwudum stated that 2023 will be Igbo turn to produce the next president of the country The Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), a pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, has urged Ndigbo to vote wisely by voting for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. The president of NUF, Augustine Chukwudum, made the call while speaking with.the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, January 1, in Enugu. Chukwudum also enjoined Ndigbo, all over the country, to come out en mass to vote for Buhari second term, “so that 2023 will be Ndigbos’ turn to produce the next President of Nigeria.’’ READ ALSO: Apostle Suleman releases 50 prophecies for 2019 He also called on Ndigbo to “say no to political slavery which PDP had

Veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, while advising people to stay true to themselves, took to social media to share his opinion on people in the industry who live fake lives. Fake it till you make it; that's the popular phrase used in the entertainment industry by people who want to become rich and famous. While this may have worked for a lot of people, actor Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD, thinks there are better ways to become successful. In a New Year message which he shared on his Instagram page, he spoke about people who do next to nothing living lavishly, stating that living a fake life until you become successful is flawed and has no guarantee. He wrote: "I’m no longer surprised when people who earn next to nothing allegedly buy multi million dollar cars and homes, after all the catch phrase is “FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT” but the question is, is faking it a guarantee to making it? Absolutely not. I have never believed the principle of faking it till you ma

- Willian is hopeful David Luiz will come to terms with Chelsea over a new deal at the Premier League club - Luiz’s current deal expires at the end of the campaign and Chelsea are unlikely to offer the Brazilian more than 12-month extension - The 30-year-old Willian currently has 18 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge Chelsea star Willian is upbeat compatriot David Luiz will reach an agreement with club chiefs and extend his stay at Stamford Bridge. According to a UK Metro report, Luiz’s current deal at west London expires at the end of the current campaign and Chelsea are not keen offering the 30-year-old Luiz more than 12-month extension, as it is the club’s policy. READ ALSO: Man Utd list Marco Rose alongside Zidane and Blanc for managerial role Since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri from Napoli last summer, Luiz has experienced a turn around this season, missing just 90 minutes of Chelsea’s Premier League fixtures so far. Interestingly, under former boss Antonio C

Wonders shall never end or what can these people be doing with the photograph of a white man in a sacrifice? An oyinbo man’s photo has been found in a sacrifice dumped at Kara Sabo, Sagamu in Ogun state. The white man’s photo was found in a clay pot used for offering sacrifices which contains eggs, palm oil and other items. According to residents of the area this is not the first time such would be found around the area. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Check out the photos of the sacrifice below: Oyinbo man’s photo found in sacrifice in Sagamu Source: UGC Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported the story of some Yahoo boys mocking a crying oyinbo man after duping him. It was reported that a set of Nigerian yahoo boys who are yet to be identified took advantage of a white old man. READ ALSO: Friend reveals last chats of handsome soldier who died fighting Boko Haram (screenshots) After duping him of his money, they had a vid

- Engr Yabagi Yusuf Sani is optimistic that Nigeria can become a better country than it had been over the years - Sani praises Nigerians for their resilience but wants them to brace up for the challenges ahead of them - The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) lists some of the porblems facing the country under the current government The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr Yabagi Yusuf Sani, wants Nigerians to brace up for the challenges ahead if they truly want to see a nation that would meet their yearnings and aspirations. Sani also praised Nigerians for their doggedness in the face of challenging economic downturn witnessed since 2015. He urged them not to be discouraged as 2019 would bring hope that will satisfy their aspirations. In his new year message to all Nigerians and made available to Legit.ng, Sani urged citizens home and abroad to be ready to face a new direction because, only such thinking “can salvage the countr

- A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi has spoken about President Muhammadu Buhari's second term bid - Prophet Owolabi on Tuesday, January 1, predicted that President Buhari would govern Nigeria beyond 2019 - He, however, urged Nigerians to learn from their past mistakes, misdeeds and shortcoming by embracing righteousness in the new year A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, on Tuesday, January 1, predicted that the tenure of the present administration under President Muhammadu Buhari would extend beyond 2019. Owolabi, general overseer Christ Apostolic Church Ori-Oke, Irapada, Omu-Aran, made the prediction during the Church’s crossover night service tagged: “Seeking for Nigeria’s Democratic Sustenance Beyond 2019” in Omu-Aran, Kwara. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cleric told the gathering that the prediction was not borne out of any personal or political interest whatsoever, but God’s divine guidance and direction for the country. READ ALS

It has just been reported that a clergy man in Zimbabwe, Pastor Tito Watts and his wife, Amanda, were arrested for selling tickets to heaven to church members. According to Egypt Today, the police disclosed that he pastor and his partner scammed several people into buying the tickets for $500 (N181,000). It was added that, the tickets is to get people into heaven without facing judgements. The police further disclosed that Pastor Watts church members have called for the release of the man of God. Watts reportedly told those who sought salvation that the tickets were made from solid gold and each ticket reserved the buyer a place in heaven. Zimbabwean pastor arrested for selling tickets to heaven for $500 Source: UGC READ ALSO: Bishop David Oyedepo releases prophesies for 2019 Pastor Watts said: “ I don’t care what the police say. The tickets are solid gold… it ain’t cut up two by fours I spray painted gold. And it was Jesus who give them to me behind the KFC and said to sell t

- Raheem Sterling believes Manchester City can beat Liverpool on Thursday, January 4 - A win for Pep Guardiola's men will help them in the race for the Premier League title - They are currently seven points behind Liverpool who are topping the EPL standings Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has expressed confidence that his club can beat Premier League leaders Liverpool in Thursday's crucial EPL encounter. But the Englishman added that this can only be possible if his teammates play to their potential against their unbeaten opponents. Liverpool are in superb form having thrashed Arsenal 5-1 in their last game, but Sterling fired a warning to his former club. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah tops 2018 world goals chart with 59 ''If we can play the way we know we can play, we can beat anyone. ‘'It’s going to be a great game on Thursday a

- A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi has spoken about President Muhammadu Buhari's second term bid - Prophet Owolabi on Tuesday, January 1, predicted that President Buhari would govern Nigeria beyond 2019 - He, however, urged Nigerians to learn from their past mistakes, misdeeds and shortcoming by embracing righteousness in the new year A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, on Tuesday, January 1, predicted that the tenure of the present administration under President Muhammadu Buhari would extend beyond 2019. Owolabi, general overseer Christ Apostolic Church Ori-Oke, Irapada, Omu-Aran, made the prediction during the Church’s crossover night service tagged: “Seeking for Nigeria’s Democratic Sustenance Beyond 2019” in Omu-Aran, Kwara. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cleric told the gathering that the prediction was not borne out of any personal or political interest whatsoever, but God’s divine guidance and direction for the country. READ ALS

- Exactly a year after her involvement in an accident which affected her mobility and claimed her mother's life, nine-year-old Islamiya now walks again - The The Ogun state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps made the disclosure on Tuesday, January 1 - Apart from the girl's mother, four other people were killed in the accident, while 13 others sustained various degrees of injury The Ogun state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has said a nine-year-old girl, Ajadi Islamiya, incapacitated in a fatal accident in 2017, now walks again, a year after the incident. Islamiya, whose mother died in the crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway on December 31, 2017, walked exactly a year on the crash anniversary . Clement Oladele, the Ogun sector commander of FRSC, announced this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun state, on Tuesday, January 1. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Legit.ng recalls that

Death is inevitable but it is more painful when a loved one died fighting for his fatherland knowing fully well he is not properly equipped with what he needs to fight in a war. A Twitter user identified as Harri Obi through his handle @Harri_Obi has shared the news of the death of a young and handsome Nigerian soldier who died fighting the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents. Obi who claimed the soldier who he identified as Ifeanyi Oseh was his friend shared details and screenshots of his last chat with him before he died. He revealed that Ifeanyi was killed on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He shared the news of his death on December 31. Read his posts below: In the late soldier's post, he shared his fear and the suffering of the military men facing Boko Haram. He also shared photos of his soldier friend and another his colleague 30 minutes before he was shot and killed. Legit.ng had reported the story of a young Nigerian soldier named Jerry Clement wh

- A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, on Tuesday, January 1, has spoken about President Muhammadu Buhari's second term bid - Prophet Owolabi predicted that President Buhari would govern Nigeria beyond 2019 - He, however, urged Nigerians to learn from their past mistakes, misdeeds and shortcoming by embracing righteousness in the new year A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, on Tuesday, January 1, predicted that the tenure of the present administration under President Muhammadu Buhari would extend beyond 2019. Owolabi, general overseer Christ Apostolic Church Ori-Oke, Irapada, Omu-Aran, made the prediction during the Church’s crossover night service tagged: “Seeking for Nigeria’s Democratic Sustenance Beyond 2019” in Omu-Aran, Kwara. The cleric told the gathering that the prediction was not borne out of any personal or political interest whatsoever, but God’s divine guidance and direction for the country. READ ALSO: PDP gave me the platform to achieve m

- A federal lawmaker has urged Nigerians to vote out all non-performing leaders in 2019 - The lawmaker said leaders who do not have the interest of the people at heart should not be allowed to come back in 2019 - Danlami Kurfi also declared his 100% support for President Buhari and the governor of Katsina state Aminu Masari A member of the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to vote out all non-performing leaders across the Nigeria. Dalami Kurfi who represents Dustima/Kurfi constituency in Katsina state said he is in total support of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Katsina state's governor, Aminu Masari's achievement since assuming office in 2015. Kurfi said it is important for all eligible voter to understand the power they carrying with their Permanent Voters' Cards and use same to make good choice of leaders in the state. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said: "Just like our nation

A former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to join hands in bringing the country close to the dreams of her founding fathers. In a 2019 New Year's message to Nigerians, Jonathan said there is hope and a future for Nigeria as the new year presents a new opportunity to be better leaders and citizens across Nigeria. Jonathan said while 2019 will surely come with its own challenges, a collective national attitude to those challenges will help ensure Nigeria survives and thrives towards these dreams. READ ALSO: Apostle Suleman releases 50 prophecies for 2019 READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with all Nigerians on the new year 2019, urging citizens to reflect on the progress the country has made under its leadership. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bay

A year does not go by without Nigerian pastors revealing their prophesies for the New Year. 2019 has come and as usual, they have started alerting Nigerians on the possible events to place in the New Year. Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has finally revealed prophesies for 2019. This he says is what Nigerians should possibly expect. Bishop Oyedepo in his New Year message at the Church’s headquarters in Sango Ota, Ogun state said nothing will tamper with the peace of Nigeria in 2019. READ ALSO: Pastor Chris Okafor allegedly acquires private jet According to the man of God, he added that the country will be changing for the better and will not experience any more bloodshed. He said: “ The prince of peace will continue to Dominate in Nigeria and Africa, we shall not see set-back anymore. Because of the saints of God in this country, Nigeria shall remain safe. The year 2019 shall be a year of humbling testimonies. ” Legit.ng earlier reported th

It appears Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga, is starting the year 2019, with a rather focused and positive mindset, following his experience in 2018. Talented rapper, MI Abaga, is finally letting the world know about the woman in his life and in a beautiful way too. Sharing an adorable photo with his girlfriend whose face was partially hidden in the shadow, he advised people to keep the important ones in their life close He wrote: "I lost things along the way.. relationships, time, investments... People .. but here is to 2019 and doing this crazy thing called life for at least another 365 days.. this picture sums up best what 2018 felt like.. keep the most important people close.. words for 2019. Blessings and light to you all!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!! " READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Judging from his post, it appears the year 2018 was one filled with challenges and a lot of lessons to be learned. Well, good thing he still

- Obasanjo says Peter Obi cannot be classified as a saint since he is alive and here on earth, not in heaven - The former president told Igbos at a gathering that Obi however qualifies as a worthy example for all politicians across the country - Obasanjo described Obi as a bundle of integrity who is worth emulating Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former Anambra state governor and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Peter Obi is not a saint. Vanguard reports that Obasanjo said this during the 2018 Ukpor Day. READ ALSO: Apostle Suleman releases 50 prophecies for 2019 According to Obasanjo, Obi could not be a saint because mortals cannot be one except if the person is dead and lives in heaven. The former Nigerian leader noted that saints live in heaven and as such, saintly attributes could not be granted to mortals. However, Obasanjo said that among Nigerian politicians, Obi should be held out as an example, describing the former gov

- The government of Congo has shut down internet across the Central African country - The government made the decision in order to prevent social media speculations about election results - The citizens of Congo went to the poll on Sunday, December 30, 2018, to choose a successor to President Joseph Kabila In a bid to prevent social media speculations about presidential election results, the government of Congo has shut down internet across the Central African country. The decision was taken by the government following malfunction of machines and other problems during the election, which was held on Sunday, December 30, 2018, The Washington Post reports. Legit.ng gathers that Congolese went to the poll to choose a successor to President Joseph Kabila in what could be Congo's first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from Belgium in 1960. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda According to report, of

Many of Nigerian pastors are known to own private jets which they claimed they use in propagating the gospel. It makes their movement faster and helps them reach farther places to preach the gospel. The general overseer of the Mountain of Miracles and Liberation Ministries, Dr Chris Okafor, has joined the league of pastors who owns private jets in Nigeria. This is happening just two years after he was rumoured to own a private jet. The earlier rumour was said to have been spread by a blogger who claimed the information was leaked to him by one of the members Pastor Okafor's church. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Pastor Chris Okafor allegedly acquires private jet. Source: UGC Source: UGC In a swift reaction to the rumour, the church issued a press statement dismissing the rumour. But all that has changed now as Legit.ng gathered that the man of God now truly owns a private jet. Pastor Chris Okafor allegedly acquires

- Solomon Ita-Enang debunked allegations by some lawmakers that the executive was underfunding the National Assembly 2018 budget to achieve a predetermined objective - Ita-Enang, Senior special Assistant to the president on National Assembly matters, said the allegation was untrue - The president’s aide maintained that he federal lawmakers remained the arm of government that had so far received the highest releases of the federal government The presidency on Monday, December 31, said the allegations by some federal lawmakers that the executive was deliberately underfunding the National Assembly 2018 budget, in order to achieve a predetermined objective was not true. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Solomon Ita-Enang made this known in Abuja. Ita-Enang noted that the federal lawmakers remained the arm of government that had so far received the highest releases of the federal government based on the revenue accruable to the

- Chelsea have pulled out of £75m transfer for Real Madrid star Isco - The Spanish international demanded for more money following PSG late interest - Chelsea chiefs were set to seal Isco's deal and had agreed to cough out about £100m to include add-ons Premier league giants Chelsea have surprisingly called off their case for Real Madrid midfielder Isco after the Spaniard demanded for extra money. According to a UK Sun report, Chelsea and Isco representatives had agreed a £75m deal with other add-ons sending the deal to £100m, but the Los Blancos star suddenly demanded for more ‘cash’ after late interest from Paris Saint-Germain. READ ALSO: Man Utd list Marco Rose alongside Zidane and Blanc for managerial role Isco now faces a tough spell at the Los Blancos as the Santiago dwellers were looking forward to cash in on a midfielder no longer in the club’s long-term plans. On the other hand, Chelsea boss Mauricio Sarri is reportedly devastated with the club’s decision with th

- Nigeria expected a daily production of 500 tonnes of rice in Kano by June 2019 - The Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Subhash Chand, said the rice production will take place in Kano-based Amarava Rice Mill - According to Chand, the investment was part of the overall efforts of the High Commission to help Nigeria attain self-sufficiency in rice production Kano-based Amarava Rice Mill says it is targeting to record 500 tonnes of daily production by June, just as it hit 250 tonnes to boost local self-sufficiency. Subhash Chand, the Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, January 1, in Abuja. NAN recalls that the multi-million naira state-of-the-art rice mill, owned by an Indian national, was inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari in Kano in December. The diplomat assured that the production capacity of the mill was being expanded to hit 500 tonnes by June. He added that the investment was part of th

Kano-based Amarava Rice Mill says it is targeting to record 500 tonnes of daily production by June, just as it hit 250 tonnes to boost local self-sufficiency. Subhash Chand, the Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, January 1, in Abuja. NAN recalls that the multimillion Naira state-of-the-art rice mill, owned by an Indian national, was inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari in Kano in December. The diplomat assured that the production capacity of the mill was being expanded to hit 500 tonnes by June. He added that the investment was part of the overall efforts of the High Commission to help Nigeria attain self-sufficiency in rice production. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Chand said that India was supportive of Nigeria’s efforts to fully localise rice production, disclosing that many Indian companies were already among the leading millers in Niger