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- The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, says Muhammadu Buhari has not yet reached a decision regarding participating in the presidential debate scheduled for January 19 - Adesina says the that president’s s decision on the issue will be made public to Nigerians in due time The PDP says Buhari must attend the debate as its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is ready to debate with the president in any location he chooses, even if it was inside aso villa President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to decide on whether he would appear at the presidential debate scheduled for January 19 by the Nigeria Election Debate Group, the presidency has disclosed. The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, told Daly Independent on Thursday, January 3, that Buhari’s decision will be made public in due time. READ ALSO: Just in: Why we won’t remove Amina Zakari as head of polls collation centre - INEC “ When it gets to that decision,

All hell has broken loose on social media following Singer Burna boy's most recent statement where he boldly proclaimed that Nigeria is home to the largest group of 'Backward unprogressive fools'. It all started when the Gbona crooner was selected alongside Mr Eazi to perform at the Coachella show set to hold in April 2019 . Rather than be proud as one of the only two Africna artistes selected to perform, Burn Boy complained that his name was written is small print as opposed to bold fonts like major headliners of the show. Many Nigerians came for him saying he was being unnecessarily rude and proud and should pipe down as being featured in Coachella is enough recognition. Rather than celebrate, Burna Boy, took to Instagram to call out the organisers of the event which led to him trending on several social media platform on January 3. Some Nigerians believe that his dramatic reaction was an attempt to gain the attention of people who will be attending the event so they c

Recently, Legit.ng reported that singers Mr Eazi and Burna Boy were selected as choice musicians to participate in one of the world's biggest music event Coachella. After the news broke, it was also said that Damini Ogulu who is known as Burna Boy took to Instagram to call out the organisers of the program. According to him, he did not like that his name was spelt out in small font. He demanded that Coachella make a correction to the way they wrote his stage name. In his address to the organisers of the music festival which is to start in April, the Gbona crooner called himself an African giant. This statement sparked a lot of controversy amongst Nigerians who interpreted it to mean that he was proud and rude. It would appear that Burna Boy who was largely trolled by many did not take the insults very lightly. He took it to heart or why else would the phenomenal Nigerian singer take to his page to call out many Nigerians and tag them as "backward, unprogressive fools"

Nigeria is divided into 36 states and one federal capital territory, which, in turn, are divided into 774 local government areas. We made for you the list of the top 10 largest states in Nigeria as well as top facts about each of them. Top 10 largest state in Nigeria by land mass Let's take a closer look at each of the top ten states starting from the number 10. 10. Kebbi State Short information: Kebbi State is bordered by Sokoto State, Niger State, Zamfara State, Dosso Region in the Republic of Niger and the nation of Benin Date created: 27 August, 1991 Capital: Birnin Kebbi Total area: 36,800 km2 Total population (2006): 3,256,541 Time zone: UTC+1 (GMT) Number of Local Government Areas: 21 (Aleiro, Arewa Dandi, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Dandi, Fakai, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Koko/Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Sakaba, Shanga, Suru, Danko/Wasagu, Yauri, Zuru) Picture from en.wikipedia.org READ ALSO: 18 local governments in Cross River state and thei

- ASUU has asked INEC not to depend on its members and students for the upcoming general elections - The lecturer's body said INEC can look elsewhere for its adhoc staff during the election - Before now, INEC had always engaged members of ASUU, students and NYSC members as adhoc staff during elections The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to depend on students and lecturers for the upcoming general elections, The Cable reports. Deji Omole, chairman of ASUU, University of Ibadan (UI), made this known in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Thursday, January 3. Omole who was responding to INEC's worry that the strike will affect the elections if it continues till February, said even if ASUU was not on strike, its members participation in the election would have been voluntary and subject to each individual. PAY ATTENTION: Access your favourite news site Legit.ng instantly in 3 simple steps His words

- French League giants PSG set to beat Arsenal to the signing of Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure - The 26-year-old has been in superb form for the Hornets this season with three goals and five assists in 21 EPL matches - The Parisians are plotting to offer a bid of around $50m for the star who rescued a point for his side against Newcastle United in their last 2018 encounter Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has reportedly emerged as top transfer target for French League giants Paris Saint Germain. The Parisians are preparing to make a £50 million bid offer for the 26-year-old who has scored three Premier League goals and assisted five others so far this campaign. Since his dream move to the English topflight in 2016 from Rennes, he has scored 11 goals in 77 EPL appearances for the Hornets. READ ALSO: Ghanaian footballer Justice Selasi Oko dies in Zambia His performances has now attracted attention from top European clubs, with PSG leading the way with an impressive offer f

Recently, Legit.ng reported that singers Mr Eazi and Burna Boy were selected as choice musicians to participate in one of the world's biggest music event Coachella. After the news broke, it was also said that Damini Ogulu who is known as Burna Boy took to Instagram to call out the organisers of the program. According to him, he did not like that his name was spelt out in small font. He demanded that Coachella make a correction to the way they wrote his stage name. In his address to the organisers of the music festival which is to start in April, the Gbona crooner called himself an African giant. This statement sparked a lot of controversy amongst Nigerians who interpreted it to mean that he was proud and rude. It would appear that Burna Boy who was largely trolled by many did not take the insults very lightly. He took it to heart or why else would the phenomenal Nigerian singer take to his page to call out many Nigerians and tag them as "backward, unprogressive fools"

Bible verses about children give the needed answers to all the questions which arise in families. The first child to a parent created the eternal problem of human relationships, which originated in the Garden of Eden! The first to break this once-perfect relationship was our great grandparent, the first man - Adam. How much has been said and written on this endless subject since then? However, the biggest wisdom is still gathered in the Holy Scripture. Photo: JumPic.com Source: UGC Bible verses about your child Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Ephesians 6:4: Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. 1 Timothy 5:4: But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. Ephesians 6:1-3: Children, obey y

- The candidate of the APC for Ovia federal constituency election, Dennis Idahosa, says PDP's greatest blunder is fielding Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2019 elections - Idahosa says this has given President Muhammadu Buhari the edge to coast home to victory in the forthcoming elections - According to Idahosa, Buhari would have had a little bit of chance if PDP had fielded a candidate with integrity The candidacy of former vice president Atiku Abubakar as the presidential flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been described as the greatest blunder of the opposition party by a House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Dennis Idahosa. Idahosa, who is contesting for the Ovia federal constituency in Edo state, stated this while commenting on the chances of President Buhari against the PDP presidential candidate, Punch reports. Legit.ng gathers that Idahosa said the opposition party made a mistake by giving its pres

- About 17 legislative councils in Abia state have been closed down - John Okeiyi, state commissioner for Information, has confirmed the occurrence - Okeiyi said tenure of council chairmen and the legislative arm expired in 2018 Emerging reports have claimed that Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia state governor, has dismissed the 17 local government chairmen and closed down their legislative councils Ikpeazu's action was contained in a statement by Chief John Okeiyi, the state commissioner for Information on Thursday, January 3. Leadership reports that Okeiyi said the tenure of the council chairmen and the legislative arm expired on December 28. Governor Ikpeazu directed the state Independent electoral Commission to commence preparations for the conduct of new elections into the various elective positions within the local government system. READ ALSO: Appointment of Buhari's niece, Amina Zakari, is like match fixing - HURIWA The statement read: “As required by relevant state law, t

Popular Disc Jockey and music artist Florence Otedola but better known as DJ Cuppy is one of the female Nigerian singers who is constantly tackled by her fans. Talking about DJ Cuppy is easy as she is the daughter to Nigerian billionaire and oil magnate, Femi Otedola. She recently took to her Instastory to reveal she rented the whole cinema to hang out with her friends. DJ Cuppy rented out the IMAX Cinemas Lekki just to watch Mo Abudu’s new movie, Chief Daddy with two of her friends. DJ Cuppy rents whole cinema to watch movie with her friends Source: UGC READ ALSO: He beats me till I lost consciousness - Lady links DJ Xgee's death to experience she had with her ex She shared the pictures with the caption: “ RENTED OUT @FILMHOUSELEKKI TO WATCH #CHIEFDADDYMOVIE. BROUGHT MY BABIES WITH ME #AUNTYCUPPY. ” It could be recalled that before her affair with Davido’s manager Asa Asika hit the rocks, the Disc Jockey once rented out a cinema to watch a movie with her ex-lover. DJ C

Social media is currently buzzing with the story of a man who was arrested for robbing his cousin of everything he returned with on his visit to Nigeria. Blood may be thicker than water but it appears in this situation, the importance of family was thrown away alongside caution. A young man identified as Ebube Osinachi Okoye, left many people in shock after he robbed his own cousin. According to reports, the cousin who was on a holiday visit in Nigeria when the said cousin came around and robbed him of everything including his last pound sterling. The victim revealed that Okoye was his most trusted cousin. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Osinachi Okoye after his arrest Source: UGC Luck ran out on the thief after he was caught on January 3, in Ekwulobia, Anambra State, and some of the stolen properties were recovered from his girlfriend. READ ALSO: 24-year-old driver steals ex-boss' car and dog to celebrate Christmas The

- The federal government gave marching orders to the contractor to deliver the Lagos-Ibadan rail line - It also noted that it was important to get the Iju-Agbado section of the project ready this month as commercial activities become more intense - FG, through the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, also directed that the project get ready for test-run in the next two weeks The federal government on Thursday, January 3, gave marching orders to the contractor handling the Lagos-Ibadan rail line to deliver the Iju (Lagos) to Agbado (Ogun) section of the project within the next two weeks. It stated that although there had been a considerable improvement on the project, it was important to get the Iju-Agbado section ready this month as commercial activities were more pronounced on the specified location, NAN reports. Legit.ng gathers this came as the renowned economist and chief executive of financial derivatives company, Bismarck Rewane, stated that the Lagos-Ibadan rail pro

- Afenifere has lambasted APC over its promise to give presidential slot to southwest in 2023 - Yinka Odumakin, the spokesperson of the group, said that the Yorubas would prefer restructuring than presidency in 2023 - The Lagos state DG of the Buhari/Osinbajo presidential campaign, Moshood Salvador, accused Atiku Abubakar and Afenifere of deceiving the southwest with restructuring The pan Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, has said that the southwest would prefer to vote for a presidential candidate who would push for the restructuring of the country over the prospect of a 2023 presidency. Daily Sun reports that Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, on Thursday, January 3, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is deceiving the southwest by promising them the 2023 presidency, a promise the party also made to the southeast. Legit.ng gathered that Odumakin said Yoruba would vote for restructuring over the prospect of a 2023 presidency because it is the only condition in which the zon

- INEC has responded to claims that Amina Zakari, the new head of polls collation centre, will be used to rig the elections - The electoral body said that even as head of the committee, Zakari will still not be involved in the collation of results after the elections - The electoral umpire therefore said that it has no plans to recall Zakari's new appointment as demanded by the PDP The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has no plan to remove Amina Zakari as head of the collation centre committee for the forthcoming polls.. Moreover, INEC refuted reports that Zakari, virtue of her office, will take part in the collation of results after the elections, The Cable reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Zakari was appointed the head of the committee on Thursday, January 3, when it inaugurated key committees for the polls, a move which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bitterly objected t

Editors' note: In this timely piece, the writer, Buchi Obichie, laments over the seeming misplaced priorities of the security agencies. She points out that while men are dying on the battle front against insurgents in the north-east, the Police Force is more concerned with going after individuals like Dino Melaye! She, however, ends with a crucial advise to the senator. I originally had a different post in mind for today. I had written a political satire; something to make people laugh as the year 2019 opened up. I wanted to keep things light and breezy...nothing too deep. However, an online post made me change my plans. It wasn't anything I hadn't seen before... or written about before, for that matter ; yet it stirred me deeply. It made me mad in my spirit, angry and deeply sad at the same time...sad enough to shed a few quiet tears. It was a post about another young soldier who had fallen to his death at the hands of Boko Haram terrorists. READ ALSO: 2019: The '

- The Association of White Witches in Nigeria (AWWN) says Atiku Abubakar can win the 2019 presidential election on a condition - The witches warn Atiku to hearken to the voice of wisdom and not behave like Goodluck Jonathan who did not take their advice serious - The AWWN also warns INEC not to allow itself be used or try to manipulate the election results in favour of one candidate The Association of White Witches in Nigeria (AWWN) is asking the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 16 election, Atiku Abubakar, to avoid the mistake made by Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. The AWWN warned that Atiku must listen to ‘wise counsel’ if he must not give himself up for defeat like Jonathan did in 2015 which made him lose to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group expressed belief that Atiku can redeem Nigerians from hunger and poverty orchestrated by the bad economic policies of the present administration, but that he must hear

- About 17 legislative councils in Abia state have been closed down - John Okeiyi, state commissioner for Information, has confirmed the occurrence - Okeiyi said tenure of council chairmen and the legislative arm expired in 2018 Emerging reports have claimed that Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia state governor, has dismissed the 17 local government chairmen and closed down their legislative councils Ikpeazu's action was contained in a statement by Chief John Okeiyi, the state commissioner for Information on Thursday, January 3. Okeiyi said the tenure of the council chairmen and the legislative arm expired on December 28. Governor Ikpeazu directed the state Independent electoral Commission to commence preparations for the conduct of new elections into the various elective positions within the local government system. READ ALSO: Appointment of Buhari's niece, Amina Zakari, is like match fixing - HURIWA The statement read: “As required by relevant state law, the chairmen and other ele