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- The Miyetti Allah group has promised the Ondo state government of its readiness to work for peace and security - Alhaji Muhammad Kirowa, the national president of the group, on Wednesday, January 9, said that it will do its utmost to fish out criminals in the state - Governor Akeredolu urged members of the association to quickly inform security agents about suspected criminals in their group The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Wednesday, January 9, resolved to address the incessant kidnappings and destruction of farmlands in Ondo state. The resolution followed a stakeholders’ meeting held at the governor’s office in Akure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, which was at the instance of the state government, was to find a lasting solution to the farmers -herders clashes and other criminal acts. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Alhaji Muhammad Kirowa, the national ...

Editor's note: Azu Ishiekwene is a member of the board of the Global Editors Network writes on the security situation in Zamfara state. He also analyses efforts so far made by the governor and the Zamfara state government in finding solution to the menace ravaging the state. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Legit.ng. Your own opinion articles are welcome at info@corp.legit.ng— drop an email telling us what you want to write about and why. More details in Legit.ng’s step-by-step guide for guest contributors. We’re ready to trade your news for our money: submit news and photo reports from your area using our Citizen Journalism App. Contact us if you have any feedback, suggestions, complaints or compliments. We are also available on Twitter. Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari, offered Greek gift as Christmas present: his soon-to-be-vacant official stool is not worth t...

Wealth is something a lot of people hope to experience so they can make their wildest dreams become a reality. However time has shown that different individuals have various reactions to being prosperous. Many people all over the globe know about Facebook founder, Mark Zukerberg. Despite being one of the richest people in the world according to Forbes, his style is quite understated and he can easily be mistaken for a regular guy on the block. On the other hand, Nigerian big boy, Emeka Okonkwo, better known as E-Money is another personality that does not leave many in doubt about his wealth. His grand displays on social media are enough to leave people daydreaming about what they would spend their money on if they are lucky enough to attain his level of success. Today we want to compare the powerful machines in the garages of these two wealthy individuals. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria E-Money is no doubt a lover of powerfu...

- A pro-democracy group asked Soyinka to stop supporting Buhari - CDNDC implored Nigerians to be careful of Soyinka - The group reacted to Soyinka's attack on Obasanjo Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution (CDNDC), a pro-democracy group, has asked Professor Wole Soyinka, a nobel laureate, to stop supporting President Muhammadu Buhari and attacking former President Olusegun Obasanjo. CDNDC implored Nigerians to be very careful of the nobel laureate while saying Soyinka has “sacrificed his hard-earned reputation and honour” in supporting Buhari, The Punch reports. READ ALSO: Buhari’s anti-corruption war is mere propaganda - Saraki gives reasons In a statement, the group reacted to Soyinka's alleged attack on the former president on Wednesday, January 9 during a BBC News symposium in Abuja. The president of the group, Ariyo-Dare Atoye, appealed to Soyinka to “stop worsening” his reputation. He said: “If the professor had been referring to a certain p...

- Liverpool defence-line are currently undergoing injury crisis - Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren are on the sidelines - The Reds have turned their attentions to James Tarkowski Premier League side Liverpool are looking to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski on loan with the aim to solve their injury crisis. The Reds need reinforcements in the January transfer window especially in the defence-line where Dejan Lovren recently suffered a hamstring injury in the defeat against Wolves. The Croatia international has now joined England star Joe Gomez along with Joel Matip on the sidelines. READ ALSO: Real Madrid defeat Leganes 3-0 in last 16 Copa del Rey tie And according to British news media outlet The Sun, the current league leaders are tending towards Burnley defender Tarkowski on loan. But the Turf-Moor outfit have insisted on a permanent deal for the defender, slapping a hefty £50million price-tag on the England international. PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com upgrades to L...

- Nigerian Army has charged members of the public to cooperate and support ongoing operations to weed out the infiltrating terrorists - Army Spokesman Onyema Nwachukwu said any civilian that fails to report would be treated as terrorists - Nwachukwu, however, said some elements of Boko Haram terrorists have infiltrated some villages in the fringes of Maiduguri city Authorities at the headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole, a military counterinsurgency outfit in northeast Nigeria, Thursday, January 10, threatened to treat civilians who hide useful information about Boko Haram as terrorists. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesman of counterinsurgency operation, Onyema Nwachukwu. The statement read: “There is credible information and evidence that in a bid to further intensify their psychological war and instil fear on the citizens, some elements of Boko Haram terrorists have infiltrated some villages in the fringes of Maiduguri city. READ ALSO: Buhari’s anti-corru...

- Anthony Joshua strikes a pose alongside Man United star Paul Pogba in Dubai - The 29-year-old recently shared a post with former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo when they both met in Dubai - Joshua is taking time off from 2018 and also preparing for his fight in April this year Barely one week after being sighted posing with Juve star Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Joshua has once again taken to social media and share a picture with Paul Pogba while holidaying in Dubai. The British professional boxer Anthony Joshua has been in the middle-eastern country for the winter break as he prepares for his next big fight in April. He wore black Hugo Boss tracksuit as one of the members of his entourage joined the superstars in the picture with Pogba. READ ALSO: Mourinho set for another job after being paid £15m by Man United Daily Mail reports that the 29-year-old seem to have escaped the chilly weather in the United Kingdom during this period. The Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Sols...

Celebrity clashes in the media industry have always been in existence all around the world and the Nigerian entertainment industry is not left out. It is well known news that 2baba and Blackface who were once members of now defunct musical group, Plantshun Boiz, have been at loggerheads for some years now. Things are still not like they used to be between the two as Blackface has now taken to his Instagram page to declare the start of an official war. Legit.ng had earlier reported in July, 2018, of a N50 million lawsuit that was slammed against Blackface by 2baba’s camp over the popular hit song African Queen. The battle has now taken a new turn as Blackface as taken to his Instagram page to declare an open war on 2baba. In the post, he tagged the official handle of the popular musician and accused him of secretly taking secret shots. PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app READ ALSO: 2Baba Idibia’s daughter Olivia marks 5th birthday in style Bl...

- Ohaneze Ndigbo said it has not endorsed the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku, or any other presidential candidates in the forthcoming general election - The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation said it was some Igbo friends of Atiku that recently endorsed him, not Ohaneze Ndigbo - The Igbo group, however, said it will soon meet to take a holistic position on the 2019 general elections, adding that it will identify with candidates that promise restructuring The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has denied endorsing Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election. The deputy national publicity secretary of the organisation, Chuks Ibegbu, disclosed this on Thursday, January 10, in Enugu at a media briefing to mark the second anniversary of the current executive of the organisation, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Ibegbu said that the clarification became necessary following misconceptions...

- An NYSC member, one Feranmi Odedele, has been arraigned in an Osogbo magistrate's court, for reckless driving and the killing of one Pelumi Olasunkanmi, a roadside hawker - The deceased, who was selling garden eggs by the roadside, was hit by Odedele, who was said to have driven the car in a reckless manner - The accused person was, however, granted bail in the sum of N500,000 while the matter was adjourned till January 30, 2019, for mention One Feranmi Odedele, 29, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, was arraigned before an Osogbo chief magistrates’ court for reckless driving and the killing of one Pelumi Olasunkanmi, on Wednesday, January 9. Olasunkanmi, a 16-year-old JSS3 pupil of the Coker Memorial High School, Ikirun, died on Friday, January 4, after being hit by a car driven by Odedele along the Osogbo-Gbongan Road, Punch reports. READ ALSO: Elections: Don't collect food from politicians - INEC warns NYSC members Legit.ng gathers that the decea...

- The consul-general of Nigeria in New York, Ben Okoyen, has revealed why Nigerians in diaspora cannot participate in home election - According him, lack of reliable database is one of the underlying factors delaying the implementation of diaspora voting - He, however, stressed the need for Nigerians overseas to be united so as to produce a reliable database The consul-general of Nigeria in New York, Ben Okoyen, has revealed that a lack of reliable database is one of the underlying factors delaying the implementation of diaspora voting by Nigerians outside their homeland. Okoyen said this when members of Legacy Initiative International Advocacy, US chapter, visited Nigeria House in New York, NAN reports. Legit.ng gathers that the consul-general stressed the need for Nigerians overseas to be united so as to produce a reliable database. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The Nigerian envoy explained that the Nigerian Diaspo...

- The price of oil has risen to $60 per barrel, and has shored up confidence in the 2019 budget estimates - The 2019 budget estimates placed the oil price dependent revenue at $60 per barrel - However, a source from OPEC, who craved anonymity, says the market is still uncertain, adding that price can leap further or drop, even beyond expectation. The price of oil has raised hope for Nigeria's 2019 budget as it increased to $60 per barrel following the resolve of members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) not to pump excess oil into the volatile market. Vanguard reports that OPEC has continued to withdraw excess oil from the international market. According to report, prices of Brent, West Texas Intermediate, WTI, and OPEC Basket of 14 crudes stand at $60.00, $59.91 and $56.11 per barrel respectively. Legit.ng gathers that a source from OPEC said the market was still uncertain in the market as price could leap further or drop, even beyond expectation. ...

There comes a time when a man is faced with several challenges, dilemmas and tough decisions. One of such is deciding how to equally balance the affection one has for a wife and a mother. Given that these two people are important parts of a man's life, it can be hard deciding who to spend more money or shower affection on. Considering the problems many men have faced with regards to this issue, Legit.ng conducted a poll to decide what Nigerians think about this dilemma. It would be useful to know how men in the society deal with this issue. The poll centered on this question - Who should a man spend more money on, his wife or his mother? Several interesting responses have trailed this post shared on both the Facebook and Twitter pages of Legit.ng. On Facebook page, 54 percent of voters asserted that men should spend more money on their wives than on their mothers. The remaining 46 percent stood for the mother as the one person who should receive more from a man than his wife. ...

- Scores of APC women and youth locked down Ilorin to stage a peaceful rally in support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election - The rally was organized by Making A Different (MAD) for Kwara and Kawu Modibbo Group - The Kwara state APC chairman, Bashir Bolarinwa urged aggrieved members of the party to forget their grievances and work for the success of APC at polls The Kwara state capital, Ilorin was on Wednesday, January 9, locked down by scores of All Progressives Congress (APC) women and youth who staged a peaceful rally in support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election, Daily Trust reports. Legit.ng gathered that the rally which was organized by Making A Different (MAD) for Kwara and Kawu Modibbo Group saw the procession affecting human and vehicular traffic on the popular Muritala Mohammed way. The rally started around the popular Post Office Roundabout in the metropolis at 9.30 am and ended at the campaign office of a former APC governorship aspirant Ishaq Modibbo...

Dear readers, my name is Bayo Olupohunda, Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Editor-in-Chief. "Our team has always been on a journey of discovery" - Bayo Olupohunda, legit.ng Editor-in-Chief Source: UGC As you know, NAIJ.com has upgraded to Legit.ng. Let me reveal the details of this tremendous change. Our team has always been on a journey of discovery. Since 2012 we have been exploring diverse formats and topics and analysing audience preferences to create the most relevant content. We were never afraid to implement something new. Now we are ready for our greatest experiment – name change. Bayo Olupohunda, Legit.ng Editor-in-Chief, and Goke Olaegbe, Legit.ng Managing Director, celebrating the upgrade from NAIJ.com to Legit.ng Source: Original One of our main principles is integrity. We always check the facts before publishing to avoid confusion or misleading our readers. That is the reason we choose Legit.ng name. It reveals our core values and principles and helps us to...

- The people of Ekiti state stand to gain quite a lot from the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari during the February 16 - This was the position of the deputy governor of the state, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, as at Wednesday, January 9, in Ado-Ekiti - Egbeyemi said that both indigenes and residents will enjoy a good standard of living if they are led by the same party at federal and state levels Ekiti deputy governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, on Wednesday, January 9, said it would be beneficial for the people of the state to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 16 presidential election. Egbeyemi said this in a statement signed by his special assistant (media), Odunayo Ogunmola. According to the statement, the deputy governor made the remarks when he received officials of the chapter of the presidential support committee for Buhari/Osinbajo in his office in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng:...

It is often claimed that some women have boyfriends for various reasons. Some of these women reportedly have men who play different roles in their lives such as recharging their phones, gadgets, cars, house rents, toiletries, fashion items and much more. However, a pretty young lady identified as Nonny Blessing on Facebook, disclosed that she is got a very good man who gives her the sum of N100,000 to buy only ice cream. It is obvious that Blessing went all out to mock broke guys who cannot provide for their girlfriends. READ ALSO: Davido promises Ikorodu Bois N1m for perfectly mimicking Senator Dino Melaye (video, photos) Blessings post reads: “ When you have a good boyfriend not all this poor poor boys that can’t give there girlfriend 100,000 to use and buy ice cream thanks to my boyfriend kiss kiss. ” See post below: Looking at the picture, Blessing was seen wearing a hair bonnet as she holds the bundle of cash in her hands. She was obviously flaunting it in order to intimid...

- South African rapper shows off his new mansion on social media - The award-winning rapper is one of the biggest stars in Africa - He is a recording artist and a record producer 28-year-old South African rapper has taken to social media to show off his multi-million mansion. The rapper shared a photo of the mansion on his Instagram with a caption describing it as his home. The rapper identified as Cassoer Nyovest is known as one of the biggest rappers in Africa. He is a recording artist and a record producer. Nyovest who was born Refiloe Maele Phoolo on December 16, 1990, in Mahikeng. The 28-year-old rapper became known as a rapper after he released his debut album Tsholofelo in July, 2014. READ ALSO : Odion Ighalo opens multi-million naira mansion, gifts his wife a Range Rover (photos) Legit.ng gathered that the rapper is currently signed to his own independent label and media company, Family Tree. PAY ATTENTION : Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app ...