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Breaking: Our website has been hacked by desperate people - APC raises alarm

The All Progressives Congress has alleged that its official website, apc.com.ng, has been hacked by what it termed desperate people with evil intentions. Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the national publicity secretary of the party, raised an alarm over the alleged hacking in a press release on Saturday, January 12. The party said the alleged hackers had posted unauthorised content posted on our pages. “Our attention has just been drawn to the fact that the APC’s official website, apc.com.ng has been hacked with unauthorised content posted on our pages, the release read. “I have instructed that the site be taken down. Steps are underway to clean it up, strengthen the security, and restore it as soon as possible. “We won’t allow the desperate people to succeed in their evil plots. When Legit.ng visited the website at the time of reporting this story, there was an inscription which stating: Our website is under maintenance.” Meanwhile, the emergence of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential

Wicked evil - Endowed Nollywood actress blasts friend who told her to reduce her hips

It has become a trend for some ladies to spend so much money in re-shaping their body in order to look more attractive for their men. While some spend much money on this, other women are naturally endowed with these gifts. Actress Anita Joseph has taken to social media to rain insults at a friend who told her to reduce the massive size of her hips and bum. She passed her message across by sharing a picture of her curvy self on Instagram. Joseph called the person wicked evil. She added that some people pay millions of cash to have the kind of body she has. READ ALSO: Simi’s manager finally speaks on the singer’s wedding to Adekunle Gold Her post reads: “ So someone said to me today. Please Anita you need to reduce ur hips and bum. Excuse me reduce these hips and bum? This body that people pay millions to have now? And God gave me for free you say I should wat??? waka shege gi dere wicked evil person are you maaad. Ezigbo kitikpa na Enwe ‘ro nne na Nna gba gi dere #curvynita #

Breaking: FG reportedly asks CJN Onnoghen to vacate office over alleged false asset declaration

The federal Government has declared war against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen asking him to immediately vacate his exalted office as Head of the Nation’s judiciary over alleged sundry asset declaration issues. In a move to force Justice Onnoghen out of office, the Federal Government will on Monday January 14, 2019 arraigned the CJN before the Justice Danladi Yakubu led- Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in Abuja on charges of failures to declare his assets as required by law and for operating Bank Domiciliary Foreign Currency Accounts. The charge sighted against Justice Onnoghe has already being filed and served on him last Friday at his official residence in Abuja preparatory for his appearance at the tribunal. The Federal Government among others is accusing Nigeria’s Head of the Judiciary of refusal to declare his assets in breach of the provision of the Code of Conduct Bureau Act. He is also being accused of maintaining Domiciliary foreign cur

Pochettino commends Man United interim boss Solskjaer for an important reason

- Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has showered encomiums on Man United interim handler Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - The former striker was appointed as on a temporary basis after the sack of Jose Mourinho in December Mauricio Pochettino has commended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of welcoming Manchester United to Wembley on Sunday, January 13, for their second clash of the season in the league. The Spurs boss has it that Ole's move of bringing in Red Devils veteran ex-gaffer Alex Ferguson back into the frame of Old Trafford has rekindled the clubs energy and winning spirit. Skysports reports that the interim manager invited the worlds most successful manager to the training grounds in the hopes of turning around United's fortune. READ ALSO: Bayern Munich star Robben tells Chelsea youngster Hudson Odoi to take his chances And now the Argentine, who is still strongly tipped to be Manchester United's next handler despite Solskjaer giving him a run for it, has revealed his deep, f

Arsenal fans in shock as star player set to miss West Ham match

- Mesut Ozil's name was omitted for Arsenal's game against West Ham - The German playmaker confirmed he returned to full to fitness recently - The former Real Madrid star has been with a move out of the Emirates Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil has not been included in Unai Emery's squad that will face West Ham in the London derby. The Gunners playmaker was expected to make the starting XI after confirming he was back into full fitness having being left out in their previous matches. The ex-German midfielder did not even travel with the squad which will cast doubts about his future at the Emirates. READ ALSO: Thierry Henry confirms Monaco's interest in signing Chelsea star Mitchy Batshuayi And fans were shocked by the news that the £350,000-a-week star is not involved in their week 22 crunch Premier League fixture set to hold at the London Stadium. Ozil even took to Twitter handle on Friday, January 11, to confirm he had completed a week of training, hinting he

Python Dance: Army apprehends hoodlums causing mayhem in Sokoto (photo)

- Seven suspected hoodlums have been arrested by the troops of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto state - The suspects were accused of causing mayhem, extorting and threatening the lives of innocent citizens along Sokoto-Gusau road - Five machetes, two knives, two catapults, two long sticks, one tyre ream, three bottles of codeine and stones were recovered from the suspects Troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto state have arrested seven suspected hoodlums accused of causing mayhem, extorting and threatening the lives of innocent citizens along Sokoto-Gusau road. Legit.ng gathers that the disclosure was made by acting deputy director of army public relations, Major Clement Abiade, who said the suspects were being profiled. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The statement read: "Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army in Sokoto on the 9 January 2019 at about 6.30pm while on routine patrol for the safety and serenity

You dropped your marriage for our sake - Teen actress Regina Daniels celebrates mom on her birthday

Birthdays is a special day, and try as much as people do, it is also a day friends, family members and even the celebrants are allowed to be emotional. Such is the case of teenage actress, Regina Daniels, and in her case, it is not her birthday but that of her mother, Rita Daniels and the young act cannot keep calm. Regina took to social media to celebrate her mother, Rita, on her birthday. While sharing lovely photos of her mother, Regina revealed how her mother sacrificed her marriage for her and her siblings. She also noted that she sacrificed her career in Nollywood for her. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria In another post she shared their love up photos on movie set: READ ALSO: Nollywood actor Prince Jide Kosoko turns 65, colleagues, family and friends celebrate him Regina Daniels has a special way of celebrating her loved ones on their birthday. Legit.ng reported how she wished she gets married to her eld

2019: Victory certain for Buhari, El-Rufai - Kaduna deputy governor

- Kaduna state deputy governor, Barnabas Bantex said President Buhari and Governor El-Rufai will win their re-election bid - The deputy governor expressed confidence that Buhari’s and El-Rufai’s track records would work for them - Bantex added that the APC is only waiting to celebrate the outcome of the elections Kaduna state deputy governor, Barnabas Bantex, has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Nasir El-Rufai will emerge victorious in the 2019 presidential and governorship elections respectively. Bantex, who spoke on Saturday, January 12, during a campaign tour of Zonkwa, Zangon Kataf local government area of the state, said that the chances of APC winning the general election at the federal and state levels were high. Bantex said that he was confident that Buhari’s and El-Rufai’s track records would work for them at the polls, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: 2019: Plateau APC Rep defects to PDP, gives reasons He said that th

NLC seeks prosecution of parents, guardians of street children; says children have lost destinies due to street begging

- The Niger state chapter of the NLC has called on the state government to prosecute parents and guardians of street children for child abuse offences - According to the NLC, a lot of children have lost their destinies due to street begging - The congress insisted that underage children cannot be patrolling the streets begging for money and food when they are supposed to be learning in a formal school system The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Niger state on Saturday, January 12, called on the state government to prosecute parents and guardians of street children for child abuse offences. Its chairman, Idris Ndako, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna. READ ALSO: FBI investigated possible collusion between Trump, Russia - Report Legit.ng gathers that Ndako said that such step if taken, would serve as deterrent to parents and guardians who abuse children in any form. The NLC chair called for a law that would be binding on all defaulters,

Breaking: Buhari departs Abuja for Bauchi to attend presidential campaign rally (video)

As the 2019 general elections draw nearer, President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Bauchi to attend his presidential campaign rally at Tafawa Balewa Stadium. Legit.ng gathers that the disclosure was made on Saturday, January 12, by the personal assistant to the president on new media, Bashir Ahmad. According to the presidential media aide, Bauchi is one of President Buhari's strongholds. He said Buhari's victory is assured in the state. More details soon... Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 http://bit.ly/2RD3hs7 via EDUPEDIA24/7

Dutch legend Arjen Robben sends strong message to Chelsea star amidst Bayern Munich's interest

- Bayern Munich target Callum Hudson-Odoi has been told to explore his chances without fear - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben sent the important message to the 18-year-old as he remains top target for the Bundesliga side - Robben is destined to leave the Bavarians once his current deal with the club expires this season Bayern Munich target Callum Hudson-Odoi has been urged to exploit his chances amid interest from the Bundesliga outfit. The 18-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to join the Bavarians and Dutch legend Arjen Robben told him to exploit the chances. According to reports coming out from the Stamford Bridge, Hudson-Odoi has failed to pen a new deal with the club as his current deal expires in 2020. READ ALSO: Man United plan to include Pogba in exchange for Juventus star Douglas Costa Goal.com reveals that the attacker could follow the footsteps of Jadon Sancho, who dumped Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund to become one of the most productive players in

Simi’s manager speaks on the singer’s wedding to Adekunle Gold, says it is not a video shoot

Wednesday, January 9, was a thrilling day for many Nigerians, something close to a revival of happy moments for many. The reason for the cheeriness can be attributed to t he sudden traditional wedding of popular musicians Simisola and Adekunle Gold . Due to the secrecy of their traditional union, some people still think that short clips from the wedding reception were from a video shoot. However, Simi’s manager Wale Bello, has come out to confirm the singer’s union to Adekunle Gold. According to Punch, Bello disclosed that the talented musicians truly got married. He added that why they made it a private ceremony was best known to them. READ ALSO: Videos from Simi and Adekunle Gold's traditional wedding surface online Bello said: “ Adekunle Gold and Simi are already married. They got married on Wednesday in a close-knit ceremony. It was the traditional marriage that they had and they have not yet fixed a date for the white wedding. Although some people are speculating th

Veteran Nollywood actor Prince Jide Kosoko turns 65, industry celebrate on social media

Birthday comes but once in a year and attaining a milestone age is always celebrated in a special way by many especially celebrities. Prince Jide Kosoko needs little or no introduction in the Nigerian movie industry. Traditionally in Yoruba culture, a prince is expected to be entertained and not to entertain people. The seasoned actor who despite being a prince from Lagos state defied royalty to embrace the make believe world even against his parents’ wish has matured as he turned 65 on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Since the first hour of his birthday has people being celebrating the seasoned actor who is one of the few actors who ply their trade in both the Yoruba and English genre of Nollywood. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Ireland based actor, Deji Adenuga, celebrated him on his Instagram page thus: His daughters, Sola and Bidemi are not left out: The birthday boy too took to his Instagram page to ap

Buhari can be re-elected because of his character, achievements - BYO

- The Lagos state chapter of Buhari Youth Organisation says achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari can earn him re-election in 2019 - BYO says Buhari has demonstrated utmost care for the needy, pensioners, market women, and unemployed graduates - The group is reacting to the allegation of non-performance of the Buhari-led administration by the campaign team of PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar The Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), Lagos state chapter, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s character and achievements can earn him a return to presidency in 2019. The group made this known on Saturday, January 12, in a statement jointly signed by Abdulwaheed Odunuga and Adekunle Aderibigbe, the state coordinator and secretary of BYO, respectively. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the group was reacting to the allegation of non-performance of the Buhari-led federal government by the campaign team of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democrati

Trump's troubles increase as report reveals FBI opened investigation into possible collusion between US president, Russia

- A NYTimes report has disclosed that the FBI opened an investigation to ascertain whether the United States president, Donald Trump, was working on behalf of Russia - The investigation was soon folded into the inquiry currently being led by special counsel, Robert Mueller, concerning Russian interference in the 2016 polls - The FBI had reportedly held off on opening an investigation until the bureau's former director, James Comey, was fired by the US president The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened an investigation to ascertain whether the United States president, Donald Trump, was working on behalf of Russia. The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, reports that the investigation — a dual counterintelligence and criminal probe — was launched after former FBI director James Comey was fired by Trump in May 2017. READ ALSO: Tinubu denies slumping, being rushed to hospital Legit.ng gathers that counterintelligence aspect of the investigation was focused on whet

Thierry Henry prepares to sign another out-of-favour Chelsea star in January

- AS Monaco are interested in signing another Chelsea player after Fabregas - The Ligue 1 side are currently preparing to land Mitchy Batshuayi in January -The Belgium international's season loan spell with Valencia ended prematurely AS Monaco manager Thierry Henry is looking to add Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi in his squad just days after signing Cecs Fabregas from Stamford Bridge. The Ligue 1 outfit officially confirmed the Spaniard contract signing a three-year deal on Friday, December 11. And now Monaco have now turned their attentions to Belgium international Batshuayi who worked with Henry while he was assistant to Roberto Martinez at the World Cup. READ ALSO: Ramsey is leaving Arsenal because he clashed with Emery over new position The 25-year-old is now available in the January window after failing to nail a starting place with La Liga side Valencia this season. And Henry has confirmed a move for the former Olympique Marseille forward would be possible in the

2019: Plateau APC Rep defects to PDP, gives reasons

- The APC rep representing Jos South/Jos East federal constituency of Plateau state, Edward Pwajok, has defected to the PDP - Pwajok cited lack of leadership focus, amongst other things, as the reason for his defection - The lawmaker will be officially received by Atiku during a rally scheduled for Saturday, January 12, in Jos The lawmaker representing Jos South/Jos East federal constituency of Plateau state in the House of Representatives, Edward Pwajok (SAN), has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) alongside his supporters. Pwajok who is the chairman of House Committee on Rules and Business and member announced his defection on Friday, January 12, while addressing his political associates and hundreds of his supporters at his residence in Jos. The Sun reports that Pwajok said there is no political future in the ruling APC. READ ALSO: Breaking: ASUU rejects FG's offers, says strike continues His words: “I call you here t

Is that brother single please? - Toke Makinwa throws shot at Basketmouth’s brother (photo, screenshot)

Nigerian OAP, Toke Makinwa, recently took to the comment section of comedian Basketmouth's post on Instagram, to shoot her shot at his brother and his response is quite hilarious. The reigning method of 'shooting shots' continues to yield some positive feedback. However, what is more interesting is the fact that ladies have become bold enough to take on the practice, one of who is Toke Makinwa. Comedian Basketmouth recently shared some photos of his brothers and Makinwa was seen in the comment section making inquiries about the relationship status of one of them. According to the fashionista, she was 'asking for a neighbor'. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Makinwa’s comment reads: “ Exkeeeeeessss me pls is that brother with dada single pls? I’m asking for my neighbor. ” Basketmouth replied saying: “ It depends on how you want to look at it, sometimes he is… it depends on the times of the day. Ask him sha,

Bird used for research mistaken for being on juju mission killed in Rivers state

It has been said that nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance while knowledge is believed to be light. On January 10, a Facebook user took to his profile account to reveal how a bird wearing rings around its feet was killed in a farm in his village. The man simply known as Nwibe Dumle innocently shared the photo of the strange bell killed with the so-called rings on its feet on his page. He captioned it: “This bird was killed today in my village farm, and surprisingly rings were found on two sides of it legs with different inscriptions on them each.” PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria But people were quick to point out that what he called rings on the bird’s feet were inscriptions on the creature. Some noted that the bird might be one of the migratory bird used for research and that it might have missed its way. Read some of their reactions below: READ ALSO: Lady reveals how armed boys collecte

I didn't slump, wasn't rushed to hospital; it's fake news - Tinubu fires back

- APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has debunked reports that he slumped and was rushed to the hospital - Tinubu urged Nigerians not to believe the report, dismissing it as 'fake news' - The APC chieftain also explained why ruling party governors were absent at the party's inaugural presidential campaign council meeting Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked reports that he slumped and was rushed to the hospital. Tinubu, who received representatives of traditional rulers from the south-west led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, in Abuja on Friday, January 11, dismissed the reports as "fake news," Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: Atiku will end poverty, herdsmen killings in Nigeria - Group Legit.ng gathers that he stated further: “Whoever is manufacturing it, you better not believe them.” Tinubu also reacted to reports on the absence of APC governors at the inaugural meeting of t

We were abandoned by Atiku when Lagos LG allocation was seized - Tinubu

- The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says Atiku Abubakar abandoned Lagos when the local government allocation of the state was seized - Tinubu says when Atiku was approached as Nigeria's vice president over the seizure, the former did nothing to help the state - The APC chieftain says N250 million was being take from Lagos state allocation every month as a punishment for being innovative and creative The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said Lagos state was abandoned by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, when the local government allocation of the state was seized during the latter's time as vice president of Nigeria. Tinubu, who made the disclosure in Abuja on Friday, January 11, when he received representatives of traditional rulers from southwest states led by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, claimed Atiku did nothing when he was

See photos of man who escaped being lynched in Anambra for stealing 58 pants

In recent times, there have been several reports about suspected ritualists making away with female underwears in Nigeria. They reportedly use these underwears to make money for themselves while the victims suffer the consequences. As seen in Anambra state, a young man reportedly escaped being lynched by angry mobs after he was caught with 58 female pants at a student area in Mgbakwu. Identified as Ifeanyi from Umuneke in Enugu, the young man confessed to stealing more than the said amount before he was caught. Young man escapes angry mobs after stealing 58 pants in Anambra Photo: Gistreel Source: UGC READ ALSO: Lady calls out man who offered her N100,000 for female underwear (photos) According to reports, Ifeanyi broke into the house around 2:00am and was packing up his stash of stolen underwear, when a lady raised an alarm. The lady was said to have come out to pee when she saw him. When questioned, he revealed that he sells the pants to one Emeka Ofor for N500. After being

2019: Buhari still in charge of campaigns - APC insists

- The ruling APC has reacted to the allegation that President Buhari is abdicating his responsibility by handing over his campaign to Tinubu - The spokesperson of the party, Issa-Onilu, said President Buhari is still in charge of the campaign and will partake in the party’s campaigns across the country - Issa-Onilu explained that the role assigned to Tinubu was aimed at ensuring that issues relating to governance are not sacrificed for political campaigns The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claims by opposition parties and others that President Muhammadu Buhari has abdicated his responsibility to lead the presidential campaign of the party. President Buhari had earlier said he had handed over his campaigns for the 2019 presidential election to the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to enable him to attend to governance. The Guardian reports that this has led to insinuations in some quarters that the president has abdicated his responsi

Atiku will end poverty, herdsmen killings in Nigeria - Group canvasses votes for PDP presidential candidate

- The national coordinator of the Non-Indigenes Association of Nigeria for Atiku/Obi Presidency, Lot Ninzom Jonathan, says the emergence of Atiku Abubakar will end herdsmen killings and poverty in the country - Jonathan lamented that the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government lacks strategies that will return the nation’s economy to a progressive track - The coordinator also expressed confidence that the coming of Atiku and Obi will bring about policies aimed at boosting the nation's economy The emergence of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will bring to an end the incessant killings arising from herdsmen/farmers clashes in the North, as well as poverty currently ravaging the country, says the national coordinator of the Non-Indigenes Association of Nigeria for Atiku/Obi Presidency, Lot Ninzom Jonathan. Jonathan made the comment in Bayelsa state during the inauguration of the state chapter of the association on Friday, January 11