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Noami Osaka has managed to establish herself as a dominant force becoming world number one after defeating Petra Kvitova to win her first Australian Open. The Japanese now has two successive grand slam titles having won the US Open earlier, following the dramatic victory against Kvitova. According to Metro (UK), Osaka is the first Asian player — man or woman — to become world number one and is also the youngest player to top the ranking since Caroline Wozniacki in 2010. READ ALSO: 10 most expensive strikers of all time in football transfers The 21-year-old also becomes the first player since Jennifer Capriati to win the next Grand Slam after her maiden major. While her victory against former world number 1 Serena Williams in New York, was riddled with controversy, this time round the drama was shrouded in the scoreboard. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng Osaka edged the Czech 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-4 after two hours and 28 minutes on the Rod Laver Arena. Speaking after her ...

- The UK says it is seriously concerned about the suspension and replacement of CJN Onnoghen - The British High Commission says the fact that the removal is so close to the election is even more worrisome - The EU echoed the same thoughts through its election monitoring group (EU EOM) which is in Nigeria to observe the 2019 general elections The United Kingdom (UK) has expressed serious concern over the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released on Saturday, January 26, the British High Commission said the uproar the matter has caused across Nigeria and the fact that it happened so close to the general elections were quite worrying. The UK's statement read: " We have heard a wide range of credible and independent voices, including in the Nigerian legal profession and civil society, who have expressed concern over the constitutionality of the executive branch’s suspension of the chief officer of the jud...

Singer and House of Reps aspirant, Banky W and wife are waging war on Twitter on a certain Miriam Shehu who accused the couple of collecting bride to campaign for Buhari. It all started when the Twitter user fired at Banky W for pretending to be non-partisan and accused him and his wife of collecting N57 million to campaign for President Buhari. She claimed that the couple travelled to Abuja sometime in December to sign the alleged contract. According to her, Banky converted his music label to a PR firm and got a contract from one Abubakar Ahmed to promote Buhari for the up-coming elections. She questioned the singer why he has failed to do his work despite being paid handsomely for it. Miriam went further to state that she has a photo of the couple boarding the flight in which they flew business class, paid for by the facilitator of the alleged contract. READ ALSO: Singer Cobhams reacts to CJN's suspension, says Nigerians have turned a blind eye Read her post below: A fur...

The Nigerian Senate will resume from its days-old break for an emergency session to debate the removal of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari, Channels Television is reporting. According to the report, The Senate would resume on Tuesday, January 29 for the special plenary. More details shortly Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2MzH1u5 via EDUPEDIA24/7

Nigerian singer Duncan Mighty has exposed a suspected fraudster who tried to deceive him by pretending to be a beautiful woman. The activities of fraudsters pretending to be who they are not on social media just to get close to an unsuspecting victim has become rampant. These fraudsters pose as another person and try to defraud people. This rampant activity has kept many people in Nigeria on high alert against people who try to defraud them, and Nigerian singer Duncan Mighty is one of those people. A suspected fraudster pretending to be a beautiful woman had tried to start a conversation which could have led to him being scammed, if he had not taken swift action by turning the 'lady' down. READ ALSO : Record label boss shares motivation, talks about his hustle In the screen shot revealed by the singer, he noted that not all men are moved by what they see. The Instagram handle of the suspected fraudster identified the person as Queen Jenny. After investigating the ha...

- Governor El-Rufai has thrown his support behind President Buhari over the removal of CJN Onnoghen - El-Rufai argued that sanity needed to be restored to the leadership of the judiciary and the president has done just that - The governor had previously advised Onnoghen to resign when false assets declaration charges were brought against him by the CCB Kaduna state governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for suspending Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen over discrepancies in asset declaration to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). In a tweet on the afternoon of Friday, January 25, shortly after Onnoghen's removal was announced, El-Rufai saluted Buhari's decision, saying: 'Sanity needs restoration'. READ ALSO: New acting CJN swears in 250 members of elections tribunal El-Rufai slammed what he called ' institutional gobblydegook and regionalization ', noting that it was time that the action was taken. El-Rufai, who was...

- The US embassy has expressed concern over the recent suspension and replacement of Justice Walter Onnoghen - The embassy said that it acknowledges criticisms from many Nigerians that the move is unconstitutional - It urged the federal government to quickly and peacefully resolve the attendant issues raised by it decision with due process The United States (US) embassy in Nigeria has reacted to the federal government's suspension and replacement of Justice Walter Onnoghen. The embassy said that it is concerned over the fact that the decision has triggered a lot of negative reactions and criticisms from most Nigerians. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda In a statement on Saturday, January 26, the US embassy called on the presidency to swiftly resolve the issues that have stemmed from the decision with due process. The statement read: “The Embassy of the United States is deeply concerned by the impact of the executive ...

- Ivan Perisic is wanted in the Premier League by Arsenal on loan until the end of the season - The 29-year-old's current deal with the Italian League side runs out in the summer of 2022 - Perisic was said to have been tipped with a move to Man United after helping his side win silver at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia Ivan Perisic has emerged as top priority transfer target for Premier League outfit Arsenal this month. The Gunners are hoping they can absorb the croatian, who is currently struggling at San Siro into their squad until the rest of the ongoing season. Perisic has scored just three goals in two assists in all competitions for his side this campaign, but has recently fallen out of favour with his manager Luciano Spalletti. READ ALSO: Eden Hazard wants N'golo Kante to join him at Real Madrid However, Express quoting BBC sport man David Ornstein revealed that the north Londoners have launched a bid for the star. Manchester United are also said to be inter...

10 most expensive strikers in the transfer market would Gonzalo Higuain as he is poised to make his debut for Chelsea in the FA Cup. Legit.ng takes a look at the biggest money moves in the history of the round leather game. All clubs hunt for the player who will give them value for money and peace of mind to know they are bound to at least score a goal rain or shine. If you take a look at the case of a player like Mohamed Salah — one of Liverpool's key stars — then it is not hard to see how the right buy could be the cog that turns a club victorious. READ ALSO: Maurizio Sarri and Cesar Azpilicueta involved in fierce argument after loss to Arsenal Here are ten of the world's biggest striker transfers; 10. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Arsenal 2017/18 season — (£64m) 9. Edinson Cavani - Paris Saint Germain 2013/14 — (£64.5m) 8. Diego Costa - Atletico Madrid — (£66m) 7. Alvaro Morata - Chelsea 2017/18 — (£66m) 6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Barcelona 2009/...

- A former commissioner of police in Lagos, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has made one of the first duty calls to the new action Chief Justice of Nigeria - Tsav, told the new acting CJN, İbrahim Tanko Muhammed, to help the nation in sanitising the judiciary - The former police commissioner said that the Nigerian judiciary has came to a low point that requires intensive damage control A former Lagos state commissioner of police, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has advised new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Mohammed to initiate reforms that would sanitise the judiciary. This was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday, January 26, in Makurdi, Benue state, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Tsav said the new top jurist needed to immediately initiate anti-corruption reforms to sanitise the system. “Mohammed needs to learn from the event...

- Governor Rochas Okorocha has expressed displeasure at Ohanaeze Ndigbo's endorsment of PDP's Atiku over APC's President Buhari in the 2019 election - Okorocha said in a statement by his media aide Onwuemeodo that Ohanaeze should have stayed out of politics - The governor mocked the pan-Igbo body, noting that its choice of candidate in the 2015 election ended up losing at the polls Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has blasted leaders of pan-Igbo organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo for endorsing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP's) candidate Atiku Abubakar as its choice in the oncoming 2019 presidential election. Daily Sun reports that Okorocha, who is of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the Igbo social cultural body in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. READ ALSO: Just in: Why FG hurriedly sacked CJN Onnoghen - Fresh investigation alleges He said: “ Its adoption of the presidentia...

The new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, has sworn in 250 members of the general elections tribunal, Channels TV reports. At the swearing-in ceremony which took place in Abuja on Saturday, January 26, the acting CJN urged the members of the election tribunals to discharge their duties with integrity as well as the fear of God. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2Teui2w via EDUPEDIA24/7

World-class Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie recently had a star-struck moment recently when she met Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. The two living legends posed in a photo which she shared on her social media page. The 41-year-old Nigerian novelist was all smiles as posed with the legendary author. Adichie also showered Soyinka with encomium, reflecting her deep admiration for the 84-year-old playwright. In her post, she described him as a guiding light and showed appreciation for his essence. Many social media users have likened the photo to a special one which shows that great things can emerge from Nigeria. Interestingly, Chimamanda recently bagged a Mary McCarthy award. A prestigious award only won before now by notable foreign authors such as Margaret Atwood (the author of The Handmaid’s Tale), Zadie Smith, Mona Simpson, and Susan Sontag. READ ALSO: I have not had a girlfriend for a long time - Falz says as he talks about his love life (video) There is no doubt that...

- Maurizio Sarri and Cesar Azpilicueta had a heated exchange when Chelsea lost to Arsenal - The club captain was not happy with the manager's public criticisms about the players - It is understood Willian also back Azpilicueta when manager and captain had the heated argument Maurizio Sarri and Cesar Azpilicueta were involved in a heated exchange following Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates last weekend. The Blues were convincingly beaten by the Gunners and both manager and captain had a few exchanges which led to a meeting between players and members of staff. According to The Sun, the Spain international aired out his mind concerning the Italian of being critical about the team. READ ALSO: Victor Moses' new club Fenerbache record £548m debt in player's signings The 59-year-old boss publicly criticized his team's attitude in the painful 2-0 defeat at the hands of their London rivals. Alexander Lacazette and Laurent Kocielny scored a goal each...

- SDP candidate Donald Duke has expressed confidence that he would still win the presidential election even though court cases delayed the start of his campaign - Duke told journalists on Saturday, January 26 that his campaign would take off next week - The former governor hoped that after his court, aggrieved party members would bury the hatchet and work for his victory - Duke said he would have accepted defeat if the appeal court ruling had not been in his favour The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the oncoming 2019 election Donald Duke, has said his campaigns will go ahead in spite of the delays caused by court cases over his candidature. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former Cross River state governor told newsmen in Lagos on Saturday, January 26 that his campaign officially commences next week following his being pronounced as the authentic candidate of the SDP by a Court of Appeal. READ ALSO: Why FG hurriedly sacked CJN Onnoghe...

- Record label boss gives inspiration as he shares his rise to fame story - The record label boss revealed that there was a time he only bought thrift clothes - He advised people to always cut their coats according to their size, adding that success is not a race Osadolor Nate Asemota, the owner of Dr.Dolor record label, has shared his life story on social media. The record label boss talked about the struggles he faced before he became a successful entrepreneur and record producer. Asemota advised his fans to be wise when it comes to spending. He revealed that there was a time when he only bought thrift clothes to wear. The record label boss shared an old photo of himself alongside a recent one and revealed that he had been wearing a thrift jacket in the old photo because he had to manage his salary at the time. READ ALSO : Teni and her boss Dr Dolor make their appreciative love for each other public According to him, at the time he was earning N175,000 monthly, and he ha...

- Eden Hazard is planning to take N'golo Kante along with him to Real Madrid - The Belgian attacker has been tipped to move to the Santiago Bernabeu following his refusal to pen a deal with the Blues - His current deal with the Stamford bridge side expires in the summer of 2020 Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard is reportedly planning to convince N'golo Kante and follow him to Real Madrid this summer. The Russia 2018 bronze medal winning attacker has been linked with a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo last August. With the Belgian anointed to take over from where the Portuguese left before joining Juventus in a mega money deal. READ ALSO: Emerson set for Barcelona move amid Arsenal and Liverpool interests Having failed to pen a new deal with his present Premier League club, Hazard has given Los Blancos hope of chasing him again once the summer transfer opens later this year. However, the Blues star, who has about 18 months on his cu...

- The former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has reportedly lost nearly $1 million - The said sum which was left in Mugabe's briefcase, was allegedly stolen by a gang of robbers who are being arraigned in court - According to court proceedings, the suspected thieves spent the money on cars, houses and animals The immediate past president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe is said to have lost close to $1 million to a gang of robber who stole the money left in a briefcase. Although three suspects who were accused of stealing a suitcase containing $150,000, appeared in court in December 2018, Mugabe has claimed that he lost more than the sum, BBC reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda This, according to emerging reports, is coming at a time when the country's economy is going through some tough times with food prices doubling within a space of one week. Court proceeding revealed that in 2016 Mugabe took the money...

Talk about a special kind of love, a female soldier and her civilian groom-to-be have internet users admiring their pre-wedding photos. Whoever came up with pre-wedding photos idea is definitely a genius and those who have kept up with the trend have shown how love can make people get creative. With photos, people tell beautiful love stories and this Nigerian couple have done just that. A female soldier and her man have announced their plans to walk down the aisle in a very classy way. The adorable couple released stunning pre-wedding photos where the bride-to-be wore her military uniform while her man looked dapper in several change of outfits. Many social media users are used to seeing a soldier man marrying a civilian woman or military couple tying the knot but for a change, a military officer is marrying a civilian man and their pre-wedding photos are probably the cutest photos anyone will see on the internet today. READ ALSO: Nigerian footballer Obafemi Martins acquires brand...

- A little boy needs assistance to find his parents - The boy was found all alone in front of a mall in Abuja - He was taken to police station where his photo was taken and shared on social media platforms A little boy has been found all alone in Abuja. The boy currently needs assistance to find his parents or family members. Legit.ng came across the little boy's story after his photo was shared on Twitter, seeking assistance to find his parents. The boy's photo was shared by Twitter user identified as Whistle Blower. It was gathered that the little boy was found alone in front of a mall in Abuja. Photo of little boy who was found without his parents Twitter source: Whistle blower Source: Twitter READ ALSO : In the photo shared, it could be seen that the boy who was dressed in a colorful t-shirt, had been taken to the police station where his photo was taken and shared on Twitter. The tweet read: "This little boy was found alone in front of Efab Mall. Please k...

- Victor Moses will have to help his new club battle Fenerbache battle relegation this season - Despite signing high-profile players the club are currently in 15 place in the 18-team league - The Yellow Canneries are understood to run into financial crisis with a £548million debt Victor Moses has been added to the star-studded Turkish club Fenerbache but the team are currently in 15th position battling for survival. The Turkish giants who is among one of Europe's best supported clubs are currently on the decline and could be relegated if they fail turn around their fortunes. With an estimated 28million supporters worldwide, the football club have signed great players like Jay Jay Austin Okocha, Roberto Carlos, Jose Marie Guti, Robin Van Persie and legendary Turkish keeper Rustu Recber. However, the Yellow Canneries have been struggling, dropping points against Buraspor with a squad that have the likes of Martin Skrtel, Roberto Soldado, Andre Ayew and Islam Slimani. READ AL...

- Famous visually impaired singer, Cobhams Asquo has weighed in on the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen - In a recent post shared on Instagram, the singer stated that Nigerians have turned a blind eye while the sanctity of our institutions are being trampled upon - He expressed disappointment and suggested that the sovereignty of the country is being jeopardized Nigerian singer, Cobhams Asuquo, has got many internet users talking after he shared a post of him weighing in on the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. The famous visually-impaired singer released a thought-provoking post, where he stated that the sanctity of the country is being trampled upon. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, January 25, 2019, suspended the embattled CJN, Walter Onnoghen and appointed Mr Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed from Bauchi state as acting CJN. Top politicians and lawyers across the federation have criticized the move with most sayin...