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- The vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, says corrupt people in the opposition are desperate to regain power to avoid being sent to jail by the Buhari administration - Osinbajo notes that the grand corruption which plagued the 16 years administration of the PDP contributed to the lack of infrastructure for Nigerians - The vice president states that the Buhari-led APC government will focus on jobs for youths, power and providing enough resources to financially empower petty traders and business owners The vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will jail more corrupt Nigerians, if re-elected. Osinbajo said this on Sunday, January 27, during his house-to-house campaign in Ifako-Ijaiye local government area of Lagos state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that traffic was at standstill as thousands of residents, including party faithful, market persons and the Arewa community, trooped out to receive the vice president during...

- Lazio vs Juventus saw the Old Lady came from one goal down to beat their hosts 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico - Cancelo and Ronaldo both scored a goal each in the second half to power Juve to their 19th Serie A win of the season - They remain atop of the table with 51 points from 21 matches and are 11 points better than Napoli on the table at the moment Juventus maintain their unbeaten status in the Italian League after coming from one goal down to beat :Lazio 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, January 27. It was a goalless affair in the first half of the meeting as both teams failed to find the back of he net. But the home team broke the deadlock in the 59th minute following an own goal from former Liverpool star Emre Can. The hosts looked like they were going to hand Juve their first defeat of the Serie A season, but Joao Cancelo restored parity for the visitors in the 74th minute. Cancelo benefited from a poor save by Wojciech Szczesny and carefully put the ball at the left ...

- Espanyol vs Real Madrid ended by 4-2 scoreline as Los Blancos continued their impressive run - Karim Benzema scored a brace with Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale also getting their names on the scoresheet - Espanyol took the game to Santiago Solari's side as they came back twice in the match but could catch up Espanyol vs Real Madrid ended in a six-goal thriller in favour of Santiago Solari's side, as they went away with a 4-2 win to maintained third spot in La Liga. Los Blancos were dominant in the opening exchanges of the match and it did not take long for the European champions to take the lead. Luka Modric made a swift move into the box as his shot was saved by Diego Lopez and it fell kindly for Karim Benza who made no mistake with the finish. It was 1-0 to Madrid. READ ALSO: Chelsea vs Sheffield Wednesday 4th round FA Cup game ended 3-0 in favour of the Blues Captain of the side Sergio Ramos registered Real's second with his trademark header as he was left unma...

Reports have emerged that the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has retired seven deputy inspector-general of police who are his seniors. Premium Times, citing police sources on Sunday, January 27, listed the officers affected by the retirement to include: 1. Maigari Dikko, the DIG in charge of finance and administration 2. Habila Joshak, the DIG in charge of operations 3. Emmanuel Inyang, information and communications technology 4. Agboola Oshodi-Glover, logistics and supply READ ALSO : NJC reportedly summons emergency meeting over Onnoghen’s removal 5. Mohammed Katsina, research and planning 6. Sani Mohammed, training and development 7. Peace Ibekwe-Abdallah, federal criminal investigation and intelligence The newspaper states that the retirement of the senior officers would be announced formally later by the police force, noting that police spokesperson, Frank Mba’s telephone was switched off at the time of the report on the retirement emerged. RE...

Reports have emerged that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has retired seven deputy inspectors-general of police who are his seniors. Premium Times, citing police sources on Sunday, January 27, listed the officers affected by the retirement to include: 1. Maigari Dikko, the DIG in charge of finance and administration 2. Habila Joshak, the DIG in charge of operations 3. Emmanuel Inyang, information and communications technology 4. Agboola Oshodi-Glover, logistics and supply 5. Mohammed Katsina, research and planning 6. Sani Mohammed, training and development 7. Peace Ibekwe-Abdallah, federal criminal investigation and intelligence The newspaper states that the retirement of the senior officers would be announced formally later by the police force, noting that police spokesperson, Frank Mba’s telephone was switched off at the time of the report on the retirement emerged. The seven officers were said to have joined the police before IGP Adamu, who was appoi...

- The suspension of Walter Onnoghen by the FG has prompted the National Judicial Council (NJC) to schedule a meeting in Abuja - A member of the NJC says the recently suspended Onnoghen would neither attend the meeting nor will Ibrahim Muhammad, who is now the acting the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) The National Judicial Council (NJC) has reportedly summoned an emergency meeting over the federal government’s suspension of Walter Onnoghen from the office of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), over alleged non-declaration of assets before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The Cable, citing a member of the NJC, reports that the meeting was called by some NJC members in line with its rules and will be held in Abuja by 10am on Monday, January 28. READ ALSO: ASUU may end strike soon - FG The source said the recently suspended Onnoghen would neither attend the meeting nor will Ibrahim Muhammad who is now the acting CJN. Meanwhile, detectives of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit i...

- Chelsea vs Sheffield Wednesday was a comfortable win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge - Willian scored a goal in each half of the match as Gonzalo Higuain fires blank on debut - The defemnding champions have now made it through to the fifth round of the competition Chelsea vs Sheffield Wednesday ended in a 3-0 scoreline in favour of the Blues as they progressed into the fifth round of the FA Cup. All fans stormed Stamford Bridge to finally see their new signing Gonzalo Higuain and was given a rousing welcome by the club's faithfuls. The Argentine striker was given breathing space as he first touch on the ball was welcomed with a crunchy tackle from a Sheffield defender in the 11th minute. READ ALSO: David Luiz verbally agrees 1-year extension with Chelsea until 2021 However, the deadlock was finally broken as the referee pointed to the spot as Cesar Azpilicueta was brought down in the box. Willian stepped up to take and converted the resulting spot-kick to put the Blue...

- The Zamfara chapter of APGA has endorsed the second term ambition of President Muhammadu Buhari - The governorship candidate of APGA in the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani, disclosed this during the party’s flag-off campaign - By their action, the Zamfara APGA have abandoned the party's presidential candidate, Mr. John Gbor The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 16 presidential election. This was disclosed by the governorship candidate of APGA in the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani, during the party’s flag-off campaign in Gusau on Saturday, January 26. Sani said the party was satisfied with President Buhari’s anti-corruption fight, his administration's way of tackling Nigeria's security challenges, job creation and agricultural policy. He said these policies tallied with APGA action plans to change the state of nation’s socio-econo...

- The suspension of Walter Onnoghen by the FG has prompted the National Judicial Council (NJC) to schedule a meeting in Abuja - A member of the NJC says the recently suspended Onnoghen would neither attend the meeting nor will Ibrahim Muhammad, who is now the acting the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) The National Judicial Council (NJC) has reportedly summoned an emergency meeting over the federal government’s suspension of Walter Onnoghen from the office of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), over alleged non-declaration of assets before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The Cable, citing a member of the NJC, reports that the meeting was called by some NJC members in line with its rules and will be held in Abuja by 10am on Monday, January 28. READ ALSO: ASUU may end strike soon - FG The source said the recently suspended Onnoghen would neither attend the meeting nor will Ibrahim Muhammad who is now the acting CJN. Meanwhile, detectives of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit i...

Editor's note: Festus Adedayo is an Ibadan-based journalist, writes on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Nkanu Onnoghen in a move that has been widely described as unconstitutional, prompting suggestions that President Muhammadu Buhari is keen on holding onto power at all cost. Read below: Every government always has what I call the Jega moment. Even in advanced democracies, in spite of the sophistication of their governance, politics and powerful institutions, the Jega moment always comes. Broken to its brass-tacks, the Jega moment is that feisty moment that tests an administration’s capacity to jump into an oceanic tidal wave without a life-jacket. The Jega moment tests the rawness of a government’s brunt as to whether it can bite the bullet. It is akin to that biblical Esther’s valiant “If I perish, I perish ” statement. The Jega moment is reference to the dilemma faced by Goodluck Ebele Jonathan over Mahmud Jega, professor of politics and ...

- Jide Fashikun has been reported dead in the early hours of Sunday, January 27 - The cause of the death of the veteran journalist is yet to be known but his last post on Gong News was on January 11th - Meanwhile, Nneka Anibeze confirmed the death on her Facebook earlier today Nigerian sports family have been thrown into mourning following the death of the publisher of Gong News, Jide Fashikun. Though, the reason for his death is yet to be known but the news was confirmed by one of his close friends Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Facebook. According to Nneka, Jide last posted a story on his online platform on January 19. READ ALSO: Girona 0-2 Barcelona: Messi scores 19th league goal in Barca's away win "JIDE FASHIKUN DROPS HIS PEN!January! Bad tidings! Now I know the meaning of sudden death!" " He wrote and posted his last story on Gong News on January 11, 2019. Fashikun Olajide was in my office two weeks ago and we talked a lot... I’m short of words.... Jide! This...

- Lawyers and civil society organisations have said they will mobilise 20 million Nigerians against the call for the reinstatement of the Chief Justice of Nigeria - The group led by Princess Ajibola said the president took the anti-corruption fight to the judiciary arm of the government - According to Ajibola, the entire war against corruption would be meaningless if the judiciary continues to remain rotten Some civil society organisations have vowed to mobilise 20 million Nigerians against the call for the reinstatement of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. The civil society organisation joined by some lawyers said any attempt to reinstate Onnoghen would bring the nation’s judiciary into ridicule before the international community. Reacting to the growing rage over the recent suspension of Justice Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari, lawyers of Conscience, CSOS, Professionals Without Border said the president took the anti-corruption fight to the judiciary ...

- INEC orders Omoleke Muslim to serve as Ekiti state REC in acting capacity following the transfer of Prof Abdulganiyu Raji to Ogun state - A spokesperson for INEC, Taiwo Gbadegesin, says there is no external motive behind the transfer of Abdulganiyu Raji - Gbadegesin notes that Raji’s transfer may be as a result of his well-acknowledged outstanding election performances in the past The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti state, Prof Abdulganiyu Raji has been moved to Ogun state. This is coming barely 20 days to the 2019 general elections. The News Agency Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the state administrative secretary, Dr Omoleke Muslim, has taken over on acting capacity. The public affairs officer of INEC in the state, Taiwo Gbadegesin, told NAN that there was no external motive behind the transfer of the REC. READ ALSO : ASUU may end strike soon - FG “It may be as a result of his well-acknowledged outstanding election performances in the past.” NAN repo...

- INEC orders Omoleke Muslim to serve as Ekiti state REC in acting capacity following the transfer Prof Abdulganiyu Raji to Ogun state - A spokesperson for INEC, Taiwo Gbadegesin, says there is no external motive behind the transfer of Abdulganiyu Raji - Gbadegesin notes that Raji’s transfer may be as a result of his well-acknowledged outstanding election performances in the past The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti state, Prof Abdulganiyu Raji has been moved to Ogun state. This is coming barely 20 days to the 2019 general elections. The News Agency Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the state administrative secretary, Dr Omoleke Muslim, has taken over on acting capacity. The public affairs Officer of INEC in the state, Alhaji Taiwo Gbadegesin, told NAN that there was no external motive behind the transfer of the REC. READ ALSO : ASUU may end strike soon - FG “It may be as a result of his well-acknowledged outstanding election performances in the past.” NAN ...

Recently, Legit.ng reported that Richard Mofe-Damijo celebrated his 18th wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife Jumobi Adegbesan. He appreciated her for making him a better person. It would appear the veteran Nollywood actor has found another reason to shower praises on his wife. It is her birthday. To celebrate her new age, Richard Mofe-Damijo took to his Instagram page to shower her with accolades. First, he shared a beautiful photo of the lady whose beauty is like fine wine. Then, he went on to talk about her special day and how significant it was for him. Richard, for one, revealed a very interesting detail. He said that, for three years, he had trouble remembering her birthday. For a while, it plagued him that he could not remember her big day. When he eventually got around to knowing that January 27 was her birthday, he later had issues with getting her gifts that satisfied her. READ ALSO: RMD biography: Interesting facts to know Regardless of this fact, their r...

- David Luiz reportedly agrees a year extension in his deal with Chelsea - The 31-year-old has a year left in his current deal at Stamford Bridge - The Brazilian international has had two spells with the north London club David Luiz has agreed a one-year extension in his current deal with Chelsea, according to reports in Brazil. The 31-year-old's current £120,000-a-week deal expires in June and the Brazil international is free to speak to non-English clubs about a move in the summer. However the Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica defender has always maintained he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge. READ ALSO: Ogehenkaro Etebo stopped from taking penalty he won by Stoke captain Ryan Showcross According to Goal, Luiz agents had a meeting with Chelsea who usually offer players over the age of 30 a one-year extensions. The Brazilian is one of Maurizio Sarri's favourite players having recalled him to his starting line up in place of Andreas Christensen. Luiz has now played mo...

- Girona vs Barcelona clash saw Lionel Messi score 19th goal of the Spanish league season in Barca's 2-0 win over Girona - Nelson Samedo opened scoring for the Blaugrana in the 10th minute of the match with a powerful shot - Ernesto Valverde's men maintain their five points lead on the La Liga table after 21 matches Barcelona claimed their 15th victory of the season after beating 10-man Girona 2-0 at Estadi Montilivi on Sunday evening. Nelson Semedo powered home a low and powerful shot from close range to hand the visitors the lead in the 10th minute of the game. Five minutes after breaking the deadlock in the game, Philippe Coutinho was served a superb pass by Lionel Messi but the Brazilian failed to convert the glorious chance. READ ALSO: N'golo Kante offers to pay for Emiliano Sala's search operations The Blaugrana once again through Messi came close to doubling their lead but the shot went a bit wide from the target. Cristhian Stuani got a chance to le...

Recently, Legit.ng reported that Richard Mofe-Damijo celebrated his 18th wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife Jumobi Adegbesan. He appreciated her for making him a better person. It would appear the veteran Nollywood actor has found another reason to shower praises on his wife. It is her birthday. To celebrate her new age, Richard Mofe-Damijo took to his Instagram page to shower her with accolades. First, he shared a beautiful photo of the lady whose beauty is like fine wine. Then, he went on to talk about her special day and how significant it was for him. Richard, for one, revealed a very interesting detail. He said that, for three years, he had trouble remembering her birthday. For a while, it plagued him that he could not remember her big day. When he eventually got around to knowing that January 27 was her birthday, he later had issues with getting her a gift that satisfied her. READ ALSO: RMD biography: Interesting facts to know Regardless of this fact, their relati...

- More Civil society groups continue to condemn the recent suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari - The Chief Justice of Nigeria was shown the way out by the president on Friday, January 25 in a move that has been widely described as unconstitutional - The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), a coalition of 400 Civil Society Organizations, says the action is ill advised and poorly timed The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), a coalition of 400 Civil Society Organizations, has condemned the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen. The TMG in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Sunday, January 27 and signed by its chairperson, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, says the onslaught by the presidency against the judiciary, a pillar in the democratic process, is ill advised and poorly timed. The group said it finds it worrisome that the president is interfering in another arm of government, stressing that it portends dangers for the nat...

- Senator Godswill Akpabio promises to delivered 10m votes for President Buhari as his way of contributing to the victory of the APC in the general elections - Akpabio insists that a victory for the APC presidential candidate and his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, in the coming elections was is a guarantee - The senator says the presidential support committee continues to mop-up support for the re-election of the APC presidential candidate ahead of the election Senator Godswill Akpabio says God has guaranteed a victory for President Muhammadu Buhari at the February 16 presidential election despite what he described as the antics of members of the opposition. Akpabio has also promised to delivered 10m votes to President Buhari as his way of contributing to the victory of the APC in the general elections. The former governor, who chairs the Presidential Support Committee (PSC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was said to have made the statement at a party function in Ibandan,...