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- Olorunnimbe Mamora says the way the NJC handles the issue concerning Onnoghen and Tanko Muhammad would determine how the judiciary would be affected - Monday Ubani expresses optimism that the NJC will resolve the cases between Onnoghen and the current acting CJN - Joe Igbokwe, however, wonders why the JNC would query the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria Tanko Muhammad A former deputy minority leader at the Senate, Olorunnimbe Mamora, and some Nigerians have given the National Judicial Council (NJC) a task over the suspension of Walter Onnoghen and the appointment of Tanko Muhammad. Speaking on Tuesday, January 28, over the current decision of the NJC to query Onnoghen and Muhammad, Mamora who noted that this is a trying time for the council, added that the world is watching how the issue would be resolved. According to him, the issue is mishandled by the NJC, it is not only the judiciary that would suffer it. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in...

- Benue state residents have been asked to vote for Atiku Abubakar in the February 16, presidential election - The state governor, Samuel Ortom, assured the residents that Atiku would give them key appointments in his government if elected as Nigeria's next president - Ortom expressed optimism that PDP would win overwhelmingly during the forthcoming poll Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, has assured residents of the state that former vice president Atiku Abubakar, would give them key appointments in his government if elected in the February 16, presidential election. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ortom made this known on Tuesday, January 29, when he visited the Hausa and Ipusu communities in Makurdi. He said: “Late former president Shehu Shagari and late President Umaru Yar’Adua gave people of Benue lots of appointments. READ ALSO: After drama at APC rally in Imo, Okorocha’s son-in-law congratulates Buhari “Atiku will do more, hence the need to vote for him massiv...

Elevating to the status of parenthood is something that a lot of couples look forward to after getting married. However, when the wait for a child takes too long, it can become worrisome. Nigerian rapper, Illbliss, revealed what waiting for a child felt like in a new interview. The popular rap act who recently received ovations for his debut acting performance in Nollywood movie, King of Boys, revealed how he and his wife were clueless about what to do regarding their search for the fruit of the womb in an interview with Pulse.ng. He disclosed that it was an intense period for them, adding that, when their prayers for a child eventually came through, it was at a time when they had completely run out of options about what to do. Illbliss said that they could not exactly put a finger to what the problem was, but they made sure to keep an optimistic mind and remain prayerful to God. READ ALSO: Linda Ikeji becomes a mum, welcomes baby boy In an excerpt from the interview, he sa...

- A young graduate, Charity Amadi, has revealed how her sister allegedly burnt her credentials - Charity alleged that her sister took the decision out of jealous for her success - The young woman said her problem began when her fiancé and his family came for her introduction while her sister Chioma had no man to call her own A young woman identified as Charity Amadi has alleged that her blood sister, Chioma, burnt all her credentials out of jealous for her success. Legit.ng regional reporter, Subair Mohammed, reports that Charity, a 2013 part-time graduate of Economics/Maths from the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) in Oto-Ijanikin area of Lagos, narrated that she is from a family where nothing comes easily. She said she had to work with her Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) as a private school in Iba, a suburb of Lagos state, where she earned N12,000 per month and that she enrolled for an evening training programme in tailoring and a weekend course at AO...

Just as cheating is not allowed in relationships, the same thing applies for marriages. Here the husband or wife, does not expect his or her partner to have extra marital affairs as this can lead to the end of the union. Some get caught in the act while others find themselves lucky. An angry wife has just taught her husband’s mistress the lesson of her life. She did not just set the woman up at home, she was also filmed beating the young lady. According to reports, the wife has been suspecting her husband of having another woman in his life but got confirmation after he forgot his phone at home. The wife seized the opportunity to send a text message to her husband’s mistress. She pretended to her husband as she invited the lady to come so they could get down. The message reads: “ My stupid wife is not home, come over and let’s make some sweet love. ” Wife invites husband’s side chic over to the house and beats her up Photo: Praize News/YouTube Source: UGC READ ALSO: Lady reveal...

Lionel Messi has opened a three-goal at the top of Europe’s top goalscorers, while the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah follow in joint-second place. These players are regarded as the best in their clubs considering their performances so far this season in all competitions. Last season, Lionel Messi was superb for Barcelona in which the Argentine helped them to win the Spanish La Liga title. He is also in the best form of his life this season as he has scored 17 goals for Barcelona. Before Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid, the Portuguese won the 2017/18 Champions League title when they beat Liverpool in the final in Kiev. This season, he has already won the League Cup with Juventus and he is also eyeing the Italian League and also the Champions League titles. France international Kylian Mbappe helped his nation to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and has also been superb for Paris-Saint-Germain this season scoring 14 goals. In the absence of N...

Congratulations are in order for Nollywood actor Actor Akah Nnani and his belle, Claire Idera, as they are set to tie the knot soon. The couple got engaged recently and they both shared the good news on their social media pages. Akah revealed that they first met at Goodies mall in Ikeja after exchanging a couple of emails. They immediately became good friends and their friendship blossomed into love. They helped push each other to achieve their dreams and are now set to build a life together as husband and wife. Many social media users have sent in congratulatory messages to the couple and wished them all the best as they begin a beautiful journey of a lifetime commitment. The couple also released stunning pre-wedding photos and anyone can agree that they will have the cutest babies when the time comes. READ ALSO: Regina Daniels looks chic in skimpy denim skirt Here is how the bride-to-be expressed her joy below: READ ALSO: Sosoliso plane crash survivor Kechi Okwuchi wins...

Love is a feeling that sometimes defies understanding. Over the years many individuals have fallen in love with unlikely people for reasons they cannot explain. Such is the case of homosexuals who find peace in being in a same sex relationship. However in Africa and many other parts of the world, homosexuality is still frowned at by a number of people. This does not stop gay individuals from coming out of the closet and living their truth. African- American actor Jussie Smollett, who became popular for his role as Jamal Lyon in drama series Empire, was recently attacked in a hate crime for being gay. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Since the news broke out, many people have taken to social media to console him, including Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh. The mother of one took to her Instagram page to preach love as she explained that people should not be attacked for loving differently. Speaking further, she also reveal...

A Berlin-based watchdog, Transparency International (TI) on Tuesday, January 29, said the United States slid down the rankings of a global corruption index in 2018. Legit.ng gathers that TI revealed that the United States lost four points to score 71 out of 100 on its 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index. One hundred and eighty nations are ranked by TI according to their perceived level of public sector corruption, where a score of zero signifies very corrupt and 100 means very clean. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The TI annual report read: “The low score comes at a time when the US is experiencing threats to its system of checks and balances as well as an erosion of ethical norms at the highest levels of power." TI's Zoe Reiter, acting representatives to the US, said: “The Trump presidency has illuminated the cracks in the US system for ensuring a government that is accountable to the public interest. “But Pre...

Celebrities love to live their lives to the fullest. They are known to spend their hard earned money on expensive things such as houses, cars, gadgets, trips and so many other things that appeal to the rich. Nigerian singer Timaya is not so different from all other celebrities, but it seems like expensive cars are his own guilty pleasures. The singer is known for showing off his expensive cars on social media The 38-year-old took to his Instagram to celebrate three of those expensive vehicles he acquires. He showed of three different colours of his expensive Mercedes-Benz G-wagons in his compound. Timaya was pictured standing in front of the grey, black and gold G-wagons. He captioned the post celebrating the cars. He wrote: "Happy G day. STOOPID CHULO way✌." READ ALSO : Timaya buys his second baby mama a brand new Range Rover as an early Christmas gift (photos) The talented singer was born Enitimi Alfred Odom, but he is better known by his stage name Timaya. He is...

Following the recent suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, by president Muhammadu Buhari, there are indications that the National Judicial Council may sack both the embattled CJN and the newly nominated CJN, Tanko Mohammed. Guardian reports that the NJC after an emergency meeting had abridge the usual 14 working days notice to issue to Onnoghen a seven-day ultimatum to respond to series of petition against him. The council also mandated Mohammed to respond to the allegations of corruption and professional misconduct levelled against them within a-week. The duo were also excluded from the meeting because they are both involved in the crisis leading to the election of a former president of the Court of Appeal Umaru Abdullahi as an interim chairman over the meeting. It was also gathered that if NJC sanction Onnoghen and the new CJN with dismissal, Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour of the Supreme Court - who is not a member of the NJC - will probably assume the posit...

The chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Demsa local government area, Adamawa State, Hamisu Mijinyawa, has reportedly been kidnapped. The party chieftain was said to have been abducted by around 1am on Wednesday, January 30, at his residence ahead of the flag-off of the presidential/governorship campaign in Demsa local government area of the state, Sahara Reporters stated. The abduction of the chairman was confirmed by Mark Dauda, an official of APC in the state, who stated that kidnappers were demanding a ransom of N20 million to release their victim. "The Chairman was picked in his house in Demsa around 1:00am last night, but we're talking, we're negotiating his release," he said. "They've demanded N20 million ransom, that's all I can tell you for now." Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2UnELIU via EDUPEDIA24/7

Following several criticisms over his hit single, 'Wetin We Gain' and how people suggested it promoted yahoo, Nigerian singer, Victor Ad, has once again come out to address the issue in yet another song. While it is known fact that Nigerian music often lacks content, Nigerian music lovers however are very particular about condemning songs that promote violence. Fast rising singer, Victor Adere better known as Victor AD, not only received love but also backlash over his song, 'Wetin We Gain' as some people believed it was encouraging yahoo practices. The singer who in a recent interview with Legit.ng stated clearly that his song is not for yahoo boys, has once again come out to speak on the issue, using yet another song. In a video which he uploaded on his Instagram page, he indirectly stated that he only sang the minds of many and did not increase the theft of female undies for ritual purposes. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former...

- Maurizio Sarri says Callum Hudson-Odoi should remain at Stamford Bridge to pay Chelsea back for their investment in him - The youngster has been heavily linked with a move to join Bayern Munich this transfer window - However, the Blues boss believes the 18-year-old has to be patient with the club as his devemopment continues - About two different offers have been rejected by the Blues Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has told youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi to respect the hard work the club's academy coaches put in before he became the player he is at the moment. The 18-year-old winger is currently wanted by German League giants Bayern Munich this transfer window. SunSport however reports that the England youth international has ran out of patience with limited playing time at the Stamford Bridge and has handed transfer request this month. The publication confirms that the Blues boss has already rejected the request - telling the teenage sensation to stay and repay Chelsea for the...

The Nigerian newspaper review for Wednesday, January 22, leads with news that the National Judicial Council (NJC) gave suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, and the acting CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, seven days to respond to petitions written against them among other top stories. Nigerian Newspaper This Day for Wednesday, January 30 Source: Original Nigerian newspaper This Day reports that the National Judicial Council (NJC) gave suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, and the acting CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, seven days to respond to petitions written against them. READ ALSO: After drama at APC rally in Imo, Okorocha’s son-in-law congratulates Buhari Also caught in the wave of petitions is the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr. Danladi Umar, whose matter was referred to the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) for consideration. Nigerian Newspaper The Punch for Wednesday, January 30 Sourc...

The Nigerian Union of Teachers has lamented the poor appointment of teachers across the county - The body said there is an urgent need to recruit more teachers into schools on a permanent basis as against the N-Power teaching program - NUT also urged the federal government to scrap the N-power initiative and employ capable teachers instead of desperate job seekers The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has demanded that federal government scrap its job creation initiative, N-Power, and focus its attention on employing more qualified teachers in various schools across the country, Sahara Reporters has learnt. The teachers' union, Legit.ng gathers, made this call to the government during its 2019 assembly of the union. Speaking during the event, the NUT president, Nasir Idris, lamented the appointment protocols of the N-Power scheme. Idris, who noted that government employed people without necessary qualification, said the appointment of desperate job seekers unfit for the teach...

- The Court of Appeal describes as false and malicious reports claiming that the names of dead and retired judges were included in the list of the judges sworn-in as members of the election petition tribunal - The media officer of the Court of Appeal, Sa’adatu Kachalla, states that the list was drawn with input from chief judges of states and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) The Court of Appeal has dismissed reports claiming that the names of dead and retired judges were included in the list of 250 judges sworn-in as members of the election petition tribunal. The media officer of the Court of Appeal, Sa’adatu Kachalla, in a statement issued on Wednesday, January 30, said the report was false and malicious, TVC news reports. READ ALSO : After drama at APC rally in Imo, Okorocha’s son-in-law congratulates Buhari Kachalla stated that the list was drawn with input from chief judges of states and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and insisted that there was no name of a dead or retire...

- Former president of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has asked that the CCT chairman's name be removed from list of lawyers in the country - The ex-NBA president said CCT lacked jurisdiction on Walter Onnoghen's, the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), case but still presided over it - Agbakoba said Umar is also facing corruption trial for an alleged N10 million bribe and so unfit to sit over the CJN's case A former president of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agakoba, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asked NBA to take out the name of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) chairman, Danladi Umar, from the list of practicing lawyers in Nigeria. Agbakoba said that the CCT chairman is subject to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee because he is not a judicial officer, The Guardian reports. READ ALSO: After drama at APC rally in Imo, Okorocha’s son-in-law congratulates Buhari He said: “In the light of these violations of the Rules...

- INEC has urged youths in Nigeria to avoid being used by politicians to disrupt the general elections - The electoral commission's boss, Mahmood Yakubu, called on youths to be vigilant over happenings during the elections, especially at polling units - Yakubu said that the general elections are mainly about the future of the youths, since they make up about 81% of the total number of registered voters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), through its chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, January advised youths in the country to avoid being used by politicians to interfere with the coming polls. Speaking to the INEC Youth Ambassadors (IYA) Yakubu, said that violence related to election should be avoided in its entirety, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Adding that youths in the country make up about 81% of the total number of registered voters (80,004,084), the INEC boss said: “Do...

- Real Madrid fans are calling for Gareth Bale to be axed from Real Madrid first team - According to a poll by Spanish paper AS, 54.1% of Los Blancos hans want him to be benched - Bale netted Real Madrid's final goal during Sunday's 4-2 victory at Espanyol Real Madrid fans are seeking a bench role for Gareth Bale for the rest of the campaign as they look to rebuild their season. According to Daily Mail report, a poll conducted by renowned Spanish newspaper AS, revealed that a larger percentage of the Los Blancos fans are not comfortable with the Welshman. READ ALSO: Maurizio Sarri reveals why Eden Hazard needs to leave Chelsea “ The fans bench Bale! 54.1% want him benched, 36.98% Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius 8.91%,” AS front page revealed in Wednesday. At the last count, Bale has not enjoyed a healthy relationship with the Galaticos fans despite winning four Champions League titles, one La Liga and the Copa Del Rey in his five-and-a-half seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu. ...

- The Nigeria Police Force has assured Nigerians of safety in the coming elections - The police also promised to be neutral during the general election - The force has also promised to support INEC throughout the period The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has promised to be neutral and provide a safe environment for electorates during the forthcoming general election. Police spokesperson, ACP Frank Mba, made this statement on a programme on Radio Nigeria called Police Dairy, while talking about police preparations for the 2019 general election. Mba said: "We are very much ready to provide adequate security & safe environment for the 2019 general election & if the election was today, we are good to go. The IGP has had several meetings with critical stakeholders in the election, the INEC, CSOs. The Police is committed to this course. READ ALSO: Oil theft: Navy hands over 19 suspects, two boats to EFCC "We are aware of our roles & responsibilities as lead agency i...

- The abduction of the chairman of the APC in Abia, Chief Donatus Nwankpa, has been confirmed by the state police command - According to the state police public relations officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, the command was aware of the incident - Ogbonna said it was very unfortunate for such a thing to happen on the eve of the visit of President Buhari for his campaign rally in the state The police command in Abia has confirmed the abduction of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Chief Donatus Nwankpa, on Monday night, January 28, The police public relations officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the command was aware of the incident. Ogbonna said that the information at his disposal was still sketchy but described the incident as “very unfortunate.” READ ALSO: Northern elders, southern counterparts reportedly plan endorsement of Atiku He said: “It was very unfortunate for such a thing to happen on the eve of the visit of Pres...