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- The Nigerian Army says Boko Haram insurgents deceive people by voluntarily returning cattle previously rustled from the owners in the northeast - A spokesperson for the army, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, says the insurgents intend to deceitfully create the impression of presenting themselves as protector of the people - The military describes the gimmick as dangerous ploy, noting that the trend must be checked to avoid escalation The Nigerian Army on Sunday, February 3, said it had uncovered a plot by Boko Haram insurgents to win public sympathy through the unconditional release of rustled cattle to the owners. In a statement, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, the deputy director, army public relations, Operation Lafiya Dole, reported the theater commander, Maj Gen. Benson Akinroluyo, as disclosing that the insurgents deceived people by voluntarily returning cattle, hitherto rustled from the owners in the northeast. Nwachukwu disclosed that the commander raised the alarm while addressing

- A lawsuit by one Elvis Chinda has been filed against Governor Nyesom Wike and sent to a Federal High Court in Abuja - The suit marked FHC / ABJ / CS /1430/3018 is alleging that the birth certificate Wike presented to INEC for clearance to participate in the 2019 governorship poll was forged - Chinda is asking the court to disqualify the governor from contesting in the forthcoming election A Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted a lawsuit filed against Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by one Elvis Chinda. The suit marked FHC / ABJ / CS /1430/3018 is claiming that the birth certificate of Governor Wike was forged and as such, he should be disqualified from contesting in the March 2, 2019 gubernatorial poll, Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda According to the court, the hearing will take place on Wednesday,

- Donald Trump won't allow his 12-year-old son Barron play American football - Trump revealed before NFL's Super Bowl LIII that he has reservations with his son participating in the sport - The American president would rather want his son to play football 'soccer' in America President Donald Trump has made a disturbing statement concerning American football, which is one of the country’s most followed sports branding it "dangerous." According to a si.com report citing CBS News, Trump, who would not hide his dislike for the sport said before Super Bowl LIII that he would rather have his 12-year-old son, Barron, play football than American football. READ ALSO: Man City plot £80m raid on Wan-Bissaka and Chilwell as Mendy’s replacement “ It’s very, it’s very tough question, ” Trump stressed. “It’s a very good question. If he wanted to? Yes. Would I steer him that way? No, I wouldn’t. ” “I just don’t like the reports that I see coming out having to do wit

Maj.-Gen. A.A.Tarfa, the commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, has been redeployed to Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership Peacekeeping Centre, as Commandant in a new posting released by the army headquarters. According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen Sani Usman, the director of Army Public Relations on Sunday, Maj.-Gen. M. Mohammed, GOC 1 Division has been moved to the Headquarters, Nigerian Army Signals Corps and appointed as Corps Commander. Maj.-Gen. C.T. Olukoju, who until now the Signal Corps Commander, has been appointed Director General of the newly created Nigerian Army Simulation Centre (NASIMC) with Headquarters in Abuja. Usman said under the new posting, Maj.-Gen. U.S. Yakubu has been posted to Headquarters of Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery and appointed as Corps Commander. Others are Maj.-Gen. C.U. Agulanna, Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Maj.-Gen. F. Yahaya, Military Secretary (Army), as GOC 1 Division and Maj.-Gen.

- Young Nigerian mother welcomes beautiful quadruplet babies - The woman was celebrated for being a superwoman by her friend on social media - It was gathered that she was already a mother of three before welcoming the quadruplets A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to give her friend accolades for being a strong mother. The lady's friend recently welcomed four bouncing babies who were delivered hale and hearty. The lady identified as Sopakrite Fyneface had shared her friend's story on a Facebook group known as Once a mum, always a mum. The excited lady revealed that she wants to tap into her friends blessing. According to Fyneface, her friend had all her six children within the space of three years. She explained that the woman had triplets first, but one died, and she was later blessed with quadruplets the second time. Nigerian lady celebrates woman who had 6 children in 2 years Facebook source: Sopakrite Fyneface Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Father of 3 welco

- Gonzalo Higuain has been praised by Eden Hazard for his performance against Huddersfield - Higuain scored two goals for Chelsea in the Blues 5-0 win in the Premier League tie - Eden Hazard who also netted a brace explained that he knew Higuain is good from his first training Gonzalo Higuain's performance against Huddersfield Town in the Premier League has been applauded by his teammate Eden Hazard. Higuain and Eden Hazard paired together up front for Chelsea in their 5-0 Premier League win over Huddersfield in which these two players scored a brace each. Eden Hazard has now explained that he knew the former Napoli striker is a complete forward from the first time he trained with Chelsea. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford's goal gives Red Devils the win The Belgium international also stated emphatically that all his teammates are in j

For some people, celebrating another year on earth means way more than posting lovely photos on social media. One of such is Ghana’s, John Dumelo, who has celebrated his day in a special way. The Ghanaian actor took to his social media page to share the unusual and emotional way he had celebrated the opportunity to witness another year on earth. He visited the Okponglo area of East Legon where he had met with some widows and joined them in celebrating the occasion of his 35th birthday. Dumelo in his post revealed that it was an emotional morning for him. He extended best wishes to himself and thanked God for making him add another year in life. READ ALSO: Actor Damola Olatunji celebrates his birthday with lovely photos He said: "Its been an emotional morning. I spent it with widows in the Okponglo area of East Legon to mark my 35th birthday.....I thank God for adding another year to my life. Looking forward to many more wonderful years ahead. Happy Sunday everyone! #ha

- Reverend Father Kwaggas Matthew of the Church of Annunciation urges members of his congregation to bring their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to church - Matthew tells his congregation to come out and vote in the presidential election for a candidate that will stop further killings and poverty in the country - The cleric accuses the federal government of doing little to stop the killings of innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen in parts of the country The parish priest of the Church of the Annunciation, Arab Road, Gbazango, Kubwa Abuja, Reverend Father Kwaggas Matthew, has said his congregation members who fail to bring their PVCs to church will not receive holy communion. The cleric told worshippers in his congregation to come out and vote in the presidential election for a candidate that will stop further killings and poverty in the country, Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: Unusual weather caused Osinbajo’s helicopter crash - Caverton group The reverend father accused the feder

- The senator representing Anambra south senatorial zone, Senator Andy Uba, has said that he made the state to accept the APC - Uba said that he and other members of the ruling party in the state were able to achieve this feat through hard and diligence - He also said that winning the senatorial election in the constituency will bring him much closer to his dream of becoming Nigeria's next Senate president Senator Andy Uba, representing Anambra south senatorial zone, has said that through hard work, he and others had succeeded in making Anambra people to accept the All Progressives Congress (APC), Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda In his speech to the ruling party's members at Oko in Orumba north local government area, Uba, who is also the Anambra chairman of President Buhari’s campaign council, was glad that APC had become indeed a formidable force. The senator stated: “In 2015, it was virtually

Ahead of the 2019 presidential election, a faction of Miyetti Allah group in the northeast region has reportedly dissociated itself from the endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari by the national body. This was disclosed in Yola on Sunday, February 3 by Mafindi Umaru Danburam, leader of the group who recently resigned his position as the northeast chairman of the group following the national body’s endorsement of Buhari. Consequently, the group endorsed the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidature of Atiku Abubakar . He said: "Miyetti Allah had, at no time, sat to decide which presidential candidate to support. "I resigned my office as northeast leader of Miyetti Allah since news broke about the purported endorsement of President Buhari by our national body. So we're here to tell the world that if someone is priding himself as a Fulani man, Atiku is more, because he occupies the revered stool of the second in command at Adamawa emir

In what appears to be a case of flaunting your natural beauty, a Nollywood actress has taken to her social media page to show off her lovely and spotless legs. Nigerian actress, Adunni Ade , recently shared some photos on her Instagram page. In the pictures, the fair skinned beauty was spotted striking different poses for the camera on her way to work. In what could be described as a casual outfit, she rocked a yellow jacket and black bum shorts that revealed her long and spot free legs. The screen diva posted the photos with the caption: Good Morning!!Still at it... off to work.#workflow #skinbyfaye READ ALSO: Nigerians angry over Blac Chyna scheduled visit to Lagos to sell bleaching cream PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app Having a spotless skin is something a lot of ladies cherish. This is because it makes them confident in their own skin when they have to rock swim wear outfits or dress casually at home in revealing outfits like bum short

- Manchester United on Sunday afternoon, February 3, beat Leicester City in tough Premier League tie - Englishman Marcus Rashford scored the only goal for Manchester United in the 9th minute - United are now occupying fifth position on the EPL standings with 48 points Manchester United on Sunday, February 3, continued with their impressive performance this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer beating Leicester City 1-0 in Premier League tie. Englishman Marcus Rashford scored the only goal that gave Manchester United the maximum three points at the King Power Stadium. Leicester City started the match on a good note, but they would have themselves to blame for not scoring in the 5th minute through Jamie Vardy. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Mikel Obi's experience is key for AFCON 2019, says Super Eagles coach Rohr Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi located the striker with a superb pass, but h

- Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has denied reports that his a member of any conveners' council or the Third Force as many claim - However, Soyinka said that he is in full support of other political parties that can come up with a viable presidential candidate - He added that in this regard, he has fully endorsed the Alliance for the Defence of Democracy (ADD), but is not one of its members The Nigerian renowned Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Sunday, February 3, denied reports and claims that he belongs to the Alliance for the Defence of Democracy (ADD). Speaking on the claim that has gone viral, Soyinka, a recent statement pointed out that although he was invited to a meeting on discussions for a consensus candidate, he did not honour the invitation, Sahara Reporters reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda However, he stated that his resolve to “fully endorse, and have encouraged the efforts of ADD and of other sim

- Alhaji Aliyu Idris-Ibrahim, council chairman, Zaria local government of Kaduna state, says the electorates need to give Buhari a second tenure to enable him transform the country for a brighter future - Ibrahim notes that the Buhari administration has recorded successes in areas of security, fighting corruption and diversifying the economy through agriculture - The council chairman cautions against attacks on leaders, hate speech and the use of sentiments in the name of campaign Alhaji Aliyu Idris-Ibrahim, council chairman, Zaria local government of Kaduna state on Sunday, February 3, said re-electing President Muhammadu Buhari would guarantee brighter future for Nigeria. Idris-Ibrahim made the observation during the presentation of certificates to contractors awarded infrastructure projects in Tudun Wada ward of Zaria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that community leaders in each unit were mobilised by the council to monitor the execution of the projects to ensure com

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is plotting a massive a £80m raid on the pair of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Ben Chilwell. According to Metro report citing The Sun, the Spaniard wants the English pair to further beef up his full-back options, with French World Cup winner Benjamin Mendy struggling with injuries. READ ALSO: Granit Xhaka ruled out of Arsenal’s clash with Man City at Etihad At the last count, the Frenchman, who arrived Etihad from Monaco in a move reported fee of about £52m has only featured in 18 games so far. Guardiola is now eager splash the cash into add more quality to the Citizens defence line with the signing of Wan-Bissaka and Chilwell. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng Already, Chilwell has turned himself into an important squad member in Leicester defence in the last two campaigns, and Man City are keen to table a £50m bid for defence ace. Although, the 22-year-old recently penned an extension at the Foxes last October, but the possibility of playi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential ambition in the forthcoming general election has received a huge boost as leaders of the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Northern Elders Forum, Pan-Niger Delta forum, the Middle Belt Forum, and a faction of Afenifere have endorsed Atiku Abubakar as their presidential candidate. The group disclosed this at a meeting tagged: Summit of Nigerian leaders and elders. Channels TV reports that they arrived at the conclusion after series of meetings with the presidential candidates in the past months. It was reported that the group accused President Muhammadu Buhari of dividing the country and not having control of the presidency. Dr Pogu Bitrus (Middle Belt Forum), Ago Abdullahi (Northern Elders Forum), Ayo Fasanmi (Afenifere), Edwin Clarke (Pan Niger Delta Forum) John Nwodo (Ohanaeze Ndigbo) and Buba Galadima are among those at the meeting. However, in a related development, a pressure group, Zikist-Buharist Movement (ZBM), has called on the peop

- About 15,000 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are set ablaze by arsonist who broke through the window of INEC office located in Isialangwa south local government area of Abia state - The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Joseph Iloh, says the INEC register containing the list of all registered voters was also set ablaze by the attackers - The Abia state police command discloses that it has commenced investigation into the attack on the INEC office An attack by unknown persons on the office of the INEC in Isialangwa south local government area of Abia state has led to the destruction of about 15,000 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Joseph Iloh, told Channels TV on Sunday, February 3, that the arsonists broke in through the window of the office and set ablaze the uncollected PVCs. READ ALSO: President Buhari thanks God for sparing Osinbajo’s life in helicopter crash He said the INEC register containing

Just a few days into the month of February and social media users are already flooding their pages with cute pictures to celebrate the birthdays of their loved and cherished ones. Nike Adeyemi, wife to renowned pastor, Sam Adeyemi, recently took to her social media pages to share lovely photos in commemoration of her husband’s special day. The senior pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre was celebrated by his beloved wife with some lovely photos that she posted on her Instagram page. She accompanied the photos with a heartfelt note that she had penned to her loving husband in the caption. She started off by wishing him a happy birthday and expressed her joy at the fact that he had accomplished all the things he had envisioned to achieve in life at a time when it all still seemed like nothing. Adeyemi stated that she was going to forever be in support of her husband in his quest to achieve all of his dreams. READ ALSO: Richest pastor in the world - Top 10 rating She said: &

- The Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has taken its fight against criminal activities to the southeast with results to show for it - The commission recently arrested not less than 13 internet fraudsters in Enugu and six more in Port Harcourt - Recovered items include Toyota Avenza, Lexus Jeep, Toyota Hilux, Toyota avalon, Mercedes Benz, Benz- E350-4Matic, Toyota Camry XLE Benz- GLE 450, iPhones and laptops The Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu. According to Ahmed Imam Usman, the the zonal head of the southeast chapter of the commission, while three of the suspects were arrested on Thursday, January 17, in Anambra through intelligence reports, 10 of them were arrested in Enugu. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The EFCC zonal head revealed that Items recovered from them include nine exotic cars ranging from Toyota Avenza, Lexus Jeep, Toyota Hilux, Toyota avalon

- The management of Caverton helicopters say all passengers and crew on-board the Augusta helicopter which crashed in Kogi state suffered no injuries - The company notes that it has informed the relevant authorities about the incident and that investigation into the crash had commenced The management of Caverton helicopters has said unusual weather condition caused the helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to crash in Kogi state on Saturday, February 2. The company which owns the helicopter that crashed landed in Kogi in a statement on Saturday night, February 2, noted that the passengers and crew on-board the Augusta helicopter that crashed suffered no injuries. It said they were all safely evacuated. READ ALSO: How APC thugs allegedly killed my brother in Kogi - SDP supporter narrates ordeal (photos) The firm explained that it had informed the relevant authorities about the incident and that investigation into the crash had commenced. The management of Caverton als

- Nigeria's health minister, Professor Isaac Adewole has joined his colleagues on the field to campaign for President Muhammad Buhari - Adewole is also canvassing support for the APC candidates in the six south western states and Yoruba speaking people in Kwara and Kogi states - The minister is carrying out the initiative under the name: Buhari Leekan`Si Nigeria's minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole on Saturday, February 2, in continuation of his strategic campaign of supporting the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and other APC candidates visited the ancient town of Iwo in Osun state, for voters education and sensitization rally. The Buhari Leekansi initiative which is a political concept of the minister, is geared towards propagating the monumental achievements of Buhari administration since 2015. Legit.ng gathered that it is also veritable platform for the second term bid of the administration and to complement the APC campa