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In a case of what could be described as ‘everyday for the thief, and one day for the owner’, a traffic thief has met his waterloo while he tried to steal from a moving car. A social media user identified as @Esheriff237 recently took to his Twitter page with a video in which a traffic thief was spotted being dragged along with a moving vehicle. The user who shared the video revealed in his post that the man had attempted to steal a phone from one of the occupants of the car, the passengers had however caught him and held on to his hand. In the video, the phone thief was spotted receiving several slaps from the angry passengers. READ ALSO: Generator thief caught and beaten mercilessly in Port Harcourt (photos) The Twitter user posted saying: “This guy attempted to pull a phone from this car and the passengers caught his hand and this is what happened.” See his post below: His followers took to his comment section with mixed reactions. Some followers were of the opinion that th

A Nigerian citizen has taken to his social media page to declare his intention to wage war against the Boko Haram terrorists. The man identified as Wise Rich King recently shared a series of photos on his Facebook page in which he was spotted in what appeared to be a military apparel. He accompanied his post with a message in which he had lamented that there was no peace in the country and as such had made up his mind to embark on the journey to bring back a reign of peace in Nigeria. King also declared his love for his country. He, however, stressed that even if he was willing to fight with his last strength, he was not ready to die for the nation. READ ALSO: Army troops foil attack, kill 4 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno The young man called on the lord for protection as he embarked on his course, he prayed to God to save his life while on the battlefield. He said: “ I have made up my mind to die for what I believed and to live for what I love, and to fight for my right, don&

The federal government through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) allocated a total of N727,225,862,128.86 billion worth of investment in critical areas of infrastructure development in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. Adamu Adamu, minister of education , disclosed this during the Sixth Edition of the ministerial press briefing in Abuja, saying that the intervention was for public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education from 2015 till date. Adamu noted that the intervention was specifically for physical infrastructure, project maintenance, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support, entrepreneurship, library development, special high impact projects, research, academic staff training and development among others. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “Our focus for today’s briefing is on federal government’s intervention in critical areas of tertiary education in the life of the Buhari admin

- The dichotomy between National Diploma and a university degree is still a source of concern for the Academic Staff union of Polytechnics - The union hinted on taking legal action to challenge the advantage university first degree holders have above HND holders - ASUP says many organisations that have got used to the dichotomy are finding it difficult to abolish it in spite of the fact that the federal government has put an end to it The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) may be challenging the dichotomy between holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) and their first degree counterparts, in the appointment and promotion of civil servants. The Guardian reports that ASUP gave the hint as the dichotomy continues in some government establishments despite the fact that the federal government abolished it on March 26, 2018. Legit.ng recalls that the head of service of the federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, issued a circular on March 26, 2018, directing government establishments t

- A Federal High Court in Lagos stood down for one hour, the fraud trial of the former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, February 4 - Shortly after the court began sitting, the trial judge, Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, rose to attend an official function - Kanu Agabi (SAN) and Olalekan Ojo (SAN) appeared for the former governor while Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) announced appearance for the EFCC A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, February 4, stood down for one hour, the N6.9 billion fraud trial of the immediate past governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Peter Fayose. A former minister of state for defense, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, who is the fifth prosecution witness, was billed for cross examination on Monday, NAN reports. READ ALSO: CAN reacts as 100 contract Lassa fever in Ondo state Legit.ng gathers that he testified at the last adjourned date, on January 21, saying that Fayose received five million dollars and some amounts of naira from the impress account of a forme

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- The federal government projects that the economy will rise by 2.2 per cent in 2019 - Udoma Udo made this projection in contrary to World Bank's own - The minister of budget and national planning said this growth will lift many Nigerians out of poverty The minister of budget and national planning, Udoma Udo, has disagreed with the World Bank’s forecast that the economy will grow by 2.2 per cent in 2019 saying it will grow by 3.01 per cent. The Cable report that Udoma made this revelation at the Deloitte Dialogue on Nigeria’s Economic Outlook for 2019 He explained that inflation is expected to trend downwards to single digit of 9.98 percent in 2019 from 11.44 percent as at December 2018. READ ALSO: Governor Wike accuses Buhari govt of marking 200 judges for intimidation, false allegations He noted that this will be possible “with the improved coordination of fiscal and monetary policies, exchange rate stability, improved oil export earnings and capital inflows, as well as t

The Caverton group has given Vice President Yemi Osinbajo another helicopter for elections campaign purposes. The company in a tweet on Sunday, February 3, disclosed that the delivery of the chopper to the vice-president was in adherence to its commitment to uphold and professionalism. Caverton group says its action was in adherence to its commitment to uphold and professionalism, photo credits: Twitter - Caverton Source: UGC "A true statement of our commitment to safety and professionalism the Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo continues his campaign flying with Caverton,” the statement said. READ ALSO: Governor Wike accuses Buhari govt of marking 200 judges for intimidation, false allegations Legit.ng had reported that what would have been a national disaster was averted on Saturday, February 2, 2019, as the chopper of Nigeria’s vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, crash-landed in Kabba, a town in Kogi state. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from

- Friends and family members of two Nigerian lecturers pay tribute to them on social media - The lecturers had passed away in a fatal accident after attending a friend's wedding in Jigawa - It was gathered that a third friend had been left with serious injuries Two Nigerian lecturers, Zaharadeen Hussaini Kaita and Saib Abbantea, have passed away in a fatal accident while they were on their way back home from a friend's wedding. The deceased were in the car alongside another friend identified as Yusuf Dot Java. It was reported that Java is currently hospitalised after he was left seriously injured. It was gathered that the three friends had attended a friend's wedding ceremony in Malam Madori local government area of Jigawa State. Two Nigerian lecturers reportedly passed away in a car crash Facebook source: Aminu A Bello Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Nigerian man dies in ghastly car accident 6 days to his wedding in Bauchi (photos) According to reports, the acciden

- The results of forthcoming general elections will be collated and transmitted manually, INEC has said - According to the electoral commission, the election will take place in 1,558 constituencies and 774 local government areas - Okoye said the collation of results will take place in 8,809 registration areas/wards and in 119,973 polling units and 57,023 voting points nationwide The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, February 3, insisted on manual collation and transmission of the forthcoming general elections’ results. The national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education, Festus Okoye, who made this known in Abuja, said the decision to stick to manual collation and transmission of results was in line with extant electoral laws. The Nation reports Okoye said INEC was ready for the conduct of the polls in 1,558 constituencies and 774 local government areas. He said the commission has concluded the identification and recruitment of over 81

- Adamu Adamu has said there will be a crackdown on some illegal higher universities, polytechnics, monotechnics and specialised technical and vocational institutions in the country - Adamu, the minister of education , said the illegal higher institutions include 66 universities and 68 polytechnics are to be shutdown by the federal government in a new crackdown - According to the minister, Nigerians should assist in exposing these higher institutions whenever they are found Emerging reports have claimed that the federal government of Nigeria has declared that it would start demolishing illegal tertiary institutions across the country. According to an online medium, Sahara Reporters, Adamu Adamu, the country's minister of education, who made this known in Abuja, stating the institutions constitute a threat to the education system of the country. He said: ''Nigerians should assist in exposing these higher institutions whenever they are found, with a view to dealing with

- Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will contend for both the Premier League and Champions League titles - The Reds are currently at the top of the EPL table with two points ahead of Man City before their match day 25 encounter - Klopp insists that his side will focus on winning both the EPL and UCL titles at the end of the ongoing season Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted that his side will prioritise winning both the Premier League and the Champions League this term. The Reds are currently seated at the summit of the EPL table with 61 points - two better than Manchester City ahead of their match day 25 encounter against West Ham on Monday night. Klopp's men host Bayern Munich in their round of 16 clash at Anfield on Tuesday, February 19, in a bid to advance to the quarterfinal stage this season. READ ALSO: Premier League top scorer: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah tops chart after 25 matches It will be recalled that the Reds were thrashed 3-1 by Real Madrid in the final of

- Eden Hazard believes Chelsea will surprise Man City in their upcoming Premier League tie - The Belgian international scored a brace in the Blues 5-0 spanking of Huddersfield Town - Chelsea and Man City will also play for honours in the Carabao Cup final on February 24 Eden Hazard is confident Chelsea can do a Premier League double over title rivals Manchester City next week. The Blues bounced back from a 4-0 humiliating defeat at Bournemouth in 22 years by walloping Huddersfield 5-0 at Stamford Bridge. Hazard was on target twice while new signing Gonzalo Higuain also scored a brace to open his account in the Premier League as they travel to the Etihad next. READ ALSO: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rushes to watch PSG after Man United won at Leicester Maurizio Sarri's men have lost five in their last 13 Premier League matches and one of the wins was against Pep Guardiola's side who were unbeaten in 21 games then. "It's going to be a different game than two or three

At a time when politicians are seeking endorsements from as many Nigerians as possible, a very 'important' witch sect in the society has finally taken sides with Atiku Abubakar , the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This sect called The Association of White Witches in Nigeria (AWWN) accorded support to the PDP presidential candidate after several meetings which they claimed to have had on Obudu mountain and Zuma rock. According to them, they have certified that the 72-year-old man would win the election. Dr. Iboi Okhuw, the spokesperson of the association announced this to Sunday Independent in a telephone conversation. The spokesperson said that he was sure the victory of Atiku was sealed by them after two meetings held in those mountainous regions. READ ALSO: Woman loses life after her father takes her to shrine to be delivered from witchcraft His exact words were: "The victory of Atiku was sealed in two meetings held on the Obudu Moun

Senator Andy Uba has debunked media reports suggesting he is preparing to vie for the office of the Senate president in the 9th Senate. Uba, the senator representing Anambra south senatorial zone in the upper chamber, said the report is false and geared towards distracting his campaign. In a statement sent to Legit.ng on Monday, February 4 by his media office, the senator said he is at the moment concentrating on returning to the Senate. “l am more interested in concentrating on achieving victory both for myself and the party in this very keenly contested elections,” he said. READ ALSO: INEC to collate elections results manually He also regretted that the reportage was malicious and designed to distract him from his impactful campaigns, enjoining the public to please disregard the statement as misleading. Senator Uba recently said that through hard work, he and others had succeeded in making Anambra people to accept the All Progressives Congress (APC). In his speech to the ru

- The Association of Southeast Town Unions (ASETU) has thrown its weight behind the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi for the forthcoming presidential election - ASETU said the candidacy was a de-triabalised one and would engender unity and progress of the country - The union also said it would keep supporting any party that would rescue Igbo from marginalisation The Association of South-East Town Unions (ASETU) has endorsed the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 presidential poll. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued on Sunday, February 3, in Enugu state at the end of an extraordinary expanded meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: Governor Wike accuses Buhari govt of marking 200 judges for intimidation, false allegations The meeting held at ASETU secretariat in Enugu on Sunday, January 27 produced a three-pag

- Amina Namadi Sambo has defended the users of Hijab, adding that it is their fundamental human rights - Sambo made this assertion at a public lecture to mark the 2019 Annual World Hijab Day organised by the Coalition of Nigeria Muslim Women - The wife of the ex-vice president, Namadi Sambo, said hijab was a command from Allah and practice of Prophet Muhammad The wife of former vice president, Amina Namadi Sambo, on Sunday, February 3, said the harassment and intimidation of Muslim women wearing hijab violated their fundamental human rights. Sambo made this assertion at a public lecture to mark the 2019 Annual World Hijab Day organised by the Coalition of Nigeria Muslim Women held at the national mosque in Abuja, NAN reports. According to her, the persecution of Muslim girls and women, who wear hijab in school, workplace and public space is the highest form of religious intolerance. READ ALSO: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Sambo said that the constitut

- Following the outbreak of Lassa fever in Ondo, the state chapter of CAN has warned its members against unhygienic living - No fewer than 100 cases of the disease have been recorded at various health centres in the 18 local government areas of the state - CAN urged all churches in the state to sensitise their members to cover their foods properly and eradicate the existence of rats in their vicinities The Ondo state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned its members in the state against unhygienic living, following the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. In a letter written to all churches in Ondo, the state chairman of CAN, Rev Ayo Oladapo, urged members to be mindful of rats in their residences and always clean their environments. READ ALSO: I’ll end ASUU strike on my first day in office if I win presidency - Atiku Legit.ng gathers that no fewer than 100 cases of Lassa fever have been recorded at various health centres in the 18 local government a

- Alhaji Aliyu Idris-Ibrahim, the council chairman of Zaria LGA in Kaduna urged Nigerians to vote for President Buhari - The council chairman said re-electing Buhari will guarantee brighter future for Nigeria - Idris-Ibrahim also urged the people of Kaduna state to re-elect Governor El-Rufai for second term Alhaji Aliyu Idris-Ibrahim, the council chairman of Zaria local government area of Kaduna state on Sunday, January 3, says 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 compliance to set standards. READ ALSO: Governor Wike accuses Buhari govt of marking 200 judges for intimidation, false allegations The council boss stressed the need

- Amina Namadi Sambo has defended the users of Hijab, adding that it is their fundamental human rights - Sambo made this assertion at a public lecture to mark the 2019 Annual World Hijab Day organised by the Coalition of Nigeria Muslim Women - The wife of the ex-vice president,Namadi Sambo, said hijab was a command from Allah and practice of Prophet Muhammad The wife of former vice president, Amina Namadi Sambo, on Sunday, February 3, said the harassment and intimidation of Muslim women wearing hijab violated their fundamental human rights. Sambo made this assertion at a public lecture to mark the 2019 Annual World Hijab Day organised by the Coalition of Nigeria Muslim Women held at the national mosque in Abuja, NAN reports. According to her, the persecution of Muslim girls and women, who wear hijab in school, workplace and public space is the highest form of religious intolerance. READ ALSO: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Sambo said that the constituti

- A call for support of Presidential Muhammadu Buhari has been given to rural communities in Enugu state - The call was made by Geoffrey Onyeama, the minister of foreign affairs, who took campaign for the president to rural areas in the state on Sunday, February 3 - Onyeama said that President Buhari deserves a second term because he is laying a solid economic foundation for the country The minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Sunday, February 3, started a campaign tour of rural communities of Enugu state for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. Onyeama stormed Nsukka zone in company of some chieftains of the party with a message of hope and steadfastness in the Buhari led administration, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful in Igboeze south local government area, the minister said that the president was layin