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Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells the club's staff 1 title they should not give him

- Solskjaer replaced Mourinho at Manchester United on interim capacity - The Norwegian has guided the Red Devils to fifth in the Premier League standings - Solskjaer remains one of the club's top choice as Mourinho's permanent replacement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has asked the club's staff to stop referring him as 'boss.' According to a SPORTbible report, the Norwegian tactician has instead directed the personnel to call him 'Ole.' READ ALSO: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah out of Super Eagles and Pharaoh’s friendly in Asaba Speaking during a forum with Scandinavian supporters' club, United-Supporteren, Solskjaer said he had known the staff through the years since he was a player and now found it a little odd to be addressed by who he was. "[Carrington receptionist] Kath was the first person I saw when I came here," he said. "Then I met the staff who've been here since I was a player. They started calling me 'boss.' I told

NLC vows to resist attempts to sell national assets to foreigners

- The Nigerian Labour Congress has vowed to resist attempts to sell any of the national assets to foreign collaborators - NLC president, Ayuba Wahab also faulted claims that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation would be sold in the future - According to Wahab, the incessant industrial crisis in some sectors is a strategy of some people in government to make the idea of privatization and sales of public assets appealing Comrade Ayuba Wahab, the national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), declared that the body would resist attempts to sell any of the national assets to foreign collaborators. Channel TV reports that Wahab made this known on Tuesday, February 5, during the 12th delegate conference of the congress in Abuja. Wahab said: “NLC and the working-class movement have a well-documented position on privatisation. We have resisted any form of privatisation and any of our assets to be privatised to individuals and their foreign collaborators will be resisted.”

Kisses all over me - Actress Angela Okorie says as she serves stew in new photos

Nollywood is filled with several lovely ladies with breath-taking, beautiful bodies that make many Nigerians drool after them. One of such divas with a beauty that shines for miles is Angela Okorie. The perfectly fit lady is one with a glowing kind of finesse skin. Angela who knows just how beautiful she is has never failed to flaunt her body. Not only does she wear amazing clothes that show off her assets, she also poses sensationally in lovely photo shoots. Recently, the actress took to releasing some pictures of herself which can indeed be said to look beautiful. In a red-white T-shirt and denim jeans, the actress served some hot stew to her fans. Angela who seem to have a knack for bicycles also took to posting an image of herself riding a bike. As a caption to this photo, she said this: "Never Give Up on Your Dreams. Keep Pushing God Got you." READ ALSO: Why would I live a fake life when I have money to lavish on myself - Actress Angela Okorie The beautiful l

Lagos to restrict movement on Surulere, Ikorodu, 10 other roads ahead of Buhari's campaign

Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign tour to Lagos state on Saturday, the state government on Wednesday, February 6, announced traffic restrictions and diversion on some routes in the state. Demola Seriki, the chairman, transport committee on APC presidential campaign, said at a news conference in Alausa, that all hands were on deck to ensure free flow of traffic while the visit lasted. Seriki, a former minister of state for defence, said that the travel advisory was necessary to advise people on alternative routes. According to him, this is to ensure that all those who would not be at the venue of the campaign do not get stuck in traffic. He listed the 18 routes to be affected to include: Surulere and its environs, Marina Road, Ikorodu Road, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Third Mainland Bridge, Obalende and International Airport Road. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Other routes are Oshodi/Oworonshoki Expressway,

Why people should not thank God for Funke Akindele's twins - Prophet Faleyimu shares, says she had her twins with IVF

- Nigerian prophet Faleyimu Olagoroye claims Nollywood actress Funke Akindele used In vitro fertilisation to have her twins - He claimed that the actress had not followed the solutions he gave her so she could have a baby - The prophet had earlier claimed that the actress was not destined to have a child Faleyimu Olagoroye, Nigerian prophet, who had prophesied that Nollywood actress Funke Akindele was only destined to be rich and not have a child. The prophet had even claimed that she must marry a gate-man. Despite the prophet's claims, the actress and her husband JJC Skill, welcomed their first child together on Saturday, December 22. Legit.ng has reported that the couple had twin babies few months after they celebrated their anniversary. Yoruba Movie Gist reported that the prophet, who is the founder of Blessing and Miracle Church of Christ, is now claiming that the actress had her babies through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). READ ALSO : Nigerian lady finds love agai

How we will stop Atiku from winning in southeast - Pro-Buhari group

- A pro-Muhammadu Buhari group said it will stop Atiku from winning in the southeast - The coordinator of the group, Frank Ezike, said he will mobilise bodies in the southeast to go against the endorsement of Atiku by Ohanaeze Ndigbo - Ezike said President Buhari will clinch the majority of the southeast votes Frank Ezike, the national coordinator of a pro-Muhammadu Buhari group, on Wednesday, February 6, reportedly vowed to stop the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar , from recording a victory in the southeast in the February 16 election. According to The Punch newspapers, the coordinator of the group tagged “I Believe in President Muhammadu Buhari 2019” revealed how he would work against Atiku’s victory in the zone. The newspaper reports that Ezike said he would move to counter Atiku’s endorsement by the Igbo apex socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. READ ALSO: NURTW chairman sentenced to death He added that he would mobilise all th

Nigeria's Super Eagles drop 2 places as FIFA release first ranking of 2019

- Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped two places on the latest FIFA ranking released on February 7 - The three time AFCON kings were 44th in the last edition of the ranking released in December 2018 - Coach Gernot Rohr's men are 4th behind Senegal, Tunisia, and Morocco on the African ranking Nigeria's Super Eagles dropped two places on the latest FIFA ranking to finish 46th for the month of January 2019. The three time African champions, who wrapped the out gone year as the 44th best team failed to climb further up in the first month of the new year due to lack of action at the country level. READ ALSO: Emiliano Sala: Authorities recover body from missing ill-fated plane wreckage Coach Gernot Rohr's men however maintain their fourth position on the African continent with 1427 points. Meanwhile, Senegal retain their top position on the log while Tunisia and Morocco complete the top three positions. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group &

What APC wants to do with police redeployment of 37 commissioners - PDP, CUPP reveal in new allegations

- The recent massive redeployment of some police commissioners has been criticised by both the PDP and CUPP - Both opposition parties are alleging that the move by the police is a ploy from the APC to rig the coming elections - However, the APC, in its reply said that it is too busy with its presidential campaign, adding that the allegations are baseless and laughable The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the Police Service Commission (PSC)'s approval of the redeployment of 37 commissioners in the force throughout the federation. The opposition party referred to the move as a tactics by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government to manipulate and rig the forthcoming general elections, Punch reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Supporting PDP's claim, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) through its spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, on Wednesday, February 6, alleged that the

APC governor accused of deducting over N300 million from workers to fund campaign

- Governor Mohammed Bindow has been accused of deducting over N300 million from January salary of workers in Adamawa - The Adamawa workers alleged that the deductions were meant to fund the campaign rally of President Buhari - According to a female director who craved anonymity, the money would be used to hire crowds to make it look like the president has supporters in the state Workers in Adamawa state have accused Governor Mohammed Bindow of deducting over N300 million from their January salaries for political reasons. The workers were said to have alleged that their salaries were slashed without notice, either from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) or their departments, The Guardian. According to them, investigations revealed that the deductions were meant to fund the campaign rally of President Muhammadu Buhari. READ ALSO: NURTW chairman sentenced to death They added that the money would be used to hire crowds from the 21 councils to create the impression that the president

What APC wants to do with police redeployment of 37CPs - PDP, CUPP reveal in new allegations

- The recent massive redeployment of some police commissioners has been criticized by both the PDP and CUPP - Both opposition parties are alleging that the move by the police is a ploy from the APC to rig the coming elections - However, the APC, in its reply said that it is too busy with its presidential campaign, adding that the allegations are baseless and laughable The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the Police Service Commission (PSC)'s approval of the redeployment of 37 commissioners in the force throughout the federation. The opposition party referred to the move as a tactics by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government to manipulate and rig the forthcoming general elections, Punch reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Supporting PDP's claim, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) through its spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, on Wednesday, February 6, alleged that the

Nigerian man reveals new details on ritualists, claims women's natural hair is being sold for N450k

As the year 2019 began, stories of men who sell ladies' underwear to ritualists for money became rampant. There were stories of people who were caught and dealt with for committing such an act. There were also stories of those that got away with it, Legit.ng had reported that some armed men had stormed an eatery just to steal underwear from women . It was even said that they gave those not wearing pant one to wear for five minutes. A Nigerian man has now revealed new details about the operation of ritualists. The man claimed that people now sell a nylon of women's natural hair to ritualists for money. According to the man who shared this revelation on Twitter, a nylon of natural hair is being sold for N450,000. He advised women to always pack their hair after it has been combed out at a salon. READ ALSO : Man disguised as a woman allegedly caught with stolen pants in Oscohtech (photos, video) The man identified as Aura Cool noted that a female friend who had experienced i

She's got a nice physique but I don’t think she's attractive - Singer Naira Marley speaks on Tiwa Savage

Entertainment and appearances are two things that go hand in hand. Most celebrities spend huge amounts of money to look good and gain the admiration of their fans. Female celebrities in particular love to be admired and given compliments by their male counterparts. Nigerian celebrities are no doubt very good looking with some of them having sex appeal. Recently, fast rising musician, Naira Marley, shared his opinion on some of Nigeria’s top female musicians. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria In an interview with Moni Talks, the star revealed that he does not think Tiwa Savage is sexy but believes she is beautiful. He said: "I don’t think she’s sexy, she’s beautiful. She's got a nice physique but I don’t think she's sexy." He further explained that he also thinks fellow singer Seyi Shey is beautiful but not sexy. Naira Marley explained in the interview that by sexy he means a lady who appeals to him s

2019 elections: Gani Adams knocks INEC for his PVC delay, says it's suspicious

- Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, has warned the chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, not to disenfranchise him and his family - Adams said himself, his wife and family are yet to get their PVCs months after they registered for the voter's card - The Yoruba leader also said the delay of the cards is not good for the nation's democracy as many may not be able to vote Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, on Wednesday, January 6, warned chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu not take away his right to vote. Adams spoke through a statement by his special assistant on media, Kehinde Aderemi, that he is yet to get his Permanent Voters Card (PVC) many months after he registered, saying that the delay is suspicious, Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said: “I think it is suspicious, and I feel bad that as I am s

Governor reportedly reveals how President Buhari treats APC, non-APC governors

- Governor Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa state has reveled how President Muhammadu Buhari treated APC and non-APC governors - Badaru, who received the chairman of Contact and Mobilisation Committee of APC, said the president leadership was fair - The governor also disclosed that President Buhari, irrespective of party difference, has helped governors pay state debts Governor Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari is fair to all the governors, irrespective of their party in the country. Badaru stated this when he received the chairman of Contact and Mobilisation Committee of APC, northwest zone, retired Major General Muhammadu Magoro and his team in his office in Dutse, NAN reports He said that when the APC administration under President Buhari came into power, most of the state governors were unable to pay salaries, but he gave them bail out to pay workers. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez makes surprise revelation

- Georgina Rodriguez has denied she is engaged to Cristiano Ronaldo - The 25-year-old model added that they are yet to decide their wedding date - The Argentine also revealed she will be over the moon if the Juventus star proposes Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez has debunked claims she got engaged to the Juventus superstar but admits she will be overwhelmed if he proposes. The Argentine model who has a one-year-old daughter Alana with the Portuguese star opened the lid after rumours were going the round about them planning to get married. But the 25-year-old has claimed that they will tie the knot but they presently have a lot in their hands right now. READ ALSO: Vincent Kompany offers to donate season earnings to help the homeless in touching gesture "I’d love to. Now we have priorities, but in the future it would be wonderful to become his wife," she told Hola! magazine. In the past few weeks Ronaldo has denied allegation of sexual assault, as

Amaechi’s wife heaps praise on Buhari administration, says it has done more for S/South than any other govt

- Mrs Judith Amaechi says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) has done more for the south-south than any other government - Mrs Amaechi said there are so many things in the south-south that speak for themselves, which Buhari brought to the area - The president’s wife, Aisha Buhari, also stated that her husband is interested in women and youth Judith Amaechi, wife of the minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) has done more for the south-south than any other government. Mrs Ameachi made the comment on Wednesday, February 6, during the South South Women and Youth Presidential Campaign, which was organised by the Foundation for Female Empowerment (FEP) and took place in Port Harcourt, The Guardian reports. READ ALSO: It’s becoming normal for fathers to impregnate daughters in Edo - Commissioner Legit.ng gathers that she said: “There are so many things in the south-south that speak

Days after appeal court’s judgment, INEC speaks on Rivers APC primaries

- Independent National Electoral Commission said APC in Rivers state would not field any candidates during the 2019 general elections - The commission made this statement on Wednesday, February 6, days after the appeal court’s judgment - The court stalled the execution of the judgement of the Federal High Court nullifying all primaries of APC in the state and restrained INEC from fielding candidates at the poll Few days to the forthcoming general elections, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, February 6, insisted that All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has no candidates for the polls. Appeal court granted earlier granted stay of execution of the lower court's judgement nullifying all primaries of the APC in the state and restrained the INEC from fielding the party's candidates in the forthcoming general elections. The Nation reports that the INEC national commissioner and chairman, voter education and publicity Festus Okoye said the

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah out of Super Eagles and Pharaoh’s friendly

- Mohamed Salah will not be invited for Egypt's squad for the friendly encounter against Nigeria - EFA vice-president Ahmed Shobier confirmed that Salah alongside West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi will likely miss the match - Egypt will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in June after Cameroon were axed last year Mohamed Salah will miss out Pharaoh’s of Egypt friendly match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Asaba next month. According to a Goal.com report citing KingFut, Egypt Football Association (EFA) vice-president Ahmed Shobier, confirmed that the Liverpool star alongside West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi are likely to be left out of Javier Aguirre’s tutored-side. READ ALSO: Eden Hazard faces another setback after Real Madrid place Neymar as top target Although, Egypt have sealed qualification for this year's AFCON on home soil, the North Africans are still expected to round-off the qualifiers against Niger on March 22. And will head to neigbouring Nigeria after four

Election 2019: Akume accuses Ortom of arming militia to rig Benue polls

- The verbal exchanges between Senator George Akume and Governor Samuel Ortom is still on - The senator has accused the governor of arming militia in Benue state to rig the forthcoming general elections - In a swift reaction, the governor denied the claim and accused his estranged political godfather of planning to use federal might to rig the poll The senator representing Benue north west senatorial district in the National Assembly, George Akume has accused Governor Samuel Ortom of arming militia in Benue state to rig the forthcoming general elections. Akume made the comment during the presidential campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Makurdi, the Benue state capital on Wednesday, February 6. According to the senator, youths are being armed with a disguise of belonging to a security outfit known as Livestock Guards, adding that they have been equipped with assorted weapons such as AK47. READ ALSO: I feel betrayed by my beneficiaries - Okorocha His words: “B

Nigeria's Super Eagles drop 2 places as FIFA release first ranking of 2019

- Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped two places on the latest FIFA rankings released on February 7 - The three time AFCON kings were 44th in the last edition of the rankings released in December 2018 - Coach Gernot Rohr's men are 4th behind Senegal, Tunisia, and Morocco on the African ranking Nigeria's Super Eagles dropped two places on the latest FIFA rankings to finish 46th for the month of January 2019. The three time African champions, who wrapped the out gone year as the 44th best team failed to climb further up in the first month of the new year due to lack of action at the country level. Coach Gernot Rohr's men however maintain their fourth position on the African continent with 1427 points. Meanwhile, Senegal retain their top position on the log while Tunisia and Morocco complete the top three positions. Belgium retain their top position on the global ranking with 1727 points followed by 2018 World Cup winners World Cup, France. Brazil, Croatia and England co

INEC begins deployment of sensitive, non-sensitive electoral materials

- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the deployment of electoral materials across the federation - INEC said the materials have already been successfully delivered to some states and local governments in the country - The commission also said the materials will be kept in branches of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) across states The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the deployment of both non-sensitive and sensitive electoral materials across the nation. This was disclosed by Festus Okoye, the national commissioner and chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC on Wednesday, February 6, in Abuja while talking to journalists, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: El-Rufai spoke in defence of national security - Presidency Okoye also mentioned that the deployment of the materials were already successful in some states and local governments. He said: “As at today (Wednesday), the various zonal stores of INEC have

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah out of Super Eagles and Pharaoh’s friendly

- Mohamed Salah will not be invited for Egypt's squad for the friendly encounter against Nigeria - EFA vice-president Ahmed Shobier confirmed that Salah alongside West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi will likely miss the match - Egypt will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in June after Cameroon were axed last year Mohamed Salah will miss out Pharaoh’s of Egypt friendly match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Asaba next month. According to a Goal.com report citing KingFut, Egypt Football Association (EFA) vice-president Ahmed Shobier, confirmed that the Liverpool star alongside West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi are likely to be left out of Javier Aguirre’s tutored-side. READ ALSO: Eden Hazard faces another setback after Real Madrid place Neymar as top target Although, Egypt have sealed qualification for this year's AFCON on home soil, the North Africans are still expected to round-off the qualifiers against Niger on March 22. And will head to neigbouring Nigeria after four

Adamawa workers accuse governor of using their salary for APC campaign

- Governor Mohammed Bindow have been accused of deducting over N300 million from January salary of workers in Adamawa - Workers alleged that their salaries were slashed without notice, either from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) or their departments - They alleged that the deductions were meant to fund the campaign rally of President Muhammadu Buhari Workers in Adamawa state workers have accused the governor, Mohammed Bindow, of deducting over N300 million from their January salary for reasons they describe as political. Some of the workers, who said this on condition of anonymity, alleged that their salaries were slashed without notice, either from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) or their departments. According to them, investigations revealed that the deductions were meant to fund the campaign rally of President Muhammadu Buhari. READ ALSO: NURTW chairman sentenced to death The money, they added, would be used to hire crowds from the 21 councils to create the impression t