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The supreme court has confirmed that All Progressive Congress will not candidates in Rivers during the forthcoming 2019 general elections. Reports by Channel TV claimed that the court dismissed an appeal filed by the APC challenging the judgment of a high court in Port Harcourt. The earlier barred the party from conducting any primaries in the state to nominate candidates to represent the party in the elections. Legit.ng reported that the supreme court has upheld the position of the court in nullifying the primaries of the APC in Rivers. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2SpYZ8x via EDUPEDIA24/7

Getting a job in Nigeria has become a very tasking ordeal as many graduates spend a long time searching for good employment. This has led to desperation among unemployed graduates. However, despite being desperate, some applicants still like to draw the line. The state of things in Nigeria has almost made it the norm for most graduates to make contacts with people and go for dozens of interviews as they hope to secure a job. In their bid to get a job many youngsters have faced many funny experiences. Legit.ng recently gathered a funny conversation between a potential employer and an impatient job seeker. The youngster, identified as Arresting Yellow, engaged the potential employer, identified on Twitter as @Williams_Oreofe, in a WhatsApp chat and he seemed tired of exchanging pleasantries instead of getting straight to the point. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria From the conversation, it looked like Yellow had been exchangin

- Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grows by 1.93 percent despite drops in oil production - The figure confirms 1.6 percentage points less than the 3.0 percent that was projected by the federal government - The oil sector growth dropped as it stood at 1.14 percent as against 4.69 percent recorded in 2017 Despite drops in oil production in Nigeria, the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reportedly recorded a positive growth of 1.93 percent in 2018 as data made available by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have shown. It was learnt that the data released on Tuesday, February 12, showed that the fourth quarter GDP grew by 2.38 percent as against the 1.81 percent recorded in the third quarter. According to the report, the figure confirms 1.6 percentage points less than the 3.0 percent that was projected by the federal government in the 2019-2021 medium-term expenditure framework and fiscal strategy paper (MTEF). READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter

- President Muhammadu Buhari's second term bid has been supported by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) - The SDP chairman in Ughelli local government of Delta state, Jonathan Idoro, said the party supported Present Buhari because it couldn't present a presidential candidate in good time - According to Idoro, any SDP member caught endorsing any other party’s candidate will be dealt with through application of proper sanctions The Social Democratic Party in Ughelli south local government of Delta state, on Tuesday, February 12, disclosed that the party was not supporting any other All Progressive Congress candidate apart from President Muhammadu Buhari. The party in a statement issued by its chairman, Jonathan Idoro, the party denied throwing it’s weight behind the APC House of Reps’s candidate, Francis Waive. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idoro said he remained strongly in support of SDP’s candidate, Hon. Solomon Awhinawhi, a serving lawmaker at the national par

A plus-sized Nigerian lady has become an internet sensation after photos of her wedding surfaced on social media. Nigerians were inspired and happy to see the blushing bride looking beautiful on her big day. The Nigerian lady identified as Funmi Sosan Tijani tied the knot with the man of her dreams a few days ago. In the photos that went viral on social media, it could be seen that the coup had their engagement and white wedding around the same time. The photos of the engagement show the couple with their friends and family members rocking traditional attires in green, white and yellow colours. The bride and groom were dressed in green attires. READ ALSO : Viral pre-wedding photos of a plus-sized lady and her fiancé Bride's friends stormed the event in yellow laces that were styled differently while the groom's friends rocked white and green. On their wedding day, the bride rocked a beautiful white dress that fit her perfectly while her girls rocked purple dresses a

Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has appealed to Nigerians not to adopt a lukewarm attitude towards the forthcoming general election. Akintola in a statement on Monday, February 11, in Lagos, appealed to Nigerians to go out and vote massively in the general election. ”We must not be lackadaisical about this election because it is a watershed in the history of our nation. ”For the first time in a very long period, Nigerians have the opportunity to choose between sentiment and objectivity and between reality and sheer mirage. ”We have a lifetime opportunity to choose between motion without movement and progressive motion. ”There is an urgent need to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor. We must vote our conscience. What we are advocating is massive turnout at the polling booths. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda "Christians, Muslims, traditionalists must go to the polls. Niger

Following the trending videos and photos of Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky , at a recent traditional wedding in Lagos, a Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share how she feels. Earlier on, Legit.ng reported on the mixed reactions on social media after it was reported that he showed up and showed off at the traditional wedding of Tonto Dikeh's best friend, Richard Nnadi. Well, it appears Twitter users aren't done with the controversial celeb yet. A Twitter user identified as Omalicha, took to the platform to call him out on being an overdressed show off at someone else's wedding, stating that if it were her wedding, she would have him escorted out. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News on Legit.ng News App While some agreed that his behaviour at the party was obnoxious, others felt Omalicha was just hating on the much talked about effeminate celeb. See reactions to t

- Aaron Ramsey is set to join Juventus in the summer - The Italian giants have since confirmed the capture of the Welsh midfielder - Ramsey, who joined Arsenal from Cardiff City took to Twitter to thank the club's fans for the support during his time at the Emirates Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey, has sent the club's fans a farewell message ahead of his summer departure to Juventus. Ramsey signed a pre-contract with the Italian giants after being denied a new deal with the Emirates outfit. He had several offers from top European clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, but opted for a move to Italy. Juventus confirmed the capture of the talented midfielder on a free transfer after agreeing to sign a four-year deal with the Serie A Champions. READ ALSO: Maurizio Sarri's men hold emergency meeting at Chelsea HQ after Man City humiliation On Monday night, February 11, the Welsh star took to Twitter to confirm his imminent move to Turin, thanking Arsenal

- The APC on Tuesday, February 12, replied Atiku Abubakar , PDP's flag bearer, over allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari called for violence in Zamfara - The spokesman for APC's presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, said that PDP is taking President Buhari's statement out of context because it is sensing defeat at the polls - Keyamo also said that PDP and Atiku’s campaign team are fond of peddling falsehood, scaremongering and misinformation The director of strategic communications of the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday, February 12, replied the PDP's allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari called for violence in Zamfara during his campaign in the state. In a statement made available to Legit.ng , Keyamo said that President Buhari's comment was taken out of context by Atiku Abubakar's campaign team. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bay

- The Independent National Electoral Commission has been hailed for giving due consideration to Persons Living With Disabilities - Samuel Obiefuna, the coordinator of Disability Policy and Empowerment Consult, made the commendation during a workshop on election - Obiefuna thanked INEC for providing glasses and braille ballot papers for the visually impaired and blind persons to enable them to vote during the polls Samuel Obiefuna, the coordinator of Disability Policy and Empowerment Consult in Enugu state, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for giving due consideration to Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in all the electoral process. Obiefuna made the commendation in Enugu on Monday, February 11, during a voter education and sensitisation forum organised by the commission for PLWDs, NAN reports. He said that the commission had proved to be building an all-inclusive electoral process with the release of the PLWDs active participation in elect

Reno Omokri is one author and political commentator whose views on politics, relationship and societal issues have always generated applause on the one hand, controversy on the other hand. The controversial man has once again stirred and disturbed the calm waters of people's thoughts Reno Omokri did this by recently taking to his Twitter page to weigh in on matter of both gender and social significance. In a tweet, he advised Nigerian men against using perfumes. According to him, perfumes were for women. Even more, he emphasized that the only perfume or scent a man needed was success. Reno advised the men to go earn some legit money. For the controversial commentator, using expensive colognes as a broke, poor man was not worth a dime as it does not necessarily add to them by any means. His words were particularly sarcastic and biting. READ ALSO: Naij.com upgrades to Legit.ng: A letter from the Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda In fact, Reno went ahead to assert that a rich man

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed retired Brigadier General Sani Usman as faculty member of its Business School. Usman voluntarily bowed out of the Nigerian army as its Director of Public relations on Thursday, February 7, after more than 35 years of meritorious service. A statement issued by the Coordinator of NOUN Business School, Prof. Samaila Mande, on Tuesday, February 12, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the former army spokesman was appointed because of wealth of experience. Mande expressed optimism that as Public Relations and Communications expert, Usman would bring his great wealth of knowledge and experience to bear in his new appointment. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said with Usman’s appointment, the retired general would chair the Crisis Communication, Public Relations and Security Studies sessions of the School. Usman is a graduate of Bayero U

- There is a set back for Zamfara APC as appeal court justices disqualified themselves from hearing the case on the qualification of the party to field candidates for the 2019 elections - Justice Ahmad Belgore ruled that based on the issues raised by Muhammad Nuhu counsel to Senator Kabiru Marafa, the justices would not continue with the case - Belgore, however, told all parties to the case to await the constitution of a new panel that would consider the matter Justices of the Sokoto division of the Court of Appeal on Monday, February 11, disqualified themselves from hearing the case on the qualification of Zamfara All Progressives Congress (APC) to field candidates for the forthcoming general elections. News Agency of NIgeria (NAN) reports that a Zamfara high court had recognised the primary elections held by the APC in the state and declared that INEC accept the party’s candidates for the elections. Unsatisfied with state high court decision, the appellant, Aminu Jaji, a governo

- Professor Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, the permanent representative of Nigeria to the United Nations (UN) has again been elected as the organisation's chair of special committee on peacekeeping - Muhammad-Bande, the Nigerian envoy, was re-elected in absentia as he was away on another official assignment - The envoy's re-election show how Nigeria is perceived among the comity of nations Professor Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, the permanent representative of Nigeria to the United Nations (UN), has been re-elected chair of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping known as C-34. Muhammad-Bande was re-elected by acclamation at the UN headquarters in New York during opening of the 2019 Session. READ ALSO: 2 opinion polls reportedly predict Buhari as winner of presidential election The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian envoy was re-elected while he was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, attending the on-going African Union summit. Canada was also re-elected as vice-chair, w

- EU has reacted to statement made by the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on the forthcoming elections - The governor had said that any foreign national who interferes with the election would leave the country with body bag - Patrizia Agangi, the EU observer team to the Federal Capital Territory, said that El-Rufai's statement was not directed at EU observers The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Nigeria 2019 has said that the threat by the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that foreign nationals who interfere in the forthcoming general elections would be given “body bags treatment was not directed at EU observers.” Legit.ng reports that while speaking during a visit to the Abuja Bureau office of The Guardian on Monday, February 11, leader of the EU observer team to the Federal Capital Territory, Patrizia Agangi, said the statement does not affect the mandate of the observation mission as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in

- Former EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ridabu, has opened up on his organisation's activities towards re-electing President Muhammadu Buhari - Ribadu said at least 20 million voters have been reached out to through phone calls ahead of the presidential election - According to the former EFCC boss, about 67,000 youths are working through the organisation for the re-election of the president The director of field operations of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said the party has reached out to over 20 million prospective electorate through telephone conversation to canvass voters for the president. Speaking on Monday, February 11, in Abuja at the secretariat of the field and operation directorate, the former presidential candidate disclosed that the organisation has embarked on house-house campaign, sensitising the electorate on the need to re-elect President Buhari, Leadership reports. Ribadu, who said those working under the organisatio

- A coordinated attack by the Boko Haram insurgents on Madagali town in Adamawa is resisted by gallant soldiers of the Nigerian Army - The troops kill several insurgents and recover ammunition when after terrorists attempted to attack a military formation in the area - The deputy director, army public relations, Ado Isa, note that troops of 143 Battalion, 28 Task Force Brigade on February 9, at about 6pm successfully repelled the insurgents’ attack when they attempted to infiltrate its location The Nigerian Army on Tuesday, February 12, said its troops successfully repelled attack a coordinated by the Boko Haram insurgents at Madagali town in Adamawa state. Col Ado Isa, deputy director, army public relations 7 Division, said in a statement that the troops killed several insurgents and recovered ammunition when they attempted to attack a military formation in the area, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO : 2 opinion polls reportedly predict Buhari as winner of presi

Famous musician Davido and journalist Kemi Olunloyo have been in a continuous drag which does not seem to want to end. Recently, the media personality took to threatening the singer on social media after he revealed he was undergoing political threats Davido who had been giving his vibrant two cents opinion on the upcoming 2019 elections took to his Twitter page to reveal that he had been receiving threats from people. However, he asserted that he was not scared of the threats that were being posed at him. After making this revelation, Kemi Olunloyo took to Davido's Twitter page to call him out and threaten him. She warned him against coming to Atlanta in USA as she threatened to deal with him if he did. Kemi did not seem to be kidding when she posed this threat to him. READ ALSO: Chioma is in deep depression - Kemi Olunloyo alleges See her threat below: In a later post, Kemi took to revealing the reason behind the threat she made to Davido. According to her, it was becaus

- The Islamic Movement in Nigeria says it did not endorse President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term - The Shi’ite group says the body has never had a youth political forum as reported earlier - The group recalls what its members have faced under the government of President Muhammadu Buhari The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly called Shi’ite, has denied that its members endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for a second term. The group is led by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, who is currently in detention. In a statement by Muhammad Ibrahim Gamawa of the resource forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, said the group that endorsed Buhari for a second term is faceless. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “We read with dismay an alleged declaration by a so-called ‘Shi’ite Youth Political Forum’ in Katsina state that the IMN has endorsed the ca

- Juventus have splashed out big on Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey ahead of summer move to Serie A - The 28-year-old will be leaving the Emirates at the end of June as a free agent - Ramsey won three FA Cup trophies during his 11 years at north London Juventus have made Arsenal’s outgoing star Aaron Ramsey the 8th best paid player in the world after signing a pre-contract agreement with the Serie A champions. According to UK Sun, the 28-year-old Welshman will earn £39.60 per minute, £2380 per hour, £57, 142 per day, £400,000 per week, £1,600,000 per month and £20, 800, 000 per year. READ ALSO: Sala’s body was identified by fingerprints as inquest reveals causes of death Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi currently lead the pack (see below) that has only one Premier League star - Alexis Sanchez. Lionel Messi - £7.3 m Cristiano Ronaldo - £4.1m Antoine Griezmann - £2.9m Neymar - £2.7m Luis Suarez - £2.5m Gareth Bale - £2.2m Philippe Coutinho - £2m Alexis Sanchez - £2m Aaron Ra

Social media was set abuzz with the news of popular Nigerian singer, 2baba and his wife, Annie Idibia, on Monday, February 11, 2019. The online community had been ruffled up following a series of tweets that surfaced on the individual social media pages of the celebrity couple. 2baba, had taken to his Twitter page to berate himself and publicly declare that he had failed in his role as a father and role model to his wife. He concluded the series of tweets by praying his partner to forgive him as he knows she had tried her best. Many fans had instantly taken under the post with many speculating that the singer may have impregnated another lady hence his public apology. READ ALSO: 2baba celebrates his wife Annie with lovely birthday dinner To further fuel the speculations of a rancor between the two, Annie, had also taken to her Instagram story with a post in which she had lamented her inability to get any sleep due to some unfortunate circumstances. She revealed through a

- There is a set back for Zamfara APC as appeal court justices disqualified themselves from hearing the case on the qualification of the party to field candidates for the 2019 elections - Justice Ahmad Belgore ruled that based on the issues raised by Muhammad Nuhu counsel to Senator Kabiru Marafa, the justices would not continue with the case - Belgore, however, told all parties to the case to await the constitution of a new panel that would consider the matter Justices of the Sokoto division of the Court of Appeal on Monday, February 11, disqualified themselves from hearing the case on the qualification of Zamfara All Progressives Congress (APC) to field candidates for the forthcoming general elections. News Agency of NIgeria (NAN) reports that a Zamfara high court had recognised the primary elections held by the APC in the state and declared that INEC accept the party’s candidates for the elections. Unsatisfied with state high court decision, the appellant, Aminu Jaji, a governo