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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified inquiries on which finger to vote with in the 2019 general elections. In a post on its social media pages, INEC noted that the ballot paper is not finger sensitive. “A voter can use any finger to vote but should ensure that his or her mark is clear and placed inside the box of the political party of his or her choice and does not stray into another box,” the commission tweeted. READ ALSO: INEC moves 22 polling units from politicians’ homes in Akwa Ibom - REC confirms INEC was reacting to the fake news circulated in some mediums that only the index finger can be used to thumb print the ballot paper. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday, February 11 commenced the airlift of electoral materials for INEC across the country for the conduct of the 2019 general elections. The airlift exercise includes day and night missions, during which both sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials were convey

- The presidency has reacted to the latest GDP report by the National Bureau of Statistics - The NBS report shows a GDP growth rate of 2.38% for the fourth quarter (Q4) - The presidency said the growth recorded shows that President Buhari’s economic policies are working The strong momentum and continuous growth in Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is proof that President Muhammadu Buhari’s policies are working, the presidency has said in a statement. The statement by the special adviser to the president on economic matters, Dr Adeyemi Dipeolu, on Tuesday, February 12, in Abuja, said that the latest GDP figures were encouraging. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its “GDP Report for the Fourth and Full Year 2018’’ released in Abuja, stated that Nigeria’s GDP grew by 2.38% in real terms year-on-year as the economy recorded positive growth in the fourth quarter of 2018. READ ALSO: We have decided to support Atiku - 2 presidential candidates drop ambition The bureau s

- Opeyemi Agbaje and Kehinde Ayanbadejo say from their analysis, Atiku Abubakar will win in a free and fair contest - The researchers analyse that President Buhari will win in some areas of the country - The two researchers, however, put into consideration the power of incumbency and other factors Two Lagos-based researchers, Opeyemi Agbaje and Kehinde Ayanbadejo, have explained how the presidential election in Nigeria scheduled for February 16, 2019, may sway in favour of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The researchers, however, added that President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expected to win in some zones of the country. According to the researchers, the analysis of their data points at victory for Atiku Abubakar by 56.5% of the votes to Buhari’s 40.2% saying this would represent a healthy victory for the opposition candidate. They said: “Our analysis is based on the assumption that the election, though not perfect, will be

- Nigerian professional footballer, Joseph Yobo has shared the most adorable photo of himself and his daughter as they celebrated her birthday - The excited father wished his 2-year-old daughter well on her birthday and made sure to mark the occasion in style - He revealed that they were celebrating a day early because he did not want to miss the birthday celebration Spending a lot of time with family regardless of one's busy schedule is always admired. Nigerian professional footballer, Joseph Yobo will easily make the list of world's amazing dads after he shared the most adorable clip of himself and his daughter marking her birthday in style. Joseph and his wife, Adaeze, are proud parents of three adorable children and welcomed their last child, Lexine in 2017. On February 12, Joseph held a lovely birthday party for his daughter as she clocked 2. The proud father revealed that he will not be around on the day of her actual birthday and decided to move the celebration forw

- Maurizio Sarri has been given ultimatum by Chelsea stars over Kante and Hudson-Odoi - After their 6-0 defeat at Etihad Stadium, the players held a meeting to resolve their struggles in the league - They came out with the resolution that the coach should return Kante back to his position - The Chelsea stars also want Sarri to give Hudson-Odoi more playing time to avoid him being lured away from the club this summer Chelsea stars have reportedly warned Maurizio Sarri to return N'golo Kante back to his holding position in the squad. The Frenchman has been fielded in the attacking role since the arrival of the Italian boss last summer. A decision that has led the Blues to struggling in their last three away Premier League matches in the last two weeks. READ ALSO: Solskjaer admits PSG were a better side in Man United's Champions League defeat Their recent being the 6-0 hammering by Manchester City at Etihad Stadium over the weekend, which also pushed them down to 6th on t

- The Nigerian Bar Association has urged the federal government to drop the case against Walter Onnoghen - The association said docking the Chief Justice of Nigeria was demeaning - The NBA asked the federal government to allow the National Judicial Council (NJC) to consider the initial petition The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has again called on the executive arm of the federal government to discontinue the prosecution of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen. A statement issued by NBA President, Paul Usoro, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the spectacle of having the CJN docked was demeaning. “The spectacle of having him docked while still holding that title, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), or any other court, diminishes all of us, not least the executive arm of government. READ ALSO: We have decided to support Atiku - 2 presidential candidates drop ambition “We urge the government to discontinue the CCT charge and allow the National Judicial

Triangle, square, circle – these are the most general shapes and their names. Basically, different types of shapes exist all around us. Find out if you knew all the types and names. Image: unsplash.com Source: UGC Children study shapes from an early age. At school, they transform into geometry and students explore various measurements and solve math tasks. We come across forms and shapes when building and decorating a house, in manufacturing clothes, cooking, driving, and many other activities. You don’t have to think about different shapes and their names all the time. But knowing the differences between them can be helpful in life. Types of shapes and their names Image: unsplash.com Source: UGC All geometric shapes have specific parameters which differentiate them from one another. Thus, you might look at a triangle, but depending on the ratio of its sides, you get various types of one object. Interestingly enough, the shapes can be two- or three-dimensional. Let’s look

- The UN has said that it will stand by its resolve to support peaceful and hitch-free elections in Nigeria - Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the special representatives of the UN, urged Nigerian politicians to resolve election-related disputes - Chambas also expressed concern over the low number of youths and women fielded by political parties in the country A special representative of the UN secretary-general for west Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas has called on politicians to avoid hate speech and politics of acrimony that may undermine peaceful conduct of election, social and national cohesion. The envoy made the call on Tuesday, February 12, in Ilorin in an address delivered at the high level dialogue on peaceful election in Kwara. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the dialogue was jointly organised by the UN and national peace committee headed by the former President Ab

- Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has reacted to the thug sponsoring claim following the pandemonium that broke up during APC rally in the state - Amosun, in a statement, dared APC over threat by the party to punish him after the general elections - The governor also denied thug sponsoring allegation levelled against him as contained in a statement by APC's national publicity secretary, Issa-Onilu Following the pandemonium that almost ruined the All Progressive Congress presidential campaign in Ogun state on Monday, February 10, Governor Ibikunle Amosun has come out with an explanation, denying sponsoring thugs as alleged by APC. Reacting to the allegation by APC's national publicity secretary, Lanre- Issa-Onilu, that he was behind the rancour that almost boomeranged into a big fracas during the rally, Tribune reports that the Ogun governor, in a statement by his special adviser on information and strategy, Rotimi Durojaiye, denied the allegation. Amosun, who maintained t

Editor's note: Nigerian journalist and socio-political commentator, Joel Nwokeoma, has advised youths against all forms violence in the forthcoming 2019 election. According to Nwokeoma, no Nigerian politician is worth loosing one's youthful life. He also has some advise for those who for any reason would not be voting in the election. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Legit.ng. Your own opinion articles are welcome at info@corp.legit.ng— drop an email telling us what you want to write about and why. More details in Legit.ng’s step-by-step guide for guest contributors. We’re ready to trade your news for our money: submit news and photo reports from your area using our Citizen Journalism App. Contact us if you have any feedback, suggestions, complaints or compliments. We are also available on Twitter. Dear Nigerian Youth, My name is Joel Nwokeoma. I'm a journalis

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future at Manchester United should be decided at the end of March or early April according to Manchester United legend Gary Neville - Neville said the club should not rush in hiring Solskjaer as permanent boss - Solskjaer has been impressive since he replaced Jose Mourinho and lost his first game against PSG on Tuesday night, February 12 Manchester United have been told by the club's legend Gary Neville to wait until the end of March 2019 before making a decision on who gets permanent coaching job at Old Trafford. There have been reports that the United board are considering hiring Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on full time basis following his impressive games since he replaced Jose Mourinho. Solskjaer has been in charge of 11 games as Manchester United interim manager without a defeat until Tuesday night, February 12, when the club lost at home in Champions League against PSG. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija

- Pedro Morales lost long battle with parkinson disease at the age of 76 - The WWE Hall of Famer won the heavyweight, intercontinental an tag title - Several WWE stars have paid tribute to the legendary wrestler on social media Pedro Morales, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Famer passed on after long battle with parkinson disease at the age of 76. During the days the company was known as World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Morales became the first professional wrestler to ever win the heavyweight title, the intercontinental title and the tag-team title. His career began in 1959 but joined up with the WWF in 1970 and Morales went to on to win his first heavyweight title in 1971. READ ALSO: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Man United will be active in the summer He defeated Ivan Koloff inside the famous Madison Square Garden in Los Angeles to announce himself into the scene. Morales held onto the title for two years and eight months before surrendering the belt to Stan S

The Nigerian newspaper review for Wednesday, February 13, leads with news that suspected hoodlums invaded the house of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Kano, Abba Kabiru Yusuf, and set it ablaze and the death of fourteen persons at the end of the presidential campaign rally of the APC in Port Harcourt among other top stories. The Guardian suspected hoodlums have invaded the house of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Kano, Abba Kabiru Yusuf, and set it ablaze. This came barely 24 hours after violence forced the presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State to be hurriedly brought to an end. The building, which was recently converted into a political office and is located around Chiranchi quarters in Gwale Local Government area of Kano State was reportedly burnt and property worth millions of naira destroyed. Nigerian Newspapers review for Wednesday, February 13: Obasanjo, a beneficiary of rigged po

Just a few days to the general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a list of offences voters should avoid during the electoral exercise. The electoral body made this known in a short video it posted on its official twitter page through the handle @inecnigeria. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda See full list below: Multiple Voting Underage registration Breach of public peace Impersonation Publication of Fake election results Campaigning on election day Vote Buying and selling Disruption of election process Prevention of voters from exercising rights Ballot box snatching and election materials Destruction of election materials Ballot box stuffing Vote padding Harassment and molestation of electoral officers Disenfranchisement of voters The commission said: "The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, the Electoral Act 2010, as amended &

Social media has been a platform where a lot of fans share their opinions about public figures. A particular user has come out to bare his mind regarding the sexual orientation of a popular Nigerian singer. The Facebook user identified as, Mr-Rational Laughter MrL-Comedy, took to his timeline to share a personal view about singer, Teniola. In his post, the young man had claimed that the female singer was a homosexual. He went on to add that the information had been revealed to him by a close friend of the songstress. He said: “Teni is a lesbian. Her close friend told me” READ ALSO: Nigerian man openly comes out as gay See his post below: PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app His post had been met with mixed reactions with some of his followers, expressing their concerns over his claims. See reactions to his post below: PAY ATTENTION: Get your daily relationship tips and advice on Africa Love Aid group This personal claim by the social m

- Facebook users demand justice for their friend who was falsely accused of being a thief - The young man was burnt to death after he was accused of being a thief while he was on his way home - Temitope Adeoye was described as a cool headed man who was very cheerful Friends of a young man have taken to social media to demand justice for their friend who was killed by a mob. The young man had allegedly been accused of being a thief while he was on his way home from work. According to his friends who shared his story on Facebook, the deceased man identified as Temitope Adeoye had been burnt to death after he was accused. A Facebook user, who described himself as Adeoye's best friend, the young man had been on his way home from work when a group of people pointed at him and accused him of being a thief. Friends demand justice for friend who was falsely accused of being a thief Facebook source: Su Ra Ju/ Kan Ji Source: Facebook READ ALSO : 2 female NYSC members forced to remo

- Hajj reforms embarked upon by President Buhari’s administration has saved Nigerian pilgrims over N90 billion between 2015 and 2018 - The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria said the federal government abolished pilgrims sponsorship that used to cost about N1.6 billion annually during the reforms - According to the NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, N229 million was saved through querying of local fees imposed on pilgrims The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) disclosed that the reforms that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration embarked upon has saved Nigerian pilgrims over N90 billion between 2015 and 2018. Daily Trust reports that NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, made this known during an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja. Usara stated that the hajj operations, during the previous administration, enmeshed in corrupt practices, which she said, included BTA dollar fraud, fraud in dollar concession and profiteering in the name of governme

- Opposition parties in Oyo state have reportedly agreed to sack APC in the forthcoming elections - The decision was said to have been made during the week by the leading opposition parties in the state - But the APC governorship candidate in the state, Adebayo Adelabu, said that nothing would stop him from winning the election There are indications that palpable fear of an alliance against the Oyo state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) by opposition parties is causing sleepless nights for many candidates of the ruling ahead of the forthcoming elections. Legit.ng regional reporter, Newman Babson, reports that chieftains of the opposition parties took the decision during the week in order to check mate the alleged violence being sponsored by the ruling party in the state. It was gathered that the APC supporters were alleged to have disrupted the campaigns of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Ojoo area of Ibadan last week. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a