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Drama: its origin, growth and development The word “drama” is derived from the Greek word “dran” means to do, to perform; a kin to Greek “drainein” means to be ready, to do and technically it means deed, action on the stage. This meaning indicates that it has a particular relation with action. A cursory glance at its history clearly shows that since its inception, action has been an integral part of it. Drama is neither the name of statements in dialogue nor just a collection of characters as well as events nor is it just neither entertainment nor philosophy. Somewhere it is meant for purification of hearts and somewhere for salvation. Its elements, on the one hand include character, plot, and dialogue and color while on the other hand stillness, sound, light. So, it is difficult if not impossible to define Drama in brief.

- APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to comment made by PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar , over Buhari's order on ballot snatching - Oshiomhole said Atiku's statement has confirmed that PDP is working with INEC - The former Edo state governor said only those who want to deploy thugs to undermine the elections would oppose and find fault with president's statement The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vindicated the ruling party’s claim that the opposition was working with some officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to compromise the presidential and National Assembly elections. The Nation reports that Oshiomhole, who addressed reporters on the night of Tuesday, February 19, said it had become clearer that the only mission of the PDP's candidate '' is to cause confu

- Youngstars Development Initiative (YDI), a youth organisation asked INEC and NYSC to issue joint apology to corps members deployed for election duty without adequate welfare package - The organisation also asked INEC to immediately address the logistics and welfare issues, - The YDI added that INEC must formally inform the corps members of their welfare packages to avoid conflicting reports and malpractices A pan-African youth organisation, Youngstars Development Initiative (YDI), has demanded public apology from relevant authorities over National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ plight when presidential and National Assembly elections were rescheduled. The demand, which came in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, February 19, is directed specifically at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. INEC announced the postponement of the elections late Friday night, February 15, less th

- Malam Slihu Sagir Takai, the governorship candidate of the PRP, has appealed to electorates to come out and massively vote in the next election - Takai asked Nigerians not to be frustrated by the earlier postponement of the election by the Independence National Electoral Commission - The governorship candidate also drummed support for President Muhammadu Buhari so that he can continue the works he started Malam Slihu Sagir Takai, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Kano state has asked voters to come out massively during next presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, February 23. The appeal was made through a statement by his spokesman, Auwalu Mu’azu, saying that the encouragement to voters is important as people are frustrated and angry at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s postponement of the election, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: Court to hear suit seeking to disqualify Atiku after presidential

- The Coalition of Political Parties in Akwa Ibom has kicked against calls for the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mike Igini - According to the parties, the opposition in the state never raised concerns about the REC’s integrity but only resorted to blackmail him - The coalition, however, said Igini is committed to ensuring credible, free and fair elections The Coalition of Political Parties in Akwa Ibom Tuesday, February 1, condemned calls by opposition parties for the redeployment of the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mike Igini. The group under the aegis of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and the conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), said this while briefing newsmen on Uyo. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the parties said that the opposition in the state never raised concerns about the REC’s integrity but only resorted to blackmail when attempts to make him c

- Pep Guardiola says he ill always win the Champions League with Xavi, Iniesta and Messi - Manchester City are currently getting ready for their round of 16 clash with Schalke - The English side are in contention for the league, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League Pep Guardiola and his side Manchester City are currently in Germany ahead of their Champions League last 16 tie with Schalke. The English champions are in contention for four trophies this season and will looking to make their continental ambition count. During a pre-match conference, Nigerian journalist Omar Akatugba, made it known to the ex-Bayern Munich boss of his massive popularity in the West African country before chipping in a cheeky question about his achievements. READ ALSO: Sami Khedira set to undergo heart treatment, set for lengthy spell on sidelines Akatugba then asked the former Barcelona boss if he would ever win the Champions League again without Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andreas Iniesta.

- Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state has dared Boko Haram again vowing to return to Gamboru Ngala in a non-bullet vehicle - The governor's vow came days after his convoy was attacked by Boko Haram, leading to death of three people - Shettima said as the chief security of the state, he would dare the terrorist group and pay the supreme price Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno says he will be going back to Gamboru Ngala in a non-bullet vehicle next week despite the recent attack on his convoy by members of Boko Haram’s Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) faction. NAN reports that Shettima said this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents at the end of an expanded security meeting, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, February 19. Legit.ng reports that members of ISWAP had on February 12 attacked the convoy of the governor, who was returning to Maiduguri, the state capital, after he atten

- Petr Cech celebrates Arsenal women team after their impressive stats in the league - They are currently second on the table with 33 points - two points behind Man City ladies - The 36-year-old will hang his gloves when this season ends later this year Petr Cech surprised Arsenal women team by taking them to expensive dinner as a way of celebrating their success in the league so far this season. The female Gunners are currently second on the Women's Super League table with 33 points - two points behind table toppers Manchester City. They have won 11 of their 13 topflight matches so far this campaign but with two matches in-hand. READ ALSO: Gareth Bale: Real Madrid slam £131m price tag on the Welsh forward And the former Chelsea keeper seem impressed with the exploits of his current side's women team. Sport Bible quoting Arsenal Women's team reporter Tim Stillman reports that the Czech international rewarded the ladies for their efforts as they continue their cha

- Two hundred and ten million dollars has been injected into various segments of the market by the Central Bank of Nigeria - The apex bank injected the fund into the market to sustain its intervention in the Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Market - Hundred million dollars was allocated as wholesale interventions, while $55 million was offered to small and medium enterprises According to CBN, another $55 million was allocated to customers requiring foreign exchange for business and personal travels, tuition or medical fees The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $210 million into the various segments of the market to sustain its intervention in the Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Market. Isaac Okorafor, CBN director, Corporate Communications, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, February 19, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Legit.ng gathers that Okorafor said the apex bank offered $100 million as wholesale interventions and allocated $55 million to Small and Me

- Malam Slihu Sagir Takai, the governorship candidate of the PRP, has appealed to electorates to come out and massively vote in the next election - Takai asked Nigerians not to be frustrated by the earlier postponement of the election by the Independence National Electoral Commission - The governorship candidate also drummed support for President Muhammadu Buhari so that he can continue the works he started Malam Slihu Sagir Takai, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Kano state has asked voters to come out massively during next presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, February 23. The appeal was made through a statement by his spokesman, Auwalu Mu’azu, saying that the encouragement to voters is important as people are frustrated and angry at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s postponement of the election, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: Court to hear suit seeking to disqualify Atiku after presidential

Sensational Nigerian singer, Simi, has taken to the social media platform to express concern over the state of the country, stating that the leaders do little to help anyone but themselves. It is no news that Nigeria as a country has a long way to go in development and maintaining a functional system. Perhaps, it is in this light that Nigerian singer, Simi, too to her Twitter platform to express her disappointment in the country which she described as a scary place to be in. She wrote: "Nigeria is a f*cking scary place to be. The worst part is a lot of crazy stuff happens because they KNOW there will be no consequences. It’s not rocket science. But how do we get from where we are to where we need to be?? + it’s not just the government, it’s us too. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) We’re just getting by. No confidence in this broken system. So we hope that today is good for us and that we see tomorrow. Rinse and repeat. Survivin

- A Nigerian lady has shown off her talent with beautiful photos - The Nigerian lady was seen showing off how palm oil is made - Blessing Joseph revealed that she cultivates and produces Nigeria has lots and lots of hard working young adults who take up different types of jobs to make a living. A young Nigerian lady has taken to social media to show off how she makes a living. The lady identified as Blessing Joseph works at a palm oil mill in Akwa Ibom state where she showed off produces. The young lady who shared her story on Facebook page, noted that she cultivates and produces palm oil in the state. Hard working lady flaunts photos of herself working in a palm oli mill in Akwa Ibom state Facebook source: Blessing Joseph Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Man who lost wife after delivery of quintuplets cries for help (video) She was spotted in the photos shared on Facebook, smiling has she worked hard to make a iving. The lady showed us how she produces the palm oil in the photo

- A Nigerian lady has shown off her talent with beautiful photos - The Nigerian lady was seen showing off how palm oil is made - Blessing Joseph revealed that she cultivates and produces Nigeria has lots and lots of hard working young adults who take up different types of jobs to make a living. A young Nigerian lady has taken to social media to show off how she makes a living. The lady identified as Blessing Joseph works at a palm oil mill in Akwa Ibom state where she showed off produces. The young lady who shared her story on Facebook page, noted that she cultivates and produces palm oil in the state. Hard working lady flaunts photos of herself working in a palm oli mill in Akwa Ibom state Facebook source: Blessing Joseph Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Man who lost wife after delivery of quintuplets cries for help (video) She was spotted in the photos shared on Facebook, smiling has she worked hard to make a iving. The lady showed us how she produces the palm oil in the photo

Social media has always been used as a platform for many to express what is on their minds. This does not leave out public figures, as many of them use the medium to call out each other. A popular Yoruba actress identified has Lizzy Anjorin, recently took to her social media page with a post in which she had called out Otunba Sesan Rufai, the MD/CEO of popular broadcast house Goldmyne Entertainment. The screen diva in her post vowed to spill some dirt about the business mogul who also happens to be the owner of one Limelite Hotel in Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. She added that it was time to put a lasting end to what had taken place. She also prayed her followers to watch out for the unspeakable and dirty story that transpired between the both of them. READ ALSO: Yoruba actress Tawa Ajisefini secretly weds lover in Ibadan (photos) The actress said: “Liz Anjorin vs CEO Goldmyn….I will put end to this poo now and forever …watch out for unspeakable and dirty story between us…sele ya

- Fast rising disc jockey, Opeyemi Adeaga, better known as DJ Efe has kicked the bucket - The Oyo state DJ is said to have passed on after a brief illness - The DJ association, Oyo State chapter mourned the young DJ and shared a tribute on social media Reports reaching Legit.ng reveal that fat rising disc jockey Opeyemi Adeaga, better known as DJ Efe has given up the ghost. It was gathered that the vibrant young man died shortly after battling an undisclosed illness. The DJ association, Oyo State chapter shared the news and penned down a tribute to the late DJ Efe who they described as a young warrior who tired his hardest to live a well deserving life. Their tribute read: " With sadness in our hearts, we announce the pass on of one of us at Djanoyostate. Opeyemi Adeaga. He came, he fought. Late Mr Opeyemi Adeaga (DJ EFE) will continue to be in our hearts May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Rest on". READ ALSO: Comic actor Jigan Babaoja gifts Baba Suwe wi

- The Progressive Yoruba Youths (PYY) has backed President Buhari over his comment on ballot box snatchers - The PYY said there is nothing wrong with the president’s statement as it is geared towards ensuring eradication of electoral malpractice - The Yoruba youths group said there is no reason for law abiding citizens to be concerned over the president’s statement The Progressive Yoruba Youths (PYY) has reportedly supported President Muhammadu Buhari’s strict measures put in place against Nigerians plotting to jeopardise the forthcoming elections by snatching ballot boxes. President Buhari had on Monday, February 18 said anyone caught in the act of ballot box snatching , will do so at the cost of their lives. "Anybody who decides to snatch ballot boxes or lead thugs to disturb, it may be that [this will be] the last unlawful action you will take," Buhari had said. READ ALSO: EFCC arrests Atiku’s business partner for allegedly laundering $4m ‘election cash’ The presi

- Jurgen Klopp and Bayern Munich coach Kovac had a row over an handshake after 0-0 draw at Anfield - Liverpool were hold at home by Bayern in which Jurgen Klopp wanted to embrace Kovac after the encounter - Kovac snubbed Jurgen Klopp after the final whistle but later tender an apology to Liverpool manager Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday night, February 19, had an handshake row with Beyern Munich coach Kovac after the 0-0 Champions League draw at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's men who were runners-up in last season's Champions League were unable to find the back of the net against the German side. The second leg in Germany is now expected to be a tough encounter for Liverpool considering the fact that Bayern Munich will be playing in front of their fans. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: John Stones and Gabriel Jesus to miss Man City's UCL clash against Schalke, says Guardiola But a

- Jurgen Klopp and Bayern Munich coach Kovac had a row over an handshake after 0-0 draw at Anfield - Liverpool were hold at home by Bayern in which Jurgen Klopp wanted to embrace Kovac after the encounter - Kovac snubbed Jurgen Klopp after the final whistle but later tender an apology to Liverpool manager Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday night, February 19, had an handshake row with Beyern Munich coach Kovac after the 0-0 Champions League draw at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's men who were runners-up in last season's Champions League were unable to find the back of the net against the German side. The second leg in Germany is now expected to be a tough encounter for Liverpool considering the fact that Bayern Munich will be playing in front of their fans. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: John Stones and Gabriel Jesus to miss Man City's UCL clash against Schalke, says Guardiola But a

- The INEC has denied report of third party's involvement in configuration of card readers - The chairman of the electoral commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said the configuration of smart card readers were done entirely by the officials of the commission - Yakubu said the INEC has taken full responsibility and acknowledged the inconveniences and cost of the shift in dates The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said no third parties were involved in the configuration of card readers as being speculated by some politicians. Channels TV reports that the INEC chairman said this on Tuesday, February 19, while responding to questions during a press briefing in Abuja. Legit.ng gathered that the dispatching, white-listing, installation, upgrading of software, configuration of smart card readers were done entirely by the officials of the commission. He said: “I want to assure the person who asked the question and assure the nation that no third parties are involved

- Days to the presidential election, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria has declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari - The president of the group, Aminu Goroyo, said the resolution was made by the association's national body and committees across 36 states - The urged Nigerians to give adequate support to the Buhari administration by casting their votes for him on Saturday, February 23 Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has drummed support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid, ahead of Saturday’s presidential election. This was the resolution of the national executives and state chairmen of the association in the 36 states and FCT on Tuesday, February 19, in Abuja. RIFAN president, Aminu Goroyo, told the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) that each of the 12.2 million members of the association had pledged their support for President Buhari. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said the endors

- ADC has warned President Buhari and APC against intimidating electorate - The NWC of the party said the government must adhere to its basic responsibility to protect lives during the polls, death threat - Chief Ralphs Nwosu, the national chairman and secretary of the party, urged the members of the party to vote for PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar , on Saturday, February 23 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against intimidating opposition parties and Nigerians with death threats, saying the government must adhere to its basic responsibility to protect lives during the polls, instead of death threat. The Guardian reports that the party made the warning on Tuesday, February 19, after its emergency meeting in Akwa, Anambra state. Legit.ng gathered that the party in a communiqué issued after the meeting said its National Working Committee (NWC) while reviewing the events that led to the botched presidential and Nat

- Femi Aborishade wants President Muhammadu Buhari to apologise to Nigerians over his threat to ballot box snatchers - Aborishade claims the warning is against the electoral law that stipilates 24 months for those involved - The human rights lawyer says the comment by the president could give impetus to the nation's security agencies Notable human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Aborishade, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to apologise to Nigerians over his threat to ballot box snatchers ahead of the election. The lawyer, who described the threat as against the provision of the laws of the country’s electoral process, added that such comment from a president could be seen as arbitrary and undemocratic. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda President Buhari had, during a meeting of the national caucus of the APC, warned ballot box snatchers and to desist as those