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Following numerous reports of electoral violence and the snatching ballot box across the country, Nigerian OAP Toke Makinwa, has taken to social media to react to the news. Expressing her disapproval of the illegal activities surrounding the elections, she stated that rather than get involved in these acts, it is better for one to loose with dignity like was the case of former president, Goodluck Jonathan. She wrote: "Ballot box snatching, burning down election materials cos you are dissatisfied it’s not going in your Favor is weak! If you lose, lose with some dignity, I hope we all appreciate Goodluck now. Sighhhhh" 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 See reactions to her tweet: Get the hottest gist on Africa Love Aid Recall earlier on, Legit.ng reported the news of how thew media personality came out to vote in the presidential el...

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is one actress who is not scared of airing her views and exposing any secret that falls into her hands. Recently, the screen diva and entrepreneur took to addressing an anonymous actress who allegedly frolicked her with her best friend's husband in Dubai. According to Tonto, the actress whose identity has been hidden went to Dubai with her own best friend's husband. As it appears, although she pretends to be a true friend to this person, she actually is the alleged mistress of the lady's husband. Upon seeing this betrayal of trust, Tonto was very annoyed and agitated. Hence, she took to expressing her agitation. She lambasted the actress in question for betraying her best friend in such manner. The actress also blasted the husband who has been said to always show off his wife like they were thoroughly in love. Tonto was appalled that, despite his show of love, he still went ahead to cheat on his wife. READ ALSO: Tonto Dikeh reveals she has...

- Aymeric Laporte was subbed at half-time by Vincent Kompany at Wembley - Fernandinho also hobbled off and the pair are expected to be out for several weeks - Pep Guardiola will be desperate for Vincent Kompany to remain fit for a busy schedule Manchester City have suffered two major injury blow after Aymeric Laporte and Fernandinho failed to complete Sunday’s Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley. According to UK Sun, Laporte was replaced at halftime while Fernandinho could not complete the 90 minutes, and are expected to be out of the Pep Guardiola tutored-side in the coming weeks. READ ALSO: Kepa Arrizabalaga apologizes to Sarri as Chelsea manager confirms no punishment for Spaniard The Spaniard believes City’s chase for the Quadruple is beginning to have its effect on the squad. " Being in four competitions is so demanding, so tough, we don't know where we're going to arrive. "Fernandinho and Laporte will be out for some weeks. "Winning t...

- Lionel Messi like Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted in a match for Barcelona in 2014 - Luiz Enrique indicated the Argentine should leave the pitch while Barca were leading Eibar 3-0 - After much deliberation Neymar became the player who was taken off for Munir El Haddadi Lionel Messi has also once refused to be substituted when the then Barcelona manager Luis Enrique attempted to bring him off in 2014. Though La Blaugrana won the La Liga game by 3-0 over Eibar but Enrique attempted to take the Argentine off in the last 15 minutes in a bid to give him rest with Barca already securing three points. But Messi gave a sign that he would finish the game and continued to walk further away from Enrique as he ignored his pleas. READ ALSO: David Luiz opens up on what he told Kepa during substitution row Munir El Haddadi was later brought on for Neymar rather than Messi as Enrique decide it was not worth the risk of angering Barca's star player. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgr...

- INEC election results declares by INEC in so far in 13 local government areas of Plataea state shows that Atiku Abubakar has won in 10 LGAs - The electoral commission says the presidential candidate of the APC, Muhammadu Buhari won in three Local government areas in Plataea state - The commission is awaiting the results of other 4 Local government areas Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been declared winner of the presidential elections in 10 Local government areas in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far declared results of 13 local government areas. The commission is awaiting the results of other 4 Local government areas. READ ALSO : Follow Live updates: INEC begins official declaration of presidential election results Prof Richard Kimbir, the collation officer, declared that Atiku of the PDP won in 10 Local government areas. The electoral commission said tha...

- Manchester City stars arrived the airport wearing their medals after beating Chelsea in the EFL Cup final - City players were seen in joyous mood at the Manchester airport following their win over the Blues - Pep Guardiola's men won the Carabao Cup final match 4-3 on penalties against Maurizio Sarri's men Manchester City players were on Sunday evening, February 24, seen in joyous mood wearing their Carabao Cup medals when they arrived at the airport after their win over rivals Chelsea. The Etihad landlords defeated the Blues on penalties in a tough match played at the Wembley Stadium as City began their search for a quadruple this season. Players like Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker were all pictured arriving back with medals around their necks as Manchester City won their first trophy of the season. Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan and Fabian Delph also opted to keep the winners medal around their neck on their arrival. A member of Manchester City's sec...

Legit.ng had earlier reported that a brave corps member had rescued his fellow corps member during election violence on Saturday, February 23, in Bonny, Rivers state. Nigerians had praised the young man for his bravery. The young man identified as Adaji Muhammed had also received monetary donations from Nigerians who were impressed by what he did. The young female corps member who had been saved by the hero took to social media to thank him. The lady identified as Fakorede Bukola had thanked the young man and prayed that God will reward him. According to the lady, she noted that she shared the post to also debunk rumours that she was dead after some media houses had tagged her as dead. READ ALSO : Female corps member allegedly caught destroying ballot papers in the bush as #NigeriaDecides She wrote: "I am using this medium to inform the general public on the trending pics of a Corp member that many blogs, TV channels etc tagged dead in their major headlines that I am a...

- John Terry, former Chelsea defender, blames Kepa Arrizabalaga for disrespecting the coach and the club in their defeat to Man City at Wembley Stadium - The Citizens clinched their sixth EFL Cup title after beating their Premier League rivals on penalties - Terry believes the coach should have forced him out of the game when he refused to be substituted in the game Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed displeasure towards Kepa Arrizabalaga after his refusal to be substituted in EFL Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Citizens coast to victory 4-3 on penalties after both sides played barren draw in over 120 minutes. Terry said the Blues coach Maurizio Sarri should have forced the goalkeeper out when he refused to come off for Willy Caballero before the penalties. READ ALSO: Marco Asensio emerges top priority signing for Bayern Munich this summer Though, the 24-year-old stopped Leroy Sane's spot-kick but failed to stop Raheem Sterling from...

With the twilight of his administration as the governor of Oyo state closely beckoning, Abiola Ajimobi's hope of becoming a senator representing Oyo South senatorial district has been dashed with a defeat to Kola Balogun of PDP. Tribune report claimed that in the February 23 National Assembly election held in the state, Ajimobi was beaten to second by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Balogun, who polled 105,720 votes. Legit.ng gathers that the returning officer for Oyo south Senatorial district, Prof Wole Akinsola said Ajimobi scored a total number of 92,218 to displace Senator Soji Akanbi, who polled 49,437 votes to third position. READ ALSO: Live updates: Situation reports and collation of results across the country - Day 2 Recall that the serving senator Soji Akanbi, contested on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC), after being forced out of APC by the governor, who reportedly ''imposed'' himself as the APC candidate in the senatorial d...

- Lionel Messi like, Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted in a match for Barcelona in 2014 - Luiz Enrique indicated the Argentine should leave the pitch while Barca were leading Eibar 3-1 - After much deliberation Neymar became the player who was taken off for Munir El Haddadi Lionel Messi has also once refused to be substituted when the then Barcelona manager Luis Enrique attempted to bring him off in 2014. Though La Blaugrana won the La Liga game by 3-0 over Eibar but Enrique attempted to take the Argentine off in the last 15 minutes in a bid to give him rest with Barca already securing three points. But Messi gave a sign that he would finish the game and continued to walk further away from Enrique as he ignored his pleas. READ ALSO: David Luiz opens up on what he told Kepa during substitution row Munir El Haddadi was later brought on for Neymar rather than Messi as Enrique decide it was not worth the risk of angering Barca's star player. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upg...

- Manchester City stars arrived the airport wearing their medals after beating Chelsea in the EFL Cup final - City players were seen in joyous mood at the Manchester airport following their win over the Blues - Pep Guardiola's men won the Carabao Cup final match 4-3 on penalties against Maurizio Sarri's men Manchester City players were on Sunday evening, February 24, seen in joyous mood wearing their Carabao Cup medals when they arrived at the airport after their win over rivals Chelsea. The Etihad landlords defeated the Blues on penalties in a tough match played at the Wembley Stadium as City began their search for a quadruple this season. Players like Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker were all pictured arriving back with medals around their necks as Manchester City won their first trophy of the season. Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan and Fabian Delph also opted to keep the winners medal around their neck on their arrival. A member of Manchester City's sec...

- John Terry, former Chelsea defender blames Kepa Arrizabalaga for disrespecting the coach and the club in their defeat to Man City at Wembley Stadium - The Citizens clinched their sixth EFL Cup title after beating their Premier League rivals on penalties - Terry believes the coach sould have forced him out of the game when he refused to be substituted in the game Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed displeasure towards Kepa Arrizabalaga after his refusal to be substituted in EFL Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Citizens coast to victory 4-3 on penalties after both sides played barren draw in over 120 minutes. Terry said the Blues coach Maurizio Sarri should have forced the goalkeeper out when he refused to come off for Willy Caballero before the penalties. READ ALSO: Marco Asensio emerges top priority signing for Bayern Munich this summer Though, the 24-year-old stopped Leroy Sane's spot-kick but failed to stop Raheem Sterling from h...

- Three more House of Representatives seats in Ogun state have been won by the All Progressives Congress - Results of four constituencies have so far been announced, and APC won all - Presidential and National Assembly elections were held on Saturday, February 23 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clinched three more House of Representatives seats in Ogun, winning all four so far declared out of nine federal constituencies in the state. Olumide Osoba (APC) won Abeokuta North/ Odeda/Obafemi Owode, Lanre Edun (APC) won Abeokuta South, while Korede Osunsanya, also of APC, was declared winner of Ijebu-Ode/Ijebu-North/Odogbolu federal constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the APC had earlier been declared winner of Ado–Odo/Ota federal constituency’s seat in Ogun. READ ALSO: 2019 election: Police in Kaduna warns against protest Legit.ng gathers that Olumide, son of a former governor of the state and chieftain of APC, Chief Segun Osoba, polled a total of 33...

- David Luiz has come out to condemn Kepa's move to disrespect Sarri's tactical decision - Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted in Chelsea's EFL Cup defeat to Man City - The Blues' keeper was to be replaced by Willy Caballero but he refused to be substituted David Luiz has given an account of what he told teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga when he refused to be substituted deep in extra time. Maurizio Sarri and Arrizabalaga were the centre of attention in the substitution row as Manchester City beat the Blues' 4-3 on penalties to lift the EFL Cup at Wembley. The two sides had settled for a barren draw in regular time, forcing the match into extra time. READ ALSO: Jose Mourinho condemns Kepa's behaviour in Carabao Cup final against Man City READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng The extra minutes further failed to produce any goal, with the managers forced to rethink of tactical decisions with the tie destined for penalties. On his part, Sarri moved...

- WANEP’s has released its preliminary statement on the Presidential and National Assembly Elections in Nigeria - WANEP, the civil society implementing partner of ECOWAS, has been working to promote peaceful elections across West Africa - The group commended INEC for the conduct of the elections and released some recommendations The West Africa Network for Peace Building (WANEP) has released its preliminary statement on the Presidential and National Assembly Elections held on Saturday, February 23. WANEP, the civil society implementing partner of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has been working to promote peaceful elections across West Africa. The group commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerians for the conduct of the elections and released some recommendations. READ ALSO: INEC declares Atiku winner in 11 of 18 LGAs in Ondo state Below are the recommendations below: 1. INEC is encouraged to continue providing regular update...

Wiyaala, the internationally-acclaimed Ghanaian Afro-pop singer-songwriter, has brushed off suggestions that she is an ugly woman. The singer has revealed that she sees herself as one of the most beautiful women on earth and not ugly as people often describe her. Wiyaala is known to have a physique which is similar to that of a man. This masculine look has often led many to refer to her as ugly. But speaking in an interview with Deloris Frimpong Manso on her Delay Show, the star singer emphatically stated she was very much pleased with her looks. READ ALSO: Most beautiful woman in the world without makeup "Me, I know I am not ugly. In fact, I'm one of the most beautiful women on this planet and God has blessed me with a beautiful body," she said. According to Wiyaala, it is only immature men who will tag her as ugly because the mature ones like her husband see and appreciate her beauty. "The moment my husband saw me, he saw a beautiful woman, unlike so...

- Rochas Okorocha of the APC scores a total of 97,762 votes to defeat the PDP candidate, Jones Onyereri, in the Imo west senatorial election - Okorocha’s old rival, Osita Izunaso, who ran on the platform of APGA is third behind Onyeriri in the results so far - Izunaso was a former senator of Imo west in the APC with Okorocha before he defected to APGA due to crisis in the Imo APC The outgoing governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha has reportedly won the senatorial seat for west senatorial zone. The Nation newspaper reports that the INEC collation officer, Professor Ibeawuchi Francis, announced Okorocha as winner after he scored a total of 97,762 votes to defeat his closest rival, Jones Onyereri of the PDP who scored 63.117 votes. Follow Live updates: INEC begins official declaration of presidential election results The returning officer, who is a professor in Federal University Technology Owerri (FUTO), was said to have commenced collation of results since Sunday, February 24. ...

Another pastor has come into the spotlight after a video went viral, which showed him resurrecting a dead man. For once, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is not the one making the headlines. This time, social media users called out religious leader Alph Lukau for being a fake pastor. Lukau was filmed resurrecting a dead man in front of his congregation and the video has since been shared on social media. Legit.ng gathered that Twitter parody account Man's Not Barry Roux posted the video on the social media handle and it sparked quite the reaction. READ ALSO : Ugandan man who bears striking resemblance to ex-Kenyan president Kibaki sets social media abuzz "Crooked Bushiri has nothing on Crooked Lukau. Alph lukau resurrect a man who is already breathing in the coffin, competition for these thugs so called pastors is very high and they are trying so hard," he captioned the video." The footage showed the pastor standing in front of an open coffin, talking to the bystander...

A Nigerian pastor has been arrested by police in the United Kingdom (UK) for disturbing the public. The pastor, whose name is yet to be known, was apprehended by the British Police when he was found preaching in public. A video that has gone viral shows the preachers arguing with two British policemen over the offence of disturbing public peace. READ ALSO : Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) READ ALSO: Banky W celebrates, shades 'haters' as he wins in his polling unit in Lekki 1 While the police officers approached to arrest him, he could be heard rather telling them to repent. In the said video, the British Police asked the preacher to leave the scene and to stop disturbing public peace. However, the pastor refused, which forced the officers to warn him that they would have no choice than to arrest him if he continues disturbing the public. PAY ATTENTION : Get the Latest Nigerian News on Legit.ng News App Weirdly, the preacher rep...

Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of Abia and candidate of All Progressives Congress for Abia North, has been declared winner of the state north senatorial election. Channels TV reports that the returning officer for the senatorial election, Charles Anumodu, on Sunday, February 24, declared Kalu winner. Kalu polled a total 31,203 votes to defeat the incumbent Ohuabunwa who polled 20,801 votes and the candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, David Ogba who scored 11,410 votes. READ ALSO: APC wins PDP in Adeleke’s senatorial district The result was announced by the returning officer, Charles Anumudu who noted that Kalu polled 31,203 votes to Ohabunwa’s 20,801 votes. The APGA came third amongst others who contested the senatorial position. According to our correspondent in the state, Senate Mao Ohabunwa of the PDP is calling for the cancellation of the Abia north elections result. Recalled that ten youths were arrested in Abia state for allegedly attempting to snatch bal...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared former minister of aviation, Senator Stella Oduah winner of the Anambra North senatorial district. Declaring the result on Monday, February 25, in Onitsha, the returning officer, Prof. Hugh Maduka, said Oduah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 113,989 votes to defeat 20 other candidates. He said Emmanuel Chinedu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) came second with 59,937 votes while Nelson Onubogu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged third with 11,995 votes. Follow Live updates: INEC begins official declaration of presidential election results The returning officer said Chinedu Ekwealor of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) came fourth with 1,024 votes. He noted that the election went fine except in some areas were ballot boxes and votes were burnt by hoodlums. “The election went fine but there were skirmishes especially the one documented in Oyi local government area where votes were...

- Senator Teslim Folarin of the APC has been declared winner of the senatorial election for Oyo Central - Folarin polled 91,080 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Bisi Ilaka of the PDP who secured 83,600 votes - This would be the third time the former Senate leader will be elected into the red chamber of the National Assembly Senator Teslim Folarin, a former Senate leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central has emerged winner of the Saturday, February 23 National Assembly polls in Oyo state. Prof Peter Falayi from University of Ibadan, who is the returning officer for Oyo Central senatorial district, made the announcement in Ibadan on Monday morning, February 25, NAN reports. READ ALSO: Faleke wins House of Reps seat for Ikeja federal constituency Legit.ng gathers that Falayi declared Folarin winner, having secured 91,080 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Bisi Ilaka of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 83,600 votes. ...

- Senator Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party has won Anambra Central Senate seat - Ekwunife defeated the incumbent senator, Victor Umeh of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, to cruise to victory - The lawmaker polled a total number of 18,412 votes ahead of APGA’s Umeh, who got 14,403 Senator Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared of Anambra Central senatorial election held on February 23 held in the state. NAN reports that Ekwunife, who was in National Assembly through APGA between 2010 and 2014, defeated the incumbent Senator Victor Umeh of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to emerge winner. Prof Charles Ogu, the INEC's senatorial returning officer for the district, said that the PDP candidate polled 18,412 votes ahead of APGA’s 14,403. READ ALSO: Live updates: Situation reports and collation of results across the country - Day 2 The All Progressives Congress (APC) which fielded Sylvester Okonkwo came third with 1,144 votes. ...

- A bride-to-be shared details of her prenuptial agreement and asked others for advice - The contract contained some strange clauses, such as monetary compensation per baby delivered and deadlines for losing baby fat - Many people responded to slam the prenup and questioned the fact that it was drawn up by her fiance's father A 29-year-old woman revealed details of her prenuptial contract in an attempt to seek legal advice. The bride-to-be shared the post through the Reddit online platform. She declared that her fiance is a very successful neurosurgeon and the couple is based in New York. Hence, when her fiance asked for a prenup, she was not surprised in the least. However, upon looking up the contract with her fiance's father, she found some really strange clauses which is making her rethink her decision to be with him. Reddit post READ ALSO: Couple get engaged after meeting on popular Facebook group Also, this strange agreement form has made her question the legal...