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Only God can take, give power - Dele Momodu urges Atiku to concede defeat

- Dele Momodu, the owner of Ovation magazine, has asked the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar , to concede defeat - Momodu advised the PDP candidate to call President Muhammadu Buhari and congratulate him - The Ovation magazine owner also told Aiku to note that it is only God who gives or takes power As results of the general elections keep pouring in from the international conference centre in Abuja, Dele Momodu has called on Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to accept defeat. Legit.ng gathered last night, Monday, February 26, that 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have so far been announced as Atiku was 286,105 behind. Follow our live updates: INEC begins official declaration of presidential election results Momodu made the call on his twitter page on Tuesday, February 26, asking the PDP presidential candidate not to waste any time in congratulating President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election. He

Breaking: Saraki congratulates winner of Kwara Central senatorial election

- The Senate president Bukola Saraki has congratulated winner of Kwara Central senatorial election and other winners of the Saturday, February 23 elections - Oloriegbe, who beat Saraki, polled a total of 123, 808 votes to defeat the Senate president who scored 68,994 votes in the four local governments of the senatorial district - Saraki wished all candidates in Kwara who emerged from the elections the best of luck Senate president Bukola Saraki has congratulated winner of Kwara Central senatorial election, which was held on Saturday, February 23. Recall that Yahaya Oloriegbe defeated Saraki in the Kwara Central senatorial election by polling a total of 123, 808 votes to defeat the Senate president who scored 68,994 votes in the four local governments of the senatorial district. Senator Saraki also congratulated others who emerged winner in the Saturday, February 23 elections in Kwara state. Legit.ng gathers that Saraki congratulated the victors in a statement signed his special

Breaking: Saraki congratulates winner of Kwara Central senatorial election

Senate president Bukola Saraki has congratulated winner of Kwara Central senatorial election, which was held on Saturday, February 23. Senator Saraki also congratulated others who emerged winner in the Saturday, February 23 elections in Kwara state. More details soon... Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2VnSuQJ via EDUPEDIA24/7

Mother of four gives birth to yet another boy after scan revealed it was a girl

It was a yet another pleasant surprise for mother of four boys who recently put to bed, another baby boy adding to her growing number of little soldiers! Identified as @senny4show on Instagram, she is gradually turning to the 'king of boys' as she recently gave birth to her 5th boy. The proud mother revealed through another account, @motherhoodzone, that the scan had prepared them for a girl. It reads: "It's the lord's doing and it's perfect in our sight. it's the 5th baby boy for @senny4show . The real mama for the boys. Our February surprise package. Sight his pink shawl,scan told us it was a baby girl,we were more than prepared. we even started addressing him as "omoge". So many hairbands,dresses, legging and bags.Hence Daddy ife won again 5-0" 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 Amazing! Get the hottest gist on Afri

Uduaghan alleges massive election malpractices in Delta district’s senatorial poll

- Delta district’s senatorial election has been condemned by Emmanuel Uduaghan, APC candidate in the state - Uduaghan claimed that massive election malpractices characterised the poll held on Saturday, February 23, in the state - According to him, voting slips were hijacked especially in polling units where it is perceived that the APC, head the upper level Emmanuel Uduaghan, Delta south senatorial candidate of APC, has sought for the cancellation of the district’s senatorial elections held on Saturday, February 23, saying it was massively rigged. In a petition to the state REC, by his lawyer, E. Otaru, he said there was massive election malpractices “perpetrated through voter intimidation, where voters were compelled to vote against their conscience by thugs, who were openly brandishing various dangerous weapons.” Vanguard reports that Uduaghan provided videos of some persons being intimidated with woods by thugs allegedly at polling units 5, 6, 7, 8 in Ogbe Ijoh ward One, warri

LIVE UPDATES: Day 2: Buhari continues to lead as results of more states are released

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, February 26, resumed the declaration of the official results for the recently held presidential election. The INEC had earlier declared the results for the Federal Capital Territory and some states showing that President Muhammadu Buhari was leading. Anxiety continues as the declaration of results continue. Prof Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of INEC, says the electoral umpire is sure to complete the declaration. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2EyUCiV via EDUPEDIA24/7

5 players who refused to be substituted during a match like Kepa Arrizabalaga

The Kepa saga is still fresh in our memories as Chelsea number one Kepa Arrizabalaga got the world talking when he refused to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. Maurizio Sarri and the coaching crew were livid with the Spanish goalkeeper and the Blues went on to lose the match on penalties. However, it is not only Kepa that has disobeyed his coach in that manner, there are several other players who have exhibited the same action. READ ALSO: Mourinho says he will work with a club that match his internal ambitions Here are five players who have disobeyed orders from the bench 1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Back in 2010 with AC Milan, the Swedish striker scored an acrobatic effort against Fiorentina and he hurt himself while celebrating. Milan's boss at that time, Max Allegri called for his substitution but he blatantly refused after suffering the knock. 2. Carlos Tevez During Tevez's spell at Manchester City, the Argentine had a couple misunderst

PDP, APGA defeated as APC’s Akwashiki wins Nasarawa North senatorial election

- Godiya Akwashiki of the APC has been declared winner of the Nasarawa North senatorial district election - Akwashiki scored 54,104 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Chief John Mike-Abdul of the PDP, who polled 48,133 votes - The victor urged members of other parties to support him as he goes to the National Assembly to represent the interest of the people of Nasarawa North senatorial zone Godiya Akwashiki, deputy speaker, Nasarawa state House of Assembly, has won the Nasarawa North senatorial district election which held on Saturday, February 23. Akwashiki, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner on Tuesday, February 26 at the Nasarawa North senatorial district collation centre, Akwanga, by Dr Nasurideen Baba, INEC returning officer for the election, NAN reports. READ ALSO: VIP’s did not conduct themselves well during elections - CDD Legit.ng gathers that Baba said Akwashiki scored 54,104 votes to defeat his closest opponent

5 players who refused to be substituted during a match like Kepa Arrizabalaga

Chelsea number one Kepa Arrizabalaga got the world talking when he refused to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. Maurizio Sarri and the coaching crew were livid with the Spanish goalkeeper and the Blues went on to lose the match on penalties. However, it is not only Kepa that has dishonoured his coach in that manner, there several other players who have exhibited the same action. READ ALSO: Mourinho says he will work with a club that match his internal ambitions Here are five players who have disobeyed orders from the bench 1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Back in 2010 with AC Milan, the Swedish striker scored an acrobatic effort against Fiorentina and he hurt himself while celebrating. Milan's boss at that time, Max Allegri called for his substitution but he blatantly refused after suffering the knock. 2. Carlos Tevez During Tevez's spell at Manchester City, the Argentine had a couple misunderstandings with Roberto Mancini. Before the final

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer breaks big record no manager has achieved in the EPL

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has more points from first 10 games than any manager in Premier League history - Solskjaer and his players have been unbeaten in the EPL since December when the Norwegian replaced Mourinho - Manchester United are currently occupying fifth position on the Premier League standings with 52 points Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acquired the most points in his first 10 games in charge of the Red Devils than any other coach in the Premier League history. Since the Norwegian football gaffer replaced Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, he has not lost a game in the Premier League as United last game ended in a draw against Liverpool. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's only defeat since he was appointed as Manchester United boss was in the Champions League against French club Paris-Saint-Germain. Solskjaer has led the Red Devils to eight Premier League wins sharing points with Burnley and Liverpool last week only. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of

2019 polls: Commonwealth calls for prosecution of election violence perpetrators

- The Commonwealth Observer Group has called for the prosecution of perpetrators of election related violence - The group says those found liable of election related violence should be prosecuted - According to the group, Nigeria can do better; violence has no place in a modern democracy The head of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Dr Jakaya Kikwete, has called for the prosecution of perpetrators of election related violence in Saturday, February 23 presidential and National Assembly elections. In the group’s interim statement presented in Abuja on Monday, February 24, Kikwete, former president of Tanzania, said that those found liable should be prosecuted, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Legit.ng notes that Kikwete said: “Election related violence and loss of life, which occurred in a number of places, is deeply troubling. Nigeria can do better; violence has no place in a modern democracy. READ ALSO: US lawmaker Christopher Smith reacts to INEC's results of president

2019 election: APC wins Gajuwa/Darazo federal constituency

- Mansur Manu Soro of the APC has won a House of Representatives seat in Bauchi state - Soro ‎got 45,867 votes to defeat the candidate of PRP, Dayyabu Chiroma, who scored 20,983 votes - Ibrahim Galadima, who is the candidate of PDP, came third with 19,897 votes The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mansur Manu Soro, has won the House of Representatives seat for Ganjuwa/Darazo federal constituency in Bauchi state. Independent reports that he got ‎45,867 votes to defeat his closest rival, Dayyabu Chiroma of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), who scored 20,983 votes. Legit.ng gathered that the PDP canddate‎, Ibrahim Galadima, came third with 19,897 votes. READ ALSO: Live updates: INEC begins official declaration of presidential election results Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the candidate of the APC, Haliru Jika, emerged winner of the Saturday, February 23, election for Bauchi Central senatorial district. Announcing the result in Darazo town on Monday,

Election 2019: APC wins Lagos West senatorial seat

- Senator Solomon Adeola has been re-elected to the Nigerian Senate for the second time - The All Progressives Congress (APC) senator is returning to the upper house for the second time - He defeated his closest rival, Gbadebo Rhodes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had 243,516 votes The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, February 25, declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) winner of the Lagos West senatorial district. The INEC returning officer, Professor Olumide Adenuga of the University of Lagos , said Adeola polled a total of 323,817 votes to emerge winner. He defeated his closest rival Gbadebo Rhodes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had 243,516 votes. “I Professor Olumide Adenuga hereby certify as the returning officer, Lagos West senatorial district with the election held on February 23, 2019, that the election was conducted among 10 candidates. “I declare that Solomon Olamilekan Adeo

APC rejects presidential election result in Akwa Ibom

- The APC claims the presidential election result in Akwa Ibom was compromised in favour of the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar - The party's agent for the election at the state collation centre, Samuel Akpan, says the APC is not satisfied with the whole collation process - Akpan argus that the result does not reflect the true position of what happened in the units and wards The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, February 25, said it had rejected the presidential election result in Akwa Ibom, declared by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the collation centre in Uyo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the result announced by collation officers for the election, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, won in 28 local government area out of 31 in the state. He polled 391, 844 votes to defeat President Muhammadu Buhari of the APC, who scored 158, 788 votes. READ ALSO : PDP suffers defeat as Ndume returns t

Top Kirk Franklin songs and hits

Kirk Franklin songs are probably some of the most famous in the world. The 'Imagine me' hit-maker is a celebrated international gospel artist that made an early mark in the industry. Most of his hits are addictive and will push you to dance and praise the Lord for everything He does. Image: facebook.com, @kirkfranklin Source: UGC If you ever have thought of downloading Kirk Franklin songs, then you are on the right path. Kirk has been releasing hit after hit to bless Christians that continue to listen to him. Listening to his songs comes with a wave of excitement that you are prompted to dance for the Lord. If you have no idea where to start and what to listen first, we hope our article will be handy. READ ALSO : Best Donnie McClurkin songs of all time Kirk Franklin songs 2017-2019 With so many lyrics to his name, one can easily tell that the artist loves singing and praising the Lord. As such, he continues to put effort into releasing great songs every other time. Some

22-year-old business man watches in horror as his N59.5m luxury ride goes up in flames (video)

- Self-made business man, Lak Sira’s N59.5m Lamborghini recently went up in flames - The 22-year-old revealed that incident happened just an hour after he picked it up from service - Sira reportedly smelled petrol and was forced to pull over before he heard a loud bang and watched his car get burnt Successful men do not mind spending any amount on luxury items and they usually expect to get the their money's worth. However, a 22-year-old business man Lak Sira, got the surprise of his life after his fancy car, a gold-plated Lamborghini Gallardo, worth about £125,000 (N59.5m) went up in flames. The car had reportedly just undergone a £10,000 (N4.7m) service before the unfortunate incident happened. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Lak Sira / SWNS Source: UGC Sira revealed that he had been on his way to London with his girlfriend when she complained about smelling petrol. He put a call through to his mechanic who explai

Anambra APC Reps candidate Onyeagba congratulates winner after losing poll

- The National Assembly election in the Anaocha, Dunukofia and Njikoka federal constituency can be said to have been hitch-free and fair - This was as Elijah Onyeagba, an All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the House of Representatives, has formally conceded defeat - Onyeagba heartily congratulated the winner of the poll in the constituency, Honourable Valentine Ayika Elijah Onyeagba, a candidate of the for Anaocha, Dunukofia and Njikoka federal constituency has congratulated Valentine Ayika on his victory. Elijah in a statement issued in Awka on Tuesday, February 26, said he was accepting the outcome of the contest as the decision of the people of the area, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said electoral contests were like sports where winners and losers would always emerge and urged the winners to use their mandate for the good of those who elected them. “I heartil

Jubilation as WWE star announces cancer is in remission, returns to action on Raw

Roman Reigns, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar, has announced his return to the rings after the remission of his leukemia that forced him out of the ring close to four months ago. The 33-year-old made his first appearance on Monday Night Raw to give his fans an update on his real-life battle with leukemia and it was fantastic news. " I said I was going to swing for the fences. We did better than that, y'all. We didn't just swing for the fences, " Reigns said. READ ALSO: Maurizio Sarri risks being sacked by Chelsea if player's relationship deteriorates " We hit a home run. So when I tell you this, I'm so grateful and so humbled and so honoured to announce this . " The good news is, I'm in remission, y'all. So with that being said, the Big Dog is back!" Reigns said much to the jubilation of wrestling fans in attendance. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng Reigns surfaced two hours later accompanied by Seth Rol

The story of Aliko Dangote education and career success

The question of Aliko Dangote education is as acute as the question of his net worth. Everybody wants to know where one can study to become as rich and successful in the long run. Well, we are ready to tell you his story, which may be useful to those who want to take advantage of his experience. Check out the post below for more information. Image: flickr.com, @ChangeYourMind Source: UGC The life of famous people has always attracted a lot of attention: career achievements, net worth, personal life, of course. Since this prominent man is not a movie star or a music celebrity, his private life attracts much less attention than his biography and his outstanding life path. Facts about Aliko Dangote early life and education The richest man in Africa was born in Kano State , on April 10, 1957. Stories of Cinderellas in different areas of business usually start with the main character born into a poor family and forced to reach everything with the help of unceasing labour. Aliko was w

Channel all electoral disputes through legal processes - Foreign observers to parties

- Foreign observation missions in Nigeria have appealed to aggrieved political parties and candidates in the elections to seek redress only in courts - The international observers also asked parties and politicians to avoid spreading fake news and information around - The foreign missions said they noticed instances where conduct do not adhere to electoral guidelines The joint international observation mission of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) have urged political parties and candidates in the February 23 general elections to seek redress in courts on electoral disputes. The 40-member observer group, which was deployed to the six geopolitical zones of the country, called on the political parties and the candidates to refrain from disseminating false information to citizens, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Follow our live updates: INEC begins official declaration of presidential election results The leader of the delegation

VIP’s did not conduct themselves well during elections - CDD laments over high profile disruption of polls

- The CDD has condemned the disruption of the electoral process by some notable political office holders - The centre’s chairman, Adele Jinadu, said that there were high profile incidents of disruption of voting processes in some states - The CDD also noted that significant logistical challenges marred the conduct of the elections in many parts of the country - Jinadu condemned the outbreak of violence in certain places; adding that the secrecy of the ballot was violated and voters cast their ballot in full public view in some polling units The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Monday, February 25 in Abuja condemned the disruption of the electoral process by some notable political office holders. Prof Adele Jinadu, chairman, Election Analysis Centre (EAC), CDD, while releasing the group’s final election report said that VIPs did not conduct themselves well in spite of the warning from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), NAN reports. READ ALSO: APC’s Bul

Fans slam actor Saidi Balogun for celebrating President Buhari's victory

Popular Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun is currently receiving major heat from his fans and followers on social media after he took to the platform to celebrate the winning of President Buhari. As the election announcements continue to emerge, many people are celebrating victories and impending victories of their preferred candidate. Actor Saidi Balogun is not left out as he recently took to his Instagram to celebrate the president as well. Sharing a video of a builder dancing to what sounds like Hausa music in the background, he wrote: "SAI BABA DANCE,Oya show me your colour joo!" 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 The post however, outraged several fans and followers of the actor and they took to the comment section to lambaste him. See reactions below: Screenshots of some reactions from Instagram users/@saidibalogun Source: Instagram Get the hot

Confusion as Dickson raises alarm over alleged APC-military collusion to cause violence, ruling party reacts

- Bayelsa APC has denied alleged colluding with the military to rig Saturday’s polls and cause violence - The reaction was expedient following Governor's Dickson alleged synergy between APC and military to disrupt election process in the state - Dickson also alleged that the photographer to the Bayelsa governor house was shot by men of the Nigerian Army The Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, February 25, denied allegation by Governor Seriake Dickson that the party colluded with the military during Saturday’s polls to cause violence. Doifie Buokoribo, the state publicity secretary of APC disclosed this on Monday in Yenagoa, adding that the allegation was to blackmail the party. The party said that it was regrettable that Dickson was raising a false alarm about violence during the presidential and National Assembly elections. READ ALSO : Follow Live updates: INEC begins official declaration of presidential election results It added that the move