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Napoli suffered a 1-2 defeat to leaders Juventus in a tough Serie A clash on Sunday, March 3, at Napales. The encounter at the San Paolo Stadium saw Juve’s Miralem Pjanic net the opener in the 28th minute, three minutes after Napoli’s Alex Meret was handed a straight red card. In the 39th minute Emre Can increased Juventus advantage with the second goal of the match. READ ALSO: Solskjaer hands Man United's penalty duties to Pogba despite Southampton miss At the end of the first half Juventus went into the break with a 2-0 lead. Two minutes after the restart, the away side suffered a setback after goalscorer Pjanic was sent off after receiving his second yellow card. Jose Callejon reduced Juventus lead with his 61st minute goal. Napoli missed a glorious chance to draw level later in the game, but the home-side missed the spot-kick. At the blast of the final whistle the scoreboard read Napoli 1-2 Juventus. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group

The Peoples Democratic Party has said it will hold an expanded caucus meeting on Monday, March 4. The meeting is scheduled to hold at the party’s national secretariat in Wadata Plaza. According to a statement by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party will meet at 12noon in Abuja. The meeting is scheduled to hold at the party’s national secretariat in Wadata Plaza. Below is the statement as released by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary. “Special Announcement PDP HOLDS EXPANDED CAUCUS MEETING: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) holds its expanded caucus meeting on Monday, March 4, 2019. Venue: National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Time: 12 noon. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2UgZG0Q via EDUPEDIA24/7

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said the life of the current House still lasts until the next three months, adding that there were many pending issues before shortly it. Dogara made this known in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, on Sunday, March 3, in Abuja. The speaker said that the pending issues before the House needed urgent legislative attention including the 2019 Appropriations Bill. “The speaker is concentrating in accomplishing all he promised in the Legislative Agenda of the House of Representatives. “Who becomes what in the 9th House of Representatives is not the concern or business of the current Speaker, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara. “You should please spare him from these unfounded speculations,” Turaki said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a section of the media has been awashed with reports on likely prime contenders in the leadership race of the two chambers of the assembly.

About 48 hours after he and Rochas Okorocha of Imo state were suspended by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state, has met with President Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting held at the State House on Sunday, March 3. The governor’s suspension came days after he won a senatorial election on the platform of the party. He was accused of engaging in anti-party activities. It was learnt that the duo may have discussed issues relating to the suspension which resulted from the governor’s supposed support for the candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Adekunle Akinlade, ahead of the governorship election in Ogun state. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2XC8al2 via EDUPEDIA24/7

The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari, has expressed gratitude to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign team for their efforts toward the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. The President’s wife made the commendation through her Director, Information, Mr Suleiman Haruna, on Sunday in Abuja, following the APC victory dinner she organised to celebrate the re-election of President Buhari. She expressed optimism about the ability of the President to deliver the desired change that Nigerians expected. She also appreciated the overwhelming confidence reposed in President Buhari by Nigerians. The wife of the president assured Nigerians of the President’s determination to use his second tenure to serve their interests. “I wish I can invite all the 15 million Nigerians that voted for Mr President to this dinner, but no place can accommodate you all. “So, let me say thank you and assure you that you made the right choice,”she said. She also thanked the Women a

- Everton vs Liverpool's Premier League encounter ended 0-0 on Sunday, March 3 - Liverpool therefore missed the chance to go back to the top of the Premier League log - Manchester City are still topping the EPL standings with 71 points after 29 games Liverpool on Sunday, March 3, missed the chance to return to the top of the Premier League standings after been forced to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park. Jurgen Klopp's men will have themselves to blame for not winning this match against Everton as they missed many chances in the first half. Everton actually got the first chance to score in the 7th minute when Idrissa Gueye directed a good pass to Theo Walcott, but the former Arsenal star could not score. Liverpool had a nice chance to take the lead three minutes later when Fabinho with an excellent run set up Sadio Mane, but his shot was blocked by Jordan Pickford. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone&

- Everton vs Liverpool's Premier League encounter ended 0-0 on Sunday, March 3 - Liverpool therefore missed the chance to go back to the top of the Premier League log - Manchester City are still topping the EPL standings with 71 points after 29 games Liverpool on Sunday, March 3, missed the chance to return to the top of the Premier League standings after been forced to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park. Jurgen Klopp's men will have themselves to blame for not winning this match against Everton as they missed many chances in the first half. Everton actually got the first chance to score in the 7th minute when Idrissa Gueye directed a good pass to Theo Walcott, but the former Arsenal star could not score. Liverpool had a nice chance to take the lead three minutes later when Fabinho with an excellent run set up Sadio Mane, but his shot was blocked by Jordan Pickford. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone&

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered another huge loss in Kwara state on Sunday, March 3, as at least 2,500 of its members dumped its fold and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection is coming barely a week to the governorship and House of Assembly elections and just after presidential and National Assembly polls that got Bukola Saraki, the president of the Senate defeated. The defection, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported, took place in Ilorin West and Asa local government of Kwara. The report said while over 2, 000 PDP members defected in Ilorin, 500 defected to the APC in Asa local government. The defection was led by leader of the group, Bamidele Aluko, a former member of the state House of Assembly and a staunch foot soldier of Senator Bukola Saraki. It was learnt that they were received by chieftains of APC, Alhaji Kunle Suleiman and Olawoyin Magaji. According to the report, Aluko, was a chairman of the Kwara United Football

Barely 10 days after Yobe chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Sani Nguru, defected to the APC, more officials of the opposition party have also defected to the governing party. Alhaji Ali Makinta, former chairman and nine ward officials of PDP, have defected to APC in Machina local government on Sunday, March 3. Alhaji MaiMala Buni, Yobe APC governorship candidate, who received the defectors, urged the electorate in the state to vote massively in the governorship election. READ ALSO: Group to protest Buhari’s presidential win on Monday, March 4 Buni said this would prove their resilience and justify the votes cast to President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election. “There were claims by the PDP that the presidential election results were manufactured in the state. “We should use this opportunity of the governorship election to defend the votes scored by the president in Yobe state, ’’ he said. Makinta, who spoke on behalf of the defectors, described PDP as a dead party and had

For many in Nigeria, especially in Lagos state, the aggressive nature of bus drivers is not entirely a thing of surprise. While many have suggested that the stressful conditions of the road has a way of triggering such behaviors, the reverse is the case for two Nigerians drivers abroad who still manage to display their aggressive nature despite good road and less traffic conditions. In a video that recently surfaced in the online community, two grown Nigerian bus drivers were spotted in a heated exchange on the streets of London. One of the men had lunged into of a feat of blows and punches against the other driver who kept begging the question of what he had done. READ ALSO: Nigeria Police Force denies an officer killed bus driver in Lagos The other man seeing that his opponent had no intention of going easy on him, had repeatedly taken reverse motions as he dodged the lethal punches that were coming his way. Onlookers had surrounded the two and recorded the video while a parti

- Manchester United defeated Southampton 3-2 in an epic comeback at Old Trafford - Pogba missed the chance of making it 4-2 after failing to convert a spot-kick - United now sit 4th on the standings with 58 points Manchester United caretaker manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted Paul Pogba will still take the club's next penalty despite having one missed in their 3-2 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford. Solskjaer said he will not be speaking to the French star about his style of taking penalties that involves a slow run-up. When asked if he would be encouraging Pogba to change his style, the Norwegian said: "I just said to him there - get ready for the next one because you’re going to take that one as well." READ ALSO: Neymar parties in Brazil as PSG seek return ahead of United UCL tie "I’ve missed penalties. He’s a confident boy, he wants to go and take the next one. You want that character in boys," he added. Pogba was handed the cha

- Manchester United defeated Southampton 3-2 in an epic comeback at Old Trafford - Pogba missed the chance of making it 4-2 after failing to convert a spot-kick - United now sit 4th on the standings with 58 points Manchester United caretaker manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted Paul Pogba will still take the club's next penalty despite having one missed in their 3-2 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford. Solskjaer said he will not be speaking to the French star about his style of taking penalties that involves a slow run-up. When asked if he would be encouraging Pogba to change his style, the Norwegian said: "I just said to him there - get ready for the next one because you’re going to take that one as well." READ ALSO: Neymar parties in Brazil as PSG seek return ahead of United UCL tie "I’ve missed penalties. He’s a confident boy, he wants to go and take the next one. You want that character in boys," he added. Pogba was handed the cha

- Powerful forces in Benue were responsible for the recent attacks on communities in the state, the military says - Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Maj-Gen Adeyemi Yekini, made the statement at a press briefing - Yekini also said such individuals were instigating violence as could be seen in the recent attacks on communities preceding major elections in the country The military said certain powerful forces in Benue were responsible for the recent attacks on communities in the state. Maj-Gen Adeyemi Yekini, the Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), made the statement at a press briefing on Sunday in Makurdi. READ ALSO: PDP governorship aspirant, 30,000 others dump party in Kaduna Yekini also said such individuals were instigating violence as could be seen in the recent attacks on communities preceding major elections in the country. ”It is obvious that some forces are instigating violence in Benue; it is not a coincidence that there was an attack on Aga

In what appears to be a missing person’s situation, a social media user has taken to her timeline to announce the search of young girl. The user identified as, Possible Oge, took to her Facebook timeline with a series of photographs of a young female. In the caption that accompanied her post, she disclosed the identity of the girl as Amaka, and also revealed that she had gone missing. According to Oge, the young girl lives with her (Oge) sister and had left the house which is situated at Okota, Lagos, at noon on February 2, 2019. She had failed to return to the house since she left which had resulted in the search for her whereabouts. Oge also said that Amaka had no other relatives in Lagos , adding that her followers should help her spread the news to as many people as they possibly could. READ ALSO: 20-year-old secondary school student goes missing after spending time with boyfriend She said: AMAKA IS MISSING!! This is Amaka, The girl living with my sis, she left the house sinc

The governor of Gombe state, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has reportedly escaped death as thugs were said to have attacked his convoy and set two cars ablaze. The development was revealed by the director of media of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council in the state, Dahiru Kera, on Sunday, March 3. Kera said the thugs attacked the governor’s convoy while he was on his way from the airport. According to him, two cars in the entourage were burnt. Vanguard reports that the thugs further attacked Lafiyawo community in the state and destroyed a private radio station, Progress FM, located along Gombe Airport road. Apart from these attacks, the thugs also burnt down eight shops in the community. The report said two vehicles were burnt in Jekadafari quarters of the state capital. The commissioner of police in the state, Bello Makwashi, confirmed the incident through the command’s spokesperson, Mary Malum. He said investigations into the attack by the thugs had commenced. Malam Nu

The victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the just concluded presidential election has been described as the worst form of election robbery meted on the Nigerian people by the occupy Nigeria movement. Consequently, the group said it would protest against it on Monday, March 4 by 9:00am at the Unity Fountain, Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the group, Muhammad Bash. According to him, votes were merely allotted in many parts of the northwest and northeast. “It is an insult to the Nigerian people that INEC would allow an election in which voters were intimidated, injured and even killed to stand.” Daily Trust reports that the group also condemned alleged use of thugs to intimidate legitimate citizens from exercising their civic rights. “Some thugs constituted themselves into a government in a society governed by laws, and prevented legitimate citizens from exercising their franchise, makes a mockery of the entire law enforcement system and to

- Neymar is presently partying in Brazil as he recovers from a broken bone injury - The Selecao captain was in attendance at the Salvador carnival in Bahia - PSG star has ordered Neymar to head back to Paris ahead of United UCL clash Neymar is currently partying away in his native Brazil as he continues to recuperate from a broken bone in his foot since January. According to a UK Sun report, Paris Saint-Germain are demanding the Selecao star, who is not expected to be in action against Man United, quickly dash back to base to drum support for his teammates during the top-of-the-table clash against the Red Devils. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Man United squad members head to the Parc des Princes with a two-goal deficit from the first leg defeat. READ ALSO: Sergio Ramos won’t accept blame over Lionel Messi row during Clasico defeat And PSG chiefs are keen to him the former Barcelona star head support for his teammates from the stands A position club boss Thomas Tuchel is b

- Powerful forces in Benue were responsible for the recent attacks on communities in the state, the military says - Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Maj-Gen Adeyemi Yekini, made the statement at a press briefing - Yekini also said such individuals were instigating violence as could be seen in the recent attacks on communities preceding major elections in the country The military said certain powerful forces in Benue were responsible for the recent attacks on communities in the state. Maj-Gen Adeyemi Yekini, the Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), made the statement at a press briefing on Sunday in Makurdi. READ ALSO: PDP governorship aspirant, 30,000 others dump party in Kaduna Yekini also said such individuals were instigating violence as could be seen in the recent attacks on communities preceding major elections in the country. ”It is obvious that some forces are instigating violence in Benue; it is not a coincidence that there was an attack on Aga

- Fulham vs Chelsea's Premier League game ended 2-1 in favor of the Blues at Craven Cottage - Gonzalo Higuain and Jorginho scored for Chelsea, while Calum Chambers netted for Fulham - Chelsea are still occupying sixth position on the Premier League standings with 56 points Fulham's unimpressive performance this season in the Premier League continued on Sunday, March 3, as they were beaten by Chelsea 2-1 at Craven Cottage. After sacking manager Claudio Ranieri, fans were of the hope that the players would redeem themselves by beating visiting Chelsea, but they could not. Chelsea also went into this game with the target of getting the maximum three points so as to restore their hopes of fighting for the top four teams in the Premier League. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Inter Milan set to swap Mauro Icardi for Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku There were mutiny among Chelsea fans bef

- Michael Hudson, London's bitcoin tycoon crashed his Lamborghini Huracan Performante - The N128.8 million super car skidded on water and landed in a nearby ditch as he avoided hitting lampstand - He later tweeted that he had enjoyed an eventful morning with his car but he was not injured - The car was pulled from the ditch by celebrity car customiser Yianni Charalambous A purple Lamborghini, the only one in that colour, was on Saturday, March 2, spotted abandoned in a ditch after spinning off the road in Enfield, north London. The N128.8 million Huracan Performante is reported to be owned by Michael Hudson, owner of cryptocurrency market advisory firm Bitstocks. According to DailyMail, Hudson contacted celebrity car customiser, Yianni Charalambous, who is known as the man the rich and famous trust with their precious rides, to rescue the car. The N128.8 million Huracan Performante is reported to be owned by Michael Hudson, owner of cryptocurrency market advisory firm Bitst

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Justice James Tsoho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, March 1, granted its application for the final forfeiture of N732.85million to the federal government. According to the anti-corruption agency, the forfeiture includes a plot of land situated at Katsina Road by Ogbomosho Road, Kaduna North local government, worth N190 million, all believed to be proceeds of unlawful activities. The EFCC said it was able to secure the final forfeiture, following “the usage of non-conviction based forfeiture proceedings. “The forfeited sum of N732.85 million was stolen from the presidential amnesty programme office by 17 respondents to the suit.” It listed the 17 respondents to the suit to include Paul Tarela Boroh, Hanafi Musa Moriki, Allotey Asari Edem, Joshua Ebiemeyefa. The others were named as D Wokoma, Bernard Ochoche, Cecilia Adebisi, Omofuma Faith, Olusegun Opeyemi Okungbure, Beggi Erepatei, Matti Abdul, St

It appears the copyright infringement drama between Mavin Records act Tiwa Savage and Nigerian singer Danny Young, is far from being over as a new development recently unfolded. Legit.ng had previously gathered the report of the ongoing drag between the two after Young had filed for copyright infringement against Savage. He had accused her of intellectual property theft, following the release of her music single One. In a video shared by the singer, he disclosed that the songstress had stolen content from his 2009 single, Oju Tiwon. Following another report, the claims made by the Young was taken up by popular video streaming platform YouTube, as the music video for the One music single was yanked off the website after copyright claims by a third party. READ ALSO: I built the name Plantashun Boiz, 2face didn’t want Faze to join - Blackface In another development, Legit.ng gathered a report of the superstar songstress who had taken to her social media page in excitement a

Just about six days to the governorship election on March 9, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna has dumped the party. Mohammed Sani Sidi left the PDP with about 30,000 other members ahead of the election in which the APC is featuring Governor Nasir El-Rufai as its flag bearer. Sidi reportedly explained that he and his political associates as well as many other chieftains of the party across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna state have resigned their membership of the party. He said they were yet to indicate the party they are joining. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mass defection was revealed by Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, a close associate of Sani Sidi. It was learnt that Sidi, a top member of the PDP, conveyed his resignation in a letter sent to the Chairman of Unguwan Sarki Ward, Kaduna North local government Area. He wrote: “Since the party’s primaries held last year, characterized by manipulations, impun

- Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Humphrey Olumakaiye urged all Nigerians to accept the re-election of President Buhari - Olumakaiye said God had appointed President Buhari for Nigeria - Going further, he called on Nigerians to cooperate and be patient with his government to push the nation forward Rt. Rev. Humphrey Olumakaiye, Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos (Anglican Communion), has urged all Nigerians to accept the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari as the will of God. Olumakaiye made the call on Sunday, March 3, at the diocesan rally which was part of the activities marking the Centenary Celebration of the diocese of Lagos at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. He said God had appointed President Buhari for Nigeria, so the people must try to cooperate and be patient with his government to push the nation forward. READ ALSO: PDP’s alleged plan to retain National Assembly leadership reportedly revealed “We know that there w

George Weah, Liberia President, has commenced the construction of housing program for rural dwellers The project is expected will to improve living condition of Liberians residing in communities where they are situated be encouraged to go into agriculture after the residential buildings are ready,. George Weah, Liberia President, has launched a housing program for rural dwellers known as the Sasstown development project targeted toward a better living environment. The former World best footballer took to his official social media page to make the announcement on Sunday, March 3. President Weah revealed he was excited to make the announcement as the project will to improve living condition of Liberians, who will be encouraged to go into agriculture after the residential buildings are ready,. READ ALSO: Sergio Ramos won’t accept blame over Lionel Messi row during Clasico defeat “I'm excited to announce that my vision to transform the standard of living of our rural dwellers

- A Nigerian teenager has made Nigerians proud after she scored 305 in her JAMB - The 15-year-old girl had also reportedly gotten all As in her WAEC - Ikeoluwa Abioye was celebrated by a Nigerian man who shared her story on Twitter It is no longer a surprise that some Nigerian students excel exceptionally well in their studies at home and abroad. A Nigerian man has taken to social media to celebrate a teenager who did exceptionally well in her West African Examination Council and also got a very good mark for her Joint Admissions Matriculation Board exam. The man @tweetoracle, who shared the 15-year-old girl's story on Twitter, stated that she is a genius in making. 15-year-old Nigerian genius gets 305 in JAMB Source: @TWEETORACLE Source: Twitter READ ALSO : Meet lady Adeola Ogunmola who became the first Nigerian female pilot with Qatar Airways According to @tweetoracle, the young girl identified as Ikeoluwa Abioye had been able to get all distinctions in her West Africa

- Kepa Arrizabalaga has made a return to Chelsea's first squad against Fulham - Arrizabalaga refused to be subbed against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final - Chelsea fans are now angry with Maurizio Sarri for picking him at Craven Cottage Chelsea fans have frowned at Maurizio Sarri's decision to recall goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga into the Blues' first team for their Premier League games against Fulham. The Spanish goalkeeper was dropped by Maurizio Sarri for Chelsea's last game due to how he refused to be subbed against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Willy Caballero was waiting to replace Kepa towards the end of the halftime at Wembley, but he refused to leave the pitch which made Sarri furious. Sarri has now reinstated the Spaniard for the short trip to face relegation-threatened Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, March 3. Fans have now taken to social media to express their annoyance to the decision of Maurizio Sarri on Kepa.