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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Jerry Alagbaso winner of the House of Representatives election held in Orsu/Orsu/Oru East federal constituency of Imo state held on February 23, 2019. The result was reportedly announced by the Returning Officer, Professor Innocent Madufor, in Owerri, the state capital on Monday, March 4. The returning officer said that Alagbaso of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled a total of 21, 273 votes to emerge the winner of the election. This is coming ten days after the election which was marred with allegations of violence and snatching of ballot boxes, was held. Alagbaso, who is returning to the House of representatives for the third time was first elected in 2011. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2TgG40a via EDUPEDIA24/7

Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Mohammed Adamu, is currently having a meeting with commissioners of police from the 36 states of the federation including the FCT in preparation for the forthcoming gubernatorial and houses of assembly elections. Reports by Daily Sun claimed that the meeting which is taking place at the IGP’s conference room is also believed to review the state of security in the past presidential and National Assembly elections. It was learnt that the under-utilization of the Technical Intelligence Unit of the force, general security in the country, amongst others would also be discussed in the meeting. READ ALSO: Why PDP lost presidential election - Akpabio opens up The security personnel at the include all the deputy Inspectors General of police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), and other senior officers. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported that the newly-appointed acting Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Mohammed Adamu, said he will r

- The rival match between third division side Amed SK and Sakaryaspor went sour - Amed SK player Mansur Çalar attack captain of Sakaryaspor Ferhat Yazgan with a razor - There was also a pitch invasion of fans which also resulted in a dressing room brawl A rival match in the Turkish third division was taken to another level when Amed SK and Sakaryaspor met last weekend, where a player attacked his opponent with a sharp object. According to reports, Mansur Çalar walked behind Ferhat Yazgan and attacked him with a razor blade before the match. The Amed Sk midfielder repeated the act as he reached for the throat of the 26-year-old Sakaryaspor's player. READ ALSO: Samuel Kalu's mother whisked away at gun point as kidnappers demand N50m Yazgan shared the photo of his injuries on his Instagram handle for fans to see the damage Calar did to him. "These football players who put [sic] the field, TFF, I hope you'll see them," Yazgan captioned the photo. Football

- Gbemisola Saraki, sister to the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has said the APC would produce the next governor of Kwara state - Saraki vowed that the APC candidate, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, will take over from the PDP in the state - According to the former lawmaker, the APC cannot stop till it leads all states to the next level of prosperity Senator Gbemisola Saraki on Sunday, March 3, said she would ensure that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged the winner in the gubernatorial election scheduled for March 9, 2019. The sister to the embattled senate president, Bukola Saraki of the Peoples Democratic Party, stressed that the candidate of APC, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, will dethrone the ruling PDP in the state. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former lawmaker who stated this in a statement, boasted that the state will join the ”Next Level” train on Saturday, March 9. READ ALSO: Why PDP lost presidential election - Akpabio opens up She said

True and sincere friendship remains one of the most cherished things by many people in the world. Two Nigerian former reality stars further gave credence to this belief by their display of pure and genuine brotherly love. The ex-stars of BBNaija 2018 reality show, Tobi Bakre and Miracle Ikechukwu, warmed up millions of fans across the African continent with the onscreen connection they both shared when they were housemates in the TV show. What is even more beautiful is the fact that the duo are able to live out some of the dreams that had led them to seeking greener pastures on the platform of the show. Bakre and Ikechukwu recently took to their respective social media pages to share series of clips from their time together in an aircraft flight piloted by the former, in the Florida, US. READ ALSO: BBNaija's Alex stuns in new photos, flaunts new hair The two were spotted recorded posing for the camera and warming up their fans to some of the goofy moments they had

- The rival match between third division side Amed SK and Sakaryaspor went sour - AEK SK player Mansur Çalar attack captain of Sakaryaspor Ferhat Yazgan with a razor - There was also a pitch invasion of fans which also resulted in a dressing room brawl A rival match in the Turkish third division was taken to another level when Amed SK and Sakaryaspor met last weekend, where a player attacked his opponent with a sharp object. According to reports, Mansur Çalar walked behind Ferhat Yazgan and attacked him with a razor blade before the match. The Amed Sk midfielder repeated the act as he reached for the throat of the 26-year-old Sakaryaspor's player. READ ALSO: Samuel Kalu's mother whisked away at gun point as kidnappers demand N50m Yazgan shared the photo of his injuries on his Instagram handle for fans to see the damage Calar did to him. "These football players who put [sic] the field, TFF, I hope you'll see them," Yazgan captioned the photo. Football

- Neymar has admitted that he feels attracted playing for Spanish side Real Madrid - But added that he is currently happy at French club Paris-Saint-Germain - The Brazil international also ruled out a return to his former club Barcelona Paris-Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has ruled out a return to Barcelona stressing that he is attracted to play for their bitter rivals Real Madrid. Despite serious claims linking the Brazil international with a return to Camp Nou, Neymar made it clear that he has already fulfilled his dream of playing for the Catalans. Since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, Los Blancos' chiefs have been looking for another star who will replace him at the Bernabeu. Neymar is Real Madrid's main target this summer and his current club Paris-Saint-Germain are reportedly considering selling the Brazilian so as to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Foot

- A Kwara state House of Assembly candidate of the APC has appealed to residents in the state to vote again for the party on Saturday, March 9 - The people were applauded by Raphael Adetiba for voting for the party in the just concluded presidential election in the state - Adetiba said Oke-ero local government which was the only place where the PDP won needs to be taken back Raphael Adetiba, the Kwara state House of Assembly candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has called on the people of the state to vote for the party again on Saturday, March 9. Adetiba made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, March 3, in Abuja. Adetiba, who is seeking to represent Oke-ero local government in the state House of Assembly, also urged the people to vote massively for the governorship and other candidates of the party during the elections. He commended the people of the state for delivering all the six House of Representatives and three Senate seat

- Ghanaian pastor Nana Poku has been spotted healing a female church member in an unexpected manner - The pastor had been seen kissing the church member passionately in an attempt to heal her - It was reported that Poku is fond of claiming to heal female by kissing or touching them Something unexpected has happened at a church in South-Africa after a pastor claimed he healed a church member. Ghanaian pastor Nana Poku who is based in South-Africa was spotted in a video passionately kissing a female church member. The pastor had claimed that he was kissing the lady in an attempt to heal her. It was gathered that Poku had passionately kissed the female church member for about twenty-five seconds. Nana Poku allegedly heals female church member with a passionate kiss Source: YouTube video Adeola Fayehun Source: UGC READ ALSO : Prophet Mboro confronts Lukau about resurrection controversy Legit.ng came across the healing kiss video after it was shared by a young lady identified as

- Neymar has admitted that he feels attracted playing for Spanish side Real Madrid - But added that he is currently happy at French club Paris-Saint-Germain - The Brazil international also ruled out a return to his former club Barcelona Paris-Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has ruled out any move for him to return to Barcelona stressing that he is attracted to play for their bitter rivals Real Madrid. Despite serious claims linking the Brazil international with a return to Camp Nou, Neymar made it clear that he has already fulfilled his dream of playing for the Catalans. Since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, Los Blancos' chiefs have been looking for another star who will replace him at the Bernabeu. Neymar is Real Madrid's main target this summer and his current club Paris-Saint-Germain are reportedly considering selling the Brazilian so as to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook gro

- Governor Samuel Ortom has warned the federal government against deploying the military to the state for the governorship election - The governor said there are plots to use the military to disrupt the elections in the state - Governor Ortom noted that the Nigerian military has no role in casting or counting of votes Governor Samuel Ortom has warned the federal government against deploying the military to the state for the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, March 9. In a statement to Legit.ng on Sunday, March 3 by his spokesman, Terver Akase, the governor said there are plots to use the military to disrupt the elections in the state. Governor Ortom noted that the Nigerian military has no role in casting or counting of votes, warning that the people of the state will resist any attempt to disenfranchise them. READ ALSO: Certain forces instigating violence in Benue - Military Part of the statement read: “ It has become necessary to alert Nigerians, particularly Indep

Recently, a Nigerian lady has come out to demand justice after her niece was wrongfully accused of stealing a man's private part. According to her, the said lady was accused of being a ritualist due to very circumstantial issues. Then, she was set ablaze almost immediately. According to the lady identified as Oluwakemi Mercy, this lady in question was her niece. This relative of hers was suffering from a mental ailment and this was what gave her accusers the leverage to wrongfully accuse her. The niece whose name is Aanu was set ablaze somewhere in Ilesha, Osun state. According to Kemi, what really happened was that the mentally ill lady was left stranded at the bus-stop after the person who used to foot her transport bills closed up for the day. Not knowing what to do, she had asked a random man for transport fare, and suddenly, the person who she had asked accused her of stealing his manhood. A huge furor was stirred, and in the process, Aanu was burnt to death. This news abou

Kimpact Development Initiatives (KDI), an NGO, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address some of the lapses encountered during the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections. Bukola Idowu, the executive director, KDI, and coordinator, southwest Hub of Nigerian Election Violence Report (NEVR) made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, March 4, in Osogbo. Idowu, who was speaking ahead of the March 9 Governorship and National Assembly elections, said, “despite INEC’s success in conducting the presidential and national assembly elections, the late arrival of sensitive materials to polling units remains one of the challenges that must be tackled in the coming gubernatorial election.” READ ALSO: Why PDP lost presidential election - Akpabio opens up He said that issues relating to logistic supplies, Smart Card Readers, conduct of electoral officers, and the safety of members of the National Youth Service

- The Action Democratic Party (ADP) declared that Adebayo Alao-Akala remains its governorship candidate in Oyo state - ADP southwest chairman, Lateef Arowosaye, said Alao-Akala has not formerly informed the party that he is no more its candidate - According to Arowosaye, the gubernatorial ticket belongs to the party and not the candidate The leadership of Action Democratic Party has urged its governorship candidate, former Oyo state governor, Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, not to rejoin the All Progressives Congress. The Nation reports that the ADP declared that as far as the party’s leadership was concerned, Alao-Akala remains its governorship candidate. ADP southwest chairman, Lateef Arowosaye, in a statement in Ibadan at the weekend, said the party was unaware of any pact with the APC. READ ALSO: Why PDP lost presidential election - Akpabio opens up The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to the statement by Otunba Alao-Akala to the effect that he has withdrawn hi

Love is beautiful. An airman and his sweetheart, Favour Marshal, have released stunning pre-wedding photos as they count down to their special day. The couple left the internet stunned when they posed in military vests and showed the world they are of the same tribe and have a perfect understanding of each other as they choose to tow the family path in life. The love between the lovely couple was evident as they posed for the camera and announced to the world that it is the beginning of a new chapter for them. Marriage is not a walk in the park and for those who have the guts to go through with it, many surprises await them. The excited bride shared the adorable photos on social media and asked friends and followers to join her on her special day. READ ALSO: New mum Funke Akindele dances zanku Leg work in new video See photos below: Flavour Marshal and her hubby (Picture/ Facebook) Source: Facebook PAY ATTENTION : Get your daily relationship tips and advice on Africa Love Ai

- The military in Benue has said some certain powerful individuals are behind the recent attacks in the state - The force said that the same people were responsible for the pockets of violence following presidential elections in Benue - The military also severely condemned the act of retaliation that places the lives of animals above humans The military said certain powerful forces in Benue were responsible for the recent attacks on communities in the state. Major General Adeyemi Yekini, the force commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), made the statement at a press briefing on Sunday, March 3, in Makurdi, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: Why PDP lost presidential election - Akpabio opens up 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 at

Social media has always been a platform for many to throw jabs at each other and it definitely does not exclude popular faces in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Instagram big boy Hushpuppi , took to his Instagram page with a long post in which he announced to his fans and followers that he had acquired a high end luxurious car to celebrate himself barely two weeks after acquiring a Bentley Bentayga on the occasion of the Valentine’s Day. The flamboyant individual, who had posed for the camera, was spotted with the latest addition to his luxury properties, a Rolls Royce Wraith Black Badge. In the post dedicated to people who had been made to feel low, those who had been told they would never amount to anything tangible and those who have been looked down upon. He prayed them to never fit into the stereotypical narrative others had formed about them and should strive to chase after their dreams. READ ALSO: Instagram big boy Mompha slams Nigerian actress for begging him fo

- Anthony Martial will not be available for Manchester United's Champions League clash against Paris Saint Germain in France - The Frenchman suffered a groin injury during the 2-0 defeat to PSG at Old Trafford last month - Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer side now faces the task overturning the two goals deficit suffered in the reverse fixture Manchester United star, Anthony Martial, has been ruled out of his side's Champions League second leg encounter against Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16. The attacker suffered terrible injury during the Red Devils disappointing 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford in February. READ ALSO: Football law: Hand-ball goals from next season will be disallowed - IFAB Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men are now ready to replicate their form in the Premier League as they hope to overturn the two goals deficit this week. However, the French star has failed to make the anticipated progress, with interim boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, acknowledging he is

Women are indeed taking charge of their lives and carving a niche for themselves in the process. This is clearly reflected in the life of this young Nigerian lady who despite being a graduate, has found as a cobbler. Identified as Ukaha Ezinne, the 26-year-old lady isn't like your average Nigerian babe. Rather than sit around and complain about lack of employment after NYSC like most people do, this smart young lady picked up an entrepreneurship skill as a shoe cobbler. Speaking exclusively with Legit.ng, the Abia born who resides in Lagos, revealed she is a graduate of Theatre arts from Kogi state university . READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Ukaha Ezinne believes what a man can do, a woman can do better Source: Original Ezinne revealed that after her service year in Akwa Ibom in 2015, she found it difficult to get a job despite attending several interviews. Following series of disappointments, she decided to pick up a ski

It often happens that for men who bask in the glory and triumph in their popularity, their women stay in shadow. The role of these women in their husbands’ luxury life seems minor, but it is not so. You are going to read the story about one of such women and her name is Sofia Balbi. Are you interested to learn more about Luis Suarez's wife? Go on reading then! Image: Instagram.com, @sofibalbi Source: Instagram A lady who created her own name, a woman who is not like everybody else – this is Sofia Balbi. No, she is not an actress or a media personality; she is one of those footballers' wives who stays in the shadow. Who is Sofia Balbi? Sofia Balbi is the wife of the famous footballer Luis Suarez. Some people say that this lady gained world fame after she became the wife of Luis. However, it was she who had influenced footballer's career in a certain way. This young lady was born in Montevideo (Uruguay) on November the 10th 1989. She is a housewife and at the same ti

- The Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF) urged Igbo people to come out to vote March 9 governorship and state assembly elections - The pan-Igbo socio-political group said the call became imperative following likely apathy which might occur after Saturday’s presidential election - The group also called on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to help in voters education and guard against menace of vote buying and selling The Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), a pan-Igbo socio-political group, has appealed to Nigerians of Igbo extraction to come out en mass and vote on March 9 elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled Saturday March 9, for governorship and state House of Assembly Elections nationwide. The president of the group, Comrade Augustine Chukwudum, made the appeal in a statement in Enugu on Saturday, March 3. READ ALSO: Why PDP lost presidential election - Akpabio opens up Chukwudum said that the call became imperative following likely apathy which mig

- Dr Gabriel Suswam has urged defeated Senator George Akume to learn to be a good loser in the interest of peace - Suswam, a former governor of the state, condemned Akume for leading thugs to destroy PDP's billboards in Makurdi - Suswam further urged defeated Senator Akume to serve as a good example to the younger generation Senator-elect for Benue North East senatorial district, Dr Gabriel Suswam has urged defeated Senator George Akume to learn to be a good loser in the interest of peace. Dr Suswam a former governor of the state, stated this in a chat with journalists in Abuja over the weekend. He condemned Senator Akume's action of mobilizing and leading thugs in the name of celebrating President Muhammadu Buhari's victory to destroy Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign billboards and the looting of property that followed the rampage in Makurdi, the state capital. READ ALSO: Re-election of Buhari s the will of God - Bishop He described the act as "madness