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- Man United and Liverpool are interested in the signing of Isco from Read Madrid at the end of the season - The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a switch to the Premier League in recent time - Isco is struggling for game time at Los Blanocs and was initially linked with Chelsea Manchester United are set to battle rivals, Liverpool, for the signature of Real Madrid star, Isco, should the La Liga giants decide to offload the midfielder in the summer. Isco has in the past been tipped for a move to the Premier League, with links to Chelsea and Arsenal. READ ALSO: Maurizio Sarri hints he will remain at Chelsea after talks with club chiefs According to a UK Metro report, Madrid are keen to do an overhaul of their squad in the summer in an effort aimed at staying at par with Barcelona. The recent slump in form among Madrid stars has seen the club's silverware hopes dwindle. As such, the Santiago Bernabeu outfit is expected to make new major signings at the end of the ...

- A London patient has become the second person to be ‘cleared’ of the HIV virus after receiving a bone marrow transplant - An American, Timothy Brown, is the first known patient to be functionally cured of HIV - While the bone marrow method offers hope for new treatment strategies, it is not appropriate for all HIV-infected patients After receiving a bone marrow transplant from an HIV resistant donor, a London patient has become the second known man to be cleared of the AIDS virus, according to his doctor. Since undergoing the transplant operation three years ago, the patient – name withheld - has shown no trace of previous HIV infection, Xinhua reports. READ ALSO: E FCC arrests former Ikeja NBA chairman for alleged financial misconduct Legit.ng gathers that Ravindra Gupta, a professor and HIV biologist who co-led a team of doctors treating the man, said: “There is no virus there that we can measure. We can’t detect anything.” However, instead of saying the patient was ‘cured’...

Social media has buzzing with mixed reactions ever since a Nigerian lady shared her experience with a guy whom she traveled to Lagos to see. In the email which the lady sent to relationship expert, Joro Olumofin, she narrated how she met a guy on Instagram after which their relationship grew more intense and they decided to meet. She revealed that she spent N9k on transport fare all the way to Lagos to meet him with promises of giving her money and a laptop made by the guy. According to her, after spending three nights together and having seven sessions of intimacy, she was given the sum of N1,300 by the guy. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) She claimed to have spent 3 days with him/@joroolumofin Source: Instagram PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News on Legit.ng News App Livid by this, she rained curses on the guy and his family, stating that this disappointment has unleashed a demon in her and she revealed that she was...

- INEC announces that 63 smart card readers used during the February 23 president and National Assembly elections are missing - The electoral commission says the affected local government areas where the cards were used include Brass, Sagbama, Southern-Ijaw, Nembe and Yenagoa - INEC assures those in possession of the card readers that they would not be victimised if they return the items The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa, has appealed to those in possession of its 63 missing card readers to return them before Saturday March 9 elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), recalls that INEC on Monday, March 4, announced that 63 smart card readers used during the February 23 president and National Assembly elections were missing. READ ALSO : Elections: What happened in Akwa Ibom on February 23 was robbery - Buhari Wilfred Ifogah, Head of Department, INEC Voter Education and Publicity, told NAN on Tuesday, March 5, that the affected local government areas...

- Cleaner who claimed to have returned money to people four times complains - The female cleaner claimed that she returned money to people who forgot it at the airport - In an interview with Legit.ng, the woman said she would have been an ambassaor in other countries Remember the Nigerian woman who was lauded and celebrated for her kindness after she returned a sum of N12 million to someone who forgot it in the toilet while she worked as a cleaner at Murtala Muhammad Airport? This woman identified as Josephine Ugwu had returned the 12 million naira she found while she was working at the airport in 2015. In a recent interview with Legit.ng , Ugwu had claimed that she returned money not once but four times. She also claimed that she returned eight and seven million naira on separate occasions. Cleaner at MMI Airport who has returned money 4 times complains of not getting rewarded Source: Original READ ALSO : Alleged image of Jesus appears in the sky as the sun bursts through cl...

- Paul Pogba missed a chance to record his name on the scores sheet in Man United's 3-2 win over Southampton - The Red Devils continued their unbeaten run in the Premier League under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Two goal hero in the game Romelu Lukaku was however disappointed with the Frenchman after his wasteful effort Manchester United's dressing may have been thrown into chaos despite their slim victory over Southampton last weekend. The Red Devils came back from one goal down to end up beating the Saints 3-2, but one of the highlights of the match was Paul Pogba wasting a last minute spot kick. SunSport however reports that the Frenchman has been at the center of the row following his missed penalty. READ ALSO: WWE thrown into mourning as wrestling legend King Kong Bundy dies aged 61 According to report from the club, Lukaku was said to have expressed displeasure towards his teammate who denied him a chance to bag a hat-trick in the meeting. The former Juventus sta...

- Nigerian Army has been begged not to revenge on the alleged killing of its three officers by gunmen in in Rivers state - A traditional ruler in Akuku-Toru local government area, Alabo Tonye Douglas, said about 5,000 residents of Abonnema have fled their homes because of fear of reprisal from the Army - Douglas, however, the federal government to investigate the incident critically and prosecute those behind the killings in the area Alabo Tonye Douglas, a traditional ruler in Rivers state, Orubibiye Opuda VI of Abonnema, Akuku-Toru local government area has asked the military to forgive the community due to alleged killing of three soldiers by gunmen. Vanguard reports that Douglas, a former minister of sports, who made this plea on Monday, March 4, lamented that over 5,000 residents of Abonnema have fled their homes because of fear of reprisal from the Army, He described the killing of the soldiers as unfortunate, blaming some misguided political gladiators in the area on the de...

- Reactions continue to trail the suspension of Governor Ibikunle Amosun from the APC - Amosun was expelled by the NWC of the party alongside his Imo state counterpart, Rochas Okorocha - A group in Ogun says the suspension of Amosun nails APC casket in the state The Movement for Yewa/Awori for Governor (MOYAG) has described the suspension of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the end of the party in the state. The group in a press briefing in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, said Governor Amosun’s suspension is a suspension of the party in the state. At a press conference in Abeokuta on Monday, March 4, the group's convener, Mr. Sola Oyekanmi, canvassed support for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Adekunle Akinlade. READ ALSO: 2019 election: APC chieftain reveals why Ajimobi lost his senatorial election He noted that Amosun’s suspension was hinged on his commitment to ensure justice and equity for Yewa...

- A recent analysis has shown that President Muhammadu Buhari's popularity in the north started in 2003 - The analysis also placed Lagos as a major decider in any presidential election - It was revealed that out of every 100 Nigerian with PVCs, only 35 voted in the last election In a recent analysis by The Cable, it was revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari's popularity in the north has been on since 2003 when the president started running for office, securing six million votes from the region for every election contested. The analysis also revealed that the president gained inroad into the south with the aid of the alliance with the Action Congress of Nigeria (CAN) which brought about the creation of the All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: Elections: What happened in Akwa Ibom on February 23 was robbery - Buhari It was also found out that Buhari had always failed in the southeast zone until 2019 where he polled a massive 403,968 votes despite Peter Obi candid...

- Hillary Clinton has put an end to the speculation that she will contest for 2020 presidential race - The 67th US secretary of state and prominent democrat said she will not vie for the White House seat - Clinton, however, said she will keep on working and standing up for what she believed Amid wide growing speculation that she would contest for the 2020 US presidential race, former First Lady Hillary Clinton has denied considering another bid for the White House seat. Legit.ng gathers that Clinton, a prominent democrat and a former US secretary of state, had been rumoured to have been weighing another option of contesting again. But speaking with New York television ahead of the 2020 election, Clinton said she was not interested in the race, but would only focus on public speaking and fighting for her belief, HuffPost reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda She said: '' I’m not running. But I’m going to kee...

Following the release of his latest musical single, a popular Nigerian singer has treated fans to the visuals of the song. Legit.ng had previously gathered the report of sensational singer Burna Boy, who had taken to his social media page to announce the official release of his latest work Dangote. A musical composition named after one of the world’s richest men, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. In the song, he sings about how the business mogul has not stopped striving to make more money and as such there was no excuse for him to back down in his pursuit for wealth and success. As promised, the singer has now officially released the musical video to the song. READ ALSO: Patoranking and Davido finally drop much anticipated video for new song, Confirm The smooth production put together by ace producer Clarence Peters, opens with a montage that read thus: " The richest man in Africa still goes to work every morning. Employment and job creation should be priority for any governmen...

- A chieftain of APC in Oyo state has revealed why Governor Abiola Ajimobi lost his senatorial election - Kola Balogun, the candidate of PDP, had on Saturday, February 23, defeated Ajimobi, to win Oyo south senatorial election - The party leader said that Ajimobi's arrogance was responsible for his loss at the poll A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has revealed why the incumbent governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi, failed to win Oyo south senatorial election on Saturday, February 23. Legit.ng regional reporter in Oyo, Khalid Imran, reports that the APC leader, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said that Ajimobi's arrogance and reckless speeches were mainly responsible for the defeat he suffered from the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Balogun. The APC's chieftain said the party would have won the three senatorial seats at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, adding that the governor orchestrated hi...

- Mourinho has recounted his bitter row with Pogba while at Manchester United - The pair was involved in incessant run-ins that culminated to Pogba's axing from the squad and captaincy - Jose Mourinho has now admitted he failed to get the best out of the French midfielder Former Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho, has taken time out to reflect on his sour relationship with Paul Pogba in the latter days of his tenure as manager at the club. Both Pogba and Mourinho were involved in a number of run-ins that saw the French midfielder dropped to the bench. Mourinho further stripped the former Juventus star the captaincy role at the club before branding him "the virus" in the United squad. However, months after his sack from the club, the Portuguese tactician has owned up and admitted he failed to get the best out of the midfielder. Speaking on beIN Sports, Mourinho further suggested he did not have the right chemistry with the Frenchman, acknowledging that he now nee...

Many couples hope to seal their union by walking down the aisle and making things legal. This bold step is usually taken when they feel they are ready to face life together as one. However, a number of married couples often have to deal with disputes from time to time. It has also been noted that some wives do not seem to get along fine with their mother-in-laws. There have been several reports of wives clashing with the mothers of their husbands over petty issues that can easily be resolved.. Despite that, these sorts of issues are to be handled diplomatically. Legit.ng recently came across a video that has been steadily making the rounds which shows a young wife and her aged mother-in-law exchanging words. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria The two women shouted at themselves in Yoruba as the wife was even heard telling the old woman to get out. Nigerian lady and her mother-in-law clash as husband records them (video) Sour...

- Hillary Clinton has put an end to the speculation that she will contest for 2020 presidential race - The 67th US secretary of state and prominent democrat said she will not vie for the White House seat - Clinton, however said, she will keep on working and standing up for what she believed Amid wide growing speculation that she would contest for the 2020 presidential race, former First Lady Hillary Clinton has denied considering another bid for the White House seat. Legit.ng gathers that Clinton, a prominent democrat and a former US secretary of state, had been rumoured to have been weighing another option of throwing the hat into the ring again. But speaking with New York television ahead of the 2020 election, Clinton said she was not interested in the race, but would only focus on public speaking and fighting for her belief, HuffPost reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda She said: '' I’m not running. But...

- Maurizio Sarri looks set to remain at Chelsea manager beyond the summer - The 60-year-old Italian has been under pressure at Chelsea after heavy defeats by Bournemouth and Man City - Sarri was threatened with a sack before Chelsea’s defeat in the Carabao Cup final, but has now received assurances from club chiefs Chelsea have hinted they are ready to offer Maurizio Sarri another season to prove he is the right man at Stamford Bridge going forward. According to The Metro, the 60-year-old Italian, who replaced compatriot Antonio Conte at Chelsea last summer was under intense pressure last month after heavy defeats by Bournemouth and Manchester City in back-to-back away games. Interestingly, moments before Chelsea’s 3-4 defeat to Man City via penalties during Wembley’s Carabao Cup final, report emerged that the former Napoli would be sent packing if Chelsea lost. READ ALSO: Van Dijk stalls Solskjaer’s plans to leave hotel accommodation for private mansion Days after the Blues ...

- Governor Ortom has reacted to allegations levelled against him by the APC that he has plans to manipulate the result of Benue state in the forthcoming governorship election - Ortom's aide, Tahav Agerzua, said the governor has no need to compromise INEC staff to get votes through the backdoor as he is loved by his people - Agerzua, however, said people of the state will vote for his principal massively like they did in 2015 without any undue influence on the electoral umpire Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, has faulted allegations levelled against him by APC that he set aside huge sum of money to compromise staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission to win re-election. Vanguard reports that Ortom while reacting to the allegations said APC was yet to recover from defeat at the recent elections in the state and facing a looming defeat at the next round of elections, hence the baseless allegation. This is contained in a statement by the special adviser to the gove...

- Manchester United will battle PSG in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 in Paris - The Premier League side will be seeking to overturn a 2-0 goal deficit suffered in the first leg at Old Trafford - Solskjaer will make the trip to France without up to nine squad members of the first team Manchester United will make their trip to Parc des Princes to face French giants, PSG, with a depleted squad for the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The Premier League side will be looking to overturn PSG's 2-0 goal advantage gained in the first leg of their meeting at Old Trafford in February. READ ALSO: Real Madrid vs Ajax (Champions League): Possible starting XI, head-to-head, preview Interim boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing a major squad selection headache ahead of the Wednesday, March 6, trip as he will be without nine key players. With many squad members nursing injuries of different degrees, United will further miss the services of Paul Pogba wh...

- A Bayelsa deputy CP, Kolawole Okunola, has narrated how he was almost beheaded during the presidential and National Assembly elections - Armed thugs had taken electoral materials to a hotel and manipulated them, before bringing back the manipulated results - Okunola, who had been dispatched to the scene, was abducted and severely assaulted by the thugs who wanted him to direct INEC officials to authenticate the manipulated results - He was almost beheaded before a message came that the INEC officials had gone back to authenticate the manipulated results - The case is currently being investigated by DIG Frederick Lakanu who has vowed to identify, arrest and prosecute all those involved in the assault The deputy commissioner of police in charge of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) in Bayelsa state, Kolawole Okunola, has narrated how he was abducted by armed thugs during the last presidential and National Assembly elections, brutally manhandled, and was at the point of...

Superintendent of Police Geoffrey Ogbonna, the police public relations officer in Abia, has said that the state command is not in possession of any gazette declaring Senator Mao Ohuabunwa wanted. “Here at the state command, we do not have any such record or gazette from the Force Headquarters showing that he (Ohuabunwa) was declared wanted,” Ogbonna said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Monday, March 4. The PPRO spoke against the backdrop of a statement issued in Umuahia by Ohuabunwa, dispelling the “rumour” that he was declared wanted by the police, in connection with alleged electoral malpractice during the National Assembly polls in Abia. In the statement signed by Uche Okoli, his media aide, the lawmaker described the rumour as “unfounded and ridiculous.” He sated: “ My attention has been drawn to the rumour and blatant lie that the police declared me wanted, in connection with electoral malpractice. “It is on record that all through my pol...

- Clerics in Nigeria have commenced a three-day praise and worship session over President Muhammadu Buhari's victory - The clerics said that President Muhammadu Buhari is God's choice for Nigeria - The three-day praise and worship session will be held at the Unity Fountain in Abuja Some clerics in Nigeria on Tuesday, March 5, commenced a three-day praise and worship session over President Muhammadu Buhari's victory in the just concluded 2019 presidential election. The clerics under the aegis of Inter-faith clerics - made up of both Christian and Islamic leaders - joined forces to celebrate the president’s win. These religious leaders led thousands of their followers to the Unity Fountain in Abuja to begin a three-day praise and worship program. Majority of these clerics had similarly organized a 40-day prayer and fast for the president’s re-election. Sheik Usman Mohammed, the co-chairman of NIFROP said that President Buhari is God's choice for Nigeria. He also c...