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- The ADP’s candidate for the 2019 gubernatorial election in Lagos, Babatunde Gbadamosi, has called for an objective inquiry into the Lagos school building collapse - Gbadamosi said it’s not enough for us to wail and fling our arms in the air, or ascribe the incident to the will of God - The gubernatorial candidate stressed the need for appropriate authorities to inspect buildings under construction to check building collapse in order to save lives and property - Gbadamosi prayed that the souls of the departed would rest in peace Babatunde Gbadamosi, the candidate of the African Democratic Party (ADP) in the Saturday, March 9 governorship election in Lagos state, has called for a thorough and objective inquiry into the collapsed school building in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many pupils were feared dead and others trapped in a school building located in Ita Faji, Lagos Island that collapsed on Wednesday, March 13. READ ALSO: Lagos school collapse: Red Cr...

Medics from St John Ambulance on Wednesday, March 13, came to the rescue of a pregnant Nairobi woman who had given birth at Uhuru Park . Legit.ng has learnt that 20-year-old Rebecca Atieno was taking a rest at the park but broke into labor moments later. In a statement, St John Ambulance Kenya said its team of rescuers intervened shortly after Atieno's water broke. After performing the emergency birth procedure, the woman and her newborn baby girl were rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital for further medical examination. READ ALSO: 15 Signs That Show Your Love Will Withstand Anything "Congratulations to the #StJohnAmbulance medics who successfully helped perform emergency child birth to a homeless woman at Uhuru Park earlier before rushing the mother and baby for admission at KNH. Amazing stuff! Saving Lives Everyday," St John Ambulance Kenya wrote on Facebook. PAY ATTENTION : Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app After performing the emergency birth ...

- Hollywood actor, Johnny Depp, has sued his former wife Amber Heard for allegedly defaming him - The Pirates of the Caribbean star has sued his ex-wife to the tune of $50 million (N17,975,000,000) - The actress had previously claimed that Depp was physically abusive to her and that dented his image in the film industry with many people boycotting the actor Former Hollywood sweethearts Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s relationship might have been over a long time ago but their marriage is still a point of focus. Recall that Amber had claimed that Depp was physically abusive to her during their marriage and this led to many people in the film industry boycotting the actor. Johnny Depp has now sued his former wife for $50 million (N17,975,000,000) for defaming his character with claims of abuse while they were married. The actor claims that Heard defamed his character in the opinion piece she wrote in the Washington Post in December 2018. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for And...

- Aviation security personnel will start bearing arms before the end of 2019 - This was the position of the Federal Airports of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday, March 14 - FAAN's managing director, Saleh Dunoma, said that this was necessary to enhance surveillance in the sector The Federal Airports of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that it is working on plans to secure approval for Aviation Security (AVSEC) officials to bear arms. FAAN's managing director, Saleh Dunoma, made this known while briefing newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday, March 13, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Dunoma explained that before the end of 2019, AVSEC personnel would have been given permission to bear arms in order to enhance surveillance in the sector. He, however, said that before this could be achieved, the department requires some training and approvals especially from the Office of the National Security ...

- Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) has said that it can now generate 922 Mega Watts at its plants in Niger state - The energy company, however, said that there is still a huge debt of N72 billion in the country's electricity market - The company also said it is considering the expansion of power generation to cater for the need of the international market Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) has said that it can now generate 922 Mega Watts (MW) at Kainji, Jebba power plants in Niger state. The energy solutions company, however, said that there are N72 billion energy invoices that have not been paid in the Nigerian electricity market, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: DSS reportedly recovers 350 PVCs in home of Gov Darius’ aide Engineer Lamu Audu, the managing director of MESL, when he received the director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Alex Okoh, said the debt has been affecting operations. He said: “There are accumulated unpaid invoices o...

- Liverpool WAG Rebeca Tavares was among the fans that watched the Reds progress to the UCL quarter-final stage at the Allianz Arena - The Reds thrashed home-side Bayern Munich 3-1 in front of their fans on Wednesday night - Liverpool will now wait for their quarter-final foes on Friday, March 15, when the draw ceremony holds Liverpool pulled off an incredible 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, March 13, to secure a spot in the quarter finals of the Champions League. The Reds reigned supreme on the Bundesliga side, purely outclassing the Germans despite the home team putting up a good show for their supporters. Fabinho of Liverpool and Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Liverpool at Allianz Arena. READ ALSO : Lionel Messi wanted at Barcelona for more years, claims club's president And following the big win, Fabinho's beautiful...

- The INEC resident electoral commissioner in Akwa Ibom state, Mike Igini, says he those that wanted to buy him over are those accusing him of electoral fraud - Igini says those accusing him of committing electoral fraud are people who tried unsuccessfully to take him abroad for a secret meeting - The REC says he does not know any of those that contested the elections other than their names The Independent National Electoral Commission resident electoral commissioner in Akwa Ibom state, Mike Igini, has said he was being accused of electoral fraud by people he refused to honour their invitation for a secret meeting abroad. The Nation reports that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress alleged that Igini was colluding with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rig the general elections in favour of the opposition party. READ ALSO: Buhari’s victory at the poll proves Nigerians support his policies - Minister Legit.ng gathers that Igini said those accusing him of electo...

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo state has denied reports that some of its personnel killed a suspect, Rasak Ahmed, while in custody. The public relations officer of the Ondo state's NSCDC command, Samuel Oladapo, said the command decided to react after it was reported in some national dailies that it allegedly beat Ahmed, a middle-aged man, to death in its custody. Oladapo said the deceased was allegedly arrested for having carnal knowledge of his eight-year-old daughter in Akure, the state capital. He said the suspect was arrested on Sunday following a complaint by his son, Ibrahim, that his father was having intercourse with his sister. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda According to Oladapo, before the suspect was brought to NSCDc's headquarters in the state, he complained of being cold and was allowed to put on his cloth. Oladapo said the suspect being the only one in the cell was ...

- Hollywood actor, Johnny Depp, has sued his former wife Amber Heard for allegedly defaming him - The Pirates of the Caribbean star has sued his ex-wife to the tune of $50 million (N17,975,000,000) - The actress had previously claimed that Depp was physically abusive to her and that dented his image in the film industry with many people boycotting the actor Former Hollywood sweethearts Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s relationship might have been over a long time ago but their marriage is still a point of focus. Recall that Amber had claimed that Depp was physically abusive to her during their marriage and this led to many people in the film industry boycotting the actor. Johnny Depp has now sued his former wife for $50 million (N17,975,000,000) for defaming his character with claims of abuse while they were married. The actor claims that Heard defamed his character in the opinion piece she wrote in the Washington Post in December 2018. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for And...

- The APC said it was looking forward the supplementary election in Plateau state - The party expressed confidence that it will win the election - The state election was declared inconclusive by INEC The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateaus state has vowed to take the state governorship supplementary election seriously. The APC candidate is reportedly leading with 44,929 votes margin but the election was declared inconclusive because of the high number of cancelled votes. READ ALSO: 2019 UTME’s to begin April 11 - JAMB Daily Trust reports that Barrister Festus Fuanter who is the deputy director, media and publicity committee of the APC campaign organization said the party towards the coming supplementary election. He said, “the victory of APC so far is not a surprise to us because Governor Simon Lalong has in the past four years performed to the admiration of many. Apart from regular and prompt payment of salaries, he is the first governor in the history of Plateau State...

A Twitter user identified as @omogedami has stirred up an interesting debate on social media after she stated that all clothing should be gender neutral. The young lady who seems to be gender non-conformist had some male social media users totally confused when she suggested that men should wear skirts and it is even better for them because it will allow their testicles breathe. While her argument can be accepted logically, societal standards definitely rubbishes it. However her position is a result of the current shift in gender roles which is gradually taking over the world. We have heard of transgender women now getting pregnant and even birthing children, a definite shift from what nature intended. READ ALSO: Burna Boy gushes over his new expensive diamond-encrusted grills (photos) So, in the grand scheme of things, @omogedami's stance on men wearing skirts or that clothing being gender neutral is minute. Her post garnered a lot of reactions with most men stating that ...

- Senators from the APC and the PDP on Wednesday, March 13 traded words in the upper chambers of the National Assembly - The senators were deliberating on the conduct of the controversial 2019 general elections - The elections continues to be subject to debates over the controversy that trailed the conduct of the polls Senators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, March 13 traded words in the upper chambers of the National Assembly. The heated exchanges were due to the conduct of the just concluded 2019 general elections. The disagreements began after a Point of Order raised by Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi, APC), in which he called on the Senate to debate the way and manner the elections were conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across the country. According to him, the debate would place the Senate in a pole position to advice President Muhammadu Buhari appropriately, as well as urge him to sign t...

- Following the collapse of a school building in Lagos Island, the Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) has appealed for blood donations - The Lagos NRC’s secretary, Olakunle Lasisi, said when such incidents occur, blood donation is always required to meet the demand of those in need of blood transfusion - Lasisi also disclosed that about 45 persons were evacuated from the site of the collapse; a good number of them being students The Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) has appealed for blood donations for victims of the collapsed building on Lagos Island. Olakunle Lasisi, secretary of NRC, Lagos, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, March 14 in Lagos. READ ALSO: Hospital report reveals details of Onnoghen’s health challenges Legit.ng gathers that while speaking on the hashtags #DonateForItafaji and #savetheitafajichildren trending on social media to solicit for blood donations from the public, he said the Red Cross would partake in the exercise. Lasisi ...

- Cristiano Ronaldo was snubbed by Fabio Capello who has named the 3 players he believes are the greatest - The former England manager named Barcelona star Lionel Messi, Brazil legend Pele, and Argentine icon Diego Maradona - Fabio Capello believes these three players are the only football geniuses in the world Cristiano Ronaldo has been snubbed by former England manager Fabio Capello who believes Lionel Messi, Pele,and Diego Maradona are the only three football geniuses in the world. The Portugal international was in superb form on Tuesday night, March 12, as he scored three goals which helped Juventus beat visiting Atletico Madrid in the UCL round of 16 clash. Ronaldo's incredible show against Atletico Madrid sparked huge debate among football fans on who is better between the ex Real Madrid star and Lionel Messi. Messi on the other hand responded with a brace on Wednesday night, March 13, in Barcelona's 5-1 win over Lyon which sent the Catalans to the Champions League ...

The main headlines of the mainstream Nigerian newspapers for Thursday, March 14, 2019 are focused on the school building collapse at Ita-Faaji, Lagos Island, as rescue continues. Nigerian Newspaper, The Nation, reports that no fewer than 18 persons died yesterday when a four-storey building collapsed on Lagos Island. Forty-one others were injured. The incident occurred at No 14, Massey Street, Opposite Oja, Ita-Faaji. The building, housing Ohen Private Nursery and Primary School on its third floor, caved in at about 10:20am, trapping scores of pupils. READ ALSO: No plan to transfer CP Wakili from Kano - police Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Jide Idris, who confirmed the casualty figure, said many of the rescued were taken to Lagos Island General Hospital, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), among others. Nigerian Newspaper Review for March 14: The Nation Source: UGC The Guardian reports that the General Manag...

- Champions League draws will hold on Friday, March 16, in Nyon Switzerland - Eight teams have now confirmed their place in quarter finals including four English clubs - Barcelona, Juventus, Ajax and FC Porto complete the other teams that made it to the last 8 Champions League draws promises to be exciting after eight teams, including four Premier League sides, made it through to the quarter finals. Liverpool was the fourth Premier League side to seal a spot in the quarter finals, joining Man City, Spurs and Manchester United who had earlier qualified. READ ALSO: Zinedine Zidane phoned Sergio Ramos before accepting Real Madrid's offer The Reds demolished Bayern Munich 3-1 at the Allianz Arena to qualify on a 3-1 goal aggregate, with Sadio Mane inspiring the side with a brace. United, on their part staged a sensational comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 to progress, with Man City thumping Schalke 7-0 at Etihad to qualify on a 10-2 aggregate. The four team...

Nigerians are indeed talented people. Wherever it is they are in the world, they strive towards success and this causes them to excel in virtually every endeavour. Recently, a beautiful lady from Nigeria took to recounting academic feats and, needless to say, her accomplishments are enviable in every way. The lady named Sonnia Agu on Instagram narrated just how she has succeeded in every academic exam and study she has set her hands to. According to her, she has always been first in everything. From her common entrance to her JAMB to her undergraduate days, she has always had high scores that are worth appraising. Even more, she applied for a straight PHD in Cambridge. At the moment, it would seem Sonnia Agu is in Harvard Business School. The lady shared photos from an international conference she had with several students from around the world in attendance. READ ALSO: 15 Signs That Show Your Love Will Withstand Anything Her joy at having achieved so much in life knew no bo...

- Jose Mourinho says Zinedine Zidane is the ‘perfect’ choice for Real Madrid - The Frenchman previously stepped aside as boss at the end of 2017-18 campaign - Mourinho was repeatedly linked with Real Madrid return but senior some players objected Jose Mourinho believes Real Madrid’s decision to name Zinedine Zidane as their new boss is a step in the right direction. According to Metro, the Portuguese tactician, who was sent packing by Man United mid-December was close to a return to the Santiago Bernabeu after talks with Madrid president Florentino Perez, but senior squad members, including skipper Sergio Ramos, objected the decision to bring back Mourinho. READ ALSO: Lionel Messi wanted at Barcelona for more years, claims club's president Thus Perez had to move for Zidane, who previously stepped aside as manager at the end of 2017-18 campaign, after leading the Los Blancos to three successive Champions League trophy. “Zidane is perfect for Madrid and this is perfect for ...

- Independent National Electoral Commission has been asked not to undermine the will of Nigerians by declaring elections inconclusive - According to the House of Representatives, INEC should adhere to the constitution of the country by allowing aggrieved parties to proceed to relevant tribunals - One of the lawmakers said the frequent cases of inconclusive elections in the last four years had made some Nigerians refer to the electoral umpire as the commission The House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 13, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to undermine the will of Nigerians by declaring elections inconclusive. Premium Times reports that the lawmakers made this call while adopting a motion of urgent national Importance brought before it by Sunday Karimi (PDP Kogi) at the plenary. They also urged the commission to adhere to the Nigerian constitution by allowing aggrieved parties to proceed to relevant tribunals in order to ensure peace, security...

- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Thursday, March 14, give certificate of return to winners of the National Assembly polls - Not less than 102 elected senators and 338 House of Representatives members will get this honour at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja - However, 22 seats are up for grabs at the supplementary elections in the affected federal constituencies Thursday, March 14, will witness the awarding of certificate of return to winners of the National Assembly election at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said that 102 senators-elect will get their certificates by on Thursday alongside 338 prospective House of Representatives members, The Nation reports. Going by INEC's list, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has 63 senators, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ha...

- President Buhari turned down oil spill detection agency Bill - The National Assembly passed the Bill and transmitted it to the president for assent in 2018 - The president, however, declined assent to it, saying that the undermines the powers of the minister of petroleum resources and the functions of the ministry President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly declined assent to the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Act (Amendment) Bill. According to The Nation, the National Assembly passed the Bill and transmitted it to the president for assent in 2018. Legit.ng gathers that Senate President Bukola Saraki read the refusal of assent letter on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, March 14. READ ALSO: DSS reportedly recovers 350 PVCs in home of Gov Darius’ aide Explaining why he turned down the bill, President Buhari said that his decision to refuse assent to the bill was pursuant to Section 58 (4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria...