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- PDP has reacted to the Lagos building collapse in Ita Faaji, Lagos Island of Lagos state - The opposition party, in statement, said it was saddened by the incident which claimed lives of pupils - PDP also called on the government to take appropriate measure against future occurrence of such incident The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it was saddened by the incident of school building collapse in Ita Faaji area of Lagos Island in which innocent school pupils were killed while many severely injured. PDP, in a statement on Thursday, March 14, by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan expressed its sadness, saying it was grief-stricken over this ''tragedy, which has traumatized not only the families of the victims, but also the entire nation with bereavement, pain and anguish.'' The opposition party also thanked Nigerians and sympathizers for their love and solidarity towards rescuing the victims trampled by the debris. READ ALSO : We are optimisti

When a lady gets engaged to a man she loves, it is usually a thing of joy not just for her, but for others who know her. However, there are some exceptional cases in which, rather than express joy for a person who was proposed to, feelings of shock and obvious astonishment are the reactions that are given. Well, one such case is that of Mia Khalifa, a Lebanese-American pretty lady. Recently, she announced that she has been proposed to and engaged by a particular man named who is a chef. This news was received by many with the utmost shock and surprise. Why? Well, because Mia Khalifa is an adult film star, and not just a backstreet one at that. She is a very popular and widely known star. The very fact that such a lady well-accomplished and renowned in the field of feeding the gaze of curious eyes has got many Nigerians thinking aloud. READ ALSO: 15 Signs That Show Your Love Will Withstand Anything Due to this, quite a lot of comments have followed followed Mia Khalifa's annou

The Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has charged the newly elected Kogi state members of the National Assembly to make the interest of their constituencies priorities when they resume their duties as legislators. Bello while receiving the elected members of 9th Assembly from Kogi state who paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday, March 14, after receiving their certificates of return said the well-being of the people of the state should be of paramount importance to the lawmakers. Two senators out of three who contested and seven House Of Representatives members out of nine were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress into the National Assembly. He also said that Kogi people at various levels have conferred on them the right to legislate on their behalf and represent their interest at both the upper and lower chamber of the National Assembly. READ ALSO: Buhari allegedly shuns Aso Villa meeting with Bauchi, Adamawa governors According to the governor, such trust s

- A coalition of southeast civil society has said that the zone has better chance to produce the next speaker of House of Representatives - The convener of the coalition, Jasper Uche, said that Senate presidency for Igbos in the 9th National Assembly was not realistic - Uche said the coalition has adopted Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, a fourth time member of the House of Representatives, to lead the green chamber in the 9th Assembly The coalition of southeast civil society and human rights organisations have said that the zone stands a better chance of heading the House of Representatives rather than the Senate presidency in the 9th Assembly. Legit.ng regional reporter in Enugu, Ikpechukwu Chinedu, reports that the chairman of political committee of the coalition, Jasper Uche, said from all political calculations and for the fact that the southeast had held the position of the Senate president and the deputy Senate president in the past, it was only realistic for the zone to go for the spe

- Antonio Guterres expressed shock over the collapse of a school building in Lagos - The UN secretary-general said he would be writing to the Nigerians government - Governor Akinwunmi Ambode promised that serious investigation will be carried out UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, was “shocked and saddened’’ by the fatal collapse of a building in Nigeria, his spokesperson said on Thursday, March 14. “The secretary-general will be writing to the government of Nigeria to express his condolences,” Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson, said at a regular news conference. READ ALSO: Buhari allegedly shuns Aso Villa meeting with Bauchi, Adamawa governors On Wednesday, at least 12 pupils have been confirmed dead following the collapse of the three-storey building which housed a primary school in Lagos in southwestern Nigeria, according to a hospital source. Governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode said a thorough investigation would be launched into the incident. The building, lo

- The Independent National Electoral Commission will be meeting on Friday, March 15, to make a decision on the stalemated gubernatorial election in Rivers state - The disclosure was made by a source who spoke on condition of anonymity - The source says INEC will be weighing four options on the stalemated governorship election A meeting has been summoned by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to receive and consider the report of a fact-finding team it sent to Rivers state over the stalemated governorship election in the state. A source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the electoral umpire would receive the report on Friday, March 15, after which chairman of the commission and his team would consider the findings and make a pronouncement. READ ALSO: Troops kill 33 Boko Haram terrorists, recover gun trucks, others The source said: “The panel on Rivers State will on Friday submit its report to INEC management. Thereafter, the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood

- A young girl identified as Success has since gone viral for her display of annoyance after being sent home from school - Success was sent home for not paying her school fees and she explained that she preferred being flogged to going home - Nigerian celebs have been touched by her outspokenness and a few of them have promised to sponsor her education till university level In most Nigerian schools, fee defaulters are usually sent home after being flogged and many would wonder the effectiveness of this form of punishment. A young school girl in Warri, Delta state, Success, has gained the attention of Nigerians after she was spotted being outspoken about the perceived injustice. The little girl had been sent home from school for not paying her school fees and she complained at the punishment. Success even revealed that she would rather be flogged rather than sent home. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Since the video went vir

- Man City are facing a two-window transfer ban by FIFA for flouting rules on signing minors - The Citizen's deal for Jadon Sancho back in 2014 is under probe - Kelechi Iheanacho’s move to City could also land the club in more trouble Manchester City could be handed a two-window transfer ban in the coming days. According to UK Sun report, world’s football governing body, FIFA are ready to slam Man City with the same ban handed to Chelsea for flouting rules guiding the transfer of minors following series of investigations. “We have been investigating City as part of a long-term investigation. READ ALSO: Romelu Lukaku out of FA Cup quarter-final clash against Wolves “We expect there will be an announcement on City, very similar to the one we made on Chelsea, in the next week or two. It is coming very soon,” an insider at FIFA was quoted as saying to SunSport. In addition, FIFA are also considering a special investigation for Man City, after it emerged the Premier League d

- At least eight people died while 56 others were injured in the recent election violence in Taraba - The Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, the capital of the state, provided the breakdown of the victims - The hospital said some had gunshot injuries while other victims had life-threatening wounds The recent election crisis in Taraba state left eight people dead while at least 56 others are undergoing treatments following injuries they sustained during the violence that resulted in the imposition of a curfew. The development was confirmed by the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, according to a report by Daily Independent. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The report said figures released by the hospital showed that five persons died before they arrived the hospital while three died at the medical facility as a result of the crisis. Out of the 56 injured people, 42 were on admission while 12 were treated and discharged. The ho

- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the federal government to go back to the report of Justice Mohammed Uwais-led electoral reform committee - The NLC said the report needs to be implement so that the independence of the electoral body can be strengthened - The labour union, however, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for insisting on the use of card readers The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has urged the federal government to revisit the report by the Justice Mohammed Uwais-led Electoral Reform Committee and implement the recommendations on reinforcing INEC’s independence. Mr Amechi Asugwuni, the NLC acting president, made the call in a statement entitled "No Option for Democracy,” and made available to newsmen on Thursday, March 14 in Abuja. READ ALSO: Buhari allegedly shuns Aso Villa meeting with Bauchi, Adamawa governors He said that the conduct of the 2019 Nigerian general elections was largely peaceful in many parts of the countr

The shootings at two mosques in the City of Christchurch, New Zealand, have left 49 dead, after a 28-year-old white supremacist opened fire at two mosques. Daily Mail reports that the death toll stands at 49 but could climb higher. Legit.ng earlier reported that police in New Zealand confirmed that there were multiple fatalities after shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch. According to the police commissioner, Mike Bush, three men and one woman are in custody in connection with the shooting, BBC reports. He said: "Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high. READ ALSO: I’ll perform far better than Saraki in 9th Senate - Oloriegbe "Police recommend that residents across Christchurch remain off the streets and indoors until further notice." Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said details were not yet clear. He said: "But I can tell you now - this will be one of New Zealand&#

- Earlier on, a video of a little girl reacting after she was sent away from school for owing fees, surfaced on the internet - The video which went viral left many people hilariously inspired to help the little girl - Amongst many people who vowed to help Abuja entrepreneur, Charles Okpaleke Just a while ago, Legit.ng reported the news of how a little girl seen on the street, expressed bitterness over been sent away from school for owing fees. The way she reacted showed a passionate girl determined to stay in school. The video soon went viral on the internet as many vowed her strength amazing. Following this, several Nigerians have expressed their desire to pay her fees and sponsor her up to university level. Popular Abuja-based entrepreneur, Charles Okpaleke who also revealed he would love to sponsor her till univerity. He wrote: "Who can genuinely track down the little girls parents! I’ll pay her school fees till she’s done with University... and I know God would keep pro

Top Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu, and his pretty wife recently marked their 16th wedding anniversary. The loving hubby shared an adorable photo of himself and wifey on social media as he celebrated their special union . In recent times, only a handful of celebrities have managed to stay in a lasting marriage and those people give their fans and many internet users hope that marriage is a beautiful, sacred union and only requires to committed adults to work out. Often times we hear that marriage is not easy and it comes with ups and downs and those who are able to weather the storm are mostly cut from a different cloth. In reality, it takes a lot of work to make a marriage last and work but people who understand that love and trust are the biggest factors often succeed. It is why, celebrities such Ali Nuhu, give many other people hope. As he recently marked his 16th wedding anniversary, he shared a beautiful photo of himself and his gorgeous wife and one thing is clear, if two people d

- President Buhari gave an insight into why he was re-elected for second term - The president said his victory means the Nigerians appreciate his commitment to a greater Nigeria - Buhari made this known when he received a delegation comprising Borgu people from Niger, Kebbi, Kwara and Kishi in Oyo states President Muhammadu Buhari says his victory at the polls is a clear demonstration of appreciation by Nigerians for his commitment to a greater Nigeria. The president stated this when he received a delegation comprising Borgu people from Niger, Kebbi, Kwara and Kishi in Oyo states who were in the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, March 14, to felicitate with him on his re-election for another four-term in office. President Buhari reiterated his administration’s determination to continue to provide infrastructure to all communities across the country to uplift the quality of life of all citizens, thr News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: Buhari allegedly shuns Aso

- Champions League and Europa League draws will hold on Friday, March 15 - The draw will take place at Uefa's Swiss headquarters in Nyon - Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Man United are the four EPL teams in the last eight Four Premier League giants made it to the quarterfinals of the 2018/19 Champions League and these teams will know their opponents on Friday, March 15, when the draws will be done. Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham are the four teams in England that are into the last eight of the Champions League. These teams could face each other after the draws which will be done on Friday. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores Interestingly, Chelsea and Arsenal also made it to the quarterfinal of the Europa League and they will also know their opponents later today. Other teams in the quarterfinals of the Europa League are Benfica, Valencia,

- Senator Dino Melaye and Governor Samuel Ortom are to serve as agents of the PDP in the Benue re-run governorship election - Also appointed as polling agents is a former senate president, David Mark, former governor of the state, Gabriel Suswam as well as former minister of Interior, Abba Moro - The above names are among 24 people listed as polling agents for the PDP and submitted to the INEC office in Makurdi The Benue state PDP has appointed Senator Dino Melaye and Governor Samuel Ortom to serve as a polling agents for the party in the re-run governorship election in the state. Also selected was a former senate president, David Mark, former governor of the state, Gabriel Suswam as well as former minister of Interior, Abba Moro for elections scheduled for March 23. READ ALSO : Buhari allegedly shuns Aso Villa meeting with Bauchi, Adamawa governors The newspaper states that the above names were among 24 names of polling agents and two returning officers picked by the Benue PDP a

- The All Progressives Congress has sympathised with the families of those that lost their lives in the Lagos building collapse - A three-storey building collapsed in the Itafaji area of Lagos Island on Wednesday, March 13, killing scores of school children - The APC commiserated with the government and people of Lagos state over the incident The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it is deeply saddened by the collapsed of a building housing a school and residential units in Itafaji, Lagos Island area of Lagos state. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the APC national publicity secretary, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, March 14, said the incidence which led to several deaths and injuries, particularly among children was avoidable, NAN reports. Legit.ng notes that Issa-Onilu said: “ When we lose our loved ones, it is never easy, particularly when they are children lost to such horrific and avoidable building collapse. READ ALSO: INEC set to weigh 4 option on Rivers election

- Bayelsa APC has attacked the Edwin Clark-led elders forum for alleged partisanship during election - The party said Clark-led Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum of being one-sided in its reaction to the elections - Clark, in a statement signed on behalf of southern and middle belt elders forum, had accused APC of intimidating people during election The Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, March 14, criticised the Edwin Clark led Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum for being partisan in comments on elections. NAN reports that he Bayelsa APC made the observation in a reaction to a statement by the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum entitled, “On Danger Signals from Rivers and Other States.” The statement was signed by Chief E.K. Clark (PANDEF Leader); Chief Ayo Adebanjo (Afenifere Leader); Chief John Nwodo (President General, Ohaneze); and Dr Pogu Bitrus (President, Middle Belt Forumt) READ ALSO: We are optimistic of success in supplemen

- The talk is still on as to the alleged negative conducts of security personnel during the general elections in some states in Nigeria - For instance, the Akwa Ibom Liberation Movement (AILM) has called on the Police Service Commission (PSC) to redeploy its commissioner in the state, Kaoje Ibrahim - The AILM also urged the commission to carry out investigation into the activities of officers deployed in the state during the polls The Akwa Ibom Liberation Movement (AILM), a leading pressure group, has appealed to the Police Service Commission (PSC) to redeploy its commissioner in the state, Kaoje Ibrahim, as well as carry out an investigation into the conduct of officers during the general polls. The AILM alleged that Ibrahim compromised police affairs and also used a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Udom Ekpudom, and junior personnel in the elections, Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The

- EFCC has been urged to probe Governor Abdullahi Ganduje for allegedly withdrawing N235.5 from the state government treasury - According to the civil society groups in Kano state, the money has been allocated to different local governments where INEC is scheduled to hold a re-run election - The group said it is aware that the commission has asked Nigerians to report any incidence of vote buying to the appropriate authority Civil society groups in Kano state have called on EFCC to investigate Governor Abdullahi Ganduje for allegedly withdrawing N235.5 from the state government treasury ahead the supplementary election. This is contained in a petition by the group to EFCC entitled “Petition against Kano state government over attempt to buy votes ahead of the 23rd March 2019 re-run gubernatorial election in Kano” signed by Kabiru Saidu Dakata, and Abdulrazaq Alkai, co-conveners of the group, Leadership. The petition read: “We wish to draw your attention to a suspicious withdrawal of

- President Muhammadu Buhari met with Borgu people from Niger, Kebbbi and Kwara states - The delegation demanded for the creation of a Borgu state - The president promised to look into their request Borgu people from Niger, Kebbbi and Kwara states have paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari and demanded the creation of a Borgu state. Daily Trust reports that they were led by the Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Muhammed Haliru Dantoro on Thursday, March 15. READ ALSO: Buhari allegedly shuns Aso Villa meeting with Bauchi, Adamawa governors The delegation included top Borgu traditional rulers and politicians including the spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi. The emir said the Borgu people in Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi where focused on having their own state. He said: “It is our belief that if states will be created by this administration or subsequent administration, Borgu state should be considered because of the abundance of economic potentials needed to move Nigeri