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- The Coalition of INEC Accredited Observers has lauded INEC for prompt distribution of election materials during the Kano reruns - The coalition said following the prompt distribution of materials, the election began early enough at most of the polling units - The election observers also commended the security agents for their quick intervention by restoring law and order in areas affected by violence The Coalition of INEC Accredited Observers for the Kano state re-run governorship supplementary election has hailed the electoral commission for distributing the election materials on time. The leader of the group, Ambassador Chinyere Manukwem, made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano on Sunday, March 24, NAN reports. READ ALSO: Appeal Court nullifies APC primaries in Zamfara Legit.ng gathers that Manukwem represented the Global Initiative for Civic Training and Youth Development, one of the 18 observer groups accredited by INEC. She said the commendation was neces...

Rhoda Rodriuez, a 21-year-old university student has been diagnosed with a rare yet unbelievable disease that sometimes causes her to sleep for three weeks straight. The beautiful lady recently opened up about the strange illness. The lady who lives in Leicester, UK suffers from sleeping beauty syndrome better known as Kleine-Levin Syndrome which is a rare sleep disorder. According to Daily Mail, in a day, Rhoda can stay in bed for 22 hours and wake from time to time while still in a haze to munch junk food and visit the toilet. During her second year in university, Rhoda failed after she slept while sitting for her examinations. Rhoda Rodriuez, a 21-year-old university student has been diagnosed with a rare yet unbelievable disease that sometimes causes her to sleep for three weeks straight. Photo: SWNS READ ALSO: 12 Times Meghan Markle Went Against Royal Rules According to the beauty, some people often confuse her condition for laziness, something that deeply hurts her. “Bu...

The personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on new media, Bashir Ahmad, has said the president refused to campaign for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his re-election because he wanted the people to vote for candidates of their choice. Ahmad, who made the disclosure on Saturday, March 23, said the party wanted President Buhari to visit some states after the presidential election, but the president cancelled the plan at the last minute. Legit.ng gathers that the presidential aide said in a tweet on Saturday, March 23, that President Buhari stated that people should be allowed to vote for whoever they want, not because of him. READ ALSO: Nigerian newspaper review for March 15: Ortom, Lalong, Ganduje, Tambuwal win re-elections See his tweet below: Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, winner of the gubernatorial supplementary el...

Comedian MC Shakara was recently involved in a ghastly accident that nearly claimed his life. Gratefully, he survived and came out of it unscathed. The news of this near death scene has gone viral and has got many thanking God for his life. The young comedian had stepped out of his house looking dapper and all set for the day. He was wearing a purple print shirt and a magenta pair of trousers. With him looking this good, he took several photos and posted them on his Instagram page. Little did he know that the day was going to be full with its own dose of troubles. According to an eye witness, the accident which nearly claimed the comedian's life happened around 3am in the morning. According to this source, the car somersaulted enough times to have ended the comedian's life but he was able to survive and pull through. READ ALSO: 15 Signs That Show Your Love Will Withstand Anything MC Shakara was visibly terrified by the effect of the accident. After the entire event,...

- Four newly established secondary schools in Ado-Ekiti have been named after four prominent Yoruba elders and citizens of the state - Governor Kayode Fayemi said the schools are to cater for the growing population of students who go long distance on daily basis in the capital city - Fayemi has also given approval for the establishment of two additional secondary schools for 2020 Ekiti governor, Kayode Fayemi on Sunday, March 24, named four newly established secondary schools in Ado-Ekiti after four prominent Yoruba elders and citizens of the state. A statement issued on by the governor’s chief press secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, said the four schools would immortalise four illustrious sons of the state including Afenifere leader and Second Republic Senator, Pa Ayo Fasanmi. Others are Deji Fasuan a former permanent secretary and chairman, committee for the creation of Ekiti state; Banji Akintoye, renowned Historian and Second Republic Senator; and David Oke, a linguistic Professor ...

- Daniel Onjeh, a former NANS president, says he cries for people of Benue state as INEC declares Governor Samuel Ortom winner of rerun - Onjeh said the re-election of the governor means Benue workers and pensioners will have to endure another four years of pain - Onjeh said he was not sure if President Mohammadu Buhari would release more bailout funds to Benue in the next four years Former president of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Daniel Onjeh, on Sunday, March 24, burst into tears after the INEC declared Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue winner of the 2019 governorship election. Onjeh, who started crying in reaction to Ortom’s victory at his home town in Ogbadibo, stated that he was weeping for Benue people. According to him, he did not know how they will be able to endure another four years of torture and deprivation under Ortom. READ ALSO: PDP insists Abba Yusuf won Kano governorship election 49 minutes ago Onjeh said he was not sure if President Mohammadu...

- The APC has won the only remaining seat in the Osun state House of Assembly - APC candidate, Babatunde Ojo, beat his closest rival, Pelumi Olajegbensi of the People’s Democratic Party - The APC had earlier won 22 out of the 26 seats in the Osun Assembly, leaving PDP with three The Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the only remaining seat in the House of Assembly for the Oriade constituency in the supplementary election held in the state, on Saturday, March 23. The election was earlier declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the general election on Saturday, March 9. INEC said the election was declared inconclusive because the margin between the winner and the runner up was less than the number of registered voters in the areas where votes were cancelled. In the rerun election on Saturday, March 23, the APC candidate, Babatunde Ojo, polled 702 votes to beat his closest rival, Pelumi Olajegbensi of the People’...

If you got it, flaunt it like it's nobody's business. Curvaceous Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke has definitely got the right body and she is showing it off in the best way possible. The beautifully endowed screen diva who turns a year older on March 25, took to social media to anticipate her big day with some absolutely jaw-dropping photos that have got her fans and followers going wild with excitement. Taking to her Instagram page, she shared some hot photos of herself in a rather hugging bodycon dress. Sharing the photos, she let it known that her voluptuous 'behind' is all natural, contrary to what many people think. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) In one of the photos, she made what appears to be a joke about her age and the need to find a husband. She wrote: "AM GOING TO BE A YEAR OLDER IN SOME HOURS... ITS TIME TO GET MARRIED...OYA HUSBAND MATERIAL GATHER IN COMMENT SECTION.. " See photos below...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto, led by Justice Tom Yakubu, has set aside the judgment of a Zamfara High Court on the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. The exercise produced the party’s candidates for governorship, national and state Assembly elections, NAN reports. READ ALSO: Kogi govt to devote sections of libraries to late Adesanmi’s works Legit.ng will bring more details as the matter unfolds. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Recall that Legit.ng previously reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the APC governorship candidate in Zamfara, Alhaji Mukhtar Shehu, the winner of the gubernatorial poll in the state. INEC declared Shehu winner of the election which held on March 9 after polling 534,541 votes to defeat his close challenger of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Zamfara collation officer, Prof Kabiru Bala of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, said Shehu's...

If you got it, flaunt it like it's nobody's business. Curvaceous Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke has definitely got the right body and she is showing it off in the best way possible. The beautifully endowed screen diva who turns a year older on March 25, took to social media to anticipate her big day with some absolutely jaw-dropping photos that have got her fans and followers going wild with excitement. Taking to her Instagram page, she shared some photos of herself in a rather hugging bodycon dress. Sharing the photos, she let it known that her voluptuous 'behind' is all natural, contrary to what many people think. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) In one of the photos, she made what appears to be a joke about her age and the need to find a husband. She wrote: "AM GOING TO BE A YEAR OLDER IN SOME HOURS... ITS TIME TO GET MARRIED...OYA HUSBAND MATERIAL GATHER IN COMMENT SECTION.. " See photos below: ...

Social media was set in frenzy some days ago when a video of a young primary school girl identified as Success, surfaced online. In the video, the young student was evidently angry after being sent away from school for owing school fees. The video clip which had become an instant sensation in the online community had attracted the attention of many Nigerians, with some well-meaning citizens going the extra mile by offering to help the young lady. Nigerian celebrities like Ayo Makun, Toke Makinwa, Wale Gates and a host of others were among those who had reacted to the young girl’s plight and offered to do their bit in addressing the issue. Noticing that Success and her family had gotten financial assistance from the public, the lady who recorded the video Stephanie Idolor, took to social media to demand compensation from the family. READ ALSO: 12 times celebs flaunted their mind-blowing wealth on Instagram According to her, if she had not recorded and posted the video on soc...

- The PDP is reportedly plotting to influence the National Assembly leadership - The party has three plans in place to allow it retain its relevance - A source claimed the party was considering the template used in 2015 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers loyal to Senator Bukola Saraki are reportedly plotting to take over the National Assembly leadership in spite of the face that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has the majority seat. Vanguard reports that the plot has caused anxiety in the Senate caucus of the APC. READ ALSO: PDP insists Abba Yusuf won Kano governorship election A source privy to the development claimed the PDP was working on the template it used in 2015 that saw Bukola Saraki emerge as Senate president and Ike Ekweremadu of the PDP emerge as his deputy. It was reported that 35 senators-elect gathered at the Maitama residence of Saraki where they resolved to influence the leadership of the Senate and work with any APC senator willing to accommodate...

- Harry Udu, the Anambra state head of service, has said Governor Willie Obiano is still committed to pay the new minimum wage - The head of state said the governor asked that the IGR in the state will be strengthen to cater for the new wage - According to Udu, Obiano is working towards ensure that the payment of workers does change from 25th of every month because of the new development Harry Udu, the Anambra state head of service, has restated Governor Willie Obiano’s commitment to pay the new N30,000 minimum wage. Udu told newsmen in the state that the governor has asked Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the state to increase their efforts in raising more money for the payment of the new wage, The Nation reports. READ ALSO: Kano supplementary polls: Ex commissioner accuses INEC of promoting thuggery He said: " Governor Willie Obiano has ordered the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) agencies to redouble efforts in raising extra N1.4 billion that will ensure that the ...

- Virgil Van Dijk believes the winner of the fight for the title will emerge on the last day - The league has now become a two horse race between Liverpool and Manchester City - Liverpool are leading City with two points but the Manchester side have a game at hand Virgil Van Dijk is confident that the tile race between and Manchester City will be decided on the last matchday. The Reds are in contention for the Premier League trophy this season since they last won it 29 years ago. Liverpool are two points clear at the top having played one game more than their closest rival Manchester City. READ ALSO: Euro 2020 qualifiers: Hazard scores in Belgium's 2-0 win over Cyprus as Germany defeat Netherlands Van Dijk has been in excellent form this season and his contributions has helped Jurgen Klopp's defence become the best in English topflight, since his arrival from Southampton for a world-record £75million fee in January 2018. When the Dutchman was asked which trophy he wo...

The Federal High court in Abuja has on Monday, March 25, dismissed a suit challenging the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resume collation of results in Bauchi governorship election. Governor Mohammed Abubakar and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had challenged INEC’s decision to collate the result of the March 9 election in Tafawa Balewa local government area of the state. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2HQ2zCs via EDUPEDIA24/7

Ahead of the inauguration of the 9th Senate and House of Representatives in June, several lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have indicated their interest to lead the new National Assembly. APC chieftains and stakeholders from Oyo state and the northeast are lobbying for House of Representatives’ and Senate president’s positions in the 9th National Assembly. The Nation reports that a member of the party’s NEC from Northeast stated that Oyo state’s moves to produce the Speaker may have received the backing of some members of the APC National Executive Committee (NEC). READ ALSO: PDP insists Abba Yusuf won Kano governorship election The party chieftain, who craved anonymity, said they are mobilising stakeholders from other zones to ensure Oyo get the position of Speaker. “Obviously, Oyo State has ranking members of the National Assembly that are qualified to compete for any key position and that is why we are moving round to mobilise party stakeholders to support our ...

- Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report has cleared US president, Donald Trump, of alleged conspiracy with the Russia - The US president had been accused of conspiring with Russia, another world power, for his victory during the 2016 presidential election - In a reaction, US lawmakers belonging to Democratic party raised questions of doubt on Mueller's report A summary of a report by the Special Counsel Robert Mueller has cleared US president, Donald Trump, of an alleged conspiracy with Russia for his victory during the 2016 presidential election. Recall that there was growing calls by the opposition Democrats to begin full investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the presidential election in the United States. READ ALSO: PDP insists Abba Yusuf won Kano governorship election Trump defeated the Democratic party candidate, Hillary Clinton, raising questions from the side of the opposition that the US president conspired with the Russia, another world power...

- Virgil Van Dijk believes the winner of the fight for the title will emerge on the last day - The league has now become a two horse race between Liverpool and Manchester City - Liverpool are leading City with two points but the Manchester side have a game at hand Virgil Van Dijk is confident that the tile race between and Manchester City will be decided on the last matchday. The Reds are in contention for the Premier League trophy this season since they last won it 29 years ago. Liverpool are two points clear at the top having played one game more than their closest rival Manchester City. READ ALSO: Euro 2020 qualifiers: Hazard scores in Belgium's 2-0 win over Cyprus as Germany defeat Netherlands Van Dijk has been in excellent form this season and his contributions has helped Jurgen Klopp's defence become the best in English topflight, since his arrival from Southampton for a world-record £75million fee in January 2018. When the Dutchman was asked which trophy he wo...

- The Kogi state govt has promised to devote sections of its libraries to the late Prof Pius Adesanmi’s works - The state govt also promised to encourage literary clubs to discuss Adesanmi’s ideologies and take up the baton - The govt prayed God to grant the late professor eternal rest The Kogi State Government on Sunday, March 24 promised to devote sections of its libraries to the late Prof Pius Adesanmi’s works and encourage literary clubs in the state to celebrate his life and accomplishments. Mrs Rosemary Osikoya, commissioner for education, science and technology in Kogi, made the promise at a memorial programme held in honour of the late professor in his home town, Isanlu, Yagba East, LGA, Kogi, NAN reports. READ ALSO: Saraki congratulates Ortom, Tambuwal on electoral victory Legit.ng notes that the late Prof Pius Adesanmi, with 156 others on board, died in the ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 on Sunday March 10. In the commissioner’s tribute, read by the perman...

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has promised to attract more development and other dividends of democracy to the state during his second term in office. Ortom made the promise on Sunday, March 24, in Makurdi while interacting with journalists over his re-election. He gave the assurance of running an all-inclusive administration and called on those who contested with him to join in moving the state forward. Ortom, who described his victory as “belonging to all”, said his doors were opened to all. According to him, those who contested with me will be given the opportunity to contribute their quota to the development of the state. READ ALSO: 9th NASS: APC commences mobilisation of governors, key chieftains He said the people would benefit more in his second term. The governor pledged to correct all mistakes made during his first term for the overall good of the state. He said he dedicated his victory to God and the Benue people. He promised to set up a reconciliation committee t...

- Jose Mourinho has aimed another dig at Jurgen Klopp and Pochettino after their trophy-less reign at the Premier League clubs - The Portuguese tactician led Man United to a double at the end of his first season at Old Trafford - While Klopp and Pochettino have not been able to deliver titles for their respective clubs after about four seasons Former Manchester United handler Jose Mourinho has thrown jibes at Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino after failing to win titles for their club sides. The Portuguese tactician won Europa League and EFL Cup titles after just one season at Old Trafford. He however was unable win a Premier League title for Red Devils before his two and a half seasons reign at the club was abruptly ended last December. The 56-year-old tactician lashed out at both Liverpool and Tottenham managers for celebrating style of play over silverware. READ ALSO: Jose Mourinho tips Juventus, Barcelona for UEFA Champions League final this season Pochettino joined Spu...

A Nigerian has taken to Instagram to cry out after his or her house boy absconded with a huge sum of money. The post was reposted by screen goddess Kate Henshaw who has been in the movie industry for a long while. She was evidently unhappy about what the young man stole did. As can be seen in the post shared by Kate, the individual had trained the houseboy whose name is Sunday Oke and taken him to be a son. But he supposedly back-stabbed this individual, stole from her and ran away on March 18, 2019. The money that was stolen in this regard was quite huge because Kate has been trying to recover her money ever since. In light of this, she has promised to reward anyone who find the houseboy a sum of N300k. She particularly requested that the news of the boy and her missing money be made to go viral. READ ALSO: The Amazing Cast Of Game Of Thrones In Then And Now (PHOTOS) Kate Henshaw took to her Instagram page to make this juicy offer to all Nigerians. See the post below: "My ...

Jerry Trainor is an American film actor best known for playing the role of Spencer Shay in the children's television series iCarly. He began his career quite early and appeared in many projects at a young age. How does the star of one of the most popular children's sketch shows live now and what does he do? Find out all the answers and even more in our post below. Image: twitter.com, @jerrytrainor Source: UGC iCarly last season was in 2012, but people still have a great interest in the actors who starred in the TV series. It is a normal thing that people have a significant interest in the life of their favourite musicians and actors after their big success in some particular project. Jerry Trainor is not an exception. What do we know about his present life? Jerry Trainor life facts Gerald William "Jerry" Trainor was born on January 21, 1977, in America, San Diego, California. So Jerry Trainor age in 2019 is 42. He is the son of William Bill Trainor and M...