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The presidential election tribunal has granted the request by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar to serve their petition of President Muhammadu Buhari through his party, All Progressives Congress (APC). Details coming. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2uwDrZz via EDUPEDIA24/7

- Acting IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has revealed why Nigerian police are ineffective - Adamu said the major challenge to the police force has been the lack of adequate funds - The police boss noted that for the force to be neutral in the performance of its duties, it should obtain its funding requirements from constitutionally recognised sources Mohammed Adamu, the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), has explained why the police are not efficient as they should be in Nigeria. The Nation reports that Adamu spoke before the House committee on police affairs on Tuesday, March 26, while defending the Force’s 2019 budget proposal, as well as reflecting on the performance and challenges experienced with the implementation of the 2018 appropriation. Legit.ng gathered that he said he was always confronted with the issue of inadequate funding as the lead agency of government responsible for protection of life and property. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Edit

- The president/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Valentine Ozigbo, decried Nigeria's poor power supply - Ozigbo said other African countries enjoy better power supply - The Transcorp boss also said Nigerians are over charged for power consumption The president/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Valentine Ozigbo, has lamented the poor state of the Nigerian power sector, saying that 84.8 million Nigerians do not have access to electric power. Vanguard reports that Ozigbo said the poor state of power in Nigeria is a far cry from what is obtainable in other African oil-producing states. Legit.ng gathers that Ozigbo stated this at the fact behind the figures presentation of Transcorp Hotels held at the Lagos Floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). READ ALSO: N1.3trn looted funds: Magu lied to Nigerians - Jonathan reacts to allegation He said that presently 14,134 MW of Nigeria’s power requirement is met through self-generation. His

- Ghanaian actress Vicky Zugah has revealed that she is okay being a single lady - The actress expressed that it is not every woman that was born to get married - Zugah noted that she would rather be single than get married and be miserable A Ghanaian actress has revealed how she feels about marriage. The popular actress Vicky Zugah who shared her opinion on marriage on a Facebook live video, had expressed that not every woman was born to marry. The young lady had explained that she is okay with living a single life. She added that marriage is not a priority if you are not with the right person. Zugah further noted that not every woman is born to marry. The lady explained that some women have a good career and all they want is to focus on it and travel around the world. READ ALSO : Stop asking God for money, he is not Central bank - Korede Bello She said: "Happiness comes from within and not from a marriage or your spouse. Not every woman is born to marry. Some women

- Nollywood actor and model, IK Ogbonna has opened up about the state of things in his marriage Colombian lady, Sonia - According to the actor, they are not divorced as his wife is currently living in Europe with their son - He admitted that they were not as they used to but expressed hope about things working out Recall a while ago, Legit.ng reported the news of how the marriage of Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna and his Colombian wife, Sonia, reportedly crashed. This was fueled by her cryptic messages, yanking off her wedding band and the fact that she took off his name on her Instagram page. Following this, there were speculations that the two had gotten a divorce. Well, IK Ogbonna has come to clear the air and he is stating clearly that he is not divorced. In the interview with Hip TV, he revealed that they were not divorced. According to him, Sonia is currently living in Europe with their son where she is trying to combine her business and school. He followed the revelation with

Social media was recently been set abuzz after news broke that charges against international actor and Empire lead star, Jussie Smollett, has been dropped. It would be recalled that Smollett had been taken into police custody on February 21, and many had expressed concerns about his possible jail term if found guilty of the charges leveled against him. However, in a recent development, it was reported that the actor, who had been arrested for allegedly filing a fake police report, had all 16-count charge against him dropped, with his records wiped completely clean. The actor’s release was however not enough for his attorney, who now wants appropriate authorities , to investigate the Nigerian brothers, Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, who had made claims that the actor paid them to stage his homophobic attack. READ ALSO: 12 Times Celebs Flaunted Their Mindblowing Wealth on Instagram According to reports by Page Six, the attorney, Patricia Brown Homes, when asked if cops shou

The Double Wahala Reloaded show has been packed with many surprises and drama for viewers. First, the internet was thrown into a frenzy when Ifu Ennada claimed that she makes N5 million sales daily and later denied uttering the statement. It was also an interesting moment when Ahneeka and ifu almost exchanged blows on live television, leaving fans both ashamed and annoyed on their behalf. Recently, the topic of discussion was about viral moments and relationships back in the Double Wahala house and for the first time, Cee-c opened up about how she felt about Tobi in the house. READ ALSO: Singer Flavour opens school for the blind in Liberia Recall that Tobi and Cee-c were a major topic as they tried their hardest to have a relationship. While Cee-c appeared possessive and controlling, Tobi was sociable and had a thing for the hot-tempered Cee-c. While they had more fights than pleasant moments, one thing was clear and it was that they both had feelings for each other. During the

- Winner of Anambra South senatorial district, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, has denied defecting to the APC - The senator-elect argued that he has cases in court over his recent election and as a result of that, it would be wrong of him to join the ruling party - However, Ubah said he would be caucusing with the APC so as to stand a chance of getting some positions that will help him deliver on his promises to his constituency Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, winner of Anambra South senatorial district election has denied reports that he had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ubah, who won the senatorial election on the platform of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), while reacting to news of his defection argued that he would be stupid defecting to the APC when his election is still being challenged at the tribunal by his rivals. READ ALSO: N1.3trn looted funds: Magu lied to Nigerians - Jonathan reacts to allegation “Caucusing is a parliamentary term that means if you’re a minor in the parli

- Yemi Osinbajo has debunked rumours making rounds that President Buhari is planing o Islamize Nigeria - Osinbajo explained that the president is committed to ensure there is religious freedom in the country - According to the vice president, it’s unfortunate that the religion which is supposed to help all the citizens live in harmony has become source of division among them Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, March 26, dismissed rumours which claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government wanted to Islamise Nigeria. Osinbajo explained that the government will not support anything that would promote religious freedom; as key to peaceful co-existence among its citizens. Pastor Oluseyi Malomo, state house chaplain, stated that on behalf of the vice president, during the 2019 Religious Liberty Partnership Consultation, in Abuja. READ ALSO: Ndume opposes Lawan’s adoption as Senate president Malomo said: “The commitment of this government is to ensure there is

- The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open leadership (CACOL) commends ICPC for arraigning ex-IGP of police - CACOL says most office holders in the country are guilty of the same allegations for which Ehindero is arraigned - Debo Adeniran says the allegations against Ehindero makes one think he was not focused as an IGP The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open leadership (CACOL) on Wednesday, commended the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the arraignment of Sunday Ehindero. Ehindro, a former Inspector General of Police (IGP), was arraigned for the alleged illegal lodgement of police fund in a fixed deposit bank account with the aim of receiving the 10% interest that accrued from it. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda In a statement signed by the group’s assistant media and publications officer, Kojeku Adebodun, and made available to Legit.ng , CACOL’s executive chairman, Debo Ad

- Louis van Gaal has acknowledged that the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s style has been successful - The Dutchman insists Solskjaer's style of play is no different to Jose Mourinho's - LVG also noted it is wrong to accept that Solskjaer’s side play more entertaining football despite his results. Louis van Gaal has dismissed claims that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United play more attacking than they did under Jose Mourinho insisting they are too defensive. The Metro citing BBC claims Solskjaer has guided the Red Devils to 14 wins out of his 19 games, since replacing Mourinho in mid- December, netting more goals as United tippled PSG in their Champions League last-16 clash But the Dutchman believes it is ‘fake news’ to agree that Solskjaer’s side play more entertaining football despite his results. READ ALSO: Super Eagles get $60,000 massive cash boost from Delta state governor “ People think we have only had fake news since Donald Trump became president. In football we

BBNaija organisers know Nigerians love drama and intrigue and would choose to keep up with the daily lives of individuals in a home rather than focusing on the country’s problems. Perhaps for this reason, the BBNaija show as well as a reunion show was organised to keep up with the lives of the housemates during and after the programme. The former contestants have explained the reason for some of their actions while they were in the house. Nina and Miracle were two housemates who seemed to hit things off so fast that they were even spotted being cosy in the bathroom just the second day after the show started. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria BBNaijareunion: I needed someone to hug in the house - Nina explains her relationship with Miracle Source: Instagram READ ALSO: 15 Signs That Show Your Love Will Withstand Anything During the reunion Nina explained how she met Miracle and why she and he connected so soon. According to

- The just concluded re-run election in Kano state has been condemned by Kano civil society forum - The forum which is an umbrella body of over 150 affiliated CSOs said the poll is a shame to democracy in Nigeria - The CSOs also accused the police and the INEC of compromising their neutrality during the exercise Kano civil society forum, an umbrella body of over 150 affiliated CSOs, has condemned the just concluded re-run election in the state saying the poll is shameful to democracy in Nigeria. In a statement jointly signed by its president and secretary general, Ibrahim A. Waiya and Peter Hassan Tijjani, respectively, the forum claimed that the entire process was characterised by widespread violence, thuggery, voter intimidation and killings. According to the forum, " The Nigerian Democracy is gradually migrating to a barbaric form of political leadership where physical might and use of coercion, fear and intimidation have become the determinant factors of acquiring politic

Two lawyers representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state were alleged to have attempted to invade the chambers of Justice Jane Inyang at the Federal High Court complex Yenagoa. The two lawyers according to Vanguard came to demand copies of the court order and ruling issued by the judge which stopped the supplementary elections in Brass Constituency 1. The news medium said a court explained that he had told the lawyers to come back the following day to enable the judge to conclude the typing of the document but the lawyers stormed out of his office and went to the chambers of the Judge, demanding to forcefully gain access. “ Two lawyers who said they are representing the APC in Bayelsa state came to get copies of the interlocutory order issued by the Court last Friday in respect of the supplementary elections in Brass Constituency One. “I told them to come back the following day as my Lordship said he was still typing the ruling and it was not ready yet, but the

BBNaija organisers know Nigerians love drama and intrigue and would choose to keep up with the daily lives of individuals in a home rather than focusing on the country’s problems. Perhaps for this reason, the BBNaija show as well as a reunion show was organised to keep up with the lives of the housemates during and after the programme. The former contestants have explained the reason for some of their actions while they were in the house. Nina and Miracle were two housemates who seemed to hit things off so fast that they were even spotted being cosy in the bathroom just the second day after the show started. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria BBNaijareunion: I needed someone to hug in the house - Nina explains her relationship with Miracle Source: Instagram READ ALSO: 15 Signs That Show Your Love Will Withstand Anything During the reunion Nina explained how she met Miracle and why she and he connected so soon. According to

- Jadon Sancho tipped to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer despite interests from Man United, Real Madrid - The teenage sensation has been on fire in the German League this campaign, having scored eight goals and 12 assists in 26 appearances - United are said to have made a £100m initial offer for the former Man City academy graduate Tottenham Hotspur have been tipped to beat Real Madrid and Manchester United to the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho in the summer. The England attacker has been a revelation in the German League since he joined the Borussians in 2017 from Manchester City. Sancho has scored eight goals and 12 assists in the Bundesliga for his side this campaign as his club are contending seriously for the title at the end of the season. His performances has however earned him national team call-up, and has featured for the Three Lions four times since October 2018. READ ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo doubful for Ajax Champions League clash due to minor inju

- PDP's former deputy national chairman, Chief Olabode George, has hailed Senator Ademola Adeleke's victory at Osun tribunal - The PDP chieftain described the victory as the beginning of journey to the promised land for Nigeria - Chief George also added that by the development, the Osun election panel has written its name in gold The former deputy national chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has described the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke at Osun election tribunal as a ''journey to the Promised Land.'' Reacting to Adeleke's victory in an interview with Tribune, the PDP leader said the development is a signpost that ''the rule of law has come to stay.'' According to him, justice has prevailed. He further added that the judges who constituted the election panel have written their names in gold. READ ALSO: Alleged conspiracy: Atiku congratulates Trump on vindication by Muller report He said: ''T

- Police have arrested 2 suspected killers of psychiatric health officer in Enugu - Mary Amadi, the head of nursing services at the federal psychiatric hospital in the state, was on Thursday, March 21, murdered by unknown gunmen at federal housing axis of Trans Ekulu - The state commissioner of police, Sulaiman Balarabe, said the command would arrest other persons linked to the murder The Enugu state police command has arrested two suspects killers of the head of nursing services at the federal psychiatric hospital in the state, Mary Amadi. Legit.ng regional reporter in Enugu, Ikpechukwu Chinedu, reports that the mother of two was murdered on Thursday, March 21, while she was entering her compound at federal housing axis of Trans Ekulu in the state. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda It was gathered that Amadi was rushed to Esut Teaching Hospital, Parklane where she was later confirmed dead. The Enugu state police commis

- Malta vs Spain ended in favour of in of the visitors as they go top of Group E - Alvaro Morata scored in each half of the match to continue Spain's perfect run - Sweden played a draw with Norway, while Romania defeated Faroe Islands Malta vs Spain ended in a 2-0 win for Luis Enrique's side who was absent for the match due to family engagements. The Spanish side dominated proceedings from start to finish as the Maltese sat back not to concede too many goals. It was Chelsea loanee Alvaro Morata who got the curtain raiser in the 31st minute as he twist and turned his marker before applying the finish to make it 1-0. READ ALSO: Barcelona want Man United's Marcus Rashford as Luis Suarez at Nou Camp Atletico Madrid star Saul Nigues should have made it two from a brilliant set play but the midfielder was unable to keep his shot down and the ball narrowly went over the bar. The second half was as livelier as the the first as the 2012 European champions poured forward t

- Facebook said it has removed 2,632 Facebook pages, groups and accounts from its platforms, - including Instagram - The social media giant said the accounts were deleted for engaging in “coordinated inauthentic behaviour” - Nathaniel Gleicher, Facebook’s Head of Cybersecurity Policy, said the company constantly working to ensure its services are not used to manipulate people The social media giant, Facebook, announced on Tuesday, March 26, it has removed 2,632 Facebook pages, groups and accounts that “engaged in coordinated inauthentic behaviour” on both Facebook and Instagram. Facebook’s Head of Cybersecurity Policy, Nathaniel Gleicher, wrote on the company’s website: " Today we removed 2,632 Pages, Groups and accounts that engaged in coordinated inauthentic behaviour on Facebook and Instagram. The operations we found were connected to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo. We didn’t find any links between these sets of activities, but they used similar tactics by creating netw

- According to reports, 157 people have been killed in an attack on a Fulani village in Mali - The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, said he shocked at the incident and would ensure that justice is served - The latest is the worst in the series of inter-ethnic clashes in the village The United Nations (UN) delegation to Mali has said that more than 137 people have been killed in a deadly attack on a Fulani village in the central part of the country. According Boubacar Kane, the governor of Bankass district, survivors of the raid blamed the traditional Donzo hunters for the attack on them, Aljazeera reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Farhan Haq, the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said that the head of the UN is shocked and angered by the reports, saying he is committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice. He said: "The secretary-general is shocked and outraged by reports th

- The mobile police officers on operation in Yobe state said they are unhappy that they have not been paid their allowances for four months - The officers have threatened to protest to show their displeasure over the non-payment - Abdulmaliki Sunmonu, the police commissioner in the state, however, said he is not aware that their allowances have not been paid Men of the mobile police unit on operation in Yobe state are displeased with the alleged non-payment of the feed allowances due to them for four months. The mobile police men gathered together besides UBA bank at Central Round-about on Tuesday, March 26, said they would soon take to the street and protest if they are not paid, Daily Trust reports. An officer who wanted to keep his identity unknown said their allowances have not been paid since December 2018. READ ALSO: N1.3trn looted funds: Magu lied to Nigerians - Jonathan reacts to allegation He said: “As you can see us here, we are from 26 squadrons posted to Damaturu fo

- An alleged move by some senior officials of the NASS to extend their stay is reportedly causing disquiet among the staff - The clerk, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, and some top officials were said to be making move to extend their stay at the NASS beyond the stipulated 60 years of age or 35 years in service - It was gathered that if the move succeeds, Sani-Omolori and others would retire only on attaining 65 years or after 40 years of service There are indications that a move by the clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, and other top officials to extend their stay is reportedly causing confusion within the ranks of staff of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). Premium Times reports that the extension plan is also causing disquiet among civil servants who said the proposed changes have far-reaching implications on the wider civil service regulations and laws guiding employment and pensions in Nigeria. Legit.ng gathered that the planned extension of stay for