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Nigeria, Ghana deepen economic ties, explore new areas of business opportunities

- In a bid to strengthen bilateral relations, Nigeria and Ghana are set to explore more areas of business opportunities - A delegation from Ghana is in Abuja to sign a MoU with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture - The Ghanaian high commissioner to Nigeria said the MoU will strengthen the economic opportunities between both countries Nigeria and Ghana are set to explore more areas of business opportunities to further strengthen relations between both countries. The Ghanaian high commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) when he received a business delegation from Ghana in Abuja. READ ALSO: INEC presents return certificate to Abia governor Legit.ng gathers that Bawa said the delegation from the Secondi-Takoradi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (STCCI) had visited the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was in Abuja to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Accordi

American university cancels student's admission after her family paid $1.2m bribe to get her in

Prestigious American university, Yale University, has canceled a student's admission after finding out that she was part of the infamous college cheating scam, CNN reports. According to the indictment, her family allegedly paid $1.2 million to William "Rick" Singer, the ringleader of the operation, to get her in. According to Yale, she got admitted into the institution through a fraudulent athletic endorsement from women's soccer coach Rudy Meredith. READ ALSO: I'll end hunger, suffering - Late Audu’s son promises as he declares for Kogi governorship Yale took the decision as USC, UCLA and other major universities deal with the fallout from the admission scandal. Legit.ng gathers that 50 people, including 33 wealthy parents, have been arrested in connection with the scandal. They were accused of carrying out a scheme to cheat on standardized tests and/or bribe college coaches, who then helped the prospective students gain admission by falsely claiming they

Man United finally hire permanent manager as replacement for Jose Mourinho

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named Manchester United boss in permanent capacity - Solskjaer replaced ex gaffer Jose Mourinho in December 2018 on interim capacity - The Norwegian has been impressive at Old Trafford this season since he came on board Premier League giants Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club's manager on permanent capacity. Solskjaer has been manager on interim basis, replacing Jose Mourinho who was sacked in December 2018. More to follow: Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 https://ift.tt/2CDWYeY via EDUPEDIA24/7

Breaking: Ooni of Ife, Emirs, Ifeanyi Ubah, Ganduje, others arrive ICC for Tinubu's 67th birthday celebration (photos)

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the minister of interior Abdularahman Dambazzau, chairman of Capital Oil, Ifeanyi Ubah among many others have graced the 67th Bola Tinubu Colloquium in Abuja. The event which is currently taking place at the International Conference Centre is also expected to be graced by President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the chairman of the colloquium, source told Legit.ng. Also present at the event is the minister of industry, Okechukwu Enelamah; Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; Governor Ibikunle Amosun, former state minister of defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. Legit.ng gathers that Enelemah will be making a presentation on the Next Level Industrialisation for special economic zones with spotlight on the mining industry. Also, the chief of staff and special adviser to the president on Industrialisation, Professor Oyelaran-Oyeyinka will be speaking on funding national industrialisation programmes around the special production and processing centres.

FUNAAB lecturer under fire for using bible verse to set exam question for students

A Nigerian lecturer has come under fire after he set an exam question based on a bible verse. The attempt to make a civil engineering course relate to a quote from the holy book has puzzled many people and caused them to react. The lecturer who teaches at the behest of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) set the exam question for a civil engineering course titled Hydrology. In the question, he quoted from Ecclesiastes chapter one verse seven in the bible which reads thus: "All streams run to the sea but the sea is not full, to the place where the streams flow there flow again." He then asked his students to relate the bible verse to the concept of hydrology. This strange question got the attention of many of then so that even in the midst of exam tension, they still had the time to screenshot the question. READ ALSO: 12 Times Celebs Flaunted Their Mindblowing Wealth on Instagram See the post below: READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng:

Beautiful ABU graduate dies on her way to NYSC camp in Kaduna state (photos)

- Young Nigerian lady mourns her late friend on social media - The lady had shared a sad post talking about her friend who died before she began her youth service - It was gathered that the lady had died in an accident on her way to camp A Nigerian lady identified as Agomie Ummie Mimie has reportedly passed away while she was on her way to her National Youth Service Corps camp in Kaduna state. The lady had passed away in an accident. Legit.ng came across the tragic story after a friend of the deceased lady shared the story on Facebook. The woman identified as Etz Omx Xflex had reported that the lady die on Wednesday, March 27. Xflex had eulogised her friend in a heartfelt note she shared on her Facebook page and also talked about everything that was great about the deceased. Beautiful ABU mass communications graduate dies on her way to her NYSC camp Facebook source: Etz Omx Xflex Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Nigerian lady whose arm was amputated 2 months ago shares recovery

Beautiful ABU graduate dies on her way to NYSC camp in Kaduna state (photos)

- Young Nigerian lady mourns her late friend on social media - The lady had shared a sad post talking about her friend who died before she began her youth service - It was gathered that the lady had died in an accident on her way to camp A Nigerian lady identified as Agomie Ummie Mimie has reportedly passed away while she was on her way to her National Youth Service Corps camp in Kaduna state. The lady had passed away in an accident. Legit.ng came across the tragic story after a friend of the deceased lady shared the story on Facebook. The woman identified as Etz Omx Xflex had reported that the lady die on Wednesday, March 27. Xflex had eulogised her friend in a heartfelt note she shared on her Facebook page and also talked about everything that was great about the deceased. Beautiful ABU mass communications graduate dies on her way to her NYSC camp Facebook source: Etz Omx Xflex Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Nigerian lady whose arm was amputated 2 months ago shares recovery

Actress Oge Okoye visits resurrection pastor Alph Lukau for miracles, Daddy Freeze reacts

- Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye, has been spotted in the church of controversial South African pastor, Alph Lukau - The video which recently went viral showed the actress crying as she visited the pastor with her daughter - Nigerian on-air-personality, Daddy Freeze, has reacted to the short clip Nigerians are no doubt religious people and they often times hold their pastors or imams in high regard. Religious leaders wield great power seeing as their followers often hold on to their every word. In recent times, pastors have come under fire for their questionable teachings as well some of their miracles. One of them is the pastor of Alleluia Ministries, Alph Lukau. The negative spotlight shone on him after he claimed to resurrect a man from the dead and in the video the man obviously had signs of life before he was declared resurrected. Despite that, the pastor still commands a huge following and Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye, seems to be one of them. She was spotted at his church w

Nigerian police officers to face mass demotion - Commission reveals why

- The Police Service Commission (PSC) has reportedly set in motion plans to demote some police officers in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) - Officers who are going to face the axe are those whose promotions have been adjudged to be undeserving - The commission would also be promoting officers who were demoted for no justifiable reason The Police Service Commission (PSC) is reportedly ready to demote some police officers in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Those who fall into the category that may face the demotion are officers whose promotions have been tagged as “unmeritorious”, Daily Independent reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Investigations conducted by Daily Independent revealed that the PSC which sat on the matter on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27 reached the final decision to demote the affected officers. The committee also approved the promotion of officers who deserved it but who were allege

Heart-warming photos of Aisha Buhari and Dolapo Osinbajo displaying friendship goals

There are many things to love about the first lady Aisha Buhari and second lady, Dolapo Osinbajo and it is not just because they are both drop dead gorgeous and elegant women but the fact that they share a unique bond and have managed to cultivate a friendship that is appealing to millions of Nigerians. Beyond physical beauty, there is the heart and it is always easy to picture the quality of one's heart especially when they find themselves in a position of power and still find a way to show bits of care, support and love to people around them. Aisha and Dolapo are two powerful women who can do well staying in their lanes and minding their business but peace and love always triumphs the attitude of the ego. While they are from different tribes in Nigeria, they always act like sisters and that has in a way shown Nigerians what it means to co-exist peaceful with one another. The internet is currently buzzing over photos of the beautiful women displaying friendship goals and frankl

Harry Kane sends big warning to Tottenham, tells them what they must do for him to stay

- Harry Kane has revealed that he has the desire to play in the NFL - The 25-year-old Englishman also wants his club Tottenham to have ambition - Kane has netted 164 goals in 249 appearances for Spurs and has been linked with Real Madrid England international Harry Kane has hinted that he has the desire to play in the National Football League in America as he throws his future at Tottenham into doubt. Kane is viewed as one of the best front men currently playing in world football having netted 164 goals in 249 appearances for Tottenham. The striker has helped Tottenham from top six hopefuls to regular Champions League qualifiers as they are also in the quarterfinals of the 2018/19 Champions League. Harry Kane has now told Premier League side Tottenham that he wants the team to show their ambition if they want him to stay. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: Lucas Hernandez completes €80m move to Bayern M

Nigerian footballer Ahmed Musa reportedly gifts N250,000 to street cleaner in Delta

News making the round on social media has it that a prominent Nigerian footballer reportedly showed an act of kindness to a less privileged citizen of Delta state. The Nigerian footballer identified as Ahmed Musa, has been one that has made a reputation for himself when it comes to showing acts of benevolence to people who are in need. It was gathered that a woman had visited the Super Eagles camp in Delta state, in search of a menial job that would have offered her a meager pay of N3000. Coincidentally, during one of the training sessions at the camp, it was alleged that Musa had spotted a 3-year-old kid around the vicinity and brought him along into the team bus. READ ALSO: Forbes top 10 wealthiest celebrities in 2018 Few moments later, the footballer beckoned on the mother of the kid to have an interaction with her. The result of the conversation they both had however took a lucky turn for the poor woman, as it was reported that she received a credit alert that caused he

Abia poll was one of the most transparent in Nigeria - Ikpeazu says, as he collects return certificate

- Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and his deputy, Chief Ude Chukwu, have received their return certificate from INEC - The governor restated his commitment to embark on programmes that would fast track infrastructural development in the state - Ikpeazu also commended INEC for conducting in Abia, one of the most transparent elections in Nigeria - On his part, the state REC, Dr Joseph Iloh, appealed to the elected representatives to address the basic infrastructural needs of the people The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, March 27 issued a Certificate of Return to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and his deputy, Chief Ude Chukwu. Ikpeazu won the governorship election for a second tenure on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), NAN reports. READ ALSO: Okorocha’s administration vehemently denies taking loans Legit.ng gathers that speaking at the event which took place at the INEC office in Umuahia, the governor restated his commitment to

Aregbesola reacts to Adeleke’s win at tribunal, says the judgment can't stand

- The judgment of the Osun state election petitions tribunal in Abuja which pronounced Ademola Adeleke the winner of September 22, 2018 governorship election has been condemned - Rauf Aregbesola, former state governor, described the judgment as very strange and unknown to law - According to Aregbesola, the tribunal has effectively disenfranchised the legitimate voters in the 17 polling units and rendered the election undemocratic The former Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has spoken against the judgment of the Osun state election petitions tribunal sitting in Abuja which pronounced candidate of the PDP, Ademola Adeleke, winner of September 22, 2018 governorship election. Aregbesola, in a statement by his media adviser, Sola Fasure, said the report of the split judgment came to every watcher of political events in the state as a rude shock, The Nation reports. In the statement entitled: “This judgment cannot stand,” the former governor said the people of the state and the gov

Barcelona star Boateng shuns Lionel Messi, names the best player he has played with

- Kevin-Prince Boateng names Swedish star Ibrahimovic as the best player he has played with - The Ghanaian played along with the 37-year-old while at AC Milan and won the Serie A title - Boateng ignored his teammate Messi when asked the question because they have not had enough time on the pitch Barcelona forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has named former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the best player he has ever played with. The Ghanaian forward joined the Catalans during the January transfer window from Serie A side Sassuolo on a short term deal. Since his winter transfer move to the Camp Nou, Boateng has featured just twice in all competitions - which means he has had limited time with the Argentine on the pitch. READ ALSO : Gernot Rohr insists Super Eagles are ready for 2019 AFCON Championship He however snubbed his current teammate Lionel Messi when asked the question in a quickfire Q&A with Barca TV. Boateng and Ibrahimovic both played for AC Milan in th

Nigerian cross-dresser Bobrisky buys N20 million Mercedes Benz, bestie Tonto Dikeh celebrates with him (photos)

A popular cross dresser has taken to social media to share photos of a brand new multi-million naira automobile he just purchased. Nigerian cross-dresser Okuneye Idris, who is popularly known as Bobrisky , recently took to his Instagram page to congratulate himself as he shared the news of his latest achievement with his followers. The much talked about personality shared photos of a brand new Mercedes Benz worth about N20 million, as he revealed that the car was a gift he had used to compensate himself. Sharing the photos, Bobrisky said: "A little gift from me to myself. Thank God. Thank to @m_jautos for getting me a bad machine." Nigerian cross-dress Bobrisky. Photo: @bobrisky222 Source: Instagram READ ALSO: 12 Times Celebs Flaunted Their Mind-blowing Wealth on Instagram See a screenshot of his post below: Screenshot from Bobrisky's page. Photo: @bobrisky222 Source: Instagram PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app Joining him in cele

Imo govt has no outstanding debt within, outside Nigeria - Okorocha’s administration denies taking loans

- The Imo state government under Rochas Okorocha has stated that is has no outstanding debts with any bank within or outside Nigeria - The govt urged banks with contrary claims to come forward with evidence of the transactions within seven days - The Okorocha administration also said it had paid workers’ salaries up to February 2019 and would soon commence with payment of March salaries - The administration said it came up with this position because the PDP is synonymous with falsehood and propaganda Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo says the state government has no outstanding debts with any bank within or outside the country. Sam Onwuemeodo, the chief press secretary to Okorocha, disclosed this in a statement in Owerri on Wednesday, March 27, NAN reports. READ ALSO: Osun tribunal ruling: Issue Certificate of Return to Adeleke - NANS to INEC Legit.ng gathers that Onwuemeodo urged banks with claims to come forward with evidence of the transaction within seven days. He also advi

Barcelona star Boateng shuns Lionel Messi, names the best player he has played with

- Kevin-Prince Boateng names Swedish star Ibrahimovic as the best player he has played with - The Ghanaian played along with the 37-year-old while at AC Milan and won the Serie A title - Boateng ignored his teammate Messi when asked the question because they have not had enough time on the pitch Barcelona forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has named former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the best player he has ever played with. The Ghanaian forward joined the Catalans during the January transfer window from Serie A side Sassuolo on a short term deal. Since his winter transfer move to the Camp Nou, Boateng has featured just twice in all competitions - which means he has had limited time with the Argentine on the pitch. READ ALSO : Gernot Rohr insists Super Eagles are ready for 2019 AFCON Championship He however snubbed his current teammate Lionel Messi when asked the question in a quickfire Q&A with Barca TV. Boateng and Ibrahimovic both played for AC Milan in th

Jubilation as BUK gets 36 new professors, 40 associate professors, 227 students awarded scholarship

- Bayero University Kano has promoted 36 of its academic members to the rank of professorship - The institution also approved the promotion of its 40 teaching staff to the ranks of associate professorship - In the same vein, 227 students of the institution have been awarded scholarship by philanthropists The governing council of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has conferred the revered academic tittles of professorship and associate professorship to 36 and 40 members of its academic staff respectively. The development was disclosed by the BUK registrar, Hajiya Fatima Binta Mohammed, who said the promotion was approved at the 13th governing council meeting of the university held on Thursday, March 7, 2019, Daily Trust reports. Legit.ng gathers that the appointments took effect from October 2018 according to Hajiya Mohammed, who also doubles as the secretary of the council. READ ALSO: I'll end huger, suffering - Late Audu’s son promises as he declares for Kogi governorship The

Revealed! Here’s why Jose Mourinho is glued to his phone since Man United sack

- Jose Mourinho is eyeing a return to club management - but he's still waiting for the right club to reach him - The 56-year-old claimed he wants to return to management in June ahead of the 2019/20 campaign - Mourinho has been repeatedly linked as a possible successor to PSG’s Thomas Tuchel Jose Mourinho is keen on returning to coaching role as he awaits the club to contact him. The 56-year-old Portuguese tactician is hardly seen without his mobile phone nearby since he was fired by Manchester United mid-December. The Sun claim Mourinho has rejected about four job offers this March alone, but he is eager to return to club football in June, ahead of preparations for the 2019/20 campaign. And since setting a target to for the right job, Mourinho always have his phone in sight. READ ALSO: Barcelona set to offload French centre-back Samuel Umtiti for around €70m to €90m The former Chelsea boss appears ready to take his calls even while watching football in a stadium or taki

Nigerian newspaper review for March 28: Court permits Atiku, PDP to serve petition on Buhari through APC

The main headlines of mainstream Nigerian newspapers of Thursday, March 28, are focused on the approval of the court for PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar , to serve petition on President Muhammadu Buhari through APC, race for leadership of the ninth National Assembly among others. The Guardian reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, was on Wednesday, March 27, given permission by the Court of Appeal to serve his petition on President Muhammadu Buhari through substituted means. According to counsel to Atiku and the PDP, Chris Uche (SAN), serving the president the petition personally has become practically impossible. He requested that the president be served through substituted means, which the court granted. READ ALSO: Why we have not gotten to Aso Rock to congratulate Buhari on his re-election - CAN The counsel predicated his application on seven grounds with a 17-paragraph affidavit as well as a further affidavit