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- The Independent National Electoral Commission has advised politicians aggrieved over the outcome of the 2019 general elections to go to court - The commission says if the aggrieved politicians have genuine case, they should redress in court - The electoral umpire says seeking redress in a law court is consistent with the culture of democracy as opposed to resorting to self-help Politicians aggrieved over the outcome of the just concluded general elections have been advised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to seek redress in court. The advice was given on Thursday, March 28, by the national commissioner supervising Plateau, Niger, Kaduna states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Professor Antonia Okoosi-Simbine, The Sun reports. Legit.ng gathers that Okoosi-Simbine gave the advice shortly before presenting certificate of return to the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-rufai. READ ALSO: INEC to canvass NASS for creation of electoral offences commissio...

- The federal government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed how much it saves monthly through Information technology (IT) - The director general of NITDA, Isa Ali Pantami, said that the federal government saves N24.7 billion each month through IT - Pantami revealed that the federal government, through the e-Governance, has blocked a lot of leakages Isa Ali Pantami, the director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that the federal government secures not less than N24.7 billion each month through the deployment of Information technology (IT). READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Pantami revealed that the federal government, through the e-Governance, a lot of leakages have been blocked through the used of IT, adding that this has integrated the nation's revenue, Daily Trust reports. He said: “With the implementation of Treasury...

- Didier Drogba has been sued by a Canadian shoemaker for £1m - The Chelsea legend failed to show up in one of the events he was meant to appear in an event in London - Drogba retired from international football last November after representing Phoenix rising for just one year Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has been sued for £1 million by a Canadian shoemaker for deliberately avoiding an at London's Selfridges event in 2017. The 41-year-old was said to have struck an informal agreement to promote Jordan Pascal's luxury JAD brand during his reign at Montreal Impact three seasons ago SunSport however report that Pascal has now sued the former Ivorian striker for £1.25million in lost earnings, expenses and damages. READ ALSO: Chelsea vs Barcelona: Makelele threatened to break Ronaldinho's leg during UCL clash Pascal says in his lawsuit: " Even though the contract was not formally signed, Drogba explicitly accepted its terms . " His behaviour trapped me in a ...

- Alex Iwobi visits his his uncle and Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha -The 21-year-old featured for Nigeria against Seychelles and Egypt in Asaba - Okocha appreciated the surprise visit and posted their picture on his Instagram Alex Iwobi paid a visit to his uncle and Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha after international duties with Nigeria. The Arsenal attacker was paraded in Nigeria's victory over Seychelles and Egypt played at the Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba. READ ALSO: Gonzalo Higuain announces retirement from international outings with Argentina In both games during the international break, the 21-year-old was played in the No.10 role just like his uncle did during his spell with the national team. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng The Nigerian legend took to his Instagram handle and shared a picture of both of them with a caption: “Guess who stopped by to see his uncle #big17 big up." PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get...

- Alex Iwobi visits his his uncle and Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha -The 21-year-old featured for Nigeria against Seychelles and Egypt in Asaba - Okocha appreciated the surprise visit and posted their pix on his Instagram Alex Iwobi paid a visit to his uncle and Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha after international duties with Nigeria. The Arsenal attacker was parade in Nigeria's victory over Seychelles and Egypt played the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. READ ALSO: Gonzalo Higuain announces retirement from international outings with Argentina In both games during the international break, the 21-year-old was played more in the No.10 role just like his uncle did during his spell with the national team. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng The Nigerian legend took to his Instagram handle and shared a picture of both of them with a caption: "The Real Jay Jay on Instagram: “Guess who stopped by to see his uncle #big17 big up." PAY ATTENTION: Install ...

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was barred from participating in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Rivers state has called for a fresh election for the governorship seat in the state, Daily Independent reports. Tonye Cole said he lacked of confidence in the system by the two major parties involved in the contest, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Action Congress (AAC). In a statement released on Thursday, March 28, Cole warned that any result emerging from the process commenced on March 9 will not be acceptable to the losing party. Stating that he was however silent on his own involvement in a fresh election, Cole said the mutual suspicion between the two parties and the acrimony that has followed is suspicious and totally compromised. READ ALSO: Full list of APC, PDP elected Assembly members in Sokoto Cole said: “If there is one thing that I am certain of, it is that the entire election of March 9th is totally and completely compromised...

Zahra Elise became famous due to her incredible body shape and a significant influence on social media, even though she does not like when someone compares her with Kim Kardashian or any other celebrity with a hot and curved booty. She currently holds the title of the fastest growing fitness models in America and the whole world. What do you know about her? Read on Image: Instagram.com, @zahraelise Source: Instagram If you have not heard about this magnificent woman yet, you probably will want to after looking at her Instagram photos. Zahra Elise bio Zahra Elise is a famous American fitness model and Instagram personality, who gained popularity due to her unusual beauty and body shape. She was born on 30th of December, 1993 at Virginia Beach, Virginia. The woman is 25 years old. There is no information about her parents and siblings. She was raised and got her primary education at Temecula, California. Looking at her pictures, we can notice, that she looks unique and unu...

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said it remained apolitical and would congratulate and rejoice with whoever wins the presidential election in the country. Daily Trust reports that CAN made this known on Thursday, March 28, while denying being under pressure to congratulate President Buhari on his re-election. The association president, Samson Ayokunle, in a statement, by his media aide, Bayo Oladeji, said: ''It is a normal thing for CAN to rejoice and to congratulate whoever wins the presidential poll in the country because of its political neutrality. READ ALSO: Senators-elect caution Buhari, say Tinubu men must not be allowed to take over NASS ''We have been doing this before. We did it in 2015 and we are wondering why it has to be different this year.” Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Christian Association of Nigeria said it had not gone to Aso Rock to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election. Christian body said it was waiting fo...

The management of a popular club in Lagos has taken to social media with a post threatening to release the names of popular figures with outstanding debts. In a photo post that surfaced on the Instagram page of the club identified as Escape Lagos, the management made its intentions known about releasing a list of debtors that includes celebrities, top politicians, internet fraudsters and slay queens that have all refused to pay up their bills after enjoying a nice time in the club. The photo was accompanied with a caption in which the management further revealed the need to put sentiments aside and deny the popular submission that customers should not be exposed in a bid to enjoy a healthy business to customer relationship. Heeding this submission in the past had led to the management of the club keeping mute on their defectors, but this unfortunately, led to the business closing down. READ ALSO: Top 5 Clubs To Groove In Lagos See the post below: PAY ATTENTION: Read best ...

- Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd) says Nigeria has about 15 million drug addicts - Marwa is the chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse - The retired general made the disclosure when he met with critical stakeholders in Katsina state Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd) has said Nigeria has about 15 million drug addicts. Vanguard reports that the disclosure was made in Katsina state when the retired general met with critical stakeholders. Legit.ng notes that Marwa said: "The global average rating of drug use and abuse is at five per cent, but in Nigeria, we are at 15 per cent. We have an emergency situation before us regarding the issue of drugs abuse in Nigeria. READ ALSO: INEC to canvass NASS for creation of electoral offences commission “These prompted the Federal Government to raise the committee to proffer recommendations and steps to be taken to reso...

- A Nigerian man identified as Bob-Manuel Don-Christian on Facebook has accused his wife of cheating - The obviously angered man took to social media to bash his wife and accused her of bringing home another man's child - Bob and his wife have been married for 12 years and reports claim that his source of infidelity news is his girlfriend who has been with lately All is fair in love and war but it seems that a woman has had her family torn apart over news of infidelity. A Nigerian man identified as Bob-Manuel Don-Christian on Facebook, recently shared a photo of his family and accused his wife of 12 years of cheating and deceitfully letting him take another man's child as his own. Bob who sounded jilted called his wife names and stated that they had been hoping for a male child in their home and it turns out his wife crossed the line to make sure she mothered a male child for her husband. Bob-Manuel sounded sure when he claimed that the child is not his and his wife cheated...

find her, the family of the young kid has reached out to Legit.ng with the hope that it will spur Nigerians to join in a concerted effort to find the child who is believed to be out there somewhere. According to Peter Joseph Noviyon, the person who reached out to Legit.ng, the young girl's name is Ojo Esther. As the report goes, she went to a Lagos-based church with her parents. However, before the end of the morning service, it was discovered that she had gone missing. To this effect, an alarm has been raised by the family and relatives of the young girl. Peter also shared a photo of the beautiful girl with Legit.ng. The source also revealed that she has been missing since Sunday, March 24, 2019 around 12:30pm. READ ALSO: Mum and her 3 kids declared missing in Lagos actually fled from abusive husband (photos') She got missing at a branch of Mountain of Fire church located in Pen cinema, Agege, Lagos. Peter also gave details as to how anyone willing to reveal information ...

From April 2019, people found engaged in gay practice and adultery will start finding death sentence by stoning hang around their necks as Brunei plans to incorporate full strict Shariah law into its penal code. CNN reports that the new strict new laws, which were announced in 2014, have been rolled out gradually with the latest phase of implementation quietly announced on the Brunei attorney general's website on December 29, 2018. Legit.ng gathers that the new penal code will be fully implemented on April 3, and individuals found guilty will be stoned to death before a group of Muslims who will stand as witnesses. READ ALSO: Senators-elect caution Buhari, say Tinubu men must not be allowed to take over NASS Announcing the new development, Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkia, vowed that his government will not leave stones unturned in ensuring that the new laws stay. He said: "This government does not expect other people to accept and agree with it, but that it would suff...

- Gonzalo Higuain has called it quits with international football - The 31-year-old has played 75 games and scored 31 goals for the Albiceleste - Higuain missed winning the three finals with the Lionel Messi-led Argentina Gonzalo Higuain he announced his retirement from international football with his country Argentina. The Chelsea loanee has made 75 appearances for the Albiceleste scoring 31 goals but has not played since their ouster at the 2018 World Cup. "I've made the decision because I want to enjoy my family, I want to spend time with my daughter and at the same time I feel that I gave my country everything I could," Higuain said. "I'm fully focused on my commitment to Chelsea. "The Premier League is amazing and I really want to enjoy it. It's very competitive indeed." READ ALSO: Nikki Bella announces retirement from WWE in emotional farewell The 31-year-old has played in three major competitions with Argentina including the 2014...

- Teenage Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has taken to social media to release new gorgeous photos - The star also made sure to share some motivation with her fans - According to the teenager, she is young, hot and getting it The Nigerian entertainment industry is a very vibrant one and some people have been lucky enough to profit from it and live a very glamorous lifestyle. Teenage Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, is on the list of Nigeria celebs who seem to be living their best lives. With several endorsements and properties, it is no wonder that the teenager has fans and haters alike. She recently took to her Instagram page to show a bit of her glamorous lifestyle while also advising fans to live their best lives because haters will talk regardless. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Regina wrote: "You’re still going to get criticized, so you might as well do what you want." READ ALSO: Personal letter ...

- Mathew Ugwueze, a member of Enugu state House of Assembly, has urged politicians in the state to accept the outcome of 2019 elections in good faith - The lawmaker advised the contestants to desist from contesting the result of the election in court - Ugwueze, who could not secure his reelection into the House, congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, for his reelection A member of Enugu state House of Assembly, Matthew Ugwueze, has appealed to politicians who lost in the 2019 general elections in the state, especially the governorship to accept the outcome of the exercise and desist from contesting the result in court. Legit.ng regional reporter in Enugu, Ikpechukwu Chinedu, reports that Ugwueze, who is the chairman, House committee on education and science and technology, made the call at a media interaction in Enugu. He congratulated the governor-elect and governor of the state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and all the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for recording impre...

The debate on whether Marvel is better than DC will not end any time soon. Anyway, Marvel Comics’ X-Men properties will impress you regardless of your side of the divide on the Marvel-DC debate. At this point, you should have watched The Gifted if you are into the X-Men film series. If that is the case, the name Natalie Alyn Lind is no strange one. What more should you know about her? Image: instagram.com, @natalynlind Source: UGC As you read further, you will get to know the personal and professional details of this talented American actress whose star is rising. The information below will cover her age, height, relationships, and acting roles. Let us dive in. Who is Natalie Alyn Lind? She is a prolific actress of American descent and has been active since 2006. At the age of 4 years old, she had already booked her first guest role. READ ALSO: Zulay Henao bio: age, net worth, husband and hot photos How old is Natalie Alyn Lind? The Natalie Alyn Lind age is no private affai...

Humanity has long realised the price of well-being, devoting wise health quotes to this topic which serve as a means of transmitting the knowledge and experience of the older generation to the younger one. The thought that it is necessary to be careful about your wellness follows with the understanding of the value of well-being and the devastating effects of diseases. Image: unsplash.com (modified by author) Source: UGC Sayings and wise thoughts of great and famous people always attract attention. Sometimes they make us smile, but to a greater extent, they make us think. Health quotes Health quotes have reached our generation from the ancient doctors, philosophers, scientists, researchers, writers, who assert the supremacy of well-being over everything else in life. In their quotations, they not only state the facts but recommend or reject, warn or teach, approve or condemn. Our collection of statements contains many wise thoughts about human well-being. "Over the past t...

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be paid half of what Jose Mourinho was getting as Man United manager - The Norwegian replaced Mourinho on an interim basis in mid-December but has been appointed permanent manager - Solskjaer's £7.5m salary is a far cry from Pep Guardiola's £15m annual salary Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will earn half of Jose Mourinho’s salary after signing a permanent deal with Manchester United on Thursday, March 28, at Old Trafford. According to UK Sun citing the Mirror, the Norwegian, who penned a three-year contract is expected to pocket about 50 percent of what United splashed out on Mourinho. A further breakdown of Solskjaer’s wages at Old Trafford will see his salary at £7.5million as against Mourinho’s £15m. READ ALSO: Bookmakers tip Solskjaer to be sacked as Man United manager in 2019 That amount translates to £145k-a-week of what Paul Pogba earns and less than a third of Alexis Sanchez’s salary. But it is a big lift from the £400k Solskjaer was reporte...