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- The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has said that 3.5 million Nigerians consume tobacco daily - The group also said that out of that figure are 250,000 children between the ages of 10 and 14 years - ERA/FoEN added that 16,100 people die annually due to the consumption of tobacco products The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has revealed that 3.5 million Nigerians smoke tobacco products every day. The group organized hundreds of youths in a peaceful march in Abuja on Wednesday, April 3, to encourage the passage of the National Tobacco Control (NTC) Act, The Guardian reports. READ ALSO: PDP planning to frustrate Lawan’s ambition in 9th Senate - APC sources The group also revealed that over 250,000 children within the ages of 10 and 14 years are among those who smoke tobacco in the country. Akinbode Oluwafemi, who headed the march from Unity Fountain to the area close to the National Assembly Complex said tha

- The federal government has renamed the federal teaching hospital Abakaliki to Alex Ekwueme University Teaching Hospital - Ahmed Ramalan, the chairman of the hospital’s board, said Isaac Adewole, the minister of health, gave the approval on behalf of the government - Ramalan said the request for the renaming was made by the university and the federal ministry of health graciously approved it The federal government has approved the renaming of Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA) to Alex Ekwueme University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Alhaji Ahmed Ramalan, the chairman of the hospital’s board, disclosed this on Wednesday, April 4, in Abakaliki while addressing newsmen. He said the renaming is with immediate effect. Ramalan said Isaac Adewole, the minister of health, gave the approval on behalf of the government as it is important to bring the action to the notice of the people of Ebonyi and Nigerians. READ ALSO: Just in: NJC recommends Onnoghen for compulsory retirement

- Four secondary school students in Ajegunle have made Nigeria proud - The students invented a device that would improve the lives of Nigerians - It was gathered that the students had created a mobile traffic light that is powered by solar energy Blessing Omosebi, Sarah Onabanjo, Uchechukwu Fedricks and Emmanuel Anyanwu have invented a product that would improve the lives of Nigerians especially those who commute in traffic congested areas. The four talented secondary school students invented a mobile solar traffic light. The students, who attend Caro Favoured School in Ajegunle area of Lagos state, invented the traffic light for a competition. According to reports, Omosebi Onabanjo, Fedricks and Anyanwu, who are all in their final year of secondary school, created the mobile traffic light as contestants in the Junior Achievers of Nigeria (JAN) competition. 4 secondary school students produce mobile solar traffic light in Ajegunle, Lagos Source: Vanguard Source: Depositphotos

- Antonio Valencia is now expected to leave Manchester United this summer - His father Luis confirmed that his son has gotten an offer to play in MLS - Injuries and lack of active playing times this season is forcing Valencia out of Man United Antonio Valencia's father Luis has confirmed that his son could be facing the exit doors this summer at Manchester United after receiving offer from an unnamed MLS club. The 33-year-old Ecuadorian football star has made only five appearances for Manchester United in the Premier League during this campaign after struggling with injuries. Valencia's current contract at Manchester United will expire this summer, and Old Trafford chiefs have not held any talk of him signing another deal. Should Manchester United fail to tie him down to a new deal, Antonio Valencia will leave the Premier League side on a free transfer this summer. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ AL

- Thirty two science-based lecturers in public higher institutions in Kano state have been sponsored to study in France - Malam Bashir Ado, chairman of the state government/French Embassy Joint Scholarship Beneficiaries, commended Governor Abdullahi Ganduje for the sponsorship - According to Ado, said the state has the highest number of foreign sponsored students in France from 2016 to date Kano state government has entered into an agreement with the French authorities, for the sponsorship of about 32 science-based lecturers in public higher institutions. This is contained in a statement signed by Abba Anwar, the chief press secretary to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Daily Trust reports. The statement read: ''The programme is being coordinated under the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Higher Education, Usaini Akilu Jarma. The state paid all its dues to the French authorities directly, with no third party engagement. READ ALSO: NJC recommends Onnog

- A Nigerian man has lamented his ordeal in the hands of scammers on social media - According to Tunji Ayobami the fraudster who identified himself as Dino Melaye asked for N20,000 so that he would get N200,000 in exchange - Tunji fell for the trick before the fraudster went incommunicado Nigerians are known for many things all over the world but one negative thing that seems to stand out is the high rate of internet fraud in the country. A number of Nigerians have tarnished the country’s image at home and even in foreign places. Legit.ng has gathered the report of a young man who was scammed by an online fraudster who pretended to be Senator Dino Melaye. The fraudster had lured his unsuspecting victim, Tunji Ayobami, with the juicy offer of helping him transform N20k to N200k. Well there is a common saying that only greedy people get scammed and that seems to be the case here. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Tunji wasted

- Antonio Valencia is now expected to leave Manchester United this summer - His father Luis confirmed that his son has gotten an offer to play in MLS - Injuries and lack of active playing times this season is forcing Valencia out of Man United Antonio Valencia's father Luis has confirmed that his son could be facing the exit doors this summer at Manchester United after receiving offer from an unnamed MLS club. The 33-year-old Ecuadorian football star has made only five appearances for Manchester United in the Premier League during this campaign after struggling with injuries. Valencia's current contract at Manchester United will expire this summer, and Old Trafford chiefs have not hold any talk of him signing another deal. Should Manchester United fail to tie him down to a new deal, then Antonio Valencia will leave the Premier League side on a free transfer this summer. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores RE

- Kingsley Moghalu, candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the just concluded presidential election alleged that his party’s votes were stolen during the election - According to the result announced by INEC, Moghalu polled 21,886 votes - Moghalu however said that he would not challenge the result of the election at the tribunal. The presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu, has claimed that his party’s votes were stolen during the February 23 election. Moghalu who disclosed this while speaking with an online news platform, The Interview, said he had credible indications of fraud in the presidential election in which he polled 21,886 Going further, he dismissed the figure but said he would not challenge the result of the election at the tribunal. READ ALSO: NJC recommends Onnoghen for compulsory retirement “As the presidential candidate of the YPP my personal view was that, although the election was marred by many irregularities, t

- Antonio Valencia is now expected to leave Manchester United this summer - His father Luis confirmed that his son has gotten an offer to play in MLS - Injuries and lack of active playing times this season is forcing Valencia out at Man United Antonio Valencia's father Luis has confirmed that his son could be facing the exit doors this summer at Manchester United after receiving offer from an unnamed MLS club. The 33-year-old Ecuadorian football star has made only five appearances for Manchester United in the Premier League during this campaign after struggling with injuries. Valencia's current contract at Manchester United will expire this summer, and Old Trafford chiefs hold any talk of him signing another deal. Should Manchester United fail to tie him down to a new deal, then Antonio Valencia will leave the Premier League side on a free transfer this summer. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO:

A hilarious video is currently making rounds in the online community and it shows two men of the Nigerian army meting out punishment on a masquerade. For many pedestrians in this part of the world who often take to the road on a daily basis, the offsetting sound of car horns and reckless bus drivers are not the only things they have to deal with, harassment from masquerades also makes the count. From boxing unsuspecting people into corners in a bid to coarse them into parting with their money, to using their long whips to terrorize anyone that does not bend to their will, the excesses of these masquerades are hard to go unnoticed. A particular one however met with his water-loo as he was recently accosted by two Nigerian soldiers who gave him a taste of his own medicine for terrorizing residents in the Fadeyi area of Lagos. READ ALSO: Masquerade becomes an evangelist six months after a pastor preached to him (photos) In the video, the man who was clad in his masquerade attire wa

- Nigerian security agencies are cooperating to address security challenges in the country - The issue of kidnapping and armed banditry along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway and Kaduna-Birnin Gwari axis is t the forefront - The Nigerian Air Force is offering real time ‪geospatial and imagery intelligence whilst making available its air assets The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reiterated its commitment to support the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies with real time ‪geospatial and imagery intelligence whilst making available its air assets for the ‬conduct of tactical air support missions and ‪increasing the frequency of air reconnaissance along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway and Kaduna-Birnin Gwari axis. This is part of inter-agency cooperation to address security challenges in the country, especially the issue of kidnapping and armed banditry along the route. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, disclosed this on Wedn

- Alvaro Morata could miss top of the table clash with Barcelona at the Camp Nou - The Atletico Madrid star sprained his ankle in their 2-0 win over Girona in midweek - Diego Costa is also a major doubt for the clash after he was unused against Girona Alvaro Morata is a major doubt for Atletico Madrid's crucial La Liga clash with Barcelona on Saturday, March 6, at the Camp Nou. The Spain international sprained his ankle in their midweek 2-0 home win over Girona and Atletico have confirmed the injury. Barcelona did not state how long the player will stay on the sidelines but according to Spanish media, the Chelsea loanee will be out for the next two weeks. READ ALSO: Samuel Umtiti insists he will remain at Barcelona amid interest from Arsenal Reports also claim that the Los Rojiblancos have shortages in attack ahead of their crunch game at the Camp Nou which could decide who wins the La Liga title. Diego Costa on the other hand, faces a late fitness test after missing the

- An FCT High Court judge has sentenced one Enabulele Osazee Frank who posed as a US soldier to 30 days in prison with an option of a N25,000 fine - Enabulele was among six suspected “yahoo yahoo boys" arrested in Abuja by EFCC operatives on May 11, 2018 - The suspect reportedly posed as the soldier to fraudulently induce one Camela Johnson to deliver the sum of $10,000 - The judge considered the defendant’s plea bargain agreement as well as the plea of his counsel, while delivering judgment One Enabulele Osazee Frank, who posed as a United States Major Barnett Edward, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison with an option of a N25,000 fine by Justice Danlami Senchi of an FCT High Court sitting in Jabi. The development was made public on the Facebook page of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ ALSO: El-Rufai’s convoy foils kidnap attempt on Kaduna-Abuja road Legit.ng notes that the anti-graft commission said Enabulele was among six suspected “yahoo y

- The southeast All Progressives Congress has endorsed Abia lawmaker, Nkiru Onyejeocha, as 9th speaker - Southeast APC said Onyejeocha was over qualified in terms of experience in politics, human development and management - The party stalwarts said their endorsement would settle the problem of gender inequality in the country The southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) publicity secretaries have endorsed Nkiru Onyejeocha representing Isiukwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia for speaker, House of Representatives. The publicity secretaries made their position known in Enugu on Wednesday, April 4, while briefing journalists on the forthcoming 9th Assembly. The APC publicity secretary in Abia, Benedict Godson, said that Onyejeocha was over qualified in terms of experience in politics, human development and management. READ ALSO: Just in: NJC recommends Onnoghen for compulsory retirement Godson said that Onyejeocha was coming to the House of Representative for the fourt

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to overhaul his squad at the end of the season after disappointing defeat to Wolves - Man United manager is understood to have identified the players he will sell - Sanchez and Valencia are among the six squad members who the Norwegian wants to offload Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is reportedly planning to overhaul his squad at the end of this season. Reports revealed that the Norwegian tactician has listed six players he will not be needing when the 2019-20 season kicks off later in the year. Solskjaer returned to Old Trafford on manager's capacity last December - replacing under-fire Jose Mourinho as the head coach of the club. READ ALSO: Usain Bolt, former world and Olympics champions races taxi and wins And he was impressive all through his interim reign, losing just about four matches in his first three months in charge of the team. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have recorded poor results in the recent past, that have

- Photo of a middle-aged man selling doughnuts in Uyo has captured the hearts of many social media users - According to reports, the yet-to-be identified man is a student at University of Uyo and uses the doughnut business to support his family and finance his education - Many people are calling out to well-meaning Nigerians to assist the focused man Life can be tough but the ability to press on is what makes a courageous human. The photo of a middle-aged man hawking doughnuts has gone viral and many people are singing praises about his dedication to making an honest living and making the best out of his situation. A Twitter user identified as Phillip Obin shared the photo of the man selling his doughnuts while neatly dressed and revealed that he is a student of University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and uses the business to cater for his family as well as finance his education. Many social media users who know him have sang his praises and stated that he is very neat, focused and always min

- Great Ovedje Ogboru, has assured the people of Delta state that he will reclaim the APC's stolen governorship mandate - Ogboro was the governorship candidate of the party in the 2019 general election - The Delta state gubernatorial election was won by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ifeanyi Okowa Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta state, Great Ovedje Ogboru, has assured the people of the state that he will reclaim the party's stolen governorship mandate. Ogboru gave the assurance in his Abraka country home, Ethiope East local government area of the state, on Wednesday, April 3, Vanguard reports. Legit.ng gathers that the APC candidate said the party had filed its petition to challenge alleged illegalities committed by the Peoples Democratic Party during the governorship election. READ ALSO: Stolen guber mandate of APC in Sokoto will soon be retrieved - Wamakko He said: “Fellow Deltans, I want to salute all of you for

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to overhaul his squad at the end of the season after disappointing defeat to Wolves - Man United manager is understood to have identified the players he will sell - Sanchez and Valencia are among the six squad members who the Norwegian wants to offload Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is reportedly planning to overhaul his squad at the end of this season. Reports revealed that the Norwegian tactician has listed six players he will not be needing when the 2019-20 season kicks off later in the year. Solskjaer returned to Old Trafford on manager's capacity last December - replacing under-fire Jose Mourinho as the head coach of the club. READ ALSO: Usain Bolt, former world and Olympics champions races taxi and wins And he was impressive all through his interim reign, losing just about four matches in his first three months in charge of the team. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have recorded poor results in the recent past, that have

The Nigerian newspaper review of Thursday, April 4, leads with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his initiatives that are recovering the nation's economy from recession. This Day reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday, April 3, said that Nigerian economy is on its way to full recovery, adding that this was due to the economic initiatives of President Muhammadu Buhari. The IMF said: “Executive Directors welcomed Nigeria’s ongoing economic recovery, accompanied by reduced inflation and strengthened reserve buffers.” It revealed that inflation dropped to 11.4% at end-2018, reflecting declining food price inflation, weak consumer demand, a somewhat stable exchange rate and tight monetary policy during most of 2018. Nigerian newspaper review for This Day on Thursday, April 4 Source: UGC Punch reports that there have been reactions to Aliko Dangote's advice to state governors in northern Nigeria to do th

- Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s convoy foiled an attempted kidnapping along Kaduna-Abuja road on Wednesday, April 3 - The governor reportedly sighted dozens of vehicles parked by frightened citizens at Akilubu village and was intimated that kidnappers were ahead - The governor’s security detail sprung into action and cleared the criminals off the road; after which he directed that wounded travelers be rushed to the nearest hospital An attempted kidnapping of motorists along Kaduna-Abuja road was foiled by the convoy of Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday afternoon, April 3. According to Premium Times, the governor’s media aide, Samuel Aruwan, sent out a press statement making the development public. READ ALSO: Senate counters Buhari on refunds to Delta, Taraba Legit.ng gathers that Aruwan disclosed that while enroute to Abuja, the governor sighted dozens of vehicles parked by citizens at Akilubu village around 3:40pm. He said the villagers were alarmed that kidnappers wer

- Samuel Umtiti reportedly claims he will be staying at Barcelona next season - The Frenchman has fallen from the club's pecking order after months on the sidelines - Umtiti has been linked to join Premier League giants Arsenal next summer Samuel Umtiti has insisted he wants to stay at Barcelona despite being linked with Premier League side Arsenal. The France international has been plagued with series of knee problems in recent months and has lost his place to fellow countryman Clement Lenglet. Lenglet has stepped up his game while Umtiti was recovering on the sidelines, casting doubts over Umtiti's long term future at the Camp Nou. READ ALSO: Man City vs Cardiff City: De Bruyne, Sane score as City move top EPL table And a number of top European clubs have lined up for the World Cup winner, with many of them waiting for him to make a decision about his future at Barca. Arsenal are among the teams waiting to cash-in on the Frenchman as they are in dire need of a centra