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- An election petition tribunal will begin its sitting in Adamawa state in consideration of complaints arising from the 2019 elections - The tribunal confirms that it has received 19 petitions concerning the recently conducted elections in the state - The petitions so far received concern the senatorial, House of Representatives and Assembly elections An election petition tribunal set up to look into the 2019 exercise in Adamawa state is set to commence its inaugural sitting with its official disclosing that it already has 19 complaints. Legit.ng understands that the inaugural sitting of the tribunal has been slated for Monday, April 8, 2019, at the new high court complex in Jimeta, Yola, at 11am. A notice of the sitting signed by the secretary of the tribunal, Godwin Agbo, confirmed this on Saturday, April 6. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The governorship election in the state was won by the candidate of the People...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, April 6, said that no state in Nigeria is currently under the control and influence of Boko Haram insurgent group. In a press release of the event obtained by Legit.ng , Buhari said that his administration is doing everything possible to conquer the war against terrorism in Nigeria, adding that the military has recaptured all territories held by Boko Haram in 2014 and also freed thousands of Nigerians held against their will by the insurgent group. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda While addressing the world economic forum in Jordan, Buhari said that the world has changed and asked every nation to be collaborative. He said: “Today, I am pleased to say no territory in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is held or controlled by Boko Haram. We are extremely grateful to the many countries that have stood with Nigeria to confront this global scourge and in particular, the Kingdom of Jordan un...

A civil servant kidnapped along Abuja-Kaduna expressway, Muntari Yusuf, has been released by his abductors. Yusuf who is the general manager (public relations) of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET), was kidnapped on Tuesday, April 2 along the notorious Kaduna-Abuja expressway. PRNigeria reports that he was freed Friday, April 5 by his abductors on the eve of his daughter’s wedding. The NiMET’s official who recently survived a ghastly motor accident with multiple fractures, also successfully gave out his daughter, Hassana Mukhtar Yusuf, to Saifullah Abdulaziz, in marriage this Saturday, April 6. READ ALSO: Lagos governor-elect Sanwo-olu visits family of Kolade Johnson, killed by policemen It was learnt that family members and well-wishers of the NiMET senior staff, rallied round to raise the money for the kidnappers, four days he was taken into hostage. The wedding Fatiha ceremony was held at the Barhim Housing Estate’s Jumuat Mosque in Katsina state, after his freedom. L...

Memphis Depay, former Man United winger, is linked with a switch to Liverpool as possible replacement for Sadio Mane in the summer. According to Metro citing L’Équipe, the 25-year-old Dutch international, who joined Man United from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015, struggled from form and confidence under Louis van Gaal and later Jose Mourinho. However, since Depay was sent packing by the Portuguese tactician over 24 months ago, the Dutchman has rediscovered his scoring ways netting 30 times in 80 Ligue 1 games. READ ALSO: Arsenal will not make top 4 if Everton win, says Gunners boss Unai Emery The report further revealed that Depay is eager to leave Lyon for one of Europe’s top clubs in the coming window. Despite United having the option of first refusal in his contract at Lyon, it is unlikely Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make the move this summer, with the Ted Devils main focus centered on defence and central midfield additions. In addition, L’Équipe claims the Reds are kee...

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has weighed in on the series of insults and shaming that have been thrown at singer Tiwa Savage . In an indirect and sarcastic way, the screen diva shaded the likes of Victoria Kimani and Seyi Shay. The lady who was not amused with the actions of these musicians spoke her mind clearly. First off, Tonto shared a post on her Instagram page that made a mockery of how ladies were dissing themselves while the men also dissed women. Apparently, the screen diva found it quite amusing. Even more, Tonto whose feud with her ex-hubby was recently fueled by several allegations wrote a caption on her Insta story in which she fully registered her anger. She questioned the whole concept of women empowerment and lambasted ladies who made cooperation and positive progressiveness difficult. READ ALSO: Photos from Tonto's son's school award ceremony shows his surname as Dikeh According to Tonto, it was a shame that women could not see how beautiful and uniquely...

The governor-elect of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, April 6, paid a visit to the bereaved family of Kolade Johnson, a resident of the state, who was recently killed by a police officer. Sanwo-Olu was received at the home of the family members who are still battling to accommodate the reality of the death of Kolade, by the late victim's parents. At the time of this report, it was not clear what the governor-elect told the family, but he confirmed the visit on his Twitter handle. "Life is a gift, an opportunity to create memories, relationships and a legacy that lives beyond us. "Today, I visited the family of Kolade Johnson and heard about the many things he did with his gift. I pray that God gives the family the strength and grace in this tough time," he said. Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2FSvtiK via EDUPEDIA24/7

- Senator Hope Uzodinma has described Governor Rochas Okorocha and his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu as being bereft of any electoral value - The APC governorship candidate in Imo state also said the duo are unfit to cast aspersions on him - He also accused the two of colluding with the PDP to exclude result of votes cast for the APC during the polls The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded governorship election in Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma has described Governor Rochas Okorocha and his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu as lacking any electoral value. He also accused the two of colluding with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to exclude result of votes cast for the APC from the final votes announced in order to rob it of its deserved victory in the governorship and state house of assembly elections. Senator Uzodinma, in a statement on Friday, April 5 by the director of media and special duties of his campaign organization, Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba, stated that ...

- A former nurse, Elizabeth Mwewa, has confessed her sins on her hospital bed - The former nurse who is suffering from cancer revealed that she has exchanged about 5000 babies while working at the hospital - Mwewa added that it became a habit and she used to do it for fun - The sick nurse is now confessing and asking God for forgiveness Nurses are seen as caregivers in the hospital and patients are supposed to feel safe and taken care of in their charge. However, some nurses have proven to be the devil in human form. A Zambian nurse, Elizabeth Mwewa, has confessed her sins on her sick bed as she asked God for forgiveness. The nurse who used to work at The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Zambia confessed that she has exchanged over 5000 babies during her service. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria I swapped about 5,000 Babies in 12 years I worked in maternity ward at UTH - Elizabeth Mwewa Source: UGC "I have ter...

- Human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, has reacted to the resignation of CJN Onnoghen - Ozekhome blamed cabals for the predicaments of the embattled Chief Justice - The human rights activist described Onnoghen as a victim of politics Human right activist and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, has described the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen as a victim of politics. Ozekhome made this statement while reacting to the news of Onnoghen's resignation from office. Recall that Legit.ng earlier reported that Onnoghen sent his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, April 4, 2019. READ ALSO: South should forget 2023 presidency, says Junaid Mohammed Ozekhome, while commenting on this development, said Onnoghen's fate had been predetermined by the cabal in government, The Cable reports. He said: “I knew it would come sooner than later. When Justice Walter Onnoghen’s travails started in January, I predicted that the c...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the outgoing governor of Ogun, Ibikunle Amosun, of engaging in last-minute sales and auctioning of government properties and award of contracts. The party in Ogun state made the allegations in a statement in which it further accused the governor of engaging in secret recruitments into the civil service. The party’s statement released by Tunde Oladunjoye, its publicity secretary in the state, added that the governor was doing these to create a challenge for the incoming Dapo Abiodun , according to Sahara Reporters. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda "It has come to our notice that the outgoing administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun is busy with last-minute award of contracts, selling and secret recruitment into the civil service, in a bid to tie the hands of the incoming governor, Dapo Abiodun. "While we find the reported last-minute contracts, withdrawals from the...

- Nigerian international football player Mikel Obi's babymama has shared the reason why they have not said their I dos - The mother of two Olga Diy expressed that there is no reason to get married yet - Diy noted that their relationship is not broken so it needs no fixing It is no longer news that 33-year-old Nigerian football player and his babymama Olga Diy are living their best lives, despite the fact that they are not married. However, fans of the couple seem to what more from them. In a question and answer chat Diy held on Instagram, a fan asked her why they have not gotten married despite having two beautiful kids together. The beautiful mother of two replied the fan, saying that there is no reason to. Diy stated that their relationship is not broken so there is no reason to fix it. READ ALSO : Amber Rose expecting baby boy with lover Alexander Edwards She said: "Another 100 dedicated to why we aren't married. We are just not. If it ain't broken don...

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has warned his camp that defeat to Everton will be a huge blow to the Gunners chances of making top four in the Premier League. Emery's men travel to Goodison park and if they rack up all three points from the encounter, it would propel the Gunners back to third place. Emery's men travel to Goodison park and if they rack up all three points from the encounter, it would propel the Gunners back to third place. READ ALSO: Lionel Messi to commence talks over £175m Barcelona contract extension "I am very realistic. We are in a good moment . It depends on Sunday as well, these three points, but now each match is very important for that," Emery said, according to BBC. "If we win, we are third. If we don't win, we can't hold this position," he said. The ex-Paris Saint-Germain handler remains confident that if his boys turned up on the occasion they will secure maximum points against the Merseyside club. "It depen...

The news that beautiful Nollywood actress Regina Daniels is married to billionaire Ned Nwoko has made rounds and spread like wild fire. So many controversies, responses and scandals have been wound around this revelation. In light of this, the man of the hour has finally broken the silence and talked about his marital life. It was gathered that the billionaire spoke to Kemiashefonlovehaven about the marriage. Speaking to them, he revealed why he decided to get married again even after having had four marriages. Accordingly, this main argument was that he was a devout Muslim, hence, he could choose to marry as many women as he wanted based on the tenets of the religion. The billionaire, however, did not expand on his current marriage to Regina Daniels. He decided to keep the intricate details to himself. READ ALSO: Regina Daniels sends note to haters after acquiring 2nd Benz and house for mom But then, through his media handlers, he seemed to authenticate the rumours and put a s...

- Alex Iwobi has been urged by fans to score goals in matches than in training - A video of the Arsenal forward scoring a fantastic goal in training surfaced online - Arsenal travel to the Merseyside to take on Everton in a Premier League fixture Alex Iwobi scored a cheeky goal in training with Petr Cech in goal but Arsenal fans were left unimpressed. The Gunners are preparing or a crunch Premier League game against Everton at Goodison Park as Unai Emery will be looking to keep their top four hopes alive with a win. Arsenal have been blessed with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette firepower as they have scored 30 league goals between them this season. However, footages of Iwobi who has only managed four goals in all competitions this season, emerged in training scoring a sublime goal. READ ALSO: Barcelona set to sell Rakitic, Coutinho, Umititi to raise funds for next summer In the video clip, the squad are running some shooting drills as they receive the ball ...

Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe has lamented that many Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains betrayed the party in the state during the just concluded 2019 general elections. The governor made the revelation via his official Facebook page on Saturday, April 6. He, however, vowed to remain in the PDP and described himself as 'a loyal party man.' His words: “Many betrayed our great party in Gombe but time will tell. Their betrayal though painful has made me more dedicated to the PDP. “As a loyal party man, even when it was the fashionable thing in the north to abandon the party in 2015, I never did. ‬We will be vindicated.” READ ALSO: South should forget 2023 presidency, says Junaid Mohammed Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abiodun Olujimi, on Tuesday, April 2 said that the defeat of the PDP in Ekiti state in the last general elections was a temporary setback. According to her, the internal wrangling among PDP members and manipulations by the ruling AP...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, April 6, said that no state in Nigeria is currently under the control and influence of Boko Haram insurgent group. In a press release of the event obtained by Legit.ng , Buhari said that his administration is doing everything possible to conquer the war against terrorism in Nigeria, adding that the military has recaptured all territories held by Boko Haram in 2014 and also freed thousands of Nigerians held against their will by the insurgent group. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda While addressing the world economic forum in Jordan, Buhari said that the world has changed and asked every nation to be collaborative. He said: “Today, I am pleased to say no territory in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is held or controlled by Boko Haram. We are extremely grateful to the many countries that have stood with Nigeria to confront this global scourge and in particular, the Kingdom of Jordan un...

A video of a man doing strange things to a group of people has surfaced on social media. And, what is more strange about this video his the fact the people seemed like they were willing to allow what was going on. The video showed a group of people queuing on a line to meet a man who sat on the tip of a very high chair. The setting looked normal at a first glance, until the man starts doing something strange. In the video, the man sitting on the tip of the chair was seen washing his feet and face over the heads of willing participants. It could be seen that the people who came to see the man were excited to be in his presence as they all scrambled to get in line and meet him. Strange video of man washing his feet and face on the heads of people surfaces Source: Famousblogng Source: Instagram READ ALSO : Christian mothers spotted dancing shaku shaku and zanku in church Once they reach his front, they all go on their knees and bend their heads for the man to wash his feet and fa...

The family members of Takum based businessman, Alhaji Mayo, have expressed worries over the refusal of his kidnappers to release the business man after collecting N100 million as ransom fee. The spokesperson of the abducted businessman’s family, Mallam Ibrahim Takum, said Alhaji Mayo was abducted 40 ago in Takum and the abductors demanded N100 million which was paid to them, but did not make the release as promised, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said the abductors, after collecting N100million, asked for more N100 million. He added that after a series of negotiation between family members of the businessman over the demand of additional ransom, the abductors suddenly stopped communications. He also mentioned that the family is worried about welfare of Tanku and to know if he is still alive Mallam Ibrahim said their fear is made stronger by what happened to a member of Taraba House of Assembly M...

- Diego Maradona's daughter Giannina disclosed that he sister was caught him taking drugs in the family bathroom - Giannina also stressed she no longer talks with her dad and will never welcome him back into her life - The 58-year-old Maradona is currently the coach at Mexican side Dorados de Sinaloa Diego Maradona’s daughter has revealed how her sister surprisingly caught her father taking banned substance in the family’s bathroom. According to UK Sun, Maradona’s younger daughter alongside with ex-wife Claudia Villafane, Gianinna, disclosed this while speaking on a TV station in Argentina. Giannina also stressed she no longer talks with her dad and will never welcome him back into her life, even as she recalled that she spent her younger years with a father, who was addicted to banned substance. READ ALSO: Lionel Messi to commence talks over £175m Barcelona contract extension “Once my sister (Dalma) walked into the bathroom and my dad was taking drugs. “There is somethi...

- Barcelona are preparing to be active in the coming transfer window in June - The Spanish champions have named six players who will be on their way out - Barca are looking to make huge summer signings ahead of their next campaign Barcelona are reportedly considering selling six of their players to help raise funds for next summer's challenge. The club's hierarchy are making plans for the future and are getting set to be active in the coming transfer window. Barca have completed the signing of Frankie De Jong from Ajax and remain interested in his team-mate Matthijs de Ligt. Atletico Madrid's star player Antoine Griezmann is another player they are paying close attention to, with his future not stable at the Wanda Metropolitano. READ ALSO: Zinedine Zidane reportedly set to sell Bale, Kroos and Isco next summer According to ESPN, La Blaugrana are looking raise £200million as well as balance their accounts before making any huge summer signing. This means that Phi...

Recently, it was rumoured that Nollywood actor John Okafor was down with stroke . In response to this, the actor slammed those who had made up such report about him. However, it would seem the message did not sink properly so the comic act decided to use another tactic to reach out and tell everybody that he is perfectly fine. This time, the actor popularly known as Mr. Ibu shared a video of himself and his family hanging out in his home. John deliberately walked down the stairs with his phone in hand to show to the world that his legs and hands were still functioning properly. Even more, the wife of the actor, his sister and friend joined in during the course of the video. In an amusing, hilarious and even sarcastic way, they proved over and over that the actor was in complete control of his limbs. John even went on to mention that he has been amusing himself over time with the rumour that was being spread about him. READ ALSO: If you are looking for queen of auditions, 'wak...

Lately, young Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has trending on social media over her new found wealth. The actress had bought herself a series of expensive items with a short space of time from each other. This new found wealth had picked the interest of many Nigerians who wondered how she acquired so much wealth from acting. Many questioned if her money was coming from her career as an actress or from other sources. The speculation led to a series of rumours about how the young actress makes enough money to by herself a Mercedes Benz, a house for her mother and an expensive wrist watch. Nigerian blogger Stella Dimoko Korkus had shared her two cents about the controversy trailing Daniels' wealth. The prominent blogger had stated that people dislike Daniels because she was able to do what they could not. READ ALSO : Teen actress Regina Daniels speaks on alleged wedding to 59-year-old billionaire Ned Nwoko The blogger expressed that many would have tried the same thing Dan...

- Oyo state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Friday, April 5 said he has no reason to regret losing his senatorial election - The governor also said his inability to hand over to a successor from his party - the APC is an act of God - He said he was grateful to God for being the longest serving governor in the state Oyo state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Friday, April 5 said he has no reason to regret losing the senatorial election and his unsuccessful attempt to hand over to a successor from his party - the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said he was grateful to God for being the longest serving governor in the state. The governor made the remarks at a thanksgiving service to mark the 60th birthday of his wife, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, held at the Government House, Ibadan. READ ALSO: Lawmaker's daughter sacked for allegedly working with fake certificates His words: “God has been kind to me for making it possible for me to break the second term jinx, and in the...

President Muhammadu Buhari delivered keynote address at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa in Amman Jordan on Saturday, April 6. Buhari spoke on security, cooperation among sovereign nations, and the digital age among many things. In a press release obtained by Legit.ng, Buhari said that the Boko Haram insurgent group is npt holding any more territory. "Permit me to start by thanking His Majesty, King Abdallah Bin Hussein of Jordan, for the special invitation to speak to you briefly at this event. 2. I also want to congratulate the World Economic Forum for organizing this forum with the theme of “Building New Platforms of Cooperation”. 3. In this digital age where physical borders no longer exist to protect even the most secured nations, the only way to overcome predatory and divisionary forces is for all well-meaning nations to work together for the greater good of mankind. 4. Simply put, cooperation amongst sovereign nations is no longer a choice....