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Watford defeated Wolves 3-2 on Sunday, April 7, in the second FA Cup semi-final clash at the Wembley. The encounter saw both sides eager to claim the final spot to face Man City in May’s FA Cup showdown. However, after 39 minutes of hostilities, Matt Doherty nodded home the opening goal of the match for Wolves. READ ALSO: Chelsea reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich's Lewandowski over a summer move And at the end of 45 minutes of action, Doherty’s goal separated both sides going into the break, with scoreboard reading Watford 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers. In the 62 minute Raul Jimenez increased Wolves advantage after scoring their second goal of the contest. But in the 79' Gerard Deulofeu scored a clever chip to kick-start Watford’s comeback bid. Eleven minutes later, Troy Deeney was brought down in Wolves’ penalty box and after VAR review, he dusted himself to net from the spot to level scores as the scoreboard read 2-2. After the blast of the full time whistle, in...

Christian Chukwu, former Super Eagles captain and coach is currently down with an undisclosed ailment. Former Enugu Rangers patron, Benson Ejindu made this known in a Facebook post seeking to raise funds for the legend. The football administrator is expected to undergo surgery in the United States of America but requires about $50,000 for the operation and all other medical expenses. Chukwu was the skipper of the nationa's national team when they won their first ever African Cup of Nations in 1980. READ ALSO: Everton vs Arsenal: Gunners remain top 4 despite losing 1-0 at Goodison Park Meanwhile, the nation's football governing body have revealed that they are ready to support the ailing football administrator. " I am not in Nigeria presently but I have asked the NFF Acting President, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi to take full charge and ensure that this matter is treated promptly . " It was for this kind of development that I spoke about the welfare foundation for ou...

In what could be described as a classic example of rising above one’s challenges, a disabled man has come out to share his story with members of the online community. The young man identified as Micheal Thompson shared his inspiring story on micro blogging platform Twitter. According to him, he was posted to serve in a school for his National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) and the he had been initially rejected by the owner of the school, who simply wondered how he could make the trip to the top of the building on a daily basis. Johnson went on to share that he proved the man wrong and showed him that he was not defined by his condition. He accompanied his tweet with photos in which he was spotted with his clutches while he lectured his students. READ ALSO: 12-year-old schoolboy carries disabled friend to class daily for 6 years Sharing the post, he said: "In 2015, Nysc posted me to a school,the owner rejected me at first saying "how will you climb the stairs!? Its a 3-sto...

- Federal government has been asked to use local hunters to tackle the menace of kidnapping and other crimes bedevilling some states in northern Nigeria - According to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi ll, local hunters recently succeeded in destroying six kidnappers’ camps inside the forest in the state - Muhammad maintained that the leaders of local hunters can form a special patrol team comprising police, soldiers, civil defence and local hunters The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi ll on Sunday, April 7, called on the federal government to use local hunters to tackle the menace of kidnapping and other crimes bedevilling some states in northern Nigeria. Emir Sanusi made this call during a meeting with leaders of hunters in Kano organized by Kano Concerned Citizens Initiative (KCCI), said Kano had tested the method noting that it worked perfectly. Represented by the district head of Doguwa, Dan Amar of Kano, Aliyu Harazimi, Sanusi said in the last four years, Kano South has not rec...

- The APC says it refrained from mobilizing resources of coercion to influence the electoral process in the 2019 elections - The national publicity secretary of the party, Lanre Issa Onilu, notes it is unheard for a ruling party to lose election in states controlled by it The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it lost some states it controlled in the 2019 elections because the party allowed the free elections without interference in the electoral process. The national publicity secretary of the party, Lanre Issa Onilu, said as a ruling party, the APC refrained from mobilizing resources of coercion to influence the electoral process, The Nation reports. Onilu explained that it was unheard for a ruling party to lose election in states controlled by it, noting that such happened because the APC allowed the electorate to decide the outcome of the polls. READ ALSO : NASS leadership: We can't let Tinubu rule us by dictatorship - APC chieftain “ In Sokoto, we lost by less than...

- Muhammed Adamu advised Nigerians to be wary of fake news following the suspension of mining activities in Zamfara - The government had ordered foreigners involved in mining activities to leave - This is an effort by the government to stop banditry in the state The acting Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, on Sunday in Abuja, advised members of the public to ignore fake social media reports on Federal Government’s decision to suspend mining activities in Zamfara. The federal government through the acting IGP had on Sunday announced the suspension of mining activities in the state and threatened to revoke licenses of violators of the order. READ ALSO: How CP Wakili helped PDP rig Kano election - Ganduje The government also ordered all foreigners engaged in mining activities to leave the area within 48 hours as part of measures to check banditry in the state. Adamu, however, noted that the order issued by the government may attract various fake social media reports, an...

- A co-pilot reported to be an air chief marshal dies after a functioning helicopter rotor fatally injured him in Bama, Borno state - A source says the senior officer was killed when he passed through the side of the functioning rotor when he was on his way back after picking his bags A senior Air Force officer involved in the counter insurgency operation at Bama in Borno state has reportedly died after the tail rotor of a helicopter chopped off his head. The Cable reports that the officer killed by the helicopter blade was an air chief marshal simply identified as Umar. READ ALSO : Drop your rift over visit to Buhari - Northern Christians advise CAN, NCEF A source said the tragic incident occurred at around 4pm on Saturday, April 6, when the deceased, who was the co-pilot a passed through the side of the functioning rotor when he was on his way back after picking his bags. "Immediately his head was chopped off. The aircraft has been recovered and taken back to the air base....

- The APC says it refrained from mobilizing resources of coercion to influence the electoral process in the 2019 elections - The national publicity secretary of the party, Lanre Issa Onilu, notes it is unheard for a ruling party to lose election in states controlled by it The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it lost some states it controlled in the 2019 elections because the party allowed the free elections without interference in the electoral process. The national publicity secretary of the party, Lanre Issa Onilu, said as a ruling party, the APC refrained from mobilizing resources of coercion to influence the electoral process, The Nation reports. Onilu explained that it was unheard for a ruling party to lose election in states controlled by it, noting that such happened because the APC allowed the electorate to decide the outcome of the polls. READ ALSO : NASS leadership: We can't let Tinubu rule us by dictatorship - APC chieftain “ In Sokoto, we lost by less than...

- President Muhammadu Buhari, his vice, Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki are away from the country - However, the number fourth citizen, who happens to be the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara is in the country - It is not known whether power was transmitted to Dogara through a letter to the National Assembly by President Buhari Except for the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, the first three citizens of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, his vice, Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki are all outside the country. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda It is yet not known whether there was a letter to the National Assembly by the president to Dogara, who is the fourth citizen of the country, Daily Trust reports. President Buhari departed Abuja on Thursday, April 4, for Amman to honour an invitation by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan to participa...

- Chelsea have opened talks with Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski’ s agent over a summer transfer - The Blues are keen to land a top quality striker to their squad despite threat of a two-window transfer ban - Lewandowski has netted 35 goals in 39 matches for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga so far Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich over summer move Polish forward Robert Lewandowski The Sun report claim club chiefs are keen on beefing up the squad this summer despite a potential two-window transfer ban by FIFA. Lewandowski netted a brace as Bayern Munich thrashed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, April 6, at the Allianz Arena to claim top spot in the Bundesliga log. READ ALSO: Memphis Depay on Liverpool’s radar as possible replacement for Sadio Mane Already, Chelsea have appealed against the ban and will be hoping for a reprieve when the Court of Arbitration for Sport hear their case on Thursday, April 11. The Stamford Bridge landlords are eager to bring in a to...

- The kidnapping of Wellington Magbisa, father of the chairman of Sagbama local government area of the state by gunmen has been confirmed by the police - The police command in the state, said the victim will be rescued and the captors will be arrested - Butswat Asinim, spokesman of the command, said all the sister security agencies in the state had been asked to swing into action Police speaks about kidnapping of Bayelsa council chairman`s father The police command in Bayelsa has confirmed the kidnapping of Wellington Magbisa, father of the chairman of Sagbama local government area of the state by gunmen. Butswat Asinim, spokesman of the command, made confirmation while addressing newsmen on Sunday in Yenagoa. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Asinim said the kidnappers gained entrance to the victim’s bedroom via an unprotected window and abducted him. READ ALSO: Drop your rift over visit to Buhari - Northern Christians advise CAN, NCEF According to him, “Five men came in through a...

Some people often underestimate the importance of committing to a saving on a daily basis especially as it requires a lot of commitment, but for a particularly lady, her months of commitment have eventually paid off. News making the rounds on social media has it that the woman is currently reaping the rewards of her dedication and commitment as she recently cracked open her piggy bank and was overwhelmed at the amount she found. It was alleged that the Nigerian lady had found the sum of N1 million and N30 naira in the piggy box after committing to a daily saving habit from February 2018 till date. In a photo that appeared on social media, an internet user alleged that the woman disclosed her daily saving quota as N3000. The photo, however, does not reveal the woman’s identity. This could be a security measure on her part. READ ALSO: Be inspired - Nigerian lady says as she opens her piggy bank to reveal the money she saved (video) See the post below: PAY ATTENTION: Read be...

Except for the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, the first three citizens of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, his vice, Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki are all outside the country. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda It is yet not known whether there was a letter to the National Assembly by the president to Dogara, who is the fourth citizen of the country, Daily Trust reports. President Buhari departed Abuja on Thursday, April 4, for Amman to honour an invitation by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF). Femi Adesina, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, who made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said the WEF on the middle east and North Africa would be holding at the Dead Sea, Jordan. PAY ATTENTION : Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! While, Vice President Ye...

- The Kaduna state police command says it lost two men after officers when repelling attack by bandit in Kakanji village in Birnin Gawri local government area - The commands spokesperson, DSP Yakubu Sabo, while 3 bandits died in the ensuing gun battle, several others escaped into the bush with bullet wounds - Yakubu notes that a police officer and six civilians injured in the attack are now receiving treatment at the General Hospital Birnin Gwari The Kaduna state police command on Sunday, April 7, said it had gunned down three armed bandits among those that attacked Kakanji village in Birnin Gawri local government area The command public relations officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna, however, said two policemen died in the attack. Sabo disclosed that: “We received a distress call through DPO Randagi on April 6 at about 1900hrs that Armed men in large number entered Kakangi village of Birnin Gwari LGA, a neighbouring co...

- Corps member, who recorded Success' video complaining about her absence in school, keeps on getting blessed - The young lady, who has received favours from Nigerians, has been given a brand new car by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin - Stephanie Idolor was given the brand new car days after she got N2m from the same prophet A Nigerian primary school student identified as Success had gone viral some weeks back after she was recorded while she was complaining about her absence from school. The 7-year-old had got angry because she was sent out of school because she had not paid her school,. After her video went viral, the little girl and her family received financial help from Nigerians who were moved by her story and her determination to learn. The lady, Stephanie Idolor, who recorded her video and shared it online, was not left out of the blessing. Idolor also received some financial assistance from Nigerians, and it seems the blessings just keeps on coming. Prophet Jeremiah ...

- The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) tagged Operation Delta Safe has said that it has boosted security in the Niger Delta - The JTF led by its outgoing commander, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman, said that it has done this by destroying and dislodging key militant camps in the region - This was revealed on Sunday, April 7, by Suleiman in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa state The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) tagged Operation Delta Safe on Sunday, April 7, said that it has improved security in the Niger Delta by destroying and dislodging key militant camps in the region. This was revealed in Yenagoa by the outgoing JTF Commander, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman, during the handing over ceremony of the mantle of leadership to his predecessor, Admiral Akingide Akinrinade, Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Suleiman, in his statement said: “When I came here in 2016, there were issues of militancy all over my joi...

- Arsenal's top four finish suffer major set back after losing 1-0 to Everton on Sunday - 36-year-old Phil Jagielka scored the only goal that separated the two sides after regulation period at Goodison Park - The Gunners will now hope to return to winning ways when they face Napoli in their Europa League quarterfinal clash Arsenal suffered their seventh Premier League defeat following their 1-0 loss to Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, April 7. Phil Jagielka scored the only goal that separated the two sides in the 10th minute of the meeting as the Toffees claim maximum points after regulation period. The 36-year-old simply tapped into the net a loose ball which came to him after a goal-mouth scramble from both sides. However, the Gunners remain fourth on the Premier League log with just one point behind Tottenham Hotspur despite their slim defeat on Sunday afternoon. Arsenal boss Unai Emery ringed a couple of changes to his side as Aaron Ramsey and Pierre-Emerick Aubamey...

Love is a truly a beauty thing but what makes it even more beautiful, is when two lovers take the big step of spending the rest of their live together. Such is the case for international broadcaster and CNN news anchor Don Lemon, who has recently shared the news of his engagement to his gay partner Tim Malone, with his followers and members of the online community. The proud gay man shared a photo post of two dog tags on his Instagram page. The two tags had the same message engraved on them that read: “Daddy will you marry papa?” His photo was accompanied with a caption in which he explained that he had gotten a present from his partner on the occasion of his birthday and he just could not say no. READ ALSO: Dewy Oputa and her partner SJ dress as Bonnie and Clyde in new photos Sharing the photo, Lemon said: “He gave me a present on his birthday. How could I say no?” See his post below: Similarly his partner Malone, shared a photo on his Instagram page in which the b...

- A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Abdulmajid Danbilki Commander, has spoken up about alleged dictatorship in the party - Commander accused the APC's national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of trying to choose the new leadership of the National Assembly through autocratic means - The APC senator advised northern politicians to separate themselves from Tinibu's alleged dictatorship Abdulmajid Danbilki Commander, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano has accused the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of trying to choose the new leadership of the Senate through autocratic means. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Commander claimed that Tinubu was calling the shots in the politics of the north, the APC and the selection of executive members of the National Assembly, Daily Trust reports. Commander, in a statement signed on Sunday, April 7, said th...

- A co-pilot reported to be an air chief marshal dies after a functioning helicopter rotor fatally injured him in Bama, Borno state - A source says the senior officer was killed when he passed through the side of the functioning rotor when he was on his way back after picking his bags A senior Air Force officer involved in the counter insurgency operation at Bama in Borno state has reportedly died after the tail rotor of a helicopter chopped off his head. The Cable reports that the officer killed by the helicopter blade was an air chief marshal simply identified as Umar. READ ALSO : Drop your rift over visit to Buhari - Northern Christians advise CAN, NCEF A source said the tragic incident occurred at around 4pm on Saturday, April 6, when the deceased, who was the co-pilot a passed through the side of the functioning rotor when he was on his way back after picking his bags. "Immediately his head was chopped off. The aircraft has been recovered and taken back to the air base....

- Chief Victor Oye said Igboa made a mistake not voting for President Buhari in the election - The APGA chairman said Igbos should have given Buhari 40 per cent - Oye said the voting pattern was having an effect on Igbos in Lagos Chief Victor Oye who is the national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has said that Igbos have totally lost out the in the political scheme by not voting for President Muhammadu Buhari in the election. The Ohaneze Ndigbo had endorsed Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party for president. In an interview with The Punch, the APGA chairman said he was one of those who spoke that President Buhari be given 40 per cent of the vote for balance. READ ALSO: How CP Wakili helped PDP rig Kano election - Ganduje He said this has had effect on the people particularly thoe living in Lagos. Oye said: “The last election was a tragedy for our people. I was among those who spoke against putting all our eggs in one basket. My idea was that ...

- Representatives of Chibok in Borno and Dapchi in Yobe have visited The Synagogue, the Church of All Nations for the release of Leah Sharibu and other students kidnapped by Boko Haram - Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, in Burasari local government area of Yobe state was attacked in 2018 by suspected Boko Haram terrorists - The general overseer, Prophet Temitope Joshua, assured them that there is nothing impossible in the sight of God almighty Representatives of Chibok in Borno and Dapchi in Yobe on Sunday, April 7, sought spiritual help at The Synagogue, the Church of All Nations, at Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos to pray for the release of Leah Sharibu and other students kidnapped by Boko Haram. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the representatives who carried several placards told the general overseer, Prophet Temitope Joshua, that they were at The Synagogue because they had exhausted all human efforts to get the students released. A spokesman of the representatives t...

Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus has shared photos of her childhood friend who recently passed away on social media. The actress shared the photos to pay tribute to the deceased. The talented actress, who took to Instagram to grieve her childhood friend, said the lady has been her friend since her secondary school days. She revealed that the deceased was her school mother and a good friend. Badmus, who paid tribute to the friend identified as Oyin Oshikanlu, described her as a friend who was there for her during the good and bad days. The actress expressed that she would always miss Oshikanlu, and described her as a friend indeed. She also referred to the lady as her back bone. READ ALSO : This challenge won’t end until Buhari participates - Kizz Daniel tweets While paying her respects to her lost friend, the actress flooded her Instagram page with photos and videos of the two of them having fun together. She tagged the videos and photos as memories. PAY ATTENTION : Read best...

- Manchester United is facing the prospect of losing about seven players during the summer - The pair of Paul Pogba and David De Gea are among squad members considering leaving United - United's struggle to qualify for next season's Champions League has been blamed for the sudden moves to quit Manchester United are set to lose about seven squad members including the likes of Paul Pogba and David De Gea in the coming transfer window. UK Sun report citing The Times revealed that seven players are on the radar of clubs that will participate in the Champions League next season as United continue their quest to seal a spot from the Premier League. However, the Red Devils recent defeat at Moneliux by Wolves saw the Old Trafford dwellers fall to sixth, two points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal. READ ALSO: Chelsea insist they won’t lower Eden Hazard £100m price despite Real Madrid tricks In addition, 26-year-old Pogba has already declared his interest in playing under compat...