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Editor's note: Elections and constitution building enthusiast, Samson Itodo, writes on the focus on the judiciary, as the third arm of government adjudicates on the petitions arising from the 2019 general elections. Itodo is also the Executive Director of YIAGA AFRICA and Convener of the Not Too Young To run movement. Read below: Democracy thrives with an independent judiciary that is insulated from undue interference. The judiciary is the hope of the common man as well as the political elite. Nigeria has just concluded its general elections where the contest for political power assumed unimaginable acmes with democratic institutions weakened and sabotaged by the state; rampageous political thugs destroyed election materials, abducted and rap*d election officials; voter suppression manifested through arbitrary cancellations of votes and purchase of voter cards from eligible voters; selective and non-application of electoral guidelines and violence were the order of the day. The

A man has stunned many Nigerians after he narrated his recent experience with kidnappers who tried to cart away his wife and 2 sons. However, in this frightening encounter with these dreaded individuals, he was the one that had the last laugh. The said man whose name on Instagram is Ideal Gold recounted this event on his Instagram page. According to him, his wife and 2 kids were kidnapped on their way back from a crusade. Upon noticing this, he chased the individual that had kidnapped them with his car and rammed into them just as soon as they wanted to burst into an expressway. The lucky man was able to not only rescue his family members but he was also able to get the kidnappers arrested. He shared his story on Instagram and also posted pictures of his damaged car. READ ALSO: Gunmen kidnap Lagos fire service boss, 7 others Even more, he posted pictures of one of the kidnappers who had been at the scene. The culprit who was already bloody-eyed seemed to be pleading for justice t

Following the recent convocation that took place at the University of Lagos , many people who have earned one form of degree or the other have taken to social media to celebrate their latest educational feat. One of such is a beautiful mother of four who recently completed her Phd from the famous university. Identified as Ochuwa Momoh George, the proud woman was all shades of grateful as she took to Facebook to share her journey towards securing her PhD with a a CGPA of 5.0. She wrote: "*#Convocation* Finally, PhDone....I am so glad to announce that I have successfully completed my Ph.D in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management with a cgpa of 5.0/5.0 !! This journey has indeed been challenging.... amidst the ASUU strike extending this program for almost 2 sessions, the turbulent waters at one of my study locations in the Lagos lagoon that almost submerged the speed boat during one of my field trips, READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (fo

A pioneer rapper in the Nigerian music industry has come out to express his reservations concerning the recent killings that have been going in Zamfara state . The rap legend identified as Eedris AbdulKareem spoke on the violence and killings that have been reported in the state, which is fueled by the mining of gold and lead. Sharing a photo post of a mine in the state, the rapper explained in his caption that a lot of Nigerians own shops in Dubai, with most of them involved in supplying gold in the country. He called on the necessary authorities to go after the middle men who are in charge of supplying, adding that he hopes some political figures are among those that will be accosted. READ ALSO: Just in: End of banditry in Zamfara, others in sight - Buhari reacts to protest in Abuja He said: "The goodies in Zamfara that people are being killed for while a blind eye is being turned. Go to Dubai many shops are owned by Nigerians. There major business supplying this gol

- A presidential candidate, Dr Obadiah Mailafia, has stated that the legislators-elect for the ninth Assembly should elect their presiding leaders on four criteria - Mailafia said the lawmakers-elect should not pick anyone with questionable character, but should pick those with the highest integrity - The presidential candidate also urged incoming lawmakers to pick people who have the requisite experience and who have a human touch Ahead of the ninth National Assembly’s leadership elections, Dr Obadiah Mailafia, presidential candidate, African Democratic Congress (ADC), has set the agenda for the lawmakers-elect as regards the current leadership tussle in the legislature. Mailafia, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the legislators-elect should elect their presiding leaders on four criteria. READ ALSO: Army denies reckless treatment of woman hit by its truck Legit.ng notes that the ninth Assembly would be inaugurated on June 9 as soon as Presid

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, alongside his team, has defended the electoral commission's budget before the National Assembly's joint committee on INEC. Professor Mahmood and other members of the electoral commission defended the budget in the early hours of Monday, April 8. READ ALSO: Oshiomhole gives hint of region where deputy senate president may emerge from Details regarding the outcome of the defence are yet to be out at the of filing this report. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that INEC on Friday, March 29, said supplementary elections had helped in the improvement of quality of elections in the country. The assertion was made by the INEC national commissioner in charge of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states, Abubakar Nahuche, while presenting certificates of return to Governor Aminu Masari of Katsin

The Premier League table remained unchanged over the weekend but the title race and the top four battle is still wide open. Liverpool came from a goal down to defeat Southampton 3-1 at St. Marys' in an early fixture played on Friday, April 5. Jurgen Klopp's side were a point behind Manchester City before the game but fought back to put their Premier League title ambition alive as they went back to the top with two points. READ ALSO: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting produces worst miss in PSG's draw with Strasbourg City were not on parade at the weekend due to their FA Cup engagement with Brighton, likewise Tottenham's league game was also postponed. Arsenal boxed themselves into a tight corner after losing by a narrow 1-0 margin to Everton at Goodison park, which means that they are now have 63 points level with Chelsea who host West Ham on Monday, April 8. Manchester United who are in sixth position with 61 points also had a free weekend until they play their week 33

- Federal government has signed N185,957,165 million technical assistant agreement grant with the Islamic Development Bank group in Marrakesh, Morocco - According to minister of finance, Zainab Ahmed, the agreement grants would be used to address capacity building and equipment, as well as logistics upgrade in the Hajj commission - Ahmed said National Hajj Commission of Nigeria would get $243,823.0 while the federal ministry of industry, Trade and Investment would receive $280,000 The minister of finance, Zainab Ahmed, said Nigeria has signed a $523,823 (N185,957,165 million) technical assistant agreement grant with the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) group in Marrakesh, Morocco. Channels TV reports that Ahmed made this known on Sunday, April 7, in a statement by her special adviser on media and communications, Paul Abechi. The statement read that the minister signed the agreement on behalf of the Nigerian government while and president of the ISDB group, Bandar Hajjar, signed on

- A popular Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has said that Onnoghen's resignation is the proper thing to do - Agbakoba said that though he questioned the procedures surrounding the CJN's suspension, he could not say he was innocent - The lawyer said that now that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has found he liable, Onnoghen took the right action A popular Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has said that decision to resign by Walter Onnoghen, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), is the right thing to do. Agbakoba said, however, he believed he did the right thing to question the processes surround the suspended CJN's trial. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He also said that though he questioned suspension by Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari, that does not mean he can say that the CJN is innocent until a court says so. The SAN added that now the National Judicial Council

- Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) said northerners are afraid of restructuring because they think it will affect their benefits from oil proceeds - Sagay who is also the chairman of PACAC, however, said restructuring will benefit northerners because it will allow them to concentrate on sustainable, renewable income sources such as cattle rearing - Sagay added that President Buhari should consider implementing restructuring because majority of Nigerians are agitating for it Professor Itse Sagay (SAN), the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), has said President Muhammadu Buhari should consider paying attention to the issue of restructuring in his second term. In an interview with The Independent, Sagay said President Buhari concentrated on fighting corruption in his first term in office. He, however, said the president should consider restructuring in his second term because majority of Nigerians are agitating for it. "In his first term, restructur

- The Nigerian Army has reacted to a report claiming that it recklessly treated a woman hit by one of its vehicles - The Army said the victim was rushed to Rosevern Hospital in Owerri, and that her medical expenses were paid - The military organization also disclosed that the accident was immediately formally reported to the appropriate Army authority The Nigerian Army has reacted to a report alleging that a woman accidentally hit by one of its vehicles was recklessly treated. In a series of tweets on its Twitter handle, @HQNigerianArmy, on Monday, April 8, the military organization said the victim’s family had been contacted and are currently with the woman. READ ALSO: NERC’s directive to roll out new meters by May 1, unrealistic - Manufacturer Legit.ng notes that the Army said the victim is now in stable condition after she was rushed to Rosevern Hospital, Owerri Road, Aba for medical treatment by the Army, which also paid her medical expenses. See the tweets: PAY ATT

Nigerian musician Small Doctor has recently narrated a story that is both striking and pathetic. The young singer spoke of how he was nearly lynched after a beggar he had helped accused him of stealing his manhood. The celebrity who was shaken by the event recounted how it went down between him and his accuser. According to him, he had felt the urge to reach out to people recently so he went to the streets and started giving people money. In order to avoid the risk of being recognised, Small Doctor went out to the public without his usual security. His good deeds were making positive impressions in the minds of as many as he met until he met some boys who were sitting on the fence. He chatted with them, played jovially, and then, went on to give them some money. As soon as he left them, he was attacked by these men who asked him clearly his motive behind giving them money. Baffled by the question, Small Doctor stared them in the face with a puzzled look. READ ALSO: Small Do

- Nollywood actress Susan Fredrick recently clocked a year older and decided to mark a birthday in special way - The endowed actress shared photos of herself on Instagram and revealed that she is still a 'pure' woman - She then offered her chastity to music producer, Don Jazzy, provided it will make him get married in 2019 Nollywood actress Susan Fredrick recently clocked a new age and is marking her special day with an offer for Don Jazzy. In a recent post shared on Instagram, Fredrick, who seemed grateful to be seeing another year stated that she has remained a 'pure' woman and is willing to give out her chastity to music producer, Don Jazzy, as long as he settles down in 2019. Don Jazzy is yet to respond to the mouth-watering offer but Fredrick seems content in the fact that she can give her 'pureness' to someone who her heart wants rather than participate in youth frivolities. READ ALSO: Billionaire Ned Nwoko finally breaks silence about his alleged m

Former governor of Jigawa state and former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, his sons and three others have filed an application requesting court to release their international passports. Legit.ng gathers that TransparencIT Nigeria made the disclosure on its Twitter page on Monday, April 8. According to TransparencIT Nigeria, the court earlier admitted in evidence bank statement of accounts as exhibits against the defendants in ₦1.3bn fraud trial. See the tweet below: More details soon... Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2Iixd7H via EDUPEDIA24/7

- Joaquin Caparros who is the coach of Sevilla has confirmed he has chronic leukemia - But the 63-year-old Spaniard said he is not receiving any treatment yet - Leukemia is a deadly cancer disease which affects the blood and bone marrow Joaquín Caparrós who is the manager of Spanish La Liga side Sevilla has explained that he is battling to survive with chronic leukemia, but will stay in charge of his club. Caparros made the announcement on Sunday, April 7, following his side’s 2-0 away victory against Real Valladolid. The Spanish football coach is currently a caretaker manager at Sevilla after being appointed in March in a deal till end of the season. He also carried out a similar role in 2017-18 when Vincenzo Montella was relieved of his duties midway through the campaign. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: Arsenal out of 2018/19 Premier League title race after defeat against Everton “It doesn't i

- Authorities of the Military Pensions Board (MPB) have reacted to a video that went viral - In the video, one Army Private Ibrahim Umoru accued the board of failing to pay pensions to ex-soldiers - The MPB says the claims by Umoru are a misrepresentation of facts Authorities of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), have said that a video that went viral, accusing the board of abandoning retired military personnel and failing to pay pensions to ex-soldiers should be ignored as the video is a misrepresentation of facts. According to the MPB, a fact-finding team was put in place to investigate the issues raised by the author of the video, one Army Private Ibrahim Umoru. The MPB said it was discovered that the soldier failed to attend mandatory verification exercises from 2003 to 2019, to ascertain if he was still alive, as is the procedure for payment of pensions. However, with his reappearance, the board said it has initiated processes to ensure that he was paid pension while also in

Nigerian musician Small Doctor has recently narrated a story that is both striking and pathetic. The young singer spoke of how he was nearly lynched after a beggar he had helped accused him of stealing his manhood. The celebrity who was shaken by the event recounted how it went down between him and his accuser. According to him, he had felt the urge to reach out to people recently so he went to the streets and started giving people money. In order to avoid the risk of being recognised, Small Doctor went out to the public without his usual security. His good deeds were making positive impressions in the minds of as many as he met until he met some boys who were sitting on the fence. He chatted with them, played jovially, and then, went on to give them some money. As soon as he left them, he was attacked by these men who asked him clearly his motive behind giving them money. Baffled by the question, Small Doctor stared them in the face with a puzzled look. READ ALSO: Small Do

Nigerian musician Small Doctor has recently narrated a story that is both striking and pathetic. The young singer spoke of how he was nearly lynched after a beggar he had helped accused him of stealing his manhood. The celebrity who was shaken by the event recounted how it went down between him and his accuser. According to him, he had felt the urge to reach out to people recently so he went to the streets and started giving people money. In order to avoid the risk of being recognised, Small Doctor went out to the public without his usual security. His good deeds were making positive impressions in the minds of as many as he met until he met some boys who were sitting on the fence. He chatted with them, played jovially, and then, went on to give them some money. As soon as he left them, he was attacked by these men who asked him clearly his motive behind giving them money. Baffled by the question, Small Doctor stared them in the face with a puzzled look. READ ALSO: Small Doctor b

Former governor of Jigawa state and former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, his sons and three others have filed an application requesting court to release their international passports. Legit.ng gathers that TransparencIT Nigeria made the disclosure on its Twitter page on Monday, April 8. According to TransparencIT Nigeria, the court earlier admitted in evidence bank statement of accounts as exhibits against the defendants in ₦1.3bn fraud trial. See the tweet below: More details soon... Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2I2XSGp via EDUPEDIA24/7

Social media was recently on frenzy after a popular Nigerian female singer shared her piece of mind as it concerns internet fraud and those involved in it. Legit.ng reported that sensational singer Simi took to her social media page to preach against Yahoo activities, noting that it is important for Nigerians to change their minds when it comes to people practicing internet fraud. She expressed the implications of cyber-crime and said there could never be a way to garnish it and make it acceptable. In a following development, a member of the online community has now called the attention of the singer’s husband Adekunle Gold to the submissions made by his wife. READ ALSO: EFCC secures jail sentence for 'yahoo-yahoo boy' posing as US soldier Following a video post that the singer shared on his Instagram page, the follower identified as @borbish_faithy posed a question saying: “Dekunle hope you’ve heard what your Wife said about Yahoo boys?” Gold responded to the que

- The outgoing governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi, has asked APC House of Reps members elect in the state to support Femi Gbajabiamila - Ajimobi begged them to abide by the decision of the APC leadership in determining the presiding officers of the incoming 9th Assembly - Meanwhile, Akeem Adeyemi (APC, Oyo), who responded on behalf of his colleagues said they would support Gbajabiamila Senator Abiola Ajimobi has asked the nine elected members of the House of Representatives from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, to support Femi Gbajabiamila for speaker. The outgoing executive governor of Oyo state, who disclosed this on Sunday, April 7, while meeting with lawmakers-elect in Ibadan, appealed to them to follow the decision of the APC leadership in determining the presiding officers of the incoming 9th Assembly, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: Oshiomhole gives hint of region where deputy senate president may emerge from “You should toe the party line by following

- Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Ltd says the directive from the NERC to begin the roll-out of new meters by May 1 is not feasible and realistic - The company said the modality to start rolling out meters has to be put in place viz a viz all the various documentations that are required and the infrastructure that will make deployment smooth running - The indigenous meter manufacturer said it could not fathom how the NERC came up with such directive, because of the time frame required in the processes - The company also disclosed that consumers would be paying between N36,000 to N37,000 on single phase meters and between N63,000 and N67,000 on three phase meters Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Ltd. says the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)'s directive to begin the roll-out of new meters by May 1 is not feasible and realistic. Kola Balogun, chairman of the company, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday, April 7 tha