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- Nigeria vs Tanzania ended in a nine-goal thriller in an opening AFCON U-17 Group A contest - The Golden Eaglets went 3-1 into the break as goals from Olatomi, Ubani and Amoo put them ahead - But the Tanzanians, in dramatic fashion came back and led in the second by 4-3 with less than 20 minutes left to play - However Nigeria wrestled their way back into the match with goals from Ubani and Jabaar who ensured 5-2 victory Nigeria vs Tanzania ended 5-4 in favour of the Golden Eaglets as they began their U-17 AFCON campaign with a nine-goal thriller. The young Nigerian side started off on a bright note as Olatomi Alfred put his side in the lead as he pounces on a rebound to make it 1-0. Tanzania responded immediately within 60 seconds as they caught the Golden Eaglets off guard to put the scores level at one apiece. READ ALSO: Paul Pogba reveals why he change his style of taking penalty-kicks Nduka Ugbade's boys got their noses back in front as Wisdom Ubani restores Nigeria

- Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has appealed to his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, to join hands with him in moving the state forward - The governor also appealed to the All Progressives Congress for the same purpose, urging Amaechi and his party to form a common ground with the state government for the sake of the state - Governor Wike promises to form an all-inclusive government to advance the collective interest of all the people of Rivers, irrespective of party, ethnic or religious affiliations Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has appealed to the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and the All Progressives Congress (APC), to join hands with him in moving the state forward. The governor made the appeal in a state broadcast on Thursday, April 11, to mark the landmark Supreme Court judgement striking out an appeal by Rivers APC, Vanguard reports. Legit.ng gathers that Governor Wike, who promised to run an all-inclusive government, said the state stands to benefit more if all

The power of perseverance continues to prove positive end results with the right mindset and a Twitter user identified as Falilat, sure knows a thing or two about this. While many people are quick to give up after a few trials and challenges, this young lady has proven that with determination and passion for one's goal, anything is achievable. Despite having to sit for JAMB five times and WAEC, twice, Falilat wasn't ready to give up on her dreams of attaining higher educations. Keeping the faith eventually paid off as she finally gained admission into the university. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Sharing beautiful photos of herself, she wrote: "2 WAEC 1 NECO 5 JAMB I finally got it right and gained admission... I swear I'm not crying just someone cutting onion here... If you know me, you will know how much of a big deal education and getting a B.A is to me... Happy Matriculation Fal ilat" See her post below

Mohammed Rimi, Nigeria’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has revealed that about 446 Nigerians are currently serving different jail terms in the middle-east prison facilities. The ambassador disclosed this at a town-hall meeting between President Buhari and Nigerians in the UAE. According to him, those imprisoned are there for various crimes which include possession of hard drug and engagement in robbery activities, The Guardian reports. “It is disheartening to state that 446 Nigerians are currently serving different terms in prisons across UAE on account of committing various crimes including possession and consumption of hard substance and engagement in armed robbery,” he said. Going further, the ambassador also disclosed that over 5000 Nigerians were granted amnesty by the UAE government. He added that the population of Nigerians in the UAE is estimated at 10,000: “The number of Nigerians resident in the country is estimated at about 10,000. Out of this number, ab

Again....Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin wife, Prophetess Anthonia Fufeyin blessed Stephanie Odolor with N1million. And one of the sons of Prophet gives automatic employment in an oil company in Niger Delta to Stephanie...to earn a minimum of N500,000 as salary. Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin's wife gifts Stephanie Odolor N1m Source: UGC Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin's wife gifts Stephanie Odolor N1m Source: UGC Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin's wife gifts Stephanie Odolor N1m Source: UGC Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin's wife gifts Stephanie Odolor N1m Source: UGC Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin's wife gifts Stephanie Odolor N1m Source: UGC Source: Legit.ng from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on Legit.ng 24/7 http://bit.ly/2VKLa1Y via EDUPEDIA24/7

- A Nigerian man identified as Kelvin Odanz has reacted to the killing of 20-year-old lady by policemen in Ajegunle - According to Odanz, if such happened in the north, there would be a riot and the police officers and their families will be hunted - Odanz expressed regret over the failure of traditional leaders and state governments to do something over the killings The shooting of a 20-year-old lady identified as Ada Ifeanyi and 32-year-old Emmanuel Akomafuwa by policemen in Ajegunle, Lagos, has generated a number reactions on social media. Ifeanyi died from the shooting while Akomafuwa sustained injuries and is battling for his life. Reacting to the sad incident, one Kelvin Odanz has said if a SARS officer shoots an unarmed northern youth for doing nothing, that town will riot until the residents are appeased. READ ALSO : Enough is enough: Nigerians react to killing of 20-year-old lady in Ajegunle In a series of tweet, Odanz said the solution to the SARS menace in the south

There is an ongoing fuel panic buying in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja. Premium Times reports that the queues at the fuel stations in the Federal Capital Territory resurfaced on Friday, April 12. However, in its reaction, the federal government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has said that there is enough fuel to last motorists for a long period of time. It was also gathered that the long queues at the fuel stations could have been triggered by alleged inability of fuel marketers to lift products from the Suleja fuel depot, which services Abuja and its environs. READ ALSO: Atiku’s lawyer not licensed to practise in Nigeria - INEC tells tribunal The tankers were said to have experienced difficulty in lifting products due to the Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF) server, which became faulty. The report said normalcy was said to have returned gradually late on Friday after the officials at the depot decided to resort to manual method to load the tanker

The Nigerian Air Force has on Saturday, April 13, destroyed some logistics stores belonging to bandits within Kagara forest in Zamfara state . This was disclosed in a statement by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, director of public relations and information of the force. According to Daramola, the raid was carried out on the platform of operation DIRAN MIKIYA which was set up to clear the area of bandits. The director also confirmed that four armed bandits were killed during the operation which completely wiped out the bandits logistics facility. "The operation was executed yesterday, 13 April 2019, following credible intelligence reports indicating that some of the armed bandits who had fled their camps as a result of NAF’s earlier air strikes had relocated some logistics items, including fuel, motorcycles and local arms making equipment, to another location within Kagara forest. "Accordingly, the ATF dispatched an Mi-35 helicopter gunship, supported by an Intelligence,

It is a well-known saying that what a man can do a woman can do better. Same seems to be the case of a young lady whose choice to work as a bricklayer in order to fend for herself is both a challenge to some men and a topic for discussion especially on social media. Although almost nothing is known about the young female in question, it is believed that she is a Nigerian who just wants to make a living for herself instead of idling away or indulging in any form of social vice. Her stance and doggedness to succeed in life through hard work are a recipe for viral discussion for Nigerian social media subscribers. While some feel that the young lady's situation is nothing new and that this is not a gender war, others appreciate her for being an example of the dignity of labour. This set of Nigerians believe that among other similar cases, it proves that the narrative is being changed in terms of what jobs are peculiar to either males or females. Some oth

- David De Gea has told his teammates at Manchester United to improve their games - The Spanish goalie stated that they were not impressive in EPL win over West Ham United - Manchester United will face Spanish giants Barcelona on Tuesday, April 16 in UCL clash Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has made it clear that his teammates did not play well despite beating West Ham United and called for improvement ahead of Barcelona clash. The Red Devils were 2-1 winners to maintain their push for a top-four place, but goalkeeper De Gea conceded they will have to raise their level in the Nou Camp. Ole Solskjaer's men were beaten at home 1-0 in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash against Barcelona at Old Trafford. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham emerges as summer target for Arsenal “Of course it's difficult, but if you want to be a top team you have to play

Many people have spent the better part of their lives searching for their missing ribs. While others remain hopeful about meeting their dream partners, some people have been quite lucky with finding love. Love indeed comes in different packages and often happens at a time one leasts expects. This is clearly reflected in the story of Opemipo Fajana and Opemipo Kehinde who met inside a tricycle popularly known as Keke Napep. The lovebirds who are namesakes, released their stunning regal pre-wedding photos and it is absolutely adorable. Using the TV series Game of Thrones theme, the couple choose the wedding hashtag, #HouseOpemipo. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) The also shared their amazing love story and it has left many people in tears. The groom narrated: "We call our love story, keke love. I was heading home from work one fine evening in October 2015 when I suddenly noticed there was a lady beside me in the Keke.Her f

On Saturday, April 13, the internet was abuzz with reports claiming the CEO of Mavin records, Don Jazzy, is not ready for marriage made rounds. Now the music producer is claiming in a set of tweets that the interview misrepresented his thoughts and what he said. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria The news report has claimed Don Jazzy said he needs to work on himself until he is ready and that at the end of it, if someone is still interested in him it will be great. The music producer was said to have noted that there are beautiful and nice ladies out there but he doubt he is not there yet and not in a hurry to settle down. With the turn out of the interview, Don Jazzy on Twitter to clarify issue expressing his disappointment in the interviewer. See his tweet denying the interview below: READ ALSO: At 50 I’ll have a 20 year old, 21 year old and a 17 year old, maybe two more - Ubi Franklin replies expecting 3rd child Hi

A 20-year-old lady identified as Ada Ifeanyi and 32-year-old Emmanuel Akomafuwa are the latest victims of police brutality. Ifeanyi was killed by Police operatives from the Trinity Police Station, Ajegunle, Lagos. Akomafuwa suffered injuries and is still battling for his life. The alleged killing which happened on Saturday, April 13, at about 7am, has sparked reactions on social media and Nigerians are wondering when police brutality will stop. READ ALSO : 20-year-old lady reportedly shot dead, man injured by police in Ajegunle Reacting to the killing, Daddy Showkey said the police officers will have no peace. Anthony says Nigerians need to act now to stop police brutality. The youths may soon take laws into their hands. Enough is enough. According to Ubeku, policemen are pushing Nigerians to the wall and it may soon backfire. Lere says policemen may kill everybody. A revolution is coming. Who will be the next victim? It is going to be blood for blood.

Nigeria was thrown into great mourning when 276 school girls were kidnapped from their school in Chibok, a local government area in Borno state, five years ago by the Boko Haram insurgent group. Not only was the world angered by the abduction, they wondered what would be the fate of the innocent girls that were taken. READ ALSO : NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda About 60 girls escaped in the commotion during the abduction, while others were released years after. However, reports have it that about 100 are still missing till date. As the country marks the fifth year that Chibok girls were kidnapped on Sunday, April 14, it is necessary to reflect on the situation and know some facts about the Chibok girls and the terrorist group. Here are 11 facts you should know about it all: 1 . The school girls abducted were between the ages of 14 to 25 and were kidnapped from a school in Chibok local government area in Borno. 2 . The Boko Haram i

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned the federal government against implementing the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the removal of subsidy on petroleum products in the country. Ayuba Wabba, NLC president, gave the advice at a news conference on Saturday, April 13, in Abuja. The news conference was tagged: “Public Declaration of Nigeria’s Host of the 6th African Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba, September 23 to September 25 and Inauguration of Local Organising Committee (LOC). Wabba said that the continued devaluation of the Nigerian currency had created the impression of the existence of subsidy. He said that as long as the value of the naira was left to market forces, the issue of subsidy would continue in the country. The NLC leader urged that efforts should be made by government to upgrade the nation’s refineries. READ ALSO: Atiku’s lawyer not licensed to practise in Nigeria - INEC “As President of the International Trade Union Confeder

- As President Muhammadu Buhari sets to form his new cabinet for his second term, the stakes are for the conditions for appointment - Some of such conditions, as advised by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, is intelligence and experience - Ganduje also advised President Buhari to select only committed persons who have the drive to achieve greatness for the country The governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to make use of professionals as members of his new cabinet. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Ganduje said: “As far as I am concerned he should look for brains rather than considering political parties that may decide to undermine him later. "I think what is important is to get good brains, committed people who are experienced, who are achievers. I think that is what we need at this moment.’’ Ganduje expressed confidence despite the fact that the

- Ashley Barnes clashed with Cardiff City's Joe Bennet during a Premier League clash - Barnes was eventually booked for planting a kiss on Bennet during the confrontation - Burnley won the match 2-0 thanks to Chris Wood's brace A Premier League match pitting Burnley and Cardiff City played on Saturday, April 13, was characterized by dramatic scenes even as the Clarets marched to a 2-0 victory. The high stakes relegation battle presented a rather bizarre incident after Burnley's Ashley Barnes kissed his opponent on the nose to earn a booking from Mike Dean who officiated the match. The incident happened moments before the break when Cardiff City's Joe Bennett fouled Barnes to spark an ugly confrontation. In a video that has since gone viral, the two players can be seen embroiled in a face-off before Barnes decided to kiss Bennett on the bridge of the nose twice. Both players were booked for their actions, and luckily for Barnes, Harry Arter was there to pull him a

The arrival of a new born baby brings joy to the heart of friends and families and that is what the Yoruba genre of Nollywood is presently experiencing. Nollywood actress Sola Kosoko-Abina is currently in a joyful mood as she welcomed a bouncing baby girl with her husband Waheed Abina. The new bundle of joy in the early hours of Saturday, April 13. Her younger sister Bidemi Kosoko who is also said to be pregnant was the first to hit the internet with the news of the latest addition to the Prince Jide Kosoko's clan. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria According to Bidemi, she alongside some people were organising a baby shower for Sola which was to take place on Saturday, April 21, but as God will have it, the mother of two welcomed her second daughter a week earlier than their plan as the baby will now be christened on the day according to Yoruba culture. READ ALSO: Nollywood actress Biola Adebayo survives ghast

- Paul Pogba took his two penalties against West Ham in a different way he used to - The France international had introduced a slow run-up before hotting the ball - Manchester United ran away with a 2-1 victory against Manuel Pellegrini's side Paul Pogba has opened up on why he changed his penalty run-up in Manchester United's win against West Ham at Old Trafford. The Frenchman scored two penalties against the Hammers in his unusual slow run up he introduced at the start of the season Pogba took plenty of steps before converting against Leicester City on matchday 1 but has had instances where he was unsuccessful. READ ALSO: Lionel Messi has more man-of-the-match awards than Hazard and Ronaldo this season The 26-year-old failed to score against Southampton, Burnley and Everton after stuttering to the spot. But in United's crucial Premier League fixture against West Ham, Pogba ditched his long run-up in an conventional way and it worked. Pogba scored a penalty eac

- Toby Alderweireld has emerged as a summer transfer target for Arsenal - The Gunners want the 30-year-old Belgian to be part of their squad next season - He is also wanted by many Premier League clubs this summer Arsenal have reportedly joined other Premier League sides in the race to sign Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld when the ongoing season comes to an end. The North London club are keeping tabs on the Belgian center-half as they look to the summer transfer window. According to the report on UK Sun, Arsenal manager Unai Emery believes the Tottenham superstar will be a good target to help his squad next season. But the Gunners will have have to make an impressive offer for the possibility of them to land the 30-year-old at the end of the season. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: Mesut Ozil is a team player fans must all appreciate, says Alex Iwobi The report added that there have been no offi

- Ghanaian pastor, Daniel Obinim,revealed in a recent sermon that he performed more miracles than Jesus Christ - According to him, the number of 'angelic' miracles he has performed are countless - He went on to state that Jesus didn't have enough time to perform miracles Ghanaian man of God popularly known as Bishop Daniel Obinim, sure knows how to set tongues wagging. If he's not showing off his expensive automobiles or his 'visit' to heaven, he is bragging about his high record of angelic miracle performances. In a video currently trending on social media, Obinim is seen preaching to his congregants about his miracle performing prowess. According to the controversial man of God, he has performed more miracles than Jesus Christ. He is heard in the video saying: "Jesus said ‘the Miracles am performing, the wonders and the signs; Those who believe in me, you can perform more than that’.Jesus was making reference to this that he didn’t have enough time s

The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested three suspects in connection with the abduction of Channels Television reporter, Friday Okeregbe. The suspects are: Hanniel Patrick, 29, from Akwa Ibom, Abdulwahab Isah, 28 and Salisu Mohammed, 32 both from Kogi . Okeregbe who was released on March 28, was kidnapped on March 22 by the suspects along Games Village in Abuja while on his way from his mechanic’s workshop. A statement by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, a deputy commissioner of Police on Sunday, April 14, in Abuja, said the suspects were arrested on April 9 by operatives attached to ‘Operation Puff Adder’. READ ALSO: Atiku’s lawyer not licensed to practise in Nigeria - INEC tells tribunal He said that Okeregbe who was not originally their target, was taken to the kidnappers’ den in Karimo, Abuja and kept incommunicado. The spokesman said that items recovered from the suspects included a locally made revolver gun, three live AK47 ammunition, a battle axe, hanset phones and

- The federal government has been advised on how to take Nigeria out of its many crude oil challenges - The advice was given by a professor of Industrial Chemistry, Federal University , Oye Ekiti, Ekiti, Cecilia Olufunke-Akintayo on Sunday, April 14 - Olufunke-Akintayo said that the federal government should modern based chemical plants, capable of producing bio-based petrol chemical A professor of Industrial Chemistry, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti, Cecilia Olufunke-Akintayo, has advised the federal government to build modern based chemical plants, capable of producing bio-based petrol chemical in place of conventional Premium Motor Spirit, (PMS). Olufunke- Akintayo, gave the advice on Sunday, April 14, while delivering an inaugural lecture in the university, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda She said that doing so would solve the perennial problems usually faced by Nigeri