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- Uche Ñwosu has assured that his party would support those backed by President Muhammadu Buhari for NASS leadership - The Governor Rochas Okorocha's anointed candidate of Action Alliance said his party will continue to be loyal to the president even after election - Unwosu lamented that his party played into the hands of bad politics during the 2019 general elections Governor Rochas Okorocha's anointed candidate of Action Alliance (AA) in the 2019 Imo guber election, Uche Ñwosu, has given an assurance that his party would support those backed for NASS leadership by President Muhammdu Buhari. Speaking in Imo state, the AA governorship candidate said the federal lawmakers elected on the platform of his part will partner with their colleagues of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that Femi Gbajabiamila emerged the next speaker of the House, The Nation reports. Legit.ng notes that Nwosu's party, Action Alliance, won three federal seats in Imo state during the ...

On Monday, April 18, 1955, Albeit Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist, died of heart failure at the age of 76. He developed the theory of relativity, one of the two very significant pillars of modern physics together with quantum mechanics. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Einstein's work is also known to have great influence on the understanding of science, especially for his mass-energy equivalence formula which was said to be the most famous equation. The popular scientist was born in Ulm, in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire, on 14 March 1879. He also has a great love for music that he was once said to have written in his journal that: "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music... I get most joy in life out of music." Einstein’s funeral and cremation rites were very private affa...

- A Nigerian lady has narrated how she was scammed by a family member - The lady explained that the family member had convinced her to buy a land - Lolo Chairman noted that she did not get the land or her N600k back - According to Lolo, her family members are now telling her to leave the woman and let them solve the problem as a family A Nigerian lady identified simply as Lolo Chairman has cried out on social media after she was scammed of N600,000 by a family member. The lady had shared the story of how she was scammed on Twitter. In a series of tweet, Lolo Chairman explained that she was scammed by a distant family member who tricked her into buying a land. According to her, the family member had called her in January, saying that someone had offered to sell three plots of land in the village at a very cheap price. READ ALSO : Mobile currency exchange vendor ‘beats’ suspected robbers to their game; gets shot in the leg She expressed that she had sent someone down to the v...

A video is currently making in the social media community and it shows some white-garment church members vigorously making moves of a popular dance routine invented by secular musicians. The topic of bringing worldly things into a religious setting has been a widely contested topic among people that hold different religious beliefs. Some have submitted that overly suggestive dance moves are best left in the parties or social gatherings while others opine that there is nothing wrong in going all out, as long as a person has honest intentions and is doing it to glorify the lord. It appears some members of the white-garment church popularly known as ‘cele’ are not bothered about the argument of keeping a holy dance routine in the church premises. READ ALSO: 15 Rare But Remarkable Images Of The Royal Family A video recording that has since become a viral sensation captures the congregation of a celestial church as they made moves of popular Zanku/Legwork dance routine. Men, women an...

- Time Magazine recently released their 2019 list of 100 most influential people in the world - The list was categorized under five categories: leaders, pioneers, artists, icons and titans - Donald Trump, Mohamed Salah and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi made the list On Wednesday, April 17, Time Magazine released its 2019 list of 100 most influential people in the world. The list which is currently a major topic of discussion features some of the world's most talented and highly respected individuals on the planet. The list of the most influential people in the world was categorized under five categories including: Leaders, pioneers, artists, icons and titans. Some of the most popular people were mentioned and praised for positively contributing to the world. Among the top people who made the list are president of the United States, Donald Trump, superstar, Taylor Swift, soccer god, Mohamed Salah, American actor, Dwayne Johnson and Crown Prince of Abu Dha...

Twitter is currently agog following claim by President Muhammadu Buhari's personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmad, that world's richest man and philanthropist, Bill Gates, called the president to congratulate him on his electoral victory. Ahmad, who made the claim on Wednesday, April 17, also said Gates said he is happy to be associated with President Buhari. According to the presidential aide, the world's richest man restated his commitmen to the success of the APC-led administration as well as the progress, prosperity and well-being of Nigeria. READ ALSO: Loan of $197.3m approved by FEC for electrification, Lagos transport Legit.ng gathers that some Nigerians on Twitter, however, found it difficult to believe Ahmad, who they did not hesitate call out on the social media platform for allegedly lying to them. Other believed it was President Buhari that actually called Gates and not the other way round. Below are reactions to the call drama: ...

It has been reported that a Kogi state university student named Rebecca Michael committed suicide. The lady who was a first year Philosophy student of the school was said to have ended her own life on Wednesday due to what many have referred to as a heartbreak. According to Daily Post, Rebecca killed herself because her boyfriend dumped her. The rejection hit her badly and caused her to end it. She took her life in the 200 housing unit residence in Lokoja. Based on garnered reports, she was within the age bracket of 20. It was said that she drank a whole lot of sniper following the incident with her boy friend who is a prominent DJ in Lokoja. He told her that he was no longer interested in their relationship and this reportedly triggered her reaction. After she drank the poisonous substance, she was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre and this was where she gave up the ghost. READ ALSO: 19-year-old Kogi state University student killed in election violence, buried amidst tears L...

Muhammad Ali, the late professional boxer and activist's DNA has been linked with a heroic slave. According to Savannah Now, the former boxing heavyweight champion had an interest in knowing his ancestors and was once featured in a New York Times 1980 story chronicling his maternal lineage. In that story, he said, “Someday I’d like to dig up everything that can be found about all the people I’m descended from.” READ ALSO: Mohamed Salah reportedly threatens to leave Liverpool after fall out with Jurgen Klopp But one of family members have unraveled the truth about Ali's ancestral background and it is a very important one. According to the Washington Post, Ali's DNA evidence shows he was the great-great-great grandson of Archer Alexander, who became a hero when he escaped from slavery and warned Union troops of a Confederate trap. The link comes from Ali's father Cassius Clay, Sr., whose mother was Alexander's great-granddaughter. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgr...

- Arewa Youth Consultative Forum has rejected the bid by the APC to field in Senator Ahmed Lawan as the Senate president of the 9th assembly - In a statement, the forum described Lawan as a stooge to a politician in the southwest, hence said he is misfit - The forum, however, drummed its support for Senator Ali Ndume, saying he is capable of leading the incoming lawmakers Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has rejected the choice of Senator Ahmed Lawan as Senate president, saying it would turn the Senate into a mere rubber-stamp of a certain Southwest politician. The group, in a media release obtained by Legit.ng and signed by its national president, Yerima Shettima on Thursday, April 18, said it would be shameful for the north to "sit back and a watch a single southwest politician deciding for the northeast in particular and the north in general. The Arewa youth forum further added that "this is totally undemocratic and therefore unacceptable to true northerners...

- Rafael Van Der Vaart is edging close to making professional darts debut - The 36-year-old is ready to hang his boots after series of injuries hampered his career at Danish League side Esbjerg fB - The Dutch man has entered for the BDO Denmark Open and Denmark Masters early next month Former Real Madrid midfielder Rafael Van Der Vaart is reportedly close to making his professional Darts debut. The 36-year-old joined Danish topflight side Esbjerg fB last summer making just three league appearances for the outfit since then. But with series of injuries plaguing the Dutman's career in the league, he announced he would retire from football soon. READ ALSO: Champions League: Supercomputer tips Liverpool while bookmakers favour Barcelona for the title The former Tottenham Hotspur star is now ready to exchange his football boots for a set of 'arrows' and begin a new phase of his career doing a different sport entirely from football. According to Sport Bible, the histor...

Birthdays are no doubt special days for most people. It is a time to be lavished with gifts and attention from loved ones. The rich and fortunate ones often celebrate the occasion in a classy way as friends and loved ones try to outdo each other by presenting the most expensive gifts. Well, celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry, has revealed how his in-law made his wife’s birthday one to remember. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria According to the fashionista, the birthday girl received millions of dollars in cash from her husband among other expensive gifts. The stylist was obviously awed by the beautiful show of wealth that he hailed his in-law for the amount spent. Celebrity stylist Swanky Jerry alleges his in-law splashed $1million on wife’s birthday (photos,video) Source: Instagram READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (formerly NAIJ.com) See videos of the gifts below: This is definitely...

Snakes are the least favorite reptiles of many people especially in this part of the world. Little wonder a Nigerian man could not contain his gratitude after he nabbed a venomous snake that slithered into his house. The Bayelsa resident identified as Engbi Ebideri shared the news of how God rescued him and his family from what could have been a life threatening event, with members of the online community. Ebideri disclosed that a snake found its way into his home but he was able to end the life of the dangerous reptile before it could harm any member of his household. “My God is bigger than everything. Poisonous Snake ran into my house. To God be the Glory no body was attacked before we finally killed it.” he said. READ ALSO: 12 Times Celebs Flaunted Their Mind-blowing Wealth on Instagram He accompanied his post with photos of the lifeless reptile which was sprawled on a tiled floor. Another photo showed the carcass sealed up in a transparent bottle. See his post below: PAY A...

- Nigerian Army has vowed to track down attackers of Numa Kochu village in Nasarawa state - The military said it has partnered with the other security agencies to bring the villains to books - Meanwhile, local residents have arrested three people suspected to be prime suspects in the attacks Following the Sunday, April 14 attacks on Numa Kochu village in Nasarawa state, the Nigerian Army has vowed to arrest the perpetrators and make them face the wrath of the law. Major General Adeyemi Yekini, the commander of the Operation Whirl Stroke covering Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states, made this known while reacting to the tragic incidents. Yekini said the troops under the operation have been directed to work with other security agencies in the state to track down the masterminds of the attack. READ ALSO: Breaking: President Buhari moves to dissolve cabinet, gives ministers deadline Addressing journalists in Lafia, the army commander said efforts have been renewed to restore peace i...

- Governor Nyesom Wike has directed the vice chancellor of the Rivers state university to provide him with the names of cultists in the university - The Rivers state governor promised to take necessary actions against the cultists, adding that he will continue to promote peace in the state - Wike also approved fresh employment of additional staff, both academic and non-academic, in the university The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, April 17, directed the vice chancellor of the state university, Professor Blessing Didia, to submit names of cultists in the university to him for necessary actions. Daily Trust reports that the governor gave the directive while receiving the governing council of the university. Governor Wike also promised that he would do everything possible to promote the peace of the state. READ ALSO: Senate passes 7 bills rejected by President Buhari “We thank God that all the political tension is behind us. You cannot govern a state when it ...

A Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has released the passport of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Paul Usoro, to allow him to attend to his foreign engagements as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Justice Rilwan Aikawa granted the application after Usoro’s lawyer, Wole Olanipekun (SAN) allayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s fears by saying that in case of any clash between the trial date and his travel date, the trial date will prevail. The EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo who did not oppose the grant of the application based on Olanipekun’s undertaking that the trial date is sacrosanct however urged the court to mandate the defendant to notify the EFCC’s acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, anytime he wants to travel out of the country. READ ALSO: Judgement day as CCT determines Onnoghen's fate In his ruling, Justice Aikawa ordered the permanent release of Usoro’s passport and also directed him to ensure that Magu is notified anytime he wan...

Armed men on motorcycles have reportedly invaded Abaya village along Wurma road in Dutse local government area of Jigawa state. The bandits, who reportedly invaded the village on Wednesday night, April 17, were said to have shot about 30 persons, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Reports are still not clear over the exact numbers of victims as at the time of writing this report. Sources in the village, however, said that some of the residents were killed while several others got gunshot injuries. Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a renowned Kano-based Quranic reciter, Sheikh Ahmad Sulaiman and five other persons were kidnapped in Katsina state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Katsina state Police Command, SP Gambo Isa, confirmed the abduction to newsmen on Friday in Katsina. He, however, said that the police were making efforts to trail the kidnappers and rescue the victims. Is...

Remember popular South African pastor, Penuel Mnguni? The pastor who became popular after he fed his congregation snakes . He has also fed them other things such as, frog and dog meat, with claims that it can heal HIV. Mnguni is in the news again, and it is for feeding his congregation another bizzare thing all in the name of performing mircales. On Sunday, April 4, the man of God had fed his church members rice with pork meat served with worms. In a post shared on the pastor's Facebook page, it was revealed that the man of God had claimed that the delicacy he served his church members is Holy Communion as they were celebrating Holy Communion service. Snake pastor feeds congregation rice and worm delicacy Source: Penuel Mnguni Source: Facebook READ ALSO : Obinim is a wizard - Prophet Apraku My Daughter claims "As the Sunday Holy Communion Service was about to conclude. The servants brought the Holy Communion which was personally cooked by our father Prophet Penuel....

- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is bent on bringing Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a dismissed judge of the Federal High Court, to book - This is as the commission is to re-arraign Ofili-Ajumogobia before a Federal High Court on Thursday, April 18 - Earlier, the trial judge, Justice Oshodi, had struck out the EFCC's charges against Ofili-Ajumogobia on grounds of the court's lack of jurisdiction over the case According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a dismissed judge of the Federal High Court, will on Thursday, April 18, be arraigned in Lagos on an 18-count charge. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Alongside Godwin Obla (SAN) who is charged with bribery, Ofili-Ajumogobia will be standing trial before Justice Rilwan Aikawa on charges bordering on unlawful enrichment, taking property by a public officer, corruption, forgery and giving false ...

- Mohamed Salah wants to leave Liverpool in the summer Spanish press AS reports - The Egyptian reportedly had a row with manager Jurgen Klopp just before Porto game - AS added that Liverpool's hierarchy stepped in to persuade Salah to remain with club Mohamed Salah asked to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, according to a sensational report in the Spanish press. According to Spanish news media outlet AS, Salah wants to end his spell with Liverpool and he is ready to listen to offers in the summer. Reports claim that just hours before Liverpool Champions League match with FC Porto on Wednesday night, the 26-year-old had a misunderstanding with Jurgen Klopp. READ ALSO: Fernando Llorente's goal will not be given in next season's UCL It is understood Salah was unhappy with the German coach and threatened to leave the club he would submit a transfer request to force a move out of Anfield. AS added that the Reds hierarchy stepped into the matter and persuaded t...

- The sum of $197.5m has been approved by the Federal Executive Council for the electrification project and Strategic Transport Master Plan for Lagos state government - The loans were approved at the FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday, April 17 - Ahmed says the loans were approved in three memos presented by the ministry of finance during the meeting The minister of finance, Zainab Ahmed, has said the sum of $197.5m has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the electrification project and Strategic Transport Master Plan for Lagos state government. The minister, who made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday, April 17, said the loans were approved in three memos presented by the ministry of finance during FEC meeting on Wednesday, April 17, Daily Trust reports. Legit.ng gathers that the meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. READ ALSO: Candidates are not computer literate, th...

Amid social media spats a former special assistant to the erstwhile Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, has announced that he has been blocked by ex-education and solid minerals minister, Oby Ezekwezili. Omokri, a lawyer turned author and pastor, announced the development on his official and verified Twitter handle, @renoomokri, at about 9:15pm Nigerian time on Wednesday, April 17. Although the former presidential aide described the block as ''a honour',' Legit.ng notes that the development might be connected to the growing harsh online engagement between the duo in the recent times. Ezkwezili, who served as a education minister under the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo, shot herself to limelight as a human right advocate and founder of the popular #BringBackourGirl group. The group, since its establishment has mounted pressure on the government, seeking for the release of the Chibok school girls abducted in 2014 under former president Goodl...

Ex-Nigerian international Usman Yinka Salihu has revealed that the most gifted football stars are based in the northern part of the country. Speaking with Daily Trust on Wednesday, April 17, Salihu, who plied his trade with defunct BCC Lions of Gboko during his active days made the submission while explaining why players of northern extraction don’t play regularly in the Super Eagles. Salihu, who starred for the national U-23 team at his peak, regretted that despite the presence of highly gifted players in the north, national team coaches hardly scout them. READ ALSO: Virgil van Dijk claims Liverpool will defend ‘together’ as a unit against Messi He also faulted the players for not having that will see them excel in their football career. According to Salihu, most northern-based players opt to remain in the north, rather than go the extra mile in search of greener pastures. “In my opinion the main problem with northern players is their attitude. It is a fact that no matter the ...

A Nigerian man has shared the medical travails that led to the painful death of his mother after what he narrated to be a case of medical negligence and practice from a hospital in India. The young man identified as Tobi Marshal, shared his heartbreaking ordeal with members of the online community in a series of posts on micro blogging platform, Twitter. Sharing a video post that captured a series of moments with his mum while they made several hospital trips, Marshall started off by explaining that her sickness started after she was diagnosed with degenerative lumber canal stenosis, as a result of severe back pains for almost 5 years, at Vedic Lifecare Hospital, Lagos. READ ALSO: Pointers To A Healthy Relationship We All Should Know About According to him, the Lagos-based Indian hospital have made a reputation for themselves as being extortionists who lure Nigerians to India for surgeries pegged at outrageous sums. Marshall explained that with a budget of N3.6 million, he and hi...