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Fear trails Imo as over 300 herdsmen invade community, kill 1

- Some herders in the Owerri north local government area have unleashed terror on some persons and killed a Benue indigene - The herders carried out the ugly acts after they were prevented from forcefully grazing their cattle in the area - Reporting the tragedy, a Benue native alleged that the herders kill anyone who try to stop them from grazing their cattle Not less than 300 herdsmen were said to have invaded the Umuorii Uratta community in Owerri north council, Imo state, killing a Benue native and leaving an individual injured. According to Daily Sun, it all began when the herdsmen made attempts to forcefully graze their cattle in the premises of one Kenityz Plaza in the area. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Prevented by some Benue indigenes to have their way, the herdsmen left the compound only to regroup and unleash terror. Concerning the activities of the assailants in the state, one Benue indigene alleged that

Tonto Dikeh's epic reaction to Pretty Mike's candid advice on how not to be a 40 seconds man

Lagos big boy Pretty Mike recently doled out some candid advice to the men folks. According to him, he was interested in teaching them on how not to become 40 seconds men. Actually, what he practically did was instruct his fans on how to last longer in bed. Controversial actress Tonto Dikeh has responded to this. Pretty Mike has always been known to be very controversial and outspoken especially in matters regarding relationship and love. His comments about these have been open and quite raw. In response to the recent scandal brought to limelight by Tonto Dikeh about her husband who she called a 40-seconds man, the Lagos big boy decided to teach men how to last longer in bed. He did this through a lengthy post which he shared on his Instagram page. In his own words, Pretty Mike took men through an in-depth procedure of how to please their women. READ ALSO: Tonto Dikeh disclaims report of her saying she cannot marry an Igbo man See the post below: READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgra

Army staged coup against Rivers - Wike alleges as Reps committee vows to investigate killings

- Governor Nyesom Wike has accused Army of staging against Rivers state - The governor described Army's actions during the 2019 general elections as the worst in the nation's democratic history - Wike said rather than address the security challenges facing the country, the security agencies move against critics of security failures Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has alleged that the Army staged a coup against the state during the 2019 general elections, describing their actions as the worst in the nation's democratic history. Legi.ng reports that the governor while addressing the joint House of Representatives committees on Army, police, human rights and justice at the government House, Port Harcourt on Monday, May 6, said that the Nigerian Army acted illegally because they were working to impose a pre-determined leadership on the state. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said: "It is really unf

Nigerian lady speaks out against abusive relationships, shares advice

- A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share some pretty interesting advice on marriage - She advised people not to let society pressure them into remaining in a bad situation - She went on to state that many people do not realize they are in abusive relationships Following the brouhaha surrounding Tonto Dikeh and her estranged ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, a lot of people have seized the opportunity to air their opinions on bad marriages and how people should handle it. One of such is a lady identified as @karma2187 has taken to Instagram to speak on the issue. In the series of videos she shared on her page, she advised people not to remain in bad relationships and marriages due to societal pressure. According to her, many people go into these relationships for the wrong reasons and most times, end up regretting it. She went on to state that most people don't even realize they are in abusive relationships. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Leg

President Buhari must deal with APC chieftains already plotting 2023 power

- Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna said some APC members are already focused on 2023 power - The Kaduna governor said the president needed to look into it - El-Rufai said these interests cost the party some states in 2019 election Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has revealed that some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are already plotting for leadership positions for 2023. The Punch reports that the Kaduna governor spoke on Saturday, May 5 in Ikoyi. READ ALSO: We can't survive when kidnapping is a new occupation - Buhari El-Rufai said this ambition as well as internal crisis cost the party during the 2019 general elections and made the APC lose some states. The Kaduna governor called on President Muhammadu Buhari to deal with party elders involved in these overambitious interests. He said: “There were a lot of internal crises in the APC; those crises had nothing to do with the 2019 elections; they were all about positioning for 2023. You know polit

Fans mock Super Eagles star after miss for Leicester against Man City

Kelechi Iheanacho, has been branded a City ‘agent’ by fans on the social media, after failing to net a clear chance for Leicester against his former employers at the Etihad. The Super Eagles forward, who started his Premier League career at City, before joining the Foxes in the summer of 2017. And on Monday night, May 6, Iheanacho mishandled a late chance as Leicester pushed forward for a needed equalizer against the league leaders – with the Nigerian now being accused of handing the EPL title to his former club. READ ALSO: Man United ‘in talks’ with Juventus over £85m Paulo Dybala deal Vincent Kompany's strike handed the Citizens all three points to topple to see City topple Liverpool at the summit of the log, but Iheanacho failed to level scores when it mattered most, with just one more fixture to end the season. The result means that City will win the Premier League title back-to-back, if they beat Brighton on Sunday, May 12. Moments after the match Iheanacho's m

Nigerian surrogate mother surprisingly gives to quadruplet babies

- A Nigerian surrogate mother has delivered quadruplets - The surrogate mother was given accolades for delivering the babies safe and sound - It was gathered that the woman had taken care of the babies just like they were hers A Nigerian surrogate agency has given accolades to one of the surrogate mothers working for them. In a surprising turn of events, the woman had become pregnant with four babies and she delivered them safe and sound. The agency took to Instagram to praise the woman for being devoted to her job as a surrogate mother. She reportedly took care of the babies like they were hers. On Monday, May 6, the quadruplet babies were born. It was said that the surrogate mother's concerns were always about the babies' safety. READ ALSO : Cleaner delivers baby after pregnant woman goes into labor in a mall According to the agency, the woman had noted that she could still hold on and carry the babies when she was told that they would be incubated after birth. The ag

I am not going to train my daughter to see marriage as the most important thing - Akin Alabi

In Nigeria and most African countries, marriage is seen as the ultimate thing a woman can achieve. It does not always seem to matter whether she has attained great career heights or made life changing discoveries. Despite the fact that many women and men are starting to let go of this school of thought, some ladies still see all their achievements as nothing if they are unmarried. Well, House of Rep elect for Egbeda/Ona Ara federal constituency, Ibadan, Oloye Akin Alabi, has shared his thought on the issue on his Twitter page. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria According to him, a lady’s friends start behaving differently after she gets married or proposed to. He added that this kind of behaviour from ladies fuels patriarchy because men can see how much women want to get married so they misbehave. READ ALSO: Nigerian man shares story of how he was almost scammed by a woman he was willing to help Explaining further, Akin Al

Burna Boy throws subtle shade at colleagues, says high streaming numbers does not guarantee respect and talent

A popular Nigerian singer recently used his social media platform to throw subtle shades at fellow colleagues in the music industry. In a post shared on Instagram, Burna Boy expressed that high numbers on digital streaming platforms is making people think that they are actually talented. He made a reference to viral songs Baby Shark and Gangnam Style, saying if the songs born out of a ‘joke’ could go on to surpass regular streaming numbers, then musicians should not think they are talented or respected because of the numbers they manage to pull on streaming platforms. “If joke things like Baby Shark and Gangnam Style can do more numbers than everyone, do not think you are talented or respected because of your streaming numbers.” he said. READ ALSO: With undiluted anger singer Sheyman blasts his fellow Nigerian celebrities Speaking further, the Ye crooner said that everyone with real working brains knows what should be considered as a joke and what is real. He concluded by

Insecurity: Arewa youths protest over incessant killings in Zamfara

- Arewa youths have held a protest in Zamfara, urging government to checkmate the activities of bandits in the state - The demonstration followed the reported killing of about 50 persons in three local government areas of the state at the weekend - Adamu Matazu, the president Arewa youths federation, said the protest was to highlight the level of insecurity in the state Coalition of Northern Nigerian Youths Associations, under the umbrella of Arewa Youths Federation, on Monday, May 6, held a peaceful protest over alleged incessant killings by bandits in Zamfara. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that peaceful rally was held in Gusau the capital of the state. Adamu Matazu, the president Arewa youths federation, said the protest was to highlight the level of insecurity in the state and the entire northwestern zone, so as to elicit positive action to contain it. Matazu said: ”This breach is now extending from killings to targeted abductions that are intended to be high profile; th

I have the phone numbers of all 109 senators-elect, I'm talking to everybody - Ndume gathers support

- Former Senate leader, Ali Ndume, said he is confident he win the race to become the next Senate president - Ndume added that he is banking on the support of his colleagues and party leaders of the APC to win the presidency - The former Senate leader also said he has spoken with President Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu about his intention and he got their blessings Former Senate leader, Ali Ndume, said he is confident he will become the president of the ninth Senate come June. It should be recalled that the All Progressives Congress (APC) already settled for Senator Ahmed Lawan as its chosen candidate for the upper chamber president, The Sun reports. READ ALSO: Just in: Kano Emir Sanusi bags new job Ndume said he is trusting on the support of his colleagues and party leaders of the ruling party as he added that he is not in the race to bargain for other juicy position. The former Senate leader said this while speaking with newsmen in Lagos on Monday, May 6, and also

Which ​Ivy League haircut styles are in trend today? Find it out right now!

The Ivy League haircut is a type of male hairstyle that got its name from the group of the most prestigious American universities. It was the students of these institutions who began to cut their hair in this manner in the last century. The style of the Ivy League cut remains relevant today. Image: instagram.com, @oldfashioned.barbershop Source: Instagram Do you want to change your style to look more attractive, but do not know what to start with? Start with your hair! There are many beautiful and stylish options, and Ivy League haircut is one of the trendiest today. It does not require much care and creates a very representative appearance. Trending Ivy League haircut styles Ivy League haircuts are popular even among celebrities. They are quite versatile so a classic Ivy League hairstyle can be easily complemented with modern techniques. One can combine it with a layered hairstyle or combine it with a beard. Its main peculiarities are a short-cut back and temples, a neat parti

Tell Buhari killing is too much in his state - Emir of Katsina cries to minister

- The menace of insecurity in Katsina is becoming unbearable both to traditional rulers and residents in the state - In response to this, the emir of the state, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has cried out to the minister of of agriculture, Audu Ogbe, for help from the presidency - Usman pleaded to Ogbe to inform President Muhammadu Buhari that farmers and herders have abandoned the farms following widespread insecurity Following the recurrence of killing and kidnapping in Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, the emir of the state on Monday, May 6, called on Audu Ogbe, the minister of agriculture, to inform President Muhammadu Buhari that farmers and herders have abandoned their farms and herds for safety. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The emir's call came when Ogbe and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)'s governor, Godwin Emefiele, paid him a visit at his palace, Daily Trust reports. Usman said: “Hon Minister, tell the

Everything you need to know about the exquisite model Yovanna Ventura

When it comes to the modeling world, it is pretty evident that one must have both the charming looks and the appealing character to make it in this industry. One of the models possessing both of these requirements is the stunning Yovanna Ventura. She is one of the models making iconic moves in the modeling world today, proving that she is also on the road to becoming a supermodel like other famous supermodels such as Naomi Campbell and Kendall Jenner. Looking at her track, it is clear that Ventura is on the rise to stardom. Image: instgaram.com, @yoventura Source: Instagram In this article, we will give you more insight on the bio of the young elegant model Yovanna Ventura. We will look at her bio, nationality, height, race, and finally answer the one question most fans are eager to know; how old is Yovanna Ventura? Yovanna Venture profile summary Full Name: Yovanna Ventura Date of birth: November 24, 1995 Age: 23 years Profession: Fitness model and digital influencer A

Ramadan: Pray for Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls' release - MURIC to Nigerians

- The Muslim Rights Concern has condemned the continued stay of Leah Sharibu and the Chibok girls in Boko Haram’s detention camp - The group called on Nigerians to pray for their release in this Islamic month of Ramadan - MURIC said their continued detention is a stain on the image of the country The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on Nigerians to use the opportunity of the Islamic month of Ramadan to pray for the release of Leah Sharibu and Chibok girls. Daily Trust reports that Professor Ishaq Akintola who is the director of the group in a statement on Monday, May 6, felicitated with Nigerians for witnessing the beginning of the new Islamic month. The group, however, expressed concern over the continued stay of Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu in the hands of terrorists. READ ALSO: We can't survive when kidnapping is a new occupation - Buhari MURIC said: “ We must admit that the continued stay of Leah Sharibu and the Chibok girls in Boko Haram’s detention camp is a

Abducted OAU professor regains freedom after 2 days in kidnappers' den

- The abducted OAU lecturer, Professor Olayinka Adegbehingbe, has regained her freedom - Adegbehingbe was abducted on Sunday, May 5, along Ife-Ibadan expressway - OAU's public relations officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed that the lecturer has been released The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has confirmed the release of a lecturer, Professor Olayinka Adegbehingbe, who was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen on the evening Sunday, May 4. Daily Trust reports that the public relations officer of the university, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed that the professor had regained his freedom. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Legit.ng gathered that Olanrewaju said the university management expressed her appreciation to the general public for their support, love and concerns over the abduction of the professor. He said: “The University Management hereby express her appreciation to the general public f

Panic at Anfield as Liverpool star misses last training ahead of UCL tie against Barcelona

- Virgil Van Dijk missed Liverpool's last training ahead of Champions League tie against Barcelona - The duo of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino are already out for the clash against the Spanish champions - Barcelona won the first leg at the Nou Camp 3-0 with goals from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi Premier League giants Liverpool are now seriously worried on the fitness of star defender Virgil Van Dijk ahead of their Champions League semifinal second leg against Barcelona. The 27-year-old Dutch football star missed Liverpool's last training session ahead of their big match against Barcelona in which they lost 3-0 in the first leg. Already, Liverpool have been dealt with a major blow following the injury Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino sustained which ruled them out of the clash against Barcelona. According to the report by Mirror UK, midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Virgil Van Dijk trained on their own on Monday, May 6, ahead of the encounter. PAY ATTENTION: In

All you need to know about the Shameless actress Isidora Goreshter

Over the years, Shameless has become one of the most watched comedy-drama television series not only in America but also in the world. The series made its debut in 2011. The witty comedy-drama series features some of the most amazing actors and actresses. Among all of them, one character that stands out is Isidora Goreshter, who plays the character role of Svetlana Yevgenivna. Just from watching her scenes, it is clear that she is super duper talented. It is exciting to anticipate what more roles Isidora lands in the future. Image: instagram.com, @isidora Source: Instagram The iconic 2013 Paranoia movie actress Isidora Goreshter is among the remarkable actresses in our history. Apart from what we usually seen on movies, the actor has a life just like us. I am talking about her measurements, her bio, age, height, net worth, and finally, the husband of this gorgeous actress. Isidora Goreshter profile summary Full Name: Isidora Goreshter Date of Birth: 24th of October 1981 B