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Davido's reaction to Naira Marley Ruggedman beef is so wise!

Things seem to get hotter: the recent Naira Marley Ruggedman beef has stirred many, and Davido is among those who are willing to settle the matter as soon as possible. Indeed, the quarrel has gone too far from his point of view, and all this noise should be down already. The thing he did to settle the situation down is amazingly mature! Image: instagram.com, @davidoofficial, @ruggedybaba, @nairamarley (modified by author) Source: UGC You must know about the scandalous grudge between two famous Nigerian stars. Everybody knows about it already. Now, Davido, one of the brightest stars in Nigerian music, found himself under the fire for expressing his opinion on the situation. What does Davido really think about this collision of opinions? While Naira Marley was speaking about the Yahoo business as a right thing, Davido’s reaction was, “Nobody Holy”. There was a storm of criticism around this comment, no matter how double-edged it could sound. The audience was raging because of t...

Kidnapping: What Buhari ordered us to do at security meeting - Chief of Naval Staff Ibas

At a security meeting summoned by Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, May 9, the president ordered the nation’s security chiefs to ensure ‘Nigerians slept with their two eyes closed’ and without fears. The revelation was made by the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas, after the meeting held inside the Aso Rock Villa . Speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja after the meeting, Ibas said they met with the president to give him situation report in the country. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda According to him, the president was briefed on what had happened with emphasis on the proliferation of small arms and what the various agencies were doing to curtail the situation. Leadership quotes Ibas as saying: “He (president) has also given directives that the agencies should do more to ensure that Nigerians go to bed and wake up feeling healthy and confident that their security is guaranteed.” The CNS further s...

What Atiku will do if presidential election tribunal verdict fails to favour him - Showunmi

- Segun Showunmi says Atiku Abubakar will accept the verdict of the presidential election petition tribunal concerning the recent elections - Showunmi discloses that Atiku has promised not to allow Nigeria experience any crisis or tension arising from his defeat at the election The aide says even though Atiku believes he will reclaim his mandate, he remains president in the heart of Nigerians Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PPD) in the February 23, 2019, election, will accept the ruling of the tribunal concerning his petition, his aide, Segun Showunmi. He added, however, that there was hope that Atiku would reclaim his mandate. The petition challenges the announcement of President Muhammadu Buhari as winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Showunmi said Atiku has promised not to allow Nigeria experience cris...

Okorocha is on his own - Ohanaeze Ndigbo denies any involvement in governor’s political challenges

- Ohanaeze Ndigbo denies making efforts to assist Governor Okorocha restore his certificate of return as a senator-elect - The apex Igbo socio-cultural group says its interest remains the collective welfare of its people - The organisation says it would sanction any of its members or branch that wants to drag it into the issue between INEC and Okorocha The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has asked Nigerians not to believe the story that it is making efforts to restore Governor Rochas Okorocha’s certificate of return as a senator-elect from Imo state. The certificate was denied him by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following controversies and allegations that arose from the 2019 general elections in the governor’s state. Vanguard reports that the apex Igbo socio-culutral organisation made its position known in Enugu on Thursday, May 9. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda In a statement by Chief Emeka Attama, the media...

Celebrities help Annie Idibia mourn the loss of her dad

Only a day has passed since the moment Annie Idibia shared a sorrowful piece of news on her Instagram. Her father’s life was taken by a long and unsuccessful battle with cancer. While the beautiful actress mourns her dad, many Nigerian celebs keep on consoling her, and their words are priceless. Image: instagram.com, @annieidibia1 Source: UGC Annie has been beside her father for several months, holding his hand and helping him through the terrible disease. Annie Idibia and her father: Were they close? It is hard to watch the actress now as she cries over the loss. Those who do not know the whole story may think that she had been very close with her father. As far as we know, 2face’s wife made up with her father only about a couple of yeas ago. Born to a Nigerian family , with two older brothers and a younger one, Annie survived the separation of her parents at the tender age of ten. Her mother used to run the household while her father was employed at Mobil. The children st...

Job evaluation and why it is so important

Ever wondered how members of an organisation undertake job evaluation, and for what purpose this exercise is done? Job evaluation is a systematic process which enables an organisation to find out the importance of the various jobs in the company, and assess their worth to the company's profitability. Image: pexels.com Source: UGC Personnel performance appraisal is a fundamental process in a company. The main aim of the estimation is to identify the essential characteristics of employees. These actions will help the manager to build communication with them. Establishing a connection helps the team to work much better, which leads to positive functional results. What is job estimation? Evaluation of work associated with almost all stages of management of the company. Such as: Staff planning . The company checks whether it needs employees; Recruitment . You can determine how effectively the company gets to attract new employees; Staff training . The assessment reviews the q...

7 things you need to do in becoming a videographer by Legit.ng video team

Just like any other chosen profession, videography can be very difficult to get into. The film/movie industry is a very competitive market so, anyone who wishes to best in this field needs to step up his or her game. Here your passion is not enough but one must be well equipped with technical knowledge and creativity. After all necessary skills and knowledge has been acquired, it becomes a greater problem in securing a job and showing off your own unique style and level of creativity. There is no one way or shortcut to becoming a videographer. Many successful videographers have unique stories on how they followed similar steps differently before they got their big breaks. At Legit.ng , the video team work tirelessly to upload amazing videos on our YouTube channel. This video ranges from political events, entertainment, sports and street vox pops. All the videos are uploaded on a daily basis in order to keep viewers updated about recent events happening around them. 1. Know the basi...

Nigerians react as appeal court nullifies Adeleke's victory

Nigerians have reacted to the victory of Governor Gboyega Oyetola after the appeal court nullified the judgement of the election tribunal which declared Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the election. The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja had on Thursday, May 9, ruled in favour of Oyetola , in the Osun 2018 governorship election case. The election tribunal judgment had earlier ruled in favour of Senator Adeleke, declaring him winner of the election. Reacting to the Court of Appeal judgement, some Nigerians said they were not surprised as they knew the tribunal judgement would not stand. READ ALSO: U.S. recognises Imam who saved 300 Christians in Plateau Below are some of the reactions: Some are congratulating Oyetola for defeating Adeleke at the court. Some others are of the opinion that power and money rules Nigeria. According to Olawumi, Oyetola's victory is another four years of non-payment of salaries. Recall that the three-m...

U.S. mission recognises Imam who saved over 300 Christians in Plateau

- The United States Mission in Nigeria has lauded Imam Abdullahi Abubakar for saving hundreds of Christians during an attack - The Imam had saved over 300 lives of his Christian neighbors at Nghar Vilage, Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau - Abubakar was consequently awarded with the Nigerian Star in recognition of the achievement Imam Abdullahi Abubakar has been praised by the United States Mission in Nigeria for saving hundreds of Christians during an attack in Plateau state on June 23, 2018. Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Gashish District in Plateau state, has been widely lauded by people in and out of the country. READ ALSO: Nigerians react as appeal court nullifies Adeleke's victory The US Embassy in Nigeria praised Abubakar when it awarded Abubakar the Nigerian Star, “in recognition of achievement and service to Nigeria and Nigerians”. The mission, in a message on social media described the Imam as a peace-builder who together with his deputy saved over 300 lives ...

Oyetola defeats Adeleke at Appeal Court

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has ruled in favour of Osun state governor, Gboyega Oyetola, in the Osun 2018 governorship election case. The election tribunal judgment had earlier ruled in favour of Senator Ademola Adeleke, declaring him winner. Oyetola, his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had filed substantive appeals, seeking the setting aside of the decision of the tribunal. Adeleke had also filed a cross-appeal, challenging a portion of the decision. READ ALSO: Abuja court summons Buhari, acting CJN over Onnoghen Legit.ng gathered that the lead judgement was read by Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey. There was also a dissenting judgement from one of the judges on the panel, but majority favoured Oyetola. Meanwhile, Osun state governor, Gboyega Oyetola is yet to appoint any commissioner since he assumed office in November 2018. The state governor is said to have taken the position due to financial difficul...

Nigeria’s power sector is now a national disaster by Engineer AY Muhammad (opinion)

Editor's note: Engineer AY Muhammad, a resident of Abuja, Nigeria's capital, is as frustrated as many other citizens of the country over the continuous challenge of inadequate and irregular power supply across the country. At a time the national grid has reportedly faced series of collapses, Muhammad wants the Nigerian power sector declared a national disaster. Generally speaking, energy is the basic necessity for the economic development of any country. Electricity does everything for our comfort and convenience with utmost efficiency such that our lives will come to a standstill without it. Nearly all the sophisticated medical equipment require electricity to function. The importance of electricity does not need mentioning because almost everything the soul requires for its healthier existence depends on electricity supply. The history of electricity power generation and supply started in Nigeria in 1897 although the first utility company, known as Nigerian Electricity Su...

Emir Sanusi gets UN appointment a day after his emirate is split into 5

The United Nations (UN) on Thursday, May 9, appointed the emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, as a member of the new class of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocates. Legit.ng understands that the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres made the announcement through his spokesperson, Farhan Haq, at a news conference in New York. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SDG advocates are 17 influential public figures committed to “raising awareness, inspiring greater ambition, and pushing for faster action on the SDGs.” READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The report said Sanusi is one of the six new members of the group, which is co-chaired by President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and the prime minister of Norway, Erna Solberg. The other five new members, according to the report, are Hindou Ibrahim of Chad, Dia Mirza of India, Edward Ndopu of South Africa, Nadia Murad of Iraq and Marta Vieira da Silva of Brazil...

Everything you wanted to know about the life and relationships of the stunning Stella Maxwell

To be a Victoria's Secret Angel is the ultimate dream for many models. Stella Maxwell made this dream a reality, and it made her world-famous. After this success, she posed for many magazines and brands; she also became the face of Max Factor. Image: instagram.com, @stellamaxwell Source: UGC Here are the most interesting facts about the life and work of this model. We will give you the answer to questions most fans cannot wait to know the answers to like: "Who is Stella Maxwell boyfriend?" and "Is she a lesbian or not?" Stella Maxwell profile summary Full Name : Stella Maynes Maxwell Birthdate : 15/05/1990 Birthplace : Brussels, Belgium Residence : Los Angeles and New York Occupation: Fashion model Nationality: British, Irish and New Zealand Ethnicity: Northern Irish Zodiac sign : Taurus Education : University of Otago Marital Status : Single Social Media : Instagram - 4,7M followers , Facebook - 84K followers Salary: $120,000 ( according ...

These facts about Paige Butcher will wow you

Being a celebrity is hard and exhausting. However, being a celebrity partner of the famous comedian Eddie Murphy is even more stressful. Therefore, Paige Butcher has always tried her best to keep her personal life secret. Image: instagram.com, @strifflerphoto2 Source: UGC The woman has just given birth to Eddie Murphy’s 10th child. So, who is she and what is the relationship between the couple? Will they marry? The famous Australian model and actress has many secrets to reveal. Paige Butcher profile summary Date of birth: June 10, 1979 Full name: Jacinta Paige Butcher Nationality: Australian Ethnicity: Caucasian Hometown: Perth, Australia Profession: model, actress Net worth: $40 million Marital status: engaged Children: 2 READ ALSO: Cathy Areu bio: age, husband, net worth, salary Who is Paige Butcher: 8 quick facts The woman was born in Perth, Australia, and still holds Australian citizenship. The celebrity is a very attractive woman with a beautiful bo...

Amazing facts about the stunning Heather Thomas: bio, net worth and husband

Heather Thomas is an American actress, screenwriter, author, and political activist. Her beauty and versatility have driven her to success and popularity in many states. As an actress, Heather is primarily known for her role as Jody Banks in the adventure series 'The Fall Guy' (1981-1986). The multi-talented actress later quit acting to become an activist in various causes. What inspired her to change her career? Image: instagram.com, @mr_jerry_dandrige Source: Instagram Talk about the strength of a woman, and Heather Thomas perfectly slides in as a role model to women out there. She has faced challenges in her life, but nothing could stop her from pursuing the mission she had. From suffering fractures to both legs in an accident to substance addiction, the activist has risen from the ruins and transformed into one of the most adored celebrities. Heather Thomas personal profile Full name: Heather Anne Thomas Date of birth: 8 September 1957 Birth Sign: Virgo Place ...