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- Judges at the National Industrial Court have been warned against indulging in any form of corruption - The warning was issued by the president of the National Industrial Court Babatunde Adejumo - Adejumo said all incoming judges must be incorruptible and hardworking individuals to scale the hurdles of screening The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NIC) has warned it would not condone any form of corruption from judges within the court. The president of the NIC, Babatunde Adejumo, said judges aspiring to the bench of the court must eschew corruption if they must succeed. Premium Times reports that the NIC president all incoming judges must be incorruptible and hardworking individuals to scale the hurdles of screening. Speaking at a lecture entitled, “How to Become A Judge of National Industrial Court,” which was delivered to mark the 2019 Attorney General’s Colloquium in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state, Adejumo said anyone inspiring to become a judge must first understand the law. ...

- Senator Olusola Adeyeye has blamed the National Assembly for failing to address the issue of restructuring - The senator representing Osun central senatorial district in the parliament, however, said it is subject to a majority vote - He argued that while the failure to push the issue of restructuring was a minus on the part of the 8th Assembly The senator representing Osun central in the National Assembly, Senator Olusola Adeyeye, has blamed the parliament for failing to address the issue of restructuring. The lawmaker lamented the fact that the outgoing Eight Assembly could not effectively vote in support of taking the nation on the path of true federalism. He, however, explained that a lawmaker may have the intention of pushing calls for restructuring, but said it is however subject to a majority vote. READ ALSO: Governor Wike recalls 12 suspended chairmen “It’s a failure on the part of the National Assembly of which I am a member and a principal officer,” Adeyeye who is ...

- Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state reportedly offered Emir Sanusi three options - The governor had on Wednesday, May 8, approved the creation of 4 new emirates in the state - Sanusi was said to have been told by Ganduje to resign from his position or be sacked by his government There are indications that an ongoing probe by the Kano state government’s anti-corruption agency could lead to charges being filed against the Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. Daily Trust reports that Sanusi’s status as the only first class emir in the state was whittled when the state government broke the emirate, carving out four new emirates and appointing first class emirs to rule them. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Legit.ng gathered that the exercise which lasted only two days, fuelled speculations that the government was going after the emir over his rumoured support for the opposition during the recently concluded governorship electio...

Top Nigerian singer, Davido, has celebrated his second daughter, Hailey Adeleke's birthday in an amazing way in Atlanta. The singer who goes extra length always to be a good father organized the one in town birthday party which was attended by lots of kids and adults alike. Tunde Ednut, Dremo , Sina Rambo, Shizi and many more top Nigerians abroad were at the event. The singer took to Instagram to share some photos with caption: My baby Bday party LIT!! Daddy shark loading !!! See photos below: READ ALSO : Davido spotted having dinner with daughter Hailey in Atlanta (photo) READ ALSO: Davido and Emmanuella get nominated for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2018 In a similar event, the singer posted a photo of his two babymamas, wishing them bot happy mother's day. See the post below: Davido sure knows how to balance home and career. He is a good singer and babydaddy. LOL Just recently, Amanda, who is the mother of Davido’s second daughter, Hailey, gradu...

The Lagos state deputy governor-elect, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has lost his father, Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat. He was until his death on Sunday, May 12, the traditional ruler of Afowowa Kingdom in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun state. He was aged 86. According to a family source who pleaded anonymity, his remains would be buried on Monday, May 13, at his Yaya Abatan Street, Ogba residence according to Islamic rites. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that the deputy governor- elect has also confirmed the passage of his father. READ ALSO: Just in: Governor Wike recalls 12 suspended chairmen Hamzat, a former commissioner works and infrastructure in the state , expressed gratitude to God for the life his departed father lived . ”Today, a I lost my father, Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat. I thank Allah, the most gracious for the life he lived . ”One of the greatest things a father can give his children is courage and belief in their dreams . ”Thank you father for believing in...

- EFCC has sealed of 5 assets of Senate president Bukola Saraki over alleged corruption - The anti-graft agency is investigating Saraki's tenure as governor of Kwara state between 2003 and 2011 - It was gathered that the mansions under seal include 15, 15A, 17 and 17A McDonald road in Ikoyi area of Lagos state Emerging reports indicated that five choice properties of Senate president Bukola Saraki located in high brow Ikoyi area of Lagos have been sealed off by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged corruption. The Nation reports reports that the agency is in the process of approaching a court for an order for the interim forfeiture of the properties pending the conclusion of Saraki’s trial for allegations against him. Legit.ng gathered that the mansions which include 15, 15A, 17 and 17A McDonald Road, Ikoyi were sealed off based on the ongoing investigation of the politician by the EFCC. The commission suspects Saraki of having acquired the propert...

- A former national chairman of MPPP, Oludare Falade, has said that nothing would stop Tinubu from becoming Nigeria's president in 2023 - The APC chieftain said that north and south would unite to elect Tinubu as Nigeria's president in 2023 - Falade noted that Tinubu would receive people's support across the country if he declares intention to run for president A former national chairman of the Mega Progressives Peoples Party (MPPP), now Mega Party of Nigeria (MPN), Oludare Falade, has declared that nothing would stop the national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Legit.ng reports that Falade, who is now a chieftain of APC, said Tinubu would receive people's support across the country. He said: ''Asiwaju is a Nigerian. I believe if he so desires, he will receive the support of his people. In democracy, if you have demonstrated victory and capacity for other, it taken for granted i...

A Nigerian lady, Odedina Ifeoluwa Abimbola, has recounted how she went to the city of Ibadan in Oyo state as a corps member after which she empowered herself and became a business owner. Sharing photos of her office and how far she has gone in one year, she tweeted: NYSC brought me to Ibadan, my laundry business made me stay Source: Twitter NYSC brought me to Ibadan but my laundry business made me stay in #Ibadan . It been a year since I started my God inspired laundry business "Crystalz Laundry", indeed God has been faithful. Pls retweet my customers are on your TL @scalemyhustle @badt_BOI_ @OgbeniDipo @obyezeks The tweet has garnered over 8,000 reactions in which the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, also retweeted the young lady's tweet, saying: Seeth thou as amazing young woman diligent in her work..... she will stand tall and be a leading light of her Generation. Keep soaring. See the tweets and reactions below: ...

- A former deputy national publicity secretary of the APC, Comrade Timi Frank, has threatened to drag the Senate to court - Comrade Frank says he will drag the red chambers to court if it fails to release a report at the expiration of seven days - The report is on the investigations carried out on the former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Maina A former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Senate to make public their investigations carried out on the activities of a former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Maina. Comrade Frank threatened to drag the red chambers to court if it fails to release the report at the expiration of seven days. The Senate had set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the dismissed civil servant on how he (Maina) got into the country after he left the shore...

- Governor Ambode on Sunday, May 12, received an award for exemplary governance since assuming office in 2015 - The award was given to the governor by the National Image International magazine - National Image Magazine said Ambode was nominated based on his satisfactory performance in the governance of Lagos between 2015 to 2019 The Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has received an award for the Best Performing Governor in Nigeria Award. Tribune reports that the award was presented to the governor by the National Image International magazine for his exemplary performance in governance. The organisation while presenting the award said Governor Ambode nominated based on his satisfactory performance in the governance of Lagos between 2015 to 2019. Paul Smith, the head of publications for National Image International magazine, Paul Smith, said Governor Ambode’s achievements in Lagos is ground-breaking. He also described the governor as the foremost Nigerian governor with the l...

- The Sultan of Sokoto has been urged to speak up against the creation of new emirates by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in Kano state - Umar Ardo, a former lecturer and historian said the new creation of emirates will destroy the caliphate - Ardo said the Emirates were created from the time of Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio and should not be balkanized A former lecturer and renowned historian, Umar Ardo, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and other Muslim faithfuls to resist the creation of four new emirates by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state. Ardo said the creation of additional emirates in Kano state will destroy the caliphate. He also accused the royal house of aiding and abetting the governor in his actions against the Kano caliphate. Vanguard reports that Ardo while speaking during an interview over the weekend said the Emirates were created from the time of Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio and should not be balkanized. READ ALSO: Just in: Governor Wike recalls 12 suspended chairmen ...

The Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, May 12, recalled all the 12 local government chairmen councils earlier suspended by his administration. The governor in a statement by his special assistant on electronic media, Simon Nwakaudu said the recall of the local government chairmen is with immediate effect. The Nation reports that Nwakaudu also said the governor charged all the council chairmen to diligently serve their people and shun all forms of lackadaisical behaviour in governance. He also urged them to tackle the issues of security challenges in their respective local government areas while warning that any chairman who continues to act in breach of extant laws would be shown the way out. READ ALSO: Resign or you will be sacked - Ganduje reportedly tells Emir Sanusi The Council Chairmen recalled include: Okrika, Emohua, Abua/Odual, Degema, Khana, Gokana, Ahoada East, Ikwerre, Eleme, Andoni, Omuma and Ogu/Bolo Local Government Areas. Meanwhile, Legit.ng previousl...

- Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, continues to exhibit political maturity despite losing out in the 2019 elections - Saraki has donated two 500KVA Mikano generators to the proposed Muhammad Kamaldeen University, Ogidi, Ilorin - The Senate President on Sunday, May 12, also flagged-off the rehabilitation of some township roads in some areas in Kwara state Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has donated two 500KVA Mikano generators to the proposed Muhammad Kamaldeen University, Ogidi, Ilorin. The proposed university is owned by Ansar Islam Society of Nigeria, Leadership reports. The power generating sets which were presented to officials of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria by the director-general of ABS Mandate constituency office, Ilorin, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi. It formed part of N500 million projects that Saraki promised to facilitate to the institution to hasten its take off. READ ALSO: JAMB staff paraded for fraud as board nabs 123 criminal candidates The Senate P...

Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo, has broken down in tears to encourage all mothers who are going through series of challenges to hold on as it will surely get better for them and the children. In celebration of Mothers' day, the actress put up a video where she recounted a bit of her story, how she got to know her husband married her not because of love but because she was pregnant. She went on to reveal how her husband was 'not available even while they were still together'. Actress Iyabo Ojo Source: Instagram READ ALSO: She is my mum's mother, my everything - Bobrisky celebrates grand-mum on Mother’s Day With her teary eyes, she said she tried to stay married with her pregnancy, gave birth at the RCCG, Itire, Mushin, without any financial help from her then husband. She fell pregnant again while trying to sort her life with the husband, trying to love him more just to make the marriage work but he didn't change towards him. And the second pregnancy was so hard...

- Senator Jim Nwobodo has said Nigeria will not know peace until an Igbo becomes president - The former governor of old Anambra state made the comment while calling for an Igbo presidency in 2023 - Nwobodo made the assertion while celebrating his 79th birthday in Enugu Former governor of old Anambra state, Senator Jim Nwobodo has called for Igbo presidency in 2023, saying “Nigeria will not know peace until an Igbo becomes president.” Nwobodo made this assertion during his 79th birthday celebration which took place in Enugu, Vanguard reports. He, however, also called on Ndigbo to come together and support any body that is doing well to represent the south-east. He also urged the judiciary to discharge their duties with justice saying that it’s only the judiciary that can prevent the country from collapsing. He hailed Enugu state governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who he noted has brought politicians together in the state in peace. Speaking at the event, the president-general of Oh...

The people of Wudil community s in Kano state have declared their loyalty to the state and not Gaya emirate as listed in the newly passed emirates law. Speaking to journalists in Wudil, the secretary Wudil joint stakeholders, Baba Sani Wudil, said that the creation of the four new emirates was done without the consent of the good people of Wudil. Sani-Wudil said the move by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in the creation of the emirates is contrary to the traditional provision of the long preserved history of the area. “We didn’t solicit for it in the first place and when the government decided to create the new emirates, the people of Wudil were not consulted," Sani-Wudil said. Stating that the people of Wudil are sure that the new law if allowed to persist will no doubt erase our long preserved historical background, Sani-Wudil said the people of Wudil will not allow that to happen. "We believe the traditional institution has a long history and that is what gives us our id...

- About two kidnapped people have been rescued by the police - The police spokesman, Frank Mba, disclosed this on Sunday, May 12 - Mba also said the force arrested three suspects in connection with the crime The police on Sunday, May 12 said they had rescued two kidnapped persons and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime. The suspects, force spokesman, Frank Mba, a deputy commissioner of police, Mohammed Bello, aka “Dan Hajia”, 42; Suleiman Musa, aka “Dan Auta”, 38 and Abubakar Bello, aka “Abu Kango”, 28. Mba said in a statement in Abuja that the victims were rescued by operatives attached to “Operation Puff Adder”. READ ALSO: Panic in Kano as Sanusi returns from London, to be received by cheering crowd He said the victims, Ali Sale, 34 and Bala Bawa, 37, were kidnapped from their residence at Maijaki village, near Lapai Local Government Area of Niger on May 1. He said Sale was rescued at Mai Lamba forest near Lapai, Niger, while Bawa was rescued at Gada Biu on ...

- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says no money is missing or stolen from the financial house as reported in some quarters - Isaac Okoroafor says the money was a loan to the government for the payment of salaries of workers and pension to retirees - Okoroafor declares that smear campaigns against the CBN governor and the bank's management will not be successful The director, corporate communications of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Isaac Okoroafor, has said that no money is missing or stolen from the apex financial house as claimed in a report. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okoroafor said this in a statement on Sunday, May 12, while reacting to a recent article and audio clips in which the CBN Governor and other senior officials were heard discussing discrepancies in the bank’s accounts. According to Okoroafor, the audio was distorted in a manner which creates a different impression of the matter being discussed, which was to proffer solutions to a misun...

Available reports on Sunday, May 12, showed that the Kano airport was taken over by supporters of the embattled emir of the state, Lamido Sanusi, as the monarch returned from London. Sanusi’s return, according to Premium Times, is described as triumphant in the face of the controversial splitting of his emirate into five by the state government headed by Abdullahi Ganduje. The report added that hundreds of residents of the state headed to the airport in the afternoon of Sunday, May 12, in solidarity march for the emir. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda This, it was learnt, also resulted in tension as there were speculations that the emir’s supporters and sympathizers could turn violent. The report added that the police was accused of trying to prevent the emir’s supporters, but this was denied by the commissioner of the law enforcement agency in the state, Mohammed Wakili. Wakil said he did not order restriction on protes...

- Ninety-five suspected cultists have been arrested by officers of the Nigeria police in Anambra state - The suspects were arrested alongside three suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in the state - According to the police, the suspects are currently under investigation and would be charged to court soon The Police Command in Anambra said it had arrested 95 suspected cultists and three suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in the state. The command’s police public relations officer, Haruna Mohammed, a Superintendent of Police, disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, May 12, and said that the suspects were nabbed between May 4 and Saturday, May 11. Mohammed said the arrests were result of intensive raids on criminal hideouts in various communities carried out by the command’s Special Anti-Cult Unit (SPACS) to stem the tide of cultism in the state. He said that 32 of the suspects were released after screening, while 28 were charged to court and 10 pla...

- Barcelona vs Getafe La Liga game saw the Catalans return to winning ways in their last home game for the season - Arturo Vidal gave the Bluagrana the lead in the 39th minute, while Djene Dakonam's own goal seal the win for the home team - Barca's last league game will be away from home to Eibar next weekend Barcelona bounced back to winning ways in the Spanish League following their 2-0 win over Getafe at the Camp Nou. The Catalans were humiliated out of the UEFA Champions League at Anfield earlier this month having suffered a 4-0 defeat to Liverpool - despite taking a three goal advantage from the first leg. However, they seem to have moved on from the disappointment as they brush their visitors aside in their last home game in the league this season. READ ALSO: Leicester City vs Chelsea: Sarri's men seal UCL spot with draw against Foxes Chilean forward Arturo Vidal opened scoring for the home team six minutes before half time after tapping into the net from a po...