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On Saturday, May 18, a video of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and former governor of California, getting kicked in the back by an unidentified man in South Africa surfaced on social media. The Terminator actor had gone to South Africa for his Arnold Athlete Africa event when the incident happened. Schwarzenegger had been at the event celebrating a wheelchair-bound archery athlete on his Snapchat when the unidentified man came out of nowhere and kicked him in the back. In the video, it could be seen that the man, who fell immediately after kicking the heavily built actor, was picked up, subdued and dragged out of the scene. He was heard kicking and screaming that he needs a Lamborghini. READ ALSO : Fan trolls Regina Daniels, says she and her mother are no different from Yahoo Boys The actor, who received messages of concern after the video surfaced, took to his Twitter to put everyone at ease. He thanked people for their concerns and stated that there was no need to worry. Acc...

- Transportation minister Amaechi says the Igbos have nothing with which to bargain for 2023 presidency - The former Rivers governor said the south-east made a grave error in voting against President Mummadu Buhari and his ruling APC - Amaechi said had southeast voted for Buhari, they would have had a bargaining chip for the presidency slot in the next general elections Minister of Transportation Chibuike Amaechi has said that Igbos have nothing to use as bargain for a shot at the presidency in the next general elections in 2023. Amaechi made this submission during an interview he granted the Daily Sun, a local daily newspaper on Saturday, May 18. According to Amaechi, it was a grave error for the south-east region to have voted against his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: Former Military president IBB is not dead - Sources "I was the first to do that but I don’t know what the situation is now. I don’t know what they will do now for voting agai...

Deontay Wilder, American heavyweight fighter, retained his WBC title once again following his victory over Dominic Breazeale at the 9,000-capacity Barclays Center on Sunday, May 19. The 'Bronze Bomber' knocked challenger Breazeale out in the first round with a thunderous punch and win his ninth WBC title defence. Wilder returned to winning ways five months after his bout with British boxer Tyson Fury ended in a draw after both shared the spoils (115–111, 112–114, 113–113) in December. READ ALSO: Daniel James edges close to sealing Man United dream move this summer The California born fighter was floored in the second minute of his fight to make it his second defeat in his professional career after 22 fights. Breazeale, before the match was rated as one of the best in the game having won 20 of his fights - 18 via knockouts, but was never a match for the current WBC title holder. Wilder on the other hand recorded his 40th knockout victory out of 41 wins in his career, wh...

- Governor Udom Emmanuel has remained consistent in fulfilling his electoral promises - The governor has inaugurated 84 units of two-bedroom flat housing for the Nigerian Army inside its barracks - Governor Emmanuel also inaugurated 5.1 km internal roads at the Obio Akpa campus of the Akwa Ibom State University Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has inaugurated 84 units of two-bedroom flat housing for the Nigerian Army inside its barracks in Ibagwa. Legit.ng gathered that the quarters which are for non-commissioned officers were constructed in the first phase of the state government's housing intervention aimed at ameliorating accommodation problems faced in the barracks. Inaugurating the quarters on Saturday, May 18, Governor Emmanuel said the project was in appreciation of support given by the battalion to Akwa Ibom state. He lauded the army for collaborating with other security agencies to combat crime and making the state safe for investors and investments. The ...

The allowance of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been increased to N30,000 by the federal government. The disclosure was made by the minister of finance, Zainab Ahmed, who however, noted that the federal government is still working out modalities before the implementation of the new allowance for corps member, The Nation reports. Legit.ng gathers that the minister made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, May 16, during a press conference where she added that the total sum of N649.434 billion was verified by the ministry as the outstanding balance to be refunded to the state governments. READ ALSO: SEC warns Nigerians against participating in Loom Ponzi scheme She said: “The other aspect that should be clear is that there is an increase for the NYSC as well because NYSC, by its Act, is designed that they earn the minimum wage.” “So, NYSC allowance also has to increase to N30, 000. So, I cannot give you projections right now because the negotiations are not...

- Information minister Lai Mohammed says the federal government has strong proof that opposition politicians are trying to sabotage Buhari's government - Mohammed says it was the strength of the evidence that FG had which made it raise the alarm - The minister says all the security agencies are already on red alert following the evidence gathered The federal government has said it has credible evidence to back up its recent claim that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was planning to “ sabotage the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, generally overheat the polity and make the country ungovernable” . News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed revealed this on Saturday, May 18 at the 2019 edition of his Annual Ramadan Lecture held at his home town Oro, Kwara state. Mohammed said: “ As you are aware, a few days ago we raised the alarm that either by themselves or via their proxies, the PDP and it’s presidential c...

- Governor Ganduje recently signed signed into law a bill creating four new emirates in Kano state and re-opened an investigation into the finances of the Kano Emirate Council - These actions by the state governor are alleged to be targeted at the Emir of Kano for the alleged roles he played in the just concluded 2019 elections - An unconfirmed report alleges that Emir Sanusi worked against Governor Ganduje and the APC in the last elections, a move which allegedly infuriated the Kano state governor New details have emerged of alleged infractions by the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, which led to some drastic actions by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Daily Trust reports. Recall that last week, Governor Ganduje signed into law a bill creating four new emirates in the state. Similarly, the state's anti-corruption agency of the government reopened an investigation into the finances of the Kano Emirate Council, the body overseeing the state’s traditional institutions, ...

- Asisat Oshoala went down with her side Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League final - The Nigerian international scored the only goal in Barcelona's 4-1 loss to Lyon in the final played at Budapest - Oshoala finished her loan deal on a high scoring eight goals in ten matches for the Barcelona ladies Asisat Oshoala scored as Barcelona Ladies suffered 4-1 loss to Olympic Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. The Super Falcons striker netted a consolation goal for the Blaugrana before the final whistle after going four goals behind in the first half. Oshoala was brought on as a second half substitute for Toni Duggan in the 66th minute but there was little she could do to save her team from losing the ultimate prize. READ ALSO: Bayern Munich emerge Bundesliga champions as Ribery, Robben bow out in style Dzsenifer Marozsan opened scoring for the French side as early as the fifth minute, while current Women's World Player of the Year, Ada Hegerberg...

- The Nigerian Navy has recruited over 1000 personnel to help in fight against sea pirates and other martime threats - Chief of Defense Staff General Olonishakin said this on Saturday, May 18, noting that Nigeria needs all the help it can get to stop the current level of insecurity - Olonishakin expressed confidence that the new recruits have been properly trained to meet the requirements of challenges the country faces The Nigerian Navy has recruited no fewer than 1,176 young men and women to aid its fight against sea pirates and oil bunkers in the nation’s maritime domain. News Agency of Nigeria reports that General Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), revealed this on Saturday, May 18 at the formal Passing Out Parade of Batch 28 recruits trained at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School in Onne, Rivers state. READ ALSO: Obasanjo knocks President Buhari over increased insecurity in Nigeria He said: “ The trainees have been adequately groomed in basic na...

Editor's note: In this Ramadan lecture,we look at the tricky question of whether Muslims are allowed to either take injection or blood transfusion during Ramadan. In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful The month of Ramadan is nearly getting to the middle and Muslims across the world are getting used to waking up before sunrise to offer supplication to Allah and engage in Sahur while also abstaining from eating or drinking before sunset. The core aspect of Ramadan is the abstinence from eating or drinking during the day which is why when a person deliberately breaks the fast, the individual is expected to pay back by fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding a poor person for 60 days. READ ALSO: Obasanjo knocks President Buhari over increased insecurity in Nigeria Can a person who is fasting during Ramadan take injection? Taking injection during Ramadan for medical reasons in permissible in Islam in that the essence is to address a particular medical n...

Roberto Firmino has handed Liverpool a massive injury boost after stepping up his rehab as he intensifies training to regain his fitness ahead of the Champions League final. According to The Mirror, the forward, who was listed in the Selecao squad Copa America squad this week is back in training after suffering a thigh tear that saw him missing four of Liverpool’s final five fixtures of the season. READ ALSO: Usain Bolt urges Caster Semenya to accept IAAF testosterone ruling However, Firmino barely managed to play against Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final defeat and was withdrawn after 12 minute, and did not feature for Liverpool since. At the last count, the Reds have paid close attention to the forward’s recovery, and travelled with other teammates to a training camp in Marbella early in the week. In addition, Liverpool's strength and rehabilitation assistant David Ridings alongside physio Sven Kampmann have also assisted the forward in getting back to shape,...

- Bayern Munich defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 to retain Bundesliga for the seventh time - The Allianz Arena outfit edged Borussia Dortmund with a point to clinch the title - Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben featured and scored in their last games for the Bavarians Bayern Munich sealed their seventh straight Bundesliga title following a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena. Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben played their last game for the German club after their respective colorful careers. The Frenchman and the Dutchman were both on target after coming on as substitutes in the second half and added to Bayern's 3-1 lead. READ ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo tells Juventus teammates to play for Allegri in final game Kingsley Coman had sent the home crowd into frenzy with his strike inside four minutes but, after Serge Gnabry's goal was ruled out by the VAR, Sebastien Haller levelled for the scores for Frankfurt. David Alaba responded ruthlessly before Renato Sanche...

- Chief Imam of Olorunsogo Central mosque in Ilorin Alhaji Solihu Orire says God called Lai Mohammed and APC to deliver the state from backwardness - Orire said this in Oro at Irepodun LGA on Saturday during a lecture organized by the information minister - The cleric said 2018 edition of the Ramadan lecture was aimed at prayers for the state's deliverance and now it has happened, so God is involved Information minister Lai Mohammed and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have been described as sent by God to deliver the people of Kwara state from political backwardness. News Agency of Nigeria reports that this description was made on Saturday, May 18 in Kwara state by an Islamic cleric Alhaji Solihu Orire. The cleric said the victory of the APC in the last general elections in Kwara was an indication of a divine call to deliver the state from retrogression. READ ALSO: Obasanjo knocks President Buhari over increased insecurity in Nigeria Orire, who is the Chief Imam ...

The Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) has called on all stakeholders to continue to work together to ensure the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act is in full force. Irene Patrick-Ogbogu, Executive Director, DRAC, in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Saturday, May 18, stated that the work is not yet done, while emphasizing all actors must continue to work together to ensure continued advocacy, collaboration and take rigorous steps towards: 1. Awareness creation on the provisions of the act 2. Establishment of the National Disability Rights Commission 3. Budgetary allocation for the implementation of the act and 4. Implementation at state level “These will champion a more inclusive society where 28 million Nigerians with Disabilities can participate and contribute to societal development,” she noted. READ ALSO: Court orders lawyer to produce certificate of mental fitness She, however, commended the National Assembly for passing, transmittin...

Editor's note: Public affairs analyst, Umar Lukman, writes on the controversial trending issue of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) which has attracted the attention of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). Read below: From all that has come to light on the trending issue of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) it is clear that there is a nexus between the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the minister of information, Lai Mohammed to scuttle the federal government’s well intentioned effort to improve the overall quality of broadcast in the country. From what we now know, the ICPC has not done the due diligence expected of it on the whole issue. From the onset, the commission's spokesperson Rasheedat Okoduwa could not properly differentiate the roles of the National Broadcasting Commission and those of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation in her public statement. The spokesperson did not know that the National Broadcasting Commission is a regulator of ...

- The DSS has issued a strong warning to those it said are trying to force a change in government - In a statement issued on Friday, the security operatives said it will not tolerate those instigating violence - DSS said those calling for change in regime will be dealt with reversely and brought to book Few days after the Nigerian Army distanced itself from an alleged coup plotting against President Muhammadu Buhari, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a strong warning to those it described as "coup plotters" ahead of presidential inauguration. The DSS gave this warning in a statement on Friday, May 17, as a reaction to call for change in government championed under the banner of the Nigeria Continuity and Progress (NCP), Sahara Reporters reports. The security agency said it has gathered information that some misguided group are cahoot with some aggrieved politicians to cause violence in order to "actualize their infamous agenda of forceful change of r...

- Man City vs Watford saw the Citizens complete a domestic treble by thrashing Hornets in the FA Cup final at Wembley - City claimed the lead on 26 minutes through veteran midfielder David Silva and Gabriel Jesus's strike narrowly crossing the line before Raheem Sterling smashed it in - Kevin De Bruyne netted City's third goal to make 3-0 , with Jesus netted on 68 minutes before Sterling netted twice to complete the 6-0 rout Raheem Sterling netted a hat-trick as Manchester City completed a total sweep of domestic honours after clinching the FA Cup with a 6-0 bashing of Watford on Saturday, May 18, at Wembley. The encounter saw City started without the trio of Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne, with Riyad Mahrez get a start, with Watford preferring the duo Heurelho Gomes and Gerard Deulofeu in their starting XI. 10 minutes after commencement of action, Deulofeu connected Roberto Pereyra with a decent cross from the right, but Ederson was spot on to make a save. READ ALSO...

- Veteran Nollywood actress Remi Surutu is reportedly set to walk down the aisle - It was gathered that Surutu was proposed to while celebrating her birthday - The engagement was announced by popular celebrity fashion designer CEO Luminee Remilekun Oshodi, a veteran actress popularly known as Remi Surutu, has reportedly gotten engaged to the love of her life. The actress had reportedly been proposed to while she was celebrating her birthday. The actress, on Tuesday, May 14, had become a year older and while she was celebrating the fabulous day, she was asked an important question. It was gathered that the man she is currently dating had popped the question and she said yes. The identity of the man has, however, not been revealed to the public. READ ALSO : Billionaire Rasak Okoya and wife Sade dine with Queen of England at Buckingham Palace Legit.ng had come across the great news after a video was released on Instagram by popular celebrity fashion designer CEO Luminee. In...

- Lepers in Abuja are crying of abandonment after helping President Buhari to power in 2015 and 2019 with their votes - Head of the Alheri village, Ali Isa, said the community lacked basic amenities that it deserved - He lamented that the only help that ever comes to the community were from international donors Reports from Abuja say that lepers in the Alheri Special Village, Yangoji in Kwali area council of the Federal Capital Territory are unhappy that they have been sidelined after contributing to President Buhari's victory in the 2019 general elections. Daily Trust reports that the lepers expressed sadness that despite their contribution to Buhari's victory in 2015 and 2019, they were yet to get benefits from his government. READ ALSO: DSS warns coup-plotters ahead of presidential inauguration The report quoted head of the village, Ali Isa as saying on Saturday, May 18 while receiving food items donated to the village by the Qatari Charity Organization that his commu...

Editor's note: As the eight National Assembly draws its curtain, Nigeria populace wait in anticipation of the lawmakers who would occupy leadership positions in the upper and lower chambers of the legislature. Francis Omogosibo writes on the need of having Senator Ovie Omo-Agege as the deputy Senate president which he believes would be a plus for the south south region. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Legit.ng. Your own opinion articles are welcome at info@corp.legit.ng— drop an email telling us what you want to write about and why. More details in Legit.ng’s step-by-step guide for guest contributors. Contact us if you have any feedback, suggestions, complaints or compliments. We are also available on Twitter. As the race and political permutations over who occupies principal offices in the National Assembly hot up, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Senator Representing Delta Ce...