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- Unai Emery is backing Petr Cech to continue in Arsenal starting XI against Chelsea in Europa League final - Cech has been offered the job of sporting director at Chelsea after he quits active football at the end of the season - Emery also hammered on the importance of beating London rival Chelsea to the trophy Arsenal manager Unai Emery is backing Petr Cech to keep his place in Arsenal's starting XI to face Chelsea in next week’s Europa League final. According to The Mirror, Cech, was reportedly offered the role of sporting director at Chelsea for when he bows out at the end of the campaign. READ ALSO: John Terry hold talks with Middlesbrough to replace Tony Pulis as manager However, the news raised concern ahead of Arsenal's Europa League showdown final with Chelsea in Baku, with some section of fans citing conflict of interest could be at work. Cech took to the social media in a bid to calm frayed nerves saying: " Despite the news today as I had already said...

- The Bauchi state government has responded to claims of massive recruitment of applicants into its civil service - The governor of Bauchi, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, on Wednesday, May 22, said that such rumours were promoted by some persons close to the governor-elect, Senator Bala Mohammed - Abubakar said that was actually happened was an internal transfer of staff members within the existing labour force The governor of Bauchi, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, has refuted claims of ongoing recruitment of new workers into the state civil service. Governor Abubakar made the clarification in a statement by his media aide, Ali M. Ali, on Wednesday, May 22, adding that it was necessary to set things straight as allegations in that regard were increasing by some people close to the governor-elect, Senator Bala Mohammed, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The statement party read: “Following several inquirie...

- The FCT High Court, Apo, has granted EFCC order to arraign Alison-Madueke, former chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Company, Olajide Omokore, on five counts - Alison-Madueke and Omokore are billed to be arraigned on five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal acts of accepting and giving bribe - Faruk Abdullahi, counsel to the commission, earlier told the court that the arraignment would not hold as Alison-Madueke and her co-accused were not available The high court of the Federal Capital Territory, Apo on Wednesday, May 22, fixed October 3, for the arraignment of Deziani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum on five counts bordering on conspiracy and illegal act of accepting and giving gratifications. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission leave to arraign Alison-Madueke, former chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Company, Olajide Omokore, on five counts on February 25. The date was fixed fol...

Friends are the most priceless gifts that the universe can ever offer to us. It is essential to make our pals happy by sharing some good laughable moments that make our lives exciting and memorable. Make such beautiful moments by merely sending your friends funny texts messages that will surely make them laugh their problems away. Image: legit.ng Source: UGC We are living in the technological century, where making our besty happy can only take us seconds. You do not have to be creative to achieve this. Just follow the below lists of funny text messages that will surely turn a frown into a smile no matter the situation your pal is experiencing. These include funny text messages for a female friend, funny text jokes, and messages to cheer up a friend, funny, witty messages, among others. Funny texts jokes One primary reason that we have pals is to share some of the hilarious jokes that we come across our daily lives. By simply crafting jokes into text messages, you can laugh out l...

A Nigerian lady based in Finland has cried out on social media following an unexpected turn of events after she sent an item to her relative back at home. The aggrieved lady identified as @Queen12001, shared her plight on popular micro blogging platform, Twitter. According to her, she sent a Samsung mobile device along with custom declaration papers, to her brother in Nigeria. However, to her utter surprise, her sibling received biscuit instead of the mobile phone he was expecting to retrieve. “ Sent a Samsung phone from Finland to Nigeria attached with a custom declaration paper. My dear Nigerians , this is what my brother received biscuit.” she said. READ ALSO: What American lady did after Nigerian man begged her to marry him so that he can travel abroad See her post below: READ ALSO: US-based lady searches for Nigerian man who impregnated her 2 years ago In a different tweet, the lady noted that her brother has lodged a complaint with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST...

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has said President Muhammadu Buhari will not delay in appointing new ministers so as to help monetary policies thrive in the country. Emefiele, who admitted that appointing ministers is a difficult task, said he is optimistic that President Buhari would do what Nigerians want, Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: Ekiti state governor Fayemi elected chairman governors’ forum Legit.ng notes that Emefiele said: “It is important for me to say that the decision to reconstitute or appoint ministers, I must confess I don’t have all the details. "But I do know it is not an easy one given the fact that the president must go through finding suitable and hardworking people that can work for the country from at least the 36 states of the country. It is not an easy task but I am optimistic that since you have called for it, you will get what you want.” Recall that after President Buhari was sworn in as president in May 29, 2015, he...

Facial skin care is a prevalent topic all over the world. Everyone wants to look and feel good in their skin. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, problems occur and create unsightly pimples on the face. When this happens, you can learn how to remove pimples using expensive chemical-based solutions or choose to go with effective home remedies. For reasons such as health and cost, the latter is often better. Image: pexels.com (modified by author) Source: UGC Pimples can be caused by a wide range of lifestyle, diet, environment and age factors. There are many guides and tutorials out there on how to remove pimples. While different approaches will yield mixed results on different people, there are many tried and proven methods that are inexpensive and effective. What causes spots on face? Hormonal imbalances. Increased levels of androgen in the body can lead to higher oil production by the body. This is what causes pimples in most teens. Clogged skin pores. Elements such as dead ...

- Over 100 suspected homeless people have been evacuated from the Redemption Camp - The destitute comprised couples with their young children, middle-aged men and women as well as the elderly - The evacuation was carried out by policemen and security personnel of the Redeemed Christian Church of God A report by New Telegraph indicates that over 100 suspected homeless people have been evacuated from the Redemption Camp on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to the report, the evacuation was carried out by policemen and security personnel of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The destitute comprising of couples with their young children, middle-aged men and women as well as the elderly were said to have been dumped at different locations in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. It was learnt that policemen and RCCG security personnel raided the worship ground in the early hours of Wednesday, May 22 and apprehended the victims. The security agents were said to have bundled...

We live in a time when social media has become more than just a fad. Digital platforms have created business opportunities that never existed decades ago. Sophia Diamond knows about this power of social media platforms as well. The self-made Instagram model’s rise to fame can be attributed solely to her massive online following. She posts videos on popular sites such as Instagram and TikTok. Image: instagram.com, @sophiadiamond Source: UGC Sophia Diamond is the epitome of a modern day social media personal brand. She has shown that one can embrace talents such as dancing and modelling, to earn a decent income. The model is doing quite well despite being of a relatively young age. Sophia Diamond profile summary Date of birth: 21st August 2001 Place of birth : Russia Age: 17 years, eight months Nationality: Russian, Canadian Height: 5 feet 5 inches Weight: 48 kilograms Parents: Not disclosed Siblings: Daniel Image: instagram.com, @sophiadiamond Source: UGC How...

- A couple in Poland has welcomed the first set of sextuplets in the country - The man and his wife were initially told to be expecting five babies by the doctors - The couple were surprised to find six during the delivery On May 20, 2019, a couple in Poland welcomed the country’s first set of sextuplets. According to reports from RTE News, 29-year-old Klaudia Marzec, delivered four baby girls and two boys at Kracow University Hospital. The new mother revealed that she had been told by the hospital that she was expecting quintuplets but she eventually gave birth to six instead of five. Klaudia Marzec, mother of sextuplets Photo: Screenshot from RTE News Source: UGC “It was a surprise, we were expecting quintuplets. During delivery it resulted that there were six children. "It was a shock at first, stress, but after the delivery I could touch one of the girls, so then happiness came," she said. READ ALSO: After 18 years of waiting, 42-year-old woman finally gives...

Have you ever wondered about how to speak English fluently and confidently, especially if you are not a native speaker? With this being the language that is used most frequently as a way of communication across the globe, it is necessary to learn how to speak correctly. This will make it easy for you to interact with other native speakers from all over the world. Image: pexels.com Source: UGC With the world fast becoming a global village, effective communication is vital. The last thing you want is to misinterpret something because it was not communicated clearly. English speaking is a skill that everyone needs to nurture, more so if they plan to talk to other people outside their country and region. As the widely accepted language of communication globally, learning how to speak it can be an invaluable asset. Top 10 tips on how to speak English fluently and confidently The concern on how to speak English fluently is one that bothers a lot of people. More often than not, most pe...

A family had been put into sorrow after their son, Samuel Abdulraheem, went missing at the age of seven while he was riding a bicycle outside his family home in Kano state. Abdulraheem was not found by his family until six years after at Canaanland, the main church for Living Faith Church Worldwide, located in Ota, Lagos state. The little boy had come from a large family, his father a Muslim architect and hotelier, had 17 children and four wives. His favourite sister, Firdausi, who was 21 years old at the time Abdulraheem was kidnapped revealed to BBC that they had tried everything to find him. According to her, she was not made aware of the situation immediately due to the fact that she was still in university studying. She noted that she began to suspect something was wrong when her favourite sibling did not run to the phone to talk to her whenever she called like he always does. Boy finds his way back home after 6 years of being kidnapped in Kano to assist beggars in Lagos Sour...

Popular hip-hop act Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley is once again the topic of discussion online following an old report that surfaced about his criminal activities in the past. It appears the Nigerian singer who is currently being remanded in prison by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is not entirely unfamiliar with criminal cases. A report by a foreign news outlet identified as News Shopper, reveals that the Nigerian music act was listed among some of the most wanted faces for crimes in the UK by the Lewisham police, way back in 2014. Marley, who was 19 at the time, was particularly wanted by the police in connection to a crime incident in Surrey Canal Road, New Cross, on March 5. READ ALSO: Naira Marley: Man shares account number for people to raise N10m for singer’s bail, Nigerians react READ ALSO: Naira Marley: Timaya reacts to singer's arrest, says the tongue is powerful (video) See screenshots below: Naira Marley and others who w...

Would it not be nice knowing how to make a girl happy? There is nothing as challenging for men as knowing how to impress a girl they adore. Many get stuck in the friend zone for long with no idea of how to get out. You love a lady, but she does not seem to look your way. You think of her day and night, but she does not know of your existence. Do not get disheartened; there are many ways to win a girl's heart. Image: pixabay.com Source: UGC It is difficult to control how a girl feels or even make her fall in love with you. However, it is easy to make her desire to be with you. It is, therefore, essential that you get the best lines to impress a girl. When you have an idea of how to please a lady, you will know how to make yourself more desirable to her. There are many tips on how to impress a girl. Remember, it is the small gestures that make the most significant impression. At the same time, there are small tokens which can easily doom your chances of getting her. Below are s...