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- The federal government recently announced that it has acquired a radio licence to broadcast to Fulani - The government says will help in reaching out to the herders with the message of peace, unity, tolerance and education - The Oodua Peoples Congress has described the move as questionable and not acceptable Foremost Yoruba nationalist organization, Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) on Thursday, May 23, kicked against the establishment of a Fulani radio station by the federal government. The group described the motive behind such establishment for a section of the country as questionable and not acceptable. In a press statement issued by its publicity secretary, Barrister Yinka Oguntimehin, and sent to journalists the group flayed the federal government’s decision, saying it was not in any way sincere about it. “We need to be wary of the actions coming from the federal government these days, especially, on the issuance of a licence to the Fulani for the establishment of a Fulani ra

- Rotimi Abiru, the chief whip of Lagos state House of Assembly, has said that the next legislative Assembly would not be a rubber stamp to the executive arm - It was gathered that unlike the current 8th Assembly, the next legislative House have all members elected on the platform of APC - The lawmaker, however, urged Nigerians to use the period of Ramadan to get close to Allah The chief whip of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Rotimi Abiru, has given an assurance that the ninth Assembly would be for the betterment of Lagosians despite having all the forty members elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Legit.ng reports that the Lagos ninth Assembly would be proclaimed on the 10th of June according to the lawmaker. Abiru made the disclosure on Tuesday, May 21, while granting an interview to newsmen shortly after his annual Ramadan lecture at Bariga area of the state. The annual lecture comes along side iftar (breaking of fast) for the constituents. READ

Get well wishes are the perfect remedy especially when a family member, friend, or loved one is going through an illness, medical surgery, accident, or recovering from the various causes of pain and injury. As human beings, it is only natural that we wish them quick recovery to show them that we care, love them, and share their pain. Image: pixabay.com (modified by author) Source: UGC Cheering up someone who is feeling unwell has never been easy. Thanks to the below creative get well soon quotes, wishes, and messages, you can emotionally comfort them as they go through the recovery phase of physical and emotional health. The below 50 inspiring get well wishes are subdivided into numerous categories that perfectly fit the different situations that your loved one might have been going through. Read on as you discover a great combination of words that work as good as medicine to the soul. Short get well soon card messages No matter the colour, design, or cost of a get well card, th

- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that its ongoing massive recruitment for applicants has entered its third stage - The NNPC also said that the date for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be on Saturday, June 1 - Ndu Ughamadu, the corporation’s spokesman, said that the CBT would be administered in about 50 centres across the country On its Twitter page, the corporation disclosed that the date for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be on Saturday, June 1. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Ndu Ughamadu, the corporation’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the scheduled CBT for shortlisted candidates marked the third phase of the recruitment process, the News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) reports. Ughamadu noted that the CBT would be administered in about 50 centres across the country, saying that those who emerge successful in the test would subsequently be inv

Confidence is a gift that not everyone is privileged to have naturally. Some people acquire it with time, while others find it difficult to unlock their fears in their entire lifetime. The good news is that through reading a set of confidence quotes, one can quickly develop and boost their self-confidence. Image: legit.ng Source: Original Are you having a problem with building your confidence? There are many inspirational quotes by the world's renowned leaders, heroes, and successful business people who share some of their secrets to success. We can learn a lot from their free wisdom to help build our courage and transform us to be optimistic and go-getters in our lives. Confidence quotes Image: legit.ng Source: Original Take a look at some of the motivational quotes on confidence you can learn from to help you overcome your fears. "Confidence comes from discipline and training." – Robert Kiyosaki "When you have a lot of confidence, and you feel like no

Religion has no doubt caused many wars and friction in the world as people of different beliefs sometimes clash. However, in order to foster peace, some people have taken it upon themselves to do good to others. On May 6, 2019, Muslims all over the world started observing compulsory Ramadan fast. This entails they abstain from food and drinks and more from dawn till dusk. This period is to enable them practice self-discipline as they get closer to God by doing good deeds and more. Well, a priest and some Christian volunteers were spotted distributing food and water to Muslims to break Ramadan fast. READ ALSO: If clubs can be soundproofed, why can't churches and mosques? - Man queries, Nigerians react Christians giving food and water to Muslims to break Ramadan fast Photo: @abc / Twitter Source: Twitter According to ABC News, it happened at the intersection in West Bank and the grateful Muslims thanked them for it. READ ALSO: True Muslims don’t engage in killings - Islam

The Katsina state government has cancelled all activities for the May 29 celebration except the swearing-in of the governor and his deputy in order to mourn those killed by bandits this week in the state, Daily Trust reports. The secretary to the state government, Mustapha Inuwa, on Thursday, May 23, said the decision was arrived following the unfortunate incessant attacks by armed bandits in some parts of the state. “This is also to commensurate with the families and other people who lost their loved ones or property as result of the dastardly acts of the bandits,” he stated. READ ALSO: I wonder if it’s worth taking pains for APC - Okorocha laments According to him, the attacks have led to the death of many people and left several injured and homeless. “To this end all, activities that are usually organised for the event have been cancelled except the mandatory swearing-in of the governor and his deputy as enshrined in section 185(1) of the 1999 constitution,” he said. While a

Are you thinking about giving up or skipping your regular workout? Stop listening to your body and get inspired by reading the best fitness quotes and words of wisdom from the best gym devotees across the globe. You need the gym, the morning run, and to maintain your body in shape. So why quit when there is a great course to pursue? Image: legit.ng Source: Original It is within our nature as human beings to feel tired and exhausted, but sometimes there is no one around to give us the much-needed push in our fitness pursuit. For some people, their source of fitness motivation comes from books and inspirational fitness quotes they read. Where do you draw your motivation to stick to your routine exercise? Fitness quotes Image: legit.ng Source: Original We take you through the best quotes about fitness and the motivational fitness quotes from renowned sports personalities, film heroes and world leaders that would inspire you. "You have to fight to reach your dream. You ha

If you feel like you have failed and have no strength to get back on your feet, if you feel like everything in the world is against you, it is all right. It is human nature to fail from time to time; we are not perfect. What matters is the ability to get up and start again. Even if you feel weak and helpless, our never give up quotes will inspire you to move on and become the strong and successful person you deserve to be. Image: pexels.com (modified by author) Source: UGC For generations, humanity gathered bits of wisdom in the form of quotes and sayings. Today, you have a unique ability to experience this wisdom and use it to overcome your personal issues. These never give up hope quotes are ideal for this task. Universal quotes to never give up Image: pixabay.com (modified by author) Source: UGC A person may find himself or herself on the verge of surrendering in different situations and relevance to various activities. The following never give up quotes and sayings will

Edgar Allan Poe quotes inspire thousands of people around the world. He became a discoverer in his genre of literature and poetry, becoming the favourite author of many poetry enthusiats. His popularity has remained to this day. Image: legit.ng Source: UGC Edgar Allan Poe quotes can touch your heart and soul. They can even change your mind and make you reconsider your attitude towards life. Essential Edgar Allan Poe quotes about love and death Despite the fact that during his lifetime, Edgar Poe was known primarily as a literary critic, his artistic works later had a significant impact on world literature. His talent inspires many people even today, and the quotations from his works are as impressive as ever. Edgar Allan Poe love quotes Image: legit.ng Source: UGC Words from the author about love are a real testimony of his talent. It is a rare thing to write about love in such a doomed and dark way, but still, it remains to seem a beautiful thing. Love can be happy, and i

- Four internet fraudsters have been sentenced to jail - The fraudsters were arraigned by the EFCC before a Federal High Court - The convicts all pleaded guilty to their charges The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Ibadan zonal office on Wednesday, May 22, scored conviction against four internet fraudsters. The convicts are Olatunji Samod Oladimeji (aka Theresa), Stephen Ayoola Ogunmefun (aka Michael Schwarz), Adekanmbi Abdulazeez and Tella Adefemi Ibrahim. The anti-graft commission arraigned them before Justices Ibrahim Watilat and Mohammed Abubakar in Federal High Court 1 and 2, Abeokuta, Ogun state. READ ALSO: Islamisation: Lauretta Onochie replies OBJ on Boko Haram comment Their charges were later amended to one count before they were re-charged to court for sending p*rnographic pictures and fraudulent representation which is contrary to Section 22 (2) and punishable under Section 22 (2)(b)(iv) of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc) Act 2015. The co

Quotes for a broken heart can often help to heal it and move on from the unhappy experience. Loving someone makes you euphoric, and losing them seems like the end of the world. However, you are not alone: there are a lot of broken heart quotes that were said by people who went through the same thing as you, and they can ease your pain. Image: pixabay.com Source: UGC Love is the strongest feeling in the world. So many heroic actions were taken in the name of love, and so much pain was endured by those whose feelings were not reciprocated. Moving on from the person you loved may be one of the most painful feelings. Many people compare love to a disease: even if your brain and common sense understand that that person was not your happily ever after, you are still hurting when you think about them. The saddest broken heart quotes that are floating around on the internet only confirm how much people hate losing someone who they opened up to. 50 quotes for a broken heart Image: pi

- Braxton Moral graduated from high school earlier this month - Incredibly, the 17-year-old is set to graduate with a degree from Harvard university less than 2 weeks later - Moral is publishing a book, which highlights his unique journey, and reveals how he was able to complete online university courses while in high school Braxton Moral has already accomplished some remarkable feats at the ripe old age of 17. Earlier this month, Moral graduated from his high school in Kansas, USA. The youngster is now set to graduate from Harvard University less than two weeks later on 30 May. CNN reported that Moral’s parents realised their child’s potential and registered him at Harvard Extension School, which caters for non-traditional learners. READ ALSO: My result in Nigeria was nothing to write home about - Man narrates how he got 1st class in UK university Moral said, "My parents noticed I was bored in school and needed something to inspire growth, so they ended up finding the Ext

A Minna Federal High Court on Thursday, May 23, ordered the immediate arrest of the former governor of Niger state, Dr. Babangida Aliyu and his former chief of staff and governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party, Umar Gado Nasko. Justice A. B. Aliyu accused the duo of shunning a court order to answer to a N1.9 billion fraud case preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judge also revoked the bail earlier granted to the two suspects in a case of money laundering brought against them by the EFCC. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the judge, who was visibly angry over the absence of ex-Governor Aliyu and Nasko in court despite the issuance of hearing notice, said the action of the two suspects amounted to a disrespect to the court. READ ALSO: Tribunal dismisses application to stop Buhari’s inauguration When the matter came up on Thursday, May 23, the two suspects and their lawyers were not present in court. However, a lawy

There is a recognized opinion in society that a retirement is a sad event. Stop thinking of it in this way; it is not the end of your life. In fact, retirement ushers in a new stage of your life. If your colleague or friend is retiring, sending them a card or a message with several heart-touching retirement quotes is ta nice way to congratulate them. Image: pixabay.com (modified by author) Source: UGC It is not always easy to think up what to write in a retirement card, sometimes the right words just do not come to mind. If you face this issue right now, you can use these quotes to draw inspiration or create your own unique touching words. Retirement congratulations Retirement is an event that awaits many people, and we should not underestimate its importance. Everyone should celebrate this moment as we celebrate other important life events like birthdays. Use these inspirational retirement quotes for a message, a greeting card or as part of oration at such a celebration. Dear