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- Barcelona vs Valencia's tie in the final of the Copa Del Rey will hold on Saturday, May 25 - Catalan giants have already won the Spanish La Liga title and will be eyeing another title - Valencia won the Copa Del Rey title 11 years ago and they will want to beat Messi's side Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona will on Saturday night, May 25, face rivals Valencia in the final of the 2018/19 Copa Del Rey in Seville. The Catalan giants will be gunning for a fifth straight Copa Del Rey title against Valencia in which Lionel Messi is expected to shine for his side. Valencia last won the Copa Del Rey title in 2008 which was their last silverware and they will want to impress their fans having qualified for next season's Champions League. Valencia only lost seven games in the league on the way to a fourth placed finish, and were Europa League semi finalists before exiting the competition at the hands of Arsenal. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get t

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus superstar has gifted himself a McLaren Senna hyper-car valued around N34 million (£750,000). The 34-year-old recently voted the Italian League most valuable player just after one season representing the Old Lady. He also helped the Turin based club win their 35th Serie A title - scoring 21 goals and eight assists in 31 league matches last term. Meanwhile, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward acquired the machine few weeks after reportedly buying the world's most expensive car worth £9.5 million. READ ALSO: Marcos Alonso casts doubt on his Chelsea future despite recently signing new deal Ronaldo flaunted the powerful car barely 24 hours after being sighted with Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton. SunSport reports that the five time Ballon d'Or winner was said to have purchased Bugatti La Voiture just weeks ago - a car that is literally a one-off both in price and as a prototype. The publication further claims that it woul

- A young woman recently healed a crippled man in the middle of the road in Akure, Ondo - Several people gathered around the scene in amazement to witness the healing being performed - The video footage of her performing this miraculous feat is making rounds on social media A video which seems to have been captured on a crowded road in Akure, Ondo state, has gone viral on social media. The clip showcases a particular young lady holding the hands of a physically challenged man. As it appears, the lady was praying for him. She kept doing this until, surprisingly, the man got healed. The man who had his crutches dropped them on the floor as the lady held up his hands. He tried standing on his feet during the course of the prayer. All at once, his legs received strength and he was able to stand. A crowd gathered at the scene. They watched in amazement as the lady performed the healing. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda A par

France international Kylian Mbappe was in superb form on Friday night, May 25, as his goal for Paris-Saint-Germain against Reims ensured the club make history in Ligue 1. Kylian Mbappe's 59th minute goal was not enough to save Paris-Saint-Germain from a 3-1 defeat against Reims in the final game of the season. But his goal meant that Paris-Saint-Germain had become the first team to score in each of their 38 matches in France's top flight. Mbappe who won the 2018 World Cup title with France however comfortably ended the 2018-19 campaign as Ligue 1’s top scorer with 33 goals. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: Gerard Pique admits Barca's loss to Liverpool was due to nightmare experienced in Rome But he was unable to meet up with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi in the fight to lead the goal chart in Europe as the Argentine superstar scored 36 goals. This will now be the first time in Kylian Mbappe

A young Nigerian man has inspired members of the internet community after completing his university education despite his financial status. The story of the graduate identified as Aliyu Abani who is now currently undergoing his mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, surfaced online in a post shared by @OtondoNg on Twitter. Abbani, instead of letting his lack of access to adequate finance hinder him from getting a degree, summoned courage and took up the menial job of pushing a wheelbarrow to sponsor his education in the Nassarawa State University. In the post shared on Twitter, the young man is spotted in his complete NYSC kits. READ ALSO: Meet the 66-year-old JHS student who has not given up on education (photos) See the post below: READ ALSO: Meet Prakriti Malla, the student with the 'best handwriting in world' There is a possibility that even after completing his education, the passionate young man is still determined to continue his menial job u

It is another legitimate weekend when Legit TV serves you top trending videos from their YouTube Channel. These trending videos are based on the most-talked-about topics in Nigeria over the past week; bordering on politics, sports, entertainment and hottest gist from the streets. This week, Legit TV brings you the heartbreaking story of a 26-year-old man, who is battling with a kidney disease and needs the assistance of good willing Nigerians help him survive. Also, Nollywood actor Kevin Ikeduba opened up on why he plays bad boy roles in movies. The Legit.TV page on YouTube is the best place to get access to a wide range of quality videos covering entertainment, breaking news, street gist and more. Watch the five(5) top videos below: 1. I need help! 26-year-old kidney disease patient cries out to Nigerians Collins Agha, a 26-year-old man, has cried out to well-meaning Nigerians to come to his aid after suffering from a kidney disease which has deeply affected his health status

Nigeria is a country of different tribes with beautiful cultures and sometimes, the advent of western education seems to make all these fade to the background. However, schools in Anambra state seemed to have taken steps to preserve the Igbo culture and tradition. A Facebook user identified as Agunze Azuka Onwuka shared photos of students in the state wearing uniforms sewn with the popular local ankara fabric. The excited man further revealed that according to his findings, it was a government policy for schools to dedicate a day for the promotion of the Igbo culture. Agunze wrote: "I was informed that this is in line with the government's policy now for schools to dedicate one day for the promotion of Igbo culture/language. Kudos to the governor for the initiative." READ ALSO: Ooni reaffirms Igbo-Yoruba family ties, invites olugbo for clarification It was gathered that the pictured youngsters are students of Emeka Aghasili High School (EAHS) at Nise town in th

The legendary Kcee has yet again outdone himself in what we can only call a breathtakingly colourful and aesthetically pleasing video of his song Kcee- Doh Doh Doh. The song, which happens to be the first in his third studio album titled 'Eastern Conference', is a wonderful clash of catchy lyrics and amazing tunes. The video, well, the video of this track is just too amazing to describe in one word. You will have to check it out for yourself and give your verdict. Many fans of the superstar had been waiting for the video of Kcee - Doh Doh Doh ever since the audio version of the song was released about a month ago. It seems like the wait was worthwhile, as the artist stunned us with what can only be termed as the perfect video for the track. Kcee - Doh Doh Doh lyrics Quit waiting for the "Doh doh doh" line so you can sing along to this spectacular tune. Learn the lyrics of the song so you can also join the artist and sing along to the entire tune. Intro Kcee E-M

- The ruling APC said it has no option other than to accept the Supreme Court's judgement which nullified all its votes in Zamfara state - The party's national vice chairman, south south, Ntufam Hilliard Eta, said the party has learnt some lessons from the Zamfara scenario - Eta, however, believed that the internal crisis that led to the nullification was not mismanaged by the APC The national vice chairman, south south, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ntufam Hilliard Eta, has reportedly reacted to the Supreme Court's judgement which nullified nullified all votes cast for the party in the 2019 elections in Zamfara state. According to Daily Trust, Eta said the party has no option than to accept the ruling of the Supreme Court. Legit.ng notes that the Supreme Court's judgement affected the governorship as well as state/federal legislative polls in Zamfara state. READ ALSO: Jonathan gets new appointment Eta, who reportedly spoke with newsmen on Friday, Ma

- Marcos Alonso could follow Eden Hazard out of Chelsea this summer - The Spaniard recently signed a new deal with the Blues until the summer of 2023 - Alonso's struggles under Maurizio Sarri might push him out of the club untimely Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has hinted that he might be leaving the Stamford Bridge this summer in spite of the club's inability to sign players in the next two transfer windows. The 28-year-old Spaniard scored two goals and four assists in 31 Premier League appearances for the Blues last season. He has also scored two goals in four Europa League appearances so far, and will hope to increase his tally when his side battle Arsenal in the final of the UEFA organised competition. READ ALSO: Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea tell Juventus to pay £5m for Italian born tactician However, SunSport quoting Evening Standard claims the Spanish football star wants to leave Chelsea owing to his lack of form under Italian boss Maurizio Sarri. When asked about

Iyabo Ojo's daughter Priscilla was recently interrogated by a follower of hers on Instagram. This fan wanted to know if the 18-year-old beauty was still chaste. In response, Priscilla blasted the follower and told the person off. The fan had posed the inquiry to her during a question and answer session she had with her fans. She wanted them to quiz her with the hope that they would get to know her better. This fan decided to jump in with both feet by asking a question that was controversial - an inquiry about her chastity. In response, Priscilla told the follower to mind his/her business. She plainly spelt this out in her answer. READ ALSO: Actress Iyabo Ojo celebrates daughter Priscilla Ajoke Ojo as she turns 18 See the screenshot of her answer below: READ ALSO: Iyabo Ojo's daughter Priscilla hits exotic club to celebrate 18th birthday, apologises to mom Iyabo Ojo's daughter replies fan who asked if she was still chaste Source: Priscillaojo/Instagram Source: Ins

- The federal government said contrary to speculations, TraderMoni scheme and other social investment programmes still very much in operation - Laolu Akande, a senior special assistant on media & publicity to the president, said a target of 30,000 minimum beneficiaries per state has been achieved since after the elections - Akande said with repayments, some have started collecting 2nd (improved) loans of N15, 000 The senior special assistant on media & publicity to the president (office of the vice president), Laolu Akande, has reacted to the speculations that TraderMoni scheme is no longer in operation. The TraderMoni scheme and other GEEP micro-credit products (MarketMoni and FarmerMoni) are components of the Buhari administration’s Social Investment Programme. Akande said contrary to the speculations in some quarters, the TraderMoni scheme and other care still very much in operation. READ ALSO: APC’s victory is a loss for the country - Saraki The presidential aide di

Editor's note: This opinion piece by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is, according to Nigerian Tribune, excerpted from his keynote address at the 2019 Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Oleh Diocese, Isoko, Delta State, on May 18, 2019). My Lord Bishop, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, if you ask me and if I am permitted to… once again air my views, I will, without hesitation recommend that we go back to that number one concept in human behaviour, which is ‘Politics’, and on the part of the leaders and the led, politics matters most. Politics here embraces governance, political will, political economy, economy itself and understanding global situation as it impacts on the fortune of our nation, and the welfare and well-being of our people individually and collectively. Leadership is the bases of our politics. If politics is right, the other four Ps of population, prosperity, protection which is security and partnerships will invariably be got right. In eco

- Bayelsa state governor has appointed Goodluck Jonathan as honorary special adviser - Seriake Dickson appointed him as adviser on the Bayelsa Education Trust Fund Board - Dickson appealed to Jonathan to use his influence to attract donations to the fund Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson has on Friday, May 24, appointed former president Goodluck Jonathan as honorary special adviser on the Bayelsa Education Trust Fund Board. Speaking at the formal launching of the trust fund in Yenagoa, Dickson appealed to Jonathan to use his influence to attract donations to the fund. READ ALSO: List of 35 APC candidates sacked by Supreme Court He said: “Let me commend our leader, the former president for his educational strides during his time as the governor of this state, he laid the solid foundation for our educational system that is why I have the honour to appoint him as the honorary special adviser to oversee the collection of donations for the education trust fund. ‘With this appo

- A suit challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination in the 2019 Presidential Election has been dismissed - The suit was filed by Ozuzu Theodora, Udichukwu Obina, Peter Oduba and Zaro Melchizedek - According to the plaintiffs, the money used in the purchase of Buhari's nomination form was in excess of the authorised cash limit for either an individual or corporate body An FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja on Friday, May 24, dismissed a suit challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination in the 2019 Presidential Election for lacking in merit. Other respondents in the suit are the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The suit was filed by Ozuzu Theodora, Udichukwu Obina, Peter Oduba and Zaro Melchizedek, under the platform of Democracy, Human Rights, Anti-Corruption, Integrity Advocates (DHRACIA) READ ALSO: Jonathan gets new appointment The plaintiffs approach the court by way of an originating summon and have presented three questions

- NiMet has predicted cloudy weather conditions with prospects of thunderstorms activities over most parts of the country - The agency also predicted thunderstorms over Abuja, Jos, Makurdi, Kaduna and Lokoja axis - According to NiMet, southern states will experience cloudy conditions with prospect of thunderstorms over Calabar, Eket and Uyo axis The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions with prospects of thunderstorms activities over most parts of the country on Saturday, May 25. NiMet’s Weather Outlook on Friday, in Abuja, predicted cloudy conditions over the central states with prospect of thunderstorms over Abuja, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Mambilla plateau axis in the morning hours. READ ALSO: Jonathan gets new appointment The agency also predicted thunderstorms over Abuja, Jos, Makurdi, Kaduna and Lokoja axis in the afternoon and evening hours with day and night temperatures of 28 to 36 and 19 to 25 degrees celsius. It sky predicted

- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged Nigerians to fight against cybercrime - EFCC charged Nigerians to this task after a lady shared a video of herself fighting against crimes - Nigerians reacted On Twitter with tweets, urging fellow Nigerians not to glorify Yahoo Yahoo Young and old Nigerians have taken to Twitter to show their support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the fight against cybercrime. The Nigerians shared tweets expressing their thoughts on internet fraud with #YahooYahoonobehustle. The hashtag began to trend after the commission charged Nigerians to fight against cybercrime in a tweet with #YahooYahoonobehustle. EFCC had taken the step after a young Nigerian lady shared a video of herself advocating against internet fraud. READ ALSO : PPRO Dolapo Badmus reacts to death threat issued at her over Naira Marley's arrest Legit.ng had reported that the lady identified as Anita Oti had slammed her neighbor who woke u

- Raphael Igbokwe has applied to join in a suit challenging Femi Gbajabiamila's ambition to become the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Igbokwe said going against APC's decision for Gbajabiamila to become speaker would be tantamount to disrespect of party's choice - According to Igbokwe, the ruling party has already made its choice for the speakership position clear A lawmaker, Raphael Igbokwe has applied to the Federal High Court Abuja to be joined in a suit challenging the leader of the House Femi Gbajabiamila's ambition to become the Speaker of the 9th Assembly of the House of Representatives. Igbokwe who represents Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte constituency and is also the leader of the south east caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his application said going against the party's decision of choice for Gbajabiamila to become speaker would be tantamount to disrespect of party's choice. Stating that he swore to an oath to defend the law an

- Four new chiefdom have been created by Nasarawa state House of Assembly - The house of assembly says gave the bill accelerated passage considering the importance of traditional institution - Going further, the house explained that the House approved the governor’s request in order to give the affected communities a sense of belonging The Nasarawa state House of Assembly on Friday, May 24, granted approval to the request of the state government to create four new chiefdom in the state. The speaker of the house, Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi announced this during plenary in Lafia after the assembly passed the bill to amend the Nasarawa state local government amendment Law 2018. READ ALSO: Jonathan gets new appointment Balarabe-Abdullahi said that the house gave the bill accelerated passage considering the importance of traditional institution towards the maintenance of peace and for societal development. According to him, Governor Umaru Al-Makura had sought the approval of the ass