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A Nigerian man has walked down the aisle with two women at the same time and photos from the white wedding is circulating the internet. Society has up-played monogamy and it is considered morally wrong (in some religion and cultures) for a man to marry more than one wife. However, in Islam, there is no sin in marrying up to four wives. When a non-Muslim man marries more than one wife, his choice is questioned by preying eyes who beg to understand the rational behind his decision. On a basic level, people wonder how he is able to manage two women when keeping one is considered a herculean task. All that however is not a problem for this young man who has internet users rather amused over his choice of marrying two women on the same day. The photos from the white wedding have been making waves online and all most people can do is wish him luck in the new chapter of his life. READ ALSO: Do not marry a poor man - Actress Lizzy Gold advises ladies See photos below: Groom signing mar...

Peter Obi, the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February election, has urged the Zamfara governor-elect, Bello Matawalle to work for the people. Obi gave the advice in a statement issued by his Media Office on Saturday, May 25, in Abuja. He advised Matawalle and other PDP candidates declared winners of the National and State Houses of Assembly elections by the ruling of the Supreme Court to see their victory as a challenge to work hard and to uplift Zamfara. He said that God must have a reason for making Matawalle to have the mandate of the people of the embattled state at the moment. Obi said that the fallout from Zamfara should teach politicians a lesson that God has the final say on who gets what position. The former Governor of Anambra told those who emerged victorious in Zamfara that the current security situation in the state had thrown up a huge challenge for them. He said that being a beneficiary of the rule of law they should do ev...

- Alex Ferguson enjoyed a glittering career with Manchester United as manager - His departure in 2013 however saw United crumble and lose their spark in the Premier League - The Scotsman is now said to be disappointed by the club after being frozen out in key decision-making Former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, reportedly believes the club made a mistake appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager on permanent capacity. Solskjaer was hired by Man United in December 2018 to replace Jose Mourinho and get the club back on track after a disappointing run. READ ALSO: James Milner reveals Messi called him a 'donkey' during UCL clash The Norwegian hit the ground running with his former side, winning all his first eight games in charge, and guided the Red Devils to an unprecedented Champions League comeback over Paris Saint-Germain to reach the competition's quarter finals. But since the 3-1 win over PSG in March, the Red Devils dipped in form and spirit, losi...

- James Milner has opened the row he and Messi had during Champions League game at Nou Camp - The Liverpool star revealed Messi compared him to an animal following his hard tackles - Liverpool will be playing Tottenham in the this season's Champions League finals in Madrid James Milner have revealed that Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi called him a donkey during their first leg Champions League semi final clash at Nou Camp. Barcelona won the match 3-0 in what appeared to be have been game over for Jurgen Klopp's side in the first leg. But, the Anfield giants miraculously turned the game on its head in the second leg thrashing Barca 4-0 to book a place in the finals. READ ALSO: Nigeria vs Qatar FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin campaign with 4-0 win over Qatar The loss dented Barcelona's hopes of winning a treble as the Reds are set to face fellow Premier League side Tottenham in the finals in Madrid. Liverpool assistant captain Milner has now revealed tha...

- A guard of the Lagos state Polytechnic, Cletus Wilson, has allegedly killed colleague, John Okoro for ritual - Wilson was said to have hit Okoro with a metal before using a matchete to kill him - The suspect, witnesses said, also cut the hands of his victim for ritual A security guard working for the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, Cletus Wilson, has allegedly murdered one of his colleagues, John Okoro. Premium Times reports that the Okoro was killed and matcheted by Wilson on Friday, May 24, within the school's premises. Witnesses at the scene of the crimes said Wilson had attempted to escape but other security guards on the campus chased and caught him, reporting the matter to the Police station on Ikorodu-Sagamu Road. READ ALSO: APC appoints new acting national secretary One of the witnesses who pledged anonymity said the suspect had confessed to the police that he hit Okoro on his neck with a heavy metal before he later killed him with cutlass. The witn...

- Matthijs de Ligt is said to be ready to become the poster boy at Manchester United - Premier League giants United are on the verge of completing his signing from Ajax - The 19-year-old defender is also wanted by Spanish champions Barcelona Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly on the verge of joining Premier League giants Manchester United after receiving good offer from the Premier League side. Manchester United and Barcelona are in the race to sign the 19-year-old Dutch professional footballer this summer. De Ligt is currently one of the most talked about players in world football with his impressive displays for Ajax in the 2018/19 Champions League campaign. He was superb for his club steering them to the semifinal of the Champions League before losing against Premier League side Tottenham. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: Mauricio Pochettino says emotions will decide Champions League fina...

- Nigerian singer Davido ha a way of winning fans over with his extravagant lifestyle - Recently the father of two splashed almost N1 million on lunch in Miami, USA - He showed off the gold-plated meat which he had at a high-brow restaurant Nigerian singer is living the creme-dela-creme life that comes with being a stupendously wealthy musician. Every now and then, the father of two and leader of 30 billion gang shows that himself and his crew are able to afford the finer things in life. Shortly after vacationing in Mauritius with Chioma, the singer showed off his latest escapade as he dined fancily in Miami, USA. In a post, he showed off the expensive meal of gold-plated meat which cost a whooping N360,000. Davido also showed off the bill which was over N900,000. Many will argue that the money is what some people make annually and OBO is out there spending it on just lunch. To such people, it might be somewhat comforting to know that such luxuries comes with the terrain of being ...

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a new acting national publicity secretary for the party. Victor Giadom, a former executive Chairman of Gokana local government area also served as commissioner for works in the Rotimi Amaechi administration in Rivers state from 2011 to 2015. Giadom also served as the director general of the Greater Together Governorship Campaign Organisation of APC in 2015 and a running mate to Tonye Cole in the 2019 governorship election for APC. A statement signed by the APC national publicity secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said Giadom was the party’s deputy national secretary before the appointment. READ ALSO: Supreme Court verdict is the will of God - Governor Yari Issa-Onilu also said Giadom's appointment followed decision of the National Working committee of the party on Friday, May 24. The statement added that Giadom will continue as APC's national secretary pending the announcement of a replacement for Mai Mala Buni who is no...

- University of Uyo has banned its students from using wrist watches in examination halls - The memo circulating the subject matter was released to the university community and is to be effected from May 27 - There are reports that the main cause of the action is the smart wrist watch which many have allegedly used for examination malpractice in the past Technology is moving at the speed of light and things like phones and even these days, wrist watches, can help people connect to the world instantly and find any information needed. It is mostly why University of Uyo, located in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom state recently banned its students from entering examination halls with wrist watches. Ordinarily, watches are used for the primary purpose of telling time but with the emergence of smart watches, it could easily be said that students now go into examination halls with encyclopedias. READ ALSO : Man calls Wizkid proud over the way he greeted 2baba at Patoranking’s album listeni...

Nigeria's apex court, Supreme Court, on Friday, May 24, delivered a landmark judgement nullifying all votes cast for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections in Zamfara state. The apex court declared that the APC in Zamfara had no candidates in the 2019 elections, and therefore could not claim to have won. The five-member panel of justices, presided by Ibrahim Muhammad, acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), unanimously held that the party with the second highest votes in the election should be declared the winner as long as it fulfilled the constitutional requirement. READ ALSO: Obasanjo: We need national meeting to settle Nigeria’s national identity now (opinion) The judgement is in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which came second in the election. Below is a full list of the Zamfara PDP candidates who participated in the elections: Governorship Bello Matawalle Deputy governorship Mahdi Gusau Senate Ya’u Sahabi, Zamfara north Mohammed H...

- John Terry could be named Middlesbrough manager this summer - The Chelsea legend is wanted as replacement for outgone coach Tony Pulis - Slavisa Jokanovic and Gabriel Batistuta are other managers interested in the job Chelsea legend John Terry has emerged as top target for Championship side Middlesbrough this summer. The Teesiders became coach-less following the exit of their manager Tony Pulis who failed to qualify them the Premier League playoffs after regular season. Boro finished seventh on the table - just one point behind Derby County after 46 round of matches last campaign. READ ALSO: Emmanuel Emenike's marriage with ex-beauty queen Iheoma Nnadi heading for the rocks SunSport however reports that the Riverside Stadium outfit are hoping they can secure the services of the 38-year-old ahead of the coming season. Meanwhile, Boro chief Gibson is said to have listed a number of quality candidates capable to take over this summer as reported by the Guardian. The publ...

- The national chairman, Arewa Pastors Non-denominational Initiative for Peace, Bishop Abu Richard, faults claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to islamalise Nigeria - Bishop Abu Richard says Buhari is not the cause of the killings occurring in some parts of the country - The cleric calls on Nigerians both Christians and Muslims to continue to pray for a better government in the next four years of Buhari’s administration The national chairman, Arewa Pastors Non-denominational Initiative for Peace, Bishop Abu Richard, has dismissed suggestions that President Muhammadu Buhari was planning to Islamalise Nigeria. Richard made this known while briefing newsmen on Pre-swearing-in Prayer Meeting on Saturday, May 25, in Abuja, The nEws Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Bishop Abu Richard said President Buhari is not the cause of the killings in the country. He called on Nigerians both Christians and Muslims to continue to pray for a better government in the next four years o...

- The PDP has expresses optimism that it will emerge victorious in the presidential election tribunal - The national publicity secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, congratulates members of the party in Zamfara state on their victory in the 2019 general elections - Ologbondiyan describes INEC’s decision on Zamfara as a triumph of the will of the people over manipulative forces The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar , will emerge victorious at the election tribunal just like it did in Zamfara state. The party in a statement on Saturday, May 25, issued by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja, congratulated Zamfara state governor-elect, Bello Matawalle, all federal and state legislators-elect on their victory in the 2019 general elections. READ ALSO : Supreme Court ruling: INEC declares PDP winner of Zamfara elections Ologbondiyan described the outcome of the elections as the triumph of ...

Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara state has described the Supreme Court ruling which sacked all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as the will of God. Yari told APC supporters at the state government house in Gusau on Saturday, May 25, that the party in the state did its best to ensure it did not lose the state to the opposition party but could not succeed. READ ALSO : Supreme Court ruling: INEC declares PDP winner of Zamfara elections He said what happened is the will of Allah and urged all members of the party as well as other citizens of the state to remain calm, peaceful and law abiding. Ibrahim Dosara, Yari’s spokesman, said the governor noted that the party would have loved to continue to provide more dividends of democracy to the people of the state, but as Allah wanted it, the supreme court judgement went the way it happened. Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, w...

- Barcelona vs Valencia Copa Del Rey final clash ended in favour of Marcelino García Toral's men - Kevin Gameiro and Rodrigo both scored a goal to give Los Ches the lead in the first half - Lionel Messi however scored once but his goal was not enough to stop his side from losing the title Valencia are the 2019 Copa Del Rey champions following their 2-1 win over Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Saturday, May 25. The victory means that coach Ernesto Valverde were denied a chance to win a domestic double for the second season running. Kevin Gameiro opened scoring for Los Ches in the 21st minute from a close range after skillfully putting Jose Gaya's pass behind Jasper Cillessen's net. READ ALSO: Arsene Wenger admits he misses Arsenal 1 year after quitting the north London club The goal came after Marcelino García Toral's men outplayed the Catalans in the middle as they created the fantastic chance that put them ahead. Rodrigo doubled the visitors...

- Senator Ahmad Lawan says his support for President Muhammadu Buhari will not have any negative influence on the Senate under his leadership - Lawan notes that his support for the president must not be misconstrued as going to make the national assembly a rubber stamp if he becomes senate president Senator Ahmad Lawan has said despite his support for President Muhammadu Buhari, the Senate will not be a rubber stamp for the executive if he is elected Senate president. The cable reports that Lawan in Abuja on Saturday, May 25, said his support for Buhari will not have any negative influence on the Senate under his leadership. READ ALSO : Zamfara: Yari reportedly summons emergency meeting over supreme court judgement "I won’t deny it; I am a president Buhari man. I believe in him and I believe in my party because of the ideals they stand for. But if you believe in someone and they have an issue that you think can be carried out in a certain way other than the way it was present...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it will abide by the Supreme Court ruling which voided the participation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Zamfara state elections. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, during a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, May 25, declared Bello Matawalle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of Zamfara state governorship election. READ ALSO: Jonathan gets new appointment Yakubu said certificates of return would be given to the governor-elect, deputy-governor-elect, three senators and seven House of Representatives members-elect by on Monday, May 27. The commission said person who won elective offices in other positions, including House of Assembly seats, would be given certificates of return by the resident electoral commissioner for Zamora state on Friday, 31 of May. Yakubu said the Supreme Court ruling on the Zamfara matter has showed that primary elections were critical part of the electoral process w...

- Arsene Wenger has opened up that he misses Arsenal one year after stepping down as the manager - The 69-year-old tactician ended his 22-year reign as the club's boss last summer paving way for Unai Emery as the new handler - Wenger is unsure when he will return to football management but insists he will be back soon Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he misses his former club just one year after stepping down from his position. The Frenchman won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups during his 22 year reign at the club. Not forgetting the seven Community Shields he led the Gunners to win. Before stepping down last year, Wenger helped the Emirates Stadium side reach the Europa League semifinals before losing to eventual winners Atletico Madrid. READ ALSO: John Terry, Chelsea legend becomes top target for Championship side Middlesbrough The 69-year-old manager however said that he misses everything about his former club, adding that he gave his all ...

Nollywood actress, LizzyGold Onuwaje, has taken to social media to dish out some interesting advise to the ladies on choosing their life partners wisely. While many people believe where there is true love, nothing else matters. Actress LizzyGold Onuwaje has come out to counter that belief. She recently took to her Instagram page to advise ladies not to settle down with poor men. In her words: "I ve zero tolerance for poor and lazy men..do a legit job ..work hard ..you ve no excuse to be poor.even in the bible it is stated that Man must till the ground .stop been lazy and stop depending on people to survive.. If you dont have money do not get married even my brothers are not exempted from this advice...#truthisbitter" READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) READ ALSO: 5-year-old girl named 'most beautiful in the world' becomes international model Meanwhile, a young Nigerian actress has taken to social media to shar...

A Nigerian man belonging to the Muslim faith is currently the topic of discussion after he took to the Twitter platform to celebrate his beautiful wife on her birthday. There is a general belief that most Nigerian men aren't romantic especially northern men who are predominantly Muslims. Well, this man is letting the world know he isn't like the rest. He recently took to the Twitter platform to celebrate his beautiful wife on her birthday and his message to her has got everyone talking! He wrote: Today I celebrate the woman who took me as a boy from my mother and made me a man. The mother of my child and yet the best decision I've taken as an adult. Happy Birthday to my Hajiya. I bend the knee my queen...yesterday, today and the day after forever!" READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) READ ALSO: 5-year-old girl named 'most beautiful in the world' becomes international model While a huge number of people pra...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, May 25, commissioned some projects in Ogun during a visit to the state. Some of the projects commissioned by the president include the Judicial Complex, along Kobape road, Amphi-Theatre in the City Centre and the renovated old Governor’s Office at Oke-Ilewo. Others are the 250 bedded ultramodern hospital at Oke-Mosan, Wasinmi International Airport in Ewekoro Local Government and the Ogun State Television Digital studio along Ajebo road. Legit.ng had earlier reported that security was beefed up in the state capital ahead of the president's visit today, Saturday, May 25. According to Daily Trust, security agents have manned strategic places, particularly Kobape, Oke-Mosan, Kuto and Oke-Ilewo where most of the projects are sited. Buhari arrives Ogun to commission projects. Credit: Daily Trust Source: Twitter READ ALSO: Zamfara election: APC reacts to Supreme Court judgement The state government had earlier announced the cancellat...

- Senator Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s national leader, has congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi on his appointment as head of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) - Tinubu, in his congratulatory message to Fayemi, expressed confidence that he will perform creditably well given his impeccable credentials - He also urged the Ekiti governor to properly position the NGF to contribute positively to national development The All Progressives Congress (APC)'s national leader, Senator Bola Tinubu, has urged the newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Governor Kayode Fayemi, to properly reposition the forum to contribute positively to national development. Tinubu made the call in a congratulatory letter to Fayemi on Friday, May 24, in Lagos. Tinubu also urged Fayemi to utilise the forum for advancing the frontiers of fiscal federalism and support President Muhammadu Buhari in the task of taking the country to the Next Level, the News Agency of...

- Reports reaching Legit.ng has it that a young man reportedly ran mad after taking synthetic weed - His friends shared a video of him displaying several unhealthy antics on Instagram - It was said that he was experimenting with the hard drug A Nigerian man simply identified as White has been spotted in a video acting mad and behaving insanely. It was alleged that the young guy went bonkers after he took a synthetic weed popularly known as Colorado or Black Mamba in Lagos. It was said that young man was experimenting with the drug which is common among street folks. In a video which has been making rounds on social media, White is seen losing control, screaming and hallucinating in the presence of his friends. These friends of his tried to hold him down but all efforts were to no avail. Colorado or Black Mamba is known to have this hallucinating effect on people. Even more, it is said that the substance which is a collection of man-made chemicals causes convulsions and kidney fail...

Nigerian politician, Femi Fani Kayode has taken to social media to celebrate his wife and their triplets on their birthday. Not only is his message beautiful but the birthday photos are also stunning! The excited man took to his Instagram page to share photos of his wife and their adorable triplets all dressed in cute animal prints while his wife stunned in an Egyptian royal costume. Sharing the photos, he wrote a lengthy caption appreciating them for coming into in his life. He went on to shower them with prayers and blessings. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) See post below: READ ALSO: 5-year-old girl named 'most beautiful in the world' becomes international model His beautiful wife, sharing the photos on her Instagram page also wrote a beautiful message: "Happy birthday to us. We cant stop showing gratitude to God, it's been a full year with these three amazing, extra ordinary, special, and blessed refle...