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- Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus has been left out of the Serie A's best X1 - This is because of his worst goal-scoring record at the just concluded season for the Old Lady - The ex Real Madrid star has also failed to win the Golden Shoe award for the past four seasons Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to make it into the 2018-19 Serie A Team of the Year after his worst goal-scoring record for Italian champions Juventus. After his world record transfer move from Real Madrid to Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo managed just 28 goals in his debut season for the Old Lady. In the 2014/15 season while playing for Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo was superb for Los Blancos scoring 61 goals in all competitions. Now, his comparatively disappointing season has seen him miss out on the Italian top-flight's Team of the Year. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: FG redeems promise of 3-bedroom flat t...

- During the weekend, top Nollywood celebrities came together in what has been regarded as an eventful and unanticipated reunion - Actresses like Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade and others were present at the fun-filled get-together - The purpose of their reunion was to celebrate an age-long movie titled Girls Cot When it comes to listing out veteran actresses who have been in Nollywood for quite a long while, names like Omotola Jalade, Ini Edo, Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic and Uche Jombo are sure to feature in this list. These actresses who have been rocking the movie industry for over 15 years decided to come together to celebrate their years of friendship, work and companionship. But even more, they wanted to celebrate a movie called Girls Cot. In casual, alluring beach wears, the veteran acts had a blissful time and recreated several photos together. The likes of Ini Edo and Uche Jombo shared photos from the reunion on their Instagram page. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to L...

- Earlier on, social media was buzzing with reactions following the house drama surrounding blogger, Blessing Okoro - Following this, the blogger has become a topic of discussion and jest on the internet - Joining the list of people trolling her is actress Etinosa, who recently took to Instagram to suggest that the now famous house should be used as a tourist center Earlier on, Legit.ng reported the news of how Nigerian blogger, Blessing Okoro was called out and arrested for claiming to own the house belonging to another man. The story which has since gone viral, has garnered several reactions from people who either condemned her or mocked her for living a fake life on social media. One of such people is actress Etinosa Idemudiah who took to social media to suggest that the now famous house should be turned into a tourist center. She wrote: "As a business woman concerned, Owan Na China we need to put gate fee in your house let tourists come o because your house don BLOW!!! I...

A popular Nollywood actor is currently in the spirit of celebration after his wife made history by emerging as the first black woman to be elected into county council in Ireland. The Yoruba actor identified as Deji Adenuga shared a video with fans and followers on social media in which his wife, Yemi, and some family and friends were filmed as they fell on their knees in worship to the almighty God, following her latest achievement. Adenuga while sharing the video on his Facebook page noted that only God is to be worshipped forever. See his video below: READ ALSO: First time 3 black ladies wear Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America crowns In a different video shared by the celebrant, she was spotted in company of her husband and team members while they awaited the announcement of the results. Upon announcing her name, an excited Deji Adenuga could not help but lift up his wife from her feet in jubilation, as other well-wishers in the room sang in celebration. Watch the vid...

- A couple could not bless their marriage when they tied the knot years ago - After 37 years of marriage, the couple finally blessed their union in a church - The Muslim husband and Christian wife could not bless their marriage due to religious differences Love truly breaks all barriers, and it has done the same the case of this Nigerian love birds who have been married for thirty-seven years. A Muslim man and his Christian wife have finally blessed their marriage after years of being married. The couple had been unable to bless their marriage in the church due to religious differences. Legit.ng came across the amazing love story after their daughter, Fatima, shared their story on Facebook. Fatima explained that her father finally agreed to do Catholic marriage rites on Sunday, May 26. Muslim man and his Christian wife bless their marriage in church after 37 years Twitter source: Fatima Source: Twitter READ ALSO : FFK’s wife celebrate birthday with their triplets, share stun...

- Ahead of his inauguration, President Buhari has thanked Nigerians for voting for him - The president noted that elites in the country have never supported his political ambition - According to Buhari, he familiarised himself with every part of the country in his bid to become president President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerian elites have never supported his political ambition and thanked ordinary citizens for making him a leader. The president said this during a special interview aired on the Nigerian Television Authority on Monday, May 27. President Buhari said the elites have always supported candidates they believe will bend to their political and economic interests. The president said the people however saw through this and chose him without any conditions. READ ALSO: I rate Saraki, Dogara low in terms of patriotism - President Buhari He said : “They want to impress and they try to dictate the terms for government. I contested three times before I won the fourth ...

President Muhammadu Buhari will formally begin his second tenure in office on Wednesday, May 28, when he is sworn in after winning his re-election in February 2019. In spite the huge support he had during the February 2019 poll, the next four years will not be without major challenges, Bloomberg reports. READ ALSO: I rate Saraki, Dogara low in terms of patriotism - President Buhari According to Bloomberg, here are therefore 10 key areas that will definitely need the urgent attention of the former general: 1. The Naira The handling of the naira over the past four years has been a major concern for foreign investors, especially during the time following the oil crisis. Investors and international financial experts has criticized the government’s measure of creating multiple exchange rates. Others have also condemned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s continued intervention, saying it has made the naira overvalued. 2. Growth and Inflation Nigeria’s economic growth really went do...

- President Muhammadu Buhari is said to be concerned over a bill that seeks to prevent the EFCC and six other agencies from seizing assets - The bill is also seeking to establish the Proceeds of Crimes Recovery and Management Agency - The bill has been sent to Buhari, but the president has not assented to it A bill that seeks to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from seizing assets and which would also see to the establishment of a new agency, is said to be a source of worry for President Muhammadu Buhari. According to The Nation, the bill, which has been sent to the president, is seeking to establish the Proceeds of Crimes Recovery and Management Agency (POCA). Legit.ng gathers that POCA would make it impossible for EFCC and six other agencies to seize assets or invoke the forfeiture clause. READ ALSO: President Buhari hosts Emir Sanusi, others in Aso Rock If signed into law, the bill will empower a court to give an order to allow a suspect to be paid “...

- The minister of labour and employment, Senator Chris Ngige, on Monday, May 27, came out plain on his opinion about Nigeria's budgetary system - Senator Ngige said that Nigeria's budgetary system is filled with fraud characterised by suspicious constituency projects - He, however, said that though not yet signed into law, the 2019 budget is a huge improvement on what was obtainable in 2015 Senator Chris Ngige, the minister of labour and employment, on Monday, May 27, described Nigeria’s budgetary system as corrupt and fraught with and inclusions of suspicious and fraudulent projects. Senator Ngige, in his valedictory speech in Abuja on Monday lamented that “all is not well with our budgetary system,” Nigerian Tribune reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Ngige also said: “However, all is not well with our budgetary system. In our 2016, 2017 and 2018 budgets, there were distortions and insertions under the gu...

The inspector general of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate posting of commissioner of police, Ahmed Iliyasu to Kano state command. Ilyasu takes over from CP Wakili Mohammed, who retired from the force on May 26 after 35-years of meritorious service to the force and Nigeria at large. The force spokesperson, DCP Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Monday, May 27, in Abuja. Iliyasu, who holds a master's degree in Business Administration from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, was until his deployment, the force provost marshal, Force Headquarters, Abuja. READ ALSO: Anyone who said Melaye jumped out through the window, is a liar - Witness tells court Mba said he also held command position as the commissioner of police in charge of Ogun command from 2016 to January, 2019. The spokesman said he is expected to bring to bear his wide policing and law enforcement experience in managing the complex security challenges in Kano. He said the inspector general of polic...

Federal government declared that it has cleared up of the Apapa gridlock and the restoration of law and order to Apapa and its environs. This came after President Buhari ordered the immediate clearing up of the Apapa gridlock within 2 weeks. The directive mandated the immediate removal of all trucks from the bridges and roads within Apapa and all adjoining streets leading into the Apapa axis. READ ALSO: President Buhari hosts Emir Sanusi, others in Aso Rock The update of the president's order was shared on the verified Twitter handle of the presidency. The tweet read: "The trucks and trailers are no longer on any part of Eko bridge, from the Alaka entrance of the bridge in Surulere. "The trucks and trailers are no longer on the two diversions of Eko bridge to (1) Ijora 7up, at the Costain axis and (2) to Apapa at the Ijora Olopa, close to Iddo axis. "As of Sun 26th May, the gradual movement into the Ports has moved the trucks and trailers at the Ijora Olopa a...

- President Muhammadu Buhari thanked Nigerians for voting for him to be president - The president noted that elites in the country have never supported his political ambition - President Buhari said instead elites want someone they could force to support their economic interests President Muhammadu Buhar has said that Nigerian elites have never supported his political ambition and thanked ordinary citizens for making him a leader. The president said this during a special interview aired on the Nigerian Television Authority on Monday, May 27. READ ALSO: I rate Saraki, Dogara low in terms of patriotism - President Buhari President Buhari said the elites have always supported candidates they believe will bend to their political and economic interests. The president said the people however saw through this and chose him without any conditions. He said : “They want to impress and they try to dictate the terms for government “I contested three times before I won the fourth time. Th...

- A witness in the ongoing trial of Dino Melaye has debunked claims that the Senator jumped from a moving police vehicle - Abana Mallum of the Police Special Tactical Squad said anyone who claims that Melaye jumped from a vehicle is a liar - According to Mallum, Melaye sat on the ground, holding a substance in one hand, threatening to drink it to kill himself and implicate police officers A prosecution witness told an Federal Capital Territory High Court that Senator Dino Melaye did not jump out of a moving vehicle on April 24, 2018 A police driver with the inspector general of Police Special Tactical Squad, Inspector Abana Mallum, while testifying, said: "Anyone who said Melaye jumped out through the window, is a liar.” Melaye, who represents Kogi west senatorial district in the National Assembly, is charged before Justice Sylvanus Oriji, sitting in Apo,, by the police with six counts bordering on attempted suicide, attempt to escape from custody and damage of police propert...

Job seeking is one of the most diverse and dynamic activities that vary from the profession, region, experience, and time factors. At the centre of employment requirements, the question, “how long should a resume be?” remains as a grey area. This is because it provokes different ideas and suggestions and yet lacks an official statement concerning the resume length. Image: pixabay.com (modified by the author) Source: UGC In an attempt to find the required resume length, several factors shall be considered and explained below. However, the bottom line remains that the length should be long enough to convenience the human resource panel to call you back for a job position in their institution. The range should work for you by providing all the necessary information that will enable you to secure a spot as an employee in any organization of choice. How long should a resume be? So, how many pages should a resume be? 2019 marks the year where most human resource departments are more f...

A Prosecution witness told an Federal Capital Territory High Court that Senator Dino Melaye did not jump out of a moving vehicle on April 24, 2018 A police driver with the inspector general of Police Special Tactical Squad, Inspector Abana Mallum, while testifying, said: "Anyone who said Melaye jumped out through the window, is a liar.” Melaye, who represents Kogi west senatorial district in the National Assembly, is charged before Justice Sylvanus Oriji, sitting in Apo,, by the police with six counts bordering on attempted suicide, attempt to escape from custody and damage of police property. He was said to have committed the alleged offence on April 24, 2018 while being conveyed by the police to Lokoja, Kogi. The police alleged that Melaye sat on the ground, holding a substance in one hand, threatening to drink it to kill himself and implicate police officers. He was further alleged to have broken the windshield of the vehicle in which he was being conveyed to Lokoja with h...

- The Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that he left N42.5 billion in the state's coffers - The governor also listed how the money should be spent by the incoming governor of Imo state - According to Okorocha, he will set up a subcommittee to ensure that the money is well utilised even after he has left office Governor Rochas Okorocha has assured Imo people that he is leaving in the coffers of the state enough funds for incoming governor, Emeka Ihedioha to work with. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okorocha disclosed this while swearing in new permanent secretaries, a new accountant general and a new head of service at the Government House, Owerri on Monday, May 27. He said that the sum of N42.5 billion had been kept so that the in-coming administration would not experience financial setbacks. According to him, N8.1 billion has been set aside for payment of salaries and for capital projects, while the sum of N5.2 billion has been earmarked for payment of...

Nollywood teen actress Regina Daniels recently had the traditional rites of her marriage to Nigerian billionaire Ned Nwoko, in Anioma, Delta state, and her colleagues in the industry showed up to support her. Recall that Legit.ng reported that the controversial actress was inducted into the Out-Udu group, which confirms her marriage to Nwoko. Daniel’s induction into the group signifies that the young bride is now free to enjoy the privileges of a married woman as her union with her billionaire man is now recognized. Some photos making the rounds online show that friends and colleagues from the movie industry as well as members of the Coalition of Nigeria Entertainers were also present to witness the celebration of the couple. READ ALSO: Just a little thank you for mama - Teen actress Regina Daniel gifts her mother a house Charles Inojie, Chinedu Ikedieze Ejike Asiegbu among others were some of the popular faces that were spotted at the induction ritual ceremony. See phot...

- Senator Heineken Lokpobiri said he will not return to President Buhari's cabinet as a minister - The minister said he plans to contest for the Bayelsa governorship election - Lokpobiri said he has learnt a lot from Buhari and plans to use the experience if he is elected The minister of state for agriculture and rural development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said that he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari that he would not to return to his cabinet as minister. In an interview on Channels TV, the minister said he has resolved to contest for the governorship seat in Bayelsa state. Lokpobiri said he has learnt a lot under President Buhari and is ready to replicate all his lessons as governor. READ ALSO: Lai Mohammed loses grip on influential Kwara APC chieftains He said: “ I met the president a few days ago and I told him that I want to run for governorship in Bayelsa having thanked him for appointing me as a minister. I have learnt so much under him in the four year...

- President Buhari expressed displeasure over the late passage of the 2019 budget - The president said he conveyed his feelings to Saraki and Dogara - President Buhari said the country was affected by the action of the National Assembly President Muhammadu Buhari described as unpatriotic the action of the Senator Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara-led National Assembly in terms of the handling of the budget. The president spoke during a special interview broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority on Monday, May 27. READ ALSO: President Buhari hosts Emir Sanusi, others in Aso Rock The president spoke about the delayed budget saying he spoke directly with Saraki and Dogara of his displeasure. The president said: “I think a culture was developed in the National Assembly that they should dictate the terms, which was wrong. It is the executive that dictates the terms and takes it before the legislature. It (the legislature) will examine it and agree or disagree with it. “But w...

It is crucial to learn the simple and convenient tricks on how to open a can without a can opener. You may find yourself without a can opener and desperately need to eat your canned food. What will you do and how do you access the contents of the can? Image: pixabay.com Source: UGC There are several reasons why people buy canned food, especially when travelling long distances or camping out with friends or family. Cans are usually accompanied by their specific openers to help you remove the lid and enjoy your meal. So, what happens when you misplace this useful tool? You will need some creativity to get a solution. How to open a can without a can opener Generally, can openers are designed to help us peel back the lid efficiently, but what happens when you cannot find the tool? Good news is that they are not the only solution to accessing the content in the tin. There are several alternative methods that guide us on how to open cans without a can opener, so that next time you d...