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Blind fan who passionately celebrated Salah's goal invited by the Egyptian to training ground

Amid the celebrations when Mohamed Salah scored a brilliant goal against Napoli at Anfield that sent Liverpool to the last 16 of the Champions League, one visually-impaired supporter identified as Mike Kearny could not comprehend what it looked like. As such, his cousin, who is a Liverpool fan took up the duty to explain the moment to Kearny in a heartwarming fashion. As the cameras panned around Anfield after Salah's effort, the Liverpool fan could be seen whispering to Kearny how the Egyptian forward's goal went in as they celebrated. After Mike's video went viral, Salah invited him to Melwood training facility, and gifted him with a signed shirt as seen in a video posted on Liverpool's Twitter account. Salah's Liverpool shirt to Kearney was signed: " To Michael, your support is an inspiration. Mo Salah." Kearney and his cousin also got the special opportunity to meet German tactician Jurgen Klopp and other first team players - a dream come true fo

Banky W laments after his campaign posters were defaced by hoodlums in Lagos

- Nigerian musician, Banky W, recently declared that he is running for a seat at the House of Representatives, Lagos - He has since tried to create awareness including posting banners all over Lagos - Recently he took to social media to lament after he discovered that his posters had been defaced Nigerian entertainers are known to complain about the government and some of them have decided to be politicians to enable them do something about the country’s problems. Popular musician, Banky W, is one of the few celebrities that have decided to join politics. He recently declared his intention to serve as a federal legislator, representing Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos state in the coming 2019 election. In a bid to publicise his cause, he printed banners which were posted all over the state. However, the singer was left disappointed after he discovered that some of his banners have been defaced by hoodlums. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the bes

Opinion: Memo to Sambo Dasuki on Alex Badeh By Yushau A. Shuaib

Editor's note: In this piece, Yushau A. Shuaib, author of An Encounter with the Spymaster and the founder of PRNigeria writes of the alleged assassination of the past chief of defence staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. Shuaib highlights details of his encounter with Badeh, his views on various issues of security across Nigeria and the former Air chief's trial before Justice Okon Abang at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Legit.ng. Your own opinion articles are welcome at info@corp.legit.ng— drop an email telling us what you want to write about and why. More details in Legit.ng’s step-by-step guide for guest contributors. We’re ready to trade your news for our money: submit news and photo reports from your area using our Citizen Journalism App. Contact us if you have any feedback, suggestions, complaints or compliments. We are also a

Ronaldo says ex-Chelsea defender was his most difficult opponent

​- Ronaldo reveals the toughest defender he has ever faced in his career - The Juventus talisman has dominated European football for a decade - The Portugal international has had a stellar career in England and Spain Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed former England international Ashley Cole as the toughest defender he has ever faced. While playing under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Ronaldo came up against Cole on a regular basis in the early stages of his career Ronaldo joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, having impressed in a pre-season friendly played between both sides. READ ALSO: 4 caretaker managers who did well in the Premier League The Portuguese star spent six years at United between 2003 and 2009, back when the Premier League trophy was a three horse-race between United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Cole had a successful spell with Arsenal in the 2003/04 season, before the 107-cap England star moved to rivals Chelsea, where he sec

Why Buhari will win 2019 elections with a wide margin than he did in 2015 - Lai Mohammed

- As the 2019 general elections draw nearer, minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says President Muhammadu Buhari will win landslide victory - The minister says Buhari will win the 2019 presidential election with a wide margin than he did in 2015 - Mohammed says the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is not interested in facing the real issues of governance and development - The minister says the issues the PDP presidential candidate is shying away from are of interest to the Nigerian people - According to report, Mohammed spoke to newsmen in his office on Thursday, December 20 Minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said President Muhammadu Buhari will win the forthcoming presidential election with a wide margin than he did in 2015. Mohammed, who said this on Thursday, December 20, said his principal would coast home to victory because of higher verifiable achievements he has recorded since coming to power