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2019 elections: Buhari's victory proves Nigerians support his polices - Minister

- President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election has been described as proof of acceptance of his administration policies by Nigerians - The assertion was made by the minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Aisha Abubakar - President Buhari polled 15,191,847 votes to defeated Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, who polled 11,262,978 in the 2019 presidential election The minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Aisha Abubakar, has said the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari is a proof of support for his administration’s policies by Nigerians. Abubakar made the remark at a high-level interactive dialogue on ‘Building Alliances for Social Protection Systems, Access to Public Services and Sustainable Infrastructure and the Empowerment of Women and Girls’ in New York. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abubakar is leading the Nigerian delegation to the 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

Zidane phoned troubled Real Madrid star before taking managerial job at the Bernabeu

- Zinedine Zidane mad a phone call to Sergio Ramos on his opinion before returning to Real Madird - The Frenchman signed a three year deal with Los Blancos after the sacking of Santiago Solari - Zidane resumed his first training session with the players ahead of their weekend's fixture against Celta Vigo Zinedine Zidane had made a crucial decision on Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos after making a return to the Bernabeu after ten months. The 46-year-old was involved in his first training since replacing sacked boss Santiago Solari at Los Blancos on a deal until 2022. Zidane's first point of call was to call Ramos who was reportedly threatening to leave the club should Jose Mourinho be brought back as manager. READ ALSO: Neymar set for UEFA ban following comments made after PSG's loss to United The Spanish center-back also confirmed the rumours that he was involved in a training ground row with Marcelo and hinted that he had resolved issues with President Florentin

Nigerians mourn Pius Adesanmi with candlelight gathering in Abuja (photos)

Nigerians in Abuja paid their heart felt tribute to Nigerian renowned scholar and social critic, Pius Adesanmi, who lost his life in the Ethiopian Boeing 737 airline crash. Words cannot express the sorrow people felt at losing him. A Nigerian signing the condolence register of Pius Adesanmi Source: UGC Dino Melaye at the gathering Source: UGC Another Nigerian at the procession signing the condolence register Source: UGC A woman in deep sorrow at the gathering Source: UGC Another Nigerian signing the register Source: UGC Nigerians at the candlelight procession Source: UGC Nigerians mourning Pius Adesanmi, one of Nigerian relevant social and political critic Source: UGC The candlelight procession for Pius Adesanmi Source: UGC The candlelight procession for Pius Adesanmi Source: UGC PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Meanwhile, Legit.ng, earlier reported that a candlelight gathering was organized in Abuja

Group mounts pressure on INEC over inconclusive polls, demands transparency

- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to demonstrate transparency in relation to the inconclusive polls in some states - The advice was given on Wednesday, March 13, by the Save Nigeria Democracy Group, a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) - The group said that the inconclusive elections are nothing but danger for Nigeria's growing democracy The Save Nigeria Democracy Group, a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the supplementary elections are free and fair. Tijanni Abdumumini, coordinator of the group gave the advice on Wednesday, March 13, when he led some of its members on a protest to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The group was protesting the events that characterised the March 9, governorship and state House of Assembly elections in some states of the federation. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda

Best tips on how to write a salary increment letter with samples

Do you know how to write a salary increment letter? Sooner or later, you feel the need for salary increment because as job responsibilities increase from year to year, the emotional burnout attacks. Of course, you want to get an adequate remuneration for your job, but it seems that your boss does not notice the extra workload. Does this sound familiar to you? It is high time to request a pay increment. How do you do it properly? Our tips and samples will be handy. Image: pexels.com (modified by author) Source: UGC Usually, an employer raises an employee’s salary if there are the following reasons for it: the transfer to the higher paying position than the previous one; the change of the organisational working conditions (the operation mode changes; introduction, replacement and revision of the labour standards, etc.); the change of industrial working conditions (a complication of the manufacturing process, introduction of new technologies that complicate the work of staff, add