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Atiku gets 21-day ultimatum to return to Cameroon, apologise to Nigerians

- A coalition has called on the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar , to apologise to Nigerians and return to Cameroon - The coalition also urged Atiku to alternatively seek naturalization in Nigeria - According to the coalition, Atiku's alleged nationality could have been the reason Ibrahim Babangida refused to appoint him as the Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service The Coalition of Minority Tribes in Nigeria has called on the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, to apologise to Nigerians and return to Cameroon or seek naturalization. Legit.ng gathered that the demand was made by the coalition following the recent reports by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Atiku is a nationality of Cameroon and not a Nigerian. The group alleged that what Atiku has done by concealing his identity is tantamount to crimes against humanity and must tender an unreserved apology to Nigerians. Spe

Chelsea star in big trouble as club supporters want manager to offload him

- Gonzalo Higuain fired blank in Chelsea's defeat to Liverpool at Anfield over the weekend - His performance got the Blues supporters angry and have told the manager to stop playing the Argentine - The 31-year-old joined his Premier League outfit in January and has only registered three goals in 13 matches since then Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain failed to register a goal in his side's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in Sunday's Premier League clash. The Argentine, who joined the Blues during the January transfer window on loan, has only scored three goals after ten EPL matches. However, his failure to find the back of the net in their last outing at the Merseyside outfit angered the club's fans, and have called the manager Maurizio Sarri to stop giving him playing time. READ ALSO: Ronaldinho, Barcelona legend ventures into music 4 years after retiring from football The 31-year-old was signed on a short term deal from Juventus this winter owing to his succes

Insecurity: Lai Mohamed tells international community Nigeria is safer today than in 2015

- Lai Mohammed has stated that the Buhari govt will apply a multi-dimensional approach to deal with the security situation in the country - The minister of information and culture said by and large, the country is safer than it was in 2015 - Mohammed also said the administration has made progress in economic recovery, with deliberate programmes for diversifying the economy The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, has stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration would apply multi dimensional approach besides deployment of forces, in tackling the security situation in the country. Mohammed made the disclosure in Washington DC, USA, during an interview with the Voice of America (VOA), NAN reports. READ ALSO: 2nd term: Buhari govt’ll be more determined in anti-corruption fight - Lai Mohammed Legit.ng gathers that he said the government was not unaware of other remote causes of the crises in the affected areas including economic and social reasons, non-inclusiveness

Jubilation as Lionel Messi set to return against Man United after overcoming latest injury

- Lionel Messi will start against Man Utd after missing weekend La Liga game against Huesca after cropping an injury at Old Trafford - Smalling handed Messi a bloody nose and swollen eye after clattering into the Barcelona star - Ousmane Dembele is also expected to play a role for Barcelona at the Camp Nou Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona starting XI in their Champions League quarter-final reverse tie against Manchester United on Tuesday, April 16, at Nou Camp club boss Ernesto Valverde has revealed. The Argentine suffered a bloodied face in the quarter-final first leg showdown after a strong challenge from Chris Smalling saw Messi miss last weekend’s draw with Huesca. Speaking during his pre-match press conference Valverde said: "[Messi] is fine after the knock he had. READ ALSO: Man United reportedly place £130m price tag on Paul Pogba amid Real Madrid links "He's in perfect shape for the game tomorrow (today),” he said, even as he expressed his reservat

INEC replies PDP, says it won't argue on sub-judice petition

- INEC has reacted to PDP's claims on the conduct of Saturday, February 23, presidential election - The electoral body said it would not canvass in the media matters that are sub-judice - Festus Okoye, the INEC's national commissioner, noted that it would continue to be a law-abiding body The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to the recent claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the outcome of the Saturday, February 23, presidential election. Premium Times reports that the electoral commission said it would not canvass in the media matters that are sub-judice. Legit.ng gathered that in a statement by its national commissioner, Festus Okoye, on Monday, April 15, the INEC said it would not do so because it is a law-abiding body. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda He said: “The commission is a law-abiding institution and will not argue or canvass in the media, petitions that are su