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Sultan of Sokoto says traditional rulers remain fathers of all, prays for successful 2019 elections

The president general, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged politicians to practice the game of politics according to the law, Daily Trust reports. Legit.ng gathered that the Sultan while receiving President Muhammadu Buhari during a courtesy, asserted that traditional rulers remained fathers of all and prayed for successful conduct of 2019 general elections. The Sultan assured that they would continue to give their fatherly advice for the interest of people. He added that they should not consider politics as war. The president general while harping on peaceful coexistence, he advised politicians against breeding any form violence. READ ALSO: Oby Ezekwesili withdraws from presidential race The Sultan who also spoke against corruption in all forms, adding that Islam discourages evils assured to partner with all organs in promoting transparency and accountable dealings, urging people to cooperate with orga...

Why we are going on 3-day warning strike - Resident doctors in LASUTH reveal, threatens LASG

- Resident doctors in the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have resolved to go on a three-day warning strike - Fatai Balogun, head of the association of resident doctors (LASUTH) chapter said the move was caused by the state government's inability to meet their demands - Among other things, the association is asking the state government to replace house officers and resident doctors who had left the hospital Following the Lagos state government's alleged refusal to meet their demands, resident doctors at LASUTH, Ikeja, have threatened to embark on an industrial action Speaking on the looming strike, Fatai Balogun, the president of the association of resident doctors (LASUTH chapter) said the move was necessitated by failed efforts to get the state government to find replacements for some house officers and resident doctors who had left the hospital, Punch reports. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda ...

Gonzalo breaks silence for the first time after sealing dream move to Chelsea this month

- Gonzalo Higuain speaks for the first time after completing a loan move to Chelsea from Juventus - The 31-year-old was signed to help the Blues solve their goal scoring crisis having scored 4 goals in the last five matches - Higuain reveals he cannot wait for the opportunity to work under Maurizio Sarri again Gonzalo Higuain has spoken for the first time since sealing he joined Chelsea on loan from Juventus this month. The 31-year-old joined the Premier League side on a short term loan deal until the end of this season. READ ALSO: Neymar doubtful Manchester United Champions League tie after sustaining ankle injury Speaking on his move to the Premier League, Higuain revealed told the club's official website he was relishing the opportunity of working under Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, once more. " Maurizio Sarri is the coach who, in my career, has got the best out of me as a player ," Higuain was quoted saying by the club's official website. " He’s so...

Top actor Van Vicker praises wife Adjoa on her birthday, shares family photo

Birthdays are special, but it gets even more special when we are alive to witness our loved and cherished ones add another year on earth. Top actor Van Vicker has taken to his social media page to celebrate the birthday of his special person. The top actor recently took to his Instagram page with a wordy and heartwarming post in commemoration of his wife Adjoa's birthday ceremony. He expressed gratitude to God on her behalf for witnessing another year on earth. Vicker shared a lovely family photo that featured him, his wife and the kids. He praised the celebrant for being everything she was while stating that she was the vital element that the whole family relied on. The doting husband in collaboration with the lovely kids also awarded the celebrant as the best mother and wife to ever exist. They also topped it with the long life award. READ ALSO: 2baba celebrates his wife Annie with lovely birthday dinner PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news ap...

Elections: INEC cautions Lagosians to be wary of individuals posing as staff of electoral commission, conducting illegal recruitment

- INEC has cautioned Lagosians to be careful of unauthorized recruitment going on in some places in the state - The electoral commission stated that if there will be any recruitment, there must be advertisements - INEC also told Lagosians not to pay anyone to get employed as ad hoc staff for the general elections, as that has already been concluded The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos state says it has apprehended some individuals impersonating officials of the commission and engaging in illegal recruitment of staff for INEC. Femi Akinbiyi, the INEC public relations officer in Lagos state, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, January 24 in Lagos. READ ALSO: FG approves acquisition of 20 aircraft for aviation college Legit.ng gathers that Akinbiyi said that Lagos residents must be careful of unauthorized recruitment going on in some places in the state. He warned those engaged in illegal recruitment for INEC to desist, saying that the comm...