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- Nicolas Pepe has attracted interests from top European clubs with his impressive performances for Lille this campaign - The 23-year-old is wanted by Bayern Munich, Arsenal and a few other top clubs at the end of this season - Pepe has scored 16 goals in 23 appearances for his French League side this season German League giants Bayern Munich are reportedly planning to launch a bid for highly-rated Lille striker Nicolas Pepe. The Bavarians will have to battle Arsenal to sign the 23-year-old who has scored 16 goals in 23 league appearances for his French side this campaign. Metro reveals that the Gunners have been watching the forward for months, with former transfer guru Sven Mislintat heavily involved in scouting the goalscorer. READ ALSO: Samuel Umtiti hands Barcelona a boost ahead of UCL clash after returning to training However, the Premier League giants will compete with their European rivals in a bid to land the goal poacher at the end of the season. The publication re...

- A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has tendered apology to President Muhammadu Buhari over the endorsement of Atiku Abubakar by the apex Igbo socio-cultural body - The apology was tendered by the secretary general of Ohanaeze and leader of the factional group, Uche Okwukwu - Okwukwu told the president that he would be victorious in the southwest in the February 16 presidential election Following the endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, by Ohanaezi Ndigbo, a faction of the group led by the secretary general of the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Uche Okwukwu, has apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari. The factional group on Friday, February 8, told President Muhammadu Buhari not worry about the southeast in the February 16 election, adding that he would be victorious in the zone during the presidential election, Vanguard reports. Legit.ng recalls that Atiku was endorsed by the Chief John Nnia Nwodo-led Ohaneze Ndigb...

Political time is always an interesting period as political parties try to expose the laxity of the other parties so as to canvass for votes for their party. Senator Ben Bruce employed the unemployment rate in the country. On Friday, February 8, took to his Twitter handle to talk about the rate of unemployment in the country which according to him was caused by the ruling party the All progressives Congress. He noted that about 14 million jobs have been lost in the last four years and that him being an employer of labour struggle not to sack any of his 1058 staff even at his own expense. According to Bruce, because he is struggling to pay ensure that he pays his staff members their due salary, he could not afford to service his cars. He wrote: ‘14 million Nigerians lost jobs in the last 4 years. I am employee of labour, and I know how much I have struggled to ensure that I do not sack any of my 1058 staff. Sometimes, I can’t even service my cars. So don’t tell me you will create jo...

- The US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has called for those who incite violence during Nigeria’s elections to be held accountable - Pompeo said the US govt supports a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful election that reflects the will of the Nigerian people - The secretary of state added that Nigerian security services must provide a safe and secure environment for citizens to exercise their rights Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections, the United States has called for those who incite violence during the polls to be held accountable. The call was made by the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, who stated that the upcoming elections are an opportunity for Nigeria to solidify its place as the democratic leader in Africa, The Cable reports. READ ALSO: I’ll hand over to younger generation if elected - Atiku promises Legit.ng gathers that in a statement released by the US Department of State, Pompeo urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to operate in a tota...

- Actor and screenwriter, Samuel Olasehinde, son of veteran actor, Pa James has shared details about his career - Speaking in a recent interview, he revealed that his father's name has opened many doors for him in the movie industry - He stated that although he studied law in the university, his heart always belonged in the acting world Nollywood actor and screen writer, Samuel Olasehinde, who is son of veteran actor, Pa James has revealed the influence of his father's name in his career. In a recent interview, Samuel who started acting at age five revealed that his father's name has opened many doors for him. Many Nigerians remember Ajirebi Olasehinde, who is popularly known as Pa James. The 61-year-old comedy actor was one of the faces that ruled Nollywood in its early age. In fact, Pa James and his colleagues of that period did a lot to shape the industry which has now blossomed following the addition of new talents and better educationally exposed young actors inclu...