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- The INEC has prayed that the petition filed by Atiku be struck out for lack of competence - The commission said the petition was not signed by a legal practitioner enrolled in the Supreme Court of Nigeria - Atiku who is challenging the reelection of President Buhari had filed a filed petition before the presidential election tribunal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said Atiku Abubakar's lawyers are not licensed to practice in Nigeria. The Cable reports that the electoral commission asked the tribunal to strike out the petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying it was not signed by a legal practitioner licensed to practise in Nigeria. Atiku had filed a petition before the presidential election tribunal to challenge the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari. The PDP presidential candidate’s legal team is led by Livy Uzoukwu with 31 other lawyers. Speaking with reporters in March, Uzoukwu had said the ...

- Former beauty queen Regina Askia-Williams is savouring her beauty of youth in new post - The actress turned nurse has been a head spinner since her pre-Nollywood days when she became the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria after Bianca Onoh now Ojukwu resigned - Her daughter Stephanie now walks in her shoes as a model Nollywood actress turned-nurse Regina Askia-Williams has always been a beauty to behold and this made her try her luck in beauty pageants even long before her foray into movie making. The actress who is now based in America, married to a citizen and now has grown up kids is still a stunner any time any day despite being in her 50s. On Sunday, April 14, Regina went back memory lane when she shared video of her catwalking the run way as a beauty pageant contestant and you can see from the video that beauty lives in her. She noted that the recording was way before she had her first child Stephanie. Sharing the video on Instagram she captioned it: “This is some major throw...

- Lionel Messi is having one of his best seasons in his colourful career with Barcelona this term - The Argentine international has won 15 man-of-the-match awards than any other player - Messi is in contention to win the European Golden Boot and the Ballon d'Or for the sixth time Lionel Messi has got 15 man-of-the-match awards this season than any other player in Europe's top five league this season. The Barcelona talisman has been in impeccable form this season as he has helped side to stay in contention for La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League this term. With his performances this season, Messi is on now on course to win his sixth European Golden Boot award, with no one else winning more than four. READ ALSO: Fans slam Man United after being awarded 2 penalties against West Ham Though Messi was below his best in Barcelona's first leg Champions League quarter final clash with Man United last week, but he provided the assist for Luis Suarez which counted...

Nigerian big boy and Lagos socialite, Pretty Mike continues to redefine the meaning of dramatic entrances with each official outing he does and this time is no different. The eccentric club owner has once again made it to the hot topics currently trending on social media after he should up for a friend's wedding in the most unlikely fashion ever. Currently trending on social media are several videos of the the socialite showing up at the venue of the reception with four dwarf all dressed in similar attires. READ ALSO: Personal letter from the Editor-in-Chief of Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) Video: Pretty Mike steps out for a wedding with four dwarfs carrying sacrifice Source: Instagram As he proceeds into the wedding party hall, one of the dwarfs leads the way with a calabash that has some items burning in it which could easily pass for a typical sacrifice. READ ALSO: Decades Later, How Some Of Our Favorite Celebrities From The 90’s Have Transformed Over The Years PA...

The police officers involved in the killing of a 20-year-old lady in Ajegunle, Lagos state, have been reportedly arrested. Legit.ng had reported earlier that a lady and a young man with her were both shot in Ajegunle area of Lagos. The girl died from the shooting while the man sustained grievous injuries and doctors are currently battling to save his life. READ ALSO : We expect Buhari to sign new minimum wage bill before May 1 - NLC The names of the officers said to be involved in the shooting are: Inspector Adamu Usman Sergeant Adeyeye Adeoye Sergeant Kashim Tijani Sergeant Lucky Akigbe and Sergeant Paul Adeoye Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman, is demanding the death sentence for police officers who kill innocent people. According to report, one of the police officers is at large and has been reportedly declared wanted by the Command. READ ALSO : NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda There have been several reports of police bru...