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- Arewa youths have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to run an all-inclusive government as he begins his second term - Speaker of the Arewa Youth Assembly, Mohammed Danlami, pointed out the necessity of balancing appointments to reflect the nation’s diverse nature - Danlami urged Buhari to distance himself from any group or individuals calling for appointments to be made based on the votes he got from the respective states in the 2019 election - The youth leader added that the nation required a mature nationalistic leadership that would accommodate all Nigerians and share appointments according to geo-political zones on the basis of merit The Arewa Youth Assembly in conjunction with some civil society groups have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to run an all-inclusive government as he begins his second term in office on May 29. The group made the call in Abuja on Thursday, May 16 to draw the president’s attention to the need to ensure even distribution of appointments in his seco

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a lawmaker-elect from Kwara state, Abdulgafar Ayinla, over his alleged involvement in property scam, forgery and obtaining money under false pretence to tune of about N26 million. The EFCC said in a statement on Thursday, May 16, that Ayinla, who is expected to be sworn-in on May 29, 2019, confessed to committing the crime and disclosed that he used the money to finance his political campaigns. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda The statement said the petitioner who resides in the United State of America alleged that Ayinla, who is a legal practitioner, was introduced to her by her late aunt as capable of helping her purchase some properties in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital. The lawmaker-elect from Kwara Credit: EFCC Source: Facebook According to her, "The lawmaker-elect sold to me another two plots of land with four bedroom bungalow at window level

- INEC has announced date for Kogi and Bayelsa governorship election - It was gathered that the commission had earlier scheduled the process for November 2 - Festus Okoye, the INEC director of voter education and publicity, said in a statement that the change in date was as a result of various appeals for the commission to reschedule the polls The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Bayelsa and Kogi state governorship elections will now hold November 16. Leadership reports that the commission had earlier scheduled the process for November 2. Legit.ng gathered that INEC director of voter education and publicity, Festus Okoye, said in a statement that the change in date was as a result of various appeals for the commission to reschedule the polls. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the the Bayelsa state government, through its deputy gov

- Legit.ng earlier reported about Abuja-based pastor, Michael Arowosaiye, who allegedly took his own life over problems with accommodation - A Nigerian lady identified as Bennie Umoren on Facebook has claimed that the minister took his life because his wedding was cancelled - According to Bennie, he was set to get married but he cheated with another lady who later released his unclad photos Nigerians on social media were thrown into disbelief after several sources claimed that a RCCG minister, Michael Arowosaiye, took his own life over difficulties he was facing with his rent. Many wondered how the church could abandon one of their members in need. However, a Nigerian lady identified on Facebook as Bennie Umoren, has changed the narrative. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria Michael Arowosaiye Photo: Facebook Source: Facebook According to her, Michael stopped being a RCCG minister two years ago and he started ministering at

- Rochas Okorocha has said that Imo state is the only state where one can get free education from primary school level to university - The governor said in his eight years as governor, he went through a lot of troubles to develop Imo state - Okorochas also apologised to all those he hurt while serving as a governor in Imo state The governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, has claimed that his state is the one in Nigeria where education is free from primary to university. Speaking in Owerri, Imo state capital during a prayer meeting by Women of Divine Destiny Initiative, WODDI, organised by his wife, Okorocha said in his eight years as governor, he went through a lot of troubles to develop Imo state. Okorocha said when he launched the "rescue mission" in Imo state in 2011 the state was in a situation begging for “true governance.” Apologising to the people of Imo state especially those who he could have wronged during his eight years in office, Okorocha said developing Im