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Fulani community reportedly abandon area where 66 were allegedly killed in Kaduna

- Some Fulani people have reportedly fled from their homes in Kajuru following an attack - 66 people were reportedly killed by some gunmen - The army confirmed the attack and said seven suspects have been arrested The Fulani community in parts of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have abandoned the area after an attack on Feb. 11, which left 66 of them, mostly women and children dead. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that what remained of the Rugar Fulani community were burnt houses, animals, motorcycles, kitchen utensils, as well as were bodies of women and children buried in a ditch. READ ALSO: US reacts to postponement of Nigeria’s election Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i, accompanied by General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army , the Police Commissioner and journalists who visited the villages on Saturday, found the entire area deserted with no humans in sight. Speaking on the attack, the GOC, Major- Gen Faruk Yahaya said troops deployed to the area after

Man shares his sad experience after his babe broke up with him 24-hours after buying her a high-end phone

Sometimes love is the best thing that can happen to an individual. Other times, it can be a feeling that causes one to regret. In Nigeria for instance most men like to show affection to their lovers by buying them gifts and spending time with them. Some ladies are however not satisfied with this and they want more. A Nigerian man identified on Twitter as @BrodaTom has taken to his page to share an experience of how his lady broke up with him just 24-hours after he got her an iPhone. According to the chat shared on his page, the lady in question was not happy with her boyfriend for not posting her photo for his friends to see on Valentine’s Day. She complained that it was an indication of him not being proud of her despite being together for a year and six months. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria The boyfriend retorted that he likes to keep his relationship private and that his babe should understand that he cares about her se

Leah Sharibu: Again, Adeboye declares holy war on kidnappers

- Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has declared a spiritual war on kidnappers - Pastor Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, expressed worry over continued incarceration of Leah Sharibu and other girls in Boko Haram captivity - The cleric asked God to set confusion in the camps of ritualists, kidnappers and cultists The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared a spiritual war on kidnappers. Pastor Adeboye expressed worry over continued incarceration of the Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu and the remaining Chibok girls, Vanguard reports. Legit.ng recalls that Sharibu was abducted from Government Girls Science and Technical Secondary School in Dapchi, Yobe state, on February 19, 2018, by Boko Haram. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Pastor Adeboye said: “Let us come against the activities of kidnappers,

Why INEC’s reasons for postponing 2019 elections not convincing - APC chieftain Wadada

- Honourable Ahmed Wadada has reacted to the postponement of the 2019 elections by INEC - Wadada, former member, House of Representatives, said the reasons tendered by the commission for postponement of the polls are not persuading - According to him, the reasons are not attributed to security challenge, political intervention or financial hiccups A former member, House of Representatives, Ahmed Wadada, said the reasons tendered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections are not convincing. Wadada, who is the chairman, Nasarawa state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign directorate, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, February 1 in Keffi. The former lawmaker noted that the INEC chairman repeatedly promised Nigerians that there would be no postponement of elections. READ ALSO: US reacts to postponement of Nigeria’s election “INEC, as

Anthony Joshua title defence at Madison Square Garden breaks 1 surprising record

- Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO titles on June 1 in New York - The Nigerian-born pugilist will battle undefeated Brooklynite Jarrell Miller - General sale of tickets to boxing fans will commence 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 19 Anthony Joshua's world title defence fight against America’s Jarrell Miller has emerged Madison Square Garden highest-grossing pre-sale boxing event despite the arena not revealing the figure. According to Daily Mail, boxing fans are keen on seeing the Nigerian-born boxer fight in America against the unbeaten Miller, and have succeeded in breaking the pre-sale ticket record within 120 minutes of commencing sale. READ ALSO: Emiliano Sala's body finally laid to rest in home country of Argentina Meanwhile, general sale of tickets is expected to commence on StubHub at 12:00 on Tuesday, February 19 after Monday's pre-sale for Matchroom Fight Pass members. Boxing fans wishing to be part of the audience that will wat