- Passengers were stranded in Kaduna as commercial drivers protested spate of killings and kidnappings in the state

- NURTW in the state said they have been incessant cases of kidnapping of their commuters and they could not take it anymore

- The police command in the state, however, said they never received any report of such incidents

Many passengers were stranded at the Kawo Motor Park in Kaduna state because commercial drivers were protesting the activities of kidnappers and gunmen on the Kaduna-Birnin highway.

Passengers were without hope on how to get to their various destinations as the protest put locked down transportation services in the state, Daily Trust reports.

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Usman Aliyu, the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), while speaking with the media, said all roads were blocked because motorists in the environs are fed up with the killings and kidnappings of people.

He said: “Gunmen no longer block road with stones or tree branches, they now stationed themselves in the middle of the road armed to the teeth.

“They open fire to any vehicle passing and don’t mind the number of casualties during their attacks on motorists.”

Aliyah also said the perpetrators have been throwing caution to the wind in the way they attack their passengers, as many are reported to have sustained so many injuries in cases where they attacked death.

He added: “Right now we have a total of 20 drivers, plying Birnin Gwari-Kaduna road, in various hospitals battling for their lives. Some have lost their legs or hands from gunshots apart from those killed by these criminals. We still have three drivers in the hands of the kidnappers.

“We call on both federal and state governments to come to our aid and rescue the situation because even today these criminals killed and kidnapped many people. They have also now resorted to burning down the vehicle they attacked.”

Nafiu Habib, the spokesman for the police in the state, however, said the command did not receive any reports regarding the attack.

Habib said: “From yesterday (Friday) and today (Saturday) we are yet to receive any official report of attack as regard to the activities of those bandits along Birnin Gwari road.

Whenever we received report of attack on any of the highways in Kaduna we quickly send reinforcement team to support the police manning the road.”

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Meawhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday, February 8, said he was shocked and devastated over the abduction of a state lawmaker, Sani Yakubu by unknown persons.

Yakubu, member representing Gudu constituency in the state Assembly, was kidnapped along with one other person at the early hours of Friday along Kware-Gudu road.

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The National Judicial Council says it has set up a preliminary complaints assessment committee to review the responses given to it by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, and the Supreme Court Justice Ibrahim Muhammad who is acting in his stead.

Onnoghen is accused of failing to fully declare his assets, while Mr Muhammad is facing allegations of misconduct in allowing himself to be sworn in as a replacement for Mr Onnoghen, whose suspension by President Buhari critics say violated the constitution.

Both men are being investigated by the NJC as required by the law.

The council sat on Monday and was expected to give its verdict after hearing the responses of the two accused judges. Both had been given seven days to respond to the allegations against them.

A spokesperson for the NJC, Soji Oye, said in a statement Monday that the NJC reconvened and resolved to constitute into the Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee in accordance with Regulation 17 of the National Judicial Council Judicial Discipline Regulations, 2017.

The committee is to report its finding to the council on February 13 when it will reconvene.

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- Fracas erupts between APC supporters loyal to Governor Amosun and those loyal to APC governorship candidate in Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun

- The clash was said to have begun after loyalists of Amosun tried to outshine supporters of Dapo Abiodun at a campaign venue

Rival supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed in Ogun state on Monday, February 11, ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state.

The New Telegraph reports that the clash occurred between supporters of Governor Ibikunle Amosun and those of the APC governorship candidate in Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

The clash reportedly occurred at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, venue of the presidential campaign rally.

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The fracas was said to have started when loyalists of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) gubernatorial candidate, Adekunle Akinlade, were desperate to outshine one another.

Amosun, who is opposed to the candidature of Abiodun, is backing Akinlade as his anointed governorship candidate. Several people were said to have suffered various degree of injuries as a result of the clash.

Reacting to the development, the governor, who went on the podium to make announcement, claimed security operatives frustrated his efforts to allow the people enter through the stadium gates.

“DSS and Police, don’t create crisis for us in Ogun. I notice you are using tear gas. Please don’t try it. Any moment from now, we are going to allow our people because they are outside," he said.

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“I have called everybody, we are going to open the gates. I assure you nobody will climb the tartan tracks. So, security operatives, I’m putting you on notice. Some of our people travelled five hours to come here. Help us to help you. We don’t mean any harm.

“I beg you in the name of God, stop that tear gas. People have been here for four days working to make what we are seeing happen. Please, don’t come and destroy it. Don’t come and cause stampede.”

Meanwhile, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have warned Nigerians not to make the mistake of voting another political party that would hinder the progress of Nigeria.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Godwin Ezeemo, a chieftain of the PDP called on electorates in the state to be politically active by voting for candidates of the party during the general elections.

Ezeemo made the call in Awka on Monday, February 11, during a rally organized by the party to solicit for votes from electorate.

The PDP chieftain explained that voting by the electorates was a civic responsibility that sustained democracy in any society.

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- Thibaut Courtois received hostile reception from Atletico Madrid fans on Saturday, February 9

- The fans threw toy rats at him as they are aggrieved that the Belgian joined rivals Real Madrid

- Courtois played for three seasons at Atletico Madrid and 3 titles before he returned to Chelsea

Thibaut Courtois was on Saturday, February 9, given some hostile reception when he played for Real Madrid against city rivals Atletico Madrid in Spanish La Liga game.

Courtois played for Atletico Madrid for good three seasons before he left after winning Copa del Rey, LaLiga Santander and Europa League titles.

He made 154 appearances for the Spanish club before he returned to Stamford Bridge.

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The Belgium international joined Real Madrid from Chelsea before the start of the ongoing season in Europe and was among the Los Blancos' players that faced Atletico over the weekend.

But before the start of the match, many Atletico Madrid fans livid with how Thibaut Courtois joined their rivals Real from Chelsea.

Atletico Madrid fans feel bitter towards the Belgian for what they deem a betrayal.

They also made shower of rats before the game and the plaque that bears Thibaut Courtois' name outside Atletico's new stadium was also vandalized.

But that did not affect the goalkeeper as he only conceded a goal in Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid which sent Los Blancos to second position on the La Liga standings.

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Chelsea fans took a swipe on former goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois who dumped the Blues for Real Madrid in the summer after conceding five times against Barcelona in El Clasico at the Camp Nou.

Chelsea fans took to the social media to hit hard on Courtois who had the unholy task of picking the five times from his net at the Nou Camp.

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- The Kogi state PDP has alleged that Senator Dino Melaye's life is in danger

- The state spokesman of the party said there are plans to invade Melaye's home and shoot sporadically in an attempt to assassinate him

-The new inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu, was urged to call his men to order

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi state on Monday, February 11, alleged that there was a plot to assassinate Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West senatorial district.

In a statement by the state spokesman of the party, Usman Okai, the party said the plan was to invade Melaye's home in an attempt to assassinate him.

Reports by The Cable also claimed that Okai stated that no amount of intimidation would change the minds of the peoples’ rejection of the APC-led administration and for all its candidates in the state.

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The statement read: “There are plans to invade the country home of Senator Dino Melaye, shoot sporadically at the house in an attempt to assassinate him.

“We have it on good authority from a reliable source privy to the plan allegedly mandated to carry out this undemocratic plans between tonight 10th February and tomorrow.

“We in the PPCC therefore call on the inspector general of police to call his men to order and to also use this opportunity to inform the general public especially the good people of Kogi west senatorial district of this wicked plans and to resist such movies.

“The PPCC notes that the fortune of the party in the coming election has continued to soar on a daily basis.

"No amount of intimidation would change the minds of the peoples’ rejection of the APC-led administration and for all its candidates in Kogi state."

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The people of Kogi were urged to be vigilant and watchful. The party alleged that the Governor Bello’s administration, having now realised that its time is up, has resorted to intimidation, harassment and arrest of members of the PDP.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that the high court sitting in Maitama, the Federal Capital Territory and presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu again granted bail to Senator Dino Melaye who was arraigned on a nine-count charge of trying to evade arrest.

Melaye, who represents Kogi West at the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly, is facing issues of alleged conspiracy, resistance to arrest, failure to honour police invitation and intentionally giving false information to the public.

The senator’s application was filed by Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), his lawyer. In his ruling, Justice Halilu, who presided over the case, said that the essence of bail could not be overemphasized, saying that it was meant to make a defendant to stand for trial.

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- Some traders in Abuja defended the government's Tradermoni programme

- The traders said the social scheme should not stop because of an election

- The traders said the scheme should not be considered vote-buying

A Coalition of Traders at one of Abuja’s largest markets, Wuse, has said that the federal government\’s Social Intervention Programmes, particularly Tradermoni, should not be stopped just because it is election season.

Vanguard reports that the traders spoke on Monday, February 11 saying there was no correlation between the scheme and vote-buying as claimed by some critics.

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Oluwatoyin Badmus who is the leader of the coalition said the welfare of the people is important and should not be halted just because it is election season.

She said: “Most of our people here are beneficiaries of Tradermoni. They (government) came here and gave us money and they did not ask for our Permanent Voter Cards PVCs, except our names. Tradermoni is not vote-buying unlike the propaganda being sold to Nigerians by the PDP.

“Government does not have to halt its programmes just because some partisan politicians would view it differently because we are in an election season. Are they saying the federal government should stop all its developmental programmes because we are in an he action period.”

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of Representatives dismissed the allegations that the Buhari-led administration’s TraderMoni empowerment programme was aimed at buying votes ahead of the 2019 general elections.

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Ahead of the forthcoming 2019 elections, popular comedian, Ali Baba, has taken to his social media page to declare his support for a colleague in the entertainment industry.

Legit.ng had previously gathered a report of singer, Banky W, who had come out to reveal his political ambition in the forthcoming general elections under the umbrella of the Modern Democratic Party.

The singer, who is running as a representative of the Eti-Osa House of Representatives, revealed that being a critic of the government was not enough. He said it was important for people that possessed the initiative to get involved.

Many of his colleagues have been in support of his bid to run for office and one of such is popular comedian, Ali Baba.

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The celebrated comedian took to his Instagram page with a post revealing that he was supporting Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington, known by many as, Banky W, in the forthcoming election.

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It would be recalled that since the sensational singer has made his intention known, he has been faced with many challenges. In a particular video he shared on his Instagram page, the singer lamented the destruction of his campaign posters that had been spread around for awareness.

Great to see that he is getting support from some of his colleagues in the industry.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously gathered the report of Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliott, who was spotted at the All Progressives Party (APC) rally that held on Saturday 9, February 2019. The politician flooded his social media page with pictures from the political event where he was spotted rocking customized party attire.

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- Politicians, security operatives and others have been asked to be law abiding in the forthcoming general elections

- According to Peter Afunanya, DSS public relations, Nigerians are implored to support security agencies and INEC to undertake violence free elections

- Afunanya said the DSS will discharge its statutory mandate to detect and prevent threats and crimes against the internal security of the country

The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged all stakeholders, politicians, security operatives and others to be law abiding and observe the rules of engagement in the forthcoming general elections.

In a statement obtained by PR Nigeria and signed by Peter Afunanya, DSS public relations officer, politicians and the youth are expected to shun all acts of violence.

The service also stated that it will professionally discharge its statutory mandate to detect and prevent threats and crimes against the internal security in the country.

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The statement read: ''The same way observers are urged to keep to the fundamentals and principles of election monitoring as allowed by law and global best practice. Without doubt, the Electoral Act is clear on the roles of stakeholders.

''The common aim of all and sundry should be for Nigeria to hold successful elections that will be adjudged free, fair, transparent and credible and accepted nationally and internationally.

''Everyone is urged to conduct themselves properly before, during and after the elections and avoid actions that may cause breakdown of law and order. On its part, the DSS will professionally discharge its statutory mandate which, among others, is to detect and prevent threats and crimes against the internal security of Nigeria.

''Also, it will appropriately engage stakeholders. This is for the protection and success of the elections. Therefore, ensuring security that will make the electoral process noble and acceptable to participants and their supporters is uppermost to the Service.

''In this regard, the Service is determined to identify and arrest criminals and their collaborators whose activities are counter to the national objective of achieving peaceful and orderly elections.

The public is also implored to support security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission to undertake violence free elections.

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DSS added: ''The public is implored to support security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to undertake violence free elections.

''In the same vein, law abiding citizens and residents are entreated to timely avail these agencies information regarding suspected thuggery, theft of electoral materials, violence of any dimensions and other plans that will bring our democratic journey to question.

''Once again, the DSS encourages all citizens to responsibly exercise their civic duties without fear as security measures have been put in place for the safety of lives and property.''

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that the Department of State Security revealed that widespread anxiety over irregularities, violence and insecurity during the forthcoming elections are real.

This was disclosed by Alhaji A.S. Adeleke, director of DSS-owned Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Abuja, on Wednesday, January 23, at a two-day security awareness seminar.

However, he believes that security agents, voters, political leaders and other stakeholders can work together to surmount such fears in a timely manner.

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BBNaija's Tobi Bakre is known by many to be a creative genius. Talk of acting, dance and music, the handsome guy 'full ground'. One profession he is particularly good at is photography. Against this backdrop, a film director and media entrepreneur accused the reality star for stealing his photographic concept.

This accusation levied against Tobi was incited by a photo which he posted on his Instagram and Twitter pages. The very creative pictures showed the reality star dressed like a Yoruba chief. He was holding a horsetail and standing on a canoe which was balanced on the sea. In the background, a fishermen was throwing his net.

While this photo has earned Tobi the accolades of many, the film director whose name on Twitter is @DirectedbyDiji accused him of stealing that concept. According to the man, he had sent a mail to Tobi Bakre which briefed him about this particular concept. However, the mail was supposedly ignored by the BBNaija star.

Upon seeing a photo that seemed to have the nuances of his concept, @DirectedbyDiji drew the conclusion that Tobi had gone ahead to steal his creative idea and use it with another photographer.

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This conclusion caused him to take to Twitter to share photos of the mail he had sent to Tobi and raise an accusation. See his tweet below:

The tweet made by the film director created a lot of buzz on Twitter till it got to the hearing of Tobi Bakre himself. Upon seeing the accusation levied against him, the reality star turned model and photographer took to vehemently defending his integrity.

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He did this in a series of tweets which explained in full that he had not seen @DirectedbyDiji's mail, and so, he could not have copied his idea. He also said the concept had been brought to him by another creative, a stylist, who was a friend of his.

In conclusion, Tobi asserted that he was a creative mastermind as well, and he would not do to others what he would not want anyone to do to him.

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See his tweets below:

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In the meanwhile, Legit.ng wrote an article about male celebrities who stun in 2-piece suits. Of course, the handsome Tobi Bakre is one of them.

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- Former minister of aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, says credit should be given to the PDP for its genuine fight against corruption

- Chidoka, who is the spokesman for Atiku/Obi National Presidential Committee for Southeast, says PDP fought against corruption in the Nigerian public sector

- The former minister says PDP-led government was responsible for setting up the major anti-corruption institutions

Chief Osita Chidoka, a former minister of aviation, has said that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should be given credit for its genuine fight against corruption in the Nigerian public sector.

According to him, the PDP-led government was responsible for setting up the major anti-corruption institutions.

Legit.ng gathers that Chidoka said instead of fighting corruption, what the All Progressives Congress (APC) does is punish perceived enemies of government for alleged corruption.

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He said: “I don’t think this government has fought corruption, what they have done is that they punish the perceived enemies of government for alleged corruption.

“The fight against corruption should not be on credibility or the will of an individual, it should be based on institutions that employ the modern technological innovations that will make money not available to be stolen in the first instance.

“The PDP government led the most comprehensive war against corruption because it was under the party that we came up with the idea of setting up agencies that were dedicated to fighting corruption.

“These are the EFCC, ICPC and BPP which addressed corruption in the procurement system by ensuring that contractors go through a price control system and ensure that due process is followed.

“We did not stop at that, the PDP also transferred all public funds for capital votes back to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) so that people will no longer keep these funds in the bank to yield interest while not funding ongoing projects.”

“We also discovered that salary of workers was causing huge leakage because the MDAs which are in charge of payroll, used the money sent to them to pay real and ghost workers and other allowances.

“That was why the PDP government introduced the IPPIS, workers salaries were centralised and deposited at the Central Bank and paid directly to them without passing through any MDA.

“So, we had mechanisms that addressed the payroll system, over head, capital votes and revenue collection.

“On the revenue side, we needed to ensure that all revenues of government are accounted for, that was why the government introduced the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

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“That was where we were before the All Progressives Congress (APC) government came to power, so they have not done anything new, they have neither built new anti-corruption institutions nor strengthened existing ones."

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Otunba Gbenga Daniel declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, had already won the forthcoming February 16 election.

Daniel, who is a former governor of Ogun state and the deputy chairman, PDP Presidential Campaign Council (South), said this in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the palace of the Oba of Lagos, HRH Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has been a subject of the trending controversy with many Nigerians on social media claiming that the Lagos monarch vacated his throne for the president.

Yoruba kings, and of course traditional monarchs in Nigeria and other parts of the world, place utmost regard and respect for the throne which is exclusively accessible to only the reigning king.

No other person, no matter how importantly placed, is expected to sit on a king’s throne while he is still reigning.

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Hence, the huge outcry on social media when a photo surfaced with the claim that the Oba of Lagos vacated his throne for President Buhari. Many accused the monarch of desecrating the Yoruba culture.

The criticism was further fuelled by the monarch’s open support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the endorsement of President Buhari’s re-election.

The Nigerian monarchs do not have political power according to the Constitution. However, given the respects and influence they wield among their subjects, politicians always covet their endorsements to boost their chances.

The main question: Did the Oba of Lagos really vacate his throne for President Buhari?

Given the photo above, one may be tempted to erroneously believe that the monarch truly left his throne for President Buhari. Another photograph from the visit, however, busted the claim.

Fact: Oba Akiolu did not vacate his throne for the president. Rather, President Buhari was sitting in another ‘royal chair’ at the immediate right side of the monarch. Credit: Twitter
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Fact: Oba Akiolu did not vacate his throne for the president. Rather, President Buhari was sitting in another ‘royal chair’ at the immediate right side of the monarch while vice president Yemi Osinbajo was sitting in another at the immediate left.

President Buhari pays Homage on Oba of Lagos. Credit: Femi Adesina
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It is common for Nigerian monarchs to have other ‘royal chairs’ beside their thrones reserved for important dignitaries, including fellow kings when they pay them a visit.

One of such chairs was the one President Buhari sat on, not the king’s throne.

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- Superstar Davido has a lot of his fans worried about him

- In a recent post, he claimed that he is receiving threats over his political ambition

- Fans have thrown their support behind him and assured him that all will be well

Many Nigerians are getting used to the fact that Davido is one musician who publicly supports his preferred political candidate, often damning the consequences.

Recently, the young singer shocked some of his fans when he shared a post claiming that he is being threatened because of his political ambition. With his large following on social media, Davido often uses his voice to support his preferred political candidate.

Apparently, his rhetoric is not welcome by some people in power especially when it appears to be targeting supporters in their camp. However, a fearless Davido chooses to still support his preferred candidate, in a way that suggests his fans should too.

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So it came as no surprise to Nigerians when Davido tweeted from his verified Twitter page that he is getting threats but he and his people are ready for it.

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Concerned fans have asked him to be careful and trust that they will be with him every step of the way.

Davido has also warned his fans to take caution in the upcoming elections as terrible plans are being activated. He asked that they defend their votes.

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Meanwhile, Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubarkar has named Davido the reigning king of music of his time. He shared this after stating that Fela was the king back in his day but now, Davido has taken over.

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Pandemonium broke out at the ongoing campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abeokuta.

The campaign took a new twist when Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun came on stage to campaign for the APC and Allied Peoples Movement (APM)

In response, former governor Aregbesola came on stage to oppose the governor, asking the people to vote for only the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

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After Aregbesola started speaking, supporters of the APM verbally opposed him and it degenerated into to a rowdy session when Adams Oshiomhole, the APC national chairman.

Supporters took laws into their hands and started throwing things at the APC leaders.

Recall that Legit.ng had reported that rival supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed in Ogun state on Monday, February 11, ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state.

The clash occurred between supporters of Governor Ibikunle Amosun and those of the APC governorship candidate in Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

The clash reportedly occurred at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, venue of the presidential campaign rally.

The fracas was said to have started when loyalists of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) gubernatorial candidate, Adekunle Akinlade, were desperate to outshine one another. Amosun, who is opposed to the candidature of Abiodun, is backing Akinlade as his anointed governorship candidate.

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Several people were said to have suffered various degree of injuries as a result of the clash.

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- An Abuja-based has conducted a voter education rally in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

- The group, Africana League Development Initiative, has been sensitizing residents in the Nigerian capital on electoral processes and voting system

- Members of the organisation during the rally carry, different placards to further convey the information to residents

An Abuja-based Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Africana League Development Initiative, has held a voter education rally, sensitizing residents in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on electoral processes and voting system.

The Lagos branch of the league coordinated by Mr. Abayomi Odutoye and Mr. Hamza Hope held its rally simultaneously with ongoing preparation for Benue branch to conduct a similar rally on Tuesday, February 12, at Otukpo.

The executive director of the organization, Glory Nneka Ukwenga, in a brief chat with journalists during the event on Saturday, February 9, noted the exercise was carried out to educate and carry the people along in the electoral process.

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Her words: “We have observed that INEC and other NGOs in Nigeria have not really been able to penetrate local communities to explain the voting process in details using local dialects or interpreters; this we have taken upon ourselves today to play our part as active citizens.

“As a body, we have decided to educate and carry local people along on the issue of the forthcoming elections and voting, so as to be familiar with the processes.

“Some of the areas which residents were enlightened on ranges from the identification of party logo; the particular finger (index) to use in voting; recognition of their polling units within their different locations and other germane issues.”

Members of the organisation during the rally carry, different placards to further convey the information to residents, with different short inscription, saying "your vote is your power" "election no be holiday" "protect your future by voting right" "choose your own candidate by voting" "step out to vote" "Obey INEC workers."

Also, flyers containing the messages were distributed to passers-by during the rally.

Ukwenga further advised the potential voters to go out and vote with the enlightenment they have received, assuring them that “in this coming election, your vote will count if you vote right.”

“If candidates don't deserve your vote, don't vote them. Our vote is our power and the power belong to us,” she added.

The organisation which has been in existence since year 2017 further tasked residents to act, vote and add value, saying it's not enough to complain but acting actively and politically is the surest means to the path of self-actualization.

Legit.ng also gathered that the information passed across to the residents were translated in pidgin and Hausa language for effective understanding.

Also speaking to residents during the rally, the Director of Programs, Mr Stephen Odey, told residents that “voting is the civic exercise of the people. Election time is not a day of holiday. It is not a day to sit at home and be watching movies.”

Continuing, he said: “The time has come for you not to keep complaining. It's the best opportunity for all of us. This is the time to make sure that politicians that are not performing are voted out.

“And those who are performing well should be voted into office to continue. It's a civic call for all of us to stand up and do the needful. The power is in your PVCs.”

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Meanwhile, a recent public opinion poll conducted by NOIPolls has revealed that majority of Nigerians are not aware of most registered political parties in the country.

The poll which was released on Tuesday, February 5, also revealed that the two most popular political parties in Nigeria are the APC and PDP.

The respondents, however, showed some level of awareness on about 26 of the 91 registered political parties with the All Progressive Grand Alliance coming third followed by the Social Democratic Party.

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- Maroune Fellaini has opened the lid how he would have joined PSG last summer

- The Belgian international was convinced by Mourinho to sign a long term deal

- Man United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not guarantee him playing time

Marouane Fellaini has revealed he was close to joining French champions Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

The former Everton star had a couple of offers from top European clubs but opted to stay with Manchester United with Jose Mourinho reassuring him at the club.

The Belgium international was wooed by PSG and Serie A club AC Milan, but the 31-year-old revealed he preferred moving to the French capital.

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Speaking to Telefoot, Fellaini said during a yes or no quiz: "Could I have signed for PSG last summer? Yes.

"Would I have liked to play for PSG? Yes. Was it Thomas Tuchel who did not want me to come? No."

But Fellaini's decision proved to be in vain as the Belgian left the club six months after to join Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng Taishan.

Caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it clear he will not be having regular playing time week in, week out.

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But Fellaini said he has no regrets leaving Old Trafford and insisted he made the correct decision about his future.

He added: "I think it was the right time to leave.

"It had been 10-and-a-half years since I arrived in England. I had beautiful seasons. Now I wanted a new challenge and a new adventure."

Fellaini was asked who will would win the Champions League tie between PSG and his former side.

"With the confidence they have at the moment, and how they play, I think United are favourites.

"But it's a Champions League match, in the round of 16, so it'll be 50-50.

"PSG have great players but they have two or three players injured. I think Manchester United have the advantage."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Marcus Rashford has emerged as the Premier League Player for the Month of January following his outstanding performances in the New Year.

The England international scored four goals in January which helped interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remain unbeaten in all competitions.

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- INEC has warned its staff to stay away from any activities that could upset the forthcoming elections

- The commission gave the warning when it was administering oath of allegiance to its staff in Owerri

- The electoral body would also be using 20,000 ad-hoc staff for the smooth conduct of elections in Imo state

Professor Francis Ezeonu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo state, has warned staff of the commission to shun acts capable of jeopardising the success of the oncoming general elections.

Professor Ezeonu gave the warning during the administration of an Oath of Neutrality/Allegiance on members of staff of the commission in Owerri on Monday, February 10, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

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The oath was administered by Onyemuche Elekwa, the head of legal department of INEC in Owerri..

The REC said that the commission would not spare any official caught engaging in any act inimical to the conduct of free and fair polls.

He said the oath would serve as a reminder to the workers to conduct themselves well and see their service as a clarion call by the nation to ensure the commission had a free, fair and credible elections.

The Ezeonu said that the same warning affected the over 20,000 adhoc staff that would be deployed by the commission for the election.

“You are already aware of this oath, but this is just a reminder of what you already know. I want you to mind what you say, what you do; I want this election to be well conducted, to be free, fair and credible,” he said.

Ezeonu said that most of the permanent and ad hoc staff of the commission had undergone training and INEC in the state was well prepared and ready to conduct the elections.

He said that the media accreditation would take place on Wednesday, while there would also be an interaction between heads of security agencies and the media for amicable working relationship during the elections.

It was reported that the REC used the opportunity to advise Imo residents yet to collect their Permanent Voter's Cards (PVCs) on Monday, February 11, which he said, was the last day for PVCs collection.

The workers swore to be faithfull to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to discharge their duties to the best their ability in accordance with the Constitution of the country, the Electoral Act and the guidelines issued by the INEC.

They also swore to do the right to all candidates and political parties according to law without fear or favour, affection or ill will with the help of God.

It was also gathered that the presidential and National Assembly elections will hold in the 36 states of the federation and FCT on Saturday, February 16, while the governorship and state assembly elections will be on Saturday, March 2.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that comprehensive, round-the-clock security in all offices and facilities of the INEC ordered by the acting inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu.

The development was made public in a statement released by the police spokesman, Frank Mba, on Sunday, February 10.

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- Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti apologises for missing his performance at Grammy Awards

- The singer explained that there was a mix up at the airport

- Kuti said the mix up led to him missing his rehearsals and he could not perform at the awards

Seun Kuti, the son of legendary Afrobeat musician, Fela Kuti, had been nominated under the Best World Music category at the 61st Grammy Awards. The singer was nominated for his album titled Black Times.

The Afrobeat singer was also slated to perform at the recently concluded 2019 Grammy Awards, which took place on Sunday, February 10.

However, the singer had missed the performance due to some circumstances. Seun Kuti had taken to social media to apologize to fans who were expecting his performance at the Grammy.

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Kuti explained that he had missed the performance due to a mix up at the airport which made him miss his flight. He further revealed that he was not able to do his rehearsals.

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The singer also congratulated the Soweto Gospel Choir, the group that won the award he was nominated for at the Grammys.

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The Afrobeat superstar had been nominated for a category in the 2019 Grammy Awards. However, Legit.ng had reported that he lost the win to the Soweto Gospel Choir who won the award for Best World Music Award category.

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Kuti said: "First and foremost I have to say I am sorry to all the fans that tuned in to see us perform yesterday but didn’t. I had the weirdest ticket mix up in history meaning I missed my flight and the rehearsals and we couldn’t go on. Big up to Soweto Gospel choir a group that has also inspired me. @fatoumata_diawara__ for holding down our show without me. @lekanbalogun1 @mccoyclothings for making us look really nice on that red carpet @versatilebay for @chefyeide clothes. @egypt80band and our entire team we must keep banging the door till they let us in."

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- Frank Lampard tipped by bookies to take over from struggling Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge

- The Italian tactician led his Blues armies to humiliating defeat against Man City at Etihad Stadium

- Sarri's men slipped to sixth on the log with 50 points after 26 league matches

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has been tipped by bookies to replace Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues suffered a 6-0 defeat to Manchester City in super Sunday's Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium.

Sarri's men after the loss slipped to sixth on the table behind Arsenal with 50 points after 26 league matches.

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The London club have now shipped in 10 goals in their last two EPL matches away from home without scoring a single one.

Despite an impressive start to the season, the Italian boss is on the verge of missing out of the race to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

The former England international is the head coach of Championship side Derby County, who are currently seventh on the table with 50 points after 30 matches.

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With the way they are going, the Rams could gain promotion to the Premier League at the end of this campaign.

Meanwhile, three-time Champions League winner Zinedine Zidane is another candidate who could be appointed next Blues boss.

The Frenchman led Real Madrid to back to back to back UCL triumphs in just two and a half seasons in charge at the club.

Current assistant manager Gianfranco Zola, is also on the list of coaches who has been tipped to handle the club.

Diego Simeone, Jose Mourinho, Brendan Rodgers, Massimiliano Allegri, Nuno Espirito Santo and Didier Deschamps are among other coaches shortlisted for the job.

While former Barcelona player and coach Luis Enrique, who is the current Spanish national team boss is also on the list.

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Chelsea's defeat at City was the club's heaviest in close to 30 years in the Premier League history, few weeks after calamitous 4-0 thrashing at Bournemouth at the end of last month.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 6-0 in one of Sunday's Premier League encounters.

A Sergio Aguero's hat-trick, while Raheem Sterling's brace and Ilkay Gundogan's lone strike completed the routing.

The Citizens are now back to the English topflight table with 65 points after 27 games and will hope they can maintain that until the end of the season.

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- INEC said it has improved on its electoral practices ahead of the elections

- The electoral body said it is committed to a free, fair election

- INEC chairman said the commission derives joy from a fail electoral process

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is committed to learning from international best practices to improve the country’s electoral processes.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the assurance when he received the Commonwealth Observer Group led by former Tanzanian President, Dr Jakaya Kikwete, at the commission’s headquarters on Monday in Abuja.

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Yakubu said observation by international observation groups had helped the commission to improve on its elections.

“I want to reassure the international community that we will always learn lessons from international best practices in ensuring that our elections meet not only national expectations but international best practices.

“We always welcome your observations on how elections are being conducted. Your reports actually strengthened the commission in terms of our processes and procedures.

“I am confidence that at the end of your observation this time around there will be new set of powerful recommendations similar to what you did in 2015,” he said.

Yakubu disclosed that the Commonwealth in its report on the 2015 general election made 32 recommendations including the adoption of Simultaneous Accreditation and Voting System.

He said the commission had looked into the recommendations and implemented those within its power, while those requiring amendment of the Constitution and Electoral Act had been sent to the appropriate authorities.

Yakubu said INEC had conducted 194 off season elections with simultaneously accreditation and voting system, which is now part of election guidelines issued by the commission.

He also reassure Nigerians that the election of Feb. 16 and March 2 would be free, fair and credible.

“We are committed to this processes. The only thing the commission derives joy in is ensuring that votes count and that the citizens will determine the leaders of the country at various levels,” he said.

Kikwete said they are in Nigeria to hear from INEC its preparations for election.

The former Tanzanian President said the group would thereafter deploy its members to all parts of the country.

“After the observation the group will come up with its interim report after that we will present out comprehensive report,” he said.

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Meanwhile, the Plateau state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the fire outbreak at the office building of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Quan Pan council area of the state, calling for the matter to be investigated by security agents.

The chapter expressed the sentiment in a statement which was signed by its chairman, media and publicity committee, Yiljap Abraham, and released on Monday, February 11, Punch reports.

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It is always a joyous occasion when two persons come together in a marital union. But it is even more joy when the union is between two old people who were once married but got separated for years.

Such was the joy guests felt as they attended the wedding of an 81-year-old man, Joseph Thomas Arthur, and his 70-year-old wife, Theresa, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Half Assini in the Jomoro District on January 19.

The aged couple had been separated for about 32 years and decided to come back together as husband and wife after much effort from their children.

The eldest son, Richard Kojo Arthur, revealed that together with his five siblings, (one deceased), they had tried to bring their parents back together and it took over three decades for them to realise that dream.

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“We were quite young when the issues started so we didn’t really understand what caused the separation. Personally, I was in boarding school and would only come home during vacations.

“All that while, we lived in Takoradi, Ghana but mum was enstooled as a queenmother of Jomoro in the Western Region and moved to settle there. My younger siblings were also in school so they lived with our father and occasionally, we visited our mum during vacations,” he reportedly told The Mirror.

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As they grew older, they understood the effects the separation had on the family and tried their best to settle the issues between their parents.

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But they could not succeed until now and unfortunately, one of the siblings could not live to witness the day.

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Interestingly, their fifth son, Father Moses Kabenla Arthur, a Roman Catholic priest at the Franciscan Valley of Prayer and Silence, Saltpond, officiated the renewal of vows.

Mrs Arthur is the president of the Western Regional Queenmothers Association and the Paramount and thus had some of her colleagues attending the wedding.

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Congratulations to the couple.

Meanwhile, Chocolate City president Audu Maikori and wife recently celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary.

To commemorate the occasion of his wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife named Zel Ummunna Maikori, Audu took to his Instagram page to celebrate her and also shower her with heartwarming accolades.

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