A Nigerian lawyer, Rahmatulai has reacted to a post by one King Maalik, advising Muslims not to accept Christmas rice, chicken, gifts and money.   “So, I happened on a post by my Muslim brother warning us not to accept Christmas food. I didn’t mind that because me like this, I’m on a strict diet but when oh boy said …

The Oyo State Police Command has released five individuals arrested in connection with the Ibadan funfair tragedy that claimed the lives of 35 children at the Islamic High School, Orita Basorun, Ibadan. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adewale Osifeso, stated last week that eight suspects were arrested in relation to the incident. The arrested individuals included Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, an estranged …

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A 10-year-old boy, Tasi’u Abdullahi of Rikkos community of Jos North local government area of Plateau State was gruesomely k!lled by his abductors after collecting N150,000 as part payment of the ransom from his parents.     It was gathered that the body of the deceased was abandoned in a sack in the community five days after he was abducted. …

Dakore Egbuson-Akande has released lovely photos of her family. The actress posed with her husband and their daughters in a Christmas-themed photoshoot. She captioned the photos with a Christmas greeting.  See below. The post Dakore Egbuson-Akande releases rare family photos to mark Christmas appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a new lawsuit accusing him of sexual battery, harassment, and trafficking, among other allegations.    Filed by Phillip Pines, a former employee who claims to have worked for Diddy from 2019 to 2021, the lawsuit outlines shocking claims about alleged “Wild King Nights,” where Diddy reportedly indulged in drug-fueled, multi-day s3xual escapades.   Diddy’s legal team …

President Bola Tinubu has attributed recent food stampedes in Nigeria to poor organisation, emphasizing that such tragedies could be avoided with proper planning.    He made the remarks during his first presidential media chat on Monday, referencing a series of incidents that claimed lives during palliative distribution events across the country.   On December 18, 35 children lost their lives …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that international customers owe $5.7 million for electricity supplied in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The debtors include Paras-SBEE and Transcorp-SBEE from the Benin Republic, Mainstream-NIGELEC from Niger, and Odukpani-CEET from Togo.   Under an international treaty, Nigeria exports electricity to neighbouring countries like Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger.   In …

A Muslim software engineer has led a call for Sharia Law to be rejected in the South West.  This comes after a flier announcing the inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo State sparked controversy. Abiodun took to X to urge everyone, irrespective of their religious beliefs, to oppose Sharia Law in Yoruba land.   He tweeted: “I’m a Muslim & …

No fewer than 14 persons, including women and children were reportedly k!led and one other injured in an attack in Dochai community (Gidan Ado) in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.   It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community around 8:pm on Sunday night, December 22, 2024.   The attacks took place two days after the police …