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Netflix has reportedly exited the Nigerian market as the country’s economy records further collapse.  Film maker Kunle Afolayan seemingly confirmed this as he revealed that Netflix has cancelled previously commissioned projects.  The streaming giant recently cancelled its Nigerian Originals and an executive reportedly cited cases where the film studios had no electricity and had to rely on generators on set.  …

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the k!lling of a farmer, Sikiru Onaolapo.   The farmer was shot d3ad on his farm in the Oke Ekutu area, a disputed settlement between Ilobu and Ifon-Orolu communities.   Tension escalated in Ilobu on Tuesday after the lifeless body of Onaolapo was brought to …

Ibrahim Suleiman has gone on X, formerly Twitter, to start a conversation about sxual assault in the Nigerian movie industry. The actor wrote: “The day #MeToo Nollywood Edition will pop off here? Scenes.”  However,  Nigerians responded, telling Ibrahim that nothing will happen to those who are exposed for sxual harassment if victims in Nollywood speak out.  The #MeToo movement  is a social movement and awareness campaign against sxual …

One Bukar Tijjani Marte from Borno State hid his partner’s face in their pre-wedding photo.  He posted the photo on Wednesday, December 4, informing friends about his upcoming wedding.  Here is our pre-wedding picture, pray for us. 04/Jan/2025 God willing. Remain 30 days, he wrote.        The post Nigerian man conceals his fianc’s face in pre-wedding photo appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

A Russian warship has fired at a German army helicopter over the Baltic Sea.  The crew of the Russian ship fired signal ammunition at the military aircraft, the German Press Agency in Brussels reported. The Bundeswehr helicopter had been on a reconnaissance flight.  It comes amid rising tensions in recent weeks between the Kremlin and NATO countries after UK and US missiles …

Politician, Peter Obi, has described as ‘’disturbing” the arraignment of activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison for allegedly defaming legal expert, Afe Babalola.    LIB had earlier reported that Farotimi was arraigned before a magistrate court in the state for publishing a book “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System” where he alleged that Afe Babalola corrupted the Judiciary and procured judgements …

In a series of coordinated operations, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended four suspected kidnappers, rescued a victim, and recovered a stolen vehicle in Taraba State.    The Army disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.    “On 1 December 2024, troops stationed at the Pupule checkpoint in Yoro …

Nollywood actors Binta Ayo Mogaji and Jibola Dabo are in a celebratory mood as their only child together graduated from Lead City University, Ibadan in Oyo state today December 4.    The actors beamed with joy as they were joined by family and friends to celebrate their child on his latest achievement.    See more photos below…  

Sly Stallone is taking responsibility for his past mistakes. The actor called himself a “coward” for once mailing his longtime wife Jennifer Flavin a breakup letter via FedEx. He sat down for an interview Tuesday, Dec. 3, with Fox News host Sean Hannity and expressed regret about his decision to send the note to Flavin back in 1994 when the couple had been dating for 6 …

A 31-year-old woman has turned herself in for s3xually abusing her children. Keirsten White, of Opelousas in central Louisiana, has been charged with first-degree r@pe, s3xual battery, two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, and two counts of cruelty to juveniles.  Earlier this week, White entered the St. Landry Parish Jail and confessed that she s3xually and physically abused her children, both under the …