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Seun:
Hello Nairalanders,

I'm Seun, the founder of Nairaland. Talk to me about what Nairaland is like for you. What's good and what's not so good right now.

I've been more focused on the backend and working on new features. It seems as if the moderation and other issues have fallen behind.

So, talk to me. What should we focus on in order to encourage you to start being more active on Nairaland?

PS: I have people dropping me messages presuming that Nairaland is over. What's that about?

CJStarz:
Wow,did you say BEGGARY?
Ha,Naija people,una jus dey form una own English 🤣🤣

ALMUSTAQIM:
*Assalaam Alaekum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh*

*SLANDER*

Slander (known as Qadhf or Buhtān in Arabic) refers to the act of making false and harmful spoken statements about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

For a statement to be considered slander, it must be both untrue and injurious to a person's character. When such false information is written rather than spoken, it is referred to as Libel.

Reference shall be made to an incident that happened to one of the wives of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - AISHA(RA). The incident occurred after a military expedition when Aisha(RA) was accidentally left behind and later escorted back to Medinah by a Companion, Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal. This situation was manipulated by hypocrites who accused her of immorality.

The Slander spread rapidly and caused great distress. This incident led to series of revelations of Chapter 24, verses 11-20 to clarify the truth or real fact of the incident and also to teach the Muslim Ummah important lessons. The Quran verses go thus:
: اِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ جَآءُوْ بِا لْاِ فْكِ عُصْبَةٌ مِّنْكُمْ ۗ لَا تَحْسَبُوْهُ شَرًّا لَّـكُمْ ۗ بَلْ هُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّـكُمْ ۗ لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مِّنْهُمْ مَّا اكْتَسَبَ مِنَ الْاِ ثْمِ ۚ وَا لَّذِيْ تَوَلّٰى كِبْرَهٗ مِنْهُمْ لَهٗ عَذَا بٌ عَظِيْمٌ
"Indeed, those who came with falsehood are a group among you. Do not think it is bad for you; rather it is good for you. For every person among them is what [punishment] he has earned from the sin and he who took upon himself the greater portion thereof - for him is a great punishment." (Q24:11).

Furtherance to this, ALLAH(SWT) admonished us:
: اِذْ تَلَـقَّوْنَهٗ بِاَ لْسِنَتِكُمْ وَتَقُوْلُوْنَ بِاَ فْوَاهِكُمْ مَّا لَـيْسَ لَـكُمْ بِهٖ عِلْمٌ وَّتَحْسَبُوْنَهٗ هَيِّنًا ۖ وَّهُوَ عِنْدَ اللّٰهِ عَظِيْمٌ
"When you received it with your ears and said with your mouths that of which you had no knowledge and thought it was insignificant while it was, in the sight of Allah, tremendous." (Q24:15).

وَ لَوْلَاۤ اِذْ سَمِعْتُمُوْهُ قُلْتُمْ مَّا يَكُوْنُ لَـنَاۤ اَنْ نَّـتَكَلَّمَ بِهٰذَ ا ۖ سُبْحٰنَكَ هٰذَا بُهْتَا نٌ عَظِيْمٌ
"And why, when you heard it, did you not say, "It is not for us to speak of this. Exalted are You, [O Allah]; this is a great slander"?" (Q24:16).

CONSEQUENCE FOR COMMITTING SLANDER:
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:
"Whoever falsely accuse a believer of something that is not true, Allah will house him in a mill of fire until he comes out of what he said." [Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 3597].

Abu Bakr (RA) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said,
"The slander (Qadhf) of a believer will not be forgiven until the one who committed it seeks forgiveness from the one he slandered." [Abu Dawood 4873, graded Sahih by scholars]

In another Narration:
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (RA) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said,
_"The one who backbites a Muslim has committed a major sin, and the one who slanders (falsely accuses) a Muslim will be raised on the Day of Judgment with a mark of disgrace."_
[Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 734, graded Sahih]

WORDS OF ADMONITION: Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala says:
يٰۤـاَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوا اجْتَنِبُوْا كَثِيْرًا مِّنَ الظَّنِّ ۖ اِنَّ بَعْضَ الظَّنِّ اِثْمٌ وَّلَا تَجَسَّسُوْا وَلَا يَغْتَبْ بَّعْضُكُمْ بَعْضًا ۗ اَ يُحِبُّ اَحَدُكُمْ اَنْ يَّأْكُلَ لَحْمَ اَخِيْهِ مَيْتًا فَكَرِهْتُمُوْهُ ۗ وَا تَّقُوا اللّٰهَ ۗ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ تَوَّا بٌ رَّحِيْمٌ
"O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy or backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead? You would detest it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is Accepting of repentance and Merciful." (Q49:12)

"Slander is worse than killing because it destroys the honor of a Muslim, which is sacred." [Imam Al-Ghazali]

"The tongue is a weapon that can either uplift or destroy; slander is one of its deadliest uses."[Ibn Taymiyyah]

CONCLUSION:
Our contemporary global society continues to witness increasing unrest due to slander and closely related vices. The widespread circulation of false information and deliberate blackmail is eroding the foundations of peaceful coexistence—disrupting harmony within our families, communities, organizations and nations. It is imperative that we transform our mindset and behavior by seeking and upholding the truth, speaking with integrity and sincerely repenting from such harmful acts. Let us become true ambassadors of peace, unity and progress in our society and country. Indeed, those who stubbornly refused to reform will face disgrace on the Day of Judgment and experience deep regret in the Hereafter.

We Pray Allah continue to Guard and Guide us Aright. Protect us, Have Mercy on us. Increase us in Knowledge, Sustenance and Piety and Enable us become Better Muslims, Better Nigerians.

Happy Jumaat, Happy Weekend.

Unlimitedwords:
https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/11/05/a-nation-honours-its-besthon-minister-of-youth-development-to-celebrate-nigeria-change-makers-award-recipients-as-chief-host/

InfoGuru118:
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Almiron:
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AngelGabbyShara:
EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT RECEIVES NCAA APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS



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cityboylagos:
Fans Gift Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s Baby 18-Karat Gold Necklace at Naming Ceremony



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Morbeta11:
Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmeln4p44zo

Otutubuike:
Mrs Soludo Congratulates Nigeria First lady on her 65th Birthday Celebration.


The women and children of Anambra State have congratulated the first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65rh Birthday celebration.

The Wife of the Anambra state Governor , Mrs Nonye Soludo on behalf of the people thanked the President
Wife for her exemplary leadership role as the first lady.

Mrs Soludo in her Factbook handle stated that on behalf of the Women and Children and of course, all the beneficiaries of the compassionate initiatives of the First lady in Ananbra state, she celebrates the excellence, grace, and kindness of Senator Tinubu.


According to Mrs Soludo, the life of the Nigeria First lady and National Chairman of Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) is a perfect example of what selfless service should be.

She therefore prayed that this fresh start restore unto the first lady , sound health, greater wisdom, and the abundant grace to continue to serve and live for humanity.

" Have an amazing and memorable celebration, Your Excellency. Happy Birthday, once again. Kí Ọlọrun tún ti fi agbara fún yín! " The Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiator concluded.

Bobloco:
…Says Democracy Dying as Leaders No Longer Serve the People



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/democracy-in-nigeria-now-tool-for-elite-state-capture-peter-obi/

nlfpmod:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLt2e1Zq9l0

This Uber driver has been accused by many people of robbing, kidnapping and even raping passengers.

Everyday there’s report about this particular uber/Bolt driver. @PolicNG why is this criminal still walking Scott free. @jidesanwoolu @PoliceNG @OfficialDSSNG @Uber @boltapp pic.twitter.com/r2L6CcQjCz

— YOUR EX 💔🌽🌽🌽🌽 (@iamkennifizzle) September 15, 2025

Hilda Baci shares the moment she received the call from Guinness World Records confirming her as the official record holder for the Largest Serving of Nigerian style Jollof Rice! Such an emotional moment! 😫🥹 pic.twitter.com/smwBIYYuE9

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) September 15, 2025

ogugwa1992:
https://authorityngr.com/2025/09/15/rivers-grassroot-movement-advocates-for-peace-and-unity-calls-for-governors-reinstatement/

nlfpmod:
https://punchng.com/doctors-to-decide-on-nationwide-strike-today/

chisomkachy:
https://x.com/NTANewsNow/status/1965019261165801752?s=19[/quote]Due to the advanced state of decomposition of the deceased, investigations are on for identification after evacuation to the mortuary.

BlackViper:
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-offers-mammoth-1-trillion-pay-package-musk-sets-lofty-targets-2025-09-05/

OLAADEGBU:
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Mohammad Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the group’s overall chief in Gaza, who co-orchestrated the October 7, 2023, cross-border assault on Israel.

Newsgeek24:
https://news360ng.com/breaking-finnish-court-jails-simon-ekpa-for-six-years-over-terrorism-charges/

cityboylagos:
https://eyesoflagos.com/ive-been-single-for-years-timini-egbuson-shuts-down-womanizer-rumors/

cc: Mynd44 , Nlfpmod , Seun

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obembet:
As for me, I will always prefer manual auto over automatic. I know some of us will say it's for poor but no. You are economical, you will understand why manual is ahead of Automatic

Why Manual transmission can be considered better than automatic in certain situations due to the following reasons:

1. Better Control

Manual gives the driver full control over gear selection, which can be helpful in tough driving conditions like: Hilly terrain, Slippery roads, Off-road environments

2. Fuel Efficiency

Manuals often get better gas mileage (especially in older or budget cars) because they don’t have the added weight or energy loss of automatic components.

3. Lower Cost

Cheaper to buy: Manual cars usually cost less upfront. Also it's Cheaper to maintain: Manual transmissions are mechanically simpler and often less expensive to repair or replace than automatics.

4. Better Performance

Enthusiasts often prefer manuals because, They allow quicker acceleration (in some cases). Also, They offer a more “connected” and responsive driving experience.

5. Less Theft Risk

In some regions, fewer people know how to drive manual, which can make manual cars less attractive to thieves. My view anyway

6. Longer Lifespan

A well-maintained manual transmission can last longer than an automatic, especially older automatics that are prone to early failure.

I believe Automatics are easier to drive, especially in heavy traffic or for beginners.

So great Nairaland, what's your options?

iwaeda:
Chelsea vs Everton.

Heavens1stson:
'Tinubu’s regime is a very terrible regime' - VeryDarkMan


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IZCrMafEdw?si=-yvIDBoG09K_5KNc

Bukola94:
where you dey see this kind money, stop oppressing us . Invest the money in business, stop blowing money on gambling

Sobalim:
Even though I don't like this short devil but anything to unseat Tinubu is welcomed

Lukgaf:
Assalamu Alaykum Brethren,

Alhamdulillah! Today is the 7th day of Ramadan, which means we are almost done with the first third of this blessed month. Time is moving fast! Maa Sha Allah.

Now, take a moment to reflect: How have you been doing in your Ibadah so far?

- Qur’an – Have you been consistent with your recitation? How many pages or surahs have you covered?

- Nawafil (voluntary prayers) – Have you been taking advantage of Tahajjud, Duha, and Sunnah prayers?

- Sadaqah (charity) – Have you given something for the sake of Allah, even if it’s just a small amount daily?

- Dhikr & Du’a – How often do you remember Allah and make heartfelt supplications?

- Taraweeh – Are you attending regularly or praying at home with devotion?

- Forgiveness & Repentance – Have you been sincerely seeking Allah’s mercy and making efforts to improve?

If you feel you haven’t done enough, don’t be discouraged—there’s still time! Ramadan is a golden opportunity, and we should strive harder in the coming days to make the most of it.

Every moment in Ramadan is precious. Let’s push ourselves to increase in quality worship, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and earn His rewards while we still have the chance.

O Allah, grant us the strength to maximize our Ibadah in this blessed month. Accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds. Forgive our shortcomings and grant us Jannah. Ameen!

Abu Hafs Lukgaf

Ojukwubucket:
PLEASE HELP MY PEOPLE..

My Whatsapp account just got hacked one hour ago.
I am currently logged out.. but i enabled two steps verification.

The hacker has sent message to my email via whatsapp for reset.

Please how do i regain my whatsapp account back immediately with my number?

PLEASE TECH GURUS...

agulion:
T-Pain is a very big problem in Nigeria