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BAILMONEY:
Fasting is a practice commanded by God for all believers, including Jews and Christians, to purify the soul and grow spiritually. The idea that you're fasting for "Saudi Arabian's god" is a misunderstanding. In Islam, Muslims fast for Allah (God), not for any country or nation.

The fast during Ramadan is about obeying God's command to grow closer to Him, not worshipping a specific place. Jews and Christians also fast, but each for their own beliefs. So, fasting is about submitting to the One God, not a particular country's god.

gaskiyamagana:
They will still kill Palestinians.

Oba Kadir Adebara of Jebba has not received a kobo as salary from the Kwara State Government since 2003.

His crime? Refusing to pay homage to a Fulani emir in Ilorin and insisting he is a Yoruba Oba, not an emir.

Jebba was once part of the Old Oyo Empire. Today, its traditional ruler remains defiant but abandoned.

Many now call on the Alaafin to visit and restore the dignity of a Yoruba throne the system tried to silence

Celebrityblog:
The gist is stale.

Namaster:
This is the reality EVERYWHERE in the world.
The Taliban were just FOOLISH enough to codify it into their laws.

EVERYBODY knows that people get punished DIFFERENTLY for the same crime based on their status, wealth and, in some countries, RACE.

For instance, Robert Morris an American MegaChurch Pastor was recently CONVICTED of raping a MINOR and his punishment was JUST 6 months in jail. Most likely, soft white collar jail too.

If a poor man or black commits the same crime, his punishment would be FAR GREATER than that.

So before ANYBODY castigates the Taliban, let them address their own country's LOPSIDED INjustice system.

The code also significantly expands the use of corporal punishment, including flogging, and introduces vaguely defined offences such as "dancing" or being present in "gatherings of corruption", giving judges sweeping discretion to detain and punish people for ordinary cultural or social activities.

HenryWilliams:
I'm certain the sex was consensual.
You know white women can lie about sex when caught
They can immediately fabricate an assault and the public believes hook line and sinker .

Patrick Dorgu Suffers Major Injury Blow as Man Utd Star Ruled Out for Months

Manchester United have been dealt a major injury blow as Patrick Dorgu is set to be ruled out for months.

Man United have secured back-to-back wins under Michael Carrick following their big win over Arsenal last Sunday.

Carrick's team beat Mikel Arteta's side 3-2 at the Emirates, with Matheus Cunha scoring the game's winner three minutes from time.

Dorgu, who has starred higher up the field, had put the visitors ahead just five minutes after the break following his stunning long-range strike.

But he was forced off after sustaining an injury while chasing a long ball in the second-half.

Speaking in his post-match press conference, Carrick called it 'a little bit of cramp'.

Two days removed from Man United's famous win over Arsenal, a report from The Athletic claims Dorgu is set to miss around 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.


Patrick Dorgu was forced off in the second-half of Manchester United's game against Arsenal. Image: Getty
Carrick has played Dorgu from the start in both of his games in charge.

The Dane, 21, has been deployed as a left winger in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

He scored in Man United's 2-0 victory over Manchester City earlier this month and bagged a goal against Arsenal.

Dorgu joins Matthijs de Ligt on the sidelines, with the Dutch centre-back missing the last 11 games with a back issue sustained last month.


Patrick Dorgu wheels away in celebration after scoring against Arsenal. Image: Getty
Dorgu is set to miss up to eight league fixtures following his hamstring injury, including big clashes against Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Not to mention trips to West Ham United and Everton.

Man United vs. Fulham - Feb 1

Man United vs. Tottenham - Feb 7

West Ham United vs. Man United - Feb 10

Everton vs. Man United - Feb 23

Man United vs. Crystal Palace - March 1

Newcastle United vs. Man United - March 4

Man United vs. Aston Villa - March 14

Bournemouth vs. Man United - March 20

Carrick will be hoping to have Dorgu back and available for their league fixture against Leeds United on April 11.

This season, Dorgu has made 22 appearances in the league, scoring three goals and recording three assists.

From 2009–2025:
Churches Destroyed — 19,100

Over 16 years, the destruction of churches in Nigeria hit a consistent triple-digit average.

Every month, Nigeria lost nearly 100 churches.

That is the equivalent of deleting 25 places of worship every single week, non-stop, for 16 years straight.

#Statisense
(International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, 2025)

Winterhaven:
As long as blacks keep reacting and giving these racists attention, then racism will never end...

Completely ignore such racists and give them zero attention and watch how racism due to skin colour will gradual fade away.

- 10.JAN.2026 -

Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria! 🇳🇬

You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for the semi-finals.

To encourage you, I pledge USD $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional USD $50,000 for every goal scored.

Should you go on to win the final, I further pledge USD $1,000,000, plus USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the final.

Wishing you continued success as you carry Nigeria forward.

Keep making Nigeria proud.

Proudly Nigerian 🇳🇬

#ASR

The Federal Government has said all group-stage bonuses due to Super Eagles players at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations have been released and are expected to reflect in the players’ domiciliary accounts within hours.

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this on Thursday while responding to reports that the national team was considering boycotting training sessions and could decline to travel to Marrakesh for their quarter-final clash against Algeria.

In a post on her official X handle, Uzoka-Anite said the concerns over unpaid bonuses had been resolved through coordinated action by the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

“The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria have successfully streamlined to ensure faster, more predictable disbursements aligned with international best practice,” she said.

She explained that all bonuses earned by the players during the group stage of the tournament had been fully processed and cleared through the required regulatory procedures.

“All group-stage bonuses were fully released and have now cleared the necessary regulatory stages,” the minister stated.

Uzoka-Anite added that a fast-track process was introduced to meet the players’ preferences for payment in foreign currency. “We have implemented a fast-track conversion process to move funds into foreign currency, honouring the players’ preferences,” she said.

According to her, the final stage of the payment process is already underway, with transfers to the players’ domiciliary accounts currently in progress. “The final transfers to domiciliary accounts are currently in flight. Players can expect these funds to reflect starting today (Thursday) or tomorrow (Friday),” she added.

The minister stressed that the government remains focused on the welfare and morale of the team as they advance into the knockout phase of the competition. “Our focus remains entirely on supporting the team’s welfare so they can maintain their incredible momentum in the knockout rounds,” she said.

Uzoka-Anite also assured that the administration was committed to ensuring that off-field issues do not distract the players from their performance at the tournament. “We move forward with one goal: Bringing the trophy home!” she said.

The update is expected to ease concerns around the team’s preparations ahead of their quarter-final fixture as the Super Eagles continue their campaign at AFCON 2025.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is considering retirement from boxing following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members.

Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, stated this, adding that the 36-year-old boxer communicated his decision privately to family members in the aftermath of the fatal crash, which occurred last week.

“The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally,” Adedamola told PUNCH during a visit to the family home in Sagamu on Monday morning.

When asked if Joshua had clearly informed the family of his decision to quit boxing, his uncle responded, “Yes.”

The accident resulted in the deaths of two of Joshua’s close associates, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele.

Family sources said the boxer has also committed himself to providing lifelong support to the families of the deceased.

Joshua attended an emotional funeral service for the two men at the London Central Mosque on Sunday.

The coffins were placed side by side as the Janaza, the Islamic funeral prayer, was conducted.

Hundreds of mourners gathered outside the mosque before the coffins were taken to a nearby crematorium, with a wake held later in the afternoon.

Reacting to the incident, a Sagamu indigene, Adeniji Taiwo, expressed gratitude that Joshua survived the crash while mourning the loss of the two men.

"We thank God we didn’t lose our son, and for those who lost their children, God will help us to comfort them,” Taiwo said.

“I believe the fear will be there for him not to come back home, but I will advise him to come back home because he can’t leave his father’s place. This is his home."

“We feel bad that happened to our son, who was already almost home when he had the accident, but we thank God, and we pray nothing like that will happen to him again. There is nothing that can’t happen anywhere. God will continue to be with him, and all of us; no one in Remo wishes him evil, he is our glory.”

"There are a lot of things we have heard, but this is a Christian family, and everything we take with faith,” he added.

“Once something like that happens, emotionally, you can say anything, but as time goes on, you know this is (always) your root.”

The traffic accident involved world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, which occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

The Ogun State Police Command had in a statement signed by DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, last week Monday confirmed the development.

The accident, which happened at about 11:00 am in Makun, near the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis, claimed the lives of two passengers, while the boxer sustained minor injuries.

Confirming the incident, the Ogun State Police Command said, "The Ogun State Police Command confirms that world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident today, Monday, December 29, 2025, at about 11:00 am, in Makun, Ogun State. The incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, just before Danco Filling Station, near the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis."

The police disclosed that the accident involved a Lexus SUV conveying the boxer and other occupants, adding that the circumstances surrounding the crash are now under investigation. According to the statement, "The vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated. He was seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injurie."

He was also said to have been receiving medical attention."

While Anthony Joshua survived the crash, the police confirmed that two other passengers died at the scene. The command stated, "Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene.

Anthony Joshua's driver has been tried in court after he was accused of reckless driving, although he denied any wrongdoing and blamed brake failure for the incident.

The Airport Police Command in Lagos has arrested a 20-year-old suspect involved in a romance and celebrity fraud that allegedly defrauded victims in the United States of over N1 billion.

The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by ASP Mohammed Adeola, Police Public Relations Officer, Airport Police Command, Lagos, on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.

The suspect, identified as Essien Emmanuel Akpama, was apprehended while attempting to board a flight out of Lagos State.

What the Police is saying

According to the statement, the arrest followed months of intelligence-led surveillance and monitoring based on credible information.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Akpama, who previously resided in Calabar, relocated to Lagos on 23rd February 2024, from where he allegedly coordinated and executed several fraudulent schemes.

“The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, in its sustained efforts to combat transnational crimes and prevent the use of Nigerian airports as escape routes for criminal elements, has arrested a notorious celebrity scam and romance fraud suspect responsible for defrauding multiple victims in the United States of America of over N1,000,000,000 (one billion naira), which on conversion amounts to over one million United States dollars.

“The suspect, Essien Emmanuel Akpama, male, aged 20, was arrested on 5th January, 2026, by operatives of the Anti-Fraud Unit of the Airport Police Command while attempting to board a flight out of Lagos State,” the statement read in part.

The case has been transferred to the Nigeria Police Force Special Fraud Unit (NPF-SFU) for further investigation, and the suspect will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigations.

Details of the alleged scams and recovered items

The statement noted that in one highlighted case, Akpama reportedly deceived a 47-year-old female victim in the U.S. into transferring one million U.S. dollars under the pretext of purchasing property in Florida for an orphanage, using a cryptocurrency scheme called “BullRun 2.0,” formerly “4 Way Mirror Money.”

In another instance, he allegedly defrauded a 70-year-old U.S. victim of N25,709,400 (about $18,000) through purchases of gift cards, high-end mobile devices, and computer equipment, which were shipped to Nigeria at his direction.

Items recovered in connection with the case include a MacBook Pro 14-inch, an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and three Google Pixel devices, collectively valued at N8,141,367.

Investigators noted that the suspect posed as a 60-year-old orthopedic surgeon working with the United Nations in Nigeria, claiming the devices were necessary for secure communications with his victims.

The Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, CP Ogunbode Olufunke, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to preventing criminal elements from exploiting airport corridors to evade justice. She emphasized that intelligence-driven operations would continue to detect, disrupt, and dismantle criminal networks operating within Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.

What you should know

The arrest of Essien Emmanuel Akpama follows intensified efforts by authorities at airports over the past few months to combat transnational crimes and prevent the use of airport corridors to evade justice.

In December 2025, Nigerian Customs intercepted undeclared foreign currencies worth about N2.28 billion from an Austrian national at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) as he attempted to board a Dubai-bound flight.

Other notable seizures over the past months include $420,900, £5,825, and millions in CFA francs at Kano Airport in July 2025; $49,000 undeclared from a Dubai-bound passenger at MMIA; and $578,000 recovered last year from another traveller.

These intelligence-driven operations continue to detect, disrupt, and dismantle criminal networks operating within and around Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE / INCIDENT REPORT

This report is made on behalf of a Nigerian woman, a lawful property owner and practitioner of traditional religion (ONÍṢẸ̀ṢẸ).

She legally built a house in Ilorin, Kwara State, which is her constitutional right as a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

From the beginning of her presence in this Ilorin Muslim community, some individuals openly stated that they did not want an ONÍṢẸ̀ṢẸ practitioner living among them. She was repeatedly threatened and intimidated solely because of her religious practice.

Due to these threats, she reported the matter to the nearest police station in Ilorin. The police summoned the individuals involved and warned them that she has a legal right to live and build a house in any community of her choice in Nigeria.

Despite this police warning, the threats escalated.

She was directly told:

“Since your house is what is keeping you here in our midst, if you refuse to stop your traditional religion practice, get ready to see your house set ablaze.”

She initially considered this an empty threat.
However, on January 1st 2026, while she was away attending the Osun Festival at her other residence, a neighbor urgently called to inform her that her house in Ilorin was on fire.

The house was later confirmed to have been burnt, validating the earlier threats.
This was not an accident.
This was arson following explicit religious threats.
This report is shared:
• For public record
• For her safety
• For accountability
• To notify authorities, media, and human-rights organizations

Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians. No woman should be threatened, attacked, or displaced because of her religion or belief.
Justice will be pursued.

RealLordZeus:
Iran go siddon for one corner dey laugh

fergie001:
It's AI sha but reports say he was hospitalised after the bout.

A plate of food in Beirut now costs 17 MILLION (their currency).
Lebanon is in economic collapse.

Now pause.

Nigeria’s GDP: $400+ BILLION
Lebanon’s GDP: $20 BILLION

Nigeria’s economy is OVER 20 TIMES larger than Lebanon’s.

Yet in Nigeria:
• Lebanese are called “expatriates”
• Paid in dollars
• Treated with dignity
• Protected by policy

While Nigerians:
• Are paid peanuts
• Treated as expendable
• Harassed in their own country
• Devalued everywhere including at home

How does a citizen of a $20bn economy command more respect in Nigeria
than a citizen of a $400bn economy?

Why is a foreigner an expatriate, but a Nigerian abroad is just an immigrant?

This is not poverty.
This is policy failure, mindset slavery, and leadership collapse.

A country that does not defend the dignity of its people will always be exploited no matter how big its GDP is.

How did we normalize this hierarchy where Nigerians are always at the bottom even at home?

Nigeria, when did we agree to this?

This must stop.