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Several actresses walked out of the Cesar awards in protest after filmmaker, Roman Polanski, won best director for his movie, 'An Officer and A Spy.'  The French-Polish film director, 86, is currently facing a series of rape accusations, which he has repeatedly denied. In the late 1970s, Polansk fled the United States before he was sentenced after admitting raping a 13-year-old girl.  At the ceremony which took place in Paris on Friday night amid protests by women's rights activists, Polanski, who received 12 nominations was awarded in his absence, the best director award for his latest film, 'An Officer and a Spy.' He reportedly skipped the Cesar awards ceremony because of protests by women's groups denouncing the12 nominations 'An Officer and a Spy' received after a French woman brought a new rape accusation against him. As he was announced the winner of the award, boos emerged from the audience before actress Adele Haenel, who recently alleged ...

A video making rounds online captured moment an unidentified Nigerian lady confronted her husband's side chick for reportedly having anal sex with him.  Though there's no time stamp on the viral video, the confrontation however occurred in a mall.  The aggrieved lady who was heard saying she has suffered so much in her marriage, also stated that she has not had peace in her home since the sexual escapade.  Here is the video below;       View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Feb 29, 2020 at 1:54am PSTThe post Nigerian lady confronts husband's side chick for having anal sex with him (video) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Former England/Liverpool footballer Daniel Sturridge is suing his former landlords for racial discrimination after finding a Netflix account that was labelled “n****r”. and is seeking damages totalling £100,000.. Sturridge rented a mansion of Alan O’Neill and his wife Katie 2018 when he played for Liverpool and was paying a whooping £18,500-a-month for the house. Sturridge and his girlfriend Jamilla were 'deeply upset' when they opened a netflix account and it was labelled 'ni****' , but the landlord says the account belonged to his11-year-old child who was a fan of rap music.                           Court documents filed at Manchester county court seen by the Times show that Sturridge discovered the Netflix account on November 24 and moved out on February 14.His landlord ensured Sturridge paid outstanding rent up to the end of the yearly agreement by issuing a statutory demand for £67,000 a...

According to a new report, Filmmaker Tyler Perry, has received the results of a new autopsy he ordered to be carried out on his nephew Gavin Porter who died on Tuesday night in a prison cell.Tyler's nephew, Gavin Porter, 26, was serving a 20-year-sentence for shooting his father dead in front of his mother, who is Tyler Perry's sister, and on Tuesday night was found hanging in his cell from a bedsheet. (If you missed the story, read HERE)                               The prison officials say he committed suicide but Tyler Perry was having none of it and hired Dr. Michael Baden, a famed pathologist who has been involved in numerous cases, including JFK, O.J. Simpson, and Jeffery Epstein to perform a second autopsy and determine the cause of death of his nephew.According the a new report by TMZ, Perry has now gotten the second autopsy report from Dr Baden and it confirms he died by su...

Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Thelma has claimed that her gateman broke into her house, stole her ATM card and absconded with her money.  Thelma who claimed that she got a debit alert while at co-reality show star Diane Russet's birthday party, said her gateman told her he gained access into her apartment with her spare key.  She wrote;  This life shaa...no matter how nice you try to be to people, they'll always get back at you. This is stealing!  The post BBNaija's Thelma cries out after her gateman allegedly broke into house, stole her ATM card and fled with her money appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Nigeria's veteran women’s table tennis player,  Funke Oshonaike, has set a new African record by becoming the first African woman to qualify for a 7th Olympic event and has revealed she will retire from the game after participating in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.Oshonaike, 45, defeated Cameroon’s Sarah Hannfou 4-1 (12-10, 11-4, 4-11, 11-7, 11-6) in the deciding match of the ITTF-Africa Top 16 Cup in Tunisia to make it to the table tennis event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.                            Oshonaike who made her Olympics debut in 1996 said; “I enjoyed every day I spent at the Games Village , it was an experience I will always cherish because it shows how the world should look like, everybody is the same,” Oshonaike, was quoted on ITTF-Africa’s Twitter handle.“We share things and we unite in the Village. I look at that experience at what the world should look like. I am hoping...

Recently dethroned boxer, Deontay Wilder has come out to send a furious message to fans that he intends to pursue his rematch with Tyson Fury this summer, claiming 'he will rise again' Last Sunday, Wilder was dropped twice and stopped in the seventh round by Tyson Fury who humiliated the American boxer in a boxing master class and walked away with the WBC and Lineal heavyweight belts.                            Wilder hasn't made any social media posts since his loss as he was rushed to the hospital to be treated for ear drum damage and concussion following the fight, but the Bronze Bomber as he is fondly called took to his Twitter page this morning to send a note of warning to Fury who he is contracted to rematch this summer.. "Hello my people, my Bomb Squad army, my Bomb Squad nation, to all my loved ones around the world. I just want to let you know I am here. Your king is here and we ain’t going now...

Uche Ibiam, a former aide of Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his cousin, Enyinnaya Ibiam (Jr) during a People's Democratic Party (PDP) local government primary.  The suspect who was the Coordinator of Ubeyi Development Centre In Afikpo North Local Government Area before the incident, was accused of clashing with his younger brother, Ogbonnaya Ibiam, who before the primary election was a Technical Assistant to Governor David Umahi.  Uche was accused of masterminding the violence during the primary election and firing a gunshot at his own brother which struck and killed Enyinnaya instead.  The Ebonyi state police command's spokesperson, Loveth Idah confirmed the arrest of the suspect who has sacked by Governor Umahi alongside his brother on Friday February 28. She revealed that Uche is already cooperating with the police in its investigation. ...

Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie has disclosed that they have received the treatment procedure for coronavirus (Covid-19) from China.  Osagie made the announcement on Friday February 28, while also revealing that China did that out of its good gesture and relationship with Nigeria. The Minister also disclosed that the Asian country has successfully treated over 4,000 cases of the deadly disease.  He said;   “China knows more about the disease and they have made some successful treatments. “We have received a lot of cooperation from the ambassador of China who had come to visit twice to reassure us of his commitment and to give us the support in anyway.“They have sent us a treatment protocol because they have succeeded in treating over four or five thousand people in their country and we have sent the protocol to our centres here to study and add what they already know. They have shared the treatment procedures with Nigeria and thi...

The World Health Organization on Friday February 28, upgraded the global risk from the new coronavirus to its highest level.  The United Nations organization stated that the continued increase in cases and countries affected was “clearly of concern”. World Health Organization chief,Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told newsmen;  “We have now increased our assessment of the risk of spread and the risk of impact of COVID-19 to very high at global level. “We do not see evidence as yet that the virus is spreading freely in communities. As long as that’s the case, we still have a chance of containing this virus.“The key to containing this virus is to break the chain of transmission. Our greatest enemy is not the virus itself, it’s fear, rumours and stigma and our greatest assets are facts, reason and solidarity.”  Tedros also revealed that 20 vaccines were in development globally and several treatments were in clinical...

President Buhari has approved the retirement of head of service, Winifred Oyo-Ita who is currently being investigated over allegation of N3 billion contract scam levelled against her .  Secretary of the government to the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha confirmed the approval of Oyo-Ita's retirement in a statement issued by Olusegun Adekunle, the permanent secretary (general services) on Friday February 28.  The President stated that he approved Oyo-Ita's retirement without prejudice to the on-going investigation against her. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who has been the acting head of service has also been appointed in substantive capacity. The statement reads in part;  “In approving the retirement, President Muhammadu Buhari affirmed that it would be without prejudice to the on-going investigations into certain allegations against the immediate past head of the civil Service of the federation. “He thanked her for the invaluab...

The Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), taskforce on illegal road blocks this week arrested eight suspected impostors for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting tax payers. The suspects, Mnder Terlumun, Terese Tumase and Gandepuun Agabi were arrested at Gbanyam in Buruku LGA.   Two others, Liambee Asange and Yisa Zegeiya were arrested at Sati Ikyov in Ushongo LGA and Terhemba Ordue alongside Terna Akosu at GRA Kwande LGA. Also apprehended was one Abugh Gondo who was found operating at Wannune, Mbaagwa, Kwande Local Government Area.The post 8 arrested in Benue for illegal tax activity appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

A faint picture of the Italian man being treated for Coronavirus at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital in Lagos where he is being isolated, has been shared online by the Lagos Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi.   Professor Abayomi who visited the man at the Isolation center, shared the photos on his Twitter handleI visited the #COVID19 patient a male Italian national who is isolated at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, where he is been managed by our well trained staff. I spoke to him and assured him of the Lagos state government's resolve to ensure he gets adequate care'' he wrote“While at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, I took time to inspect the ongoing renovation of the isolation wards. The renovation should be completed in a couple of days. I am satisfied with the renovation and preparedness work in the hospital,” he added.  The post Photo of the Italian man diagnosed with Coronavirus appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

The 44-year-old Italian man diagnosed with Coronavirus in Lagos, allegedly attempted to escape from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos of Friday February 28th. Punch reports that Health workers at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba, said the Italian man threatened to leave over the poor condition of facilities at the Isolation center. A senior staff of the hospital who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Italian man complained bitterly about the excessive heat and mosquitoes in the room where he is being isolated.  “The patient wanted to run away yesterday (Friday). The Italian man, who seems to be an engineer, was very angry that the room where he was kept was very hot. There is nothing there (inside the isolation ward) aside from bed and hospital locker. He almost ran away and is still threatening to do that'' the Health worker who did not wear any personal protective equipment required of workers in such an environment said The ...

A male facebook user has taken to the platform to state that single ladies shouldn't buy or build houses. Responding to a question which read '' Is it proper for a lady to build a house of her own before she marries, if she can afford it,'' Chris said that it is not proper as no sensible man with self respect wants a woman who would ''lord over him.'' He then suggested that single ladies who can afford to build their own houses should instead save the money and after marrriage, build them in their husbands' names. Read his comment below..   The post Nigerian man says single ladies shouldn't build houses but instead save the money and build them in their ''husbands' names'' after marriage appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Angels fly because they take themselves lightly. They do not think too much of themselves neither does the revered football administrator, Amaju Pinnick. He wears his badge of temperance and humility in the shape of a subtly hued bowtie thus affirming that he isn’t what many of his disparagers make him out to be.  Contrary to misconceptions about his character, Pinnick, according to sources close to him, is actually a modest, compassionate, accommodating and understanding man. His only shortcoming, if at all it could be considered as such, is his lack of tolerance for sycophancy, bribery or any form of corruption. It is often said that too much money destroys character, corrupts virtue, dishevels morals and feeds the vanities of its random possessors.  Thus, too many possessors of the legal tender have been found to lose their humanity and souls to its enthralling caprices and vile. But Pinnick is remarkably different. The dark-hued gentleman, who is close to the fil...

Tinsel star, Tomi Odunsi Fadina and husband, Seun, have welcomed their first child. The couple who got married in 2016, shared the good news via their social media pages.Still unreal... Your baby now has a baby... Yesterday, God did it!And it's a ???'' Tomi wrote On his part, the proud dad who is a fitness expert,  wrote “There are no words that can describe the euphoria you feel when your baby recognizes you for the first time and smiles.” – Jared PadaleckWelcome to the world...Thank you ''.   Tomi rose to fame after her role as Shalewa on popular TV series, Tinsel.The post Tinsel star, Tomi Odunsi Fadina and hubby welcome first child appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

A notorious physically-challenged thief who has been caught several times on camera, stealing phones and other valuables in different hotels and functions, has been apprehended. Okeomo Friday, was apprehended on Friday February 28th at the venue of the Social Media week in Lagos. Rapper, Ruggedman who shared a video of the thief after he was arrested, wroteTHE BAD LEGGED BANDIT has finally been arrested.His name is Okeomo Friday.He went for Social Media Week at Freemee Space lekki (most likely to steal from there too) Someone spotted him and reported to the security guys with video back ups.The moderator at the event announced that every one should guard their properties. A few minutes later he stood up to leave but was held back.Since freemen space security didn't have evidence against him, they contacted his last victim from the restaurant he was seen stealing a phone.They came with the @policenglagos and took him away.Watch the video below ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Professor Charles Dokubo. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the suspension came following the numerous allegations and petitions surrounding Mr Dokubo.Read the statement below.Following numerous allegations and petitions surrounding the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the National Security Adviser (NSA) set up a Caretaker Committee to look into the activities of the programme, on the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari.Part of the Committee’s task is to ensure that allocated resources are properly utilized in consonance with government’s objective of alleviating problems in the Niger Delta region and stamping out corruption in the Amnesty Programme.Consequently, the NSA recommend to Mr President that the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme, Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo be suspended, a ...

Nigerian Fashion entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji Kanu has welcomed her second child with her husband Ogbonna Kanu.  The couple welcomed their baby girl who has been named "Laurel" in Texas, United States.  Laura and Ogbonna Kanu already have a son together, named Ryan. A big congrats to them.  Here are first photos below;   The post Laura Ikeji and her husband, Ogbonna Kanu welcome their second child together appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Kiko Casilla, who currently plays for Leeds United has been banned for eight games following a five-month investigation into allegations that he racially abused Charlton striker, Jonathan Leko, The incident occurred during a corner kick in the Addicks' 1-0 win at the Valley in September 2019. Kiko, 33,  reportedly called Leko, 20,  a 'n*****' during a clash between them. On Friday night, the Football Association announced an eight-game ban for Casilla and  fined £60,000 as well as ordering him to attend a face-to-face education course.   An FA spokesman confirmed: 'Kiko Casilla has been suspended for eight matches with immediate effect, fined £60,000 and must attend face-to-face education after a breach of FA Rule E3(2) was found proven by an independent Regulatory Commission. 'The Leeds United Goalkeeper denied using abusive and/or insulting words, which were contrary to FA Rule E3(1) and constituted an 'Aggrav...

The deadly Coronavirus could strike every nation on the planet as the crisis won't slow down any time soon, the World Health Organisation has warned. A WHO spokesperson said the outbreak, which is 'teetering on the edge of becoming a pandemic, was getting bigger' and could well reach 'all countries'. Christian Lindmeier, a spokesman for WHO, said at a news briefing in Geneva: 'The outbreak is getting bigger.  'The scenario of the coronavirus reaching multiple countries, if not all countries around the world, is something we have been looking at and warning against since quite a while.' The warning comes a day after the global body said the world was in a 'delicate situation' and suggested the epidemic was at a tipping point. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's director-general, said: 'This virus has pandemic potential. We are actually in a very delicate situation in which the outbreak can go in any direction based on how we handle it....

A popular businessman in Ondo State, Charles Adenikinju, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be hired assassins. According to reports, Adenikinju was shot dead at his residence along Ife Road, Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo-West Local Government Area of the state. The assailants said to be three in number, broke into the residence of the deceased and attacked him with a machete before shooting him in his stomach. He died instantly. Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Femi Joseph, said the case has been reported to the police and investigation has commenced.The post Suspected assassins kill popular businessman in Ondo (photo) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

South Africa's first openly gay football player, Phuti Lekoloane has opened up on the challenges he has faced since going public with his sexuality.  In an interview with Times Live, the 28-year-old football player who publicly came out in 2015 said he won't advise any soccer player to come out because of the stereotypes attached to the LGBTQ+ community. Phuti also recounted being rejected by a team in the national first division because of his sexual orientation. He said;  “I risked everything to live my truth, but I wouldn’t advise anyone to come out now because of the stereotype. There is a lot at stake.“If you come out, you have a lot to lose. I have lost everything that I have dreamed of.  “I wanted to play in the (national first division), but if teams in this league discriminate against you because of your sexuality, then it’s another thing.“You can’t go there if teams still don’t understand homosexuality, so that is how...

What started as a mystery virus in Wuhan, China, has now killed more than 2,859 people and infected thousands more around the world. On Friday February 28, the first case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Lagos state. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanirem has now shared ways to prevent yourself from contracting the disease.1. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser.2. Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.3. Persons with persistent cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but not mix in crowd.4. Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or into your sleeve at the bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.5. Stay home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please ...