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As of 1 January, intersex Germans can now legally identify themselves as a third gender.

  Born on December 31st 1976, popular Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola celebrated his 42nd birthday yesterday at his Abeokuta residence in Ogun State. The house party had Mr Latin, Eniola Ajao, Owolabi Ajasa, Dr Smile and several others in attendance. See more photos below... The post Photos from Odunlade Adekola's 42nd birthday appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

  Toke Makinwa is clearly poised to have a great year... Lol The post Cheers to plenty orgasms and laughter in 2019 - Toke Makinwa appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Villagers in flood-prone Bangladesh are learning to survive by building floating farms.

Shilpa Mitha quit her job to pursue her hobby of making miniatures of classic Indian dishes.

Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is due to fly past the most distant object ever explored in the Solar System.

Ex-army captain Jair Bolsonaro is a divisive figure who won on a promise of driving down crime.

The street, sealed off to traffic, was packed with people heading to a shrine for New Year's prayers.

The UN urges Colombia to do more to protect former Farc rebels after 85 were killed in two years.

The North Korean leader wants the US to "keep its promises" in exchange for denuclearisation.

A year ago China imposed a ban on waste imports, so what's happened to the UK's plastic?

From global superstars to lower league footballers, sportspeople are spending money and time to back causes close to their hearts.

Kenyan journalist Joseph Warungu writes about what he will be looking out for in 2019.

Repeat after me; 2019 is my year of victory, my year to shine, my year of elevation, my year to conquer, my year of incredible miracles, my year of endless blessings and there's nothing the devil can do about it. Happy New Year everyoneKissesThe post Happy New Year 2019 appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

  OAP Tolu Oniru-Demuren and her hubby, Captain Tunde have shared first photos of their first child, a boy who was born an few weeks ago.  According to Tunde Demuren, 'Toolz did great, she left her career, left her business, left her home to make sure the Child was good all through'. See his full post below....Mark 11: 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe it, and it will be yours.This time last year I prayed and asked for a healthy baby. God showed He is God. The I AM THAT I AM. Able God. THE ALPHA et OMEGA and blessed us in His time.  My prayer is that this 2019, my God will answer all your prayers. Have faith. Work at it and believe. God will show Himself. Just remember to be thankful. I need to add, @toolzo did great... left her career, left her business, left her home to make sure the Child was good all thru. I Pray for all our support systems, family, friends and everyone that remembered us for good, may ...

A Gunman who killed his girlfriend, her two children, and their grandmother, before opening fire on cops is likely going to face a death penalty for the bloody crime. 46-year-old Richard Darren Emery of St. Charles, Missouri reportedly shoots his 39-year-old girlfriend Kate Kasten, her children eight-year-old Zoe Kasten and 10-year-old Jonathan Kasten and their grandmother 61-year-old Jane Moeckel late Friday. He also exchanged gunfire with officers as he fled and was captured several hours later wounded and covered in blood. Emery who is facing 15 charges, including first-degree murder could face the death penalty once the investigation is complete, according to Prosecutors.Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lohmar condemned the incident in a news conference calling it 'horrific.' He said: 'What can possess someone to take the life of a child, is beyond on me - and we may never know.'This one, in particular, was the worst example of a domestic violence case. Anytime you have a d...

The singer, who was known for his distinctive eye patch and cowboy hat, has died aged 81.

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested twelve suspects over the kidnap of twin girls on 21st October, 2018 in Dauran village, Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state.The twins, Hassana Bala and Hussaina Bala were kidnapped when they went to distribute their wedding invitation cards.  Police spokesman, DCP Jimoh Moshood, while parading the suspects on Monday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, said the operatives of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) carried out a discrete investigation into the matter and succeeded in the arrest of twelve suspects who were directly responsible for the kidnap of the twins.He said the suspects were arrested in various hideouts in Katsina and Zamfara states, adding that, they confessed and admitted to the roles they played in the kidnapping of the twins and other armed robberies, kidnapping and cattle rustling. Read full statement below: ARREST OF NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPERS/BANDITS IN ZAMFARA STATE RESPONSIBLE FOR KIDNAPPING OF THE TEENAGE FE...

Skies are illuminated above cities around the world as revellers welcome the arrival of the New Year.

OAP Tolu Oniru-Demuren and her hubby, Captain Tunde, welcomed their first child, a boy, few weeks ago. In a post she shared on her IG page this evening, Toolz recounted how she prayed to God for a child and how he heard her cry and blessed her with a son she is in awe of. She also shared a video of her journey to motherhood. Read what she wrote and the video she shared below '''For this child I have prayed and You heard my cry.For this baby I had faith and You gave new life'... This time last year, I posted my most vulnerable and honest post to date after my miscarriage. WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES!! This time last year, I would often cry myself to sleep thinking about the baby we lost, but now I can't sleep because I can't stop staring at the most precious gift God has given me this year....MY SON.I look at my little prince and I am in complete awe! I still can't believe I'm a mummy. I can't wait to teach him everything I know and learn so much f...

Paul Mock filmed the toads riding the python after a thunderstorm in Kununurra, Western Australia.

  A truck carrying diesel just ran into vehicles along the Gbagada - Iyana Oworo bridge crushing five cars. According to an eyewitness, no one died but several people were injured. LASTMA officials who are now on ground confirmed the accident saying, 'there's a multiple accident involving a loaded tanker and 5 vehicles at the descend of Gbagada bridge and recovery work is on-going at the moment'. See more photos below.... The post Petrol tankercrushes 5 cars on New Year's eve inLagos (Photos) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has warned the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to stop dancing on the graves of the innocent souls who died in the April 5, 2018 armed robbery attack in Offa.In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by his media aide, Segun Adeyemi, the Minister repeated his earlier warning against playing politics with the unfortunate incident, after Dr. Saraki said in a radio interview that he donated 10 million Naira when he visited Offa to commiserate with the people in the aftermath of the robbery, even when (he said) the amount that was stolen from the robbed banks' vaults was 7 million Naira. The Minister said the overly aggressive and crude response by Dr. Saraki to that warning has shown that he is not ready to heed the admonition, hence the need to re-state it, and to condemn any attempt to denominate human lives in Naira and Kobo. Alhaji Mohammed said that in the wake of his warning, the apparently embarrassing radio interv...

Naomi Campbell took a boat ride during a family getaway to Kenya.The supermodel stripped down  to a tiny black and yellow striped bikini which showcased her toned physique.At 48, Naomi can still give younger models a run for their money!See more photos below.  The post Naomi Campbell looks really amazing for a 48-year-old as she soaks up the sun in tiny bikini in Kenya appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Day-trippers will pay up to €10 each as the city struggles to cope with mass tourism.

Mimi revealed this on her Instastories some hours ago. She also shared on how she got engaged to a guy back in 2011 but called it off because she wasn't ready. See her posts below   The post Charles Pius is just my daughter's biological father and not a dad, he hasn't contributed a penny to her upkeep- Mimi Orjiekwe appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Authorities in Texas have arrested a man who was armed while on his way to a church with claims that he was going to the house of God to go 'fulfill a prophecy'.33-year-old Tony Dwayne Albert II was arrested in Seguin, a suburb outside San Antonio, after a passerby saw the man carrying a handgun outside just before 7am on Sunday and called the police immediately.An off-duty Seguin officer reportedly responded to the call and found Albert armed. He was arrested near where The Door Christian Church is located for possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm. He reportedly told cops he was on his way to the church to 'fulfill...a prophecy' According to MySanAntonio.com, Albert II is not new to committing crimes. He was arrested at least six times in Harris County on various charges that date back to when he was 24 in 2009. He was convicted four times for driving while intoxication, possession of marijuana under two ounces, assaulting a family member causing bodily i...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed Nigerians into the year 2019. Buhari stated that the year 2019 will be significant for the country.Dear compatriots,It is my utmost pleasure to rejoice with all Nigerians as we enter the year 2019, which will be a very significant one for our country.2. At the turn of every year, we often use the opportunity to look back at the past and forward to the future. To review the outgoing year, its high and low points, successes and failures, and be fully thankful to God.3. We Nigerians are a religious people, and we believe that God reigns and rules in the affairs of men. A time like this offers precious opportunity for thanksgiving, stock taking and reflection on goals and targets set for the receding year, and how much was accomplished. The ones not done can then be rolled over into a new year.4. The dawn of a New Year is also a time to look forward. To consider new prospects, unfold our plans, and prepare for landmark dates and events.5. 2019 ...

This trending video shows the moment Ghanaian singer, Lilwin, threw tubers of yam, plantain, goat and live chickens at his fans during one of his concerts. Watch the clip below.      View this post on Instagram         Ghanaian singer, #Lilwin throws life chickens, bunches of plantain, tubers of yam and a goat to his fans at a concert.A post shared by LIB - Linda Ikeji Blog (@lindaikejiblog) on Dec 31, 2018 at 8:10am PSTThe post Trending video of Ghanaian singer, Lilwin throwing live chickens, plantain, tubers of yam at his fans during a concert appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

The WFP demands that Yemen's rebel Houthi movement stops diverting food aid meant for civilians.

Nash Entertainment Finest, Crinerry has had a fantastic year, from having good stage presence, wonderful collaborations, to also dropping some of the most impactful hiphop songs of the year. However the year is not over for the talented rapper as he unleashes the most anticipated single of the year titled "Hard Waters" featuring prolific singer, Malvina Patrick. Produced by GPLUS Chang. Check out the song on soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/nashcrinerry/crinerry-hard-waters-ft-malvina-patrickThe post New Music by Crinerry - Hard Waters ft Malvina Patrick appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

  The United States embassy in Abuja and its consulate in Lagos have shutdown indefinitely. The embassy in Nigeria said in a Facebook post that the development was caused by the government shutdown in the US. The statement read, “Due to the current US government shutdown, the American centres located in the embassy, Abuja and Consulate-General, Lagos are unfortunately closed. They will re-open once the US government shutdown is resolved. Sorry for any inconvenience to our valued patrons.” This implies that persons who have applied for tourist, study, business visas, immigrant visas or any other travel document will have to cancel their plans.The post Breaking: US embassyin Nigeria shuts down indefinitely appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat representing Massachusetts has just announced that she has established a presidential campaign exploratory committee to kick off her plan to run for office come 2020.“In our country, if you work hard and play by the rules, you ought to be able to take care of yourself and the people you love,” the Democratic senator from Massachusetts says at the start of the new, 4 1/2 video.“No matter where you live in America or no matter where your family came from in the world, you deserve a path to opportunity,” Warren continues in the new political video. “That’s the America I am fighting for, and that is why today I am launching an exploratory committee for president.”A former Harvard law professor and champion of consumer protection, Warren has long been on the shortlist of potential 2020 Democratic candidates. Her fundraising prowess and popularity in progressive circles has left many in Washington referring to her as one of a few early front-runn...

 Co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement BBOG, Aisha Yesufu, shared the sad story on Twitter. Continue to read The post Nigerian mum loses her set of triplets due to lack of incubators at Kano hospital appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Naomi Campbell took a boat ride during a family getaway to Kenya.The supermodel stripped down  to a tiny black and yellow striped bikini which showcased her toned physique.At 48, Naomi can still give younger models a run for their money!See more photos below.  The post Naomi Campbell looks really amazing for a 48-year-old as she soaks up the sun in tiny bkini in Africa appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .