Abuja's Chief Magistrate Court has dismissed a criminal defamation case against actress Lizzy Anjorin. The case, brought by Abdullahi Adebimpe Mosadoluwa, wife of a Lagos property developer, alleged Anjorin and co-defendant Shakira Ayobami made defamatory statements. The court ruled in favor of the defendants, effectively clearing Anjorin of the charges. Details of the case centered on statements made by Anjorin and Ayobami, which Mosadoluwa claimed damaged her reputation. The dismissal brings an end to the legal proceedings against Anjorin, who maintained her innocence throughout. The court's decision has been seen as a victory for the actress. Anjorin's legal troubles have now concluded, allowing her to move forward. The outcome highlights the importance of protecting one's reputation in the digital age.
A young boy was caught by a group of Muslim youths in Ashaiman Washington using pages from the Holy Quran a sacred book in Islam as toilet paper in a nearby bush.
Muslim youths have been observing pages from the Quran thrown in the bush which is frequently used by the locals for open defecation according to a report by Echub.
The community became extremely alarmed by these frequent occurrences and decided to take action.
The young person informed the local Imam about the situation and made the decision to keep an eye on the area for a few days.
They were able to identify the source of the desecration by catching the boy in the act proving their diligence.
The young child responded that his late father a Muslim had owned the Quran when he was questioned.
He acknowledged that the book had been in his room for a while.
The boy admitted to using the pages of the Quran without fully comprehending the significance of his actions. He was a Christian with limited knowledge of the text.
The Muslim community is incensed about the incident and many are demanding greater awareness and education regarding the importance of respecting religious texts.
The community is debating how to handle the larger problem of ignorance and disrespect towards sacred objects even as the boy’s actions have been denounced.