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‘The Lion King’ Star Imani Dia Smith Stabbed To Death In US

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Imani Dia Smith, a Broadway actor best known for playing Young Nala in the stage adaptation of ‘The Lion King’, was stabbed to death at her residence in New Jersey.

She was 25 years old.

According to a statement by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at a residence on Grove Avenue at 9:18 a.m. on December 21.

“Upon their arrival to a residence on Grove Avenue, they discovered Imani Smith, 26, of Edison with stab wounds,” the release stated. “Smith was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she was ultimately pronounced deceased.”

Smith’s 35-year-old boyfriend, Jordan D. Jackson-Small, has been arrested and charged in connection with her death.

“Moreover, Smith and Jackson-Small knew each other before the incident; thus, it was not a random act of violence,” the prosecutor’s office said.

The statement said that following an initial investigation, Jackson-Small was arrested without incident.

He has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.

“Jackson-Small is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Centre pending the results of his pre-trial detention hearing,” it added.

Her family has since launched a GoFundMe fundraiser, which has raised more than $50,000 as of December 25.

Smith’s aunt, Kira Helper, wrote on the fundraiser page, “She leaves behind a 3-year-old son, her parents, her two younger siblings, and an extended family, friends, and community who loved her so very much.”

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Woman Reveals How She Met Her Husband While In A Relationship With Another Man

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Though she met the man who would become her husband during this time, she remained strictly loyal and refused to speak to him because she was already committed.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

A lady on TikTok has stirred conversations after she shared the story of how she met her husband while she was still in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend.

The narrator begins by explaining that she was in a serious relationship with her ex-boyfriend for nearly a year.

Though she met the man who would become her husband during this time, she remained strictly loyal and refused to speak to him because she was already committed.

However, things with her boyfriend began to sour. Two months into their relationship, his attitude shifted; he became distant and secretive. Despite her efforts to “fix” things and encourage him to be open, he remained closed off.

The narrator turned to prayer, and she claims that God began revealing the truth through her dreams. Initially, she struggled to believe these visions because her boyfriend was “highly spiritual,” but the instincts persisted.

The breaking point came during a visit when he ordered a pizza, ate almost the entire thing himself, and gave her only one slice. When she confronted him about being stingy, it highlighted a deeper lack of care.

Eventually, her dreams were confirmed: she confronted him about a Senior High School (SHS) girl he claimed to be “helping” who was actually pregnant with his child. His defensive reaction—asking how she knew and accusing his friends of telling her—confirmed the betrayal.

Despite the pregnancy, the narrator initially tried to give him another chance, even planning for the unborn child. She requested to meet the “baby mama” so they could get to know one another. However, when they finally met, the boyfriend introduced the narrator as his sister. This final act of cowardice and deception was the end; she laughed at the absurdity of the situation and walked away for good.

On her way home from that final encounter, she reached out to the man she had met previously. They shared a playful text exchange where he jokingly pretended not to remember her. After she sent him two photos, his enthusiastic response made her realize she had finally found her “peace.”

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Hon. Leke Abejide declares war on bandits, launches ‘Operation No Mercy for Terrorists’ in Yagbaland

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‎Member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the House of Representative, Hon. Leke Abejide, has launched a special security initiative tagged “Operation No Mercy for Terrorists” to tackle terrorists and bandits operating in Yagba axis.

‎The initiative is designed to flush out criminal elements and restore peace across communities within the constituency, which has faced growing security challenges in recent times.

‎As part of the launch, the Reps member donated 30 operational motorcycles and three fully equipped security vans to enhance patrols, surveillance, and rapid response across Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Local Government Areas.

‎The lawmaker also unveiled a dedicated security task force known as the Lion Squad, which will spearhead the implementation of the operation.

‎The squad is expected to work in close collaboration with existing security agencies to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities threatening the safety of residents.

‎Hon. Abejide reaffirmed his commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that the security of his constituents remains a top priority. He called on community members to support the initiative by cooperating with security operatives and providing timely information.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

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President Trump’s Airstrikes: Stop military cooperation with US immediately – Islamic Cleric Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.

Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.

He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.

According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.

Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.

He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.

The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.

“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.

“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.

“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement read.

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