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The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 15, arraigned self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO), before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud. A statement released by EFCC says she was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six Million Naira). At the commencement of proceedings, defence counsel, P.I. Nwafor, informed the court that the defendant had refunded part of the money to the petitioner. “We have an application to make. The defendant approached the nominal complainant and refunded N24 million out of the N36 mill...

Nicki Minaj has opened up about why she aligned herself with the MAGA movement, saying her political shift was influenced largely by frustrations involving Jay-Z and former US President Barack Obama. In an interview with Time, Nicki claimed there is a “large but quiet resentment” toward Jay-Z within parts of the rap industry, alleging that the music mogul attempted to sabotage her career. She also pointed to Jay-Z’s close relationship with Obama as part of her frustrations. According to the rapper, she dislikes what she sees as pressure on Black entertainers to automatically support the Democratic Party. Nicki also criticised comments Obama made during the 2024 election campaign suggesting some Black male voters were uncomfortable supporting Kamala Harris. She described the remark...

Nollywood actor Lanre Adediwura has revealed that he faced financial difficulties after working on the Wura television series, stating that YouTube productions eventually helped him regain stability. Speaking during an interview on TVC Entertainment, the actor explained why he turned down an offer to reprise his role in the series. According to Lanre, despite the popularity of the show, the project did not provide the financial benefits he had expected. He also claimed that the production schedule prevented him from accepting other acting opportunities that could have positively impacted his career. “I left ‘Wura’ spending more than I earned. I became poorer after the show,” he said. The actor disclosed that for about six months after the series ended, he struggled financially ...

Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has shared an emotional reaction to the passing of fellow actor Alex Ekubo, describing his death as a transition rather than a final goodbye. In a heartfelt message posted on Instagram, Uchemba expressed his belief that Alex Ekubo belonged to Jesus and had returned to his creator. He noted that the most significant phase in a person’s life is the final years spent on earth and said he was glad the late actor dedicated his last moments to drawing closer to God. Uchemba also expressed hope that they would reunite someday, adding a humorous note asking Ekubo to greet his late mother in heaven. Despite the pain of losing his friend, the actor said he would not shed tears because Ekubo had escaped the troubles and struggles of the world. In his words...

Four siblings who were part of Michael Jackson’s “secret family” have revealed in an interview how the late pop star allegedly gro0med and s£xually abused them as children. The Cascio family sat down with “60 Minutes Australia” on Sunday night to describe how Jackson allegedly s£xually abused all of them as children and supplied them copious drugs and alcohol after wooing their family with lavish gifts and fame. The four siblings filed a lawsuit in February, alleging Jackson was a serial child s£x predator who sexually abused victims at the homes of Elizabeth Taylor and Elton John. “He’s a monster, he’s evil, what he did was evil. And he’s tricked the whole world to think he’s this innocent, perfect human being, and he’s not,” Dominic Cascio told “60 Minute...

The father of former Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, Mr. Odinia Emmanuel Godson, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged assault and domestic violence incident involving his daughter. In a video confession that has gone viral online and was shared by a journalist on Facebook, Mr. Godson attempted to explain the circumstances that led to the incident. Introducing himself in the video, he said, “I am Odinia Emmanuel Godson, the father of Ilebaye Odiniya.” He went on to thank Nigerians both at home and abroad for their reactions to the reports circulating online about his daughter. “I truly appreciate everyone for their concerns and comments, whether positive or negative, but I want to make it clear that what happened was not because I do not love...

If anyone thought the feud between Pete Davidson and Kanye West had ended, Pete may have reignited it during a comedy roast in Los Angeles. Pete appeared on stage at the Kia Forum on Sunday night for “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” where he joked about several public figures, including the late Charlie Kirk, Tony Hinchcliffe, Lizzo and Kanye West. During his set, Pete referenced his past feud with Kanye, saying: “I was in a beef with Kanye, so I’ve taken shots from better gay Nazis.” The remark appeared to mock Kanye over his controversial comments and repeated public praise of Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology beginning in 2022. In recent months, Kanye publicly apologised for antisemitic remarks and reportedly took out a full-page newspaper advertisement expressing regret. The...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reacted to claims that he had a "friends with benefits" arrangement with Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Queen Elizabeth's second son. In his book, Entitled, Andrew Lownie alleges that Diddy and Sarah Ferguson first met in 2002 at a party thrown by Ghislaine Maxwell.  Following this meeting, in 2004, the pair began what one of Lownie’s sources called a "secret friends with benefits" relationship that continued for several years. In an excerpt of the book published by the Daily Mail, the author claims Diddy and Sarah Ferguson would meet in hotel rooms costing $50,000 a night and that Combs bragged about "slamming" Ferguson. A representative for the rapper, who is currently serving a four year prison sentence...

Pop star Dua Lipa is reportedly suing Samsung for £11 million, accusing the tech giant of using her image on television packaging without permission. According to court documents filed in the Central District of California, the singer claims her photograph was used on the packaging of Samsung’s Crystal 43-inch ultra-high-definition televisions to promote the XITE Hits music channel. The image, which was reportedly taken backstage at a 2024 music festival, allegedly appeared on a large number of television boxes sold across the United States. Dua Lipa’s legal team argued that the unauthorised use of the image created the impression that she had endorsed the product, leading some fans to purchase the televisions because of her association with them. Her lawyer, Christine Lep...

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, failed to secure a win at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards despite the strong online attention surrounding her movie, Behind The Scenes. The Best Supporting Actress award eventually went to Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd. Many fans had expected Akindele to clinch an award after her film, which reportedly grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, received nominations in four categories including Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Lead Actress and Best Movie. However, Ejiofor emerged victorious in a highly competitive category that also featured Akindele, whose role in “Behind The Scenes” generated massive conversations online ahead of the ceremony. Other nominees in the ...