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17/04/2024

Naira Abuse: Court Grants Cubana Chief Priest ₦10M Bail

The Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday, granted businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, N10m bail with two sureties in like sum.

On Tuesday, EFCC slammed him with 3 count charge over the abuse of naira and asked him to report to court.

In court, The celebrity bar man pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial.

Earlier on Sunday, the EFCC revealed that it was probing several celebrities over alleged abuse of Naira notes.

In a statement, its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said;

“Many of them have made useful statements to the commission and many more have been invited by investigators working on the matter.

"The EFCC will not relent in its no-sacred-cow mode of operations and the public should be wary of running afoul of laws against the crime.”

17/04/2024

Billionaire Socialite, E-Money To Take Full Responsibility Of Junior Pope’s Sons

Nigerian socialite Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, recently expressed his sorrow over the tragic death of his late friend, Junior Pope, who passed away in a drowning accident.

In a heartfelt note, E-Money mourned the loss of the Nollywood star and pledged to take care of Junior Pope's three sons, making them part of his family. This gesture of generosity and support has touched many hearts, raising questions about the importance of friendship and community support in times of grief.

In his post, He wrote;

“We tenderly remember your final words on the boat, "NA ONLY ME DEM BORN I GET 3 CHILDREN NA ME GO RAISE THEM," and we solemnly commit to honoring that vow. Your children now find solace in the embrace of the Okonkwo family, and we, as members of that family, pledge to nurture them as you would have wished. Your absence leaves a palpable void, JP, and your memory will forever be held dear. Rest peacefully, knowing that you are deeply cherished, and may God's blessings encompass your soul, your family, and all who hold you in their hearts. ” - E-Money

God bless him as he keeps his promise.

16/04/2024

Cubana Chief Priest Faces Three Count Charges By The EFCC Over Naira Abuse

Popular celebrity bar man, Pascal Okechukwu well known as Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over abuse of the naira on Wednesday, according to court documents.

He is facing three count charges for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.

Not too long away was crossdresser Bobrisky Sentenced to 6 months in prison over thesame money mutilation. Now it is Cubana Chief Priest.
It seems like the government is taking the naira abuse situation much more seriously now.

Cubana Chief Priest would be arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos.

A copy of the document filed on April 4th by EFFC’s prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) alongside seven other lawyers representing the chairman of the Commission read:

1- “that you, Okechukwu Pascal on 13th Feb. 2024, at Eko Hotel, within the jurisdiction of the court, while dancing during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007”.

2 – “that you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in 2020, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007”.

3 – “that you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in January 2024, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007”.

16/04/2024

Enugu Police Arrests Young Man Harbouring And Spending Fake Naira Notes

Policemen in Enugu State have arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Mmaduabuchi Okonkwo, for allegedly possessing and transacting in counterfeit naira notes.

A total of ₦40,000 suspected counterfeited one thousand denominated Naira notes were recovered from him.

Okonkwo was said to have boarded a minibus and given the driver one of the counterfeited notes.
The driver, however, scrutinised and observed that the currency was fake, thereby raising an alarm that led to the suspect’s arrest.

Information has it that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to paying N25,000 for counterfeit notes with a face value of N50,000.

He further confessed to having spent ₦10,000 out of the fake notes, remaining the ₦40,000 that was recovered from him.

The suspect will be arraigned and prosecuted once investigations are concluded.

Say No To Creating Counterfeits!

16/04/2024

Happy 40th birthday to Sound Sultan's wife

Late Sound sultan’s widow, Farida Fasasi celebrated her 40th birthday with a photo together with her kids.

We wish her the very best 🥳

Photo credit : @ faridafasasi/ Instagram

15/04/2024

Late Nollywood Makeup Artist, Abigail Frederick, Buried In Akwa Ibom

The late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Fredrick, 24, has been laid to rest in her hometown in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, on Monday.

Frederick was among the five film practitioners, including Junior Pope, who died when their boat capsized on the River Niger last Wednesday.

PUNCH Online reports that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, instructed that her body be returned to the state for a proper burial after she was said to have been buried by the riverbank.

Following the governor's directive, her body was exhumed on Sunday, April 14.

A candle-light procession was also said to have been held in her honour.

A Facebook user, Ubong David, who shared pictures from the burial on Monday wrote, "Today, the late Abigail Frederick, the Nollywood makeup artist who tragically lost her life in the ill-fated boat mishap, has been laid to rest at the family compound in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area.

"The funeral service was conducted by the Church of Christ, Ikot Udoma, and was attended by various dignitaries, including the Eket Transition Committee Chairman, Akaniyene Tommey; Commissioner for Tourism, Charles Udoh; SA on Entertainment, Moses Eskor; Godfada Uko, members of the Eket Transition Committee, Nollywood actress, Eve Esin, the Nollywood community, friends, and sympathisers."

Credit: Facebook| Ubong Creativity David, Orok Etim.

May her soul rest in peace 🕊️

15/04/2024

Dunamis Church tenders apology to Anyim Vera over alleged false testimony saga

The lady in question After meeting with Pastor Paul Eneche and his wife, Also said that she doesn't bare any grudge against the church or against Pastor Eneche as she's committed to serving God.

15/04/2024

US-Based Nigerian Bodybuilder Dies 18 Days After Being Shot By Wife

A US-based Nigerian bodybuilder, Michael Chidozie, 26, has died 18 days after he was shot multiple times by his wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae, in the middle of an argument on March 21.

Chidozie lingered on life support, but he suffered a devastating spinal injury and died of complications on April 8, Daily Mail reports.

Chidozie was reported to have been shot four times by his wife during an argument inside their Houston apartment in front of their children.

This is sad.

15/04/2024

Igbo Man Being Celebrated For Converting To Islam

An Igbo Man Who Traveled From Delta To Sokoto To Buy A Car Reportedly Ends Up Converting To A Muslim,
Changes Name To Muhammadu Kabir After Meeting Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi.

15/04/2024

Nollywood Producer And Former Boss To Junior Pope, Tchidi Tchikere Pens Down Emotional Tribute To The Late Actor

Legendary Nollywood director and producer Tchidi Tchikere has penned down an emotional message for late Junior pope

He wrote;

“My boy. My son . Adieu. I feel like a man who has lost a son. You came to dance in my music video. I paid you and you said ‘Thank you sir’ I was touched by your gratefulness and I asked my production manager to call you back. I took your number and told you I d push your career cos out of all the people I paid that day you were the only one who said THANK YOU. So one month later and after auditions , I cast in a leading role in the movie DEEPER THAN FACES. I surrounded you with established actors like Tonto Dikeh. Uche Elendu and the legend Uncle Pete Edochie. Cos I knew casting you among them would make you fly. And fly you did. I carried your career AMAKA MUSTAPHA. BE NOT AFRAID. NEW JOY etcetera, and you kept flying.

"Others began to cast you and I was happy watching you grow. Casting you as Churchill son of legendary actor Kanayo O Kanayo in GLOBACOM’s sitcom Professor Johnbull was one of the best decisions of my career because again you showed your versatility.

"I don’t know how this happened, it s only God that knows, JP, for me you are not dead, you have only gone to another level. That is the only way I can cope with this terrible news. We will keep holding the flag until we meet again”.

15/04/2024

Update On How Bobrisky Is Treated In Prison - Top Official Discloses

Top official of the Nigerian Correctional Service has given an update on how crossdresser, Bobrisky is being treated in prison.

Recall that Bobrisky was handed a six-month prison sentence over naira abuse. While sentencing him, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira.

An official of the prison who spoke to Punch said the crossdresser was taken to prison after the judgement and he was examined at the point of admission. It was also stated that no realignment of gender or ge***al organ was discovered as his male biological features were the same.

The source told the publication;

“Bobrisky made a public declaration that he was a male and court proceedings are public records. Every inmate brought into a facility during admission is examined. He was equally examined and no realignment of gender or ge***al organ was discovered. The male biological features were the same.

“After that, a cell was allocated to him, and he had a certain number of inmates with him. A bed space was also allotted to him. It is just like a boarding house where your housemaster will issue you your personal belongings.

“When it is time for class, he attends. When it is time for food, he will go and get his portion. The same goes with prep and light out. He observes all these without preference. He has been going about his business just like other inmates since he was brought in here.

“He is not getting any five-star treatment and is not being protected from anybody. He follows the same rules and regulations just like every other inmate. Single cells of isolation cells are to prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases. In a male prison, homosexuality is outlawed and it is a grievous offence. So**my or homosexuality, is frowned upon here in the custodial centre. So any inmate that tries to violate him will face the law.”

14/04/2024

Remains of the makeup Artist, Abigail has been exhumed today the 14th of April 2024, and is been taken home to Akwa Ibom for proper burial

Thanks to the Governor Of Akwa Ibom for making this happen.

14/04/2024

NIMC: Federal Government Of Nigeria To Issue New GMPC National Identity Card To Citizens Via Their Commercial Banks

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that commercial banks will issue a new national identity card to it's users.

The commission stated that users applying for the card will do so using their NIN cards and the new card is enabled with multiple features, including payment and financial service, eliminating the need for multiple cards.

The federal government also provided an update on the issuance of new national ID card as Nigerians have been told to visit their banks and apply for the card.

“The card can be picked up by holders at the designated center or delivered to the applicants at the requested location at an extra cost to be borne by the applicants,” NIMC disclosed.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said the planned national identity card (ID card) will be issued to applicants by their banks.

It said applicants need to request their cards with their NIN “through the self-service online portal, NIMC offices, or their respective banks”.

According to NIMC, the multipurpose National ID card will also be enabled for the eNaira in compliance with the EMV operational and security standards.

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) clarified its stance on the new national Identity card project, which is designed to promote financial inclusion and other social services.

14/04/2024

Shock As 20 Yoruba Nation Agitators Arrested For Invading Oyo Government House In Military Camouflage
A lady was even among.

The Yoruba nation agitators made an attempt to take over the government at the Oyo State Secretariat Yesterday the 13/04/24

14/04/2024

Tears, Agony As Governor Eno Of Akwa Ibom State Visits Family Of Late Nollywood Make-up Artist, Abigail;
Offers Automatic Employment To Elder Sister, Directs Renovation Of Family House, Promises Assistance To The Undergraduate Sisters

13/04/2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor Asks For The Body Of The Makeup Artist To Be Exhumed And Brought Back Home For Proper Burial

He is seeing to it that the required sacrifices are carried out to enable them bring home her body to her Father's House in Akwa Ibom State.

13/04/2024

Junior Pope's Colleague Narrates Encounter With Junior A Day Before He Died

Actor Dave Ogbeni wrote;

"On the Day before the incident, we were drinking together after watching Arsenal/ Bayern Munich match, He said Dave I think it's time I told the bloggers my story. I said Bro, it hasn't gotten to that, we can settle this without the world knowing.

He looked me in the eyes and said what do you mean, since December? I'm dying gradually and you're telling me not to tell the world? If I die you will be the one to tell the world my story then.then He Died the next Day." 😭😭😭 - Dave Ogbeni

What could be that thing that he wanted to tell the world? This life is indeed scary.
May God help us all and may his soul find rest in the blossom of the Lord.

This is still heartbreaking 💔

13/04/2024

Man who claims to be the Boat driver carrying Junior Pope and others, Narrates what transpired.

13/04/2024

Mohbad’s Wife, Brother and Mum at Liam’s 1st year birthday celebration.

13/04/2024

Oldest Lived Conjoined Twins, Lori And Transgender Brother George Dies At 62

Lori and conjoined twin George tragically passed away on Sunday, April 7, in a Pennsylvania hospital, with the cause of death remaining undisclosed, according to their online obituaries published by Leibensperger Funeral Homes.

The twins, who were born with partially-fused skulls and shared 30 per cent of their brains, defied medical predictions that they wouldn't live past 30.

While Lori was able-bodied, George, who had spina bifida, used a wheelchair which his twin pushed around.

They were the world’s first same-sex conjoined twins to identify as different genders, as George announced he was transgender in 2007 and began presenting himself as a man.

George had a successful career as a country singer, while Lori pursued her passion for ten-pin bowling, even winning trophies.

In the '90s, Lori worked at a hospital laundry, arranging her shifts around George's gigs. George's country singer success took them on trips around the world, and the conjoined twins were able to visit Germany and Japan, according to the Guinness World Records.

They previously made headlines when George, originally named Dori, came out as transgender. They became the first same-sex conjoined twins to identify as different genders after George came out as a transgender man in 2007.

At that point, George changed his name from Reba - a name he adopted to honour his idol Reba McEntire because he disliked their rhyming names - to George.

The twins lived independently in a two-bedroom flat in Pennsylvania, alternating between their separate hobbies. They took turns sleeping in each other's rooms and showered separately, using the shower curtain as a barrier while one stood outside the bath.

"Guinness World Records are saddened to learn of the deaths of the oldest living conjoined twins and oldest female conjoined twins ever, Lori and George Schappell," Guinness World Records wrote on Friday, April 12.

12/04/2024

Tunde Onakoya is set to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Chess Marathon without losing a game for 58 hours, in New York.

He is a well known chess player in Lagos. Popularly known for training kids in the slump to becoming chess champions.

We are solidly cheering him on 👏

12/04/2024

Positive reinforcement and great parenting 👏👏👏
We applaud this parent here.

12/04/2024

Why Some Ladies Find Peaceful Relationships Boring - Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Wow! This makes so much sense.

12/04/2024

"Being here today is a blessing, always Give Thanks. Happy weekend" - BBNaija's Uriel says as she shares beautiful pictures.

12/04/2024

First photos of Bobrisky as he leaves the courts premises with his luggage after his sentencing earlier today.

The popular cross dresser has been jailed for six months with no option of fine by Abimbola Awogboro, A judge of the federal high court in Lagos, over Abuse of Naira.

The controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky also confirmed his gender during his trial on charges of naira abuse in court on Friday. He clearly stated that he is a "Man"

Photo credit: EFCC/ Facebook

12/04/2024

Happy first birthday to Late Mohbad's Son, Liam 😍
The Cute Liam is officially one today.
May God bless and keep you young champ ❤️🥳🥳

11/04/2024

Still on the boat mishap that claimed the life of Actor Pope Junior, Bodies of the make-up artist and camera guy have now been retrieved out of the water.
But that of the sound engineer is still missing. 💔

11/04/2024

"Why has Funke Akindele become the focal point in the aftermaths of the passing of actress Aderounmu Adejumoke?"

Lolo addressed the mixed reactions towards Funke Akindele.
Here's what she had to say about Adejumoke.

11/04/2024

BBNaija's Uriel Asks Important Questions Regarding The Pope Junior And Crew Boat Mishap Saga

And these are very important things we take for granted.

11/04/2024

💔 It's Heartbreaking That Junior Pope Didn't Make It Out Alive And The Bodies Of Two Missing Crew Members Reportedly Still Submerged In The River

The Actors Guild Of Nigeria has Suspended all films that involves riverine areas indefinitely.

No actor is also allowed to work with Adanna the producer, Indefinitely.

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