Cheque Issues public apology to Davido over alleged disrespect to Chioma

Cheque Issues public apology to Davido over alleged disrespect to Chioma

Cheque sparked a wave of discussions among fans and followers which led to his public apology to Davido following a now-deleted video shared by the artist. Singer, songwriter and performer Akanbi Bamidele Brett, who is popularly known as Cheque, recently found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a video, which has since been deleted.

Questions had surrounded the reason for this apology as numerous speculations indicated that the singer had shared a now-deleted video many had considered disrespectful to the wife of Davido, Chioma. His apology reads: “Never meant any form of disrespect to Davido. baba has been there for me anytime I need am, even on zoom remix. I no just just reason am well before posting. Thank you and love you big bro .. OBO” This apology sparked reactions from fans and followers on social media, and here are some below:

Final year student dies at Benson Idahosa University due to alleged negligence

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A 21-years-old final year student, Chigozie, of Benson Idahosa University has reportedly died due to alleged negligence.Advertisement The student, Bruno Chigozie Ezeonye, lost his life due to alleged negligence on the part of the school authorities.

Bruno Chigozie Ezeonye, Benson Idahosa University student. Photo credit: Twitter. Source: Twitter The student reportedly slumped while playing football on the school field on Tuesday, May 23, and was rushed to the school clinic. Reports say that the final-year student who was rushed to the school clinic was unattended to for several hours due to the unavailability of equipment. Some colleagues reportedly tried to rush their friend to the hospital but the school ambulance did not have fuel, hence the student gave up the ghost due to the delay. Following his death, students at the school staged a protest and reportedly vandalized the school clinic and security post. Read Also: IMSU Takes Action Against Lecturer Who Slapped Female Student For Wearing Mufti To Class “She is our product”- Madonna University awards Chef Hilda Baci scholarship until PhD Netizens react as secondary school student buys Lexus car (Video) Manchester City makes history after reaching FA Cup final “Nothing will happen” — Security man accused of molesting 4-yr-old in Lekki school brags 100-level student slumps, dies during lecture in Ilorin TagsBenson Idahosa University

Fur on Yemi Cregx’ agbada alleged to signify Ogboni membership

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Some Nigerians have linked the fur Big Brother Titan star, Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada on the opening night of the 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) to a purported membership in Ogboni society.Advertisement Recall that Yemi Cregx snagged the award for the best-dressed male on the opening night of the award show weekend over his outfit.  Turning up for the cultural event, Yemi Cregx looked regal in his crimson-red agbada which he topped with a matching fur on his shoulders. He also wore beaded accessories to compliment his impeccable look.

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) The cultural event kicked off a series of activities preceding the award show scheduled to hold today, May 20 in Lagos. Some Nigerians who dropped reviews on the outfit the reality show star wore, alleged that the fur is a symbol of his Ogboni membership.

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

Ogboni (also known as Osugbo in Ijèbú) is a fraternal institution indigenous to the Yoruba-speaking polities of Nigeria, the Republic of Bénin, and Togo, as well as among the Edo people. The society performs a range of political and religious functions, including exercising a profound influence on monarchs and serving as high courts of jurisprudence in capital offenses. Its members are generally considered to constitute the nobility of the various Yoruba kingdoms of West Africa. See some comments below…

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

Nigerians allege that the fur Yemi Cregx placed on his agbada signifies he's an Ogboni member

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Mompha re-arrested by EFCC on alleged N6bn money laundering

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Popular Instagram celebrity Mompha has been reportedly re-arrested by EFCC over an alleged N6 billion money laundering. Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has confirmed the arrested of Ismaila Mustapha, better known as Mompha.

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Recall that in 2022, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, declared Mompha wanted  The anti-graft agency arraigned Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd, for alleged fraud and accused the socialite and his company of N6 billion fraud in 2022. In a new development, it has been reported that Mompha has been re-arrested by EFCC on same count, money laundary. However, Justice Dada has revoked the N25 million bail variation granted to Mompha and issued a bench warrant for his arrest due to his failure to appear in court.

Ghanaian social media influencer, Hajia4Reall, extradited to the US for alleged $2 million romance scam

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Ghanaian social media influencer Mona Faiz Montrage, also known as Hajia4Reall, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States on charges of allegedly defrauding older, single American individuals in a deceptive lonely hearts scam. The 30-year-old appeared in Manhattan federal court, where prosecutors detailed her involvement in a series of romance schemes targeting vulnerable victims.

Mona Faiz Montrage

According to federal prosecutors, Montrage, along with a group of con artists from West Africa, engaged in a long-running operation that spanned from 2013 to 2019. The scammers assumed fake identities and used various communication channels, including emails, texts, and social media messages, to deceive their targets into believing they were in relationships with them. Once trust was established, the victims were coerced into transferring money under false pretenses, such as assisting with gold transportation, resolving fictitious FBI investigations, or supporting fake US Army officers in Afghanistan. One specific case cited in court documents involved Montrage allegedly convincing a victim to send $89,000 through 82 wire transfers, claiming the funds would aid her father’s farm in Ghana.

Mona Faiz Montrage

The victim was further deceived with a tribal marriage certificate, leading them to believe they were married after a series of phone conversations conducted using Montrage’s real identity. Prosecutors also allege that she received money from several other victims who were swindled by scammers within her network.

Mona Faiz Montrage

Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams expressed the devastating impact of such romance scams, particularly on older Americans. He stated, “These scams can be both financially and emotionally devastating for vulnerable victims.” Williams commended the efforts of law enforcement partners in apprehending Montrage abroad and ensuring she faces justice in the United States. Montrage has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering, receipt of stolen money, and conspiracy. If convicted on the top charge, she could face up to 20 years in prison. During her court appearance, she pleaded not guilty and is expected to be released on $500,000 bond, subject to home detention at her aunt’s residence in New Jersey. Her movements will be restricted to certain parts of New York and New Jersey pending the outcome of the case.

Mona Faiz Montrage

Adam Cortez, Montrage’s attorney, commented on the limited information available regarding the alleged victims and stated, “At this time all we know is that there are six alleged victims, and only two dealt with a woman, and only one of them claims that he dealt with Ms. Montrage.” Cortez indicated that he would require additional information and evidence from the prosecutors before providing further comment on the case.

Crossdresser, 32 others arrested by EFCC over alleged internet fraud

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A crossdresser known as Owoseni Gabriel and some thirty-two other accomplices have been arrested over an alleged internet fraud. According to the report, the operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stormed their vicinity and arrested a man posing as a woman, and 32 others for their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud. The crossdresser identified as Gabriel was arrested alongside his other accomplices; Salaudeen Hammed, Akinsanya Olamilekan, Olamofe Joshua, Akindele Saheed, Damilare Micheal, Patoki Ayomiku, Olakunle Ismail, Babalola Ayomide, Afolabi Olaibola, Abiodun Olayinka, Samuel Ogunyemi, Adebayo Olarewaju, Abdul-Fatai Olawale and Hassan Ayofe. Others are Samson Jeremiah, Kolawole Afeez, Owoseni Gabriel, Makinde Oluwasegun, Daniel Seun, Adefolahan Isreal, Olusegun Emmanuel, Olawore Micheal, Hammed Raheem, Micheal Tunde, Francis Chibundu, Jesse Oluwatobiloba, Adenekan Ayotunde, Qudus Adeyi, Sulaimon Oladimeji, Kayode Sunday, Daniel Owosine, and Boluwatife Gbolahan. Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Camry 2005 model, a Toyota Camry 2009 model, mobile phones, and laptop computers.

Oba Elegushi breaks silence on alleged report of his wife, Olori Sekinat battling for her life following BBL surgery

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Oba The royal family of Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi has debunked rumors of one of the monarch’s wives, Oloro Sekinat battling for her life. The rumors were initially reported by blogger Cutie Julls, who alleged that the queen underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery and was now fighting for her life overseas.

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In response to the allegations, the palace released a press statement on Monday, denouncing the rumors as false and the product of “wicked imagination.” The statement confirmed that Oloro Sekinat is in good health and is going about her royal duties as usual. The statement read: “The attention of the Elegushi Royal Family has been drawn to the news making rounds on social media purporting that one of the wives of His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, is battling for her life overseas after undergoing a surgical procedure. We wish to state unequivocally that the news is false, baseless, and the product of the wicked imagination of the authors.” The statement further expressed gratitude to friends and family members who have shown concern for the monarch’s family and assured the public that legal action would be taken against anyone spreading false rumors about the royal family. “We appreciate the love and concern of our friends and well-wishers who have shown genuine concern for the health and wellbeing of our beloved Olori. We wish to state categorically that she is hale and hearty and going about her royal business as usual. We wish to use this opportunity to warn those who derive pleasure in peddling falsehood to desist from such acts as the palace will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone caught in the act,” the statement concluded. The statement by the Elegushi Royal Family has put to rest the rumors surrounding the health of Oloro Sekinat, one of the wives of Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi.

Kusssman Calls Out Davido And His Newly Signed Artist Logos Olori Over Alleged Song Sampling

Kusssman Calls Out Davido And His Newly Signed Artist Logos Olori Over Alleged Song Sampling

In recent news, a popular social media influencer known as Kusssman has caused a stir online after accusing Nigerian music superstar Davido and his newly signed artist Logos Olori of sampling a song without permission or paying royalties. The song in question is titled “Ahead Ahead,” and it is allegedly the intellectual property of Kusssman’s artist Shallipopi, Gist Reel gathered.

Kusssman took to Twitter to make the accusations and shared video clips of Shallipopi singing his song “Ahead Ahead” while comparing it to another video of Davido and Logos Olori doing a track together, which he claimed was inspired by his artist’s work. The media personality went further to call out Davido and Logos Olori, stating that the act of sampling without proper clearance or compensation is unacceptable and disrespectful to the original creators of the music. The allegation has since caused a major conversation among fans of Nigerian music, with many taking sides on the issue. Some fans have shown their support for Kusssman and Shallipopi, while others have defended Davido and Logos Olori, stating that sampling is a common practice in the music industry. It is not yet known if Kusssman plans to take legal action against Davido and Logos Olori, but the accusations have certainly caused a stir in the music world. Mean while, the issue of copyright infringement and intellectual property rights has been a contentious one in the Nigerian music industry, and this latest incident is sure to add fuel to the ongoing debate. See below;  

“I was never arrested in UK” – Peter Obi speaks regarding alleged arrest in the UK

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"I was never arrested in UK" – Peter Obi speaks regarding alleged arrest in the UK

The recent news about the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, being detained at a UK airport has been debunked by Obi himself. In an interview with Arise TV on Monday night, Obi clarified that he was not detained but rather stopped for a routine immigration check. The former governor of Anambra State disclosed that the immigration check lasted for less than 20 minutes, and he was treated with due respect and VIP treatment. He attributed the incident to the duplication of his identity by someone.

Peter Obi

Obi emphasized that he was never arrested, and the immigration officials only wanted to verify his identity. He noted that he was given VIP treatment throughout the process, contrary to the reports circulating on social media. Obi said, “I was stopped for a routine immigration check in the UK because it appears that my identity was duplicated by someone. I was never arrested. I was treated with due respect and walked through the VIP process. Everything lasted less than 20 minutes.” The clarification by Obi has put to rest the rumors and speculations that he was detained by UK immigration officials. It highlights the importance of verifying news before circulating it on social media to avoid spreading false information.

“I like him for this” – James Brown lauds Davido for unfollowing Israel DMW over alleged remark about Enioluwa

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Popular transvestite, James Brown reacts to popular singer, Davido unfollowing his aide, Israel DMW over the alleged remark he made about influencer, Enioluwa. Reports had made rounds earlier that Israel DMW reportedly  launched into a homophobic diatribe against Enioluwa, accusing him of being a gay, adding that DMW doesn’t support homosexuality.

James Brown Davido Enioluwa Israel DMW unfollowed

Although, Israel had gone online to deny the allegations as he noted that the write ups was from a fake account impersonating him.

A quick review on Davido’s Instagram page has shown that the singer had unfollowed Israel DMW.

James Brown, a drag queen, who took to the comment section to react to this, praised Davido for his action as he noted that people like Israel would only stain his brand with their homophobic remarks. See his comment below: