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Court Grants Jude Okoye $67k Bail In Alleged $865k Fraud Case
07 Mar

Court Grants Jude Okoye $67k Bail In Alleged $865k Fraud Case

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A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has granted Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, bail in the sum of N100 million ($67,000) ahead of his trial for alleged fraud. Okoye was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. He pleaded not guilty and was initially remanded in the Ikoyi Correctional Facility by Justice Alexander Owoeye. His counsel, Inibehe Effiong, had requested that he be kept in EFCC custody instead, but the prosecution counsel, Larry Peters Aso, opposed the request.…
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Your 1999 Rolls Royce Is In Your Compound, Papers Are In Another Person’s House – Ayisha To Shatta Wale
05 Mar

Your 1999 Rolls Royce Is In Your Compound, Papers Are In Another Person’s House – Ayisha To Shatta Wale

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Ayisha Modi has once again 'fired shots' at Shatta Wale over his outbursts at some foreign-based Ghanaians who frequently intrude in the lives of celebrities and constantly comment on their issues. The popular showbiz investor shared a video in which Shatta Wale was seen calling out Ghanaian socialites and bloggers, including the likes of Bigscout, accusing them of constantly fabricating stories about celebrities to gain traction for their individual platforms. Shatta Wale furiously slammed these individuals, wondering why they are focused on other people’s lives while struggling to make ends meet in their respective countries. Ayisha Modi, who is based in the United States, felt…
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‘I Was Rejected For My English’ – Portia Asare Shares Her Nollywood Experience
05 Mar

‘I Was Rejected For My English’ – Portia Asare Shares Her Nollywood Experience

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Kumawood actress, Portia Asare, has recounted an incident where she was dropped from a role because she wasn't fluent in English. In a video shared on Instagram on March 5, 2025, Portia Asare recalled how a Nollywood actress pressured a movie producer to drop her from set because of that ‘shortfall’. Portia who refused to disclose the identity of the actress, further explained how she was negatively affected by that particular incident. She made these statements while bitterly lamenting how Kumawood actors are often stigmatised and treated unfairly due to claims that they are uneducated. "They have branded those of…
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Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Dies Aged 82
05 Mar

Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Dies Aged 82

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Carl Dean, the longtime husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, died on Monday at the age of 82. Dean, who was famously private throughout his nearly 60-year marriage to Parton, died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement she posted on social media. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy,” the statement read. The “9-5” singer met Dean outside a laundromat on the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer. Parton, 79, recalled their…
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Jay-Z Sues Woman Who Accused Him Of Rape
05 Mar

Jay-Z Sues Woman Who Accused Him Of Rape

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Jay-Z is suing a woman who in February withdrew her legal action accusing the rapper of rape. His defamation action claims she "voluntarily admitted" being pressured into making false claims in what it describes as an "evil conspiracy" to extort money and damage his reputation. The anonymous woman filed her legal action in October and refiled it in December, accusing Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her aged 13, after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Both rappers denied the allegation Jay-Z's defamation action, filed at a federal court in Alabama, also accuses the woman's…
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Leave Kwadee To His Family And Focus On Your Life – Fredyma Advises Hammer
04 Mar

Leave Kwadee To His Family And Focus On Your Life – Fredyma Advises Hammer

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Veteran music producer Fred Kyei Mensah (Fredyma) has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Okomfour Kwadee, urging media personality Hammer Nti to allow the musician’s family, particularly his mother, to handle his affairs. Fredyma emphasized that no one can love a child more than their own mother and suggested that Hammer Nti should respect the wishes of Kwadee’s family by stepping back from actively managing his recovery and career. “Since Kwadee’s mother says she doesn’t want to see him around her son anymore, Hammer cannot be more holy than the Pope or cry more than the bereaved. If something…
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Nhyiraba Kojo Returns To Ghana Amid Alleged Arrest Over Hajia4Reall’s Fraud Case
04 Mar

Nhyiraba Kojo Returns To Ghana Amid Alleged Arrest Over Hajia4Reall’s Fraud Case

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Ghanaian musician and businessman Nhyiraba Kojo has returned to Ghana after a brief stay in the United States, dismissing rumors of his alleged arrest in connection with Hajia4Reall’s fraud case. Reports had suggested that he was named as an accomplice in a $2 million romance scam and was allegedly detained by U.S. federal authorities upon arrival. The speculation intensified after a viral photo showed him standing beside a police vehicle in the U.S. However, addressing the claims upon his return, Nhyiraba Kojo described them as false and baseless. “I was never arrested, and I have no involvement in any criminal…
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Akrobeto Discloses The Major Contract Signing That Made Him Very Happy
04 Mar

Akrobeto Discloses The Major Contract Signing That Made Him Very Happy

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Ghanaian actor and TV host Akwasi Boadi, popularly known as Akrobeto, has revealed the contract signing that brought him the most joy. Speaking in an interview on UTV on March 2, 2025, Akrobeto shared details about the companies and brands he has worked with, highlighting those that treated him exceptionally well during and even after their contracts ended. “I’ve signed a lot of contracts, but the first person I signed a contract with that made me extremely happy is ‘Endpoint.’ Even after our deal ended, he still pays me as if we are still working together. Another person I’m truly…
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I’m Not The ‘Hammer’ Being Fingered In Kwadee’s Situation – Da’ Hammer Cries
04 Mar

I’m Not The ‘Hammer’ Being Fingered In Kwadee’s Situation – Da’ Hammer Cries

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Renowned Ghanaian music engineer Edward Nana Poku Osei, also known as Da’ Hammer, has broken his silence on social media to address a growing misconception linking him to the ongoing controversy surrounding Okomfour Kwadee. In a Facebook post on February 3, 2025, Da’ Hammer clarified that he is not the "Hammer" being referenced in the saga, urging the public to correct the misunderstanding. He firmly stated that he has no involvement in the controversy or any dealings related to Okomfour Kwadei’s health. “I wish to firmly clarify that I am not the “Hammer” being named in the ongoing Okomfour Kwadei…
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My Mum Died Beautifully – Rev. Obofour Breaks Silence
03 Mar

My Mum Died Beautifully – Rev. Obofour Breaks Silence

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The founder of Anointed Palace Chapel (APC), Rev. Obofour, has finally spoken about the heartbreaking loss of his beloved mother, Afia Pokuaa, popularly known as Mama Ade Special. In an emotional address, Rev. Obofour described his mother’s passing as beautiful and divinely orchestrated, noting that she knew her time was near. The pastor shared intimate details of his mother’s final days, revealing that she had seemed fine just two weeks prior to her passing. He described how she had led his ministry, donated to congregants, and even gone for a birthday photoshoot, where she hinted at her impending departure. “She…
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