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$200,000 ransom paid for my release, singer Gnewzy recounts kidnap experience

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4 months ago

August 17, 2024

$200,000 ransom paid for my release, singer Gnewzy recounts kidnap experience

Afro-pop singer Gnewzy, has recounted his abduction incident in April 2024.

In an interview with HipTV, Gnewzy revealed that his abductors allegedly dressed in police uniforms and demanded a $200,000 ransom, which was paid for his freedom.

Gnewzy recounted how he was abducted along Eklat road in Ughelli, Delta state, after a radio tour and listening party.

According to him, his manager and brother, Obas9ice, narrowly escaped the kidnapping.

The singer described how his abductors covered his face, provided food, and threatened to harm him if he didn’t cooperate.

Gnewzy believed the kidnappers targeted him to get to his label boss, Dilly Umenyiora.

He said: “They actually paid a ransom of about $200,000. I actually went for a radio tour in Delta State. Which is the state where I came from, Ugheli precisely. After the whole tour, to round it up, it was a Sunday, so I said let me just put up a little listening party.

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“And we all got ready for the party, I performed. We left for the apartment that we were in. After a while, my brother said he wanted to pick somebody up. I was like let me go with you.

“We went to where we wanted to pick the person and the person was no longer willing to follow us. On our way home around a U-turn, the men on police uniforms just ran on us and were like come down.

“So we got to one certain point. They stopped and dragged my brother out. And told him they were going to shoot him. He was told to run into the bush or else they would shoot him.

“We were thinking someone was trying to use me to get to my label boss.

“They then covered my face with something. They did not beat me. They gave me food and told me not to do anything funny or else they would fuck me up.”

Fortunately, Gnewzy was released on May 3, after the ransom was paid.

$200,000 ransom paid for my release, singer Gnewzy recounts kidnap experience

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Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

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2 days ago

December 27, 2024

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Adura Aloba and Ileri-Oluwa Aloba (Mohbad)

Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

Younger brother of the late Hip Hop singer ( Ileri-Oluwa Aloba), Adura Aloba, has demanded public apology from actors, Yomi Fabiyi, Damola Ayinde and others, for allegedly having unauthorised access to his social media Tiktok account and using same to disrepute him or face legal action.

Adura said: “The hacking of my personal Tiktok account had led to fraudulent posts, interactions, and messages being attributed to me without my knowledge or consent.

“Yomi Fabiyi posted a petition claiming to have communicated directly with me and there was evidence of this.

“However, the alleged messages were orchestrated by Damola Ayinde, who used my compromised account. Despite the evidence circulating that these malicious actions were the work of Damola Ayinde, Fabiyi has consistently continued to publicly malign me.

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“He even visited the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja, but has also refused to withdraw his statements or tender an apology. Instead, he has persisted in tarnishing my name, which I find to be malicious.

“My primary goal is to prove my innocence and expose the malicious actions of those who have tried to tarnish my reputation.

“I also demand that Mr. Yomi Fabiyi ceases his defamatory actions, retract his statements, and issue a public apology for the harm he has caused me.

“I stand firm in my pursuit of justice and fairness, and I appreciate the public’s support as I fight to clear my name.”

Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

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MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days

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2 days ago

December 27, 2024

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MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days

All DStv subscribers, regardless of their current package or subscription status, will enjoy free access to every DStv channel for three days, from December 27 to December 29, MultiChoice Nigeria announced on Thursday.

In a statement released by the company, the seasonal promotion was described as a festive gift to subscribers.

“No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other this festive season, 72 hours of all content, all channels, all on us!” the statement read.

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The company noted that this offer is available to all customers, whether their decoders are currently active or not, providing them with a chance to explore premium content across various genres.

“For 72 hours, the only thing standing between you and the best in sports, kids’ programming, movies, and local dramas is your decoder. No payments or calls required,” MultiChoice stated.

Subscribers can enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including sports, movies, and local dramas, during the promotional period.

This initiative is part of MultiChoice’s efforts to make the holiday season memorable for its customers