Entertainment
Burna Boy’s police escorts shoot married man after singer made pass at wife
The Lagos State Police Commissioner’s Special Squad has detained five policemen attached to singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, for attempted murder after they shot two fun seekers— Irebami Lawrence and another identified simply as Tolu— at Club Cubana on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday.
According to a preliminary report by the Bar Beach Police Division, trouble started when the singer and five police escorts visited the nightclub around 4am on June 8.
About four policemen waited outside while one of the policemen, identified as Inspector Ibrahim, who was in mufti, accompanied the Grammy-Award-winning artiste into the club.
According to multiple witness statements, the singer was in the VIP section with three women when he spotted another woman.
He was reported to have told Ibrahim to invite the woman to join him.
However, the lady’s husband was said to have lambasted the singer, insisting that it was disrespectful for any man to make advances at his wife.
After some minutes, Burna Boy reportedly made fresh advances at the woman.
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This infuriated her husband further and his friends who had gathered at the club.
“As things were getting heated, Ibrahim brought out his service pistol and shot multiple times while Burna Boy was laughing,” said a senior policeman.
In the process, 27-year-old Lawrence was shot in the thigh while his friend, Tolu, was hit in the head by a bullet. This caused a commotion in the club.
It was learnt that Burna Boy and his crew then drove off to one of his properties at the Elegushi end of the Lekki-Epe Expressway before leaving for Lekki Phase 1.
“Aware of what he had done, Burna Boy took the next flight out without even informing the policemen. He only made a video call to them to inform them that he had travelled to Spain. All his police escorts have been arrested and are currently at the Command headquarters,” said a top source at the office of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police.
Sources close to the victims said the police were already making attempts to protect Burna Boy because of his status while the victims were treating their wounds at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.
In a chat with Sunday Scoop, a brother to the victim, who identified himself only as Jide, said his brother had undergone surgery to remove the bullet lodged in his thigh.
Jide added that Irebami, who is based in the United States of America, arrived in Nigeria a week ago for a wedding.
He also berated the management of Club Cubana for not doing enough to forestall the situation, adding that the club management had not even reached out to the family since the incident occurred.
Attempts to get a response from Burna Boy’s manager, Mrs Bose Ogulu, who is also his mother, proved abortive as she neither responded to calls nor a text message on Saturday.
Similarly, Chioma Nwachukwu, a media consultant for Cubana, did not respond to calls on Saturday.
But the Spokesman for the Lagos State Police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the focus of the investigation was the policemen.
Hundeyin claimed that the police had not received any complaint from any victim.
Entertainment
Rosy Meurer Denies Snatching Churchill From Tonto Dikeh
Rosy Meurer Denies Snatching Churchill From Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has firmly denied rumors that she snatched her husband, Olakunle Churchill, from actress Tonto Dikeh, calling the speculation false, misleading, and fueled by social media gossip.
In a series of Instagram videos, Meurer clarified that she is happy in her marriage and has no reason to unfollow her husband, despite claims circulating online after Churchill celebrated his son’s birthday with Tonto Dikeh. She explained that Churchill was in Lagos to bond with his son, and she fully supports his relationship with all his children.
“I got a lot of calls today from people asking why I unfollowed my husband on Instagram. I never unfollowed him, and I never will. When I go to his page, it still shows I am following. I have no reason to unfollow him. I am not that petty,” she said.
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Meurer also addressed allegations that she had any prior relationship with Tonto Dikeh, insisting she never met or was friends with her. She explained that the actress is 10 years older than her, and that her relationship with Churchill developed independently of his past marriage.
“All the news that I was her best friend and I snatched her hubby is all lies. When he was married, he was like a brother to me and helped me in my career. We were not dating. I do not know what happened between him and his ex-wife,” she added.
The actress emphasized that she is not a bad person and loves all of Churchill’s children equally, offering to care for any of them if her husband requested. She also asked the public to allow her family to enjoy private moments, including celebrations with Churchill’s son.
Social media reactions to Meurer’s clarification have been mixed, with fans praising her for setting the record straight, while others continue to debate long-standing speculations. Her statement highlights the impact of online rumors on celebrity relationships and the power of social media to distort reality.
Rosy Meurer Denies Snatching Churchill From Tonto Dikeh
Entertainment
Actress Destiny Etiko Breaks Silence on Alleged Nollywood Betrayal
Actress Destiny Etiko Breaks Silence on Alleged Nollywood Betrayal
Destiny Etiko has ignited fresh controversy in Nollywood after publicly accusing a fellow actress of betrayal, false allegations, and fabricated lies, setting social media abuzz with speculation and divided opinions.
The popular screen star took to her verified social media pages to vent her frustration, alleging that a trusted colleague deliberately twisted facts and spread damaging narratives about her. Etiko said she had endured the situation quietly for a long time but was forced to speak out after the claims began to threaten her reputation and personal integrity.
According to her, the alleged betrayal cuts deep because it came from someone she supported both personally and professionally. She warned that lies circulated for clout or sympathy may gain temporary attention but will eventually collapse under the weight of truth.
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“I have stayed silent for too long, but I won’t allow anyone to destroy my name with fabricated stories,” she wrote, stressing that dignity and honesty matter more than online validation.
Although Etiko stopped short of naming the colleague involved, the post immediately triggered intense speculation among fans and bloggers. Some social media users rallied behind the actress, praising her courage for speaking up, while others urged restraint and called for a peaceful resolution to avoid escalating tensions within the industry.
Several Nollywood insiders also weighed in indirectly, using the moment to caution against public feuds, online dragging, and the growing culture of airing private disputes on social media. They stressed that unresolved conflicts risk damaging the image of the industry as a whole.
As of the time of filing this report, the colleague accused by Etiko has yet to issue a public response. The unfolding drama has once again highlighted the challenges of fame, trust, and rivalry in Nigeria’s thriving film industry.
Actress Destiny Etiko Breaks Silence on Alleged Nollywood Betrayal
Entertainment
Mystery in Lekki: Police Probe Death of Two Nollywood Crew Found Lifeless in Parked Car
Mystery in Lekki: Police Probe Death of Two Nollywood Crew Found Lifeless in Parked Car
The Lagos State Police Command has intensified investigations into the mysterious deaths of two Nollywood production crew members found lifeless inside a parked vehicle at a movie location in Lekki Phase 1.
The case, now under the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, is being treated as an unnatural death, with autopsy and toxicology examinations underway to determine the exact cause.
The deceased were identified as Godstime Imeh, a lighting director and Chief Executive Officer of GeeTee Light, and Walter Odediran, a creative video director popularly known as Director Carrinqton.
Discovery at Film Location
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at a residential premises where a film directed by former Big Brother Naija housemate, Boma, was being shot.
According to sources familiar with the production, the two men had arrived early at the location to set up lighting equipment for a medical scene reportedly scheduled to be filmed at Evercare Hospital later in the day.
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After completing their installation around mid-morning, they reportedly decided to rest inside Imeh’s tinted Nissan vehicle while awaiting further instructions.
At about 11am, a crew member delivered breakfast—yam and omelette—to the duo. They were last seen reclining in the vehicle with the air-conditioning running.
Concern arose when repeated phone calls to both men went unanswered by noon. However, their absence did not trigger immediate alarm until evening. Around 7pm, after filming wrapped, colleagues checked the vehicle and found both men unresponsive.
Family sources disclosed that one of the victims was found seated upright with foam around his mouth, while the other was slumped, with traces of blood reportedly visible around his nose, eyes, and mouth.
Case Escalated to SCID
The incident was initially reported at Maroko Police Station but was later transferred to the SCID, Yaba, for comprehensive investigation.
Speaking on the development, Kola Odediran, elder brother of Walter, described the loss as devastating.
“Walter and I were extremely close. He was 36, the last-born of our family. He worked very closely with Godstime on productions. We want a thorough investigation to know exactly what happened,” he said.
Police sources confirmed that the film producer, members of the production team, the food vendor, the individual who delivered the meal, and management of the hospital linked to the shoot have all been questioned.
The food vendor is currently in custody as part of ongoing investigations.
Multiple Angles Under Review
Investigators are exploring several possible scenarios, including:
Food contamination or poisoning
Carbon monoxide exposure from the running vehicle
Environmental hazards, including heavy-duty industrial generators reportedly located above the parking area
Possible mechanical malfunction
Forensic experts are conducting autopsy and toxicology tests, while the vehicle is undergoing mechanical examination. CCTV footage from the premises is also being reviewed.
Police authorities stated that no conclusion would be drawn until laboratory analyses are completed, stressing that “all possibilities remain open.”
The deaths have sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with colleagues calling for improved safety protocols on film locations.
For the bereaved family, however, the focus remains on finding answers.
“This has been extremely painful for us,” Kola said. “Our mother is devastated. We just want the truth.”
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