Entertainment
ICPC confirms arrest, detention of D’Banj over N-Power fund fraud

Popular Nigerian musician, Oladapo Oyebanji, also known as D’banj, has been arrested and detained in Abuja over alleged diversion of N-Power fund.
The pop star was arrested and detained Tuesday by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission.
The ICPC on Wednesday confirmed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua.
D’banji was accused of fraudulently diverting huge funds earmarked by the Nigerian government for N- Power project, an empowerment programme set up by the Nigerian government in 2016 to address youth unemployment and increase social development.
According to an ICPC source, D’banj was said to have colluded with some government officials to introduce ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the scheme.
The money meant for those beneficiaries was then paid to accounts that have now been allegedly linked to the pop star.
D’banj was reported to have dodged summons by the ICPC for weeks, claiming to be overseas for scheduled concerts for interrogation over fraud allegation before the commission’s operatives closed in on him.
On arrival at the ICPC office, D’banj was reportedly subjected to a prolonged interrogation session after which he was detained.
His plea for administrative bail was reportedly rejected by officials who said the musician could not be trusted to attend his trial if released on bail.
The statement issued read in part, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) confirmed on Wednesday the arrest and detention of Mr. Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo, otherwise known by his stage name D’Banj, over the investigation of fraud associated with the N-Power Programme.
“The N-Power is a scheme established by President Muhammadu Buhari on 8th June, 2016, to address the issues of youth unemployment and empowerment, and help increase social development.
“In line with its mandate, the Commission had received numerous petitions on the diversion of N-Power funds running into billions of naira following the approval and release of such funds to the beneficiaries by the Federal Government. Many N-Power beneficiaries had complained over the non-receipt of the monthly funds in spite of payment by the Government.
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“About 10 persons have been invited by the ICPC over the last few months in connection with the N-Power fraud, and have been granted administrative bail after their detention. Several invitations to Mr. Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo, to appear before a team of investigators were ignored and not honoured.
“D’banji turned himself in and was taken into custody at the ICPC headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, and is currently assisting the investigators to unravel the circumstances of the fraud allegations by the petitioners.
“The investigation will be all-encompassing and also be extended to other collaborators of the fraud and the banks where the beneficiaries’ accounts are domiciled.
“This press release has become necessary to set the record straight in view of the reports awash in the media. The investigation is ongoing and the Commission prefers not to preempt its outcome and also avoid the frenzy of a media trial.”
Entertainment
Asake’s family demands N50m house for ailing father

Asake’s family demands N50m house for ailing father
The family of the popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ahmed Ololade, also known as Asake, has asked him to take responsibility for his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi, and alleged daughter, Zeenat.
In a viral video, Odunsi had accused Asake of abandonment, saying that he has been battling a stroke since 2022.
The aged man alleged that the singer continued to ignore his calls despite his failing health. He also sought financial assistance from the public.
He said: “I am the father to Asake who is singing. The last time I saw him was when this thing happened to me on March 29, 2022.
“He does not pick up my calls anytime I call him. Now I have become tired. I have been looking for this my brother and I recently met with him.”
Reacting to the controversy, Asake took to social media on Friday and dropped a cryptic message.
“You can’t please everyone, you can’t please the world. But anything you are doing, just do it for God.
“My own father wants to cajole me, and I have sent so much money to him. I have struggled for so many years, but they want to make me get tired of life,” Asake said while singing in Yoruba.
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On Saturday, the situation escalated when Odunsi and his family revealed additional details about their grievances with the singer.
In a viral video, the family, speaking through a female representative, claimed Asake abandoned his alleged 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat and made specific demands from him.
The family said: “I’m begging you, Asake; you’ll grow old one day, so please take care of your father. Asake needs to come and do what is required. Even if Nigerians contributed N10 billion to Mr Odunsi, Asake’s N1 million would make him happier than he is today. The Quran says we will reap whatever we sow in this life. Ololade, Mr Money, we want you to continue growing, and God will keep blessing you. May God also help you to support your father.
“I won’t go into your mother’s issue, but you must do the right thing and care for your father. In Isale Eko, you can find a house worth N40 million or N50 million. You could buy one for your father so he can live off the rent if you don’t want to provide for him directly.
“If you don’t want to take care of him, at least buy a house worth N50 million in his name, and he will survive on the rent. He’s not asking for much.
“Also, if you are in doubt about Zeenat, the mother has agreed to a DNA test.”
The former YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution signee is yet to respond to the family’s latest claims.
Asake’s family demands N50m house for ailing father
Entertainment
Court bans viewing of controversial film, ‘Gang of Lagos’

Court bans viewing of controversial film, ‘Gang of Lagos’
A Lagos High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has banned public viewing and streaming of a controversial film entitled, “Gang of Lagos”.
The order was contained in a consent judgment delivered by Justice Idowu Alakija. The order of the court followed terms of agreement between parties in the suit delineated LD/6903GCM/2023 between Isale Eko Descendants Union & 2 Ors against Amazon Web Services and 11 others.
The judge agreed with the submission of the applicants that the movie erroneously portrayed and disparaged the cultural heritage of “the well respected Eyo Masquerade of Lagos and the peace-loving nature and the long standing traditions of the Isale-Eko People.”
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Justice Alakija ordered the defendants in the matter to “tender an unreserved apology to the applicants in this regard”.
Justice Alakija also asked the defendants to tender an apology to the applicants, Isale Eko Descendants Union.
“In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and in full and final settlement of all the claims in this suit, the parties hereby agreed that the 3rd to 11th respondents shall jointly issue a letter recognising the applicants’ position that the movie tenitled, “Gangs of Lagos” erroneously portrayed and disparaged the cultural heritage of the well-respected Eyo Masquerade and the peace-loving nature and the long-standing traditions of the Isale-Eko People, and shall therein, tender an unreserved apology to the applicants in this regard.
Court bans viewing of controversial film, ‘Gang of Lagos’
Entertainment
I’ve videos of multiple men sleeping with my wife – Ijoba Lande

I’ve videos of multiple men sleeping with my wife – Ijoba Lande
Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has made shocking allegations about his estranged wife, Dara, claiming that he has eight videos of different men sleeping with her.
Speaking during a livestream interview with Daddy Freeze, Ijoba Lande stated that aside from his colleague Baba Tee, who recently admitted to being involved with Dara, there were several other men.
He expressed deep pain over the situation, revealing that the videos show rough sexual encounters between his wife and the men.
“I have eight videos of other men sleeping with my wife aside from Baba Tee. It’s so painful. I watched how these men were spanking her,” he expressed.
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Platinumpost reported that Baba Tee recently admitted to getting intimate with Ijoba Lande’s wife, Dara.
However, he claimed that he wasn’t aware she was married.
Meanwhile, Lande’s estranged wife, Dara, has denied sleeping with Baba Tee, claiming that she only sat on his leg while naked during a ‘Truth and Dare’ game in his house.
I’ve videos of multiple men sleeping with my wife – Ijoba Lande
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