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The burial arrangement for late gospel musician, Omije Ojumi has been cancelled.

Her colleague, Lanre Alewilese, made the development known in an Instagram post.

Speaking on behalf of the planning committee, Alewilese cited ongoing crisis within the singer’s family as a major reason for the cancellation.

“This is to inform you that all burial plans of our Late Sister & Colleague, Bunmi Akinnaanu has been CANCELLED over issues arising within her family. We’re deeply sorry for inconveniences”, Alewilese said.

DAILY POST recalls that the committee earlier announced that the deceased will be laid to rest on Wednesday January 20 2026.

Burial date for gospel singer Omije Ojumi cancelled over alleged family crisis

Popular Afrobeat star, Afeez Adeshina, better known as Destiny Boy, is dead.

Destiny Boy died at the age of 22.

The news of his death was confirmed on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after a video of his lifeless body surfaced on social media.

As of the time of filling this report, the deceased body is being transported to Abeokuta in Ogun State for burial.

DAILY POST reports that the singer rose to fame in 2019 after his Fuji cover of “If” Davido’s hit song.

He announced the birth of his first child in November 2024, on his Instagram page.

Popular Nigerian singer Destiny Boy dies at 22

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has revealed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy faced unexpected challenges upon arriving at a Moroccan airport recently on his way to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat.

The CAF President disclosed during a recent press conference that the Nigerian music star was held at the airport by custom officers over a jewellery issue.

Motsepe explained that the issue was resolved amicably after he intervened.

“Recently was called that I need interven because Burna Boy was stopped at the airport after customs officers noticed his heavy and beautiful gold jewellery. I intervened and it was resolved,” he shared.

Burna Boy headlined the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat on January 16.

Ghana singer Stonebwoy as well as Moroccan stars Stormy and Jaylann also performed at the concert.

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Burna Boy was held at Moroccan airport over jewellery issue – CAF President reveals 

Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has finally secured the release of TikToker, Eedie Bliss, from detention.

Eedie Bliss regained her freedom on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after Mercy Johnson dropped all charges against her following public outcry on social media platforms.

The development came hours after popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, dragged the actress and accused her of oppression, noting that defamation is a civil case.

Joining other Nigerians in seeking her release from police detention, VeryDarkMan issued an ultimatum to the actress.

A few hours later, VeryDarkMan announced the TikTok creator’s release.

He wrote on his Instagram page: “@MercyJohnsonOkojie, thank you very much, my GREATEST OF ALL TIME, for dropping the case. Moving on, I am buying all defamation cases against Mercy Johnson and her family. The bullying is too much. You all should leave her family alone.”

DAILY POST reports that Eedie Bliss was arrested some days ago over a video she shared on TikTok in December 2025 about Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Henry Okojie.

In the video, the TikTok star alleged that Prince Okojie recently bought a house for his pregnant mistress.

Quoting Cutie Juls as her source, Eedie Bliss further claimed that the actress allegedly connived with the mistress’ house help to cause her miscarriage.

Alleged defamation: Mercy Johnson drops charges against Tik Toker amid public outcry

Popular Nigerian critic, Verydarkman, has called out actress Mercy Johnson over the arrest of a Tiktok content creator, Eedie Bliss for sharing unconfirmed news about her family.

DAILY POST reports that it was widely rumoured in December 2025 that mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Henry Okojie allegedly bought a mansion for another woman who got pregnant for him outside his marriage.

Talking about the unverified rumours, Eedie Bliss who quoted Cutie Juls as her source, said Mercy Johnson allegedly connived with the pregnant mistress house help to cause her miscarriage.

Reacting to the accusations, the Tiktok creator was recently arrested and detained in Abuja following a petition by Mercy Johnson’s husband.

The development sparked Controversy online with netizens criticising the actress for Eedie Bliss arrest, and questioned why she didn’t arrest the news originator who she quoted in her video.

Reacting to the incident, Verydarkman who condemned Eddie’s detention, called out Mercy Johnson for being biased in her case.

While tagging defamation as a civil case, Verydarkman explained that Mercy Johnson recently tagged the detention of Regina Daniels brother, Sammy unlawful when he was arrested for the same offense by senator Ned Nwoko.

Verydarkman revealed that the arrested content creator is supposed to have her wedding on Saturday, threatening to get his legal team involved in the case if she’s not released today.

“Dear mercy Johnson, you can’t fight for the release of Sammy when Ned arrested him over defamation/ETC then later turn around to do the same thing with your husband all in the name of defamation. There was no name your camp didn’t call Ned NWOKO then

“If you and your husband feels defamed by that girl’s post, please sue her to court. And stop using the police to oppress people. To think of it, this girl’s case is different because she stated her source as cutiejuls blog. Release her and go to court. I heard her wedding is this Saturday,” he said.

Verydarkman blasts Mercy Johnson for arresting lady who allegedly defamed her husband 

Nigerian music stars, Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, aka Mr P of the defunct P-Square, have resolved their feud.

DAILY POST recalls that musicians traded words over the 2023 elections with the reason for the tirade being the Labour Party’s candidate, Peter Obi.

The feud started after Kuti called Obi an “opportunist,” and Peter fired back by questioning Kuti’s relevance and success as an artist, leading to a messy social media war.

The duo appeared to have buried the hatchet as they were spotted hugging each other at a Lagos club recently.

“We are artistes, we can’t be fighting over politicians,” Kuti was heard saying to Okoye, who concurred and shook him.

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‘We can’t be fighting over politicians’ – Peter Okoye, Seun Kuti resolve feud

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has denied using Grammy-winning singer Wizkid’s name for clout to “revive” his career.

Kuti has been accused of chasing clout with Wizkid’s name after he repeatedly criticised the Starboy boss and his fans during recent livestreams.

Reacting to the allegations on one of his livestreams, the Afrobeat musician argued that his career was has never been stunted and he has no reason to chase clout with Wizkid’s name to revive it.

He said, “Some people are saying I am trying to use Wizkid to revive my career. When did my career die for me to be trying to revive it? Last year alone, I did 82 shows globally.

“I sold out shows in Australia, Europe, America, and Brazil. I have people who are fans of my music worldwide. I call myself Big Bird because the sky is big for everybody. Because no matter how big you are, you can’t occupy the whole sky.

“People whose careers need revival know themselves. It is not me.”

Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has hinted at his ideal woman.

In a recent interview with People Gallery, the 25-year-old stated that he prefers a stylish and fashionable woman to a rich one.

The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker explained that he is already rich so a woman’s style matters more to him than her money.

The interviewer asked: “Would you rather have a girl with style or funds?”

Rema replied: “I already got the funds so style.”

Why I prefer stylish women to rich ones – Rema

James Akaie, a popular Nigerian special effects artist, is dead.

The artist died following injuries sustained in an explosion that occurred at a movie location in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Popular movie director and producer, James Abinibi, announced the tragic incident in a statement shared on the RockBottom Flix Instagram page on Friday.

“During a filming session, a sudden and unexpected explosion occurred in a designated effects preparation area outside the film set, where James was experimenting with an unauthorised pyrotechnic stimulation involving a gas cylinder alongside his two assistants.

“James succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. His two assistants sustained fire burn injuries and were taken to a specialist hospital, where they received immediate medical attention and were later confirmed stable as they continue to receive treatment,” Abinibi said.

Popular Nollywood special effects artist, James Akaie dies in film set explosion

Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington appears to be happy that the Super Eagles did not win the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, this year following his social media commentary.

The Super Eagles did not make it to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

They will have to play in the third-place game after losing 4-2 to the host country, Morocco, in the semifinals.

The match finished with a 0-0 tie after regular time and extra time, which led to a penalty shootout where the North African team won.

Nigeria wanted to win their fourth Africa Cup of Nations trophy, but their hopes ended when Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyeamachi missed their penalty kicks.

Expressing what appears to be satisfaction with the outcome, Speed Darlington wrote on X, “Thank God APC can’t add AFCON to their list of achievements to hide their years of failure. AFCON bye bye.”

The Super Eagles are now going to play in the third-place match against Egypt to try and win the bronze medal.

AFCON: APC wont add super eagles game to their list of achievements – Speed Darlington rejoices