Category: Entertainment

Nigerian singer, Ruger’s record label, has revealed the reason for the singer’s music hiatus. 

The record label, in a statement, disclosed that the ‘Bounce’ crooner has been away from the music scene due to a legal battle with an ex-girlfriend.

According to the statement, the ex-boyfriend sued the singer for alleged “emotional distress” and “damages”.

The statement partly read, “Ruger was caught up in a series of personal challenges after someone he dated decided to sue him for alleged ’emotional distress,’ and ‘damages.”

The statement added that the singer will return to the music scene in August. 

Ruger takes break from music over legal battle with ex-girlfriend

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has drawn attention to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

The ‘OBO’ crooner donned a custom-made jacket with the names of the 39 abducted children and their seven teachers pinned on it. On the back of the jacket, Davido also boldly wrote; “Bring Them Home.”

Davido performed his hit song ‘Fall’ and kept flaunting his jacket throughout the performance to draw attention to the abducted school children and teachers in captivity. 

This is not the first time the singer has called for the release of the abductees. He has previously called on the relevant authorities to ensure the victims are rescued without further delays in a social media post.

He stated that the current insecurity must not be allowed to continue. 

Meanwhile, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is billed to perform at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City alongside Shakira. 

Burna Boy was featured in the official 2026 World Cup song ‘Dia Dia’ with Shakira. The duo are expected to perform the song at the opening ceremony. 

Another Nigerian singer, Rema, will also perform at the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles along with Lisa and other international pop stars.

Davido draws global attention to abducted Oyo schoolchildren at World Cup Concert

Nollywood stars, gospel musicians, and dignitaries gathered for the late Alex Ekubo’s service of songs.

The ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, June 10, at the Monarch Event Centre in the Lekki area of Lagos State, had many public figures and celebrities in attendance.

Some of the dignitaries at the event included former Nigerian Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili.

Popular Nigerian pastors Ituah Ighodalo and Jerry Eze ministered at the event alongside gospel singers Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo, and the Laud Urban Choir, among others.

Celebrities at the event included actresses Funke Akindele, Dayo Amusan, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Blessing Nze, and Ruth Kadiri; actors Ike Ogbonna, Stan Nze, Kunle Remi, and Mike Godson; comedian AY; Yomi Casual; Frank Edoho; Cubana Chief Priest; Kcee; E-Money; Chike; and Nambam, among others.

DAILY POST reports that Alex died at a Lagos hospital on May 11, 2026, after a long battle with advanced kidney cancer.

The late actor will be laid to rest in his hometown, Ujari Village, in Abia State on June 18, 2026.

Funke Akindele, Oby Ezekwesili, Ini Edo others attend Alex Ekubo’s se​rvice of songs

Blessing CEO, a controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, has reacted after she was remanded in Kirikiri prison.

DAILY POST reports that Blessing CEO was re-arraigned on Wednesday for defrauding the public to the tune of N13 million a few hours after being granted N10 million bail over tenancy fraud of N69.1 million on Tuesday.

Blessing, in a trending post on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, revealed that she has now been remanded in Kirikiri prison despite spending 26 days in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, custody.

Blessing, who stated that she pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against her by the EFCC, noted that the development made it her second time in the prison.

“I’m in high spirit. Cancer drama, 13 million donated and the girl wey say I doctored her result. Pleaded not guilty to all of the charges after spending 26 days in EFCC custody. I have now been remanded in Kirikiri correctional center make I go rest, pending on when perfect my bail.

“2nd time going to prison, 1st time was 2022, alleged defamation and cyber bullying. So second time In Kirikiri correctional center na him be say I go gats to contest for president,” she wrote.

Cancer fraud: ‘I pleaded not guilty’ – Blessing CEO reacts after court remands her in Kirikiri

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has again arraigned controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO.

Blessing CEO was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Wednesday, June 10 2026, over a N13 million cancer fraud.and falsification of cancer result.

The arraignment followed several petitions from individuals and groups, including the Nigeria Cancer Society.

The EFCC in a statement shared on Instagram said it filed “a fresh six count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retaining the proceeds”.

“The petitioners allegedly made donations to the defendant after her posts claiming that she was battling Stage 4 breast cancer.

“She was, however, later discovered to have allegedly falsified the document she presented to members of the public,” the commission added.

The development came less than 24 hours after Blessing CEO was arraigned for an alleged N69.1 million tenancy fraud.

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Again, EFCC arraign Blessing CEO over N13m cancer fraud

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Joanna has debunked her colleague Jason Jae’s claim of having a “one-night stand” with her in Biggie’s house.

DAILY POST recalls that Joanna and Jason had an intimate moment the night before her eviction, but the camera shifted, leaving viewers obvious of what transpired between them.

Jason Jae claimed in a post-show interview that the incident was a “one-night stand.” 

However, speaking in the second episode of the reunion aired on Tuesday night, Joanna debunked the claims, saying nothing intimate happened between them.

She said she noticed Jason was “hard as a rock” and tried to cover him up but he went out and insinuated that they had a one-night stand.

“The very first interview Jason Jae had, he claimed that the incident was a ‘one-night thing’. I was shocked like, ‘Are you a baby?’

“I was sleeping when he came to my bed. I was very emotional because it was the night Thelma got evicted. I woke up to see him in my bed. He was hard as rock. I noticed it, and I tried to cover him up. Only for him to go out and say we had a one-night stand,” Joanna lamented. 

Jason later apologised to Joanna for insinuating that he had a one-night stand with her, but maintained that he was never interested in her romantically, contrary to her claim that he wanted her as a rebound from Dede’s rejection, but she refused. 

BBNaija Reunion: Joanna recounts alleged ‘one-night stand’ with Jason

Singer and half of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has said celebrities alone don’t have the capacity to save Nigeria. 

He stated this while reacting to the incessant calls for celebrities to speak against bad governance, insecurity and economic hardship in the country. 

Speaking in a recent interview with Wozabia FM Lagos, Mr P explained that it would take the efforts of all Nigerians to bring positive change to the nation.

“I apologise for saying I won’t concern myself with Nigeria’s challenges anymore. I may have security agencies guiding me but not everyone can afford it. This is our country, it is only us who can bring positive changes.

“However, celebrities alone can’t save Nigeria. All those clamouring for celebrities to speak up against bad governance should redirect their energy. It is not a matter of celebrities. This government has failed us all. But together, we can bring the desired change,” he stated. 

Celebrities alone can’t save Nigeria – Peter Okoye

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Kola has claimed that he never intended to date his love interest on the show, Dede.

Speaking in the second episode of the reunion, which aired on Tuesday night, Kola said his intention wasn’t to date Dede despite his relentless chase.

“I never said I wanted to date Dede,” he said. 

His friend Bright Morgan revealed that he advised him to stop pursuing a relationship with Dede.

“I told Kola to leave Dede, babe wey like you will not stress you,” Morgan said. 

Meanwhile, Dede explained that her friendship with Kola became cold after he referred to her as “the other person” in an interview. 

She said, “Kola reached out to me after the show. He said we are cool, but when there is a camera, he acts like we are not cool.

“We met at Tacha’s birthday party and he followed me to the bathroom, and we spoke. Kola invited me to his house, and he spoke about the kiss at Biggie’s house.”

When asked by the host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Kola denied inviting Dede to his house.

“I never invited Dede to my house,” he said. 

BBNaija Reunion: I never wanted to date Dede – Kola

Popular Nigerian televangelist and the founder of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Williams Kumuyi, has stated that no General Overseer has the right to hand over a church to his son.

Kumuyi stated this while addressing the public speculation about who among his sons would be handed the church in his absence.

Speaking in a now-trending video sighted by DAILY POST, Kumuyi, who acknowledged Jesus as the owner of the church, stated, “It’s the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and nobody has the right to hand it over to his son.”

“Many people are speculating, is he going to hand over the church to any of his sons? They were searching for his first son and his second son, asking where they were. Where do they live? Or is he not going to hand over the church?

“Well, it’s not his church. And because it’s not his church, Jesus said upon this rock, I will build my church. Jesus said it’s His church and not Peter’s church; it is nobody’s church. It’s the church of the Lord Jesus Christ and nobody has the right to hand it over to his son.

“Peter did not hand over the church to his son, Paul did not have any son or wife, and John did not hand over the church to his son. And all the people that we read about who were standing in the faith and standing for the kingdom of God. And that kingdom of God is not meat and drink, it is righteousness and joy in the holy Ghost. I’m not about to hand over to any son. The will of the Lord be done in Jesus name,” Kumuyi stated.

DAILY POST reports that the speculation is coming amid the hereditary succession model of Nigerian church founders.

Watch him speak

Wrong to hand over churches to your son – Pastor Kumuyi on hereditary succession [VIDEO]

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, again arraigned a social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, also known as Blessing CEO, for an alleged N69.1 million fraud.

Blessing CEO was arraigned before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N69,150,000.

At the commencement of the proceedings, the prosecution counsel, C. C. Okezie, urged the court to proceed with the arraignment, arguing that the defendant had been duly served with the charge.

However, the defence counsel, Nkama Nneka, informed the court that service of the charge had only recently been effected.

In his ruling, Justice Oshodi held that the arraignment should proceed in accordance with the law, hence the charges were subsequently read to the defendant.

It will be recalled that Blessing CEO had been arraigned by the EFCC on 15th May 2026 over an alleged N36 million fraud.

Alleged N69.1m fraud: Blessing CEO faces fresh EFCC charge