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James Ransone, the American actor best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO’s The Wire, has died at 46.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has ruled his death a suicide by hanging.

Ransone’s career spanned film and television, with notable roles in Generation Kill, It: Chapter Two, The Black Phone, and Sinister.

Born on June 2, 1979, in Baltimore, Maryland, he is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children.

Ransone had openly discussed his struggles with addiction and trauma.

His passing has prompted tributes from fans and colleagues, highlighting his talent and impact on the industry.

Actor, James Ransone is dead 

Controversial Nigerian influencer and critic Verydarkman has vowed to release alleged scandalous evidence against Pastor Chris Okafor and Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin.

Verydarkman made the threat on Sunday afternoon in a video shared on his Instagram page while reacting to the arrest of actress Doris Ogala.

While calling for Doris’s release before Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Verydarkman vowed to make public alleged criminal evidence against Pastor Chris Okafor of the Grace Nation Bible Ministry and Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.

Sharing details of his phone conversation with Doris before her arrest, Verydarkman claimed that the actress had already sent all the evidence to him.

“Doris is not as evil as the pastors that use her to cover atrocity, the pastor that manipulated her and promised to buy her a car so that she could do their bidding. These so-called evil men of God hide under the name of Jesus Christ to take advantage of women, girl children, boys, and married women under the name of Jesus Christ.

“Doris is one of the many that have been manipulated by the so called men of God. A lot of women out there have different stories to talk about. Please note that Doris was used; she was an accomplice. Take it from me. Now, to the Nigeria Police, or DSS or whoever that arrested her, I know your plan is because she said she get evidence. Your people’s move is to take the evidence from her, mess her up and then release her later.

“Let me advise you, just let her go. Everything you think is on her phone is with me. So, you better let her go. I give you until Tuesday to let her go. If you don’t let her go, there’s no problem, then we all start. And you know what I do? I go very hard. I’m talking to you, Chris Okafor. I’m talking to you Jeremiah. If by Tuesday I don’t see that lady, hell will be let loose. It will be very, very messy if by Tuesday she’s not out.

“Trust me, I have so much proof. It will be very messy. And guess what? The people can’t do me anything because the EFCC encounter has taught me a lot. I have sent all the evidence to 20 different persons and I will wipe the chats. I will wipe the chats after they have received it. You cannot even know who I sent it to, just in case the police pick me up , they will just be seeing evidence flying right and centre,” he stated.

DAILY POST reports that Doris Ogala was arrested on Saturday, December 20, 2025, after calling out the founder of the Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Chris Okafor, over his alleged failure to fulfil a marriage promise to her.

In a series of posts on Instagram, the actress disclosed how she allegedly helped Pastor Chris Okafor and Jeremiah Fufeyin to silence the case of a missing child, Testimony, as well as other criminal cases levelled against them.

Doris Ogala: Verydarkman threatens to release evidence against Pastor Chris Okafor, Prophet Jeremiah

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has announced herself as President General of the ‘Single Mothers’ Association’.

She made the declaration at actress Lola Alao’s birthday party.

Speaking in a now trending video on social media, Iyabo said, “Gone are the days that being a single mother was a stigma.”

Celebrating the achievement of single mothers, the actress said, “Single mothers’ children are now doing great things in our society.

“Now, men are chasing and even begging us the single mothers that they want to marry us as a wife and not side chick because we have experience.

“If a man leaves you, another man will accept you. I’m now the President General of the Single Mothers Association.”

Iyabo Ojo becomes president of single mothers association

Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has been arrested amid ongoing controversy with popular Lagos based pastor, Chris Okafor.

Doris was arrested on Saturday night
during a livestream with an online personality known as Aunty Adunni.

The actress raised the alarm amid the livestream when the police reportedly invaded her house and made their way into her room.

The interviewer, in a trending video online, asked, “The police are in your house?”

The actress answered, “Yes, the police are in my house.”

DAILY POST recalls that Doris Ogala had a week ago dragged Chris Okafor, who is the founder of the Grace Nation Bible Ministry, for failing to fulfill a marriage promise after eight years of their intimate relationship.

She called out the pastor while reacting to the viral video of his marriage proposal to another woman.

Police arrest actress Doris Ogala amid relationship scandal with Pastor Chris Okafor

American hip-hop legend Trevor Smith Jr, aka Busta Rhymes, has hinted at relocating to Nigeria and finding a Nigerian wife.

The 53-year-old rapper made the remarks midway into his performance at the Detty December Fest in Lagos over the weekend.

He explained that he plans to relocate to Nigeria after he retires and build a family.

Busta Rhymes noted that his trip to Nigeria was “special,” stressing that it took him 15 years.

“I’m looking for a home here, I’m looking for property. I’m thinking about looking for a wife so that when I stop working, I can settle down here,” he added.

The rapper is not married and has never been married. However, he is a father of six children with four different women.

I am looking for wife in Nigeria – American rapper Busta Rhymes

The late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammys, making him the first African musician to receive the award.

The Nigerian legend will be honoured alongside other international music maestros such as Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher and Chaka Khan.

In an official statement, Harvey Mason Jr, CEO of the Recording Academy, describes the honorees as “an extraordinary group whose influence spans generations, genres, and the very foundation of modern music”.

The Recording Academy recognised Fela as the “architect of Afrobeat,” highlighting his transformative influence on the genre and his enduring impact on generations of artists.

The Academy has previously inducted Fela’s 1976 album Zombie into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame.

Fela set to become first African to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has revealed her stance on marriage, claiming that it is “overrated.”

The 42-year-old movie star said she is open to remarriage but not looking for it.

Jegede disclosed this in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos.

“I am open to remarriage if it comes, but I am not looking for it. I have learnt not to say ‘never’,” she explained.

“I think marriage is overrated. A lot of people who dated for 10 to 15 years, got married and they broke up within 2 to 3 years. Sometimes, you wonder why such couples didn’t just remain unmarried. Because when they add the marriage tag, a lot of intolerance gets in the way.

“I think it is better to find who you love and just cohabit with them,” she added.

DAILY POST recalls that Yvonne Jegede’s marriage to her colleague, Olakunle Abounce Fawole, ended in 2019 after less than a year.

She cited financial imbalance and her ex-husband’s inability to handle or respect her as reasons for their separation.

Jegede also revealed in a previous interview that she was the primary provider and regretted choosing love over financial stability.

‘I am not looking for marriage’ – Actress Yvonne Jegede

Popular TikTok personality Peller has broken his silence after his arrest and detention by the Lagos State Police Command over an incident involving dangerous driving and an alleged suicide attempt.

In a video circulated on social media, the content creator expressed remorse over his actions and appealed to the public for forgiveness, saying, “I am sorry, Nigerians.

Please, I’m sorry. I will never do that again. I’m very sorry, please. For now, I am on medication. Once I am done with my medication, I will be online.”

The controversy is reportedly connected to Peller’s recent split from his girlfriend, Jarvis.

Jarvis had earlier confirmed the end of their relationship, explaining that Peller’s difficulty with emotional control played a major role in her decision to walk away.

Confirming the development, the Lagos State Police Command said Peller was arrested after his actions were deemed a deliberate attempt at self-harm and a serious threat to other road users.

Police accounts indicate that the incident happened on Sunday, December 14, 2025, when Peller was allegedly seen driving dangerously while livestreaming on social media, an act that reportedly resulted in a severe accident on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos.

Authorities further revealed that the matter has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough probe, noting that Peller will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, warned social media influencers and digital content creators against encouraging or showcasing reckless acts online, emphasizing that such behaviour will attract firm consequences.

‘I’m sorry Nigerians, I will never do that again’ – Peller apologises

The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, have announced plans to move from Television live broadcast to YouTube stream.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences informed the public about the new development on Wednesday.

Leaders of the Academy in a statement noted that the YouTube streaming will commence with its 101st edition ceremony in 2029 till 2033.

It explained that the development is to reach new and broader audiences across the globe following the historical transitioning shift from traditional television broadcast to digital platforms due to the wider trends in media consumption.

The Academy CEO, Bill Kramer, and its President, Lynette Howell Taylor said “We are thrilled to enter a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming.”

According to the statement, the ceremony will be broadcast live and free on YouTube, ending over five decades of television coverage on ABC.

Oscars to leave TV broadcast, begin YouTube live streaming

American hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa has been handed a nine-month prison sentence by a court in Romania over a drug-related offence connected to a stage performance in the country last year.

The conviction was delivered in absentia after prosecutors overturned an earlier judgment that had imposed only a monetary penalty.

Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, was arrested in July 2024 after allegedly smoking cannabis during a live performance at a music festival in Costinești, a resort town along Romania’s Black Sea coast.

He was briefly held by authorities before being released, and later issued a public apology, saying his actions were not intended as a sign of disrespect to Romanian laws or culture.

Initially, the Constanța Tribunal fined the rapper 3,000 lei, roughly $690. Dissatisfied with the outcome, prosecutors from the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, DIICOT, filed an appeal, arguing that the offence warranted a custodial sentence.

The appellate court agreed, replacing the fine with a nine-month jail term for illegal possession of a high-risk drug for personal use. Reports indicate the decision is final under Romanian law.

Wiz Khalifa is currently based in the United States, and it is yet to be determined whether Romanian authorities will seek his extradition.

There has been no confirmation that the sentence will be enforced.

Romania enforces stringent anti-drug legislation, with cannabis prohibited for both recreational and medical purposes.

US rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to jail in Romania