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Naira Abuse: Court Adjourns Cubana’s Trial till June 5

Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 adjourned further hearing in the trial of Pascal Okechukwu, a.k.a. Cubana Chief till June 5, 2024.
Okejukwu was arraigned on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by the EFCC on a three-count charge bordering on abuse of the Naira.
One of the counts reads: That you, Okechukwu Pascal, on 13th February, 2024, at Eko Hotel Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, while dancing during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500(Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying, thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act, 2007.”
Another count reads: “That you, Okechukwu Pascal, sometime in 2020, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, during a social event tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act, 2007.”
At the resumed sitting of the court on Thursday, , Okechukwu through his lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, told the court about a plan of his client to enter a plea bargain with the EFCC.
Ojukwu also sought to withdraw his earlier preliminary objection filed on April 24, 2024, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the charge.
“In the interest of justice, we are urging the court to strike out the motion because the prosecution has not responded to it,” he said.
The prosecution counsel did not oppose the withdraw of the application.
Consequently, Justice Ogundare struck out the application, having been withdrawn by the defence, and also adjourned the case till June 5, 2024.
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Asake’s father cries out for help amid health crisis

Fatai Odunsi, father of popular Nigerian singer Asake, has publicly appealed for financial assistance after suffering from a partial stroke.Nigerian real estate investment opportunities
In a video circulating on social media, Odunsi alleged that his son, Asake, had neglected him since his illness began in March 2022.
He claimed that despite several attempts to reach the singer, he had not received any response.
“The last time I set my eyes on him was March 2022 when my sickness started. If I called Asake, he won’t pick. Please help me, it is your help that I need,” he said.
Odunsi is now calling on Nigerians to support him with funds for his medical treatment.
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I have forgiven Baba Tee for sleeping with my wife – Ijoba Lande

Actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, says he has forgiven his colleague Babatunde Tayo, aka Baba Tee, for sleeping with his wife, Dara.
Lande recently accused Baba Tee of sleeping with his wife. Baba Tee initially denied the allegation but later admitted to having a “short” sexual experience with Dara.
Baba Tee had asked for Lande’s forgiveness, claiming he was not aware that Dara was married.
Responding to his plea, Lande said he has forgiven Baba Tee.
In a video message shared via his social media, Lande said, “Thank you so much everyone for your concern and your support. And I want to use this opportunity to say Baba Tee, I have forgiven you from the bottom of my heart. I swear to Almighty Allah.”
Lande revealed in an interview with media personality Daddy Freeze that he has eight videos of other men sleeping with his estranged wife, Dara, aside his colleague, Baba Tee, who recently admitted sleeping with her.
He noted that it was so painful watching the men have rough sex with his wife.
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Burna Boy clinches new Platinum Certification in France

Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has earned the prestigious Platinum SNEP Certification in France for his featured vocals on French-Congolese singer Dadju Nsungula’s hit single “Donne-moi l’accord”.
Although the collaboration was released in 2019, it has continued to resonate strongly with listeners.
This achievement marks yet another major milestone for Burna Boy, who has been steadily cementing his status as one of the most sought-after global features in the music industry.
The Grammy-winning had earlier in the year 2025, earned an RIAA gold certification for his song ‘Alone’ , one of the songs off the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack album.
The “African Giant” crooner had also broken new ground as the first artiste to appear on the cover of the newly launched Billboard France Magazine, marking a historic moment for African music.
With this latest platinum certification, Burna Boy has now achieved six RIAA certifications and four solo plaques, reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s leading global music icons.
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