Renowned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has agreed to a request from Big Brother Naija's 'No Loose Guard' housemate, Wanni, to join her movie production team. During a conversation with fellow housemates on the current season 9 of the show, Wanni expressed her desire to be involved in Akindele's and Kunle Afolayan’s productions.
Wanni stated, “I want to be in Funke Akindele’s and Kunle Afolayan’s production. Funke Akindele is very big. The quality of her movies is top-notch, and she has been in the game. She’s an OG.”
An X user, @GloriaNapier9, shared the clip of Wanni’s request, tagging Akindele and encouraging her to consider it. She wrote, "@funkeakindele, your highness, ma. No one does it like you, please hear our baby’s request. Thank you in advance.”
In a now-viral post on X, Akindele confirmed her acceptance of Wanni's wish by resharing the video and adding, “Will be waiting. All the best, dear.”
Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has refused to provide further details regarding the allegations made by Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, accusing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) of demanding N15 million for preferential treatment in the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre, Lagos.
While addressing the Investigating Committee, VDM expressed his frustration, saying, "I don’t understand why I’m here when the person who made these allegations isn’t present. Bobrisky mentioned a godfather in the voice note. Maybe the godfather told him not to show up. He has disrespected this committee by not appearing."
Feeling under pressure, VDM added, "You’re already threatening me with arrest. If you detain me, I will remain in the cell. But if Bobrisky isn’t here, I won’t say anything. If I speak, may I die."
As of the time of this report, members of the committee were urging VDM to cooperate, assuring him that Bobrisky would also be required to face the panel.
American singer Selena Gomez has put an end to rumors of a breakup with her boyfriend, music producer Benny Blanco. Speculation about their split began circulating on social media after a friend of Selena’s made a post during Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Madison Square Garden, hinting that all of Selena’s friends were single.
In response, Selena shared a video of herself dancing at the concert on Instagram and tagged Benny Blanco, subtly dismissing the breakup rumors. Blanco also fueled the denial by posting a recent photo of himself with Selena at Disneyland.
Gomez confirmed her relationship with Benny Blanco in December 2023. Prior to that, she had brief relationships with The Weeknd in 2017 and Justin Bieber during their on-and-off romance.
Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. The lawsuit, announced on Bobrisky’s Instagram account, accuses VeryDarkMan of spreading false information through an AI-generated audio clip.
According to the lawsuit, Bobrisky’s legal team claims that the audio falsely portrays Bobrisky as being involved in illicit relationships with prominent individuals, including politicians and law enforcement officials. The suit alleges that VeryDarkMan used Bobrisky’s name and influence for personal gain by making unverified statements about his relationships with these high-profile figures.
The legal document states, “Our client has informed us that in your quest for social media stardom, you have continued to exploit his name, personality, and social media influence to create media buzz for your personal gains.” Bobrisky’s lawyers further accuse VeryDarkMan of publishing defamatory statements that disregard their client’s mental health, privacy, and constitutional rights.
The lawsuit details that VeryDarkMan recently released an AI-generated audio call, alleging it was a conversation between Bobrisky and an unnamed individual. Bobrisky denies ever having such a conversation and calls the audio clip defamatory and an attempt at blackmail. The legal team demands that VeryDarkMan delete the audio, issue a public apology in two national newspapers, and release a video apology on all his social media platforms.
Bobrisky’s lawyers also request that VeryDarkMan cease publishing any defamatory content and pay ₦1 billion in damages within 24 hours. They warn that failure to comply with these demands will result in legal proceedings in court.
The legal team asserts that the AI-generated recording is a fabrication aimed at damaging Bobrisky’s reputation. They emphasize that Bobrisky has not accused any agency or individual of wrongdoing, putting the burden of proof on VeryDarkMan to justify his claims. The lawsuit also references a previous viral audio in which Bobrisky allegedly stated that unnamed officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission collected ₦15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.
Bobrisky’s team concludes by stating that if VeryDarkMan does not adhere to the demands within 24 hours, they will proceed with legal action through the courts.
Bobrisky Files ₦1bn Defamation Lawsuit Against Verydarkman
Bobrisky Files ₦1bn Defamation Lawsuit Against Verydarkman
