Popular Nigerian singer Chike has accused a social media user, Chioma Nneoma Ochibili, of allegedly defrauding him.

In a series of posts on X Monday morning, Chike claimed that he gave Chioma $20,000 for a business but she didn’t meet her own end of the bargain.

The music star said he found out that he may have been defrauded very late.

He wrote, “Chioma Nneoma Ochibili, so you are a thief? That’s how they do. They will tell you they are doing certain business. Her business is to survive on your money.

“$50,000 in the air . $20,000 of my hard earned money I didn’t see either. How do I find out this late that I’m just another person she has duped. Even me I de laugh myself.”

He warned his followers not to do any business with alleged fraudster.

Responding to questions about the nature of his transaction with the alleged fraudster, Chike said that isn’t important and that the focus should be on the alleged fraud case.

“Whatever business chioma sells to you is not the issue . The big issue here is that the business does not even exist, which then equates to fraud,” he wrote.

The singer also revealed that he has initiated a process to recover the funds he allegedly lost to the alleged fraudster lady.

The alleged fraudster, Chioma Nneoma Ochibili is yet to respond to Chike’s allegations.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said that an opposition alliance involving Atiku Abubakar and a southern political figure could potentially unseat Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

He contended that a coalition ticket comprising Atiku and a notable southern politician, such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi, could considerably diminish the ruling party’s prospects in the next election.

“I am convinced that if we have a partnership with Atiku, possibly with Peter Obi, perhaps with Rotimi Amaechi, or any other individual from the South, Tinubu will be finished.

“This would mark the end of Tinubu’s foundation, not the APC,” Momodu expressed during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.

He asserted that Atiku’s enduring political aspiration and experience render him a formidable candidate should he become the opposition’s nominee.

“Based on my assessment, Atiku Abubakar – even among those who previously opposed him – is now being viewed favorably, as the enemy of your enemy is your friend.

“He has been preparing for this moment for a long time, similar to how Donald Trump was preparing for his presidency. Critics claimed Donald Trump was too old, yet he is now in his second term, which is quite ironic.

“I firmly believe that opposition politics is essential; there must be opposition candidates. However, Tinubu seems intent on running against himself, which I find illogical,” Momodu remarked.

When asked if he believes Atiku possesses the capability to defeat Tinubu in 2027, Momodu responded that the former vice president’s political framework and determination make him a formidable opponent.

He noted that the increasing trend of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) since Tinubu took office poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s democracy.

Momodu characterized this situation as “a tragic day for democracy,” cautioning that it could be perilous if the PDP is left with only a few governors.

Atiku, Obi and Amaechi, who were affiliated with different parties during the 2023 elections, have now united in their efforts aimed at challenging the ruling APC in the 2027 general election.

Tonto Dikeh marked Mother’s Day by expressing gratitude to her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, for making her a mother.

She also hit back at people who felt her post was inappropriate since Churchill is now married to someone else.

Tonto shared a video of her and her son King Andre relaxing at home with their dog and she wrote: "Churchill, thank you my Gee for making me a mother.

"One of the most beautiful part of my story and happy mothers day to your amazing mother. God bless you Big Church."

As her post sparked criticism from people who felt she was "doing too much",  she replied: "Doing too much? For the only man who has put a child in me?

"The world is truly a sick place and I'm grateful I don't let your opinions direct me. When e reach your turn, don't thank them.

"How wld you understand the meaning of joy/peace that makes no sense? How wld you understand healthy Co-parenting if I don't show you all.."

Ifeanyi Izeze, a pioneer member of the media team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has d!ed.

The de@th was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the Atiku media office, which noted that the former Vice President was thrown into mourning over the loss.

The statement explained that Izeze joined the media team of the then Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2006, from Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Ikot-Abasi, as the Office Manager.

He brought to bear on the work of the media team at that critical stage of Atiku’s political career, his wealth of experience in the media, Niger Delta and Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Ifeanyi trained as a geologist at the University of Port Harcourt up to postgraduate level, but carved a niche in journalism where he reported and wrote extensively on oil and gas industry in Nigeria for many years in the defunct Sunray, Anchor, and NewAge newspapers among others, before joining ALSCON.

In the Atiku Media Office, Ifeanyi was a senior member of the team and its pioneer Office Manager who helped shape the campaign policies of the Atiku Presidential Campaigns in the Niger Delta, particularly in the oil and gas sectors.

A man with a prodigious sense of humour and a born-again Christian of the Christ Embassy denomination, Ifeanyi was an ordained preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.

“May God give his family, friends, and colleagues the fortitude to bear his demise. Further details about his burial will be made public by his family. He left behind children, grandchildren and an elder and only surviving brother, Pastor Emeka Izeze of the Guardian Newspapers fame.

“May God grant Ifeanyi’s soul an eternal rest and forgive him his sins,” the statement concluded.

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that many people wrongly attribute power and outcomes to individuals instead of recognizing that events change only by the will of God.

Sanusi made this known at the Fola Adeola Annual Ramadan Lecture, explaining why he remained calm and steadfast after losing two of the most powerful positions.

The monarch, who spoke on resilience and faith, reflected on how his belief in God helped him navigate difficult periods following his suspension as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and his later removal as Emir of Kano.

Sanusi also cautioned against humiliating oneself in pursuit of favour from powerful individuals, noting that many people wrongly believe their fortunes depend entirely on others.

He said, “Too often in our lives, we attribute things to human beings, but they are all created. Remembering that situations are not permanent, that Allah changes your circumstances, helps you cope and conduct yourself.

“I’ve seen people who beg, cringe, and bow to human beings. They humiliate themselves because they feel this person is the one who holds the path to their position.

“I was suspended from being governor of the central bank. Three months later, I became an emir.

“Several years ago I was removed as emir; four years later, I came back. I’m now in the same palace, I’m on my throne. Yes, there are challenges but at the end of the day you hold on to God. You don’t panic.”

Sanusi said his time away from Kano after his dethronement was spent pursuing academic work to avoid situations that might have been humiliating.

He also emphasised that losing positions should not be seen as the end of one’s purpose in life, urging people to remain guided by their principles.

He added, “I think of all the things that could have happened if I was in Kano in the last four years, the humiliation I could have faced, the people I would have had to deal with, the people I would have had to report to, but God was so merciful, so kind. He took me away from that. He gave me a chance, I went and did a PhD and I’m back.

“If I’m taken away from positions, it’s not a big deal. At the end of the day, I ask myself, have I done anything to offend God?” he said.

“It’s better for you to leave there and keep to your principles than to stay there and earn the wrath of Allah.”

The 2026 Finalissima match between Argentina national football team and Spain national football team has been cancelled.

This new development was confirmed in a statement by UEFA on Sunday and the news has stunned football fans.

Reports said it was called off due to the team’s inability to reach an agreement with the World Champions.

It read: “After much discussion between UEFA and the organising authorities in Qatar, it is announced today that due to the current political situation in the region, the Finalissima between UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions Argentina cannot be played as hoped in Qatar 27 March.

“It is a source of great disappointment to UEFA and the organisers that circumstances and timing have denied the teams of the chance to compete for this prestigious prize in Qatar – a country that has demonstrated time and again its capability of staging world-class international events in state-of-the-art facilities.

“UEFA would like to express its deep gratitude to the organising committee and relevant authorities of Qatar for the work that has been put into trying to host the game and its certainty that peace will return to the region soon.”

It added: “The first option was to stage the match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on the original date with a 50:50 split of supporters in the stadium. This would have provided a world-class setting, befitting of such a prestigious event, but Argentina refused.

“The second was to stage the Finalissima over two legs – one at the Santiago Bernabeu on 27 March and the other in Buenos Aires during an international window before UEFA EURO and Copa America 2028, again offering a supporter split of 50:50 for the match in Madrid. This option was also rejected.

“Ultimately, UEFA sought a commitment from Argentina that, if a neutral venue in Europe could be found, the game could go ahead on 27 March, as planned and announced on 18 December 2025, or on the alternative date of 30 March. This proposal was also rejected.

“Argentina made a counter suggestion to play the game after the World Cup but, as Spain has no available dates, that option had to be ruled out. Finally, and contrary to the original agreed plan that the match would take place on 27 March, Argentina declared its availability to play exclusively on 31 March, a date which proved to be unworkable.

“As a result, and to UEFA’s regret, this edition of the Finalissima has been cancelled.”

An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) d!ed on Friday during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State.

The distribution programme was organised by the member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa.

Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC in Kano, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the command had commenced a thorough investigation into the k!lling.

“Yes, it is true. Consequently, the commandant has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. When we are done, we will release a press statement with the full details of the incident,” Abdullahi said in a telephone interview with The PUNCH.

Moreover, the lawmaker Doguwa alleged that hoodlums attempted to disrupt the distribution exercise, leading to the de@th of the officer. 

“I was informed that some hoodlums attempted to cause disorder during the distribution, an incident that resulted in the de@th of a security officer of the Civil Defence Corps,” he said.

The lawmaker expressed shock over the development and condoled with the NSCDC, the family of the deceased, and the people of Tudun Wada.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Civil Defence Corps, the family of the deceased, and the entire people of Tudun Wada Local Government Area. May Allah have mercy on him and forgive him,” he added.

Doguwa called on security agencies to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice, while urging the public to desist from spreading false claims linking him to the attack.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has predicted that Bola Tinubu may soon begin to worry as some people around him reveal their true intentions in the coming months.

Momodu, who claimed to be a prophet recounted that former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola abandoned Tinubu for the ADC despite being close allies in the past.

He spoke while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.

According to Momodu: “Nobody knows Tinubu better than Rauf Aregbesola, he was governor in Osun State for eight years and commissioner for works in Lagos State, he’s now in ADC.

“Look at the preponderance of senators, members of the House and everybody now trooping in.

“Let me give you a prediction again, you know I’m a prophet, I was born and named Joseph at birth in Ile-Ife, I’m telling you that in the coming weeks and months, Tinubu will begin to lose sleep when he seeks the true colour of human beings, they will show him.

“All those people who are expecting something from him today they are pretending like the rattle snake waiting and hoping that they will get something. When they can no longer get it they will seek their fortune elsewhere.

“Even right now, their own Vice President, a very cerebral gentleman is at a crossroad, APC does not know if it can risk a Muslim-Muslim ticket again.

“In the coming weeks and coming months, Tinubu will begin to lose sleep when he sees the true colour of human beings.”

Nigerian singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has stirred speculation about a potential departure from Mavin Records after publicly criticizing label boss Don Jazzy in a heated social media rant.

Crayon, in a series of 𝕏 posts, also criticised the leadership of Mavin Records, including the label’s chief operating officer (COO), Tega Oghenejobo.

Taking a swipe at Don Jazzy, Crayon wrote, “Don Jazzy na my boy!!!!!! Una dey maddddd!!?? Shayennnnn sharayyyyyy333,” before turning to Tega with a harsher remark, “Tega highest criminal!!!!!!!!!”

He also claimed that he lost his mother due to the label, an allegation he did not expand on.

Crayon, who was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records, in May 2019, also threatened the label, saying, “Mavin is going down!!!!!!”.

However, it remains unclear whether Crayon’s 𝕏 account was compromised, as he has continued posting on Instagram without indicating that his account was hacked.

In a post on his Instagram page, the singer also shared details of what appears to be a new venture called Olodum Entertainment, along with a new booking email address.