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Popular singer, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy of the Psquare, has bemoaned the excruciating economic hardship in the country, especially the hike in petroleum products.

The ‘Reason With Me’ crooner lamented that he bought his first car for N120,000 many years ago but currently spends N3 million monthly on buying diesel.

Describing the economic situation as a “total madness”, Rudeboy said he can’t imagine what the poor are going through.

On his Instagram story, he wrote, “I bought my first car 120k naira years back and I was very proud of that… Now I spend 3m naira on diesel for just a month… Total madness.

“Only God knows what a common man is going through.”

Former Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate, Pere Egbi has boldly refused any meeting that will warrant him being in the same space with his colleague, Alex Unusual.

Leading Reporters recalls that the duo had an intense altercation over a bed space during their stay in Biggie’s house.  Pere angrily flipped Alex out of the bed she was lying in.

When asked about his fight with Alex Unusual in a viral video on Friday, Pere denied knowing her.

However, speaking during an interview with Miracle OP on Monday, Pere stated that he would prefer to engage in a conversation with the devil than with Alex, noting that his decision to distance himself from her is a deliberate choice.

Pere said: “I will avoid the seat. Even if Jesus comes down. I will tell him to bring someone else who I offended. I would rather sit down with the devil before I sit down with Alex.

“That’s how much I don’t want to sit down with her. Let everyone stay where they are, avoid me. No grudges, I just don’t want that energy.”

Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, aka Baye, has said she would give N12 million to her church as tithe from the N120 million prize money she won from the reality show.

Leading Reporters recalls that Ilebaye, a 22-year-old Kogi-born model, beat five other finalists to emerge winner of the BBNaija All Stars season on October 1, 2023.

She was presented with a cheque for N120 million and a brand-new car at the prize presentation ceremony.

IIebaye has now said she would give part of the money to her church to express gratitude to God for her victory.

She disclosed this while fielding questions from fans over the weekend.

“Once the N120 million gets to my account, I won’t buy anything; I will give my tithe to God to thank him for the grace he gave me,” Ilebaye said.

Big Brother Naija reality show star, Pere Egbi has revealed his preference between colleagues, Mercy Eke and KimOprah.

In the latest episode of Clout Africa’s Getting Persona, Cross asked Pere who he preferred if he were to choose between KimOprah and Mercy, and without hesitation, Pere picked the latter.

Cross asked: “Pere, be honest if you were to choose between Mercy Eke and KimOprah, who would you choose?”

Pere responded: “Mercy Eke 1000 times. I’ll choose Mercy Eke aka Lamborghini.”

houseguest KimOprah is in an entanglement triangle with best friends, Cross and Pere during her three-week stint in the just concluded BBNaija All Stars season.

Pere’s inability to admit that she later ditched him for Cross made him engage in a verbal altercation with Doyin who confronted him with the harsh reality.

However, Pere later found solace in Mercy Eke towards the twilight of the show.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Yobe State has confirmed the arrest of a 65-year-old man, Mohammed Baburam, who allegedly chained and starved his wife for one year in Potiskum.

The Command’s spokesman, DSC Bala Garba, made this known in an interview with the newsmen in Damaturu on Friday.

Images of the chained 40-year-old woman, who is a mother of four, went viral in the state, prompting residents and civil society groups to demand the immediate arrest of Baburam.

Garba said Baburam was arrested on Wednesday following a tip-off from Dabo-Aliyu Stadium area, where the suspect and his victim reside.

“ Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect only feeds his wife once every day.

”The suspect also said that he chained his wife because she has some mental health issues,” he said.

The spokesman said the command had drafted forensic experts and a doctor to ascertain the health status of the victim.

He said that the suspect would be charged to court after investigation.

Singer, Esegine Allen, aka Orezi has asserted that afrobeats music without him is “not worth listening to”.

Speaking in an interview with Gehn Gehn TV, Orezi who has been quiet for some years, vowed to make a comeback and “dominate” the Nigerian music industry.

Describing himself as a lion, the ‘Shoki’ crooner boasted that his next single would be a hit.

He said, “Afrobeats without me are not worth listening to. A lion cannot miss the hunt. On my shoulders I would carry afrobeats to the next level and I will dominate.

“The difference between me and other artistes is that I am different. I don’t follow rules. Rules are for regular artistes. I am Orezi.”

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Owodunni Ibrahim aka Primeboy is currently in custody.

The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Thursday, said Primeboy turned himself in.

LEADING REPORTERS recalls that Primeboy was recently declared wanted by the Police over the controversy surrounding the death of singer, death of Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad.

DSP Benjamin said Primeboy was taken into custody immediately he showed up.

The post reads, “Following his being declared wanted, Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy has turned himself in.

“He has, immediately, been taken into custody for interrogation and other necessary actions.

“The Lagos State Police Command once again assures family, friends, fans of Mohbad and the general public that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring a most diligent investigation.

“The Command equally assures that all persons found culpable in the death of Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad will definitely be brought to justice”.

A magistrate court in the Yaba area of Lagos State has remanded Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry.

The duo will remain in custody for 21 days.

The Lagos State Police Command had sought a 30-day remand for Fashola and the others to complete their ongoing investigation.

However, Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun ruled that a 21-day remand would suffice.

Nigerian rapper, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has said he would turn himself in to be investigated over allegations linking him to the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad if the security agencies can guarantee his safety.

LEADING REPORTERS recalls that there have been calls for Naira Marley to be investigated over Mohbad’s death for allegedly sponsoring hoodlums to bully and threaten the late singer after he exited his record label, Marlian Music controversially in 2022.

Speaking in an interview with Reno Omokri on Wednesday night, Naira Marley said he was ready to submit himself for investigations on the condition that his safety is guaranteed.

He said he has been out of the country since August 31, 2023, and only found out about Mohbad’s death on social media.

He said, “I was out of Nigeria from the 31st of August. I’ve been with my family up till date. I haven’t been to Nigeria [since then] that’s one.

“Two, He [Mohbad] has left Marlian Music since… I don’t know the particular date but since 2022, he has left Marlian Music. We’ve not stopped him from dropping music or anything. He has been working with one PR [firm] or something like that ever since.

“So, when I heard about his death, it was shocking to me. I was out of the country as well. So, I have to find out what was wrong with him just as much as everybody is trying to find out. So, I’m just finding out what was wrong with him online. I’m seeing all the lies too. But we’ve to focus on the fact that: who was he with? How did he die?

“If you’re blaming me, how did I kill him? I have nothing to do with his death or whatsoever. I was so hurt when I heard that. I’ve nothing whatsoever to do with his death.”

Naira Marley added: “I am willing to return to Nigeria to answer questions if the police can guarantee my safety.

“I don’t belong to any cult. I don’t know what a cult is. I have been running away from all these people. I’m actually anti-cult.”

The police have launched an investigation into Mohbad’s demise.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said he has also invited the Department of State Services to join the investigation.