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Alleged $1m Fraud: P-Square’s Peter Lied About Education, Royalties, Bank Access–Defence Lawyer

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In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing fraud trial involving Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square and their former manager Jude Okoye, the defence counsel, Clement Onwuenwunor, SAN, on Friday accused Peter of deliberately misleading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with false and contradictory claims.

The EFCC had arraigned the defendant alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd on a four-count charge.

In one of the counts, Jude and his Northside Music Limited allegedly dishonestly converted the sum of $767,544.15 to his use.

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The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

In his evidence in chief on May 16, Peter had narrated how he was allegedly defrauded by his brother Jude and Northside Entertainment.

However during cross examination, on Friday, defence lawyer, Onwuenwunor pointedly told the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi that Peter’s testimony was riddled with inconsistencies and outright fabrications intended to mislead the EFCC and tarnish the reputation of the defendant, Jude Okoye.

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During a heated cross-examination, the defence discredited Peter’s earlier statement to the EFCC in which he described himself as a graduate of the University of Abuja.

Contrary to that claim, Onwuenwunor revealed that Peter had, in fact, dropped out of the institution.

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When confronted with the discrepancy between his oral claims and written EFCC testimony, Peter attempted to backtrack, stating that he had only said he “attended” the university.

However, the defence tendered the EFCC’s documented records in which Peter specifically described himself as a “graduate,” prompting him to admit in open court that he had not completed his studies.

Onwuenwunor further presented documentary evidence proving that Peter and his twin brother Paul were not only aware of but also had signatory access to Northside Entertainment Limited accounts.

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Contrary to Peter’s earlier claim that Jude Okoye was the sole signatory and that he had no access to financial dealings, the defence produced a bank mandate clearly stating that Jude was a Category A signatory, while Peter and Paul were Category B signatories.

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The defence counsel also submitted bank statements that showed Peter personally withdrew large sums in both naira and dollars from the company’s account.

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There were also multiple direct transfers made to him by Jude Okoye. These records stood in direct contradiction to Peter’s sworn statement that he never benefited financially from the company or from any deals executed under Jude’s management.

Onwuenwunor also questioned Peter over his claim regarding royalty payments from Mad Solutions, the company handling the P-Square music catalogue.

Peter had previously testified that he was unaware of the contract with Mad Solutions and had only received $25,000 and $20,000 in royalty payments, implying that Jude had siphoned the larger share.

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But the defence countered the narrative by presenting documents to the court confirming that the agreement with Mad Solutions was signed by all three parties—Jude, Peter, and Paul—and that each had equal entitlement to royalty payments.

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The document contrary to Peter’s assertion, according to the defence, revealed that he actually received $4,330.47 and $5,837.35 as his first and second payments, respectively—figures far lower than the $25,000 and $20,000 he claimed under oath.

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“Peter’s testimony before the EFCC is riddled with lies and misrepresentations. He has made multiple assertions that have now been shown to be false under cross-examination. This is not just a matter of forgetfulness. This is an intentional effort to mislead investigators and this honourable court,” Onwuenwunor told the court.

Justice Oshodi, while admitting several of the bank documents and EFCC statements into evidence, advised the defence to ensure all documents are made available to the prosecution ahead of further proceedings.

If you intend to use a document, make it available to them to make the trial faster,” the judge said.

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The trial was adjourned to October 10 and 17, 2025, for continuation of trial.

 

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‘We Don’t Monitor Such Record’ —GWR Rejects Nigerian Adult Entertainment Star’s Marathon Sex Attempt

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The Guinness World Records, GWR, has rejected plans by controversial Nigerian adult entertainment star, Mandy Kiss, to set a world record by having sex with 100 men at a time.

Mandy Kiss had earlier in an Instagram post announced her plan to attempt to have sex with 100 men.

The event is scheduled for October 30, 2025, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.

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The development has sparked controversy on social media with many questioning her moral values.

READ ALSO:Canada-based Nigerian Sets Guinness World Record For Longest Leadership Lesson

However reacting to the trending news under a promotional flyer shared by @Naija_PR on X, Guinness World Record distance itself from the attempt.

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The organisation noted that it doesn’t monitor such records.

“This is not a record we monitor,” GWR stated under the post.

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VDM Mobilises Ratel Movement For Nationwide Community Service

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Nigerian controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has begun mobilising his followers under the banner of the Ratel Movement for a nationwide community service.

In a viral video shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, VDM said the movement would commence monthly sanitisation of communities from Saturday, November 29, 2025.

According to him, the new civic initiative is aimed at tackling environmental decay and promoting patriotism among Nigerian youths.

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“Starting from the 29th of November, 2025, which will be on a Saturday, we the Ratel Movement are taking over Nigeria, we are shutting down this country.

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“That being said, we are not shutting down in terms of violence, we are shutting it down in terms of impact,” he said.

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VDM explained that the activities would include cleaning public spaces, clearing drainages, rehabilitating school facilities, and other grassroots community services.

“We are going to start what has never been seen before in Nigeria. We are going to be moving from just being on social media claiming to be Ratels to presenting ourselves in real life and impacting our society,” he said.

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Davido Gifts Wife Chioma 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma Adeleke, a 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.

The luxury SUV, recently released to the market, is valued at over $150,000 (N240 million), depending on specifications.

The 2025 model features a new design and electric options, representing a significant upgrade from previous versions.

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In a video posted on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, Davido said he traded in an older model and added funds to purchase the new vehicle.

READ ALSO:Video: Davido Clarifies Viral Video Warri incident

Presenting the G-Wagon to Chioma, he described the gesture as his way of giving her “only the best”.

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Chioma, who appeared visibly delighted, received the car months after the couple’s high-profile white wedding in Miami on August 10, 2025.

The wedding, the last in a series of three ceremonies, reportedly cost about $3.7 million and drew notable figures from politics, business and entertainment.

 

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