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DSS To Detain Edo Comedian For 23 Days

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3 years ago

June 28, 2022

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The comedian and vlogger, Chukwu Emeka, popularly known on social media as Broda Mike, who was arrested by the Department of State Services on June 14, in Benin City, Edo State, is to be detained till July 7, 2022.

The lawyer to the comedian identified simply as Mr. Obo, confirmed to The PUNCH in a telephone conversation, Tuesday, that the DSS had a court order to detain Chukwu till July 7. This would make it 23 days from the day he was arrested.

“There is a court order remanding the guy. Until that time expires, there’s no way they can release him. He’s in custody based on the court order,” he said, adding that his remand till July 7 was an order from the Criminal Court two, Edo State.

The lawyer, upon his visit to him, also noted that the comedian was fine.

The PUNCH reported that the comedian, Broda Mike, had been posting videos on his social media page, most of which were recently addressing poor governance, and insecurity, among others.

Efforts to reach the Edo State Spokesperson for the DSS proved abortive. Meanwhile the DSS Spokesperson at its headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Peter Afunanya, who had not spoken in detail on the arrest of the comedian, only shared a video of Broda Mike with our correspondent.

In the video, Broda Mike was seen reporting on a communal clash that had reportedly taken place in Benin market.

The PUNCH also gathered that on June 11, there was panic as traders clashed in Benin market. It was gathered that at the New Benin Market area of Benin City, the Edo State capital, angry youths, mainly traders, went on a rampage after an Igbo trader was allegedly attacked with a machete by another trader of northern extraction during a fracas.

The trouble was said to have started after a brief argument between the two traders. The Igbo trader was said to have ordered the Hausa trader to leave the front of his stall. The Hausa trader, who felt slighted, allegedly drew his machete and inflicted several cuts on the Igbo trader.

While fingers point to the fact that this video report could be the basis for the DSS arresting the comedian, others on social media were of the opinion that Broda Mike was arrested for using his skits to campaign against bad governance in the country.

Meanwhile, human rights activist and presidential aspirant of the African Action Congress has continued to call for the release of the comedian.

In a Facebook post, Sowore, reacting to the recent development, said, “the DSS has granted access to a family lawyer and #BrodaMike’s sister to see him. The good news is that he’s in high spirits.

“They’ve now claimed that a “Court Order” was obtained from an Edo State High Court to detain him till July 7, this is unacceptable.

“If he committed any offence(s), they’ve had enough time since June 14 to complete investigations and charge him to court, and so that we can get him out on bail. This is classic DSS arbitrary detention method/strategy.”

“DSS must release #BrodaMike immediately since there are no valid charges against him,” he said.

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Music Earnings Couldn’t Have Sponsored My Wedding To Otedola’s Daughter – Mr Eazi

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8 hours ago

August 22, 2025

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Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi has insinuated that his music earnings alone couldn’t have covered the expenses of his wedding to actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.

The ‘Leg Over’ crooner stated this while reacting to an X user who claimed that he was trying to recoup his wedding expenses by releasing his new single, ‘Cassanova.’

Reacting, Mr Easy said, “U think sey music go fit pay for that wedding my G? lol”.

However, another X user stated that Mr Eazi’s earnings from 2018 could have sponsored the wedding.

Responding, the singer explained that he had a successful hit-run in 2017-2018, but it was his most financially challenging year in the past decade.

“You got a point tho, but 2017-18 is the brokest I’ve been in the last 9 years! But all the music I put out then enter like mad sha im really thankful,” he wrote.

DAILY POST reported that Mr Eazi and Temi held their wedding in a private Iceland ceremony recently.

The couple got engaged in April 2022 in London, England.

Mr Eazi has previously revealed that he met Temi through her elder sister, DJ Cuppy, who was his friend.

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Toughest Prison Is Home Without Peace’ – Naira Marley Gives Relationship Advice

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10 hours ago

August 22, 2025

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Controversial Nigerian singer and rapper, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has shared relationship advice for singles.

The Marlian boss urged single people to be very mindful of who they choose to date or marry, stressing that the toughest prison is a home without peace.

On his X handle, he wrote, “Be careful who you date and marry, the toughest prison is a home without peace.”

Naira Marley has kept his private life from the media. Despite revealing that he has twin daughters, Aishat and Simiat, the identity of their mother has remained a secret.

In April this year, popular Instagram model and TikToker, Sandra Benede, claimed that she is the mother of Naira Marley’s twins but later denied her claims.

Recall that Naira Marley and Sandra Benede sparked relationship rumours in 2022, after she wished him a happy birthday with a cozy video of them in bed.

The couple appeared to have since separated as they stopped hanging out and posting each other.

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Ayra Starr Replies Woman Who Accused Her Of ‘Dancing With Devil’

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11 hours ago

August 22, 2025

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Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has replied an American woman who accused her of “dancing with the devil.”

Ayra Starr had shared some photos on her X handle, lamenting about not knowing what to do with her breasts getting bigger. Reacting, the woman insinuated that Starr’s post about her private parts was influenced by her recent deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.

She claimed that it’s impossible to work with Jay-Z without dancing with the devil.

Sharing some photos of her breasts protruding out of her dress, Ayra Starr wrote, “Really dnt knw hw to act with these new tiddiesss.”

The woman then commented, “One thing about working with Jay Z you gotta dance with the devil baby…… Literally.”

Ayra Starr countered, “Back to sender babyyyy.”

DAILY POST reports that since joining Jay-Z’s Roc Nation last month, Ayra Starr has been a target of conspiracy theories.

In July, rumours emerged that there’s a clause in Ayra Starr’s five-year contract with Roc Nation, barring her from having a boyfriend or starting a family during the duration of the contract.

The singer swiftly debunked the rumours via her X handle.