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Brothers at war: Jude Okoye arraigned, remanded in prison over fresh charges of ‘$1m, £34,000 fraud’

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Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, has been remanded in prison after his arraignment on fresh charges of $1,019,763.87 and £34,537.59 fraud.

On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed fresh four-count charge alleging that Okoye “dishonestly converted” funds received as music proceeds from three companies to his own use.

According to the charges, Okoye’s actions were intended to permanently deprive his brother Peter ‘Mr. P’ Okoye of his benefits from the payment.

The charges, dated January 27, 2025, specifically stated that Okoye and his company Northside Music Limited converted the following amounts:

“$767,544.15 paid by Lex Records Limited as payment for music digital distribution/publishing royalties. £34,537.59 paid by Lex Records Limited as payment for music digital distribution/publishing royalties,” it reads in part.

“$133,566.49 paid by Kobalt Music Services Limited as payment for music digital distribution/publishing royalties.

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“$118,652.23 paid by Mech Limited as payment for music digital distribution/publishing royalties.”

The EFCC alleged that Okoye’s actions contravene sections 278 and 285 of the criminal law of Lagos State of 2011.

On Tuesday, Okoye, who appeared before Ramon Oshodi, a justice of the Ikeja high court,  pleaded “not guilty” to the charges.

Clement Onwuenwunor, the defence counsel, informed the court that Okoye has a similar case ongoing at the Ikoyi court and has been granted bail.

He argued that the dispute is between Okoye and his Psquare brothers and that his client is a prominent entertainer who would not jump bail.

The lawyer asked the court to grant bail to Okoye pending the start of his trial.

However, MK Bashiru, the prosecuting lawyer, opposed the request, stating that he is yet to file a response to the bail application.

In his ruling, Oshodi said he cannot “hastily grant the bail application” because he needs to be fully aware of the filing.

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The judge asked the prosecuting counsel to file a response to the bail application pending the hearing on March 6.

The trial was scheduled for May 16 and 23.

Okoye’s latest ordeal comes barely a day after he was granted N100 million bail over alleged fraud charges.

Last week, he was arraigned by EFCC on charges of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.

He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges and was remanded in the Ikoyi correctional facility by Alexander Owoeye, the judge of a federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos.

ORIGIN OF CONTROVERSY

The controversy began in 2017 with the feud between Paul Okoye and his twin brother Peter. The rift led the brothers to split their group Psquare and pursue solo careers.

The twins were said to have parted ways after a disagreement on the role of Jude — their older brother who was their manager then.

Though they reunited in November 2021, their reconciliation was short-lived.

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In August 2024, Paul revealed another fallout, accusing Peter of orchestrating his arrest by the anti-graft commission.

Peter, however, denied the allegations and accused Jude of diverting millions of dollars from their joint account into a secret company.

He said he was left with no choice but to involve the EFCC after Paul asked him to “do your worst” during their last conversation on the matter.

Responding to the accusations, Jude said he had done everything possible, even “sacrificing himself,” to mend the rift between his brothers.

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Aisha Achimugu: From Business Powerhouse to Paris Style Icon

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Paris has always had a way of making fashion feel less like clothing and more like theatre. And when the world’s style aristocracy gathered for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, Nigerian high flying businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, arrived with the kind of polished glamour that commands attention without demanding it.

Against the timeless backdrop of the French capital, Achimugu stepped into the world of Paris Fashion Week in a look that married sophistication with modern femininity. Her ensemble was defined by a refined silhouette, impeccable tailoring and the kind of carefully considered styling in which every detail appeared deliberate. The proportions were elegant, the finish luxurious, while her accessories added just the right measure of sparkle and personality.

Her beauty look complemented rather than competed with the outfit. Immaculately styled hair, luminous makeup and a poised, confident bearing completed the picture, allowing the clothes to retain their quiet authority. It was a lesson in restraint: nothing appeared excessive, yet every element, from the jewellery to the finishing touches, contributed to the overall effect.

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The real strength of Achimugu’s Paris appearance, however, was in the details. The interplay of texture and silhouette gave the look dimension, while the accessories provided those subtle flashes of glamour associated with the best society dressing. There was an understanding of proportion, balance and occasion, a recognition that at Paris Fashion Week, being noticed is not necessarily about wearing the loudest look in the room.

For Achimugu, fashion has never seemed like an afterthought. It is part of the persona, the jewellery, the sculpted silhouettes, the luxurious textures, the immaculate finishing and that unmistakable confidence of a woman comfortable in her own skin.

Her Paris appearance offered yet another glimpse into the glamorous lifestyle of the Felak Concept Group boss, whose public persona has over the years straddled business, philanthropy, high society and fashion.

In the city, amid the fashion houses and international style elite, Achimugu appeared more than as a spectator but as a Nigerian woman confidently occupying a global fashion space. Her look spoke in the sophisticated language of Parisian dressing, polished, assured and intentionally glamorous, while retaining the unmistakable confidence of a woman bringing her own sense of style to the occasion.

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And as the lights of Paris dimmed on another fashionable season, her appearance left behind the unmistakable impression of a woman who understands that fashion, at its most powerful, is as much about presence as it is about clothes.

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70-year-old ex-Kogi senator Ocheja marries best friend’s granddaughter

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A video from the wedding of former Kogi East Senator Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja and his new wife has surfaced online.

According to a report by Punch Online, the white wedding was held in Abuja on September 19, 2026

Ocheja, 70, is said to have held his traditional wedding with his new wife, identified simply as Winifred, on September 13.

The traditional ceremony was followed by their white wedding on September 19.

Ocheja is seen in the video dressed in matching colours with Winifred as they danced together.

The former senator appeared cheerful as the couple shared an intimate moment while guests watched and celebrated with them.

A photo from their white wedding has also surfaced online, showing Ocheja dressed in a white suit and black bow tie.

Winifred, said to be the granddaughter of Ocheja’s best friend, wore a sparkly wedding gown and held a bouquet as she posed beside her husband.

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Ocheja is a Law graduate from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. He ventured into politics in the early 2000s.

He represented Kogi east senatorial district in the national assembly between 2011 and 2015 under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Ocheja later resigned from the PDP and announced that he had joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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How I manage Davido’s finances, spending habits — Sharon Adeleke

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Sharon Ademefun Adeleke, the elder sister of Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has revealed how she manages her brother’s finances and her unconventional approach to marriage.

Sharon disclosed this while appearing on the Morayo Show, adding that she regularly discusses Davido’s finances with him, particularly his spending on cars and jewellery.

“One of the major things I’m always getting on my brother is jewellery and cars. My God!” she said.

“Me and him will sit down. We will have a finance meeting every week because I think it is important for him to know how his money is being spent.

“And I will now say, ‘David, please, no more cars, no more jewellery.’ Twenty-four hours later, you will start seeing it on the blogs that he bought another car.”

Sharon, a mother of three, also spoke about her marriage, saying she made it clear to her husband from the outset that she did not intend to follow a traditional approach.

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“When I met my husband, I explained to him that there isn’t going to be a traditional kind of marriage,” she said.

“I remember, I think in the first few months of us dating, I cooked and all the things. When he was eating, I was like, ‘Oh babe, are you enjoying the food?’ He said yes.

“And I said, ‘Good. Now you know I know how to cook, but I don’t like cooking, and I hope that’s not going to be a problem.”

The entrepreneur revealed how she built her wig-making business. She said she learnt to make wigs out of frustration with the difficulty of securing skilled hairstylists and wig makers, who were often fully booked.

“I learnt how to make wigs because I was frustrated because really good hairstylists and wig makers are always busy. Even if you drop your things with them, every week they will still be busy,” she said.

“So, one day I said, ‘What is this wig making? Let me just try.’ At that time, there was maybe one video or two compared to now, when if you go on YouTube, you can find thousands of videos about wig making.

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“I was heavily pregnant and very bored, so my husband took me to the beauty shop, and I bought all the pieces. I just started trying, and then I started doing it more and more. Then my friends started asking me to make wigs for them.”

Sharon said she believes people sometimes discover their businesses unexpectedly rather than through careful planning.

“I’m a big believer that when God gives you a business, you kind of fall into it sometimes. It is not something that you planned,’ she said.

“When I started going into it, I started going for training all over the world.”

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