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Alleged N1.3b Fraud: Why I cried out — Peter Okoye

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Nigerian music star, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, has spoken again about the alleged betrayal and financial misappropriation by his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, saying it took him over two decades to speak up — and the delay nearly cost him everything.

Just hours after testifying before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, Mr P, in an X statement, shared a deeply personal post about enduring years of silence under the guise of family loyalty.

“Don’t let ‘family’ be the reason you’re drowning in silence. I did — for over 20 years plus. And it almost cost me everything,” Peter wrote. “But now I know better — love doesn’t manipulate, loyalty doesn’t betray, and family does not steal from you. Family that steals and breaks you isn’t family at all.”

The 43-year-old singer continued, “A real family doesn’t drain you, shame you, discriminate against you, or ignore your pain. My sanity matters. My mental health is a priority. If it costs my mental health, then it’s too expensive.”

Don’t let ‘family’ be the reason you’re drowning in silence. I did — for over 20 years plus. And it almost cost me everything. But now I know better — love doesn’t manipulate, loyalty doesn’t betray, and family does not steal from you. Family that steals and breaks you isn’t…

— Mr Psquare (@PeterPsquare) April 15, 2025

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P-Square Royalties, Tampered Records

On Monday, at the Federal High Court in Lagos, Peter alleged that Jude had covertly registered Northside Music Limited to collect and control digital royalties from their group, P-Square, without the knowledge or consent of its members.

Peter, appearing before Justice Alexander Owoeye, said he only discovered the company while investigating royalty discrepancies years after the group’s initial split in 2017. He revealed that the company was registered under Jude’s name and his wife’s — with her holding 80% ownership.

“All our earnings from P-Square were funnelled into accounts controlled solely by Jude,” Peter claimed. “From 2017 to 2021, when we were apart, I had no access to anything. Jude was the only signatory,” he added.

The singer further alleged that backend royalty data had been manipulated, significantly reducing the value of their catalogue. “What used to bring in $8,000 per month was now reduced to about $500. When I asked for financial records, I was told my money was with people in South Africa,” he stated.

According to him, this lack of transparency cost them not just revenue but also business opportunities. “I wasn’t even asking for the money — just access to our data,” Peter explained.

Suspicious of foul play, he consulted lawyer Festus Keyamo, SAN (now Aviation Minister), who suggested a revenue-sharing formula. When that failed, he hired another lawyer, Mr Afolabi, and submitted a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Northside Music, Property Dealings

One of the charges levelled against Jude and Northside Music Ltd. is the alleged purchase of an Ikoyi property worth ₦850 million, using funds suspected to be proceeds of crime — a violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

Another charge accuses Jude of converting over $1 million through a Bureau De Change, allegedly using Nigerian bank accounts to conceal the origin of the funds. The EFCC claims that Jude’s actions show a pattern of deliberate financial concealment. He has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges.

Peter said he discovered more “red flags” when potential buyers expressed interest in acquiring P-Square’s music catalogue in 2022. The resulting checks revealed tampered backend data, previously hidden transactions, and dual aggregator connections — both for P-Square and Jude’s company.

Peter is expected to be cross-examined when the trial continues on 4 June.

Background

Jude’s legal troubles began after his younger brother, Peter, filed a petition with the EFCC accusing him of mismanaging digital royalties from their former music group, P-Square.

On 26 February, the EFCC alleged that Jude had dishonestly converted funds meant for Peter, including large sums in dollars and pounds from companies like Lex Records Limited, Kobalt Music, and Mtech Limited. These payments were said to be royalties earned from P-Square’s digital music catalogue.

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Jude is now standing trial alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on a seven-count charge of money laundering. One of the charges alleges that in 2022, he and his company used money suspected to be from illegal sources to purchase a luxury property in Ikoyi, Lagos, worth ₦850 million. The charge states that Jude “did directly acquire a landed property known as No 5, Tony Eromosele Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos… which money you knew or reasonably ought to have known forms part of proceeds of unlawful act.”

Another charge accuses him of converting $1,019,762.87 through a Bureau De Change and transferring the funds into several Nigerian bank accounts in an effort to hide their true origin. According to the EFCC, this was done “with the aim of disguising or concealing the illicit origin of the funds.”

The EFCC maintains that these actions violate the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Jude has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty.

The long-running conflict between the Okoye brothers became public again in August 2024 when Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, confirmed that P-Square had split permanently. The group, which began in 1999 and dominated the Nigerian pop scene for over a decade, first parted ways in 2017 before briefly reuniting in 2021. However, that reconciliation was short-lived due to ongoing disputes over royalties and digital rights.

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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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