Cubana Chief Priest Recounts Being Trapped in Hotel Elevator in Benin

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Nigerian socialite Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Chief Priest, has complained about the condition of roads in Benin City, Edo State.
It was reported that the businessman shared his concerns in a post on Instagram, where he described some roads in the city as being in poor condition.

According to Chief Priest, the bad roads were not limited to less developed areas, as he claimed that some parts of the Government Reserved Area (GRA) also had roads in need of attention.

He further mentioned the road leading to the Government House, describing its condition as extremely poor.

Chief Priest also recounted an unpleasant experience at Protea Hotel in Benin, claiming that he became trapped inside the hotel’s elevator.

He said the experience contributed to what he described as a bad overall experience during his time in Benin.

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The socialite urged people to pray for Benin, saying the city needs help based on what he experienced during his visit.

Comparing Benin with Owerri, Imo State, Chief Priest acknowledged that Owerri also has some bad roads, particularly on certain streets.

However, he said the condition of Owerri compared with what he experienced in Benin made his hometown appear like Europe.

He wrote: “Benin Wey there GRA get bad roads, even there government house road Dey extremely bad, there elevator for protea hotel trap me inside, it was a total bad experience in Benin . Pray for Benin them really need help, Owerri get some bad roads oh especially streets but my Owerri be like Europe to Benin.”

Tems: ‘I Didn’t Want to Be in the Spotlight, I Wanted My Private Life’

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up on her early struggles with fame and the attention that came with her growing music career.
It was reported that Tems made the disclosure while speaking on an episode of The Boost Podcast, where she recalled that she was uncomfortable with being recognized publicly despite wanting to succeed as a musician.

The singer said she initially tried to keep her identity private and maintain a normal life away from public attention.

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According to her, she sometimes denied being Tems when fans recognized her, especially at airports and other public places.

She explained that she was afraid of losing the private life she had before becoming widely known.

However, as her music career grew and more people began recognizing her, she found it increasingly difficult to stay away from the spotlight.

She eventually began adjusting to the attention that came with her success.

She said: “I would go to the airport and people say, ‘You’re Tems.’ I will be like, ‘No, I’m not Tems.’ I was so afraid, I wanted to continue my secret life, and I was like, ‘God please, I don’t want to be in the spotlight.”

Don Jazzy Reacts to Reports of Welcoming Baby With Ayra Starr’s Mother

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Nigerian music executive and producer, Don Jazzy, has reacted to a social media claim alleging that he is expecting a child with the mother of singer Ayra Starr.

The claim was made by an 𝕏 user identified as AJ, who shared a photo and video showing Don Jazzy with Ayra Starr’s mother.

The user attached a caption claiming that the pair were celebrating because they were preparing to welcome a baby together.

“Don Jazzy and Ayra Starr’s mum happily celebrate as they prepare to welcome their unborn baby,” the post reads.

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Don Jazzy responded to the post by cautioning the X user over the claim.

He wrote: “Let me first tag and beg your family members to talk sense to you now o.”

In other news, Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up on the legal action taken against a man who spread false information claiming that his family had lost their daughter, Adejare Kosoko.

The singer spoke about the incident during an appearance on the One 54 Podcast.

Adekunle Gold said he is prepared to deal with whatever is said about him because public attention comes with his career, but he draws the line when false claims involve his daughter.

IGP Orders Fresh Investigation Into Mohbad’s Death

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a request by the family of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, for a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death
It was reported that the family made this known through its lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, in a statement issued on September 29, 2026.

According to the lawyer, the family submitted the petition to the Inspector-General of Police on April 14, 2026, while it was received at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on May 7.

The petition raised concerns over issues identified in the earlier investigation and called for a fresh examination of the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.

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Following the submission, the Inspector-General approved the request and directed that it be forwarded to the Lagos State Police Command for further action.

The family was subsequently informed that the matter had been assigned to officers of the Special Enquiry Bureau, who were tasked with carrying out further investigations.

The lawyer said a representative of the Aloba family had already been invited by the new investigative team and had begun engaging with the officers handling the case.

Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.

His death triggered widespread public concern and led to investigations by the police and other authorities into the circumstances surrounding his final hours.