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No Regrets Ending My Marriage, Says Tonto Dike
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has publicly shared her advice for single mothers, drawing from her own experiences and growth.
In an Instagram post, Dikeh addressed a message from a fellow single mother who sought guidance on coping with the challenges of raising a child post-divorce.
The inquiry came from a woman who expressed feelings of inadequacy and sought advice on how Dikeh managed when her ex-husband left her and their child.
The woman described herself as “a nobody aiming to be somebody soon,” seeking practical advice.
In her response, Dikeh clarified that she was the one who chose to leave her marriage for the sake of herself and her child, calling it the “best decision” she ever made.
She emphasized the importance of self-investment and personal growth, encouraging the woman to prioritize her well-being and that of her child while seeking God’s guidance.
Dikeh’s response read: “Good morning, First and foremost, I was the one who chose to walk away from my marriage, not the other way around. I needed to escape a difficult situation, not just for my sake, but for my child as well. Best decision I ever made. Remember, you have the power to become the person you aspire to be, as long as you commit to your growth and invest in yourself. Prioritize the well-being of your children while seeking guidance and strength from God. Sometimes the end of the road is the beginning of your blessings, but please, if your marriage is worth it, fight for your home. Take care.”
In a follow-up Instagram post, Dikeh shared a broader message to single mothers, acknowledging that she does not have all the answers but draws strength from love and faith.
She wrote: “Dear single mothers, I don’t have a manual for these things. I am neither a pro in this movement. My biggest teacher has been LOVE. I just let God do his thing, and his thing is enough for me. Draw strength from God, and most especially keep your family matters private.”
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N15m Bribery Scandal: I Will Not Say Anything If Bobrisky is Not Here, VeryDarkMan Tells Reps
VeryDarkMan, also known as Martins Otse, has declined to speak further on the allegations by Idris Okuneye, fondly called Bobrisky, that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Services demanded the sum of N15m from him to serve his prison term at a VIP Section of the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre, Lagos.
Invited to the podium to brief the Investigating Committee, VDM said, “I don’t know why I will be here and the person who made these allegations is not here.
“Bobrisky said in the voice note that there is a godfather. Maybe the godfather told him not to come. He has disrespected this committee by not coming here.
“You are already threatening me with arrest. If you detain me, I will stay in the cell.
“If Bobrisky is not here, I will not say anything. If I say anything, let me die,” he said.
At the time of filing this report, members of the committee were prevailing on him to speak on the allegations, assuring that Bobrisky would similarly face the panel.
Popular Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has confirmed that he had contact with controversial social media personality, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, in relation to legal issues Bobrisky faced earlier this year.
He also said that Bobrisky begged him for N3m to secure a VIP section at the Correctional Centre.
This clarification comes on Wednesday after Falana’s legal team, Falana & Falana Chambers, issued a letter to Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, demanding the retraction of defamatory statements made against Falz.
According to the letter, the controversial social media post suggested that Falz had conspired with Bobrisky to “pervert the course of justice” by assisting him financially to secure a favourable outcome for his legal troubles.
In the letter dated September 26, 2024, Falz’s lawyer, Taiwo E. Olawanle, outlined the sequence of events, explaining that while Bobrisky had indeed reached out to Falz for advice, Falz firmly rejected the notion of providing financial assistance, insisting that no payments were necessary.
The letter read, “Your publication of September 25, 2024, on your Instagram page captioned “In everything and everyone that is mentioned here, I will be disappointed if truly FALZ and his father are involved in this whole Bobrisky issue…” has been drawn to our notice wherein you made some defamatory statements against our client.
“To set the records straight, our client never at any point initiated a conversation with Mr Idris Okuneye. Our client has documentary evidence that Mr. Idris was in fact the one who initiated a call.
“Specifically, on the 4th of May 2024, Mr Idris Okuneye (AKA Bobrisky) contacted our client requesting a phone conversation with him. Our client gratuitously obliged, having knowledge of the Naira abuse charges leveled against him, and genuinely believing he might require legal advice.
“Mr Idris Okuneye (Aka Bobrisky) called shortly after but instead of soliciting legal advice, stated that he was in distress and needed financial assistance of about N3,000,000 (Three million Naira) which he claimed he needed to pay some officials to be permitted to stay in the VIP section of the Correctional Centre.”
The letter added, “Our client, in the same conversation, advised him that there was no need to pay the officials of the Correctional Centre any money. However, Mr Idris Okuneye (Aka Bobrisky) stated that his lawyers had messed up his case by asking him to plead guilty to the charges filed against him. Mr Idris Okuneye (Aka Bobrisky) insisted on his request for the money which our client continuously disapproved.
“Without contacting our client, you went ahead to publish a careless statement containing multiple allegations including an insinuation that our client is involved in a homosexual affair and intended to get a presidential pardon for Mr Idris Okuneye.”
Falana & Falana Chambers demanded an immediate retraction of the defamatory statements and a public apology to be issued across all platforms where the accusations were disseminated. The letter warned that failure to comply within 24 hours would result in legal action, including a claim for monetary damages for the harm caused to Falz’s reputation.
A viral video shared by VeryDarkMan revealed Bobrisky’s allegation that unnamed EFCC officers collected N15 million from him to drop money laundering charges.
Bobrisky has, however, denied the bribery allegations. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, also ordered an immediate investigation into the matter.
Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot, has made fresh revelations concerning the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known Mohbad.
Karimot alleged on TikTok Live on Monday, that the late singer’s wife, Wunmi, had a hand in his death, leaving social media users in shock.
She noted that the couple had a terrible fight, which damaged a particular railing in his house.
According to Karimot, it was the quarrel that prompted Wunmi to get a nurse, which eventually led to Mohbad’s death.
Karimot, who publicly disowned Wunmi, also claimed she had some implicating information about the singer’s ex-wife.
She alleged that Wunmi stole Mohbad’s phone from his mother and has refused to return it alongside other phones that were collected for evidence.
The late singer’s sister-in-law further revealed that Wunmi has an account opened in her mother’s name where Mohbad’s funds are diverted.
Karimot had tendered an apology to Mohbad’s father following the release of his autopsy result.
This is coming after Nigerian actor Yomi Fabiyi took to social media to rally support for the Mohbad, urging the public to attend the next court date for the ongoing coroner inquest into Mohbad’s death.
Fabiyi posted on Instagram with a screenshot and the hashtag #JusticeForMohbad, calling for a peaceful demonstration in front of the court.
In his post, Fabiyi emphasized the need for unity and peaceful protest, advising his followers to disregard negative comments and focus on the goal of seeking justice.
He wrote, “Let us be united in one voice to achieve this goal and get closure. IGNORE OR DELETE NEGATIVE VIBES, this is social media. Not every comment from accounts should look like authentic public perception or opinion. Some are distractions.”
Fabiyi urged his followers to attend the upcoming coroner inquest with placards to voice their demands, and if no progress is made, to focus on the one-year anniversary of Mohbad’s death as a future opportunity to continue the call for justice.
Meanwhile, Mohbad’s family has requested that organizations and individuals planning to mark the first anniversary of his death suspend their plans.
