Entertainment
Mr Ibu: Committee unveils burial plans, debunks news of family begging for fund
All is now set for the events lined up as part of activities for the burial of late Nollywood icon, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu.
EKWUTOSBLOG reports that he will be buried on June 28, 2024, in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
This is also as the Central Planning Committee, some notable friends and family members of the late actor have distanced themselves from claims that the family was soliciting for funds to bury the late comic actor.
In a statement made available to journalists in Enugu on Monday, the Committee said the claims were made with intentions to ridicule Okafor’s family as beggars.
The statement was signed by the Chairman of the Committee, Monday Diamond Ani.
He described it as “manipulating, malicious, fabricated and engineered by the evil gang against Mr. Ibu even while on sick bed and after his death.”
He noted that the Central Planning Committee not minding the several millions of Naira consumed by the late John Okafor’s sickness in several hospitals in Nigeria had made several plans towards Mr Ibu’s burial.
According to him, the activities include a star-studded tribute performance which will be held at the Base Event Center Enugu, novelty match to honour Mr Ibu, among others.
“Among the artist expected are: Rudeboy, Flavour, Odumeje, Akpororo, Chinyere Udoma, Gozie okeke, Felix Ndukwe, Paul Nwokocha, Able Cee, Anyidons, Kola boy, just to mention few.
“Star appearance include: Chief Pete Edochie, MON, Osuofia, Patience Ozokwor (Mama G), Osita Iheme (Paw Paw) and Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki), Mercy Johnson, Rachel Okonkwo (NKOLI), Destiny Etiko, Chinwe Owo, Victor Osuagu, Charles Anwurum, Ngozi Ezeonu, Amb Emeka Rollas, the AGN President, and many other star actors.
“A documentary of the life and time of John Okafor will be showcased.
“The night of tribute which is coming up on the 26th of June will be preceded by a novelty match which will be played on the 25th of June between celebrities and personalities against Rangers International football club of Enugu at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu,” he disclosed.
He warned the ‘evil-doers, image destroyers of celebrities on social media’ to desist from tarnishing Mr. Ibu’s personality to avoid the wrath of God.
“I want to make it categorically clear that there was never a time when such publication emanated from us.
“It’s the handwork of some miscreants, enemies of progress who must have wished for Mr. Ibu’s death and are perhaps happy that Mr. Ibu is no more and wanted to use this medium or avenue to tarnish the name of Mr. Ibu and the Okafor family in general.
“It is a fact that a fund is being raised to support the burial of Mr ibu which is customary in Igbo land where well wishers will be contributing funds to support the burial.
“Some will even bring live cows, provide financial support, provide help in logistics and that’s what is happening in the case of Mr Ibu, so it is not a taboo,” he stated.
Ani thanked the Enugu State Government and some individuals for the support given so far, especially in the provision of accommodations, security personnel in different categories, mobility, and some funds.
Entertainment
Daddy Freeze hosts actress Doris Ogala as she opens up on alleged relationship with Pastor Chris Okafor
Daddy Freeze went live with Nollywood actress Doris Ogala as she shared her side of the ongoing controversy involving Pastor Chris Okafor, whom she claims she dated for years before things fell apart.
According to Doris, her relationship with Pastor Chris began in 2017, long before the public drama. She said they met by chance in Abuja and that he told her he was divorced at the time. She also claimed she didn’t even know he was a pastor when they first connected.
Doris said their relationship quickly became serious. She alleged that Pastor Chris introduced her to his parents, invited her to his village in Anambra State, and treated the relationship like a real commitment. She described their bond as emotional, physical, and deeply personal, insisting it was genuine love, not a casual affair.
She further claimed that while Pastor Chris preached publicly, he was privately very dependent on her, calling her often, sharing personal struggles, and even relying on her for medical prescriptions through her doctor.
Addressing why she later married another man, Doris said family pressure played a major role. She explained that her eventual husband was someone from her past who resurfaced during a vulnerable period after her father’s death. Despite not being in love, she said her family pushed her into the marriage.
Doris admitted that while her marriage was ongoing, she remained emotionally connected to Pastor Chris. She openly acknowledged engaging in phone intimacy with him during that period but maintained that there was no physical sexual relationship between them while she was married.
She described her marriage as abusive and toxic, alleging repeated physical violence and emotional distress. According to her, Pastor Chris remained her emotional support during that time, which is why communication between them never completely stopped.
Doris also claimed she has evidence to back up her story, including chats and videos, which she says Pastor Chris later shared with his lawyers.
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Entertainment
Relationship expert, BlessingCEO celebrates as IVD is discharged and acquitted of involuntary manslaughter after 4 years
Relationship therapist and media personality Blessingceo has taken to Instagram to announce that businessman Ikechukwu Darry Ogobnna, popularly known as IVD, has been discharged and acquitted of manslaughter charges related to the d3ath of his late wife Bimbo.
In an emotional post, Blessingceo described the moment as an answer to prayers, marking the end of what she called four years of tears and false narratives.
According to her, the outcome proves that the Nigerian justice system still works, as she expressed pride in the country and relief that the case has finally come to an end.
She congratulated IVD, saying he can now have his life back after the long legal battle.

Entertainment
Billionaire’s daughter Temi Otedola and singer Mr Eazi open up on stress, disagreements before settling on three destination weddings
Temi Otedola and singer Mr Eazi have opened up about the intense stress, back-and-forth, and disagreements they went through before finally agreeing on the countries for their destination weddings.
According to the couple, planning three weddings across three countries within just three months was anything but easy.
“Three weddings in three months is insane,” they admitted, revealing how overwhelming the entire process became, especially with one event following closely after the other.
Temi shared that their original idea was to have a quiet court wedding in Nigeria. But privacy quickly became an issue.
“If we went to the courthouse in Nigeria, it wouldn’t be as private as we wanted,” she explained.
An alternative was suggested — bringing the court officials into their living room for a private civil ceremony. Temi found the idea interesting, but Mr Eazi wasn’t fully convinced.
That disagreement pushed them back to the drawing board.
Eventually, they settled on Monaco for their civil wedding, a choice Temi described as more sentimental. The UK was also considered at some point, but Temi admitted it didn’t feel personal enough to her.
What shocked her the most, however, was the reality of marriage paperwork.
“I thought getting married was just deciding and signing papers,” Temi said. “I didn’t know there was a mountain of administration.”
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