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🎬 Nollywood Drama: Doris Ogala vs Tonto Dikeh — A Feud That Has Everyone Talking

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The Nigerian entertainment industry is no stranger to controversy, but the latest clash between Doris Ogala and Tonto Dikeh has taken things to an entirely different level. What started as subtle tension has now exploded into a full-blown social media war —one filled with shocking allegations, emotional outbursts, and intense public reactions. This unfolding drama has not only captured the attention of fans but has also sparked serious debates about friendship, spirituality, and authenticity in the spotlight. 💥 How It All Began The feud came into public view when Doris Ogala took to her social media platforms to call out Tonto Dikeh in a series of bold and controversial posts. In what many have described as an unexpected move, Doris accused Tonto of living a “fake” lifestyle, particularly questioning her recently embraced identity as a born-again Christian . According to Doris, things are not as they seem behind the scenes. She alleged that Tonto’s public image does not align ...
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Cleric arraigned in court for allegedly posting own obituary to evade payment of N3m debt

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A Magistrate court in Ondo state has ordered the remand of a 43-year-old clergyman identified as Paul Oyewole who was arraigned for allegedly publishing and posting his obituary on social media in his bid to evade payment of N3 million he owed one of his church members.

Vanguard reports that the 43-year old was dragged to court for fraudulently obtaining N3m from one Boyede Emmanuel, alleging that he would pay back the money within seven days. 

Police Prosecutor, Akao Moremi, told the court that after he reneged in his payment, the accused clergyman falsely published and posted his obituary on WhatsApp after he had sent a fake bank alert to his creditor. He was further alleged to have "threatened the complainant on phone, with the intent to intimidate him and also conducted himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace, by stripping himself naked in front of the complainant's house.'' 

Police Prosecutor said he committed the offense sometime between November 25, 2021, and May 7, 2022, along the Valentino area in Ondo, contrary to and punishable under Sections 419, 86, and 125A(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.

When the charges were read to him, the cleric pleaded not guilty. The police prosecutor told the court that he would call four witnesses to testify in the case and applied for a date to enable him study the case file.

The counsel to the defendant, Mrs Queen Arokoyo, applied for the bail of her client in the most liberal terms and promised the court that he would not jump bail.

The trial Presiding Magistrate, Mrs Mosunmola Ikujuni, therefore granted the defendant N1 million bail with two credible sureties each in like sum. Ikujuni, said one of the sureties must be a house owner, residing within the jurisdiction, while the original and photocopy of the Identification card must be attached.

She thereafter, adjourned the case till February 13, 2023, for a hearing.


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