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Afrobeats star Davido threatens legal action over fake drug arrest story on April Fools’ Day

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Afrobeats star Davido says he will take legal action against a Kenyan news station for publishing a false story about him on April Fools’ Day.

The musician took to X, formerly Twitter, to call out “media parties” for publishing an article that claimed he had been arrested by police with cocaine present at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Davido, 31, wrote Tuesday that the article “led to a barrage of calls.”

“I want to assure my fans that these reports are entirely untrue,” he said. “I successfully completed my scheduled shows in Uganda and Kenya and have since returned home to Nigeria.”

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The Grammy-nominated singer said he has “never been arrested by anyone in any country for any crime in the world.”

He continued: “I find the fabrication of allegations of such international crimes extremely irresponsible regardless of the light of ‘April Fools.’”

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Kenya’s directorate of criminal investigations addressed the article on X, labeling the article “fake news.”

USA TODAY has reached out to K24 and Davido’s reps for comment.

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According to an archived version of the article, K24 made false claims about the “Unavailable” singer and his crew’s arrest, including that he was accused of hiding large quantities of cocaine on his private jet, with fabricated quotes from the actual head of Kenya’s anti-narcotics police unit, Maju Nyawawa.

Davido was in Kenya over the weekend to perform at Raha Fest in Nairobi.

The article later falsely claimed that other celebrities were seen using “illicit substances” at the festival, which led to complaints.

Later, the news station updated the article with a disclaimer: “This article is fictitious and only meant for April Fool’s (sic) Day. Are you fooled?”

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Olu Jacobs’ funeral mass draws dignitaries in Lagos

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Olu Jacobs funeral mass begins in Lagos as Joke Silva, family members and prominent dignitaries gather to honour the late Nollywood veteran

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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