Nollywood star Yul Edochie advises Nigerians to leave social media if they cannot handle the pressure, urging them to deactivate their accounts

Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has issued a stern warning to Nigerians, advising them to leave social media if they struggle with the pressures that come with it.

Taking to his Instagram page, Edochie shared his thoughts amid widespread reports of his wife, Judy Austin, expecting their third child.

While he did not directly address the speculation, his message emphasised the emotional toll of social media.

“Social media is not for the weak. If you can’t take the heat, leave. Deactivate your account. Happy new week, everyone,” he wrote.

His statement comes at a time when he and his wife have been the subject of intense online discussions, with their relationship frequently making headlines.

Edochie’s remarks highlight the increasing pressure that public figures face in the digital age. With social media being a space for both support and criticism, celebrities often find themselves under intense scrutiny.

His advice has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans agreeing that social media can be overwhelming, while others believe public figures should learn to handle criticism rather than suggesting people leave the platforms.

Music producer EeZee Tee pledges to prove his innocence as EFCC pursues a fraud case against him. Court adjourns arraignment to March 6

Nigerian music producer Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZee Tee, has affirmed his commitment to proving his innocence in the fraud case filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

On Monday, during a hearing at the Federal High Court in Lagos, EeZee Tee’s lawyer, Dr Monday Ubani (SAN), assured the court that his client is prepared to face the charges.

However, the producer was absent from the proceedings, with his counsel informing the court that he had suffered a serious accident earlier that morning.

Despite his absence, Ubani assured the presiding judge, Justice Alexander Owoeye, that EeZee Tee would be present at the next hearing to take his plea.

The judge, however, ruled that the court had yet to assume jurisdiction over the case since the defendant had not been arraigned.

The EFCC’s lead prosecutor, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), criticised the defendant’s absence, stating that this was the third time EeZee Tee had failed to appear in court.

He argued that if the music producer was indeed indisposed, an affidavit should have been submitted as proof.

“My lord, it is a show of shame and outright disrespect for this court for the defendant to be absent on three different occasions in a criminal trial,” Oyedepo stated.

Citing legal provisions, he urged the court to issue a bench warrant to compel the defendant’s appearance, emphasising the importance of upholding the integrity of the judicial process.

Although the defence counsel objected to the warrant and assured the court that EeZee Tee would appear voluntarily, the prosecution insisted that a legal order was necessary.

In his ruling, Justice Owoeye noted that a previous bench warrant against EeZee Tee remained in effect and had not been withdrawn.

He ordered that the defendant must appear in court on the next hearing date, either voluntarily or under the subsisting warrant.

With both legal teams agreeing, the court adjourned the case to March 6 for EeZee Tee’s formal arraignment.

The case continues to draw public attention, as EeZee Tee is a well-known figure in Nigeria’s gospel music industry.

Ogun State Police have declared Portable wanted for allegedly attacking officials. A court order has been issued for his arrest

The Ogun State Police Command has officially declared street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials.

A valid court order has been issued for his immediate arrest, according to a statement from the police.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed that the incident occurred on **February 5, 2025**, at approximately **10:00 AM**. Officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office—**TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi**—were carrying out an enforcement exercise at **Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota** when they encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at a location known as **Odogwu Bar**.

When the officials identified themselves and requested the approved building plan for a property, Portable’s father reportedly informed them that his son was unavailable.

Shortly after, Portable allegedly arrived at the scene with a firearm and other dangerous weapons, leading a gang of nine individuals in a **violent assault on the unarmed government officials**.

The enforcement officers sustained injuries but managed to escape and immediately reported the attack to the Ota Area Command.

The case was then escalated to the **State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)** for further investigation.

While nine of Portable’s accomplices have been arrested, the singer fled the scene and has since gone into hiding.

The police further revealed that **multiple invitations** had been sent to Portable, requesting his presence at the **Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta**, but he has **deliberately ignored them** without providing any legal justification. As a result, the police secured a **court order officially declaring him wanted**.

Authorities have urged members of the public to assist in locating Portable, warning that **anyone found aiding or harbouring him will face legal consequences**.

For any valuable information leading to his arrest, the public is advised to report to the nearest police station or contact the **Ogun State Police Command through official communication channels**.