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  • Charly Boy Defends 2014 Clash With Okorocha, Says “I Had to Send Him Out”

    Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has defended his controversial 2014 confrontation with former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha, insisting he acted to stop political activity during his father’s burial.

    He spoke during a recent interview where he revisited the incident that drew widespread attention at the time.

    Why Charly Boy confronted Okorocha

    The entertainer recalled taking the microphone from Okorocha while he was addressing guests at the funeral of his father, late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa.

    According to him, the move was deliberate after he noticed what he believed was an attempt to turn the event into a political platform.

    “He wanted to use my father’s burial as a campaign for politics. And you don’t do that. Not when I’m around,” he said.

    “I had to send him out”

    Charly Boy maintained that he asked the former governor to leave the venue, stressing that the setting was personal and not political.

    “I had to send him out. And he knew he was in my territory,” he added.

    He further suggested that he would have reacted more strongly if the situation escalated.

    Incident that stirred public reactions

    The confrontation, which occurred in 2014, sparked mixed reactions at the time, with many Nigerians debating the appropriateness of both the governor’s remarks and Charly Boy’s response.

    The entertainer’s latest comments have reignited conversations around the incident, especially on the boundaries between politics and private events.

  • Seun Kuti Insists Rift with Wizkid Isn’t Over, Says “No Coming Back”

    Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has reopened talks about his long-running feud with Wizkid, declaring that there has been no reconciliation and no plans to resolve their differences.

    He made the statement during a recent interview, dismissing claims that both artists had settled their issues.

    “No reconciliation” — Seun Kuti

    Responding to a direct question, Seun Kuti shut down the idea of peace between them.

    “No, what are you talking about? Please let’s move on, I don’t want to talk about that,” he said.

    He maintained that the situation remains unchanged despite public speculation.

    Grudge tied to comments about Fela

    The singer explained that his position is rooted in past remarks he believes crossed a line.

    “My grudge for Wizkid is on for life because you don’t say things about my dad and think it’s fine,” he stated.

    According to him, the issue goes beyond personal disagreement and touches on respect for his father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.

    Reactions trail fresh comments

    His remarks have triggered mixed reactions online, with some users backing his stance while others dismissed the feud.

    One user wrote, “Wizkid no really send Kuti family,” while another commented, “May he find healing.”

    Others questioned why the topic keeps resurfacing during interviews.

    Feud resurfaces amid ongoing spotlight

    The renewed comments have brought attention back to the long-standing tension between both artists, which has lingered without resolution.

    While Wizkid has not publicly responded to the latest remarks, the conversation continues to trend across entertainment circles.

     

  • Seun Kuti, VDM Fallout Deepens as Both Unfollow Each Other on Instagram After Sowore Clash

    Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti and social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), appear to have fallen out after a heated exchange linked to activist Omoyele Sowore, with both men now unfollowing each other on Instagram.

    How the clash started

    The tension began after Seun Kuti was accused of backing Sowore, who had publicly supported businessman Blord during his dispute with VeryDarkMan.

    Speaking during a viral live session, Seun defended Sowore, insisting the activist’s position was not about defending any individual.

    He argued that the real issue was the conduct of the Nigerian police, alleging that the force sometimes takes sides in disputes involving influential figures.

    Seun raises broader concerns

    According to the singer, the situation goes beyond the individuals involved and reflects a deeper systemic problem.

    He warned that perceived abuse of power by authorities could affect anyone, stressing the need for accountability.

    Instagram reaction and ‘rats’ comment

    Seun’s comments, however, did not go down well with supporters of VeryDarkMan, who criticised him across social media.

    Responding via his Instagram story on Wednesday, April 22, Seun fired back at the group, referring to them as “rats.”

    “You are rats, not ratels, why una dey disguise?” he wrote.

    Unfollow signals breakdown

    Checks on both Seun Kuti and VeryDarkMan’s Instagram pages show that the two have unfollowed each other, suggesting a clear breakdown in their relationship.

    This development comes despite VeryDarkMan’s previous support for Seun during his public clash with Afrobeats star Wizkid over comments linked to Fela Kuti.

    Mixed reactions trail fallout

    The situation has sparked reactions online, with users sharing different takes on the unfolding feud.

    One user, @busy_omoluabi, wrote, “Fela no collect the sacrifice from Una both?”

    Another, @splendid__0, commented, “Friendship built just to spite Wiz.”

    Others also weighed in with humorous and critical remarks as the drama continued to trend.

    The fallout remains one of the talking points in latest Nigerian news and breaking news Nigeria today as fans watch how the relationship between both figures unfolds.

  • Trump Administration Terminates $11m Migrant Child Care Contract With Catholic Charities in Miami

    The United States government under President Donald Trump has cancelled an $11 million federal contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, ending a decades-long partnership focused on sheltering and caring for unaccompanied migrant children in Florida.

    What happened

    According to reports from the Miami Herald, the Office of Refugee Resettlement under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) informed Catholic Charities in late March that the contract would be terminated.

    The programme, which functioned as a federally funded foster care system for migrant children arriving in the US without parents or guardians, is expected to shut down within three months.

    The decision ends a partnership that dates back more than 60 years.

    Why the decision was taken

    HHS officials said the move is part of ongoing efforts to reduce costs and consolidate migrant care facilities as the number of unaccompanied minors in federal custody declines.

    A spokesperson noted that daily numbers have dropped to about 1,900 under the Trump administration, compared to a peak of 22,000 during the Biden years.

    Officials also linked the decision to broader immigration enforcement and anti-smuggling policies, although Catholic Charities was not directly accused of wrongdoing.

    Church reacts

    Archbishop of Miami, Most Revd Thomas Wenski, described the decision as sudden and unexpected, warning that it could disrupt a long-standing humanitarian system.

    “The US government has abruptly decided to end more than 60 years of relationship with Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Miami,” he said.

    He added that the organisation had built a strong track record in caring for vulnerable children, calling its service “unmatched” in quality and consistency.

    What the programme handled

    The Miami-based initiative included an 81-bed children’s facility in Miami-Dade County and provided foster care placement, trauma support, and family reunification services for migrant children.

    Its origins trace back to the 1960s, including Operation Pedro Pan, a US-Catholic Church effort that helped relocate thousands of Cuban children fleeing the Castro regime.

    Wider tensions

    The development comes amid reported tensions between the Trump administration and the leadership of the Catholic Church.

    Earlier this week, President Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” comments the Pope responded to by saying he was not afraid of the administration.

    What next

    Catholic officials have questioned the decision, arguing that replacing such a long-standing and specialised system will be difficult.

    “It is baffling that the US government would shut down a programme that it would be hard-pressed to replicate,” Archbishop Wenski said.