LIFESTYLE
London Court Grants Chris Brown £5m Bail
US singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail by a court in London after being charged with inflicting an “unprovoked attack” in a nightclub in 2023.
The Grammy-winning star, who has not yet been asked to enter a plea in the case, is able to begin his world tour next month as planned as part of his bail conditions.
He was arrested last week and later charged with grievous bodily harm over an incident in which he allegedly attacked a music producer with a tequila bottle at the Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair.
The 36-year-old was not present at Southwark Crown Court for Wednesday’s bail hearing, at which the judge said he must pay a £5m security fee to the court.
A security fee is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court. Mr Brown could be asked to forfeit the money if he breaches bail conditions.
The musician had been held in custody since being arrested in Salford last Thursday, and was initially refused bail on Friday.
But bail was granted on Wednesday, on the condition that he pay £4m immediately, with a further £1m due in seven days.
His tour is scheduled to start in Amsterdam on 8 June, with stadium and arena dates in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Birmingham and Glasgow later that month and in July.
Chris Brown has had hits with tracks like Freaky Friday and Turn Up the Music
The two-time Grammy-winner is known for hits like Loyal, Run It and Under the Influence.
His next court date is 20 June, between shows at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
He must surrender his passport if he is not travelling on tour, Judge Tony Baumgartner said.
Other bail conditions include living at a specific address known to the court, not contacting the alleged victim, not visiting the Tape nightclub, and not applying for international travel documents.
He will appear at court next month with his co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, a 38-year-old who performs under the name HoodyBaby, also from the US.
LIFESTYLE
Peller says agberos more than guests at his traditional wedding
TikToker, Peller, has alleged that several incidents, including phone thefts and a road accident, occurred outside the venue of his traditional wedding, saying the events disrupted guests despite the celebration taking place inside.
Peller made the claims while speaking during a livestream, where he reflected on what he described as the chaotic atmosphere around the venue on the day of the ceremony.
According to the content creator, he wants his white wedding to be different from the traditional ceremony because of the incidents that reportedly happened outside the event.
“No worry, my white wedding no go be like the way una do that day. Na so I see one video wey car go jam one guy,” he said.
According to Peller, what was meant to be a joyful celebration was overshadowed by reports of phone thefts and confusion outside the venue, incidents he blamed on suspected hoodlums popularly known as agberos.
“Agbero don occupy Lagos. No be small. Agbero plenty pass guests wey come to my wedding. Agbero plenty outside. People wey come say dem dey snatch their phones. Una know how many phone I don pay for?” he said.
He claimed one female guest had her phone stolen shortly after arriving at the venue.
“One girl, as she reach, na so dem snatch her phone for gate. Dem run away,” he alleged.

Peller also recalled learning about a reported accident while he was inside the hall celebrating.
“Me wey I dey inside hall dey do my wedding, na so them say I kill person.
“Agbero stay for front of car. Them say comot, he no gree. The car owner vex con jam am,” he said.
LIFESTYLE
Ibom Entertainer’s Forum In Etinan Gets New Executive Members
The Chairman of Etinan Local Government Area, Hon Uko Umoh, has announced Mr Nelson Nseabasi as his Special Assistant on entertainment.
The announcement was made during the inauguration of new Etinan chapter officers of Ibom Entertainer’ s Forum on Friday,5th September 2025.

The inauguration of the new executive which took place at the Millennium Hall of the Council also featured a presentation of award and entertainment outfit to the Chairman.
Inaugurating the new chapter executive members, the International President of Ibom Entertainer’s Forum, Mr. David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom) applauded the chairman for being accessible, simple and showing capacity in running the affairs of the local government area.

David Sergeant who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on entertainment thanked the governor, Pastor Umo Eno PhD, for appointing 9 special assistants in entertainment describing it, as first in history not only in Akwa Ibom but Nigeria as a whole.
“Ibom Entertainer’s Forum in Etinan will promote, project and protect your interest going forward” he added.
In a goodwill message, Mr. God-fada Uko thanked the chairman, Hon Uko Umoh, for going the extra mile to ensure the inauguration ceremony is a huge success.
He charged the new executive members to be up and doing in order to make Etinan the best in terms of entertainment. ” Go into the rural communities and bring out entertainers to showcase to the world”

In his acceptance speech, comrade Ubong Ikpe, assured all that his executive will make Etinan around. “The mantle that has been handed to us we will not let Etinan and Akwa Ibom down”
In his goodwill message, the chairman of Etinan Local Government Area, Hon Uko Umoh, assured Ibom Entertainer’s Forum of his willingness to work with them in promoting the rich cultural heritage of the people of Etinan local government area.
“I therefore urge the new executive members of the forum in Etinan to lead with the fear of God, integrity and transparency as these will boost the confidence of entertainers in the leadership”
The inauguration ceremony was witnessed by the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon Ekerete Umoh, Deputy Leader, Hon Abasifreke Noah, Hon Deborah Umana and Hon Ndianabasi John.
The Dean of Supervisors, Hon Tony Eboh, Hon Emmanuel Sampson and Hon Solomon Akpan.
The 21 member executive includes, Comrade Ubong Ikpe, coordinator, Ofonime Okosi deputy Coordinator, Fenno Okon, secretary, Nsikak Umoh assistant secretary.

Others are Etienne Orok Treasurer, Imefon Aniekan Financial secretary, Ubong Isaac as the auditor, MMandu as Woman Leader 1, Ekaette Daniel woman Leader 2, Anietie Johnson Youth Leader 1, Emmanuel Attat Youth Leader 2, Ubong Umoh Director of Publicity, Mfon Inyang Organizing Secretary, Idongesit Effiong Director of mobilization, Offonime Dan Welfare 1, Idongesit Tom Welfare 2.
Richard Charles Provost, Sgt. Sunday Ekpah Ex Officio, Akparawa Ibanga Itat Ex Officio, Mandu Bassey Special Adviser and Joshua Jonah Robert.
LIFESTYLE
Chioma remembers late Son, Ifeanyi after wedding banquet
Chioma Adeleke, wife of singer Davido, has taken to social media to pay tribute to her late son, Ifeanyi, who died in October 2022.
On her Instagram page on Thursday, Chioma shared photos of her wedding bouquet with Ifeanyi’s image pinned to it. She captioned the post,, “My best friend walked me into forever…. Ify, you’re on my mind every day and you live in my heart. Always and forever. Love, mummy.”
Davido, who also honoured Ifeanyi at their wedding by wearing cufflinks engraved with his son’s image, responded to her post with the words, “Till Infinity.”
Ifeanyi, the couple’s first child together, passed away at three years old after drowning in a swimming pool at the family’s Banana Island residence in Lagos. The tragedy shocked fans across Nigeria and beyond, sparking an outpouring of sympathy for the celebrity couple.
Davido and Chioma sealed their love story with an extravagant white wedding in Miami on August 10, 2025, the final chapter of three ceremonies following their court marriage in March 2023 and traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024
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