Former BBNaija housemates Bamike Adenibuyan, aka BamBam, and husband, Temitope Adenibuyan, aka Teddy A, celebrated their fifth traditional wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Teddy A took to his Instagram page #Iam teddya to share a video of himself with his wife slow dancing as they celebrated their day.

The reality TV star captioned the video, “Happy 5th Tradiversary baby.

“Teddy A and Bam Bam met in the Season three edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show.The couple tied the knot in 2019 and have two children, Zendaya and Akorede Maya Adenibuyan.

A Family Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Tuesday, ordered that a skit maker, Maruf Abdullahi, popularly known as ‘Trinity,’ be remanded in Agodi correction centre for allegedly sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl.

The Magistrate, P. O. Adetuyibi ordered Mr Abdullahi, 31, Isiaka Ahmed, 40, and his wife Rofiat Ahmed, 29, parents of the child should continue to be remanded in Agodi.

Ms Adetuyibi adjourned the matter until Aug. 3 for mention.

The police charged Mr Abdullahi, alongside the parents of the victim, with conspiracy and sexual abuse/exploitation.

Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Insp Oluwakemi Arowosaye, told the court that Mr Abdullahi, Mr Ahmed, and his wife Rofiat allegedly conspired together to wit sexual abuse.

Ms Arowosaye said ‘Trinity” on Dec. 17, 2022, was alleged to have sexually abused and sexually exploited a 10-year-old girl at Kuola area, Ibadan.

The offence, the police said, contravened the provisions of Section 35 (1) and punishable under Section 35 (2) of the Oyo State Child Rights Law 2006.

She said it also contravenes the provisions of section 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Tuesday, in Lagos, said it generated N567 million in revenue across cinemas within the country for the month of June.

Opeyemi Ajayi, national chairman of CEAN disclosed that 210,299 viewers were also accommodated across the cinemas during the month under review.

He expressed delight over the slight increase in revenue generated in June compared with what was got in May.

“We had a slight increase in sales in the month of June when we got N567,899,087 and in May, we sold N514,653,363 with 197,242 viewers admission,” he said.

Mr Ajayi noted that the movies to be showcased in cinemas for the month of July include: Lust Love and Other Things, Mission Impossible 7, Insidious, Orisha, Oppenheimer, Hotel La Bamba and Unforgivable.

Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has threatened to sue Premier Records Limited over alleged violation of terms of agreement in musical contracts signed about 35 years ago.

He disclosed this in a letter written to the record label by his lawyer, Rockson Igelige, on Wednesday.

In the letter dated June 19, 2023, the lawyer said Charly Boy had signed Artists Recording Contracts with the company in 1988, 1990 and also recently.

He, however, alleged that the contracts had since expired, but Premier Records was still breaching his client’s copyrights.

“On our client’s instructions, we demand that your company handover our client’s master tapes, artworks, promo collateral for the music and other relevant and confidential information with your company within 30 days of the date of this letter. We also demand your company’s payment of our client’s outstanding royalties,” the letter stated.

According to Mr Igelige, the albums affected included the one recorded in 1990 containing songs such as ‘Big Bottom’, ‘Aids’, ‘Sexy Lady’, ‘Mama’, and ‘Nwata Miss’.

He also listed an album titled ‘U-Turn’ with songs like ‘Akula’, ‘Sheri’, ‘Comfort’, ‘Civilian Barrack’, ‘Akula’ (instrumental).

Also in the list is an album titled ‘Reality’, containing songs like ‘Monkey’, ‘Family Support’, ‘No.6 Man’, ‘Give Mv Life’, ‘Lagos Life’ and ‘Baby Come Back’.

He contended that the terms of the contracts entered with the company as Polydor Record in 1988, Polygram Records Limited in 1990, and currently Premier Records Limited had ended by expiration of time.

“In this wise, we have our client’s instructions to formally inform your company to stop further breach of our client’s copyrights to the musical works under the musical albums and single(s) produced during the aforesaid expired contract period,” Charly Boy’s lawyer explained.

“This is as a result of the fact that the condition precedent as well as the consideration for the contracts were not met and furnished.”Charly Boy’s lawyer warned that this “serves as a legal notice that further breach after the receipt of this letter will attract legal action.”

The letter added, “We hope and trust that your company will comply with our client’s modest demands.”

American rapper Milton Powell best known as Big Pokey, has died at 45.

The Houston-born rapper collapsed on stage during his performance at a bar in neighboring Beaumont, Texas, late Saturday night.

Clips from the event showed Pokey with a mic in his hand, interacting with a DJ on stage when he exhaled heavily, lost his footing, and fell on stage.

Security personnel and a woman who claimed to be a nurse rushed to his side to administer aid.

Pokey was eventually transported to the hospital a little after midnight after the EME showed up. The rapper was proclaimed dead at the hospital.

A statement on the rapper’s verified IG page confirmed his death. The statement read;

“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Milton ‘Big Pokey’ Powell.

“Big Pokey passed away … He was well-loved by his family, his friends, and his loyal fans. In the coming days, we will release information about his celebration of life and how the public can pay their respects. We ask that you respect his family and their privacy during this difficult time. Big Pokey will forever be ‘The Hardest Pit in the Litter!

”Pokey hit the limelight following his collaboration with DJ Screw launching the popular chopped-and-screwed style of the South. The late rapper released countless bodies of work before his demise.

Afrobeats star, Davido, has described this year’s Father’s Day as a difficult one for him.

Commemorating the day, which is celebrated every third Sunday of June, Davido also thanked God for strength.

In a series of posts on his Instagram story on Sunday, the Unavailable crooner wrote,

“Difficult Father’s Day for me… But I thank God for strength. Some days will be like this.”Water full my eyes but I’ll be alright! FOREVER! ❤️” The father of four lost his three-year-old first son, Ifeanyi, in October 2022.

Eze Anaba of the Vanguard Newspapers has emerged as the new President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).

Mr Anaba scored 250 votes to defeat his rival, Bolaji Adebiyi who scored 81 votes in an election which took place in Owerri on Friday.

The election was held during the NGE’s National Biennial Convention.

The result was announced by the Chairperson of the election committee, Maimuna Garba.

Other positions contested were General Secretary won by Iyobosa Uwugiaren, Vice President East, Sheddy Ozoene, Social/Publicity Secretary, Charles Kalu, and Treasurer, Steve Osuji.

Also elected were seven Standing Committees including Oluwole Shogunle of NAN who clinched the position of West representative in the committee.

Speaking after his election, Mr Anaba thanked members of the Guild for the confidence reposed in him and promised not to let the Guild down.

He thanked the outgoing president, Mustapha Isah, for his leadership attributes and for organising a successful election.

He pledged to uphold the Constitution of the Guild and promote the ethics of the journalism profession and to lead the campaign against policies that undermine media freedom.

“I will do everything to achieve our guild’s vision and mission for the socioeconomic and political development of our Guild and country, Nigeria,” he said.

According to reports, the actor has been ill for a while and sadly passed away today June 15.

His colleague, Junior Pope, took to social media to mourn him.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.