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Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has postponed the arraignment of the estranged former producer of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, also known as Eezee Tee, to May 14. The judge adjourned the matter filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday due to what he described as…
5 hours ago
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, declined the arraignment of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, a former manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye held that the court would not proceed with the case until an ongoing administrative process was concluded. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Onyedikachukwu and his company, Eezee…
1 day ago
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a N1.1 billion defamation lawsuit against blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The lawsuit follows a series of social media posts in which the blogger allegedly made false and damaging statements against Chinwo, accusing her of being…
1 Mar
The stars aligned at this year’s Trace Awards, the second edition, as the crème de la crème of the Africa music industry gathered to celebrate excellence and artistry. The night was ablaze with talent, as Ayra Starr, Rema, Mercy Chinwo, and D’banj shone brightly, leaving an indelible mark on the ceremony.
18 Feb
A Federal High Court in Lagos has reaffirmed its arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachi, also known as Eezee Tee, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Onyedikachi is wanted in connection with alleged fraudulent conversion.
18 Feb
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday held that its arrest warrant against singer Mercy Chinwo’s former manager, Ezekiel 'Eezee Tee' Thankgod, remained in effect. Justice Alexander Owoeye said this while adjourning Onyedikachi’s trial for alleged fraudulent conversion of money. Justice Owoeye had on Jan. 16, issued an arrest warrant against Eezee Tee following…
14 Feb
Renowned Nigerian gospel sensation, Minister Mercy Chinwo, has once again captivated audiences with the release of her latest single, My Lover. Released on 14 February, the song blends worship with a heartfelt expression of love for God, making it a fitting anthem for Valentine’s Day. With her signature powerful vocals and deep lyrical message, My…
12 Feb
In a development that has rocked Nigeria’s gospel music industry, popular media personality Nedu Wazobia has levelled serious allegations at gospel music executive Eezee Tee, accusing him of engaging in music royalty fraud. According to Wazobia, overwhelming evidence exists to suggest that several gospel artistes have been exploited through unfair contractual agreements, hidden royalty earnings…
6 Feb
Music producer DaveedSkalez has weighed in on the controversy between gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her former record label boss, EezeeTee, accusing him of running his label like a mafia. The producer made the claim while responding to a post on Vocal.media, where Chinwo had alleged that EezeeTee sought to control her relationships within the…
5 Feb
Social media has erupted with criticism against former record label boss EezeeTee, with fans accusing him of allegedly withholding royalty payments from multiple artists under his label. The controversy gained traction on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, as the hashtag #ExposeEezeeTee began trending. Many music enthusiasts called for greater transparency in royalty distribution, urging the…
5 Feb
The controversy surrounding gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and her former record label boss EezeeTee has taken an unexpected turn following a viral video in which popular entertainer MC Orobo publicly criticised social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). In the video, which has rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, MC Orobo dismissed VDM’s comments on the…
29 Jan
Gospel music executive Ezekiel Thankgod, popularly known as EeZee Tee, has responded to allegations made by singer Mercy Chinwo in a statement released on January 25, 2025. In a response issued through his legal representatives, Maxwell Opara & Associates, EeZee Tee denied allegations of forgery and financial mismanagement, stating that the claims misrepresent the facts…
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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) has called for strategic collaborations to strengthen healthcare delivery amidst challenges confronting the health sector in the country. The Chief Medical Director, Prof Yusuf Bara Jibrin, on Thursday during a stakeholders' town hall meeting, said that for the health institution to achieve sustainable excellence, critical stakeholder partnership is…