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Lagos Shuts Down Cubana Chief Priest’s DONALD Restaurant Over Environmental Violations

Fola Badmus4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

The Lagos State Government has sealed DONALD Restaurant, owned by popular nightlife promoter Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, over gross environmental violations. The enforcement action followed the arrest of two staff members who were caught illegally dumping refuse by the roadside in Lekki Phase 1. The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, revealed the development via his official X account. He explained that the Lekki Estate Residents Association (LERA) alerted authorities in the early hours of Saturday, May 18, 2025, about the unlawful dumping of waste along Durosimi-Etti Street. A white Ford van with Abuja number plates, GWA 136E, was identified at the scene, and subsequent investigations linked the vehicle to DONALD Restaurant, located on Road 14 within the estate. The suspects were apprehended by LERA’s Chief Security Officer and reportedly attempted to bribe the security team with ₦100,000—a gesture that was rejected. LAWMA’s Monitoring and Compliance Team later sealed the restaurant premises for violating the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017. The suspects were also taken into custody and will face prosecution. Gbadegesin emphasized that LAWMA is committed to upholding environmental standards across Lagos. “A clean and livable city is everyone’s responsibility,” he stated, urging residents and business owners to adopt proper waste disposal practices.

Chris Brown to Appear in UK Court Over London Nightclub Assault Charge

Fola Badmus4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

American R&B star Chris Brown is set to appear before a UK court on Friday following his arrest in connection with an alleged 2023 nightclub assault in London. The 36-year-old singer was detained by authorities in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday and remains in police custody, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police. Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent over an incident that reportedly took place at Tape nightclub in London’s exclusive Mayfair district on February 19, 2023. UK media, including The Sun, report that the singer allegedly attacked music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle. He is scheduled to appear at a Manchester court at 10:00 am local time on Friday. The arrest comes just weeks ahead of Brown’s scheduled world tour, which includes multiple UK dates in June and July. He was reportedly detained at The Lowry Hotel, a luxury establishment in Manchester, after flying into the country by private jet. Brown’s legal troubles have long followed his career, most notably his 2009 felony conviction for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna. Since then, he has faced a series of allegations involving domestic violence, assault, and sexual misconduct, though not all have led to formal charges. Despite these controversies, the two-time Grammy winner has remained a prominent figure in the global music scene.

Stanley Ontop Accuses Mercy Chinwo of Orchestrating VeryDarkMan’s Arrest

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Popular Nigerian film producer Stanley Ajemba, widely known as Stanley Ontop, has alleged that gospel singer Mercy Chinwo was behind the recent arrest of controversial social media figure VeryDarkMan (VDM)—not GTBank, as widely speculated. In a Sunday Instagram post, Stanley Ontop dismissed the initial narrative that VDM’s arrest was orchestrated by GTBank after a dispute at one of its branches. Instead, he pointed fingers at Chinwo, accusing her and religious institutions of weaponizing law enforcement agencies to silence critics. “GTBank had no hand in VDM’s arrest on their premises. The real person behind it is Mercy Chinwo,” Ajemba wrote.“Religious institutions have become like government bodies, leveraging the police, EFCC, and military to intimidate people. Mercy Chinwo is the issue here, not GTBank.” VDM was reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, May 2, following his visit to a GTBank branch alongside his mother to report unauthorized deductions from her account. The DAILY POST confirmed that EFCC officials took him into custody at the bank. The situation has sparked widespread speculation and debate online, with critics calling out what they perceive as the increasing use of legal institutions to clamp down on dissent. As of the time of filing this report, Mercy Chinwo has not responded publicly to the allegations. The EFCC and GTBank have also not issued any official statements regarding their roles in the matter.