Adejumoke Aderounmu of Jenifa's Diary passes away at age 40.

Adejumoke Aderounmu, a Nollywood actress best known for playing "Esther" in Funke Akindele's hit television series Jenifa's Diary, has passed away.

Adeola Aderounmu, Aderounmu's brother, revealed Aderounmu's passing in a mysterious Instagram post that included her obituary photo and the words, "You are in a better place now, my sister."

Additionally, Oluwabanke Funmi, a friend of the departed relative, wrote on Twitter, "Rest in peace Aderounmu Adejumoke."

She added, "Waitted hours for her cousin to delete her post and say it was a joke or an error but..."

The actress, who was born on March 26, 1984, passed away at a private hospital on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

As at the time this article was filed, the cause of her death had not been disclosed.

But since then, Aderounmu Adejumoke's funeral has taken place in Owu Baptist Church in the Totoro neighborhood of Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Another obituary image that was making the rounds on social media purportedly came from the family and said, "We share the heartbreaking passing of our sister, daughter, and aunt, Aderounmu Adejumoke Oreoluwa, in the profound depths of grief and sorrow."

Aderounmu was born into a family of five in her birthplace of Abeokuta, where her acting career got its start. She entered the acting profession after graduating from college and quickly became well-known.

When she was chosen to play Esther in "Jenifa's Diary," in 2016, she landed her big break and won over both fans and critics. Adejumoke gained tremendous praise and a place in the hearts of viewers with her depiction of the feisty and tenacious Esther, which demonstrated her flexibility as an actress.

Aderounmu's versatility and commitment to her profession were showcased by the more than ten English and Yoruba films she appeared in during her career. In addition to being an actor, she was also a producer, an on-air personality, and a well-liked figure in the entertainment world.

She kept taking on difficult roles that allowed her talent to shine, and as a result, her influence on Nollywood was evident.

From her early days in "Dazzling Mirage" as Yejide to her iconic roles in "Industreet" and "Alakada 2," Adejumoke is known for her brilliance, passion, and unflinching dedication to her craft.

OFFICE ABUSE: Emefiele Enters Not Guilty Plea in Lagos Court

Godwin Emefiele, the troubled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has entered a not guilty plea to charges of misusing his position and allocating billions of dollars from the United States.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Emefiele on Monday before the Ikeja State High Court in Lagos.
Before Justice Rahman Oshodi, Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Isioma Omole, were charged on 26 charges.

Marked ID/23787c/2024 and dated April 3, 2024, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) filed the charge on behalf of the EFCC.

Emefiele was accused by the commission of carrying out an arbitrary act in Lagos between 2020 and 2021, which was detrimental to Nigerian rights, by abusing his authority as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Specifically, the act involved allocating foreign exchange in the amount of $291,945,785.59 without any bids.

According to the EFCC, the former governor of the highest bank in Nigeria was directed to carry out an arbitrary act in 2021 in Lagos that was "prejudicial to the rights of Nigerians" and was "directed to be done in abuse of your office, as the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria."

But when Emefiele appeared in court, he requested to be released on bond on the condition that he attend for the hearing and have his case decided.

"Judge Muazu granted Emefiele bail, and he has been appearing at the FCT High Court for his trial. He has never missed a hearing since that bail was granted, and the prosecution is practically finished building its case. Attorney Lebi Lawal stated, "The defendant has always obediently shown up in court to address the accusations made against him.

"The EFCC called him on Thursday of last week to inform him that two charges had been brought against him. He has already re-appeared in court to address the charges against him. He poses no risk to flight.

  

Shaibu, the deputy governor, is sacked by the Edo parliament.

 

Monday saw the impeachment of state deputy governor Philip Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly.

Upon the acceptance of the report by the seven-member investigative panel, which was tasked by the state's Chief Judge with looking into Shaibu's alleged misbehaviour, Shaibu was found culpable

Peter Obi declares, "I'm not quitting the Labour Party."

In response to rumors in the media that he could leave the Labour Party before the 2027 election due to his purported dissatisfaction with the leadership issue, Peter Obi, the party's presidential candidate in 2023, has responded.

Benson Upah, the spokesman for the Nigeria Labour Congress, had stated that the former governor of Anambra State was free to leave the LP and that the congress would not obstruct his decision.

Upah had declared: "Mr. Obi has the freedom to choose." It's his choice if he decides to leave the party. We are unable to hold him to that standard. Peter Obi, however, is always a benefit if he decides to stay. I base my argument on that.

However, in response to inquiries from Gombe State journalists soon after he donated a borehole to the Tike Pantami ram market yesterday, Obi allayed concerns that he could join the Social Democratic Party, or SDP, in order to further his ambitions.

"No, there isn't," remarked Obi. I enjoy and support peace. We are one people, in my opinion. We should focus on achieving peace, and I think we can handle any issue.

The LP candidate responded to a potential partnership with former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai by saying, "Well, I'm more interested in Nigeria's success today than tomorrow."

We never stop thinking about the election instead of the struggles that Nigerians face. My commitment is to improve the lives and society of Nigerians, and that is what I am concerned about.

Obi called on stakeholders to exercise caution in response to the federal government's hike in the energy tariff for Band A customers through the Nigerian energy Regulatory Commission, or NERC.

"Everyone should consider it and consider how we might help. How do we address it, particularly in the context of the impoverished areas?

"People who live in Band A areas pay more while those who live in rural areas receive subsidies everywhere in the world. That's how it operates, Obi explained.

Comedian AY shares, "My 20-year marriage is slipping away from me."

 

Actor and comedian Ayo Makun, better known by his stage name AY, has responded to the gossip over his union with wife Mabel.

Rumors of their separation and infidelity have fuelled recent rumors of strife in their partnership.

AY appeared to acknowledge these claims in a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday, when he acknowledged doing things he wasn't proud of.

He claimed that because of his "deep personal family issues," he was at a point where he could no longer amuse the public.

He issued a warning against making assumptions, emphasizing that public displays do not characterize a person's strength or weakness.

Many people think that remaining silent merely indicates that one is unable to handle problems, according to AY. It is not indicative of weakness to cast a harsh light on someone who is not fighting for his own rights.

Some of us possess just enough logic to distinguish between facts, values, beliefs, and opinions.

"My personality and abilities merely reinforce that I've reached a point in my life when I can't be entertaining the public while dealing with extremely private family matters. It's possible that they are too much for the people involved to handle.

"Not even in the event that my adult daughter gains access to social media. It is important to safeguard her mental health from viewing things on the internet of which she cannot be proud.

Indeed! I have found myself doing certain things that I am not proud of today, without compromising my family. It is one thing to watch my 20-year relationship and marriage fall apart, but it is quite another for the people involved to know how to assign blame in an environment where most women are expected to constantly play the victim and come out on top. It goes without saying that no one is entirely innocent enough to throw stones.

I'm love how the lies in all these blogs about me are spreading quicker than the reality right now. However, my terrible truth will ultimately triumph above all falsehoods.

After getting hitched in November 2008, AY and Mabel are grateful to have two kids.