Mr Ibu’s illness, Killaboi’s arrest, Ninalowo ‘in love again’… top stories of last week

Last week was eventful in showbiz. TheCable Lifestyle examines the top entertainment stories that got tongues wagging in the past seven days. 

TOYIN LAWANI DETAILS BATTLE WITH BRAIN CYST, DEGENERATING SPINE

Last week, the fashion entrepreneur detailed her battle with a brain cyst and a degenerating spine. 

Lawani visited the doctor with Segun Wealth, her husband, during one of the episodes of ‘The Real Housewife of Lagos’. 

In the episode, the entrepreneur was diagnosed with “rise posterolateral disc protrusion”.

Lawani also said she underwent surgery for “an implant of the C5 &C6 on the spine”.

The fashionista said she is still healing while calling on her fans and critics alike to desist from making jokes about her condition.

CHEF DAMI CRIES OUT OVER ‘THREATS’ FROM HER PASTOR

Damilola ‘Chef Dami’ Adeparusi, the Nigerian cook, alleged several threats from her pastor. 

Dami claimed she also received “countless insults, curses, threats and bullying” messages from some individuals she referred to as “people of God”.

“The first time the man of God tried to challenge my God he failed, then he told me to prepare for war,” she said.

“Assuming I had died few days ago; people would’ve understood better what I’ve been facing, by the testimony of those around me. But I’ll still try and bind my piece because it is a testimony that others can learn from.

“I’ve been in constant fear for my life.”

Dami’s allegation was, however, refuted by a member of the Ekiti-based church. 

AILING MR IBU BEGS FOR HELP

John Mr. Ibu Okafor, the ace actor, is currently battling with an undisclosed illness.

In a viral video last Wednesday, the ace actor pleaded for financial assistance.

Ibu’s plight has prompted calls on social media for the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to assist one of its own. It has also attracted disagreements between the guild and Stella Maris, the actor’s wife.

Since the footage hit the internet, several people have announced their donations to the ailing actor.

The Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) foundation, on Friday, revealed it “paid the entire medical expenses of Ibu on Wednesday”.

NINALOWO ‘FINDS LOVE AGAIN’ 

Last week, Bolanle Ninalowo hinted at finding love again — a few weeks after announcing his divorce from Bunmi, his wife.

The actor expressed excitement about his newfound love interest. He said he is feeling nervous about “these new wavy feelings”. He also asked for advice from his fans on how to approach her.

In September, Ninalowo announced his divorce from Bunmi, citing irreconcilable differences.

WANTED ‘MURDER’ KILLABOI ARRESTED

Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, the gambler better known as Killaboi, who was declared wanted by the Nigerian police for allegedly killing his girlfriend, was arrested in Sierra Leone.

Nnanyereugo was apprehended at a nightclub on Friday in Freetown.

The Lagos state police command declared Killaboi wanted on October 10 for the death of Augusta Osedion.

This was after Nnanyereugo confessed to the murder of his 21-year-old lover.

Osedion was allegedly murdered on July 13 in Killaboi’s home at Oral Estate in the Ajah area of the state.

On July 17, the gambler said he “mistakenly” stabbed her to death during an argument and never intended to kill Osedion.