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Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Case.

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Grammy-winning rapper Durk Devontay Banks, known as Lil Durk, has been acquitted of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case stemming from a 2022 shooting in Los Angeles. The incident resulted in the death of the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.

A Los Angeles jury deliberated for three days before finding the rapper not guilty on all five federal felony counts. Lil Durk had been accused of orchestrating a revenge plot against Tyquian Bowman (Quando Rondo) following the 2020 killing of Banks’ friend, Dayvon “King Von” Bennett. Prosecutors alleged Banks planned, ordered, and financed the operation, which ultimately led to the death of Bowman’s cousin, 24-year-old Saviay’a Robinson, during an ambush on August 19, 2022.

The defense maintained Lil Durk’s innocence, arguing that his former personal assistant, Kavon Grant, was responsible for the alleged scheme. Banks was arrested in 2024 and pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy, stalking with a dangerous weapon, stalking resulting in death, and two murder-for-hire-related counts. His co-defendants, Deandre Dontrell Wilson and David Brian Lindsey, were convicted of stalking and conspiracy to commit stalking but acquitted of other charges.

Following the verdict, supporters celebrated outside the Los Angeles courthouse. Defense lawyer Drew Findling stated that Banks was “thankful” for the acquittal.

Despite this acquittal, the 33-year-old rapper, who has achieved significant commercial success with seven top-five albums since 2019 and collaborations with artists like Drake and J. Cole, remains in custody. He faces a separate federal trial next month on racketeering, murder, and firearms charges, which could result in a life sentence if he is convicted.

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Peller Rejects Calls to Divorce His Wife, Jarvis, and Criticizes Nigerians Advising Him to Leave Her [VIDEO].

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Popular Nigerian TikToker Peller has dismissed calls for him to divorce his wife, Jarvis, following their recent public disagreement.

Speaking during a live video, Peller said he had no intention of ending the marriage, arguing that those advocating divorce did not genuinely wish him well and were merely seeking online content.

“I will not divorce Jarvis,” he stated.

Peller added that every marriage faces challenges and maintained that he and Jarvis would resolve their differences privately. He also urged Nigerians to stop interfering in their relationship and concentrate on their own affairs.

The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with many users advising the couple to address marital issues away from the public eye.

 

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Alleged Fraud: Blessing CEO Regains Freedom After Months in Kirikiri Prison.

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Controversial Nigerian relationship expert Blessing CEO has regained her freedom after spending four months in Kirikiri Prison.

Actress Doris Ogala announced the development on Instagram on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Sharing a video conversation, Ogala wrote: “Blessing CEO is finally out, thank you Jesus. Awwwww ajjeeeyyyy.”

The release follows a difficult period during which Blessing CEO reportedly lost her second son to an asthma attack while in custody.

She had been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over several allegations, including property and tenancy fraud, cancer-related fraud, and falsification of medical results. She was granted bail in separate cases, including bail of N10 million, N20 million, and N69.15 million.

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Queen PhinaDon Hosts Her Team and Associates at De Toprano Lounge in Lagos (Pictures Below).

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Denmark-based showbiz entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Chief Amb. Delight Benson, popularly known as Queen PhinaDon, hosted members of her events and production management team, as well as other associates, to an evening of relaxation and camaraderie in Lagos.

The gathering, held on Saturday, October 17, at the upscale De Toprano Lounge in Ikeja, provided an opportunity for Queen PhinaDon to reconnect with her colleagues and spend quality time with her team. As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PDMI Solutions, she used the occasion to appreciate the contributions of those supporting her growing entertainment and media ventures.

Queen PhinaDon is also the Founder of the Phinadon Humanitarian Awards and Phinadon Magazine. She arrived in Nigeria a few days earlier from her base in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The celebrity author recently launched her two books, My Last Journey to Nigeria and Unseen Untold, in Copenhagen on July 4, 2026. Both publications have further strengthened her profile as a creative entrepreneur with interests spanning entertainment, publishing, humanitarian initiatives, and event management.

Despite her return to Nigeria, Queen PhinaDon has yet to confirm whether she will host a reading and signing session, titled “Meet the Author,” for her fans and readers in Lagos. Such an event would offer the public an opportunity to interact with her and gain deeper insight into the inspiration behind her books.

 

 

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