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  • Cynthia Morgan blasts May D amidst clash with Jude Okoye

    Cynthia Morgan blasts May D amidst clash with Jude Okoye

    Cynthia Morgan, former dancehall singer, has fired back at her colleague and former label-mate May D, who commented on her ongoing drama with Jude Okoye.

    May D had said, “I watched your live and I heard what you said about me even without calling my name. First of all I am not suffering and I am not going through anything also Jude and Psquate no reach to ruin my life I’m very good because I own my catalogue and I never signed any contract with them the reason why I will never go online to say bad things about them is because I have found my peace and I have moved on, please move on. I am not the type to take vengeance into my hands, I leave it all to God.”

    Morgan responded with anger, calling May D’s comments insensitive. “Very insensitive talk @mrmayd,” she wrote on her Instagram story. “I no send you @mrmayd sha no ever call my phone tell me say wetin you go through pass my own. Cause e no get the time wey I take carry you sit down tell you wetin I go through.”

    Morgan also targeted Jude Okoye, with whom she has had a long-standing dispute. She claimed that Jude shared 20 million naira with her in 2016, and she went on to earn an additional 10 million naira that same year. According to Morgan, these earnings would have been significantly higher if Jude hadn’t turned down various opportunities, including a Kasaprenko and Glo endorsement, a $30,000 Ugandan show, and an Ogbe stadium show worth 3 million naira.

    “I remember the Kasaprenko and Glo endorsement you turned down, the thirty thousand dollar Ugandan show you turned down, and the Ogbe stadium three million naira show Joy turned down.”

    Morgan expressed frustration that she had remained silent about these issues for so long, but she would no longer keep quiet. “I kept quiet because I didn’t just want to agree I was played by people I thought were humans. Not anymore,” she declared.

    In a previous message, Morgan had addressed Jude directly, accusing him of talking behind her back since 2016 and avoiding her attempts to meet with him in person. “All you have done since 2016 is talk behind my back, and all my efforts to see you in person have been to no avail,” she said. “I knew I had to reap my own destruction for sowing in flesh, and you, too, would reap yours for being an instrument and for holding back such earnings through dishonesty.”

  • Jude Okoye sends strong message to Peter Okoye, Cynthia Morgan

    Jude Okoye sends strong message to Peter Okoye, Cynthia Morgan

    Jude Okoye, Psquare’s former manager has taken to social media to throw a shade to his brother Peter Okoye and former signee Cynthia Morgan.

    The music executive in his post on Instagram called out everyone who became greedy and left his label, only to blame him for their downfall.

    According to Jude, these individuals were successful and influential when he was supporting them, but they got greedy, left, and are now pointing fingers at him.

    Jude’s post reads, “They all have one thing in common: They were big, influential, and successful when I was shouldering them with my platform until they got greedy and wanted to eat alone and so left.” He accuses them of bragging about their newfound freedom and making it on their own, only to fall off the wagon, go broke, and blame him for their misfortunes.

  • P-Square: Court Adjourns fraud case involving Jude Okoye to Oct 23

    P-Square: Court Adjourns fraud case involving Jude Okoye to Oct 23

    Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, adjourned further hearing in the ongoing ₦1.38 billion fraud case involving Jude Chigozie Okoye, elder brother and former manager of music duo Paul and Peter Okoye (formerly known as P-Square), to October 23, 2025.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Okoye is being prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering.

    One of the charges reads: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Limited, sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did directly acquire a landed property known as No. 5, Tony Eromosele Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, worth ₦850,000,000.00 (Eight Hundred and Fifty Million Naira only), which money you knew or reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (2) (d) and punishable under Section 18 (3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”

    Okoye pleaded not guilty to all charges when he was arraigned on February 26, 2025.

    At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, the first prosecution witness (PW1), Peter Obumuneme Okoye, during cross-examination by the defence counsel, Clement Onwuewunor (SAN), denied having any financial control during his time with Northside Entertainment.

    “I never signed any cheque and had no access to the accounts while still signed to Northside Entertainment,” he told the court.

    Peter Okoye also stated that although he received payments from the company’s Ecobank account, they were not royalties.

    According to him, the account was used to receive funds from various sources, including endorsements and performances.

    He further testified that he only became aware of the existence of Northside Music Limited in late 2022 and insisted he never received any proceeds from Lex Records throughout his tenure with the company.

    Following the testimony, Justice Owoeye adjourned the case to October 23 and November 10, 2025, for the continuation of trial.

  • Family feud: Peter Okoye testifies against brother Jude over alleged N1.38bn fund diversion

    Family feud: Peter Okoye testifies against brother Jude over alleged N1.38bn fund diversion

    On Monday, April 14, 2025, Peter Obumneme Okoye, one half of the renowned music duo P-Square, testified against his elder brother and former manager, Jude Chigozie Okoye, in a case of alleged financial misappropriation.

    Peter appeared as the first prosecution witness (PW1) for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice A. Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Jude Okoye and his company, Northside Music Limited, are facing a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering involving N1.38 billion.

    One of the charges states that in 2022, Jude and his company allegedly acquired a property worth ₦850 million at No. 5 Tony Eromosele Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, using funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activity. Jude pleaded not guilty when arraigned on February 26, 2025.

    During his testimony, Peter identified Jude as both his elder brother and the former manager of the P-Square group. He recounted how the music duo, which started in 1997, disbanded in 2017 before reuniting in November 2021.

    Peter explained that before Jude took over as manager, P-Square was managed by several individuals, including Chioma Ugochi during their school days, and the late Bayo Odusami of Mbuntu Music for five years. Later, Peter and his twin brother Paul briefly managed themselves before bringing Jude on board, along with Northside Entertainment Limited.

    He alleged persistent disputes over how Jude handled the group’s finances, especially the fact that Jude was the sole signatory to all their business bank accounts in Ecobank, Zenith Bank, and FCMB. Peter claimed he had no access to these accounts and was forced to seek legal advice from Festus Keyamo (SAN), now the Minister of Aviation, to push for a fair revenue-sharing formula.

    Peter detailed a specific instance when Northside Entertainment stopped funding his house construction in Ikoyi for six months. When he sought clarification, he said Jude and Paul responded, “If you leave P-Square, you leave the money.” This prompted him to approach Keyamo again.

    He said the group’s earnings were kept in accounts controlled solely by Jude and that he only discovered the existence of a similar company, Northside Music Limited, in 2022. While negotiating with parties interested in acquiring their music catalogue, Peter requested account statements and access to backend earnings data—information typically handled by aggregators—but was denied access by Jude.

    When Peter confronted Paul about this, he claimed Paul dismissed his concerns and deferred to Jude. Eventually, Peter managed to transfer the music catalogue to Mad Solutions, a move which soon yielded over $22,000 in revenue. This revealed to him that Jude and Paul had also been receiving payments without his knowledge.

    Upon investigating further, Peter discovered through the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) that Northside Music Limited was owned by Jude and his wife, with her holding 80% of the shares. He also discovered irregularities in the backend data provided—figures were missing or altered, significantly reducing the catalogue’s market value.

    He claimed that when potential buyers noticed discrepancies in the backend, a deal originally worth $8,000 dropped below $500. Peter then brought the matter to Paul, who allegedly dismissed the situation and told him to “do your worst.”

    A tax officer named Emmanuel later informed Peter that Jude had claimed the group hadn’t performed since the split, but bank statements from 2017 showed that aggregators were still making payments to their Access Bank account. This led Peter to contact his lawyer, Afolabi, who subsequently reported the case to the EFCC.

    The case has been adjourned until June 4, 2025, for cross-examination.

     

  • EFCC to arraign Jude Okoye today over alleged $1m theft

    EFCC to arraign Jude Okoye today over alleged $1m theft

     

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today (Tuesday) arraign Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group, P-Square, on a fresh charge of $1 million and £34,537.59 theft before the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja.

    Justice Rahman Oshodi will hear the four counts charge filed before the court on Jan. 27th by the EFCC Prosecutor, Aso Larry Peters.

    Jude Okoye’s arraignment before the court was initially slated for Monday, March 3rd but could not go on because the defendant was absent in court as the Ikoyi Correctional Centre where he was remanded said it had not received any information for his arraignment.

    In the charge, the EFCC, accused Okoye of dishonestly converting to his own use the sum of $767,544.15, a sum which was paid to Lex Records limited as payment for music digital distribution/publishing royalties with intent to permanently deprive Peter Okoye his special interest in the asset.

    He was also accused to have sometimes between 2016 and 2023, dishonestly converted the sum of £34,537.59, paid by Lex Records limited as payment for music digital distribution/ publishing royalties with intent to permanently deprive Peter Okoye his special interest in the asset.

    The commission also alleged that Jude Okoye dishonestly converted the sum of $133,566.49, a sum paid by Kobalt Music digital distribution/publishing royalties with intent to permanently deprive Peter Okoye his special interest in the asset.

    The anti-graft agency also said the defendant dishonestly converted the sum of $118,652.23, paid by Mtech limited as payment for music digital distribution publishing royalties with intent to permanently deprive Peter Okoye of his special interest.

    According to the EFCC, the offences committed between 2016 and 2023, contravene sections 278 and 285 of the criminal laws of Lagos State 2011.

    Meanwhile, another court, the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday granted a N100m bail to the defendant, Jude Okoye.

    Justice Alexander Owoeye granted him bail with two sureties in like sum.

    The judge held that “one of the sureties must be the owner of a landed property, while the other surety must be a business owner with verifiable address.

    “Both sureties shall show an affidavit of means”.

    Justice Owoeye also ordered that the property title as well as the Bank Verification Number (BVN) shall be deposited before the court.

    “The defendant shall not travel out of the country, pending the hearing and determination of the charges. The defendant shall continue to be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, pending the fulfillment of his bail conditions,” the judge held.

    The case was adjourned till April 14, for the commencement of trial.

    One of his brothers, Paul, who now goes by the stage name, Rude boy, was present in court to give support to the defendant.

    Jude Okoye was arraigned on February 26, 2025, before the court, by the EFCC for an alleged crime of money laundering involving N1.38bn, $1m, and £34,537.59.

    He was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on seven counts preferred against him by EFCC.

    The Commission told the court that the defendant alongside his Northside Music Limited sometime in 2022, in Lagos, directly acquired a landed property known as No 5, Tony Eromosele Street Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos worth N850,000,000.(Eight hundred and fifty million naira) with money he knew or reasonably ought to have known forms part of the proceeds of unlawful activities.

    The anti-graft agency also alleged that Okoye and his company, in 2022, used a Bureau De Change to convert $1,019,762.87, held in an Access Bank account operated by Northside Music Ltd, into naira and transferred the funds into various bank accounts to conceal the illicit origin of the money.

    According to EFCC, the offences committed contravene Sections 18 (2)(a) of the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act and are punishable under Section 18 (3) of the same Act.

    Okoye pleaded not guilty to all the counts.

  • Jude Okoye gets N100m bail in N1.3 billion money laundering case

    Jude Okoye gets N100m bail in N1.3 billion money laundering case

    The federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has granted bail in the amount of N100m to Jude Okoye, the older sibling and former manager of the defunct music group, P-square.

    This was revealed during a court ruling by Justice Alexander Owoeye, on Monday, March 3.

    TheNewsGuru reported that Jude Okoye, the former manager of the hip-hop duo P-Square and elder brother of Peter and Paul Okoye, was arraigned on Wednesday by the EFCC over alleged money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59 and was charged alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on seven counts filed by the EFCC.

    He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was initially held at the Ikoyi correctional facility. His lawyer, Effiong, argued that the bail application was made under relevant legal provisions and was based on medical grounds. However, the EFCC opposed the request, arguing that Okoye was a flight risk and could interfere with witnesses.

    However, the judge decided to consider the bail request and granted it on Monday, March 3

    He stated that the bail conditions, set by Owoeye, require Okoye to present two sureties, each owning property in Lagos valued at N100 million.

    Justice Owoeye noted that the court will need to verify the property documents, and Okoye is also restricted from leaving the country without prior approval.

    Justice Owoeye finally adjourned the case till Monday, April 14.

  • Peter Okoye’s management speaks on singer’s involvement in Jude’s legal issues

    Peter Okoye’s management speaks on singer’s involvement in Jude’s legal issues

    Peter Okoye, one half of the estranged musical duo PSquare has denied allegations that he played a role in his brother Jude Okoye’s recent arraignment.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Jude Okoye, the former manager of the popular music group Psquare, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of N1.38 billion fraud.

    Speaking after court hearing, Paul Okoye accused Peter of being responsible for their elder brother’s ordeal.

    He stated, “It is not about supporting him because I know the truth. And the truth is, unfortunately, the way the journalists are making it look like he is a fraud.

    “Let’s call a spade a spade, Peter is the one putting Jude to this thing, simple. It is Peter that is doing this, putting him in prison, and I’m here to bring him out.”

    In response to Paul’s claims, Peter’s manager, Emem Kush, dismissed the allegations in a statement to Punch Saturday Beats.

    She said, “I don’t know Peter is on this issue. And I don’t think he has any comment on this issue. The case is between the EFCC, based on their investigation, and Jude Okoye.

    “I don’t see how Peter Okoye has anything to do with it. We have no comment on this matter. Peter didn’t drag anybody to the EFCC.

    “The petition was against the company that has been receiving funds on his behalf. And he knew nothing about it. Don’t mix up issues, and let’s not create issues where they are not.”

    Regarding whether any conditions were attached to the case, she added, “The EFCC was the one that received all of this, so I think it’s best to speak to them to know the facts of the case, and their findings.

    “I don’t represent the EFCC. I’m not spokesman for the EFCC. I’m not spokesman for either party, so I can’t tell you.”

  • N1.38 billion money laundering case: Jude Okoye’s bail fate to be sealed on Monday

    N1.38 billion money laundering case: Jude Okoye’s bail fate to be sealed on Monday

    The Federal High Court in Lagos is set to rule on Jude Okoye’s bail application on Monday, March 3, 2025.

    This development comes after Justice Alexander Owoeye heard arguments from Okoye’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Mr. Fanny Anum.

    TheNewsGuru reported that Jude Okoye, the former manager of the hip-hop duo P-Square and elder brother of Peter and Paul Okoye, was arraigned on Wednesday by the EFCC over alleged money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59 and was charged alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on seven counts filed by the EFCC.

    The prosecution alleged that Okoye acquired a property worth N850 million in 2022, knowing or reasonably ought to have known that the money used for the purchase was part of the proceeds of unlawful activities. Additionally, the EFCC claimed that Okoye and his company used a Bureau de Change to convert $1,019,762.87 into naira and transferred the funds into various bank accounts to conceal the illicit origin of the money.

    Okoye pleaded not guilty to all the charges. His lawyer, Effiong, argued that the bail application was made under relevant legal provisions and was based on medical grounds. However, the EFCC opposed the request, arguing that Okoye was a flight risk and could interfere with witnesses.

    TNG understands that the EFCC is currently investigating Jude Okoye after Peter Okoye petitioned the anti-graft agency over a “secret company” he discovered that had “Jude Okoye and his wife Ifeoma Okoye as founder and director” and the whereabouts of some of P-Square’s royalties.

  • Peter is responsible – Paul Okoye speaks out amidst brother Jude’s legal Issues

    Peter is responsible – Paul Okoye speaks out amidst brother Jude’s legal Issues

    Nigerian music star Paul Okoye has made a public statement regarding his elder brother, Jude Okoye’s, recent arraignment.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Jude Okoye, the former manager of the popular music group Psquare, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of N1.38 billion fraud.

    The Psquare duo, comprising Paul and his twin brother Peter Okoye, has been a prominent force in the Nigerian music industry. However, the group has faced challenges in recent years, including a publicized split. The brothers’ relationship has been strained, with both parties pursuing solo careers.

    Jude Okoye’s legal issues have raised questions about the management of Psquare’s finances during his tenure as their manager.

    The Okoye family has been in the spotlight for years, with their personal lives and relationships under constant scrutiny. The latest development has added fuel to the fire, with many wondering what the future holds for the Psquare brothers and their family.

    In his statement, Paul Okoye told journalists after the court hearing, that his brother Peter Okoye was involved in Jude’s legal troubles.

    He said, “My Lord, I have here with me documents of one of my properties situated in Ikoyi valued at several billions of naira, and I’m willing to drop it with the court, but please release my brother to me on bail today.”

    TNG understands that the EFCC is currently investigating Jude Okoye after Peter Okoye petitioned the anti-graft agency over a “secret company” he discovered that had “Jude Okoye and his wife Ifeoma Okoye as founder and director” and the whereabouts of some of P-Square’s royalties.

  • Paul Okoye breaks silence as elder brother, Jude faces EFCC charges amid ongoing family drama

    Paul Okoye breaks silence as elder brother, Jude faces EFCC charges amid ongoing family drama

    Nigerian singer Paul Okoye has finally spoken out in support of his elder brother, Jude Okoye, who was recently arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of fraud.
    The development has sparked widespread attention, given the brothers’ high-profile status in the entertainment industry.
    In a show of solidarity, Paul Okoye took to his Instagram page to encourage his brother to remain strong, assuring him that the current challenges would soon pass.
    He wrote: “Exactly what he wants. This too shall pass. Stay strong brother @judeengees”
    TheNewsGuru reported that Jude Okoye will remain at the Ikoyi correctional centre until February 28, pending further investigation into the allegations.
    The brothers have had a complicated relationship in the past, particularly regarding their musical group, Psquare. Paul Okoye had previously shared his reasons for ending the group, citing creative differences and personal issues.
    Despite their past differences, Paul Okoye’s statement demonstrates his commitment to supporting his brother during this difficult time.
    This is coming as the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, arraigned Jude Okoye Chigozie, older brother and ex-manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square music group, before Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
    He was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, on a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N1.38billion, $1million and £34,537.59.
    One of the charges reads: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd sometimes in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did directly acquire a landed property known as No 5, Tony Eromosele Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos worth N850,000,000.00 (Eight hundred and fifty million naira) only, which money you knew or reasonably ought to have known forms part of proceeds of unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (2) (d) and punishable under Section 18 (3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
    Another charge reads: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd sometimes in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did indirectly using bureau de change, converted the sum of $1,019,762.87 (One million nineteen thousand, seven hundred and six-two dollars eighty seven cents), domiciled in Access Bank Plc operated by Northside Music Ltd to the naira equivalent and remitted into various bank accounts with intention of concealing that the said fund formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (2)(a) and punishable under Section 18 (3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
    He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges, following which prosecution counsel, L.P. Aso, applied for a trial date and for Okoye to be remanded in a correctional facility.
    The defence counsel, Inibehe Effiong, however, informed the court of Okoye’s bail application and prayed for a short date of adjournment to enable its hearing. The defence counsel also prayed that the defendant be rather remanded in the EFCC custody pending the hearing of the bail application.
    Objecting to the prayer for the defendant to be remanded in EFCC’s custody, the prosecution counsel argued that the Commission’s holding facility was already congested with suspects awaiting arraignment and that the court should remand the defendant in the correctional facility since he has taken his plea.
    Justice Owoeye adjourned the matter till February 28, 2025 for the hearing of the bail application and April 14, 2025 for trial, and ordered that the defendant be remanded in Ikoyi Correctional Centre.