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BBNaija’s Phyna Seeks Justice Against Hair Vendor Cyberbulling Her
In a formal petition dated 22nd December 2023, Reality TV star and CEO of First Phyria Enterprises, Otabor Josephine, better known as Phyna has lodged a complaint with the Nigeria Police State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti – Yaba, Lagos.
This was contained in a picture posted by the winner of Big Brother Naija season 7, on her official Instagram page on Wednesday.
Biztellers reports that last year December the accused hair vendor, “dbeautyhair” took to social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to call out Phyna over unreturned wig borrowed by her to an event.
Consequently, Phyna has now accused Damilola Olaore of Beauty Hair, along with others, of engaging in conspiracy, cyberbullying, and cyber stalking.
The complaint, addressed to the DCP State CID, details an incident on the 10th of December 2023 when Phyna had a movie premiere at 1 Max Cinema Lekki, Lagos.
Seeking a hairstylist for the event, Phyna enlisted the services of fashion stylist Teniola Azeez Olalekan.
However, following the public exposure of her engagement with Olalekan, Phyna claims that Olaore, operating under the name “dbeautyhair” with the phone number 08075884184, initiated a campaign of online harassment.
These actions, according to Phyna, were aimed at tarnishing her reputation, character, and brand, thereby jeopardizing her image and goodwill.
In her plea to the DCP, Josephine expresses her desire for a thorough police investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. She attaches copies of the offensive postings as evidence and urges the police to intervene, emphasizing her commitment to upholding the law rather than taking matters into her own hands.
“I am a law-abiding citizen of Nigeria, am actress celebrity and the C.E.O First Phyria Enterprises.
“With profound respect to the office of the DCP State CID, Panti, I wish to officially uses this medium to report the nefarious activities of Damilola Olaore of the beauty hair with phone number 08075884184 and others.
“That on the 10th of December, 2023, I had a movie premia by Funke Akindele at 1 Max Cinema Lekki phase 1 Lagos and I needed a hair stylist to do my hair for me to enable me participate in the acting of the movies which I contacted a fashion stylist one Teniola Azeez Olalekan and I had a transaction with him and I paid for his services.
“As a celebrity and actress my fans saw my name on internet and, other social media where phone number 08075884184, named dbeautyhair, posting and texting bloggers on internet via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp causing insults, assassinating my good name and character thereby putting my brand, image and goodwill into jeopardy.
As a law-abiding citizen, I don’t want to take laws into my hand therefore, I want the police to investigate and bring the culprit to book, while copies of the postings are hereby attached,” the petition reads.
Eloswag, a former contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 7, has broken his silence following the release of his private video online.
The reality star reportedly uploaded a clip featuring himself and an unidentified woman on his Snapchat account at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday.
Though Eloswag swiftly deleted the video, it had already caught the attention of the internet.
The explicit content quickly gained traction after being reposted by the controversial gossip blog, Gistlover, sparking widespread conversations across social media platforms.
In response to the incident, Eloswag took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration and consider possible legal action.
In a now-deleted post, he wrote, “I mistakenly posted a video on my Snapchat by 3am and deleted it immediately, guess who has the video? GISTLOVER? How? Please, can I sue? Because it doesn’t make sense.”
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The reality star’s reaction highlights the challenges celebrities face when intimate content finds its way online.
While some supporters have shown empathy, others have engaged in heated debates about the responsibility of public figures in handling their digital content.
Eloswag’s predicament places him alongside other Nigerian celebrities who have dealt with similar scandals, such as Moyo Lawal, Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, and James Brown, whose private videos have previously surfaced online.
Legal experts have weighed in on Eloswag’s potential case, noting that while pursuing legal action against individuals or platforms that share such content can be complex, it is not impossible.
The development has reignited discussions on digital privacy and the ethical responsibilities of content-sharing platforms.
As Eloswag’s fans and critics await further updates, the incident underscores the precarious nature of online privacy and the far-reaching consequences of a single momentary lapse.
Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has claimed the No. 2 spot on the Miss Universe Pre-Arrival Hot Picks, solidifying her position as a top contender in the upcoming November 16, 2024, pageant.
As excitement builds for Miss Universe 2024, Adetshina’s ranking has sparked national pride and optimism in Nigeria, with many hopeful she could secure the title.
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Adetshina arrived in Mexico last month to prepare for the competition and has since captured widespread attention.
However, her path to Miss Universe has been marked by challenges.
Initially competing as Miss Taraba in Miss Universe Nigeria, she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant following online backlash regarding her nationality and accusations of fraud by the South African Home Office.
This setback, however, did not deter her ambitions.
Her current standing as a top pick underscores her growing international recognition and support, positioning her as a formidable contender ahead of the competition.
Many have taken to social media to voice their support, with some declaring her Nigeria’s best chance yet to secure the Miss Universe crown.
Nigerians have been ranked among the top social media users globally, with 2024 data positioning the country fifth in the world for average daily time spent online.
According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics on X, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media.
Leading the global list is Kenya, where users spend the most time on social media at 3 hours and 43 minutes daily. South Africa follows closely with 3 hours and 37 minutes, Brazil with 3 hours and 34 minutes, and the Philippines at 3 hours and 33 minutes.
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With an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes, Nigeria ranks just behind these top four countries in social media engagement.
Other nations with notable social media usage include Colombia at 3 hours and 22 minutes, Chile and Indonesia both at 3 hours and 11 minutes. Completing the top ten are Saudi Arabia and Argentina, with daily averages of 3 hours and 10 minutes and 3 hours and 8 minutes, respectively.
By comparison, some countries report lower social media usage. Ghana averages 2 hours and 43 minutes, Egypt 2 hours and 41 minutes, and Thailand 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Among European countries, social media engagement is generally lower, with Portugal averaging 2 hours and 23 minutes, Romania 2 hours and 20 minutes, and Italy 2 hours and 17 minutes, highlighting significant regional variations in social media usage.
Full list:
Kenya – 03:43
South Africa – 03:37
Brazil – 03:34
Philippines – 03:33
Nigeria – 03:23
Colombia – 03:22
Chile – 03:11
Indonesia – 03:11
Saudi Arabia – 03:10
Argentina – 03:08
Mexico – 03:04
Malaysia – 02:48
Ghana – 02:43
Egypt – 02:41
Thailand – 02:30
Bulgaria – 02:26
Vietnam – 02:23
Portugal – 02:23
Romania – 02:20
Italy – 02:17
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