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  • BBNaija star Tuoyo vows to sue NDLEA over alleged brutality

    BBNaija star Tuoyo vows to sue NDLEA over alleged brutality

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tuoyo Ideh has vowed to take legal action against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over alleged brutality during a nightclub raid in Lagos.

    The NDLEA raided Proxy Nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos, in the early hours of Sunday, October 26, 2025.

    The operation resulted in the arrest of over 100 patrons, including popular Lagos socialite Pretty Mike and former Big Brother Naija housemate Tuoyo Ideh.

    Following his arrest, Tuoyo claimed he was beaten and humiliated by NDLEA operatives during the incident, which left him in physical pain and emotional distress.

    In an Instagram post, Tuoyo revealed that it has been three days since the incident and he is still struggling to recover.

    He thanked fans, friends, and colleagues for their support, saying it has kept him going during this difficult period.

    He wrote: “It’s been 3 days since the NDLEA incident, and I won’t lie, I’m still trying to process everything.

    “I’m still in pain and traumatized, but I want to use this medium to say a big thank you to everyone who has reached out, from my DMs to calls and messages, it has honestly kept me going.

    “Nevertheless, I have decided to take legal action against the infringement of my human right, and I hope justice will take its full course. Thank you once again.”

  • BBNaija’s Tuoyo alleges brutal treatment by NDLEA operatives during nightclub raid

    BBNaija’s Tuoyo alleges brutal treatment by NDLEA operatives during nightclub raid

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tuoyo Ideh has accused the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of assaulting him during a raid at Proxy Nightclub in Lagos.

    Popular Lagos socialite Pretty Mike and over 100 guests were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, October 26, during an NDLEA operation at the nightclub.

    Reacting to his ordeal, Tuoyo claimed that despite being cleared during the initial screening, he was forcefully taken into custody, beaten with sticks and ordered to perform frog jumps as punishment.

    Tuoyo, who was at the club as a promoter, shared a video on his Instagram page narrating his ordeal and describing the physical and emotional pain he endured.

    He said: “I’m a promoter, if you see me outside, it’s because of business I promote for different clubs.

    “I have not even sat down for up to 30 minutes, all I heard was, ‘Everybody go down!’. I looked up and I saw people that wore black,  and I saw military personnel. They asked us to drop our phones, then after some time, they stood us up, checked me, checked my bag, checked every single thing from me, and they checked my socks, checked everything. They didn’t find anything at all, and asked us to go outside after 3am.

    “We went outside and sat on the floor, which was humiliating, we started asking after some hours please, what is happening.

    “I posted on my social media platform, and I’m like, I have been arrested by the NDLEA for no just cause, which basically was a no just cause, because I was not found with anything at all. Then after like 30 minutes, or 40 minutes, I just see a woman just came and pointed, the people just ran away from the office, and just pointed me, ‘he’s the one.’ Like five guys literally rushed towards me, they first brushed me and slapped me… and one even said, ‘Na you go post abi? Shoot him.’ They were beating me.

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    “As I was rolling on the floor back and forth, they were hitting me with sticks, kicking and slapping me. I was breathing so fast; I thought I was going to give up. I’ve never been beaten like that in my life.”

    He captioned the video, “Nigeria finally happened to me, Everything that happened on Saturday when I was out at Proxy Lagos to NDLEA office.

    “I can’t even stand or lie down properly, the pain the NDLEA officers inflicted on me after beating me like a criminal, my whole body, my legs, hands, back and my head is in so much pain, not even funny at all,” Tuoyo added.

    “Yesterday I felt so helpless, the intimidation and humiliation was so much on me and everyone else present.

    “We stay in a country in which our human rights are taken from us, and no single freedom of speech”.

  • Why men may dislike girlfriends’ frequent clubbing, by Reality star Tuoyo

    Why men may dislike girlfriends’ frequent clubbing, by Reality star Tuoyo

    Reality TV star Tuoyo has shed light on why some men may feel uneasy about their girlfriends frequently going out to clubs or parties.

    In a post shared on Instagram, Tuoyo clarified that the concern isn’t always rooted in insecurity but often in a desire to avoid unnecessary drama.

    He explained that he’s witnessed numerous cases where men ended up taking home other people’s girlfriends after a night out, often due to situations involving intoxication or financial vulnerability.

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    According to him, when a man genuinely values or loves a woman, his discomfort with her constant partying comes from a place of protection and caution, not control.

    “I have lost count of people’s girlfriends that have been taken home after clubbing or partying just because they got high or needed money. That’s why when a guy loves or rates a girl high, he feels some type of way of her going out everytime. Not that he is insecure, he just doesn’t want problem”, he wrote.

  • Tuoyo ‘Asatunna Meje’ passes on

    Tuoyo ‘Asatunna Meje’ passes on

    The Tuoyo and Dediare families have announced the passing on of Mrs. Shayegbe Tuoyo  ‘Asatuma Meje’ (Nee Dediare), aged 86.

    A statement by Mrs. Ete Ambah for the families, said: “We, the Tuoyo and Dediare families, with gratitude to God Almighty announce the passing on to glory of our loving wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt and grandmother. Mrs. Shayegbe Tuoyo “Asatuma Meje” (Nee Dediare).

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    “Born July 6, 1938, she died on September 1, 2024.

    “Complete funeral details to follow later.”