The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has banned unauthorised pictures and video recordings at the burial of Junior Pope.

Pope passed away in April after a boat accident on the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state.

His family disclosed that the actor’s final rites will be held on May 17.

In a recent Instagram post, Emeka Rollas, the AGN president, said in preparation for Pope’s burial, the guild has appointed 30 representatives from five states (Delta, Imo, Abia, Anambra, and Enugu) to attend the funeral.

He said the representatives would get AGN T-shirts and urged attendees to coordinate through their respective state chapter chairman.

Rollas also announced the restriction of unauthorised photos and recordings during the burial proceedings.

He added that press and bloggers seeking to cover the event must be accredited by Pope’s family beforehand.

“In preparation for the burial of our departed colleague Jnr Pope we have appointed 30 representatives each from these five state chapters namely Delta, Imo, Abia, Anambra and Enugu a conveying bus with the official T-shirts for each of the state chapter,” he wrote.

“If you are within any of the mentioned states please contact the chairman Actors Guild of Nigeria of the state chapter where you are.

“For those who want to go on their own please you may wish to reach out to us for your T-shirts.

“It is a devastating and sorrowful period for the Actors Guild of Nigeria therefore we shall not indulge in any unnecessary picture or video recording that is not by the official photographers at the proceedings of final journey of our departed colleague. All Press/ Bloggers must be accredited by the family.”

Korra Obidi, the US-based Nigerian dancer, has attracted backlash on social media after announcing vacation plans to Hawaii — days after launching a GoFundMe account.

On Friday, Korra cried out for financial assistance to engage in a parental rights battle with Justin Dean, her ex-husband.

The entertainer claimed Dean obtained a court order prohibiting her from posting their two children on social media.

She initiated the GoFundMe campaign to cover the costs of challenging the court ruling and raised over $50,000 from over 950 donors worldwide.

On Sunday, during a Facebook live, the dancer announced that she was going to Hawaii for vacation, three days after she launched her campaign.

This however provoked a chorus of condemnation on social media platforms.

While many users accused Korra of scamming them, others slammed the people who donated money to her in the first place.

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“Korra Obidi created gofund me to raise money for legal fees to fight her ex husband in court and una really donate? A queen if you ask me. Shey una no wan get sense,” an X user wrote.

“You won’t donate money to legit gofund me of people that need surgery, have chronic diseases or cancers.But you will carry money to support Korra Obidi that wants to go for vacation. Now you’re shouting that you were used. Make it make sense,” another X user said.

“Korra Obidi, you scammed us,” an X user also wrote.

Here is what some users had to say:

Korra Obidi you scammed us!

— AJ (@fundle4two) May 13, 2024

You won't donate money to legit gofund me of people that need surgery, have chronic diseases or cancers

But you will carry money to support Korra Obidi that wants to go for vacation.

Now you're shouting that you were used. Make it make sense

— The_Bearded_Dr_Sina (@the_beardedsina) May 13, 2024

People that are angry about tithes willingly donated to Korra Obidi, but are crying that she used the money to go on vacation.

Don't worry, she will use out of the money to settle legal fees.

— Carpe Diem (@Tobiloba_O) May 13, 2024

I don't think I know anyone or have any friends who donated to Korra Obidi after that fake "GoFundMe" campaign she did.

It's all those TikTok and Instagram people who do such nonsense.

— OVO𓅓 🎲⚖️🏦 (@realFejiro) May 13, 2024

Korra Obidi is not making us proud different story here and there Nawa o pic.twitter.com/fQJfPHZnQN

— DAN (@ebukadaniel25) May 13, 2024

BAT should consider Korra Obidi for the position of Minister of Finance. Her ability to sustain inflow is unparalleled.

— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) May 13, 2024

Simi, the Nigerian singer, has criticised the police over their method of handling a case of alleged child exploitation.

A young man named Musa Suleman was arrested for allegedly posting semi-nude photos of his four-year-old daughter on social media.

The case was launched after an X user flagged the inappropriate content to Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson.

Adejobi confirmed Suleman’s arrest, adding that the Edo state police command planned to “counsel” the father instead of pressing charges.

“This is an act of indecency and exposing the young child to moral dangers. The PPRO of Edo command will take it up and counsel the parents rather than prosecute them,” he wrote.

“Many of us do not know the implications of what we do. We will educate them, and many alike. This kind of a thing will expose the girl to the rots in our system and moral dangers. Not in all cases we prosecute, there is a room for ADR and CSR in our duties, and we shall be adopting such. @EdoPoliceNG, @PoliceNG.”

The approach sparked outrage from some X users including Simi, who took to her page to criticise the police.

“You want to “counsel” parents that blatantly and repeatedly sexually exploit a baby??? A FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD!!! Wtf is going on?????? Omg,” she wrote.

You want to "counsel" parents that blatantly and repeatedly sexually exploit a baby??? A FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD!!! Wtf is going on?????? Omg

— Simi (@SympLySimi) May 12, 2024

Suleman’s child exploitation case comes days after the Lagos sexual offences and domestic violence court sentenced Success Ude to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy with hearing and speech impairments.

Ude pleaded not guilty to the charge when he was first arraigned on February 17, 2022.

During the ruling on May 9, the judge held that all evidence presented in the case indicates the defendant’s guilt, leading to a conviction under section 262 of the criminal law.