Ruggedman Breaks Silence on $130K Theft Allegation, Vows to Clear His Name in Court Popular Nigerian rapper Ruggedman has finally spoken out after being accused of breaking into an office to steal $130,000 in cash. In a revealing interview on HIP TV's official YouTube channel, aired on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the music star set the record straight. “They said they kept $130,000 in an office and we broke in to steal it. My question is — where did the money come from in the first place?” Ruggedman asked. He stressed that the case is now in court and he's confident that truth will prevail. Ruggedman also pointed out that a lawyer has already argued the legality of the accusation, stating, “Something has to exist before it can be stolen.” He maintained his innocence and insisted that the burden is now on the accuser to prove the source and existence of the alleged funds. While Ruggedman remains calm and composed, fans and observers await the outcome of the legal proceedings. #RuggedmanSpeaks #HIPTVInterview #$130KAllegation #NigerianCelebs #InnocentUntilProvenGuilty #RuggedMan #CourtCase

PMAN CRISIS: Police probe exonerates Pretty Okafor of financial misconduct. The police investigation into allegations of financial misconduct against Pretty Okafor, President of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria,PMAN, has found no evidence of wrongdoing. Speaking at a press conference during the week, Okafor denied the allegations, stating that they were part of a plot to topple his leadership. The PMAN National Working Committee,NWC, had suspended Okafor in 2024 over alleged financial misconduct, appointing Sunny Neji as acting president. In a swift reaction, the National Executive Committee,NEC, later suspended Neji, Ruggedman, Zaaki Azzay, and JFO Baba Ojonorgua for undermining the association’s integrity.