• Nollywood actor Taye Arimoro has accused actress Peggy Ovie and her team of physically assaulting him.
• The incident took place on a film set on Tuesday night.
• Taye claims he was attacked after trying to leave the set once his working hours were completed.

In a dramatic turn of events in the Nollywood film industry, actor Taye Arimoro has come forward with accusations of physical assault against fellow actress Peggy Ovie and her team. The alleged incident unfolded on the set of one of Ovie’s film projects, casting a shadow over what should have been a routine day of filming.

Arimoro recounted the troubling experience in a video that quickly gained traction across social media platforms. He claimed the confrontation erupted on a Tuesday evening when he attempted to depart the set at the conclusion of his contracted working hours. His decision reportedly met with resistance, leading to a violent altercation.

Displaying injuries to his lips and gums, Arimoro further alleged that his car tires had been deliberately punctured. In a striking revelation, he accused Peggy Ovie of instructing her driver to obstruct his vehicle, effectively trapping him on set. In the video, Arimoro can be heard expressing his frustration and disbelief: “I say I want to go home, they don’t want me to go home. Guys, look at my mouth, because I said I want to go home. This woman and her people are doing the most.”

The incident has sparked conversations within the Nollywood community, raising questions about set dynamics and professional boundaries. As the video continues to circulate, it has become a focal point for discussions on appropriate conduct and conflict resolution in the industry.

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In other news… A popular TikTok star, Mariam Cisse, has been abducted and killed by suspected Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Mali.

Cisse, believed to be in her 20s, was reportedly seized by armed men while filming a livestream at a local fair in the northern town of Tonka on November 7. She was later taken to Independence Square, where she was executed by members of the extremist group Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM).

The social media influencer, who had over 90,000 followers, was known for sharing videos about life in Tonka and for openly supporting Mali’s military, often wearing army uniforms in her posts.

According to her family, the jihadists accused her of providing information about their movements to the Malian army. A security source described her killing as “barbaric,” while local officials condemned it as an “ignoble act” intended to discourage citizens from showing support for the military.

Her death has sparked outrage across Mali, highlighting the worsening insecurity in the country as the military government struggles to contain the long-running jihadist insurgency.