- Phyna got into a heated altercation over an alleged ₦200,000 financial dispute
- The chaos involved shouting and pushing inside and around a hotel in Abuja.
- Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna clashed with others due to an unsettled money issue shortly after she returned from mourning her sister’s tragic accident.
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was involved in a heated argument at a hotel in Abuja over an alleged ₦200,000 debt.
The confrontation reportedly began early Tuesday, October 14, 2025, inside her hotel room before spilling into the lobby, where it drew the attention of hotel staff and guests. The atmosphere quickly became tense, with shouting and commotion spreading throughout the premises.
The dispute stemmed from an unresolved financial matter, and neither party was willing to back down. Phyna, who has previously faced criticism for controversies such as sponsor fallouts, was at the center of the scuffle.
Eyewitnesses said she pulled her hair and was eventually restrained, prompting reactions that labeled her actions as embarrassing and hooligan-like.
The situation escalated further when additional individuals connected to those involved joined the dispute.
The argument turned physical, marked by pushing and chaos in the hotel. Phyna was seen engaging in an intense confrontation with an unidentified woman inside the lobby, heightening the disorder.
Security personnel and police officers intervened to restore order. They used teargas to disperse the crowd after the chaos became uncontrollable.
The incident quickly gained attention on social media, with videos and images of the clash going viral on X.
Many fans expressed concern and disappointment over Phyna’s involvement, while users debated the cause and questioned her behavior.
Phyna and others involved were taken to the police station for questioning. This incident happened shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief hiatus to mourn the tragic death of her sister Ruth Otabor, who lost her life in an accident involving a Dangote truck. The series of events has added to the public’s scrutiny of the reality TV star.
