Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the completion of the exhumation of the corpse of the late Nigerian rapper, Illerioluwa Aloba, popularly called MohBad. This was announced on Thursday by Benjamin Hundayin, the Force’s Public Relations Officer. Hundeyin wrote, “Exhumation completed. Autopsy to commence.” The ‘feel good’ crooner, who died on September 12, is alleged to have died from unnatural causes, with many alleging that his former boss, Naira Marley, and his associate, Sam Larry, had a hand in his demise. Why Mohbad was hurriedly buried, father reveals The accusations led to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, ordering…

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has donated N15 Million to assist Liam Aloba, son of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called MohBad.  Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, revealed on Thursday on X that the President’s son has pledged his support to Mohbad’s son. Sharing the news on X, Dada wrote: “The figurative apple that did not fall far from the tree #RIPIMOLE. Thank you ST.” MohBad’s sudden demise has raised sympathy from well-meaning Nigerians. The rapper whose death is alleged to be unnatural, was hurriedly buried, raising questions from several quarters. Naira…

British music station MTV Base has banned Marlian music following the death of Nigerian singer Illerioluwa Ayoba, popularly called MohBad. Naira Marley, a Nigerian artist accused of having a hand in Mohbad’s unexpected death, owns the record label Marlian Music. Chronicle NG reports that a former signee of Marlian Records, Mohbad, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, under mysterious circumstances. As a result of the singer’s controversial demise, certain national radio stations have issued a “Not to Be Broadcast” (NTTB) ban on all music released by the record label. MohBad: Splash FM bans Naira Marley’s songs in Oyo A staff…

Kano State has ordered a 24-hour curfew in response to the electoral petitions tribunal’s decision to remove the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. In a statement signed by him, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel stated that a joint team of security personnel has been dispatched across the city to implement the curfew. “In view of the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force alongside the relevant internal security and law enforcement agencies to preserve law and order in the state, the Kano State Police Command has mapped out strategies in that direction and called on the good people of…

Jimmy Odukoya, the new senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, has stated that his appearance is scripturally supported. When Jimmy was announced as the new senior pastor, social media users were divided, with some criticizing his appearance (with dreads) as a preacher. Odukoya declared in an interview with BBC News Pidgin that he had scriptural support for his appearance and actions. He said, “God has called me into this new season of my life. This new position is a big responsibility. All of my focus is here (on the church). As for my dreads, most people don’t know…

The Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has removed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from office, declaring the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the March 18 poll. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) proclaimed Yusuf, who ran under the banner of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), the election winner. Despite his APC opponent, Nasir Gawuna, congratulating him on his victory, the party went to court to challenge his victory at the polls. Bauchi: Tribunal affirms Mohammed’s election The three-man panel on Wednesday, ordered the withdrawal of the certificate of return which INEC presented to Governor Yusuf and directed a…

The Kano State Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the suit submitted by the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuana, disputing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s candidature. The tribunal stated that the issue of candidature is an internal party affair that has no bearing on the plaintiffs, let alone interferes with it. The APC and Gawuna petitioned the Kano Election Petition tribunal, claiming that Abba is not a full member of the New Nigerian People Party (NNPP), and he was not on its register when it nominated him; therefore, he is ineligible to run. Bauchi: Tribunal affirms Mohammed’s…

The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has confirmed Senator Bala Mohammed as the legitimately elected governor of the state. The decision was made by a three-man panel led by P.T. Kwahar. The Bauchi Election Petition tribunal dismissed the case submitted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, a former Chief of Air Staff. Kano Tribunal: Journalists barred from covering ruling It concluded that there is no compelling basis to annul the election because it was conducted in accordance with the law. INEC stated in March that Mohammed received 525,280 votes, outnumbering his…

Journalists were refused entrance on Wednesday to the Kano State Governorship Election Tribunal, which is set to rule on a petition brought by the All Progressives Congress (APC), and its candidate in the March 18 election. Recall that Nasir Gawuna, the APC governorship candidate in Kano, had sought the court to contest the victory of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) who had been pronounced the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Today, the court is scheduled to rule on the case submitted by the APC and its candidate. However, some reporters who stormed the…

The Lagos State Police Command has advised Nigerians to desist from sending nudes on social media. The advice comes on the heels of the prevalence of leak nudes making the rounds on social media in recent times. However, where ‘netizens’ find it expedient to engage in such acts, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday advised Nigerians about what to do while sending nude pictures. In a statement on X, the police PRO said, “If you must send nudes, at least do one-view or cover your face or any other identification mark. And…