Author: Vincent Osuwo

On Thursday night, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command reportedly fired tear gas canisters at sympathizers who had gathered to pay tribute to the late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. The candlelight procession to honour Mohbad, who unfortunately died, was attended by several fans, friends, and fellow musicians, but it quickly devolved into turmoil as police attempted to stop the gathering. According to reports, many people were hurt during the encounter with law enforcement officers. Confirming the incident, Sarah Ibrahim, a social media user, took to her verified X handle to write, “The police are currently shooting and…

The Nigerian Police Force has announced that the autopsy conducted on Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called MohBad, has been completed. This was announced on Thursday in a statement via the Police Force-verified X handle. The statement reads, “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the public that the autopsy procedure for Mr. Mohbad has been successfully completed. Further information will be provided as soon as the results are available.” Earlier, Chronicle NG reported that the corpse of the late rapper was exhumed for coroner inquiry. The ‘feel good’ crooner, who died on September 12, is alleged to have died from…

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with vigilante operatives, have reportedly neutralised 21 suspected bandits in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, an official has said. Hussani Bena, the Council Chairman, verified this in a phone interview with the newsmen on Thursday. He claimed that Danko Wasagu shares a border with Niger State’s Mariga Local Government Area, via which bandits gain entrance to Kebbi. According to him, the troops carried out the operation from Monday to Wednesday, and the bandits entered Tudun Bichi under Wasagu through Mariga, but credible intelligence kept security services, vigilante groups, and villagers…

The Taliban Interior Ministry announced on Thursday that a woman who had been imprisoned in a dark room in the Afghan capital for 25 years had been rescued. According to frightening photographs published by the ministry, the woman was confined in a room filled with garbage. She was fed through a window. “She feels unsafe and afraid whenever she sees other people,” ministry spokesman Abdul Matin Qani said as he described her ordeal. The woman is said to be receiving treatment in a Kabul hospital after being subjected to mental and physical harm. “Malnourished, she has also become severely anaemic,”…

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…