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By Halimah Olamide Shortly singer Azeez Fashola popularly called Naira Marley exonerated himself from the death of his former signee, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, another artiste Ahmed Akinbiyi also known as Bella Shmurda has asked Naira Marley to submit himself to the police for investigation. “Sha lo report ara eh!!!” was his response on his X handle just as Naira Marley’s statement on the death of Mohbad was also generating reactions. Naira Marley had Tuesday evening released a statement where he promised to submit himself to the police adding that being out of the country, he has been making arrangements to…
By Halimah Olamide The Chief Coroner of the Lagos state Judiciary, Justice Mojisola Dada, has fixed September 27 as the date for the opening of coroner’s inquest into the circumstances that led to the death of popular singer, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, mostly known as Mohbad. In the letter dated September 26, and signed by the Coroner assigned to the case, Magistrate T.A. Shotobi, it was revealed that the circumstances of the death requires the convocation of an inquest pursuant to the extant provisions of S. 14 & 15 of the CORONER’S SYSTEM LAW of Lagos State, 2015. A preliminary hearing…
By Kamil Opeyemi Founder of the Marlian Records and singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley has confirmed his readiness to return to Nigeria to answer questions relating to the death of Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad. Mohbad was a signee of the Marlian records until things got sour and he parted ways. Mohbad died on September 12, this year with many pointing accusing fingers at Naira Marley and one of his associates, Sam Larry. “Permit me to categorically state that I have no hand in the death of llerioluwa, either directly or indirectly. It is not unusual in…
By Halimah Olamide The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to protect the copyright of the late singer, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad. Mohbad died on September 12, 2023 in circumstances that have led to police investigations. Raising a motion on the floor on Tuesday, member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Babajinmi Benson, said Mohbad’s sudden death has created some tension with his fans believing his death is untimely and should be investigated. The member said it was evident that Mohbad’s fans were struggling to come to terms with his untimely demise, adding that Mohbad also known as Imole, “light”…
Enugu State Police Command has paraded 92 crime suspects arrested in different parts of the state for various offences, including murder, armed robbery, kidnapping and cultism. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include four AK-47 rifles, 66 firearms of different calibres, 333 live ammunition of different calibres, 25 vehicles and other incriminating items. The Commissioner of Police in the State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, who paraded the suspects in Enugu on Tuesday, attributed the success recorded within one month of his assumption of duty in Enugu, to application of the right policing strategies. The strategies, he said, were devised to tackle existing and…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC ) have directed their members and affiliate bodies to start a mass action on October 3, as a protest against the state of the nation. NPOReports gathered that the labour unions announced the decision during their virtual meetings of their respective national executive councils on Tuesday. On Tuesday, September 5 and Wednesday 6, 2023, NLC embarked on a two-day warning strike to force the government to address the mass suffering of Nigerians, especially workers. Details later….
Breaking: Senate Confirms Cardoso As CBN Governor, 4 Others as Deputies By Kamil Opeyemi The Upper Chamber of the Nigeria’s National Assembly on Tuesday cleared Dr. Yemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the country’s apex bank. The Senate also approved the nomination of four deputy governors who were nominated last week by President Bola Tinubu. The deputy governors were Mrs. Emem Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Dattijo, Mr. Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala Bello. Their confirmation followed the consideration and approval of a motion moved by Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti Central). Before their confirmation, the Senate suspended its orders…
By Kamil Opeyemi A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit seeking disqualification of Mr Timipre Sylva from contesting Nov. 11 Bayelsa governorship poll. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that the plaintiff, Mrs Ogbomade Johnson, failed to prove the case upon preponderance of evidence as required by law. “The case therefore fails for lacking in merit. “Consequently, I make an order dismissing the case of the plaintiff for lacking in merit. “This is the order of this court,” Justice Ekwo declared. The suit, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/575/2023, was filed by Mrs Johnson, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant…
By Kamil Opeyemi A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling shortly after Aiyedatiwa’s counsel, Kayode Adewusi, moved the ex-parte motion to the effect. The judge also restrained Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu from nominating a new deputy governor and forward same to the lawmakers for approval pending the hearing and determination of the substantive matter. Justice Nwite held that after listening to Adewusi, he was of the view that the interest of justice would be met by…
By Hallimah Olamide The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has summoned Erisco Foods Limited for allegedly arresting a dissatisfied consumer for her negative review of one of their products. About two weeks ago, one Chioma Okoli whose Facebook name is Chioma Egodi Jnr, claimed she had gone to the market to get her favourite tomato paste. But when she could not get it, she resorted to one of the company’s products, Nagiko Tomato Mix. The woman, however, claimed that upon opening the paste, it tasted sugary. She, however, asked her social media friends to confirm if…