Author: Biyi Lawrence

The Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have jointly filed an appeal at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, 19 September. They are contesting the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) which had dismissed their petitions against President Bola Tinubu’s victory. The PEPT, in a unanimous judgment delivered on 6 September, 2023, had dismissed the LP’s and Obi’s petitions for what it termed “lack of merit”. READ ALSO: Atiku Storms Supreme Court, Demands Nullification Of Tribunal Verdict This decision left many supporters of the LP and Obi disheartened, prompting them to seek redress through the legal…

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has reacted to the demise of late Afrobeats singer, Oladimeji Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad. Taking to his X handle on Tuesday, Obi said he, on behalf of his family, condoled with the mother and entire family of Mohbad “over his painful demise.” The former Anambra State Governor stated that he knew “how difficult it is for parents to lose a child, especially one with such a promising future as his.” READ ALSO: Falana Demands Coroner’s Inquest Into Mohbad’s Death In his request, Obi urged the…

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has requested a coroner’s inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeat musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Recall Mohbad’s death was announced on 12 September, 2023, and was laid to rest just a day later. In a formal letter addressed to the Chief Coroner of the High Court of Lagos State in Ikeja, Falana expressed deep concern about what he referred to as a “very tragic death.” READ ALSO: Why I Wouldn’t Pay My Last Respects To Mohbad Yet – Bella Shmurda He cited the Lagos State Coroner’s Law of 2007,…

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Reality TV star, Tobi Bakre and his wife, Anu, have welcomed their second child, a daughter named, Kamila Bakre. The elated actor announced the good news via Instagram on Tuesday, 19 September, 2023. He appreciated his wife for exhibiting strength throughout the pregnancy journey and eventually giving him a daughter. Bakre also thanked the Almighty for wonderous works and the latest addition to their family who he described as a miracle. READ ALSO: BBNaija Star Tobi Bakre, Wife Mark Son’s First Birthday With Lovely Photos He wrote: “Kamila A. Bakre. Thank God for His miracles. You are a miracle. What…

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Youths gathered in their numbers at the Okeletu Bus-Stop, Ikorodu, to demand justice for late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The singer died on September 12, aged 27. Concerns have been raised over his death, following which the Lagos State Police Command has set up a 19-man special investigation team to investigate the incident. Youths, stormed the streets of Ikorodu carrying placards with photos of MohBad, chanting: “We need justice for MohBad” and singing songs, marched on streets and sought investigation to unravel any foul play, and justice on the occurrence. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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Nigerian music star Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed also known as Bella Shmurda, has revealed why he will not pay his last respects to Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad yet. He said he would not pay his last respect to his Kate friend until his killers are brought to book. Mohbad died last Tuesday and was laid to rest the following day, in a controversial circumstance. READ ALSO: Bella Shmurda Breaks Silence On Mohbad’s Death, Vows To Retaliate Concerns have been raised over his death as he was not accorded a befitting burial befitting his status in the entertainment industry. Nigerian youths,…

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Nigerian music executive Cabasa and veteran radio presenter Oriyomi Hamzat have expressed fury over the quick burial of the late singer Mohbad. The music executive noted that the police should have detained Naira Marley and the deceased father for questioning about the tragic incident. Recall that a leaked audio recording revealed Mohbad’s father vehemently defending Naira Marley in the face of allegations linking him to his son’s tragic death. ID Cabasa questioned MohBad’s fast burial, noting that the artist was a Christian and that the burial appeared to adhere to Muslim customs, which were incompatible with his religious beliefs. “This…

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Nigerian pop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has admitted he is finding it hard to sleep because of Mohbad’s death. Davido revealed this in a post on his Instagram post. “Mohbad ur spirit strong ooo..sleep come hard me,” he wrote. The ‘Fall’ crooner also confirmed he will fly into the country for a candlelight procession in Mohbad’s honour on Thursday. The procession will begin at Lekki Phase 1 gate and end with a tribute concert at Muri Okunola Park. Mohbad, who was born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, died last Tuesday. He passed on at 27, with varying accounts of…

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Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has been appointed to serve as the special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Baba-Ahmed is an elder brother of Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 25 February election. He is also the spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). READ ALSO: Tinubu Appoints Baba-Ahmed, 17 Other Aides In Shettima’s Office (Full List) Baba-Ahmed announced the development in a post on Monday on his official X page. He said now is not the time for fence-sitting or criticism and urged Nigerians to pray for him and the country. “It is time…

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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed 18 aides in the office of Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The aides comprise of special advisers and senior special assistants. In a statement on Monday, Olusola Abiola, a director of information in the office of the vice-president, said Shettima’s new team has six special advisers and 12 senior special assistants. “The team comprising 6 Special Advisers and 12 Senior Special Assistants will work in the office of the Vice President, supporting the ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda of the Tinubu administration,” the statement reads. READ ALSO: Tinubu Arrives New York For UNGA78, Prioritizes Nigeria’s Economic Alliances Some…

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