Author: Biyi Lawrence

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, via her Instagram Live, announced that a peaceful protest would be held over the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad. The mother-of-two stated this as she joined other aggrieved Nigerians to protest the controversial death of the fast-rising singer. She further called on parents and youths to join her in the protest on a date that would soon be announced. In the video she posted, the thespian said, “We are sending a letter to all the respectable offices and also to international bodies. We are coming there. We are not coming to fight…

The law license of Nigeria’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila was terminated by the State Bar of Georgia in the United States due to corruption and ethical lapses allegations. According to Peoples Gazette, Gbajabiamila’s law license was terminated effective 1 July, 2020, for stealing money from a client and for failing to pay his membership fees. Georgia Bar officials told The Gazette that Gbajabiamila’s latest ordeal began when a client filed a grievance against him for theft. He subsequently ignored the bar and stopped paying his fees and other membership obligations. Attempts were made to reach Gbajabiamila through his Peachtree…

Nigerian music star, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has come under fire after he shared a screenshot of the message he received from late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. As many celebrities continue to mourn the young talented singer, Oxlade shared a screenshot of the message Mohbad sent to him in 2018, which he ignored. In the message, Mohbad had hailed Oxlade for his singing prowess, describing his voice as extraordinary and expressing his love for him. Unfortunately, Oxlade didn’t reply to his message, and to make it worse, he had also restricted Mohbad’s account. Netizens who…

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu, continued their feud on Monday, with the governor allegedly locking him out of his office. Multiple sources within the government house confirmed that the Deputy Governor attempted to force his way into the personal office of the Governor, along with his security aides. The Deputy Governor was said to have arrived at the Office of the Governor on Dennis Osadebey Avenue early Monday and tried to confront the governor. He was, however, told that the Governor was not yet in the office, but he insisted on gaining access to the…

Cross bought his way into the eight edition of the reality TV show final on Sunday afternoon, 17 September, after Biggie had put up immunity from eviction, among other items, for sale. Though Cross finally bought it with Moniepoint coins after so much horse trading, it didn’t come easy. While most of the male housemates supported him by giving him their Moniepoint coins he still needed Baye’s for him to scale through. It became dramatic when Cross went into the Diary Room and told Biggie that he already had the Moniepoint coins with which to buy his immunity, adding that…

Nigerians have been dragging popular dancer Poco Lee on social media, for finally speaking out on the death of Afrobeats singer Mohbad. Recall that Mohbad was one of the artistes at Pocolee’s event in LASU on July 13, 2023. Since Mohbad sadly passed away on Tuesday, a lot of Nigerian celebrities have clamoured that Mohbad get justice as the cause of his death remains sketchy. Taking to his Instagram page on Sunday, Poco Lee revealed that he had just gotten off the phone with Bella Shmurda, who was a close friend of Mohbad, and he disclosed things about the singer’s…