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Wunmi, the widow of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has accused her father-in-law, Joseph of trying to take control of her late husband’s properties while making degrading comments about their son, Liam. Wunmi also revealed that she receives daily death threats and no longer feels safe. In an emotional interview with Chude Jideonwo, on Wednesday, Wunmi spoke out about the ongoing battle over Mohbad’s estate, the controversy surrounding their son’s paternity, and the fear that now defines her life. “My father-in-law wanted to be in control of my husband’s properties, and he would literally go all out to destroy…

The Supreme Court has overturned a garnishee order issued against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in an attempt to recover a N50 million judgment debt against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and others. In a ruling on Tuesday, a five-member panel of the apex court set aside the proceedings in the case filed by Inalegwu Frankline Ochife. Delivering the lead judgment in appeal SC/CV/268/2021, Justice Habeeb Abiru held that the Court of Appeal erred in its assessment of the case. The case originated from a Federal High Court judgment on October 10, 2018, awarding Ochife N50 million in…

Veteran actor Dele Odule has addressed the false rumors circulating on social media about his death and alleged arrest. In a video shared on Instagram, Odule expressed disappointment and frustration with the baseless stories. He specifically called out a blogger for sharing a photo of him with the caption “RIP” Odule assured fans he’s alive and well. “There’s nothing wrong with me, I am very much alive. I don’t understand why someone would wish me dead. This is barbaric, uncalled for, and not fair,” he said. He also addressed another false report that claimed he was arrested for child molestation…

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the purported takeover of local government councils in Osun State, which led to the deaths of six persons. Worried by the development, the House called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, the Director General of the Department of State Security, and the heads of other security agencies to ensure that normalcy and order are restored to all local governments in Osun State. The resolutions were passed following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance on the “Need to Maintain…

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a police officer and a complainant for allegedly torturing a suspect to death in Ikota area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on Wednesday in Lagos. An X user, Identified as Bolaji, in a post alleged that officers of Ikota Police Post tortured a suspect to death and dumped his mortuary without informing his family. “The police (allegedly) tortured him to death and went to dump his corpse at Epe General hospital mortuary without contacting his family or anyone. “The…

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment on orienting the citizens against open defecation and the threat posed to public health and safety. Mr. Olorunfemi Oladipo, General Manager, Kwara State Rural Water Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), made the emphasis on Wednesday during a visit to Wara in Ilorin West Local Government Area. Oladipo said the visit was in continuation of the statewide engagements with key stakeholders, to stamp out open defecation in the state. According to the general manager, a combination of both local and state monitoring teams have been constituted. “The monitoring teams will work with a mandate to…

The Ogun State Police Command has warned the public about a new method employed by criminals to snatch commercial motorcycles, following a recent attack reported at the Imasayi Divisional Police Headquarters. According to reports, on February 17, 2025, at about 2:58 p.m., a commercial motorcyclist, Abdulwahab Ali, reported to the Dangote Police Post in Ibese that he was violently attacked and dispossessed of his motorcycle by two unidentified passengers. In his statement, Ali recounted that at about 6:00 p.m. on the same day, he picked up two passengers at 1&2 Dangote Cement Gates, intending to drop them off at Balogun…

The Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has expressed his happiness and satisfaction with the Court of Appeal’s judgment, reaffirming him as the Soun of Ogbomoso. The Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State, has upheld Oba Olaoye’s selection and installation as the Soun of Ogbomoso, overturning an earlier ruling that nullified his appointment. Oba Olaoye was officially announced as the Soun of Ogbomoso by the Oyo State government on September 2, 2023, and was installed by the kingmakers on September 8, 2023. Justice K. A. Adedokun of the Oyo State High Court, Ogbomoso, had, on October 25, 2023, nullified…

The Police Command in Ogun has announced the arrival of music artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable”, at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta. The 30-year-old singer was declared wanted for allegedly assaulting officials of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). According to the police, he ignored multiple invitations after nine of his protégés were arrested and arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrate Court. CSP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the police command in Ogun had on Tuesday…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has denied rumours suggesting that she has resigned. Meranda’s Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, debunked the rumour on Wednesday. “I’m in the office. The speaker is in the office. I don’t know where that is coming from. “This is the handiwork of mischief makers working for the impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who have been commissioned to spread fake news on social media to mislead the public and maintain pressure on the current leadership of the House. We are aware of this, and it will not succeed,” the aide stated.…