The family of the late Afropop star IleriOluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has requested that Pastor Larry Omodia, the promoter of the ‘Sing for Mohbad’ concert, postpone the event until the substantive application in the case is heard.
In a statement, Mohbad’s father, Mr. Joseph Aloba, explained that Omodia and his agents should not commercialize the death of the Afropop star pending the determination of the originating motion for interlocutory injunction.
According to the family: “In the motion with suit number HCT/871/2024, which was argued by Emmanuel Oroko, Esq., for the applicant, Mr. Joseph Aloba stated that Justice Osunfisan ordered as follows: ‘An‘ order of interim injunction is hereby granted restraining the respondent, whether by himself, servants, agents, assigns, or otherwise however called, from holding any event titled ‘Sing for Mohbad and Win’ organized by the respondent, which is set to be held on the 12th, 13, and 14 of September 2024 at Aqua Lounge or any other place pending the determination of the originating motion for interlocutory injunction dated and filed on the 6th September 2024. The order of interim injunction hereby granted on the 12th day of September 2024 is to last for 7 days following the provision of the Rules of Court.”
Earlier, the public was advised to respect the solemn period and not to commercialize the occasion by using the goodwill of their son.
The matter has been adjourned to October 7, 2024, for the hearing of the originating motion for interlocutory injunction.
On Monday, September 16, Biggie issued a strike to four housemates, Kassia, Wanni, Shaun and Handi.
The trio received a strike for flaunting Big Brother’s rules on conspiracy and discussing nominations.
Biggie had played a video of them speaking about who not to nominate during Monday’s nomination session.
He said: “Handi, Kassia, Shaun, and Wanni, you have been issued a strike for violating Article 16 of the house rules.
“After a thorough review, you were found guilty of conspiracy.”
Jose Peseiro, the former Super Eagles head coach, has disclosed d the reason he decided not to continue with the job.
The Portuguese was in charge of the three-time African champions for 22 months and guided the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire
The 64-year-old left the post after his contract expired in February.
Peseiro said he left the post because of the pressure and stress that comes with it.
”I decided that when I finish the AFCON, I will leave. I had put too much effort in my job, it was too much stress. Everyone supported me – my family and the players but I grew fatigue, I thought it was enough for me, even if I had won the AFCON,” Peseiro told SABC Sport.
Despite the challenges he encountered while managing the Super Eagles, Peseiro said the “job was special”.
”Nigeria was an amazing job, with good players. We played very well in the AFCON. I think our team was the best until we lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the tournament,” added vastly travelled coach.
Peseiro is still without a job since leaving Nigeria. The former Venezuela coach said he is waiting for the right project.
”I am waiting for a good job, for a good step. It is true there were offers from South Africa, Europe and in Brazil as well, but I didn’t take any and feel good for those jobs. Someone called to tell me about the Sundowns job and about other things but until now, nothing special,” he remarked.
Portable, the controversial Nigerian street-pop star, has begged for forgiveness after he slapped a pastor who came to preach at his bar.
Recall that the singer had a few days ago caught on camera slapping a pastor.
Following the attack, Portable faced backlash from netizens’ and other preachers who threatened to take action against him for assaulting a man of God.
However, addressing the controversy in a video he shared in the midnight on Monday, the singer attributed his actions to past experience.
While begging God for forgiveness, he explained that he attacked the preacher because he thought he was there to cause him spiritual harm.
“My fans, community issues are different from that of the street. May God forgive me. I didn’t know he was a genuine man of God. If I knew I wouldn’t have slapped him.
“I’m also a child of God. I’m human, I’m not perfect. I am an orphan. They have harmed my sister through this same strategy.”