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Please Let’s Bury Mohbad – Nigerian Artiste, Primeboy Calls For Release Of Late Singer’s Corpse

Nigerian singer Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, has made a heartfelt public plea for his close associate, the late Mohbad (born Ilerioluwa Aloba), to be buried nearly three years after his passing.

Recall that Mohbad d!ed in controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023 and has remained in the mortuary since then.

He was initially laid to rest on September 13, 2023, but was exhumed on September 21 for an autopsy to be carried out on him and has remained in the morgue since then.

The father of the deceased, Joseph Aloba, has insisted that the singer’s remains will not be laid to rest until a DNA test is conducted to ascertain the true paternity of Liam, the only child the singer left behind with his wife, Omawunmi.

In a viral video, Primeboy called on Mohbad’s family, the public, and the government to ensure the remains of the singer are laid to rest.

He said, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.” 

Meanwhile, an Ikorodu High Court has ordered three separate DNA tests to be conducted abroad to determine the paternity of Liam.

The court gave the new directive after earlier plans to conduct a DNA test stalled, causing delays in resolving the disagreement between Mohbad’s family and his widow.

Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, appeared in court with his lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, who explained that the initial court-approved process could not proceed due to issues regarding the suitability of the testing centre.

Ogungbe told the court that a fresh arrangement had been made to avoid further disputes and to ensure trust in the outcome.

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Nigerian Singer, Burna Boy Reveals He Has Converted To Islam, Shares View About Creation (Videos)

Burna Boy, the world-famous, Nigerian Grammy Award–winning Afrofusion artist, has embraced Islam.

The claim of Burna Boy’s conversion to Islam had surfaced on social media earlier, sparking widespread reactions and debate among fans and followers of the award-winning artist.

The conversation began after Nigerian socialite and fashion enthusiast, Rahman Jago, shared a video of Burna Boy on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), in which the singer was heard saying “Alhamdulillah,” an Arabic phrase commonly used by Muslims meaning “Praise be to God.”

The short clip quickly gained traction online, with many users questioning whether the frequent use of Islamic expressions by the singer signified a formal change of faith.

Some fans noted that Burna Boy had, on several occasions, used Arabic phrases in his songs and public appearances, fuelling speculation that he may have embraced Islam privately.

Amid the growing curiosity, former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad weighed in on the issue after being asked about the development on 𝕏.

Responding to an inquiry, Ahmad wrote, “Some people close to him said he converted to Islam, but there has been no official confirmation directly from him yet.”

His response appeared to suggest that while there were claims from associates of the artiste, there had been no public declaration from Burna Boy himself.

However, Rahman Jago later entered the online discussion again, making a categorical statement about the singer’s faith.

“He converted. He is now a Muslim,” Jago wrote.

Burna Boy confirmed his conversion to Islam from Christianity on Plaueboymax’s livestream where he shared his view about the creation.

The development has continued to generate mixed reactions, with some congratulating the artiste, while others have urged his view about creation.

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I’ve Been Paid N40m For Boxing Match With Carter Efe – Portable Reveals (Video)

Controversial Nigerian street-pop artist Portable has received ₦40 million to agree to a boxing match against popular streamer Carter Efe.

Portable made this known in a video shared on his Instagram page.

Announcing the development, the singer explained that he was paid N40 million for confirming readiness for the fight, noting that Soso Soberekon, and E-Money have promised him N50 million each if he was able to defeat Carter Efe.

“I have received N40 million from the organisers. They paid me the money just for accepting to fight Carter Efe. I’m very sure that I will defeat him.

“Soso Soberekon, and E-Money said they will also give me N50 million each with a car if I defeat him.”

 

 

Carter has also agreed to fight the singer after Soberekon offered the winner N50 million.

Speaking in a video on his page, Carter told the organizers to fix date for the match.

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They Booed And Threw Bottles At Me – Nigerian Singer, Tems Recounts Her Early Days In Music Industry (Video)

Famous Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, who is widely known as Tems, has shared the challenges she faced early in her career, revealing that she was once booed off the stage during a school performance.

Speaking in an interview with Big Boy TV, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

She admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Many Popular ‘Wealthy’ Nigerians Are Living In Debt Despite Lavish Public Lifestyle – Ibukun Awosika Reveals

Ibukun Awosika, a former Chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria, who is renowned for her work on entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial literacy, has stated that many high-profile and wealthy Nigerians are heavily in debt despite their extravagant public lifestyles.

The businesswoman made this known while speaking during a preaching engagement on the realities of wealth and financial discipline.

According to Awosika, many families of prominent and wealthy Nigerians are unaware of their financial status until after their demise.

She disclosed that appearances often mask the true financial status of some high-profile individuals.

She said, “I was chairman of a very popular bank, and you would be shocked if I told you that many wealthy Nigerians, very big names, are living in debt while maintaining a lavish public lifestyle.

“Until they die, their families often don’t even know the true state of their finances and how broke they’re.” 

Speaking about her own financial journey, Awosika revealed that for over a decade, she had earned more than her husband while he diligently built his career in the public sector.

She explained that rather than allowing the income gap to create friction, they chose to view it as a foundation for mutual growth and teamwork.

She urged couples, especially women, not to let money become a source of conflict in marriage, describing it as a tool for building and growing together.

She added, “So when I say do not make money an issue in your home, I mean it.

“Money is a tool. Use it to achieve things together, whether it comes from the man or the woman. One plus one is one. It is not mathematics.”

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We Will Neither Bow Nor Retreat – ADC Declares After Attack On Peter Obi In Edo

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called the attack on its leaders, including former presidential candidate Peter Obi, in Edo State a “grave and disturbing development,” suggesting a connection to a prior warning allegedly issued by the state governor.

In a statement released on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the attack did not occur in isolation but followed threats allegedly made last year, cautioning Obi against visiting Edo State.

The ADC said the development was alarming, especially given the political climate preceding it.

“Today’s attack on Mr Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress is a grave and disturbing development, especially in light of the threats issued last year by the Governor of Edo State, warning Mr Obi not to come to Edo State,” the statement read.

The party added that while it initially considered the warning as political rhetoric, it never imagined it could escalate into what it described as a possible assassination attempt.

“We did not anticipate at the time that the alleged threat could include an assassination plot,” the statement added.

Condemning the incident, the ADC said violence and intimidation had no place in a democratic society, noting that such tactics are often employed by those who fear the electorate.

“Violence and intimidation are the weapons of those who fear the will of the people. Such actions stain our democracy and must be condemned by all who believe in freedom,”Abdullahi said.

The party insisted that the alleged attack undermines democratic values and threatens the fundamental freedoms of citizens and opposition figures.

Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful political engagement, the ADC declared that it would not be cowed by threats or acts of violence.

“The ADC will neither bow nor retreat. We will stand firm, speak without fear, and continue the peaceful struggle for a Nigeria where the opposition is not punished and every citizen is free,” the statement added.

Earlier, Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, raised the alarm over the incident.

Tanko alleged that Obi, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, and other ADC chieftains were attacked by suspected thugs in Edo State.

According to him, the attack occurred during the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the last Edo election, into the ADC.

Tanko alleged that armed men trailed the party leaders from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Oyegun.

“They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a successful assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger,” he said.

The incident has further heightened political tension in the state, with the ADC warning that any attempt to intimidate opposition figures would only deepen concerns about the safety of democratic participation in Nigeria.

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Nollywood Actress, Uche Ogbodo Sends Message To Mothers Who Neglect Themselves While Caring For Their Families

Nigerian actress, Uche Ogbodo has encouraged mothers to prioritize and invest in their personal growth.

The actress encouraged mothers not the neglect themselves while taking care of their husband and kids.

She shared a video of herself showing off her new body and wrote: “F*** dem kids. Moms invest in yourselves too. You deserve to look good.”

She added: “Sometimes, in the journey of motherhood, we lose ourselves.

“We give birth. We nurture. We sacrifice. We pour into our children and our husbands until there is nothing left for us.

“Then slowly… the body shaming begins. The exhaustion deepens. The stress piles up quietly. 

“Your body changes. Your confidence fades. Your mind feels heavy… darker than you expected.

“And before you even understand what’s happening, depression starts to whisper lies — that you’re no longer beautiful, no longer enough. 

“It begins to affect your relationship. Communication shifts. Intimacy weakens. Distance grows.

“And sometimes… he, the Man you’ve Sacrificed everything for walks away.

“But hear this clearly: Motherhood should not cost you your identity. It should not cost you your mental health. And it should not cost you your worth.

“You are still a woman. You are still beautiful. You are still deserving of care, healing, and softness.

“Take care of yourself too. Pour into yourself too.

“Because when a woman is whole, she shines — not just for others, but for herself.”

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Promoters Didn’t Allow Me To Perform At Shows Because I Spoke Yoruba – Asake Opens Up (Video)

Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted some of the challenges he faced with show promoters during the early days of his career.

The ‘Sungba’ crooner, during an interview with Famous TV, credited his resilience and perseverance for his growth in the music industry.

 

According to Asake, show promoters rejected him because he sang mostly in Yoruba.

 

The singer said he is thankful to God that he did not change his sound or stop singing in Yoruba despite the earlier rejections.

He said, “How I got to where I am today is by God’s grace, self-belief, consistency, and endurance.

“At some point, a lot of people said no to me; they didn’t allow me to perform at shows because I spoke Yoruba. But thank God I didn’t stop, and I kept believing in myself.

“Now, look at where I am today. I am so happy for myself.”

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Simi: NAPTIP Set To Investigate Alleged Child M0lestation At Daycares Following Accusations Against Singer

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has stated that it will investigate all credible allegations of child abuse or misconduct in daycare centres throughout Nigeria.

This comes after renewed discussions on social media about past posts by singer Simi regarding her time helping at her mother’s daycare in 2012 and 2013.

The debate reignited after Simi spoke against r@pe culture online, prompting some social media users to revisit her old posts.

While some people interpreted her tweets as inappropriate, others said they were harmless recollections of daily life at the daycare.

Simi, in a statement, explained that she was describing normal interactions with children when she was 23 and not yet famous, and that her posts reflected her experiences with playful and affectionate children.

Despite her clarification, a number of online users called for a formal review, asking authorities to examine daycare practices more closely.

In response, NAPTIP issued a public notice on Tuesday, stating its commitment to investigating all credible reports of child abuse or misconduct in childcare settings.

 

 

The agency encouraged anyone with evidence or first-hand information to reach out confidentially via direct message on X or by emailing info@naptip.gov.ng.

The agency wrote: “Following recent public discussions and concerns raised regarding alleged incidents of child s*xual abuse/misconduct in daycare settings in Nigeria, we are committed to thoroughly investigating credible reports.

“We kindly request anyone with factual information, evidence, direct knowledge, or who was personally affected by the matters referenced in the viral posts or related experiences to kindly reach out to us confidentially. Via DM or email us info@naptip.gov.ng”

 

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Some Nigerian Business Owners Act Worse Than Yahoo Boys – BBNaija Star, Eriata Ese Blows Hot

Big Brother Naija star, Eriata Ese has sparked conversation online after sharing her candid observations about pricing practices among some Nigerian businesses.

The actress and former Big Brother Naija housemate did not mince words, stating that “some Nigerian business owners are worse than Yahoo boys,” a remark that quickly drew reactions across social media.

Explaining the experience that informed her opinion, Eriata revealed that she was charged ₦1.1 million for removable veneers. However, she later discovered what appeared to be the same product listed on a foreign website for just $150 — roughly ₦200,000 at the current exchange rate. The stark price difference, she implied, left her feeling taken advantage of.

She further amplified her concerns by reposting another account detailing a similar experience with Nigerian vendors allegedly inflating prices far beyond their actual value. Through her posts, Eriata questioned what she described as a growing culture of excessive markups, urging greater transparency and fairness in business dealings.

Her comments have since fueled wider debate online, with many Nigerians sharing comparable experiences, while others argued that factors such as import duties, logistics, and exchange rate fluctuations can significantly impact local pricing.