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Mohbad’s Death: Father Recalls Memory Of Late Music Act While Growing Up

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Kunle Adelabu -He was a good, supportive son until he signed up for Marlian Records, marriage -I was outside General Hospital with his corpse till morning next day As efforts to unravel the death of the music act, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, ‘Mohbad’, whose demise has been generating reactions globally with wide protests calling for probe into the circumstances surrounding it, are in full swing, his father has recalled the memory of his son, while growing up and what he knows about his last moment. An inquest into his death will…

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Traditional Head Of Mohbad’s Community Charges Panel On Proper Investigation, Justice

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Kunle Adelabu -Says he never knew Mohbad grew up in his community The traditional head of Oke – Eletu community in Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, High Chief Adeniyi Ajayi, the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, has charged the panel constituted to unravel the mysterious death of the ace songwriter and musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), on conducting proper investigation into his death, in ensuring that justice is served. Chief Adeniyi, who said that he never knew that Mohbad grew up in his community,…

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St. Finbarr’s College Akoka Class of ’98 Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Grand Gala, Landmark Project Unveiling

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Wale Jagun -Alumni reflect journey from boys to Conquerors in a memorable evening 25 years after their exit from the prestigious St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, as boys, the Class of 1998, also known as SFCOBA98SET, returned to their old school as men to celebrate anniversary of their exploits in the world. In a grand celebration of camaraderie and achievement, SFCOBA98SET marked their 25th Anniversary Reunion with a novelty match and dazzling gala event at their beloved alma mater. The occasion was graced by distinguished alumni, prominent figures, and revered educators,…

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Coroner Inquest Into Mohbad’s Death Begins In Ikorodu Friday

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Mariam Akinloye Preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of late music act, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly called MohBad, will commence at the Magistrate Court, Ikorodu in Lagos, on Friday. This was contained in a letter dated September 26, to the legal team of Falana and Falana Chambers, by the coroner, Magistrate Taofikat Shotobi. The firm requested for an inquest to determine the facts surrounding what it termed the ‘very tragic’ death of the late Mohbad under ‘mysterious’ circumstances, in a letter dated September 18, 2023, and addressed to…

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House Of Reps Moves To Safeguard Mohbad’s Royalties, Monitor Investigation Into Death

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Wale Jagun The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, invited the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC), in its quest to protect late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba’s (popularly called Mohbad) royalties from his songs and lyrics. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, at the resumed plenary of the House in Abuja. Mohbad, 27, died in a very controversial circumstance on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day in Ikorodu. His death has, however, generated public outrage and protest. Following this, the…

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OPC Leader, Idiamin Buried In Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu The remains of the leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development, Prince Samson Oyerinde Otepola, popularly called, ‘Idiamin’, has been interred at his residence, Baptist Church Street, Macaulay, Igbogbo. Idiamin, who, until his death, was a Special Adviser to Aare Ganiu Adams, the Aare Onakankanfo and the national leader of the OPC, died on September 19, 2023, and was buried on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 He was 63 years. The burial of the OPC leader he was not without drama, as members of…

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Ikorodu LG Gets Own Local Vigilance Team

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Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu Local Government has inaugurated a Vigilance Group and Local Security Joint Task Force, as part of the council’s effort in strengthening the security situation in Ikorodu. According to a statement on the Council’s Facebook page, Chairman of the Council, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, inaugurated the outfit on Monday, about two years after the six Chairmen in Ikorodu Division vowed to establish their own security architecture to be named, ‘Ikorodu Division Security Trust Fund’, to provide necessary funding and support for the fight against crimes in the division.…

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Why I Established Egbin Kingdom Junior Grammar School – Oba Oyebo

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Kunle Adelabu The Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, has explained that the need for the pupils of the Egbin Kingdom Nursery and Primary School, Egbin, to have smooth transition to Secondary School, informed his decision to establish Egbin Junior Grammar School. Oba Oyebo also stated that the need to ensure that pupils that graduated from the Kingdom’s primary school, sustain the ideal that has been inculcated in them, and the principles that they have imbibed from the primary school, also necessitated the establishment…

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Hon. Motunrayo Alogba Supports Primary Pupils In Ijede With School Uniforms, Books

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets royal, schools’ commendations Hundreds of pupils in Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State Southwest, Nigeria, on Monday, received exercise books and school uniforms to aid their education, courtesy of the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba. The distribution for this year’s school package was flagged off on Monday, with the Chairman leading her Vice, Hon. Kareem Kabir, cabinet members, management team and Councilors to Anglican Primary School, Ijede, Anwar – Ul – Islam Primary School, Ijede and Egbin Kingdom Nursery…

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Sanwo – Olu Reiterates Administration’s Support For Judiciary

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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the judiciary in the State, saying his government’s commitment to judicial officers’ welfare is second to none. He said his administration would continue to provide a conducive environment for all judicial officers in the state in order for them to deliver their duties and responsibilities, without fear or favour. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday at a Thanksgiving Service held at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos to mark the commencement of the 2023/2024 New Legal…

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