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2May

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Wunmi denies conducting DNA test on Mohbad’s son

Dismissing the claims, Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has clarified that she did not secretly carry out any DNA tests on her son, Liam. There were circulating reports in certain media outlets suggesting that Wunmi had recently done DNA tests on Liam at two different facilities. However, she has firmly denied these rumors. Addressing the situation, she stated, "It is a fabrication," during an interview with SaharaReporters on Thursday, refuting the accusations. According to NewsNow, Wunmi’s father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, has been persistently pushing for a DNA test to confirm his grandson’s biological father. Despite Wunmi's earlier willingness to undergo DNA testing for her son, she now expresses her reluctance towards it. She ...

Court Orders Substituted Service on Mohbad’s Wife in DNA Test Case

18Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

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Court Orders Substituted Service on Mohbad’s Wife in DNA Test Case

In a recent development, a Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has issued an order for the substituted service of a pending DNA application on Wunmi, the wife of the late singer Mohbad. This information was shared in a statement by Monisola Odumosu, a member of the legal team representing the Aloba family. The application, filed by Mohbad's father, Joseph Aloba, requested that Wunmi be served by posting all relevant court documents to her last known address. According to the statement, the legal team argued that previous attempts by the sheriff to serve Wunmi had been unsuccessful. The court ruled in favor of serving Wunmi by posting the court documents at her last known address to ensure she is properly informed about the ongoing legal proceedings.

A DNA test has been ordered for Mohbad’s wife by the court

18Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

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A DNA test has been ordered for Mohbad’s wife by the court

A request for conducting a DNA test on Mohbad's late singer wife, Wunmi, was directed by a Magistrate Court in the Ikorodu area of Lagos using an alternative method for serving notice of the pending DNA application. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Monisola Odumosu, a member of the legal team representing the Aloba family, this information was revealed. Joseph Aloba, Mohbad's father, through the legal team, initiated an application seeking approval to serve Wunmi by delivering all the necessary documents for the court process to the respondent's previous known location. It was stated in the declaration made by the legal team that the attempts made by the sheriff to serve Wunmi with the court documents had been unsuccessful twice. The argument presented by the legal team emphasized...

Iyabo Ojo advises Mohbad’s father to obtain a court order for DNA testing request

18Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

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Iyabo Ojo advises Mohbad’s father to obtain a court order for DNA testing request

In the aftermath of late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has suggested to Joseph Aloba, the father of the deceased, that if he desires a DNA test to be done on his grandson, Liam, he should go through the legal route by obtaining a court order. Reports from NewsNow indicate that Mr. Aloba has been pushing for a DNA test on Liam to establish his true paternity after the unfortunate demise of the rapper. In a recent video shared on her Instagram account, Ojo criticized Mr. Aloba for focusing on the DNA test results instead of seeking justice for his late son. "You harbor a lot of bitterness. There is nothing about you that serves as a positive example. If you insist on a DNA test, then seek legal intervention," she remarked. Wunm...

Substituted Means to Serve Mohbad’s Wife in Court

18Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Substituted Means to Serve Mohbad’s Wife in Court

The notice of the pending DNA test application for Wunmi, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, will be served via substituted means as ordered by the Chief Magistrate Court in Ikorodu. A statement signed by Monisola Odumosu, a member of the Aloba family's legal team, and obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, confirmed this development. In the application submitted by the legal team representing Joseph Aloba, the late singer's father, they requested to serve Wunmi by posting all legal documents related to the case on her last-known address. The legal team, led by Emmanuel Oroko, argued that previous attempts by the sheriff to serve Wunmi the court documents had failed, leading to the need for substituted means of service. ...

‘Tolanibaj suggests Mohbad’s wife take legal action against those doubting Liam’s paternity’

13Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

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‘Tolanibaj suggests Mohbad’s wife take legal action against those doubting Liam’s paternity’

Encouraging Wunmi, the spouse of the late Nigerian musician known as Mohbad, to initiate legal proceedings against individuals questioning the paternity of their one-year-old son, Liam, if DNA testing establishes his parentage. A recent report by NewsNow revealed that some Nigerian individuals, including Wunmi’s father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, are advocating for a DNA test to confirm Liam’s biological father following the tragic passing of the rapper. Despite Wunmi previously expressing readiness for a DNA test on her son, she has now changed her stance, stating she no longer wishes to conduct the test on Liam.In a sneak peek of the upcoming episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, co-hosted by Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe, Tolanibaj advised Wunmi to proceed with the DNA test to dispe...

Oba Elegushi: Denies Paternity of Mohbad’s Son

12Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Oba Elegushi: Denies Paternity of Mohbad’s Son

Oba Saheed Elegushi, the Elegushi of IkateElegushi Kingdom, has refuted claims suggesting that he is the father of Liam, the son of the late singer, IleriOluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The monarch dismissed the rumors, labeling them as an attempt to damage his reputation. Following Mohbad's passing, there have been ongoing discussions regarding the paternity of Liam, with the late singer's father requesting a DNA test to confirm if Liam is indeed his grandson. A TikToker by the name Oloriebimusicproduction2 alleged on his TikTok page multiple times that the monarch may have played a role in Mohbad's demise. There were further claims that Oba Elegushi was using his influence to obstruct justice for the late singer. In response, Oba Elegushi termed these accusations as unf...

Lagos monarch refutes claims of fathering late singer’s son

12Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Lagos monarch refutes claims of fathering late singer’s son

Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the tragic passing of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, and the paternity of his son, Liam Aloba, the Elegushi of the IkateElegushi Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has denied rumors suggesting that he is the father of the late singer's child. In a statement released through his media consultant, Deyemi Saka, which was obtained by PUNCH Metro on Thursday, the monarch dismissed the insinuations circulating on social media that he might be the father of Liam, calling it a baseless attempt to tarnish his reputation by involving him in the paternity dispute. Mohbad tragically passed away at the age of 27 in September 2023, leading to protests in various parts of the country as his fans demanded...

Bola Tinubu expresses gratitude to special investigator as the CBN’s probe is concluded

5Apr

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

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Bola Tinubu expresses gratitude to special investigator as the CBN’s probe is concluded

President Bola Tinubu has extended his appreciation to Jim Obazee, the appointed Investigator from the Central Bank (CBN), for his diligent services, officially marking the close of the lengthy investigation. A statement released on Friday and endorsed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, relayed this sentiment. “Following the completion of the task and the submission of the final comprehensive report, along with the cessation of all tools utilized during the course of the assignment which concluded on March 31, 2024, the investigation is now formally concluded,” the statement stated. Tinubu emphasized that following the closure of the investigations, relevant law enforcement and regulatory agencies have already commenced necessary follow-up actions...

Joseph Aloba Vows to Unveil Son’s Murderer Soon

4Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

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Joseph Aloba Vows to Unveil Son’s Murderer Soon

Joseph Aloba, father of the late artist Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, famously known as Mohbad, has declared that he has identified the individual behind his son's untimely demise. Mohbad's passing on September 12, 2023, was shrouded in controversy, and he was laid to rest the following day. Subsequently, in response to public demands for a thorough investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death, his body was exhumed a week later for an autopsy. Although the autopsy results are still pending, Mr. Aloba has publicly alleged that his son's killer is someone in close proximity to him. In an audio clip circulating on social media, he expressed his determination to reveal the perpetrator soon. “I am aware of who took Mohbad's life. It is someone within our circles, and I...