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Lagos: Mohbad’s Father Appeals DPP’s Legal Stance

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1 year ago

July 9, 2025

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Mr Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has filed a notice of appeal against the Lagos High Court ruling which upheld the legal advice that cleared music executive, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, and show promoter, Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, of any wrongdoing in his son’s controversial death.

The appeal, filed at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, seeks to overturn the July 2, 2025, decision delivered by Justice D.T. Olatokun.

Through his legal team led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, and Don Akaegbu, Aloba is challenging the Director of Public Prosecutions’ legal advice, which he argued was used to absolve key suspects in the late singer’s death.

In the appeal document on Tuesday, Aloba contended that the trial court erred by holding that the Attorney-General’s prosecutorial powers under Section 211(1) of the 1999 Constitution are absolute and not subject to judicial review.

He argued that such powers must be exercised in line with public interest, justice, and due process, and not used to shield any individual from prosecution.

Citing the Supreme Court case of Elias v. Arkas (2018) 10 NWLR (Pt 1626) Pg 37, the appellant contended that “such power was not beyond judicial scrutiny, especially when it appears contrary to the public interest, interest of justice, or amounts to abuse of legal process.”

He however urged the court “to allow the appeal and set aside the lower court’s ruling and issue an order of certiorari to quash the legal advice issued by the DPP with Reference No. LJP/HOM/2023/170 concerning Mohbad’s death.”

The Attorney-General of Lagos State, Lawal Pedro SAN, and the Director of Public Prosecutions were listed as respondents in the case.In an ex parte motion earlier filed before the Lagos High Court, Aloba argued that the coroner’s inquest, initiated on September 29, 2023, had not concluded its probe into Mohbad’s demise before the DPP’s actions were taken.

He further disclosed that key individuals who had been summoned by the Coroner’s Court and mentioned during the inquest were released prematurely and had yet to appear to clarify their roles in the case.

He added that the police and DPP allegedly acted without notifying the coroner, thereby obstructing the inquest’s statutory duties.

Entertainment

MultiChoice launches Wethu+ as DStv overhauls packages

Wethu+ combines local drama, movies, telenovelas, reality shows, children’s programmes and educational content in one place, according to MultiChoice.

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3 days ago

September 24, 2026

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MultiChoice has launched Wethu+, a new entertainment channel on DStv channel 163.

The channel replaces Mzansi Wethu and pulls together content previously spread across Mzansi Wethu, Mzansi Bioskop and Mzansi Magic Music.

The launch forms part of what the pay-TV operator describes as its biggest package overhaul in nearly two decades, with dedicated Sports and Movies & Series bouquets now on offer.

What Wethu+ will show

Wethu+ combines local drama, movies, telenovelas, reality shows, children’s programmes and educational content in one place, according to MultiChoice.

The line-up also includes international blockbuster movies, dubbed telenovelas and daily news updates.Football is a major part of the offer.

MultiChoice confirmed that Wethu+ will broadcast two Premier Soccer League matches every weekend during the football season.

The company said pairing football with movies, drama and family programming gives subscribers sports and general entertainment on a single channel.

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Gov Mbah Appoints Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides

Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu-North Zone.

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5 days ago

September 22, 2026

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•Nollywood actress, Rachel Okonkwo and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah..Photo Credit: IG/ Rachel Okonkwo.

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of Nollywood actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi as aides.

The appointments were contained in a public announcement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.

Mbah approved the appointment of 101 aides across three categories comprising seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants.

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Madonna Returns To MTV Video Music Awards, After 23 years

She also enters this year’s ceremony with 11 nominations, the highest number received by any artist at the 2026 VMAs.

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1 week ago

September 17, 2026

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Madonna is set to return to stage after 23 years, with the pop star scheduled to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.

The performance is set for Sunday, September 27, 2026, marking Madonna’s first VMAs performance since 2003.

She first appeared at the inaugural ceremony in 1984, when she performed “Like a Virgin,” and has remained closely associated with the awards throughout her career.

Madonna’s return comes as she promotes Confessions II, a follow-up to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.

The project has been supported by a series of events known as Club Confessions.

She also enters this year’s ceremony with 11 nominations, the highest number received by any artist at the 2026 VMAs.

Her nominations include Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects and Best Editing. She is also nominated for Song of the Year and Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love,” featuring Sabrina Carpenter.