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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has released a statement assuring the public that it would carry out a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the demise of 27-year-old singer and songwriter, Promise Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad.

Mohbad died in yet to be ascertained circumstances on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried in Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Wednesday, September 13.

There have been claims that he was harassed and assaulted to death by some persons.

Reacting to the speculation, the Nigeria Police Force said the Lagos State Command has been tasked to carry out a comprehensive investigation on the matter, promising to provide updates as the exercise progresses.

In a statement released on its X handle today September 14, the Nigeria Police Force extended its condolences to family, friends, and fans of the late Mohbad, saying it understood their concerns surrounding his sudden death and asked anyone with useful information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police with same.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns surrounding his untimely demise and the various speculations that have arisen.

The Nigeria Police Force is committed to a comprehensive investigation into this matter, as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police has been tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Rest assured, updates will be provided as investigations unfold.

We encourage family members or close associates with valuable information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to assist in this process.

In the meantime, we kindly request that individuals refrain from making statements or engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.”

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BBNaija’s Queen Mercy Confirms crash of Her One-year Marriage

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Big Brother Naija reality show star, Queen Mercy Atang, has finally confirmed the crash of her one-year marriage.

The single mother of one got married to David Oyekanmi in March 2024 amid a public dispute with her baby daddy, skit maker Lord Lamba.

A few months after their marriage, Mercy sparked marital crisis rumours after she unfollowed her husband on Instagram and deleted their wedding pictures.

Debunking the speculation, the BBNaija Shine Ya Eye housemate explained, “I was trying to take my marriage off social media and reduce some of the things I put out there.

However, in a new development on Wednesday, she finally confirmed her separation from David while addressing her marital status in an Instagram comment.

Queen Mercy had shared a new picture of herself from actress Mercy Aigbe’s mother’s burial last week.

Commenting on the photo, a fan, @makachrist, asked, “Queen, hope you are still married because asa, you are too beautiful to be single.”

The reality star replied, “Single and unavailable.”

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It’s Chaotic, Fireboy on Relationship, Dating

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has opened up about his dating life, revealing that it is chaotic.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Reprezent podcast, the movie star said the messy nature of Lagos dating scene inspired his hit song, ‘Ashawo.

“In my song ‘Ashawo’ I was trying to paint a picture of what the dating scene is like in Lagos where I live.

It’s a mess,” he explained.

On his relationship experience, Fireboy said, “It is chaotic. But I thrive with girls. When I’m under pressure, I usually find balance in girls.”

Fireboy has previously revealed that he was looking forward to suffering a heartbreak in a bid to get inspiration to make more genuine music.

The singer has not publicly confirmed a girlfriend or any romantic relationship

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Dagrin Influenced Me, Other Rappers – Olamide

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Ace rapper Olamide has revealed the role that late Indigenous rapper, Dagrin, played in his career.

Speaking on the impacts of Dagrin in a recent video broadcast, the YBNL boss admitted that the late rapper influenced him and a lot of other rappers.

Olamide revealed that he listens to Dagrin’s critically acclaimed album, ‘C.

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O’ for inspiration whenever he is experiencing “writer’s block”.

He said, “Dagrin’s ‘C.E.O’ album is a timeless project. That’s the only rap album almost everybody in the south west can sing word for word. Dagrin influenced a lot of rappers, whenever we need motivation, we would go and listen to his album.”

Dagrin died in an auto crash in April 2010.

His music became more popular after his death.

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