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Mohbad’s Widow Claims Father-In-Law Wants Liam’s DNA Result To Fail

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May 8, 2026

Omowunmi and late singer, Mohbad

Mohbad’s Widow Claims Father-In-Law Wants Liam’s DNA Result To Fail

’s widow, , has alleged that her father-in-law, , wants the DNA test involving her son, Liam, to return a negative result.

Omowunmi made the allegation during a now-viral interview on Channels Television, where she opened up about the lingering family crisis surrounding the late singer’s death, paternity controversy and disputes over properties and royalties.

According to her, the misunderstanding between both families did not begin after Mohbad’s death but had existed long before the singer died on September 12, 2023.

“Yeah, we used to be best of friends. So I think we fell out, I think it was after I had my child,” she said during the interview.

She explained that issues surrounding Liam’s naming ceremony and unresolved family disagreements created tension between her husband and his parents.

“It was after I had Liam, because of the naming ceremony issues, and the fact that my husband forgave his mother. It was just a family feud that became something very big,” she stated.

Omowunmi added that many social media users wrongly assumed the conflict only started after Mohbad’s death.

“A lot of people online feel like it’s all about the demise of my husband. But in reality, it is because of the family feud that we had before the demise of my husband,” she said.

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The widow also claimed that shortly after Mohbad died, discussions with her father-in-law focused more on the singer’s assets and royalties instead of emotional support for the grieving family.

“I literally placed a call to him because I was tense and scared. He wasn’t saying what I needed to hear. He was just talking about my husband’s property and all of that,” she alleged.

Speaking further on the controversy surrounding Liam’s paternity, Omowunmi insisted that Joseph Aloba was expecting the DNA result to challenge the child’s relationship with the late singer.

“What he actually wants can never happen. He actually wants the DNA of my child to be negative,” she said.

The paternity issue has remained one of the major controversies surrounding Mohbad’s death, with Joseph Aloba repeatedly demanding a DNA test to confirm whether Liam is truly his late son’s child before the singer’s final burial arrangements are concluded.

In previous public appearances and interviews, Joseph Aloba questioned delays surrounding the DNA process and maintained that it was necessary to settle ongoing doubts and public debates.

However, Omowunmi has consistently stated that she is not opposed to the DNA test and has nothing to hide regarding Liam’s paternity.

The late singer’s widow also admitted during the interview that the dispute between both families may have reached a point where reconciliation appears unlikely.

“It has really got to a point that I don’t think this whole family feud can’t be settled anymore,” she stated emotionally.

Mohbad’s death at the age of 27 triggered nationwide outrage and widespread calls for justice, with fans, celebrities and civil society groups demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing.

In February 2025, the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions reportedly cleared singer , music promoter and others of direct involvement in Mohbad’s death, stating that available evidence did not establish criminal liability against them.

However, the controversy surrounding the singer’s death, family disagreements and the DNA debate involving Liam has continued to generate intense discussions on social media and in the entertainment industry.

Mohbad’s Widow Claims Father-In-Law Wants Liam’s DNA Result To Fail

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16 Killed In Fatal Lokoja–Okene Highway Crash

At least 16 passengers have died in a tragic road accident on the Lokoja–Okene highway in Kogi State, after a commercial bus travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Lagos reportedly lost control and plunged off the road near a bridge. The accident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. on Friday around Aku village in Osara, according to the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lawal Fagge, who confirmed the incident in Lokoja.

The crash involved a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number BUU 17 ZD, which was conveying 22 passengers made up of 21 males and one female. The vehicle was on a long-distance journey from Jos to Lagos when it reportedly veered off the highway at high speed and plunged beneath a bridge, resulting in a devastating impact that claimed multiple lives.

The FRSC confirmed that 16 passengers died instantly at the scene, while six others survived with varying degrees of injuries. Rescue operatives from the FRSC Kogi Command responded swiftly after receiving a distress call and evacuated the injured victims for urgent medical attention.

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The survivors were taken to hospitals in Osara and the Specialist Hospital in Lokoja, where they are currently receiving treatment. The remains of the deceased victims were deposited at the Ankuri Mortuary in Lokoja pending further procedures.

Preliminary findings from the FRSC suggest that the crash may have been caused by speeding and driver fatigue, both of which remain major causes of fatal road accidents on Nigerian highways. Officials explained that long-distance commercial drivers are often exposed to exhaustion, increasing the risk of losing control while driving.

The FRSC has again urged motorists to strictly obey traffic rules, speed limits, and mandatory rest guidelines, especially on interstate routes such as the Lokoja–Okene corridor. The agency also warned against reckless driving and night travel without adequate rest, noting that such behaviour continues to contribute to avoidable deaths on highways.

The Lokoja–Okene highway, a major transport route connecting northern and southern Nigeria, has witnessed repeated fatal crashes in recent years, raising concerns among road safety stakeholders. Authorities have continued to call for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and improved driver discipline to reduce accidents on the corridor.

Investigations into the latest crash are ongoing.

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Coalition Warns SERAP Against Inciting Statements Over DSS Judgment

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May 8, 2026

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Coalition Warns SERAP Against Inciting Statements Over DSS Judgment

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to respect the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja in its legal dispute with officials of the (DSS).

The coalition also cautioned SERAP against making public statements capable of escalating political tension or undermining confidence in the judiciary and security institutions.

The call was made during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday by a coalition comprising the Green Assembly Initiative and the Nigeria Youth Organisation, alongside other civic groups.

The organisations said all parties involved in the matter should exercise restraint and allow the legal process, particularly the appellate system, to run its course peacefully.

The coalition’s reaction followed the May 5, 2026 judgment delivered by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court in Abuja in a suit involving SERAP and DSS officials.

The case stemmed from a September 2024 incident in which SERAP publicly alleged that DSS operatives unlawfully invaded its Abuja office.

However, Justice Halilu ruled that publications made by SERAP concerning the incident were defamatory against DSS officials. The court subsequently awarded damages against SERAP and also ordered public apologies alongside post-judgment interest.

Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Ambassador Duke Alamboye, National Secretary of Nigerian Youths in Politics and Convener of the National Security Summit, stressed the importance of respecting judicial decisions regardless of personal opinions.

“The judiciary remains the last hope of the common man and must be respected,” Alamboye stated.

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While acknowledging the constitutional right of parties to challenge court rulings through appeals, he expressed concern over what he described as highly charged public reactions trailing the judgment.

“We strongly believe that continued issuance of highly charged public statements at this stage risks escalating tensions and may inadvertently undermine public confidence in judicial processes,” he said.

According to him, sustained media campaigns around the matter could negatively affect public perception of the judiciary’s independence and the professionalism of security agencies.

Alamboye maintained that any aggrieved party should seek redress through lawful appellate procedures rather than through public confrontations capable of inflaming national discourse.

“We reiterate that Nigeria’s democracy is strengthened not by public confrontation with judicial outcomes, but by adherence to due process, respect for the courts, and responsible civic engagement,” he added.

Also speaking during the briefing, Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor, Executive Secretary of the Coalition of Patriotic Youth Leaders, said respect for court judgments remains essential for democratic stability and national order.

“The judiciary is the last hope of the common man, and if that hope is abused, then citizens will have nowhere to run when oppressed,” Nwajiofor said.

He advised SERAP to challenge the judgment through legal channels if dissatisfied with the outcome instead of engaging in what he described as inflammatory commentary.

“If you are not comfortable with the outcome of the judgment, then go on appeal. The political atmosphere in the country is already tense. We are not supporting any party involved; our stand is that the rule of law must be respected,” he stated.

The legal dispute between SERAP and DSS attracted national attention after the rights organisation alleged that security operatives attempted to intimidate it over corruption-related advocacy and petitions submitted to government institutions in 2024.

At the time, the DSS reportedly denied allegations of unlawful invasion and maintained that its officers acted within the law.

Legal analysts say the latest judgment could further intensify conversations around civic activism, freedom of expression and the relationship between civil society organisations and security agencies in Nigeria.

As of the time of filing this report, SERAP had yet to officially issue a fresh statement responding to the coalition’s latest comments, although the organisation had earlier indicated dissatisfaction with the court ruling and signalled its intention to explore legal options.

Coalition Warns SERAP Against Inciting Statements Over DSS Judgment

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13 Killed As Terrorists Launch Fresh Midnight Attack In Plateau

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13 Killed As Terrorists Launch Fresh Midnight Attack In Plateau

Residents of Plateau State have again been thrown into mourning after suspected terrorists launched a deadly midnight attack on Ngbra Zongo hamlet in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others.

The attack reportedly occurred around 12 a.m. on Friday when heavily armed assailants stormed the community, shooting sporadically and attacking residents with machetes and other dangerous weapons.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers moved from house to house during the invasion, forcing terrified villagers to flee into nearby bushes to avoid being killed.

A resident of the community, Philip Alanga, described the attack as terrifying and brutal.

“They came into the community around midnight and started shooting and hacking people to death.

“They moved from one house to another, attacking innocent people,” he said.

According to local sources, several residents sustained varying degrees of injuries during the assault, while homes and properties were also affected as panic spread across the area.

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Another resident, Chigoji Rocku, disclosed that three pregnant women were among those killed during the attack, worsening the grief and outrage among community members.

The Secretary General of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Danjuma Auta, confirmed the killings and condemned the repeated attacks on communities in Bassa Local Government Area and other parts of Plateau State.

Auta described the incident as unfortunate and barbaric, calling on security agencies to urgently strengthen surveillance and improve protection for vulnerable rural communities.

He also urged security operatives to identify those behind the killings and ensure justice is served to prevent further violence in the state.

The latest attack adds to the growing insecurity in Plateau State, where communities in Bassa, Bokkos, Riyom and Barkin Ladi local government areas have suffered repeated deadly attacks in recent months.

In April, gunmen reportedly attacked Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area, killing eight people, including members of the same family, while several others sustained injuries.

The recurring attacks have continued to raise concerns among residents and community leaders over what they describe as inadequate security presence in rural communities across the state.

As of the time of filing this report, the spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, had yet to officially comment on the latest attack despite repeated efforts to reach him.

Residents are now appealing to the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent action to stop the wave of killings and restore peace in affected communities across Plateau State.