Month: February 2026

The Lagos State magistrate court sitting in Ikorodu has approved three laboratories abroad for the DNA test of the late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam.

The counsel to the late singer’s father, Oladayo Ogungbe, announced the development after the court session.

Ogungbe disclosed that the court authorised one laboratory in the US, and two in the UK.

While explaining that all parties will be present for the collection of samples, he noted that the singer’s widow, Wunmi, and Joseph Aloba, his father picked one laboratory each while the court also picked an independent one.

DAILY POST reports that the development came after Mohbad’s father demanded a DNA test on Liam following the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death in September 2023 at his residence.

“The court has eventually picked three DNA Laboratory centres, two in the United Kingdom and one in the United States. One from us, one from them, and the court picked an independent one,” he said.

The matter was, however, adjourned to April 7 2026 for collection of samples which will be monitored by welfare officers.

Mohbad: Court approves DNA tests in US, UK to confirm Liam’s paternity

Nollywood actor, Olumide Oworu has explained why he ventured into partisan politics.

In a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, the 31-year-old revealed that one of the reasons he joined politics was to be among policymakers, stressing that the poor policymaking of the present crops of politicians were affecting him just like every other common person.

Oworu noted that Nigeria has been retrogressing over the years and he wants to be among those who would rise and save the nation from total collapse.

He also cited the aging of the present crops of politicians as one of the factors that influenced his decision to join politics.

“I decided to join politics because of how the country is going. I know how Nigeria was when I was younger, but now, things keep getting worse. And I want to start a family and raise my kids here.

“So, I have to make sure that I try my best to be among the policymakers because whatever policy that is being enacted, it would ultimately, affect me like every other common person.

“And also, most of the present crops of politicians are aging out and whatever policy they are making today, it is me and my friends who will be at the receiving end tomorrow,” he explained.

Oworu contested for the position of House of Assembly member, representing Surulere 1 constituency in Lagos State under the Labour Party during the 2023 elections but lost to his colleague, Desmond Elliott.

Despite the setback, Oworu’s interest in politics remains undeterred.

Why I joined politics – Actor, Olumide Oworu

Seyi Law, a popular Nigerian comedian known for his strong support for president Bola Tinubu, has made a U-turn over his stance about the security situation in Nigeria.

This comes after he was heavily criticized for saying the country is more safer than 10 years ago despite the growing attack by terrorists and kidnapping across Nigeria.

His statement sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians online, with many condemning him for not being sincere with the security situations due to his relationship with the ruling party.

Reacting to the public condemnation, Seyi, in an apology video on Instagram, described his comment as insensitive.

“My fellow Nigerians, I owe you this & more. I’m sincerely sorry for such an insensitive statement that I made on the Honest Bunch podcast. I’m not someone who would be too proud or very insensitive to apologize when he makes mistakes.

“I had looked at that statement and I think it is quite insensitive to those who have had an issue with kidnapping, relatives been killed and all that. I want to sincerely and unreservedly tender an apology to those who that statement has hurt. I believe that statement is very insensitive”, he said.

He further called on president Tinubu to take the security of Nigerians more seriously.

Video here

Seyi Law makes U-turn, apologizes for saying Nigeria is safer than 10 years ago [Video]