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Chidimma Adetshina’s mum accused of fraud at Miss South Africa Pageant

The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released preliminary findings regarding an investigation into the nationality of beauty queen Chidinma Adetshina.

Chidinma, a Nigerian-born model, recently faced controversy over her eligibility for the 2024 Miss South Africa pageant.

The debate intensified on social media in July after she advanced to the round of 16.

Reports indicate that Chidinma’s parents met in Johannesburg in the late 1990s before settling in Pimville.

In response to official requests from Miss South Africa organizers, South African Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced an investigation into Chidinma’s citizenship.

On Wednesday, the DHA revealed that Adetshina’s mother might be involved in fraud and identity theft.

The department’s statement and video suggested that evidence indicates possible fraudulent activities linked to Adetshina’s mother, who allegedly committed identity theft.

The statement clarified that Chidinma could not have participated in these actions, as she was an infant in 2021 when the alleged crimes occurred.

The investigation also noted that a South African mother, whose identity might have been stolen, suffered because she was unable to register her child due to the fraud.

“From the information we have uncovered thus far, we can indicate that prima facie reasons exist to believe that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records as Chidimma Adetshina’s mother.

“Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother, as she was an infant in 2021 when the activities took place. An innocent South African mother, whose identity may have been stolen as part of the fraud committed by Adetshina’s mother, suffered because she could not register her child.”

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Konga calls out Burna Boy for allegedly using his lines, demands recognition

Veteran Nigerian singer Konga has publicly accused Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy of using his lines and rhythm in some of his songs without proper credit.

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In a video message shared on his TikTok page, Konga pointed out that Burna Boy name-dropped him in the remix of Asake’s “Sungba” and also allegedly borrowed from his style in the song “Update.”

Expressing his concerns, Konga called for fair recognition and proposed a collaboration as a form of compensation. He specifically requested Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage to feature on the remix of his song “Kabakaba.”

“I’m calling Burna Boy out. Burna Boy, this video is for you because you name-dropped me in your song with Asake [Sungba Remix]. And in your new release, I noticed that you also used some of my lines and even my rhythm.

It’s obvious that you like my vibe and you’ve been playing with a whole lot of my flow, and I appreciate that. I love the fact that you’re using my craft, and I appreciate it, but I want you and Tiwa Savage on Kabakaba Remix. I will be expecting your feedback. I call you out in peace.”

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Mohbad’s father asks court to quash advice freeing Naira Marley, Sam Larry, others

Aloba Joseph, the father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has filed an application before the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja seeking a judicial review of the legal advice issued by the office of the State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

The application, which was filed on March 12, is brought ex-parte pursuant to Order 44 Rule 3 of the High Court of Lagos (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019, Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court.

Through his lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Wahab Shittu, Mohbad’s father is seeking the quashing of the DPP’s legal advice in respect of the murder of his son.

Mr. Aloba, who is suing for himself and on behalf of the Aloba family, joined the Attorney General of Lagos and the DPP as respondents in the suit.

The applicant wants the court to quash the DPP’s advice as a result of a lack of fair hearing, pre-emption of the Coroner’s inquest—which is yet to conclude sitting—and because the vital suspects mentioned and implicated in the Coroner’s proceedings have been freed by the DPP’s legal advice.

In documents put before the court in support of the application, Mohbad’s father states that, by virtue of his position, he is well seized of the facts in the case.

He states, “That the death of late ILERIOLUWA OLADIMEJI ALOBA aka MOHBAD on the 11th of September 2025 was viewed as unnatural and suspicious, which led to him petitioning and demanding an inquest into the cause of death.”

“That pursuant to the applicant’s request to determine the circumstances leading to death, the inquest was referred to the Coroner’s Court, which commenced sitting on September 23, 2023, and which is yet to conclude sitting.”

“That while the proceeding is yet to be concluded by the Coroner’s Court, Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court on the 26th of February 2025 and acting on the legal advice of the respondents, discharged and acquitted the 4 prime suspects—Abdul Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, Samson Balogun Eletu aka Sam Larry, Owodunni Ibrahim aka Prime Boy, and Opere Babatunde—in the controversial death of late Mohbad.”

“That the applicants became aware of the legal advice at the Magistrate Court when the suspects were being discharged and acquitted by the court.”

“That those discharged and acquitted suspects by the respondents pursuant to their legal advice have been mentioned and implicated in the coroner’s proceedings and have been summoned and are yet to appear and give evidence as to their role in the death of late Mohbad.”

“That the Police, through one ASP Mohammed Yusuf attached to the Homicide Section, State CID Panti, and the respondents through their Senior Counsel, Mr. George, participated in the Coroner’s proceedings. The State CID Panti forwarded the case containing their investigation to the respondents without informing the Coroner’s Court, and while both offices, particularly the respondents, were aware of the Coroner’s inquest, they proceeded to issue legal advice, which prompted the Magistrate Court to discharge and acquit the prime suspects in the controversial death of late Mohbad.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents is without due regard to the Coroner’s Court, which constitutes an obstruction of the Coroner in the exercise of its statutory duties.”

“That I know as a fact that the respondents’ failure to allow the Coroner to conclude its proceeding and proceeding to issue the legal advice is pre-empting the outcome of the decision of the Coroner and is done without jurisdiction and is null and void.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents issuing legal advice in respect of the matter upon which an inquest is being conducted amounts to obstructing and interfering with the Coroner’s investigation and potentially influencing the outcome.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents’ legal advice, which constitutes an affront to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Coroner, is an overreach into the Coroner’s power to conduct inquests into suspicious and unnatural deaths, which are expected to run their course without external interference.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents, apart from being pre-emptive of the Coroner’s proceedings, undermines the integrity of the inquest and potentially compromises the outcome of the Coroner’s investigation.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omissions of the respondents while aware that the Coroner’s inquest is still pending, is to overreach the outcome of the inquest, which is improper.”

“That the applicant needs the intervention of this Honourable Court to get justice for the death of his son. Otherwise, allowing the legal advice from the respondents to stand may automatically put an end to the seriousness of the Coroner’s Court and its proceedings.”

“That the grant of this application will not be prejudicial to the respondents.”

No judge has been assigned to hear the application, and no date has been fixed for its hearing.

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Asake reconciles with father, promises better life

Music sensation Asake has made amends with his father, Fatai Odunsi, following a public fallout.

Odunsi had accused Asake of abandoning him after his health declined due to a stroke in 2022.

However, in a recent video, Odunsi revealed that Asake has reached out and promised to support him.

“His mother ought to ask him when last he saw me. That was what got me angry, but we have sorted all the problems. We are no longer fighting,” he said.

According to him, Asake has committed to purchasing a new house for him and covering his medical expenses.

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“Asake said he will do everything that I want. We have settled, no more problems. They are now looking for a new house that he will buy for me. He has settled everything,” he stated.

Asake has also agreed to take full responsibility for his 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat.

“He has never denied his child, but he has now promised to take full responsibility for the child,” he added.

Odunsi confirmed that Asake has sent him the necessary funds for his treatment and he will be visiting the hospital soon.