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US toxicologist’s report on Mohbad has been received – Lagos Attorney-General
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), announced on Monday, October 21, that the toxicology report and other forensic analyses conducted in the United States on the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have been received.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Alausa, Ikeja, Pedro confirmed that the autopsy report is now with the Lagos State Pathologist and the coroner magistrate. The briefing was part of a series of events marking his first year in office and an upcoming strategic stakeholders’ meeting.
Pedro acknowledged delays in the investigation, attributing them to the time required for a thorough forensic process. “On the Mohbad case, yes, I agree there has been a delay, and the delay is caused by time taken for investigation,” he stated.
He further explained that comprehensive investigative procedures, including forensic analysis and toxicology, are essential for ensuring that any case brought to court has the necessary evidence to secure a conviction.
“Forensic, analysis, toxicology, all these are part of the investigation. Full-proof investigation that can lead at least to conviction in a case that is presented before the courts,” Pedro said.
The Attorney General also clarified that the toxicology examination had to be conducted in the United States due to the destruction of the Lagos DNA and Forensic Centre during the #EndSARS protests of October 2020.
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Multi-talented musician, Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, American multi-talented music titan, whose vast legacy ranged from producing Micheal Jackson’s historic Thriller album to writing prize winning film and television scores has died at the age of 91.
His publicist Arnold Robinson confirmed that the music producer died in his home on Sunday surrounded by his family.
In a statement, his family said: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.
“And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
Jones rose from running with gangs of the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood.
Through out his career which spans more than 70 years, Jones achieve 28 Grammy award wins out of 80 nominations. Dues to his influencer in the entertainment industry, Jones kept company with the presidents and foregin leaders, movie stars and musicians philanthropist and business leaders.
He composed the soundtracks for Roots, organized President Bill Clinton’s first inaugural celebration and oversaw the all-star recording of We are the World, the 1985 charity record for famine relief in Africa.
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Miami Beach officially revokes Diddy’s Key to the City
Miami Beach has taken the final steps to cut all ties with Diddy, officially revoking his Key to the City amid his ongoing legal problems.
The music mogul has been stripped of this honor following a series of troubling developments, including his recent arrest, indictment, and a wave of sexual assault lawsuits that have surfaced against him. The legal drama comes nine years after he was first awarded the Key to the City.
During an in-person hearing this week, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and the city commission unanimously decided to rescind Diddy’s honor. While the mayor still needs to formally sign the resolution, that step is expected to happen soon.
Diddy was recognized with the ceremonial key in 2015, celebrated for his contributions to the music industry and his pivotal role in organizing the Revolt Music Conference held in Miami Beach. Notable city commissioners, including Joe Magazine, David Suarez, Tanya Katzoff Bhatt, and Alex Fernandez, were instrumental sponsors of the award.
In June 2024, the city took another significant step by officially revoking October 13th as “Sean Diddy Combs Day.” This resolution followed the public release of a disturbing assault video involving Cassie, which prompted city officials to reconsider their recognition of the Bad Boy founder.
Reports earlier this month indicated that officials were already in the process of stripping him of this award. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Diddy has lost an honorary key from a city; he returned New York’s Key to the City in June after Mayor Eric Adams requested its return in a formal letter.
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Alleged impersonation: Court grants VeryDarkMan bail
Following his arraignment for impersonation on Friday, social media critic, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan has been granted bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in like sum.
The court also ordered VeryDarkMan to deposit his international passports and any other means of identification.
The Police had arraigned VDM as he’s popularly called for impersonation.
This followed the use of Police uniform as seen in a viral video clip.
Recall that the Police on Thursday last week condemned the unauthorized use of its official uniforms and accoutrements by VDM in a video posted on his social media platforms.
The Force, in a statement by its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said it had launched an investigation into the circulating video.
The bail terms reads: “Two million, two sureties in like terms. Sureties to deposit international passports, sureties to provide means of Identification. Sureties to depose to affidavit to provide the defendant during trial at all times.
“Prosecutor to verify sureties’ address. Sureties to provide utility bills, defendant to depose to affidavit to be available at all times during trial. Sureties to reside within the Court’s jurisdiction, particularly Abuja municipal.”
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