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63rd anniversary: Nigerians in US honour Mohbad at Independence Carnival

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Nigerians in the US gathered for the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary carnival on Saturday in New York and observed a minute’s silence in tribute to the late Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, Illerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deceased had been slated to perform at the carnival on his first visit to the US.

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), the organisers of the carnival, mourned the death of the artists.

The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Lot Egopija, in his address at the carnival, prayed to God to grant Mohbad’s soul eternal rest.

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The envoy welcomed friends and well-wishers of the country who had come to celebrate with Nigerians.

He expressed the hope that the carnival would motivate them to visit Nigeria.

He said the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York had earlier held its first-ever flag-raising at the Bowling Green Arena as part of activities for the anniversary.
he Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija speaking at an event to mark the 63rd Independence Anniversary.

Mr Egopija said it was a great honour to see the Nigerian flag hoisted at the financial centre of the world.

“Today, we are gathered here after a parade that is probably the largest gathering of Nigerians in Diaspora. This event is the initiative of OAN and the Consulate is always delighted to partner with them.

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”As we celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, we are glad that a number of ethnic nationalities are here to promote their rich and unique cultures in different ways,’’ he said.

According to him, there is an array of Nigerian music by several artists and the best of Nigerian cuisine by vendors.

“At the request of the organisers, the Consulate Spouses have a food exhibition tagged ‘Taste of Nigeria’.

In his remarks, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, aligned his remarks with that of the consul general.

He thanked Nigerians for coming out to attend the parade and carnival.

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The event started with a parade which began at 2nd Avenue and East 54th Street, proceeded to East 44th and ended at Dag Hammarskjold Park where the Carnival was held.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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