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  • Alleged cybercrime: Court issues production warrant for Naira Marley

    Alleged cybercrime: Court issues production warrant for Naira Marley

    The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday issued a production warrant for singer/rapper Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley.

    The warrant, issued by Justice Nicholas Oweibo, ordered that Naira Marley be produced in court to resume his trial for alleged cybercrime-related offences.

    The Nation reports that the controversial “Am I a Yahoo boy” and “Soapy” singer arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday following a police invitation.

    The invitation was in connection with the death of his estranged one-time label signee, Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

    The next day, a Sabo, Yaba, Chief Magistrate’s Court granted the police an order to detain him in their custody for 21 days.

    But the detention meant he could not honour his court date for the resumption of his already four-year prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged economic crime.

    When the case resumed yesterday before Justice Oweibo, the defendant was absent.

    The singer’s counsel, Mr. Olalekan Ojo (SAN), informed the judge that Naira Marley was in police custody in connection with Mohbad’s death.

    He prayed the court to issue a production warrant for the defendant so that he could be produced in court on the next adjourned day.

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    EFCC counsel Bilikisu Buhari confirmed the state of affairs, adding that efforts were underway to ensure his attendance on the next date.She did not oppose Ojo’s application.

    Consequently, Justice Oweibo issued the warrant and adjourned till October 30, 2023, for continuation of trial.

    According to the EFCC, Naira Marley committed the offences on different dates between November 26, 2018, and December 11, 2018, as well as May 10, 2019.

    In the charge it filed before the court, the agency alleged that Naira Marley and one Raze (still at large), on or about December 11, 2018, conspired to use an Access card 42658840359191132 issued to persons other than him in furtherance of internet scams.

    It was also alleged that Naira Marley and Raze on or about May 10, 2019, with intent to defraud, possessed a counterfeit card 4921819410257431 issued to one Timea Fedorne Tatar and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 33(9) of Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act

    He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail.

  • BREAKING: EFCC secures production warrant against Naira Marley over alleged fraud 

    BREAKING: EFCC secures production warrant against Naira Marley over alleged fraud 

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a production warrant against popular singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley.

    Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, issued the warrant, Friday.

    In the past weeks, Naira Marley has been in the eye of the storm over the controversial circumstances that led to the death of his colleague, Mohbad.

    A production warrant is a warrant issued when a trial judge needs an accused, who is already in custody of the government. The trial judge issues it on the authority with whom the accused person is under custody of, to produce him or her before the court.

    Read Also: Mohbad: Court remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, two others for 21 days

    The Nation reports Naira Marley is being prosecuted by the anti-graft agency on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud.

    The counsel to the defendant, Olalekan Ojo, SAN informed the court that the defendant was unavoidably absent from court owing to his being detained by the Police for interrogation in respect of the murder of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad.

    Ojo, therefore, prayed the court for an adjournment of the trial.

    Responding, prosecution counsel, Bilkisu Buhari, however, prayed the court to issue a production warrant against the defendant to ensure his presence in court on the next adjourned date.

    Justice Oweibo granted the prayers of the prosecution counsel and issued a production warrant against the defendant.

    The judge further adjourned the matter till October 30, 2023 for continuation of trial.

  • Alleged cybercrime: Court issues production warrant for Naira Marley

    Alleged cybercrime: Court issues production warrant for Naira Marley

    The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Friday, October 6, issued a production warrant for singer/rapper Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley.

    The warrant, issued by Justice Nicholas Oweibo, ordered that Naira Marley be produced in court to resume his trial for alleged cybercrime-related offences.

    The Nation reports that the controversial “Am I a Yahoo boy” and “Soapy” singer, arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday, October 3, following a police invitation.

    The invitation was in connection with the death of his estranged one-time label signee, Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

    The next day, a Sabo, Yaba, Chief Magistrate’s Court granted the police an order to detain him in their custody for 21 days.

    But the detention meant he could not honour his court date for the resumption of his already four-year prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged economic crime.

    When the case resumed Friday before Justice Oweibo, the defendant was absent.

    Read Also: Show photos of Naira Marley, Sam Larry in custody, Iyabo Ojo tells Police

    The singer’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN) informed the judge that Naira Marley was in police custody in connection with Mohbad’s death.

    He prayed the court to issue a production warrant for the defendant so that he could be produced in court on the next adjourned day.

    EFCC counsel Bilikisu Buhari confirmed the state of affairs, adding that efforts were underway to ensure his attendance on the next date.

    She did not oppose Ojo’s application.

    Consequently, Justice Oweibo issued the warrant and adjourned till October 30, 2023, for the continuation of the trial.

    According to the EFCC, Naira Marley committed the offences on different dates between November 26, 2018, and December 11, 2018, as well as May 10, 2019.

    In the charge filed before the court, the agency alleged that Naira Marley and one Raze (still at large), on or about December 11, 2018, conspired to use an Access card 42658840359191132 issued to persons other than him in furtherance of internet scams.

    It was also alleged that Naira Marley, and Raze on or about May 10, 2019, with intent to defraud, possessed a counterfeit card 4921819410257431 issued to oneyTimea Fedorne Tatar and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 33(9) of Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act

    He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail.

  • Mohbad: Police detain Naira Marley 

    Mohbad: Police detain Naira Marley 

    The Lagos State Police Command has detained controversial singer, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley.

     He was said to have reported to the Police shortly after arriving in Nigeria but was taken into custody yesterday.

     His detention is connected with the ongoing probe into the death of another musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (aka MohBad).

     Spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on his verified  X (formerly Twitter) page. 

     Hundeyin wrote, “Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…”

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     Before his detention, the Marlian Records boss announced via X   that he had arrived in Lagos to assist in the ongoing probe of the death of MohBad., who was his former signee.

     He wrote, “I’d like to share that I’ve just arrived back in Lagos, Nigeria to assist the authorities with the ongoing investigation. It’s important I do my part for Imole.

     “I’ll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail.”

     MohBad died September 12.

  • BREAKING: Police arrest Naira Marley after return to Nigeria

    BREAKING: Police arrest Naira Marley after return to Nigeria

    The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of embattled singer Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley shortly after arriving Nigeria.

    The Marlian boss was arrested over an ongoing probe into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.

    SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer confirmed the development on his verified twitter page on Tuesday.

    He wrote: “Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…”

    Read Also: Mohbad’s father demands DNA test for grandson

    Before his arrest, the singer announced via a Tweet on Tuesday that he arrived Lagos to assist in the ongoing probe of the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad.

    He added that he would also be meeting with the police.

    He wrote, “I’d like to share that I’ve just arrived back in Lagos, Nigeria to assist the authorities with the ongoing investigation. It’s important I do my part for Imole.

    “I’ll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail.”

  • Naira Marley invested in MohBad’s talent, says Teebillz

    Naira Marley invested in MohBad’s talent, says Teebillz

    Music executive Tunji Balogun, better known as Teebillz, has registered support for embattled singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola aka Naira Marley.

    In a now-deleted post, the talent manager contended the ‘cancel culture’ against Naira Marley, arguing that the Marlian boss was too young and talented to be punished as a result of certain individuals purportedly seeking personal gain via his downfall.

    He went ahead to applaud Naira Marley for being one of the best writers of the new generations but noted his only crime as it were for which he was now being tagged guilty was a ‘wrong’ association.

    He prayed that the ‘Soapy’ crooner get another chance to fulfill his calling as a true leader and influencer.

    Teebillz said: “Too young and too talented to be thrown under the bus of cancel culture! One of the best writers of the new age! Guilt by association is not a deliberate crime to me.

    “I pray people forgive Naira Marley for his shortcomings and I hope God gives him a second chance to attain his blessings as a bonafide leader and influencer!

    Read Also: Naira Marley: MohBad was suicidal before death

    The ex-hubby of Afrobeats songstress, Tiwa Savage also mocked demanding justice for Mohbad, those pointing accusing fingers at the Marlian boss for supposedly having a hand in the death of his former signee.

    He said unlike those who decided to display ‘love’ for the singer after his demise, Naira Marley not only believed in the now-deceased but also invested in his talent when he was alive.

    He noted: “Just yesterday when everyone and their mother was a glorified Marlian. Naira believed and invested in Imole’s talent when none of the after-death advocates of love did. May our creator bless us where we lack knowledge and wisdom.”

  • Mohbad: Ruth Kadiri condemns Naira Marley’s interview with Reno Omokri

    Mohbad: Ruth Kadiri condemns Naira Marley’s interview with Reno Omokri

    Popular actress, Ruth Kadiri-Ezerika, has reacted to embattled rapper, Naira Marley’s interview with former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri.

    She took to her Instagram page to condemn the ‘online jury’ in the guise of an interview that was recently shared by Omokri in an attempt to clear a ‘falsely accused’ person’s name.

    Naira Marley, many days after being fingered for having a hand in the death of his former signee, Mohbad, decided to grant Omokri an interview where he attempted to absolve himself from all allegations leveled against him.

    Read Also: Why I sympathise with Naira Marley over MohBad – Reno Omokri

    The interview soon gained attention on social media, provoking debates and comments from the online community, including the movie star.

    The mother of two in her reaction to the interview, adopted a proverb, indicating people are easily identified by the attributes they display.

    She added that people wouldn’t need to debate right and wrong on social media in situations like Mohbad’s if Nigeria had an effective legal system.

    Biding Imole eternal rest, Ruth Kadiri wished that ‘Nigeria would never happen’ to her fans and followers.

    Sharing a screenshot of the interview, she wrote: “By their fruits you shall KNOw them! If Nigeria had laws, would we even be on social media discussing who is right and who is wrong?

    “Trying to get justice from the core of our existence??? Like I always say! May Nigeria not happen to you! #restwellmohbad.”

  • DJ Splash never my DJ or signed to Marlian Music – Naira Marley

    DJ Splash never my DJ or signed to Marlian Music – Naira Marley

    Rapper Naira Marley has addressed reports about ruining the life of Aderoju Mathew aka DJ Splash, a disc jockey supposedly signed to his record label, Marlian Music.

    Following the demise of MohBad, actress, Iyabo Ojo paid a visit to Aderoju Mathew aka DJ Splash, a disc jockey dubbed a former signee of Marlian Music who’s allegedly battling mental illness.

    DJ Splash’s mother, in a recently surfaced video, accused Naira Marley of ruining her son’s life and abandoning him.

    She claimed shortly after Naira Markey took her son to live at his residence in the Lekki neighbourhood of Lagos, he became ill, suffered memory loss and had not been mentally stable.

    She also said that DJ Splash became so ill that she had sold everything in order to foot his medical bills at various hospitals, claiming her son had resisted taking medication recommended by doctors and insisted he would only accept those from Naira Marley.

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    But in a recent interview with former presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri, the Marlian boss vehemently refuted claims that he had anything to do with the ruination of the disc jockey’s career, life.

    He said at no point was DJ Splash ever signed to his record label nor worked for him.

    He admitted knowing DJ Splash but insisted they never worked together, noting he was dubbed Marlian DJ simply because of the photo they snapped together.

    The “Soapy” claimed every other narrative about DJ Splash’s illness and what not were lies, wondering where all those were all emanating from.

    He said: “DJ Splash was never signed to Marlian Music; I know him as a DJ, but he’s never deejayed with me at shows or anything.

    “It’s not like he’s my DJ, they just gave him the title because I have a picture with him. As nice as I am to everybody now, there’s a lot of people around me that come and go.

    “When whatever happened to him, he was not at my house, he was far gone from I don’t know where he went and I don’t understand where all this is coming from, DJ Splash, DJ whatever, I don’t understand where it’s coming from, that’s all lies.

    “They’re just bringing out people from nowhere to tell lies. He was never my DJ, he was never signed to Marlian Music. He has never worked for Marlian Music.”

  • MohBad probably surrounded himself with cultists – Naira Marley

    MohBad probably surrounded himself with cultists – Naira Marley

    Embattled rapper Azeez Adeshina Fashola aka Naira Marley, has suggested his former signee, Mohbad, most likely surrounded himseld with cultists.

    He made the remark in a chat with former President Goodluck Jonathan’s media aide, Reno Omokri on the nature of the singer’s demise.

    Naira Marley admitted the deceased endured a lot of bullying and needed help as a result of all the stress that came with being a target of constant harassment but noted none of those were from him or his record label.

    Read Also: Why I sympathise with Naira Marley over MohBad – Reno Omokri

    According to him: “I believe he was actually stressed as much as he needed help. I believe he has been bullied. I believe there were people on his neck, people all over him that he was in danger. But it wasn’t from us.

    “If he was in danger from me, if anybody is scared of me, nobody is gonna come out doing all of these.

    “I don’t believe in any cult whatsoever. I came to Nigeria in 2019 from England. I don’t know what a cult is. I’ve been running away from the cultists in Nigeria.

    “I’m actually an anti-cultist. I’m against it. So many times they tried to force me into it but thank God they never succeeded in doing it.

    He further claimed individuals accusing him of having an involvement in Mohbad’s death were trying to hide the genuine cause of his tragic incident but expressed hope that the authorities would carry out an exhaustive inquiry to establish the truth.

    “I do understand that maybe he [Mohbad] had surrounded himself with a lot of bad people like a lot of cultists.

    “And I can see from the way people are trying to cover up, with the way they’re sending in money [to Mohbad’s family] and with the experience of what has happened around them. I just hope the police will find out a lot of things, man”, he added.

  • MohBad: Actress Ruth Kadiri reacts over Naira Marley’s viral video

    MohBad: Actress Ruth Kadiri reacts over Naira Marley’s viral video

    Famous Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has berated a viral interview of Naira Marley with former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri on circumstances surrounding the death of his late former signee, Mohbad.

    The Nation reported that Naira Marley, during the interview, shared a video of his last conversation with Mohbad, stating the deceased was struggling with suicidal thoughts.

    The singer emphasised that he had no involvement whatsoever in Mohbad’s death, noting that he was out of the country when the tragic incident occurred, and they were still on good terms before the incident.

    Read Also: MohBad nursed suicidal thoughts, says Naira Marley

    He added he was ready to make himself available for investigation if the police would guarantee his safety.

    Reacting to this, Ruth Kadiri, in a post via her Instagram page, averred that if Nigeria had a law, the issue and circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death would not be discussed on social media.

    She hoped that adverse circumstances in Nigeria would not happen to anyone.

    She wrote: “By their fruits, you shall know them! If Nigeria had laws would we even be on social media discussing who is right and who is wrong? Trying to get justice from the core of our existence.”