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Big Brother Naija season 7 winner, Josephina 'Phyna' Otabor, has responded after her father accused her of abandoning them when she won N100m from the reality show.  In an interview with Vanguard,  Phyna's father, Mr Felix Otabor, said the reality star doesn't pick her family's calls anymore and they have not set eyes on her since the day she was announced the winner of BBNaija season 7, in 2022 (read here).   He added that when she won N100m, the family thought their suffering had come to an end, but their daughter disappeared afterwards.  Reacting to the allegations, Phyna wrote on Twitter: "In the history of dragging ….. this is the first time I cried and it touched me. Let’s meet later on instagram live."

Joseph Aloba, the father of Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has disclosed how the late singer met his wife, Wunmi, at Naira Marley’s Marlian Music label. Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, in Lagos State. While describing Mohbad as a simple and modest individual, he added that the duo had known each other at a very tender age at Oke-Iletu, Ikorodu, Lagos, before they were able to reconnect at Naira Marley’s label. However, before they reconnected, there was no string attached between them. Wunmi is said to have given birth to Liam, son of the deceased. Clarifying this through the song “Komajensun” which Mohbad sang in 2020, Aloba spoke of a lyric, “Naira lo gbe omo fun mi, I’m not a womaniser”, in the song referencing how Mohbad reconnected with Wunmi at Marlian record. “He (Mohbad) met the lady (Wunmi) there (at Marlian Music) but they had known each other from Oke-Iletu, even though the lady was a student then,” Aloba disclosed to the Punch. The Lagos State Police Command has commenced

Award-winning Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed that he is not pursuing a music career because of money. In a recent interview with the popular YouTuber Korty EO, the ‘Calm Down’ crooner stated that he is not making music solely for the purpose of making money. He added that even if he were not a musician, he would still be hustling and finding ways to earn a living. The 23-year-old singer also mentioned that when he started creating freestyle videos and sharing them online, which eventually led to his discovery by his record label Mavin Records, he wasn’t motivated by money because he was already financially secure. His words, “If music didn’t work, I will still be pushing that p in the corner while hustling, you understand. “Even at that point where I was doing freestyles, I didn’t really need to do a freestyle because I needed money. I had money. I was actually good.” In other news, Rema has revealed the four great artistes that inspire him. The l

Popular Nollywood actresses Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo went shopping for a casket for the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad. The celebrities, who have been vocal in their pursuit of justice for the deceased singer, visited Ebony Vault in Ikoyi, Lagos state, to checkout the available caskets on Thursday, September 28. Actress Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo go Iyabo went live on her Instagram page to document their trip to the funeral home and revealed that the owner of the place had offered a free coffin, event hall, and other benefits for the singer’s upcoming funeral. This development follows the passing of the late singer, who died on September 12, 2023, and was buried a day later. His body was later exhumed from his resting place in Ikorodu for an autopsy to determine the actual cause of his death. Iyabo Ojo, a mother of two, captioned the video, “A visit to EBONY VAULT IKOYI in preparation for General MOHBAD’s befitting burial… The Ceo of @ebonyfuner

Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, announced the arrest of music promoter and controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, also known as Sam Larry. He was arrested over an ongoing investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. Sam Larry, an ally of Azeez Fashola, Nigerian singer popularly known as Naira Marley, has been trending in the Social Media since the news of the death of MohBad broke. Although he and Naira Marley had insisted on their innocence in the matter, many had called for their arrest over the multiple face-off with MohBad who parted ways with Marlian Records on a controversial note. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the development on his verified twitter page on Thursday also said Sam Larry is assisting with ongoing investigation. He posted: “Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. “He is currently assisting with ongoing investigation.” No sooner th

Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has accused Nigerians of being unreasonable in their demands for Omowunmi, the widow of the late musician Mohbad, to do a DNA test on her child to establish the boy’s paternity. It has been reported that certain Nigerians have persisted in demanding a DNA test be performed on Mohbad’s five-month-old boy to establish his paternity. Recall that the widow was recently offered N10 million by businessman Larry Omodia in exchange for her consent to a “all-expenses paid” DNA test. Iyabo Ojo responded, calling the requests for a DNA test “insensitive,” in a video posted on her Instagram page. She said, “All these distractions of DNA test, you people should please allow Mohbad’s family to mourn. If Mohbad’s parents want a DNA test, they can request it. You and I don’t have the right to tell them to do a DNA test. Mohbad never told anyone that his son wasn’t his son. But if the officers investigating his death feel there is a need to conduct a DNA test, they

Big Brother Naija “All Stars” housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has stated despite having won “Pepper Dem,” Mercy Eke deserves to win the N120 million top prize. White Money, who won the Shine Ya Eye edition in 2021, stated this in a recent interview with TV personality Hero Daniels. He also chastised individuals who criticized Mercy and him for returning to the show after winning their respective seasons. The brand ambassador explained why there is nothing wrong with the Imo-born diva winning the top award once more on Sunday, using a sports analogy.

THE preliminary enquiries into the death of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, to begin on Friday, September 29.. statement made by Magistrate court in Ikorodu, Lagos state.  The late Afrobeats singer died on September 12 at the age of 27 with controversies surrounding his death. This was disclosed by the Coroner, Magistrate Taofikat Shotobi, via a letter dated September 26th and addressed to the law firm of Falana and Falana Chambers. Voice Air Media reports that the firm in a letter dated September 18th, 2023 and addressed to the Chief Coroner of the High Court of Lagos State, Justice Mojisola Dada, requested the inquest to unravel the circumstances surrounding what it described as the “very tragic” death of the late Mohbad under “mysterious” circumstances. While replying to the firm’s letter, the coroner said she had the directives of the Chief Coroner of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Mojisola Dada, to convoke an inquest pursuant to the extant provisio

Popular Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley on Tuesday said he’s making arrangements to return to the country to assist the ongoing investigation over the death of his former signee Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad. The Marlian boss made this known in a statement released by his management team via his Instagram handle. Recall Mohbad died on September 12, 2023 and was buried the following day in Ikorodu, Lagos. The singer’s sudden death has continued to spark controversies on the tail of the circumstances that surrounded it, with many alleging Naira Marley as having a hand in his death following their fallout. Reacting to the allegations and threats received since the death of Mohbad, Naira Marley denied being responsible for the death of his former signee. The statement reads:  “In the last few days, there has been a lot of onslaught on my person and reputation globally over the death of my former signee. All manner of stories has been woven against me in respect of h

A show promoter based in Canada, Prince George, has revealed that popular Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, passed away on the day his Canadian visa was approved. George made this revelation during a candlelight procession organized by Nigerians in Toronto, Canada, in honor of the deceased singer on Saturday night, September 23. According to him, he had planned to surprise the late singer’s friend, Bella Shmurda, by bringing him to his show in Canada. Sadly, the singer died under strange circumstances on September 12. He said; “I had planned to surprise the late singer’s best friend, Bella Shmurda, during the latter’s show in Canada by bringing Mohbad to the show. “I sent a message to Mohbad’s manager in the morning of the day he died to inform him that his visa had been approved, only to be told that Mohbad had died mysteriously” In other news, Nigerian singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, better known as Bella Shmurda, has asked for the arrest of t

THE hospital where late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad was allegedly taken to, has issued a statement concerning the singer’s death.   In a statement shared on Instagram by Perez Medcare Hospital, it was disclosed that the singer was brought in dead at the hospital.   The hospital also denied allegations that the singer was admitted into the hospital.   The statement partly read, “The attention of the management of Perez Medcare Hospital has been drawn to the misleading and false information being circulated in some social media platforms that Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mobbed) died in our medical facility.   “We consider it pertinent to put on record that at about 04:30pm on the 12th of September 2023, the lifeless body of Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) was brought to our medical facility and our medical team immediately sprang into action and after assessment, it was discovered that there was no sign of life, no central or peripheral pulse, no heartbeat, no

Pastor Tunde Bakare on Sunday, September 24, 2023, said the late musician, Ileriolu­wa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, may have reaped the reward of his actions while alive. According to the Independent, Pastor Bakare, who spoke while preaching in Leicester, United Kingdom at a church event, said the late MohBad was asso­ciating with ev#l people while he was alive. While speaking on the theme, ‘Harvest’, the former presiden­tial aspirant said, “My wife and I listened to a tape last night on MohBad. How many of you know MohBad? The Nigerian artiste who di£d at 27? MohBad. When he was drinking and smoking and associating with evil men, he did not know that the harvest would come so soon and that he would soon be cut down at the prime of youth. I am not blaming him, I am just telling you. Is MohBad a good name? Moh Bad. There was a young man older than I am. He was a driver and his nickname was Èsù (devil). Everywhere he went, people hailed him as Èsù and he would acknowledge them. The

A Nigerian prophet has set off a whirlwind of responses with a stunning proclamation regarding the demise of the late singer. In a viral Instagram video, the pastor fearlessly asserted that he possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe life back into Imole from the cold grasp of the grave. A Nigerian prophet identified as Oba Ewulomi, ignited a flurry of responses by delivering an astounding statement regarding the tragic passing of the late singer, Mohbad. In the viral Instagram video currently making rounds, the religious leader boldly proclaimed the possibility of resurrecting Mohbad. The prophet, with unwavering assurance, asserted that he held the power to revive Mohbad from the clutches of death if granted access to the lifeless body of the departed singer. The clergyman underlined that he would carry out his divine responsibilities with utmost effectiveness, whether or not individuals placed their faith in the deity he serves. “Mohbad can still live again whether you are a b

Police spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, reacts to a video of a lady exposing her bra during last Thursday’s candlelight procession for Mohbad. The young lady raised her white shirt up and flashed her bra, exposing some of her breasts while marching with others during the procession. Reacting to the video, Adejobi asked if she was mourning the late singer and if her act was part of the candlelight procession. The video of the unidentified lady wearing a white Mohbad memorial T-shirt and dancing during the vigil procession exposing her breasts elicited mixed reactions from the public including Adejobi. Reproving the lady and calling on the organisers to redirect their energies from such programmes that could bring people like the lady, he tweeted thus: There were mixed reactions to the assertions of the police spokesman on the action of the lady exposing her breasts at the Mohbad candlelight. While many agreed with him on the need for sobriety, there were others who questioned whether t

Late Mohbad fathered child in secret, Lady claims after his demise The unexpected revelation was made in a video shared on the video-sharing platform by a user @theexitime. Reports suggest that Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, is said to have impregnated the woman in his hometown. However, the affair was kept entirely secret, with the singer reportedly urging her to maintain absolute discretion regarding the matter. “Mohbad have another son with a lady in his hometown.   According to the lady, she told Mohbad that she’s pregnant for him, but Mohbad asked her to keep it a secret. So, after a day, Mohbad is dead, she gave birth.  According to her, she said she can’t keep mute any longer since her newly born baby has no chance to meet his dad,” the video caption reads. Netizens Reactions:  @Tiwa pearl commented: “Mohbad nose no wide like this nah😂” @badminton567821 observed: “this is the baby that resembles mohbad not the other one” @Angel 🥰🥰🥰 wrote: “Me sef don

THE individual reportedly arrested for injecting the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, is not a registered nurse, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Lagos State chapter, revealed on Saturday. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by Toba Odumosu, the state secretary of the association. The group also advised the media to confirm people’s qualifications and professional status before branding them as healthcare practitioners. VAM News reports that 27-year-old Mohbad died on September 12, 2023. According to Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the singer died after receiving an injection from an auxiliary nurse on September 14. Aloba said, “According to what I heard from people, I do not believe in that. The only thing I can think of is maybe this auxiliary nurse that used to treat people, which is a very bad idea. I do not know what kind of level the woman is at. “They said they called her to give him an injection, and that is a v

Mr Abidemi Faboye, THE proprietor and principal, Abifab College, Ikorodu, Lagos, the secondary school Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad attended before his death has spoke on the excellent academic performance of the star during his school days. Faboye who spoke in an interview recently described Aloba as a brilliant students who passed his National Examination Council result at one sitting, saying he was surprised the late star joined Naira Marley Music after. The principal noted that Aloba begin his musical career while school as he was active in the school’s music club and lead with songs during quiz competitions. He said: “He was 17 years old, and was a bit more mature than some of his classmates.  He wrote the National Examination Council senior secondary certificate exam in 2015, and made his papers in one sitting. He spent two years in the school, and there was a transformation in his life. He always called me, ‘daddy’. I always wanted my students to call me ‘Abifab’ or ‘Mr Abifab’,

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido, garnered attention online for his recent presence at Mohbad’s candlelight service and tribute concert. A video making the rounds online captured the awkward moment the DMW boss refused to take a bottle of cold water from a young fan who offered it. The ‘Unavailable’ crooner was was dabbing his sweat after his energetic performance at that late singer’s tribute concert when the devoted young man showed his concern with the kind gesture. In the video, Davido was polite with the rejection while the man in question went on to drink the water. The video triggered massive reactions as commenters shared their thoughts via comment section.  Some reactions are shown below: wendu_xoxo said, “Make dem no go off another light 😂”. 2wo4our7ven said, “Always staying guided”. ruddersounds said, “Iku toh paya teacher o le pawon nigga! Baba dey gaidi, woozzz o de tun wa figilant 😂😂😂”. shegzi_jnr said, “Why you go wan gv am opened bottle water? Omo everybody Dey Mat

Scores of Lagos residents who attended Mohbad's candlelight procession tonight took to their heels when police allegedly threw tear gas to disperse them.   A candlelight procession and memorial concert for Mohbad held Thursday night, Sept. 21.   The procession started earlier in the evening at Lekki Phase 1 and the memorial concert began later by 8 PM at the Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Lagos.   However, by 11pm, those still carrying on the procession at Lekki began crying out on social media  that they were teargased by the police to disperse them.   Videos from the scene show people running as smoke from the tear gas rises all around them.

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known as Spyro, has revealed that he spent years battling pornography addiction. The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ hitmaker said this during a recent interview with Echo Room, where he also admitted that he is not a perfect person. Contrary to rumors that he berates fellow entertainers for leading immoral lives or publishing immoral songs, Spyro claimed that his intention is not to spread religion through the secular music industry. However, the 32-year-old artist argued that makng decent music is still a viable source of income for musicians. He said; “I struggled with pornography for years. I’m not a saint. I go through these things. I’m in here with you guys. I’m not saying that I’m holy. Everyone is far from holy. And I’m not coming to preach to people that you’ve to be holy. I’m human just like you. But I’m just saying that as much as we can.” In other news, a lady has complained bitterly about how her boyfriend walks around the hou

THE body of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has been exhumed for autopsy. Lagos State Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development via his X handle on Thursday. The Lagos Police image maker wrote:  “Exhumation completed. Autopsy to commence. #JusticeForMohad #Justice4Mohbad.” VAM had earlier reported that a 13-man special investigation team was inaugurated by the Lagos State Police Command to probe the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s sudden death last week Tuesday. 

Nigerians in London took to the streets of Peckham on Wednesday night, September 20, to hold a candle procession in honour of the late singer, Mohbad. The 27-year-old died in controversial circumstances on Tuesday, September 12.

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has provided an insight into the swift burial of the late artiste, who passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, with the burial taking place the following day. In a recent interview shared by Temilola Sobola (@TemilolaSobola) via Instagram on Tuesday, Aloba gave Yoruba culture as the reason for the quick burial, explaining that it is customary not to delay the burial of a deceased person when both parents are still alive. He mentioned that if Mohbad had passed away at an older age, the option of keeping his body in a mortuary for a later date might have been considered. Aloba further revealed that the land where his son was laid to rest belonged to Mohbad and that he had given it to him to build a church. He clarified that the decision to bury him swiftly was in accordance with Yoruba customs. “In Yoruba land, his corpse is not the kind to be kept when both of his parents are still alive,” he

Prophet Austin Ariole, the General Overseer of Goshen Freedom Tabernacle (GFT) in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, has claimed that Naira Marley was not behind the death of singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHljPJ4Nqck&t=825s&pp=ygUaSGFwcGluZXNzIEFnYWluIC9ub2xseXdvb2Q%3D Instead, he stated that witches from the deceased’s family were responsible for his death. Ariole made these claims during a prayer meeting of the Upper Room team of Goshen Freedom Tabernacle in Effurun on Tuesday. Expressing his anger over Mohbad’s death, he flayed the Church, which should have been a place of refuge, for not taking adequate measures to save the young musician. He said, “I don’t like worldly musicians, but I just picked interest in this one, and when I was praying last night, God revealed to me that Naira Marley did not kill Mohbad. Witches from his village killed him.” The prophet further explained that these witche

THE songs of a popular Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, have been banned by a private radio station, Fresh FM 106.9 FM, Ado in Ekiti State, from airing on the station till further notice. The decision of the radio station was made known in a post shared on its Instagram handle (@freshfm1069adoekiti) and signed by its Head of production and Music Content, Oluwaseunfunmi Williams. The post reads: “Following the public outcry from the general public trialling the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad), the alleged victimisation from different videos going viral and the involvement of members of his previous record label (Marlian records), fresh 106.9 fm has suspended the airplay of all songs and contents under the banner of Marlian Records.” Recall that on Monday, a private radio broadcast station in Ibadan, the Oyo State, Splash FM 105.5, banned the broadcast of songs by Naira Marley. VAM News reports that the development is coming amidst the criticism su

Amid the unrelenting pursuit of justice by Nigerians for the late singer Mohbad, his management has taken steps to honor his memory. An announcement on the singer’s official page revealed plans for a poignant candlelight procession and a tribute concert to pay their final respects. These solemn events are scheduled to take place in Lekki, Lagos, on Thursday, September 21. The post reads; “We appreciate the outpouring of love from fans across the world, to the ones who’ve organized events in their communities as a way to honor and pay respect to our shining light we say thank you. Join us for Mohbad’s Candlelight Procession and Tribute Concert.” In response to the post, Davido swiftly shared it on his Instagram story. The ‘Timeless’ maestro, currently on a tour in the United Kingdom, used an airplane emoji and the Nigerian flag to signify his intent to return to the country specifically for the event. In another post, the Unavailable crooner revealed the late Mohbad’s spirit is so stron

A Candlelight procession and tribute concert for late Mohbad has been scheduled to hold on Thursday, September 21. A statement released by his management says the procession will begin from the Lekki Phase I gate, Lagos state by 5pm and end at the Muri Okunola Park. The dress code is white T-shirt.   The singer died on Tuesday, September 12 in controversial circumstances. He was 27 years old.  He is survived by his wife Wumni and their 5-month-old son.

THE songs of popular Nigerian singer and rapper, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley have been banned by a radio broadcast station, Splash FM 105.5 Ibadan from airing on the station till further notice. The decision of the radio station is coming amidst the criticism surrounding Naira Marley, following the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, popularly known as MohBad. Naija News recalls that Mohbad died on Tuesday and was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos State on Wednesday. Hours after his death, fans and supporters of the deceased took to social media to accuse Naira Marley and music promoter, Sam Larry of being responsible for the singer’s death. The radio station on Monday in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed one of the presenters at the radio station, Aderonke Adesola announcing their decision. According to the post, Marley’s songs have been placed on “Not to Be Broadcast” on the radio frequency by the station’s management The post read, “Good evening team. In view of the sensi

Popular singer Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has revealed why he is using his mother’s name as his stage name. “My stage name is actually my mother’s. While I was in the cultural group, people used to call me ‘omo Asake,’ which means child of Asake in Yoruba. And after a while, it just stuck. People stopped adding the ‘omo’ and left ‘Asake.’ I thought it was cool and decided to go by it,” he said. The singer said he decided to go by the stage name because it was cool. Asake disclosed this in Pause Magazine’s Autium 2023 edition. He also said he would continue to sing in Yoruba. “It is very important to me, and I am not going to lose it. It is what has brought me this far, and I continue to keep it that way,” he said.

Coffin Maker in charge of Mohbad coffin has finally revealed why the late singer’s neck was in a bent position inside the casket. Mohbad the “Peace” crooner died on September 12th 2023 and by extension was laid to rest on September 13th 2023 in Ikorodu, Lagos. Following his death, the video of Mohbad’s lifeless body inside the casket surfaced online and the singer’s neck was left in a bent state, a clip that did not sit well with many. Following the controversies that have started trailing Mohbad death, the coffin Maker however makes it known to all and sundry the reason behind the late singer’s bended neck. The coffin maker begs Nigerians to stop blaming him as he asserts that there was no time to take measurements for Mohbad coffins. He added that the father and the family wanted the coffin so fast. See reactions below; ayor_aad: Why so fast 😢 Mohbad was never dead. That boy is crying in the grave right now .. the injection they gave him was to make him pass out for a few days to ma

THE management of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has issued an official statement revealing that he was in court to reclaim his songs and unpaid royalties from his former record label, Marlian Music. In the statement released on Saturday, September 16, they disclosed that the deceased singer, who tragically passed away on Tuesday, was engaged in a legal battle to regain control of his music catalog from his estranged record label. They expressed their commitment to seeking justice for the late singer and continuing the fight to recover his catalog, ensuring that his five-month-old son, Liam, and other family members are provided for. Read the full statement below, “We appreciate the outpouring of love from the General Public following the passing of Mohbad. The circumstances surrounding his death are truly painful and we are open to provide any cooperation necessary to the authorities to carry out any investigations. Right now, we are focused on ma

WhiteMoney, one of the Big Brother Naija All Stars housemates, has been evicted. This was announced by the reality show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during the live eviction show on Sunday. The housemates up for possible eviction were: Alex, Ceec, Whitemoney, Adekunle, Neo and Mercy and Ilebaye. Last week, Doyin and KimOprah were even evicted from the show. The housemates are battling for the N120 million grand prize.

Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, aka Teni Makaniki, has said the assassination of her father, the late Brig. Gen. Simeon Apata (retd.) in her presence greatly affected her. Speaking in an interview with media personality Taymesan, Teni disclosed that she was two years old when gunmen stormed their Lagos home and murdered her father in the presence of the family. The ‘Uyo Meyo’ crooner added that this affected her growing up as she has since developed trust issues. In the interview, shared Sunday by the host Taymesan on Instagram, Teni said, “Growing up with my father passing at such a young age, the trauma of losing my father at a young age affected me. “You know, him being assassinated in the presence of all of us and all that stuff. I was 2 at the time. “Him passing away robbed me of a father figure. It sort of made me have trust issues growing up. Because they [gunmen] came into our house purposely to kill him.” The late Brig. Gen. Simeon Apata (retd.), was assassinated on January 8,