Court-supervised DNA samples of Mohbad, Liam, collected
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Reported by Naomi Chima
Fri, 6 Nov 2026, 23:30
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The exercise followed an application filed by the late singer’s wife, Omowunmi Aloba, seeking a court-supervised DNA test to establish Liam’s paternity. The prolonged paternity dispute surrounding Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, reached a significant stage on Saturday, October 31 as DNA samples were collected from both the child and the remains of the late singer under court supervision.
Context & Background
✦Following the court’s approval of the wife’s application, a welfare officer was appointed to supervise the process, while October 31, 2026, was fixed for the collection of the required samples.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Saturday:The prolonged paternity dispute surrounding Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, reached a significant stage on Saturday, October 31 as DNA samples were collected from both the child and the remains of the late singer under court supervision.2026:Following the court’s approval of the wife’s application, a welfare officer was appointed to supervise the process, while October 31, 2026, was fixed for the collection of the required samples.2023:The DNA exercise marks a significant development in a paternity dispute that has attracted considerable public attention and generated widespread discussions across social media since Mohbad’s death in September 2023.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦The exercise followed an application filed by the late singer’s wife, Omowunmi Aloba, seeking a court-supervised DNA test to establish Liam’s paternity.
✦The prolonged paternity dispute surrounding Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, reached a significant stage on Saturday, October 31 as DNA samples were collected from both the child and the remains of the late singer under court supervision.
✦Following the court’s approval of the wife’s application, a welfare officer was appointed to supervise the process, while October 31, 2026, was fixed for the collection of the required samples.
Key Facts:Saturday: The prolonged paternity dispute surrounding Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, reached a significant stage on Saturday, October 31 as DNA samples were collected from both the child and the remains of the late singer under court supervision.2026: Following the court’s approval of the wife’s application, a welfare officer was appointed to supervise the process, while October 31, 2026, was fixed for the collection of the required samples.2023: The DNA exercise marks a significant development in a paternity dispute that has attracted considerable public attention and generated widespread discussions across social media since Mohbad’s death in September 2023.
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The prolonged paternity dispute surrounding Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, reached a significant stage on Saturday, October 31 as DNA samples were…
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What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
The exercise followed an application filed by the late singer’s wife, Omowunmi Aloba, seeking a court-supervised DNA test to establish Liam’s paternity.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State, Yaba, Nigeria Police Force.
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The prolonged paternity dispute surrounding Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, reached a significant stage on Saturday, October 31 as DNA samples were collected from both the child and the remains of the late singer under court supervision.