By Huldah Shado

Billionaire businessman Dr. Deji Adeleke has spoken publicly on the long-standing paternity claims involving his son, Nigerian music star Davido.
The claims were made by Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who has alleged that Davido fathered her daughter, Anu. The issue recently resurfaced on social media after the child appealed for a fresh DNA test.

Addressing journalists at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Dr. Adeleke said the family had remained silent out of respect for due process but decided to respond following renewed public attention. He stated that multiple DNA tests had been conducted over time, all of which confirmed that Davido is not the biological father of the child.

Dr. Adeleke stressed that the family acted responsibly by consenting to the tests and following legal procedures, adding that it was unfair for the issue to persist despite consistent scientific evidence.

He urged the public to respect the outcome of the tests and allow all parties to move on, calling for restraint in the public handling of sensitive family matters.

By Onyeanya Immaculata

Popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), has again written to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, seeking the nullification of the recent Awujale of Ijebuland nomination exercise over alleged violations of chieftaincy laws.

In a letter dated January 14, 2026, Ayinde, through his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu, urged the governor to void the Fusengbuwa Ruling House nomination meeting held on January 12, warning that failure to do so could lead to prolonged litigation.

He alleged that the process breached the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, citing the introduction of an imposed delegate system and the exclusion of some eligible members of the ruling house.

Ayinde maintained that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which is next in line to present candidates following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona, was required to conduct an open and inclusive nomination.

According to him, despite a January 6 directive from the Ijebu Ode Local Government to hold a statutory meeting, he and other members were denied access to the January 12 exercise, which he said was guarded by security operatives and restricted to selected delegates.

Describing the process as unlawful and procedurally defective, Ayinde urged the governor to order a fresh, transparent nomination exercise involving all eligible members.

Meanwhile, 95 contestants reportedly emerged from the meeting held at Bisrod Hall, Ijebu Ode, which was presided over by the ruling house leadership in the presence of local government officials.

The selection process has drawn public attention, with Ayinde expressing interest in the throne, although the Fusengbuwa family has maintained that he is not a member of the ruling house and is ineligible to contest.

By Huldah Shado

MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect.
The company announced the appointment in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, noting that Omotosho emerged after the completion of internal processes and approvals by the MultiChoice Group.
Omotosho, a long-time executive within the MultiChoice system, brings extensive experience in media, corporate strategy and business management. She previously held senior leadership roles where she helped drive operational efficiency, content strategy and stakeholder engagement.
MultiChoice Nigeria described her as a results-driven executive with strong knowledge of the Nigerian market and the African pay-television landscape, expressing confidence in her ability to advance innovation, customer satisfaction and local content development.
Reacting to her appointment, Omotosho said she was honoured to lead the company at a time of rapid change in the media and entertainment industry, pledging continued focus on value delivery, creative industry support and collaboration with stakeholders.
MultiChoice Nigeria operates DStv and GOtv and remains a major player in Nigeria’s pay-television and digital entertainment space.