The growing public speculation about Fuji icon, KWAM1, having royal ties strong enough to qualify him for the Awujale of Ijebuland throne, has taken a new turn.

The Jadiara Royal Family stated that Fuji legend KWAM1 has no genealogical ties to the ruling house

The family distanced itself from claims suggesting he could be eligible for Awujale succession

However, in a statement dated December 7, 2025, and issued in Ijebu-Ode, the family declared that the revered musician has no traceable link to their lineage, contrary to insinuations circulating in public discussions.

The statement was signed by the Head of the Jadiara Royal House, Otunba Prince Akinola Odedina, and addressed to key authorities in Ogun State, including the Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Attorney-General, the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, and the Awujale Interregnum Administration Council.

Odedina stated that the Jadiara House has no archaeological, documented, or oral historical record linking the Fuji musician to their lineage.

He emphasised that although the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling Family may have issued KWAM1 a nomination form as part of the verification process, the musician has not appeared before the family nor presented any documents to prove his ancestry.

According to Odedina: “I can say categorically that Wasiu has no genealogical linkage with the Jadiara Royal House. We in Jadiara Royal House have waited for him to show up with his form and whatever documents he may have to prove his linkage to Jadiara Royal House. He is yet to show up.”

The family said it considered it necessary to publicly address the matter due to the intense public interest that the rumoured linkage has generated.

The statement further urged the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling Family to refrain from any dealings with KWAM1 regarding claims of genealogical eligibility or any purported family relationship to the Fusengbuwa ruling line.

Odedina stressed that the royal house must protect the integrity of the selection process for the next Awujale and ensure that only genuinely eligible descendants are considered.

He assured both the ruling family and the general public that the royal house remains committed to transparency throughout the succession process.

Read the letter here:

The Jadiara Royal house where Wasiu claim he's from have come out openly to deny him.
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A joint military force, comprising the Beninese army, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), and French forces, foiled another coup attempt in the democracy-weary Sahel region

The rebel soldiers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, justified their actions by criticising President Patrice Talon’s management of Benin Republic

Amid President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s assistance, coup plotters reportedly fired at what appeared to be a NAF fighter jet on Sunday, December 7

A video has emerged reportedly showing Benin coupists firing wildly to down Nigeria’s anti-coup attack aircraft. International media outlet RT shared a clip of the purported attack on Monday, December 8.

In the 10-second clip, what looked like a military aircraft could be seen in the sky, and shots could be heard in the background.

The trending video can be watched below:

Insane shots of Benin putschists firing wildly to down Nigeria's anti-coup attack aircraft pic.twitter.com/S5zgsvPGgs

— RT (@RT_com) December 8, 2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has taken a decision over Nnamdi Kanu’s application to be transferred from Sokoto Correctional Centre

Justice James Omotosho directed Kanu to convert the ex-parte application into a motion on notice and serve all parties

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility within the Federal Capital Territory or neighbouring Nasarawa State.

Kanu, through the Legal Aid Council, had filed an ex-parte application requesting an order directing the Federal Government or the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to immediately move him to either the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja or Keffi Custodial Centre in Nasarawa.

In the alternative, he sought to be relocated to any custodial facility within the court’s jurisdiction, including Suleja or Keffi, to enable him to effectively pursue his appeal, Vanguard reported.

Justice James Omotosho on Monday refused the request, stating that such an order could not be granted without hearing from the federal government.

The judge directed Kanu to convert the ex-parte application into a motion on notice and to serve all parties, ensuring that everyone involved has the opportunity to be heard, Punch reported.

Justice Omotosho has fixed January 27, 2026, for the hearing of the motion.

Kanu’s legal representatives expressed their disappointment but said they would comply with the court’s directives. “We will serve all parties and ensure that our client’s motion is properly heard on the fixed date,” a source within the Legal Aid Council told journalists.

Observers note that the court’s ruling maintains the status quo for Kanu, keeping him in Sokoto while preserving the principle of fair hearing and due process in handling high-profile applications.

This decision adds another layer to the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the IPOB leader, whose appeals continue to attract national and international attention.

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