The Fusengbuwa ruling house stated that every aspirant to the Awujale throne must prove seven generations of royal lineage

KWAM 1’s application received a special extension as the family insists on strict verification

Royal insiders outlined the timeline for selecting the next Awujale, with January 2026 set as the decisive month

Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, has officially entered the race for one of Nigeria’s most revered traditional stools, the Awujale of Ijebuland.

But before his name can move forward, the Ijebu-Ode royal family has handed him a critical task.

In a letter dated December 3, 2025, the musician announced his interest in the Awujale throne, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the Fusengbuwa ruling house.

The letter circulated widely online, placing the music icon at the center of a major cultural conversation.

But for the ruling house, interest alone is not enough.

The family’s chairman, Abdulateef Owoyemi, told The PUNCH that every aspirant must complete a detailed royal lineage data form, a document that traces ancestry up to seven generations. And KWAM 1 is no exception.

Why the lineage form matters KWAM 1

Owoyemi explained that the form is the foundation of the entire selection process. According to him, the ruling house is determined to prevent “strangers” from laying claim to the ancient throne.

He explained: “The first step is to declare your lineage. Your parents, grandparents, and those before them must be traced. Only genuine members of Fusengbuwa will be allowed.”

The form must be submitted to the head of the ruling house unit, who will verify the family’s authenticity before any other step can proceed.

A special extension for KWAM 1

While the window for applications closed on December 5, the ruling house revealed that KWAM 1 has been granted a five-day extension, which expires on December 10. Owoyemi stressed that the family would not shut anyone out, but every right comes with responsibility.

He stated: “We welcome men of influence who will strengthen the stool. But they must first prove they truly belong.”

The royal process is already on a tight schedule. The local government has given the Fusengbuwa house 14 days, ending December 18, to present candidates to the kingmakers.

Those kingmakers then have seven days to select one name, which will be forwarded to the Ogun State governor.

From there, a 21-day government review begins, including background checks, objection periods, and security clearance.

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has identified five influential individuals he claims are behind the ongoing terrorism in Nigeria.

In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele emphasized that unless these individuals are addressed, the country will remain vulnerable to terrorist activities.

He urged the government to take decisive action to combat insecurity, noting that those responsible for the turmoil are not showing signs of retreat.

“Five people are involved in this kidnapping matter that the government must try to identify and take out of the way; otherwise, the nation will continue to be at the mercy of terrorism. If the government isn’t proactive enough, it will continue to hit the nation badly because they are not slowing down.”

The cleric also urged the president not to encourage negotiation with terrorists, no matter the situation. He called on Tinubu to call Gumi and others clamouring for negotiation to order because they are encouraging insecurity.

“Tinubu needs to call people who encourage negotiation to order. People like Gumi shouldn’t be allowed to represent the government for any reason.

“The more we negotiate, the more terrorism increases, and Tinubu is the one who has everything to lose in this matter. If he isn’t careful, they will continue to use insecurity against him.”

He further explained that negotiation has turned terrorism into a big business in the country, revealing that there is international influence in it, and except the president works really hard, he will not be able to end it.

“Negotiation has turned terrorism into a big business centre and despite all, there are international bodies influencing terrorism in Nigeria. If you don’t do what is needful, terrorism will fight your government; it’s not going to affect poor people alone, the rich will also cry,” he added.

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The Senator representing Delta North senatorial district at the National Assembly, Ned Nwoko, has confirmed the viral medical reports in which his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, tested positive for cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, morphine, opiates and other hard drugs.

Naija News recalls that the medical report issued by Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja and signed by its Managing Director/Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Adekunle Adesina, revealed that the movie star has been battling severe substance abuse and has been undergoing a detoxification program  from September 9 to October 15, 2025.

The medical report stated that the hospital’s psychological emergency unit was called to Nwoko’s residence on September 23, when Regina had reportedly not slept for 48 hours and was visibly aggressive.

The report emphasized that Regina presented with verbal aggression, anger, agitation, and incongruent affect, with her mood described as “elated and evasive.”

The hospital also outlined several challenges encountered during the detox process, stressing that the thespian had made little progress in substance withdrawal because she “still has access to psychoactive substances, hence frustrating the process.”

However, the medical facility, in a statement via its Instagram page, said the leaked document did not emanate from them, as they are committed to ensuring medical confidentiality.

Ned Nwoko, in a statement issued on Saturday, pointed out that the medical facility did not deny authorizing the leaked document but only clarified that it did not publish the document.

Nwoko stated that Regina Daniels’ recent decisions are not coming from a stable and healthy frame of mind, stressing that she is vulnerable and exposed to individuals who exploit her for personal gain.

The statement added that Senator Nwoko is genuinely and deeply concerned for Regina Daniels to recover, be safe and present in the lives of her children.

Read the full statement below.