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DJ CUPPY: I’m On My Knees! – Omoba Aigbegbele’s Passionate Love Plea to the Otedolas Shakes Nigeria
In a love saga that has set tongues wagging from Lagos to London, foremost activist, journalist, and human rights advocate Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele has turned his public proposal to billionaire heiress and music goddess Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, a.k.a. DJ Cuppy, into a full-blown national spectacle – this time declaring, with heart in hand and knees to the floor, that he is ready to devote his life to her.
Speaking with the fire of a man consumed by destiny, Aigbegbele, a mass communication scholar, multiple degree holder, and fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, confessed to journalists in Abuja:
“I am on my knees, pleading with my would-be in-laws, the Otedola family, to bless my proposal of love to their jewel, Ifeoluwa. I will woo her, adore her, cherish her, protect her, and prove that true, unshakable love still exists in this world.”
The declaration sent ripples through social media, reigniting the frenzy from his first bold proposal, a move that had shocked many when he demanded that Cuppy and her billionaire father sign a “submissiveness agreement”. But in a dramatic twist worthy of a Nollywood blockbuster, the fiery activist has now dropped all conditions, saying nothing will stand in the way of his love.
“Chief Otedola is a man of integrity, a family pillar, a believer in African tradition. I honour that. My heart is ready to adapt, because what I feel for Cuppy is real and unconditional,” he vowed.
According to Aigbegbele, his decision wasn’t made on a whim. It came after “critical thinking” and deep discussions with his family. He spoke of watching Cuppy for years, her resilience, her unmatched creativity, her dedication to her craft, the academics and recognising the solid upbringing that shaped her.
But the road to Cuppy’s heart has not been without drama. Since his proposal hit the internet, Aigbegbele says his phone has been on fire.
“From Abuja to New York, from London to Epe, the calls keep coming. Some congratulate me, some mock me, and some beg me to let go. But my friends in Lagos are even ready to storm Epe with kolanuts and palm wine for her grandmother as a sign of serious intention,” he said, grinning like a man already halfway to the altar.
He reserved glowing words for the Otedola patriarch:
“Chief Femi Otedola is a gentleman, a business titan, and a father who treasures his daughter beyond measure. I would be honoured to join such a family.”
In his closing plea, a cry that could melt the iciest of hearts, Aigbegbele called on Nigerians to rally behind him:
“Marriage is the oldest covenant of love. I am not chasing a fantasy; I am pursuing a future. Ifeoluwa is more than a star, she’s a cultural icon, a global ambassador of Nigerian pride. I’m not just in love… I am committed. And I am asking the nation to stand with me.”
Aigbegbele is also a Fellow of the National Institute of Credit Administration (FICA), Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Member, Nigeria Institute of Management (MNIM),Member, Institute of Security Studies (MIS), Certified Management Specialist (CMS), with Distinction in Time Management, and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Whether this will end in a fairy-tale wedding or the heartbreak of unrequited love, one thing is certain: Omoba Aigbegbele has written his name in the annals of Nigeria’s most audacious romantic gestures.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
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